EP1785528B1 - Device for supporting a road sign - Google Patents

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EP1785528B1
EP1785528B1 EP06356131A EP06356131A EP1785528B1 EP 1785528 B1 EP1785528 B1 EP 1785528B1 EP 06356131 A EP06356131 A EP 06356131A EP 06356131 A EP06356131 A EP 06356131A EP 1785528 B1 EP1785528 B1 EP 1785528B1
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Cédric Tranchecote
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F9/00—Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
    • E01F9/60—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
    • E01F9/658—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing
    • E01F9/669—Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing for fastening to safety barriers or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a support device for a road sign.
  • the invention relates more specifically to support devices intended to be placed on a concrete slideway, in the middle and on each side of a road or highway, and in particular for temporary signage, in the event of work or maintenance. accident for example.
  • Such devices typically comprise a base intended to be placed on the slide and supporting the panel, the base having a bearing portion adapted to rest on the upper face of the slide and at least two lateral branches to be placed on the side and other of the slide.
  • the support device In order to allow the support device to be held on the slide, it generally comprises a part movable relative to the base and provided with claws. For the attachment of such a device, the operator must move the moving part to a hooking position and force the claws to be embedded in the slide. For this purpose, it is necessary for the operator to use a tool such as a hammer to hit the moving part. This is essential to ensure a satisfactory attachment of the support device on the slide and prevent this support device is torn off the slide, especially when passing trucks that produce large air movements causing significant efforts on the sign. Fixing the support device therefore requires the use of a tool, which is binding and increases the time required to implement the temporary signage.
  • This support device comprises a base comprising a spacer adapted to rest on the upper face of a concrete slide and two lateral branches intended to be placed on either side of the slideway.
  • a side arm (flat plate (3)) is further pivotally mounted on the base between a clamping position and a remote position. The operation of this lateral arm is effected by means of a pivoting locking means (arm (5) with two branches (5a, 5b)), connected to this lateral arm by links.
  • the axis of pivoting of the lateral arm relative to the base is located substantially in the middle of the lateral arm. This has several disadvantages.
  • the locking means in order for the support to be unlocked, it is necessary for the locking means to be substantially horizontal ( figure 4 ), whereas, when the locking means is brought closer to the vertical position, the lateral arm moves towards the locking position. This implies that an operator can not hold the support by the locking means when it wishes to place this support on the slide. Indeed, by holding the support by the locking means, the operator places the locking means substantially vertically, and the lateral arm is then too close to the opposite branch of the base to allow the introduction of the slide to the inside the base. It follows that the setting up of this medium is difficult.
  • the present invention aims to provide a support device for a road sign that can be easily set up on a concrete slide, fixed and removed, without the need for tools. Another object of the invention is to provide a single support device that can be adapted to any type of concrete slide. Another object of the invention is to provide a support device designed to anchor satisfactorily in the slide following the forces suffered by the circulation of vehicles, including trucks. The invention also relates to a practical carrier device to carry, and reduced weight.
  • the interior of the base means the space between the two lateral branches of the base, in which will be housed the concrete slide.
  • the positioning terms (upper, lower, etc.) are used for simplification with reference to the mounted state of the support device on the slide.
  • the term “longitudinal” is defined with respect to the slide.
  • the operator places the locking means in the unlocked position. This movement is easy because, on the one hand, it goes in the same direction as the force exerted by the tensor member and, on the other hand, it leads to the separation of the arm relative to the slide. The support device can then be removed from the slideway.
  • the lateral arm or arms are articulated to the base of the support at their lower end, when it is desired to lock the support, the upper end of the arms is pulled by means of the tensioning members, which has the effect of bring the upper end of the arm closer to the inside of the base. In other words, when locking, the angle between the side arm and the opposite branch of the base decreases.
  • This structure allows an operator to lock and unlock the media with less effort. In addition, a greater lever arm is created, which promotes an effective holding of the lateral arm in position locked. It should also be noted that this structure promotes the depression of the support on the slide under the effect of the wind exerted on the panel.
  • the locking means is substantially vertical in the spaced apart position of the arms, which means that the operator can transport the support and place it on the slide by holding the support by the locking means.
  • the passage in the advanced position of the arms that is to say in the locking position of the support on the slide, is then performed by lowering the locking means (pivoting about a horizontal axis to a position substantially horizontally), which has the effect of pulling on the tensor organs. This movement requires a limited effort on the part of the user.
  • the support device comprises an actuating part connected to each arm by means of a tensioning member and mounted movably on the base between a holding position of the support device on the slide, in which the tensioning member urges the arm towards its advanced position, and a release position of the support device, in which the arm can occupy its spaced apart position, the locking means being adapted, in its locking position, to block the piece actuating in the holding position and allowing, in its unlocking position, the displacement of the actuating member to the release position.
  • the actuating member may be slidably mounted relative to the base along a substantially vertical axis, between a low position in which said actuating piece is substantially in contact with the upper face of the bearing portion, and a high position in which said actuating part is spaced from the support part.
  • the locking means comprises a cam pivotally mounted on the base and able to cause a displacement in translation of the actuating part between its holding position and its release position.
  • the locking means comprises two substantially parallel wings whose upper parts are connected by a bar forming a gripping means, and whose lower parts are bent to form a cam, said locking means being pivotally mounted relative to the base around a substantially horizontal and longitudinal axis so as to cause a displacement in substantially vertical translation of the actuating part under the action of the pivoting of the cam.
  • the part to which the second end of the tensioning member is connected is secured to the locking means.
  • the operation of the locking means by an operator leads directly, without intermediate piece, the movement of the arms to their advanced or retracted position.
  • the operator does not have to lift an actuating part.
  • the locking means comprises two substantially parallel wings whose upper parts are connected by a bar forming gripping means, the lower part of at least one of the wings having a tab to which is connected the second end of the body tensor, said locking means being pivotally mounted relative to the base about a substantially horizontal and longitudinal axis, said axis being arranged to be located below the second end of the tensioning member when the locking means is in the locked position.
  • the pivot axis of the arm is for example formed of a rod attached to the lower end of a side branch of the base.
  • the arm may comprise at least one hooking lug projecting towards the inside of the base, being inclined from bottom to top at an angle of between 20 and 40 °, and for example close to 30 °.
  • the tensioning member may consist of a spring, a gas cylinder or a metal rod having a suitable elasticity.
  • a metal rod the desired tension effect is obtained by adjusting the elasticity of said rod but also other constituent parts of the support device, in particular the arms.
  • the dimensioning of these different elements is then precise and the support device is only suitable for one type of slide in concrete.
  • the fact of providing a spring or a gas cylinder makes it possible to make the support device adaptable to all the existing concrete slide geometries including the damaged slides. In addition, this makes it possible to absorb various stresses exerted on the support, in particular vibrations.
  • the base may have an elongate lumen in which the arm is guided in its movement between its advanced position and its spaced apart position.
  • the support device may comprise at least two movable lateral arms mounted on two opposite sides of the base, and / or at least two movable lateral arms mounted on the same side of the base.
  • the base may comprise two lateral branches on each side of the support part, the branches located on the same side of the support part being spaced apart longitudinally from each other, the movable arm being placed between said two branches located on the same side.
  • the support device 1 comprises firstly a welded base 2 made from a sheet metal plate.
  • the base 2 comprises a bearing portion 3 substantially flat and rectangular, and two flanks 4, 5 substantially identical, planar and parallel.
  • Each flank 4, 5 has the overall shape of a U having two lateral branches 6, 7 connected by a transverse portion 8 welded to an edge of the bearing portion 3.
  • the flanks 4, 5 are welded on both sides. other of the support portion 3, perpendicular thereto and on opposite edges, so that the branches 6, 7 are directed in the same direction.
  • a plate 9 protrudes from the transverse portion 8 opposite the branches 6, 7 and between them, always in the same plane.
  • the support device 1 is described in the position it occupies when it is placed on a concrete slideway: the bearing portion 3 is then substantially horizontal and the branches 6, 7 of the same flank 4, 5 placed on both sides of the slide.
  • the longitudinal direction x is defined as the normal to the sidewalls 4, 5, the vertical z as the normal to the bearing portion 3 and the transverse direction y as the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal and vertical directions (see FIG. figure 1 ).
  • the term "lateral" is used with reference to the transverse direction y.
  • the base 2 comprises a post 10 projecting substantially vertically from the support wall 3 and intended to receive the mast of a road sign.
  • the base 2 also comprises, on either side of the bearing portion 3 in the direction y, a substantially flat piece 3b and parallel to the support portion 3, and spaced therefrom.
  • Each of the parts 3b has, at each of its two lateral ends, two transversely elongate slots 11 spaced apart longitudinally from one another.
  • Each lumen 11 opens into the corresponding lateral edge of the part 3b and extends towards the opposite lateral edge.
  • the base 2 is intended to be placed on a concrete slideway 12 so that the support wall 3 can rest on the upper face 13 of the slideway 12 and that the branches 6, 7 surround the slideway 12.
  • side branches 6, 7 are not vertical, but inclined towards each other, from bottom to top.
  • the inner face 14 of the branches 6, 7 is inclined, with respect to the vertical, by an angle ⁇ substantially equal to the angle of inclination of the lateral faces 15 of the slide 12, and close to 80 °.
  • the flange 16 and the tongues 17 may be separate pieces welded to a flank 4, 5 or be formed by folding of a single piece constituting a flank 4, 5.
  • the support device 1 also comprises an actuating part 18 essentially formed of a plate, for example made of sheet metal with a thickness of about 4 mm.
  • the plate has an octagonal contour but this embodiment is not limiting.
  • the plate comprises an orifice 19 bordered by a wall 20 orthogonal to the plate.
  • the plate is intended to be disposed substantially parallel to the bearing portion 3 of the base 2 and above it, the post being inserted into the orifice 19.
  • the orifice 19 has a shape corresponding to that of the post 10, here substantially square, and the wall 20 is derived from the cutting of the plate to form the orifice 19, and formed by the fold of the cut portion.
  • the actuating piece 18 can thus slide vertically along the post 10, this movement being guided by the cooperation between the plate 20 and the wall of the post 10.
  • Each leg 21 comprises a through opening 22 elongated in the y direction and opening by a vertical channel 23 on the upper edge 24 of the tab 21.
  • the support device 1 further comprises four movable lateral arms 25, substantially identical, grouped into two sets, one of which is shown in FIG. figure 3 .
  • An arm 25 is in the form of an elongate piece, made here from a sheet metal plate having a thickness of about 4 mm.
  • Two arms 25 intended to be placed on the same side of the slide 12 are substantially parallel, spaced apart from each other longitudinally and each engaged in a slot 11 formed in the corresponding side of the part 3b.
  • the arms 25 can thus pivot about the axis 27 of the rod 26, being guided in this pivoting by their sliding inside the slots 11. It should be noted that the pivoting of an arm 25 is independent of the pivoting of the other arm 25, the rod 26 not being fixed to the arms but simply engaged in the opening formed in the lower part of these arms.
  • the spacing between the arms 25 and between an arm 25 and the adjacent branch 6, 7 is defined by means of spacers 28 formed of hollow tubes engaged around the rod 26.
  • the arms 25 each comprise a substantially flat hooking tab 29, projecting towards the inside of the base 2, when the arms 25 are mounted. on the base 2, being inclined from bottom to top, relative to the horizontal, an angle ⁇ of the order of 30 °.
  • a spring 31 allows associate each arm 25 with the actuating part 18.
  • a first end of the spring 31 is connected to the fastener 30 and a second end of the spring 31 is engaged in the opening 22 of the tab 21.
  • the support device 1 thus comprises four independent arms 25, pivotable about their axis 27, and retained by the spring 31, two arms 25 being placed on one side of the slide 12 and two arms 25 being placed on the other. side of the slide 12.
  • Each spring 31 is disposed obliquely between the actuating part 18 and the upper end of an arm 25.
  • the support device 1 comprises a handle 32 also forming a locking means.
  • the handle 32 comprises two wings substantially plane and identical, arranged substantially parallel and connected to their upper parts by a bar 34 forming a gripping means.
  • the lower part of each wing 33 is bent to form a cam.
  • the handle 32 is pivotally mounted relative to the base about a substantially longitudinal axis.
  • the handle 32 has a hole 36 formed in each wing 33 at the elbow, and the plate 9 of each sidewall 4, 5 has an orifice 37.
  • Two rods (not shown) aligned are each engaged in a hole 36 and an orifice 37.
  • the handle 32 can thus pivot about the axis 35 between an unlocking position, in which the flanges 33 are substantially vertical, and a locking position, in which the flanges 33 are substantially horizontal, the continuation of the pivoting movement being prevented. by a stop 38 formed on the flanks 4, 5 ( figures 7 and 9 ).
  • An operator can carry the support device 1 up to the slide 12 to be fitted by holding it by the cross bar 34 of the handle 32. It then lifts the support device 1 and places it on the slide 12. the legs hooking 29 of the arms 25 then come into contact with the lateral face 15 of the slide 12, which causes the arms to pivot about the axis 27, in the direction of separation of the arms 25 with respect to the slideway 12. the action of the springs 31, the actuating part 18 is then moved to a high position, in which the actuating part 18 is spaced from the bearing portion 3 of the base 2. This upward translational movement is possible because the handle 32 is in the vertical position. The curved portion of the wings 33 is then substantially in contact with the upper face of the actuating piece 18 ( figure 7 ).
  • the support device 1 may not be completely sinking, the bearing portion 3 then being located at a distance from the upper face 13 of the slide 12.
  • the pivoting of the cam causes the displacement in vertical translation downwards of the actuating part 18.
  • the dimensions and the positioning of the various constituent elements of the support device 1 are provided so that, in the locked position, the actuating part 18 is kept locked between the end of the cam and the bearing part 3 of the base 2 ( figure 9 ).
  • This causes the tension of the springs 31 and thus the pivoting of the arms 25 about the axis 27 in the direction of the approach of the slide 12.
  • the hooking tabs 29 opposite approach one another and allow a clamping of the slide 12.
  • the forces produced by the air movements related to the circulation of the vehicles do not cause the lifting of the support device.
  • the invention makes it possible to use these forces to ensure a satisfactory depression and maintenance of the support device 1 on the slideway 12.
  • the hooking lugs 29 are then no longer pressed against the slideway 12, and the operator simply has to lift the support device 1 to disengage it from the slideway 12.
  • the support device 1 comprises only two lateral arms 25, arranged between the branches 7 opposite the branches 6 carrying the hooking tabs 39, 40, and each able to be engaged in a slot 11.
  • the arms 25 are substantially identical to those previously described. However, their upper end comprises, in place of the fastener 30, a fold 41, directed towards the arm 25 adjacent to the mounted state, and provided with a slot 42 for fixing a first end of a spring 31 or any other tensioning member ( figure 11 ).
  • the arms 25 are pivotally mounted about the axis 27 of the rod 26, independently of one another.
  • the support device 1 does not include a plate 18.
  • the support device 1 comprises a handle 32 forming a locking means, illustrated on the figure 12 .
  • This handle 32 differs from the first embodiment in that the lower portion of the wings 33 is not curved to form a cam.
  • On the lower end of each wing 33 is fixed (for example welded) a tab 43 extending perpendicularly to said wing, from one edge thereof, towards the other wing.
  • Each tab 43 has a slot 44 parallel to the flanges 33 and opening into the lower part, in which the second end of a spring 31 will be fixed.
  • Each wing 33 may also comprise a tongue 45, extending substantially parallel to the tab 43 from the opposite edge of said flange 33, for stiffening the handle 32.
  • the handle 32 is pivotally mounted relative to the base 2 about a substantially horizontal axis and longitudinal.
  • the operator simply rotates the handle 32 to its unlocked position. It does not have to manipulate additional parts, and can then directly lift the support device 1.
  • the invention provides a decisive improvement to the prior art, providing a support device for simple handling, requiring no tool or a particular force.
  • the support device adapts to all the slide geometries thanks to the pivoting bars and the springs; the support device is easy to transport thanks to the handle also serving as a locking means; the support device is effectively fixed on the slideway without affecting the ease of subsequent removal.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de support pour un panneau de signalisation routière.The present invention relates to a support device for a road sign.

L'invention se rapporte plus spécifiquement aux dispositifs de support destinés à être placés sur une glissière en béton, au milieu et de chaque côté d'une route ou d'une autoroute, et notamment pour la signalisation temporaire, en cas de travaux ou d'accident par exemple.The invention relates more specifically to support devices intended to be placed on a concrete slideway, in the middle and on each side of a road or highway, and in particular for temporary signage, in the event of work or maintenance. accident for example.

De tels dispositifs comprennent typiquement une base destinée à être placée sur la glissière et supportant le panneau, la base comportant une partie d'appui apte à reposer sur la face supérieure de la glissière et au moins deux branches latérales destinées à être placées de part et d'autre de la glissière.Such devices typically comprise a base intended to be placed on the slide and supporting the panel, the base having a bearing portion adapted to rest on the upper face of the slide and at least two lateral branches to be placed on the side and other of the slide.

Afin de permettre le maintien sur la glissière du dispositif de support, celui-ci comprend généralement une pièce mobile par rapport à la base et pourvue de griffes. Pour la fixation d'un tel dispositif, l'opérateur doit déplacer la pièce mobile vers une position d'accrochage et forcer les griffes à venir s'incruster dans la glissière. A cet effet, il est nécessaire pour l'opérateur d'utiliser un outil tel qu'un marteau pour frapper la pièce mobile. Ceci est indispensable pour assurer une fixation satisfaisante du dispositif de support sur la glissière et éviter que ce dispositif de support ne soit arraché de la glissière, notamment lors du passage de camions qui produisent de grands mouvements d'air provoquant d'importants efforts sur le panneau. La fixation du dispositif de support requiert donc l'utilisation d'un outil, ce qui est contraignant et augmente le temps nécessaire pour mettre en place la signalisation temporaire.In order to allow the support device to be held on the slide, it generally comprises a part movable relative to the base and provided with claws. For the attachment of such a device, the operator must move the moving part to a hooking position and force the claws to be embedded in the slide. For this purpose, it is necessary for the operator to use a tool such as a hammer to hit the moving part. This is essential to ensure a satisfactory attachment of the support device on the slide and prevent this support device is torn off the slide, especially when passing trucks that produce large air movements causing significant efforts on the sign. Fixing the support device therefore requires the use of a tool, which is binding and increases the time required to implement the temporary signage.

En outre, un opérateur souhaitant retirer le dispositif de support ne peut le faire sans outil, puisque les griffes sont incrustées dans la glissière. L'opérateur doit donc à nouveau utiliser un marteau pour déplacer la pièce mobile vers une position écartée. En plus des inconvénients précités liés à l'utilisation d'un outil, il existe un risque de blessure pour l'opérateur, puisque ce dernier tape généralement sur la pièce mobile vers lui afin de libérer les griffes.In addition, an operator wishing to remove the support device can do it without tools, since the claws are embedded in the slide. The operator must therefore again use a hammer to move the moving part to a remote position. In addition to the aforementioned drawbacks related to the use of a tool, there is a risk of injury to the operator, since the latter generally taps on the moving part towards him in order to release the claws.

Les dispositifs connus présentent également d'autres d'inconvénients :

  • ils sont spécifiquement conçus pour un unique type de glissière, et ne peuvent donc être placés sur une glissière d'un autre type, présentant une géométrie différente. Le nombre de dispositifs de support nécessaire, l'espace de stockage et les coûts correspondants en sont considérablement augmentés ;
  • ils sont souvent très lourds, ce qui complique leur maniement et leur mise en place par un unique opérateur ;
  • ils sont difficiles à transporter car de prise en main malaisée ;
  • du fait de la forme de la glissière, dont la largeur diminue lorsque l'on se rapproche de sa face supérieure, il existe un risque que le dispositif de support, s'il est mal fixé, soit arraché hors de la glissière.
The known devices also have other drawbacks:
  • they are specifically designed for a single type of slide, and therefore can not be placed on a slide of another type, having a different geometry. The number of support devices needed, storage space and associated costs are significantly increased;
  • they are often very heavy, which complicates their handling and their implementation by a single operator;
  • they are difficult to transport because of difficult handling;
  • because of the shape of the slide, whose width decreases when approaching its upper face, there is a risk that the support device, if improperly fixed, is torn out of the slide.

Un autre dispositif de support de l'art antérieur est décrit dans le document FR 2 799 221 . Ce dispositif de support comprend une base comportant une entretoise apte à reposer sur la face supérieure d'une glissière en béton et deux branches latérales destinées à être placées de part et d'autre de la glissière. Un bras latéral (plaque plane (3)) est en outre monté pivotant sur la base, entre une position de serrage et une position écartée. La manoeuvre de ce bras latéral est effectuée au moyen d'un moyen de verrouillage pivotant (bras (5) à deux branches (5a, 5b)), lié à ce bras latéral par des biellettes.Another support device of the prior art is described in the document FR 2 799 221 . This support device comprises a base comprising a spacer adapted to rest on the upper face of a concrete slide and two lateral branches intended to be placed on either side of the slideway. A side arm (flat plate (3)) is further pivotally mounted on the base between a clamping position and a remote position. The operation of this lateral arm is effected by means of a pivoting locking means (arm (5) with two branches (5a, 5b)), connected to this lateral arm by links.

Dans ce dispositif de support, l'axe de pivotement du bras latéral par rapport à la base est situé sensiblement au milieu du bras latéral. Ceci présente plusieurs inconvénients.In this support device, the axis of pivoting of the lateral arm relative to the base is located substantially in the middle of the lateral arm. This has several disadvantages.

D'une part, cela implique que, en position écartée, la partie inférieure du bras latéral fait saillie de façon importante au-delà de la base (figure 4 de FR 2 799 221 ), augmentant ainsi l'encombrement du support, ce qui n'est pas souhaitable, notamment pour des raisons de sécurité. Il est à noter que, lors du verrouillage, l'angle entre la plaque latérale et la branche opposée de la base augmente.On the one hand, this implies that, in the separated position, the lower part of the lateral arm protrudes significantly beyond the base ( figure 4 of FR 2 799 221 ), thus increasing the size of the support, which is not desirable, in particular for security reasons. It should be noted that when locking, the angle between the side plate and the opposite branch of the base increases.

D'autre part, pour effectuer le mouvement de verrouillage, il y a lieu de pousser sur les biellettes, ce qui implique un effort relativement important, mais en plus de passer un point dur (dû au système de blocage par trois points, visible sur la figure 5 de FR 2 799 221 ). Ce dispositif est donc très rigide et dur à manipuler.On the other hand, to perform the locking movement, it is necessary to push the rods, which involves a relatively large effort, but in addition to passing a hard point (due to the three-point locking system, visible on the figure 5 of FR 2 799 221 ). This device is very rigid and hard to handle.

Par ailleurs, dans le document FR 2 799 221 , pour que le support soit déverrouillé, il est nécessaire que le moyen de verrouillage soit sensiblement horizontal (figure 4), tandis que, lorsque le moyen de verrouillage est rapproché de la position verticale, le bras latéral se déplace vers la position de verrouillage. Ceci implique qu'un opérateur ne peut tenir le support par le moyen de verrouillage lorsqu'il souhaite placer ce support sur la glissière. En effet, en tenant le support par le moyen de verrouillage, l'opérateur place le moyen de verrouillage sensiblement verticalement, et le bras latéral est alors trop rapproché de la branche opposée de la base pour permettre l'introduction de la glissière à l'intérieur de la base. Il s'ensuit que la mise en place de ce support est malaisée.Moreover, in the document FR 2 799 221 , in order for the support to be unlocked, it is necessary for the locking means to be substantially horizontal ( figure 4 ), whereas, when the locking means is brought closer to the vertical position, the lateral arm moves towards the locking position. This implies that an operator can not hold the support by the locking means when it wishes to place this support on the slide. Indeed, by holding the support by the locking means, the operator places the locking means substantially vertically, and the lateral arm is then too close to the opposite branch of the base to allow the introduction of the slide to the inside the base. It follows that the setting up of this medium is difficult.

En outre, une fois que le support a été mis en place sur la glissière, le passage de la position déverrouillée à la position verrouillée oblige l'opérateur à soulever le moyen de verrouillage et à le faire pivoter sur plus de 90°. A nouveau, ce mouvement est malaisé et nécessite un effort important.In addition, once the support has been put in place on the slide, the transition from the unlocked position to the locked position forces the operator to lift the locking means and to rotate it over more than 90 °. Again, this movement is difficult and requires significant effort.

La présente invention vise à fournir un dispositif de support pour un panneau de signalisation routière qui puisse être facilement mis en place sur une glissière en béton, fixé et retiré, sans nécessiter d'outil. Un autre objectif de l'invention est de fournir un unique dispositif de support pouvant être adapté à tout type de glissière en béton. Un autre objectif de l'invention est de fournir un dispositif de support conçu pour s'ancrer de façon satisfaisante dans la glissière suite aux efforts subis du fait de la circulation de véhicules, notamment de camions. L'invention vise également un dispositif de support pratique à transporter, et de poids réduit.The present invention aims to provide a support device for a road sign that can be easily set up on a concrete slide, fixed and removed, without the need for tools. Another object of the invention is to provide a single support device that can be adapted to any type of concrete slide. Another object of the invention is to provide a support device designed to anchor satisfactorily in the slide following the forces suffered by the circulation of vehicles, including trucks. The invention also relates to a practical carrier device to carry, and reduced weight.

A cet effet, le dispositif de support selon l'invention comprend:

  • une base destinée à être placée sur une glissière en béton et sur laquelle le panneau est destiné à être monté, ladite base comportant une partie d'appui apte à reposer sur la face supérieure de la glissière et au moins deux branches latérales destinées à être placées de part et d'autre de la glissière ;
  • au moins un bras latéral monté pivotant par rapport à la base autour d'un axe de pivotement sensiblement horizontal et longitudinal situé sous la partie d'appui, entre une position avancée vers l'intérieur de la base, dans laquelle le bras est apte à coopérer avec serrage avec la glissière, et une position écartée vers l'extérieur de la base autorisant le retrait du dispositif de support hors de la glissière, l'axe de pivotement du bras par rapport à la base étant situé à l'extrémité inférieure du bras ;
  • pour chaque bras latéral, un organe tenseur dont une première extrémité est liée à l'extrémité supérieure dudit bras et dont une deuxième extrémité est liée à une pièce mobile par rapport à la base ;
  • un moyen de verrouillage monté mobile par rapport à la base entre:
    • une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le moyen de verrouillage bloque la deuxième extrémité de l'organe tenseur dans une position telle que l'organe tenseur sollicite le bras vers sa position avancée, le dispositif de support étant maintenu sur la glissière ; et
    • une position de déverrouillage, dans laquelle le bras peut occuper sa position écartée.
For this purpose, the support device according to the invention comprises:
  • a base intended to be placed on a concrete slide and on which the panel is intended to be mounted, said base comprising a bearing portion adapted to rest on the upper face of the slideway and at least two lateral branches intended to be placed on both sides of the slide;
  • at least one lateral arm pivotally mounted relative to the base around a substantially horizontal and longitudinal pivot axis located under the support portion, between an advanced position towards the inside of the base, in which the arm is adapted to cooperating with clamping with the slide, and a position spaced outwardly of the base allowing the withdrawal of the support device from the slideway, the axis of pivoting of the arm relative to the base being located at the lower end of the arms ;
  • for each lateral arm, a tensioning member whose first end is connected to the upper end of said arm and a second end of which is connected to a movable part relative to the base;
  • locking means movably mounted relative to the base between:
    • a locking position in which the locking means blocks the second end of the tensioning member in a position such that the tensioning member biases the arm towards its advanced position, the support device being held on the slideway; and
    • an unlocking position, in which the arm can occupy its discarded position.

Par « l'intérieur de la base », on entend l'espace situé entre les deux branches latérales de la base, dans lequel sera logée la glissière en béton. Les termes de positionnement (supérieur, inférieur, etc.) sont employés à fins de simplification en référence à l'état monté du dispositif de support sur la glissière. En particulier, le terme « longitudinal » est défini par rapport à la glissière.By "the interior of the base" means the space between the two lateral branches of the base, in which will be housed the concrete slide. The positioning terms (upper, lower, etc.) are used for simplification with reference to the mounted state of the support device on the slide. In particular, the term "longitudinal" is defined with respect to the slide.

Ainsi, une fois la base placée sur la glissière en béton, il suffit à l'opérateur de déplacer à la main le moyen de verrouillage vers la position de verrouillage. Le moyen de verrouillage agit alors sur le bras, par l'intermédiaire de l'organe tenseur et de la pièce mobile à laquelle il est lié, pour assurer la fixation du dispositif de support sur la glissière.Thus, once the base placed on the concrete slide, it is sufficient for the operator to manually move the locking means to the locking position. The locking means then acts on the arm, via the tensioning member and the moving part to which it is attached, to ensure the attachment of the support device on the slide.

Pour le retrait du dispositif de support hors de la glissière, l'opérateur place le moyen de verrouillage en position déverrouillée. Ce déplacement est aisé car, d'une part, il va dans le même sens que l'effort exercé par l'organe tenseur et, d'autre part, il conduit à l'écartement du bras par rapport à la glissière. Le dispositif de support peut alors être ôté de la glissière.For removal of the support device from the slide, the operator places the locking means in the unlocked position. This movement is easy because, on the one hand, it goes in the same direction as the force exerted by the tensor member and, on the other hand, it leads to the separation of the arm relative to the slide. The support device can then be removed from the slideway.

Du fait que le ou les bras latéraux sont articulés à la base du support à leur extrémité inférieure, lorsque l'on souhaite verrouiller le support, on tire sur l'extrémité supérieure des bras, au moyen des organes tenseurs, ce qui a pour effet de rapprocher l'extrémité supérieure du bras de l'intérieur de la base. En d'autres termes, lors du verrouillage, l'angle entre le bras latéral et la branche opposée de la base diminue.Since the lateral arm or arms are articulated to the base of the support at their lower end, when it is desired to lock the support, the upper end of the arms is pulled by means of the tensioning members, which has the effect of bring the upper end of the arm closer to the inside of the base. In other words, when locking, the angle between the side arm and the opposite branch of the base decreases.

Cette structure permet à un opérateur de verrouiller et déverrouiller le support avec moins d'efforts. De plus, on crée un bras de levier plus important, ce qui favorise un maintien efficace du bras latéral en position verrouillée. Il est à noter également que cette structure favorise l'enfoncement du support sur la glissière sous l'effet du vent s'exerçant sur le panneau.This structure allows an operator to lock and unlock the media with less effort. In addition, a greater lever arm is created, which promotes an effective holding of the lateral arm in position locked. It should also be noted that this structure promotes the depression of the support on the slide under the effect of the wind exerted on the panel.

En outre, le support obtenu est bien plus compact.In addition, the support obtained is much more compact.

Avantageusement, le moyen de verrouillage est sensiblement vertical en position écartée des bras, ce qui signifie que l'opérateur peut transporter le support et le placer sur la glissière en tenant ce support par le moyen de verrouillage. De plus, le passage en position avancée des bras, c'est-à-dire en position de verrouillage du support sur la glissière, s'effectue alors en abaissant le moyen de verrouillage (pivotement autour d'un axe horizontal vers une position sensiblement horizontale), ce qui a pour effet de tirer sur les organes tenseurs. Ce mouvement nécessite un effort limité de la part de l'utilisateur.Advantageously, the locking means is substantially vertical in the spaced apart position of the arms, which means that the operator can transport the support and place it on the slide by holding the support by the locking means. In addition, the passage in the advanced position of the arms, that is to say in the locking position of the support on the slide, is then performed by lowering the locking means (pivoting about a horizontal axis to a position substantially horizontally), which has the effect of pulling on the tensor organs. This movement requires a limited effort on the part of the user.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, le dispositif de support comprend une pièce d'actionnement liée à chaque bras par l'intermédiaire d'un organe tenseur et montée mobile sur la base entre une position de maintien du dispositif de support sur la glissière, dans laquelle l'organe tenseur sollicite le bras vers sa position avancée, et une position de libération du dispositif de support, dans laquelle le bras peut occuper sa position écartée, le moyen de verrouillage étant apte, dans sa position de verrouillage, à bloquer la pièce d'actionnement en position de maintien et permettant, dans sa position de déverrouillage, le déplacement de la pièce d'actionnement vers la position de libération.According to a first embodiment, the support device comprises an actuating part connected to each arm by means of a tensioning member and mounted movably on the base between a holding position of the support device on the slide, in which the tensioning member urges the arm towards its advanced position, and a release position of the support device, in which the arm can occupy its spaced apart position, the locking means being adapted, in its locking position, to block the piece actuating in the holding position and allowing, in its unlocking position, the displacement of the actuating member to the release position.

Dans ce cas, lors de la mise en place du dispositif de support, lorsque l'opérateur déplace le moyen de verrouillage, c'est la pièce d'actionnement qui agit sur le bras, par l'intermédiaire de l'organe tenseur, pour assurer la fixation sur la glissière. Pour le retrait, l'opérateur, après avoir placé le moyen de verrouillage en position déverrouillée, déplace la pièce d'actionnement vers sa position de libération. Là encore, ce déplacement est aisé. Il suffit alors de soulever le dispositif de support, qui n'est plus maintenu serré contre la glissière.In this case, when the support device is put in place, when the operator moves the locking means, it is the actuating part that acts on the arm, via the tensioning member, for secure on the slide. For removal, the operator, after placing the locking means in the unlocked position, moves the actuating member to its release position. Again, this move is easy. It is then sufficient to lift the support device, which is no longer held tight against the slide.

La pièce d'actionnement peut être montée coulissante par rapport à la base le long d'un axe sensiblement vertical, entre une position basse dans laquelle ladite pièce d'actionnement est sensiblement en contact avec la face supérieure de la partie d'appui, et une position haute dans laquelle ladite pièce d'actionnement est écartée de la partie d'appui.The actuating member may be slidably mounted relative to the base along a substantially vertical axis, between a low position in which said actuating piece is substantially in contact with the upper face of the bearing portion, and a high position in which said actuating part is spaced from the support part.

Selon une réalisation possible, le moyen de verrouillage comporte une came montée pivotante sur la base et apte à provoquer un déplacement en translation de la pièce d'actionnement entre sa position de maintien et sa position de libération.According to one possible embodiment, the locking means comprises a cam pivotally mounted on the base and able to cause a displacement in translation of the actuating part between its holding position and its release position.

Par exemple, le moyen de verrouillage comporte deux ailes sensiblement parallèles dont les parties supérieures sont reliées par une barre formant moyen de préhension, et dont les parties inférieures sont recourbées pour former une came, ledit moyen de verrouillage étant monté pivotant par rapport à la base autour d'un axe sensiblement horizontal et longitudinal de sorte à provoquer un déplacement en translation sensiblement verticale de la pièce d'actionnement sous l'action du pivotement de la came.For example, the locking means comprises two substantially parallel wings whose upper parts are connected by a bar forming a gripping means, and whose lower parts are bent to form a cam, said locking means being pivotally mounted relative to the base around a substantially horizontal and longitudinal axis so as to cause a displacement in substantially vertical translation of the actuating part under the action of the pivoting of the cam.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, la pièce à laquelle est liée la deuxième extrémité de l'organe tenseur est solidaire du moyen de verrouillage. Ainsi, la manoeuvre du moyen de verrouillage par un opérateur conduit directement, sans pièce intermédiaire, au déplacement des bras vers leur position avancée ou reculée. Pour le retrait du dispositif de support, l'opérateur n'a pas à soulever de pièce d'actionnement.According to a second embodiment, the part to which the second end of the tensioning member is connected is secured to the locking means. Thus, the operation of the locking means by an operator leads directly, without intermediate piece, the movement of the arms to their advanced or retracted position. For removal of the support device, the operator does not have to lift an actuating part.

Par exemple, le moyen de verrouillage comporte deux ailes sensiblement parallèles dont les parties supérieures sont reliées par une barre formant moyen de préhension, la partie inférieure d'au moins une des ailes comportant une patte à laquelle est reliée la deuxième extrémité de l'organe tenseur, ledit moyen de verrouillage étant monté pivotant par rapport à la base autour d'un axe sensiblement horizontal et longitudinal, cet axe étant disposé de sorte à être situé au-dessous de la deuxième extrémité de l'organe tenseur lorsque le moyen de verrouillage est en position de verrouillage.For example, the locking means comprises two substantially parallel wings whose upper parts are connected by a bar forming gripping means, the lower part of at least one of the wings having a tab to which is connected the second end of the body tensor, said locking means being pivotally mounted relative to the base about a substantially horizontal and longitudinal axis, said axis being arranged to be located below the second end of the tensioning member when the locking means is in the locked position.

L'axe de pivotement du bras est par exemple formé d'une tige fixée à l'extrémité inférieure d'une branche latérale de la base.The pivot axis of the arm is for example formed of a rod attached to the lower end of a side branch of the base.

Le bras peut comporter au moins une patte d'accrochage faisant saillie en direction de l'intérieur de la base, en étant inclinée du bas vers le haut d'un angle compris entre 20 et 40°, et par exemple voisin de 30°.The arm may comprise at least one hooking lug projecting towards the inside of the base, being inclined from bottom to top at an angle of between 20 and 40 °, and for example close to 30 °.

L'organe tenseur peut être constitué d'un ressort, d'un vérin à gaz ou d'une tige métallique présentant une élasticité adaptée. Dans le cas d'un tige métallique, l'effet de tension recherché est obtenu en jouant sur l'élasticité de ladite tige mais également d'autres pièces constitutives du dispositif de support, en particulier les bras. Le dimensionnement de ces différents éléments est alors précis et le dispositif de support n'est adapté qu'à un type de glissière en béton. En revanche, le fait de prévoir un ressort ou un vérin à gaz permet de rendre le dispositif de support adaptable à toutes les géométries de glissières en béton existantes y compris les glissières abîmées. En outre, cela permet d'absorber différentes contraintes s'exerçant sur le support, en particulier des vibrations.The tensioning member may consist of a spring, a gas cylinder or a metal rod having a suitable elasticity. In the case of a metal rod, the desired tension effect is obtained by adjusting the elasticity of said rod but also other constituent parts of the support device, in particular the arms. The dimensioning of these different elements is then precise and the support device is only suitable for one type of slide in concrete. On the other hand, the fact of providing a spring or a gas cylinder makes it possible to make the support device adaptable to all the existing concrete slide geometries including the damaged slides. In addition, this makes it possible to absorb various stresses exerted on the support, in particular vibrations.

En outre, la base peut présenter une lumière allongée dans laquelle le bras est guidé dans son déplacement entre sa position avancée et sa position écartée.In addition, the base may have an elongate lumen in which the arm is guided in its movement between its advanced position and its spaced apart position.

Le dispositif de support peut comprendre au moins deux bras latéraux mobiles montés sur deux côtés opposés de la base, et/ou au moins deux bras latéraux mobiles montés sur un même côté de la base.The support device may comprise at least two movable lateral arms mounted on two opposite sides of the base, and / or at least two movable lateral arms mounted on the same side of the base.

En outre, la base peut comprendre deux branches latérales de chaque côté de la partie d'appui, les branches situées d'un même côté de la partie d'appui étant écartées longitudinalement l'une de l'autre, le bras mobile étant placé entre lesdites deux branches situées d'un même côté.In addition, the base may comprise two lateral branches on each side of the support part, the branches located on the same side of the support part being spaced apart longitudinally from each other, the movable arm being placed between said two branches located on the same side.

On décrit à présent, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, un mode de réalisation possible de l'invention, en référence aux figures annexées :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de support selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • Les figures 2, 3, 4 et 5 sont des vues en perspective respectivement de la base, de deux bras latéraux, de la poignée formant moyen de verrouillage et de la pièce d'actionnement du dispositif de support de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 6 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de support de la figure 1 monté sur une glissière en béton, en position déverrouillée ;
  • La figure 7 représente l'ensemble de la figure 6 en vue de côté, une partie de la base ayant été ôté pour faciliter la compréhension ;
  • La figure 8 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de support de la figure 1 monté sur une glissière en béton, en position verrouillée ;
  • La figure 9 représente l'ensemble de la figure 8 en vue de côté une partie de la base ayant été ôté pour faciliter la compréhension ;
  • La figure 10 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de support selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • Les figures 11 et 12 sont des vues en perspective respectivement d'un bras latéral et de la poignée formant moyen de verrouillage du dispositif de support de la figure 10 ;
  • La figure 13 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de support de la figure 10 monté sur une glissière en béton, en position déverrouillée ;
  • La figure 14 représente l'ensemble de la figure 13 en vue de côté;
  • La figure 15 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de support de la figure 10 monté sur une glissière en béton, en position verrouillée ; et
  • La figure 16 représente l'ensemble de la figure 15 en vue de côté.
We will now describe, by way of nonlimiting example, a possible embodiment of the invention, with reference to the appended figures:
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of the support device according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • The Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5 are perspective views respectively of the base, two lateral arms, the handle forming locking means and the actuating part of the support device of the figure 1 ;
  • The figure 6 is a perspective view of the support device of the figure 1 mounted on a concrete slide, in the unlocked position;
  • The figure 7 represents the whole of the figure 6 in side view, part of the base having been removed for ease of understanding;
  • The figure 8 is a perspective view of the support device of the figure 1 mounted on a concrete slide, in locked position;
  • The figure 9 represents the whole of the figure 8 in side view a part of the base having been removed to facilitate understanding;
  • The figure 10 is a perspective view of the support device according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • The Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views respectively of a lateral arm and the handle forming a locking means of the support device of the figure 10 ;
  • The figure 13 is a perspective view of the support device of the figure 10 mounted on a concrete slide, in the unlocked position;
  • The figure 14 represents the whole of the figure 13 in side view;
  • The figure 15 is a perspective view of the support device of the figure 10 mounted on a concrete slide, in locked position; and
  • The figure 16 represents the whole of the figure 15 in side view.

On se réfère dans un premier temps aux figures 1 à 5.At first, we refer to Figures 1 to 5 .

Le dispositif de support 1 comprend tout d'abord une base 2 mécano soudée réalisée à partir d'une plaque de tôle.The support device 1 comprises firstly a welded base 2 made from a sheet metal plate.

La base 2 comprend une partie d'appui 3 sensiblement plane et rectangulaire, ainsi que deux flancs 4, 5 sensiblement identiques, plans et parallèles. Chaque flanc 4, 5 présente la forme globale d'un U comportant deux branches latérales 6, 7 reliées par une partie transversale 8 soudée à un bord de la partie d'appui 3. Les flancs 4, 5 sont soudés de part et d'autre de la partie d'appui 3, perpendiculairement à celle-ci et sur des bords opposés, de sorte que les branches 6, 7 soient dirigées dans le même sens. En outre, un plat 9 fait saillie de la partie transversale 8 à l'opposé des branches 6, 7 et entre celles-ci, toujours dans le même plan.The base 2 comprises a bearing portion 3 substantially flat and rectangular, and two flanks 4, 5 substantially identical, planar and parallel. Each flank 4, 5 has the overall shape of a U having two lateral branches 6, 7 connected by a transverse portion 8 welded to an edge of the bearing portion 3. The flanks 4, 5 are welded on both sides. other of the support portion 3, perpendicular thereto and on opposite edges, so that the branches 6, 7 are directed in the same direction. In addition, a plate 9 protrudes from the transverse portion 8 opposite the branches 6, 7 and between them, always in the same plane.

Pour simplifier, on décrit le dispositif de support 1 dans la position qu'il occupe lorsqu'il est mis en place sur une glissière en béton : la partie d'appui 3 est alors sensiblement horizontale et les branches 6, 7 d'un même flanc 4, 5 placées de part et d'autre de la glissière. On définit la direction longitudinale x comme la normale aux flancs 4, 5, la verticale z comme la normale à la partie d'appui 3 et la direction transversale y comme la direction orthogonale aux directions longitudinale et verticale (voir figure 1). Le terme « latéral » est employé en référence à la direction transversale y.For simplicity, the support device 1 is described in the position it occupies when it is placed on a concrete slideway: the bearing portion 3 is then substantially horizontal and the branches 6, 7 of the same flank 4, 5 placed on both sides of the slide. The longitudinal direction x is defined as the normal to the sidewalls 4, 5, the vertical z as the normal to the bearing portion 3 and the transverse direction y as the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal and vertical directions (see FIG. figure 1 ). The term "lateral" is used with reference to the transverse direction y.

La base 2 comporte un poteau 10 faisant saillie sensiblement verticalement de la paroi d'appui 3 et destiné à recevoir le mât d'un panneau de signalisation routière. La base 2 comprend également, de part et d'autre de la partie d'appui 3 selon la direction y, une pièce 3b sensiblement plane et parallèle à la partie d'appui 3, et écartée de celle-ci. Chacune des pièces 3b présente, à chacune de ses deux extrémités latérales, deux lumières 11 allongées transversalement et écartées longitudinalement l'une de l'autre. Chaque lumière 11 débouche dans le bord latéral correspondant de la pièce 3b et s'étend en direction du bord latéral opposé.The base 2 comprises a post 10 projecting substantially vertically from the support wall 3 and intended to receive the mast of a road sign. The base 2 also comprises, on either side of the bearing portion 3 in the direction y, a substantially flat piece 3b and parallel to the support portion 3, and spaced therefrom. Each of the parts 3b has, at each of its two lateral ends, two transversely elongate slots 11 spaced apart longitudinally from one another. Each lumen 11 opens into the corresponding lateral edge of the part 3b and extends towards the opposite lateral edge.

La base 2 est destinée à être placée sur une glissière en béton 12 de sorte que la paroi d'appui 3 puisse reposer sur la face supérieure 13 de la glissière 12 et que les branches 6, 7 entourent la glissière 12. En conséquence, les branches latérales 6, 7 ne sont pas verticales, mais inclinées l'une vers l'autre, du bas vers le haut. Ainsi, la face intérieure 14 des branches 6, 7 est inclinée, par rapport à la verticale, d'un angle α sensiblement égal à l'angle d'inclinaison des faces latérales 15 de la glissière 12, et voisin de 80°.The base 2 is intended to be placed on a concrete slideway 12 so that the support wall 3 can rest on the upper face 13 of the slideway 12 and that the branches 6, 7 surround the slideway 12. side branches 6, 7 are not vertical, but inclined towards each other, from bottom to top. Thus, the inner face 14 of the branches 6, 7 is inclined, with respect to the vertical, by an angle α substantially equal to the angle of inclination of the lateral faces 15 of the slide 12, and close to 80 °.

Par ailleurs, afin d'améliorer le maintien de la base 2 sur la glissière 12, chacun des flancs 4, 5 comporte :

  • un rebord 16 faisant saillie de la partie transversale 8 sensiblement horizontalement et dans le même plan que la partie d'appui 3, à l'opposé du poteau 10 ;
  • une langue 17 faisant saillie longitudinalement de la face intérieure 14 de chaque branche 6, 7, et agencée pour épouser la forme inclinée de la face latérale 15 correspondante de la glissière 12.
Moreover, in order to improve the maintenance of the base 2 on the slide 12, each of the flanks 4, 5 comprises:
  • a flange 16 protruding from the transverse portion 8 substantially horizontally and in the same plane as the bearing portion 3, opposite the pole 10;
  • a tongue 17 protruding longitudinally from the inner face 14 of each leg 6, 7, and arranged to fit the inclined shape of the corresponding lateral face 15 of the slide 12.

Le rebord 16 et les langues 17 peuvent être des pièces distinctes soudées sur un flanc 4, 5 ou être formées par pliage d'une seule pièce constitutive d'un flanc 4, 5.The flange 16 and the tongues 17 may be separate pieces welded to a flank 4, 5 or be formed by folding of a single piece constituting a flank 4, 5.

Le dispositif de support 1 comprend également une pièce d'actionnement 18 formée ici pour l'essentiel d'une plaque, par exemple réalisée en tôle d'une épaisseur de l'ordre de 4 mm. La plaque présente un contour octogonal mais cette réalisation n'est pas limitative. En son centre, la plaque comprend un orifice 19 bordé par une paroi 20 orthogonale à la plaque. La plaque est destinée à être disposée sensiblement parallèlement à la partie d'appui 3 de la base 2 et au-dessus de celle-ci, le poteau étant inséré dans l'orifice 19. L'orifice 19 présente une forme correspondant à celle du poteau 10, ici sensiblement carrée, et la paroi 20 est issue de la découpe de la plaque pour former l'orifice 19, et formée par le repli de la portion découpée. La pièce d'actionnement 18 peut ainsi coulisser verticalement le long du poteau 10, ce mouvement étant guidé par la coopération entre la plaque 20 et la paroi du poteau 10.The support device 1 also comprises an actuating part 18 essentially formed of a plate, for example made of sheet metal with a thickness of about 4 mm. The plate has an octagonal contour but this embodiment is not limiting. In its center, the plate comprises an orifice 19 bordered by a wall 20 orthogonal to the plate. The plate is intended to be disposed substantially parallel to the bearing portion 3 of the base 2 and above it, the post being inserted into the orifice 19. The orifice 19 has a shape corresponding to that of the post 10, here substantially square, and the wall 20 is derived from the cutting of the plate to form the orifice 19, and formed by the fold of the cut portion. The actuating piece 18 can thus slide vertically along the post 10, this movement being guided by the cooperation between the plate 20 and the wall of the post 10.

De part et d'autre de l'orifice 19 se trouvent deux pattes 21 verticales et sensiblement parallèles aux flancs 4, 5 à l'état monté sur la base 2. Chaque patte 21 comprend une ouverture traversante 22 allongée selon la direction y et débouchant par un canal 23 vertical sur le bord supérieur 24 de la patte 21.On either side of the orifice 19 are two tabs 21 vertical and substantially parallel to the sidewalls 4, 5 in the mounted state on the base 2. Each leg 21 comprises a through opening 22 elongated in the y direction and opening by a vertical channel 23 on the upper edge 24 of the tab 21.

Le dispositif de support 1 comprend en outre quatre bras 25 latéraux mobiles, sensiblement identiques, regroupés en deux ensembles dont l'un est représenté sur la figure 3.The support device 1 further comprises four movable lateral arms 25, substantially identical, grouped into two sets, one of which is shown in FIG. figure 3 .

Un bras 25 se présente sous la forme d'une pièce allongée, réalisée ici à partir d'une plaque de tôle présentant une épaisseur de l'ordre de 4 mm. Deux bras 25 destinés à être placés d'un même côté de la glissière 12 sont sensiblement parallèles, écartés l'un de l'autre longitudinalement et engagés chacun dans une lumière 11 ménagée dans le côté correspondant de la pièce 3b. Une tige 26, fixée longitudinalement entre les deux branches 6, 7 situées d'un même côté de la glissière 12, et à l'extrémité inférieure de ces branches, passe dans des orifices ménagés à l'extrémité inférieure des bras 25. Les bras 25 peuvent ainsi pivoter autour de l'axe 27 de la tige 26, en étant guidés dans ce pivotement par leur coulissement à l'intérieur des lumières 11. Il est à noter que le pivotement d'un bras 25 est indépendant du pivotement de l'autre bras 25, la tige 26 n'étant pas fixée aux bras mais simplement engagée dans l'orifice ménagé à la partie inférieure de ces bras.An arm 25 is in the form of an elongate piece, made here from a sheet metal plate having a thickness of about 4 mm. Two arms 25 intended to be placed on the same side of the slide 12 are substantially parallel, spaced apart from each other longitudinally and each engaged in a slot 11 formed in the corresponding side of the part 3b. A rod 26, fixed longitudinally between the two branches 6, 7 located on one and the same side of the slideway 12, and at the lower end of these branches, passes through orifices provided at the lower end of the arms 25. The arms 25 can thus pivot about the axis 27 of the rod 26, being guided in this pivoting by their sliding inside the slots 11. It should be noted that the pivoting of an arm 25 is independent of the pivoting of the other arm 25, the rod 26 not being fixed to the arms but simply engaged in the opening formed in the lower part of these arms.

L'écartement entre les bras 25 ainsi qu'entre un bras 25 et la branche 6, 7 adjacente est défini au moyen d'entretoises 28 formées de tubes creux engagés autour de la tige 26.The spacing between the arms 25 and between an arm 25 and the adjacent branch 6, 7 is defined by means of spacers 28 formed of hollow tubes engaged around the rod 26.

A leur partie inférieure, mais au-dessus de l'axe de pivotement 27, les bras 25 comportent chacun une patte d'accrochage 29 sensiblement plane, faisant saillie en direction de l'intérieur de la base 2, lorsque les bras 25 sont montés sur la base 2, en étant inclinée du bas vers le haut, par rapport à l'horizontale, d'un angle β de l'ordre de 30°.At their lower part, but above the pivot axis 27, the arms 25 each comprise a substantially flat hooking tab 29, projecting towards the inside of the base 2, when the arms 25 are mounted. on the base 2, being inclined from bottom to top, relative to the horizontal, an angle β of the order of 30 °.

L'extrémité supérieure des bras 25, située à l'état monté du dispositif de support 1 au-dessus de la partie d'appui 3 et de la pièce d'actionnement 18, porte une pièce de fixation 30. Un ressort 31 permet d'associer chaque bras 25 à la pièce d'actionnement 18. A cet effet, une première extrémité du ressort 31 est liée à la pièce de fixation 30 et une deuxième extrémité du ressort 31 est engagée dans l'ouverture 22 de la patte 21.The upper end of the arms 25, located in the mounted state of the support device 1 above the support portion 3 and the actuating part 18, carries a fastener 30. A spring 31 allows associate each arm 25 with the actuating part 18. For this purpose, a first end of the spring 31 is connected to the fastener 30 and a second end of the spring 31 is engaged in the opening 22 of the tab 21.

Le dispositif de support 1 comprend ainsi quatre bras 25 indépendants, pouvant pivoter autour de leur axe 27, et retenus par le ressort 31, deux bras 25 étant placés d'un côté de la glissière 12 et deux bras 25 étant placés de l'autre côté de la glissière 12. Chaque ressort 31 est disposé en oblique entre la pièce d'actionnement 18 et l'extrémité supérieure d'un bras 25.The support device 1 thus comprises four independent arms 25, pivotable about their axis 27, and retained by the spring 31, two arms 25 being placed on one side of the slide 12 and two arms 25 being placed on the other. side of the slide 12. Each spring 31 is disposed obliquely between the actuating part 18 and the upper end of an arm 25.

Enfin, le dispositif de support 1 comprend une poignée 32 formant également moyen de verrouillage.Finally, the support device 1 comprises a handle 32 also forming a locking means.

La poignée 32 comporte deux ailes 33 sensiblement planes et identiques, disposées sensiblement parallèlement et reliées à leurs parties supérieures par une barre 34 formant un moyen de préhension. La partie inférieure de chaque aile 33 est recourbée pour former une came. La poignée 32 est montée pivotante par rapport à la base autour d'un axe 35 sensiblement longitudinal. A cet effet, la poignée 32 comporte un trou 36 ménagé dans chaque aile 33 au niveau du coude, et le plat 9 de chaque flanc 4, 5 présente un orifice 37. Deux tiges (non représentées) alignées sont engagées chacune dans un trou 36 et un orifice 37.The handle 32 comprises two wings substantially plane and identical, arranged substantially parallel and connected to their upper parts by a bar 34 forming a gripping means. The lower part of each wing 33 is bent to form a cam. The handle 32 is pivotally mounted relative to the base about a substantially longitudinal axis. For this purpose, the handle 32 has a hole 36 formed in each wing 33 at the elbow, and the plate 9 of each sidewall 4, 5 has an orifice 37. Two rods (not shown) aligned are each engaged in a hole 36 and an orifice 37.

La poignée 32 peut ainsi pivoter autour de l'axe 35 entre une position de déverrouillage, dans laquelle les ailes 33 sont sensiblement verticales, et une position de verrouillage, dans laquelle les ailes 33 sont sensiblement horizontales, la poursuite du mouvement de pivotement étant empêchée par une butée 38 ménagée sur les flancs 4, 5 (figures 7 et 9).The handle 32 can thus pivot about the axis 35 between an unlocking position, in which the flanges 33 are substantially vertical, and a locking position, in which the flanges 33 are substantially horizontal, the continuation of the pivoting movement being prevented. by a stop 38 formed on the flanks 4, 5 ( figures 7 and 9 ).

On décrit à présent la mise en place du dispositif de support 1 en référence aux figures 6 à 9. Il est à noter que sur les figures 7 et 9, l'un des flancs 4 n'est pas représenté pour faciliter la compréhension.We now describe the implementation of the support device 1 with reference to the Figures 6 to 9 . It should be noted that figures 7 and 9 , one of the flanks 4 is not shown to facilitate understanding.

Un opérateur peut transporter le dispositif de support 1 jusqu'à la glissière 12 à équiper en le tenant par la barre transversale 34 de la poignée 32. Il soulève ensuite le dispositif de support 1 et le place sur la glissière 12. les pattes d'accrochage 29 des bras 25 viennent alors en contact avec la face latérale 15 de la glissière 12, ce qui provoque le pivotement des bras autour de l'axe 27, dans la direction d'écartement des bras 25 par rapport à la glissière 12. Du fait de l'action des ressorts 31, la pièce d'actionnement 18 est alors déplacée vers une position haute, dans laquelle cette pièce d'actionnement 18 est écartée de la partie d'appui 3 de la base 2. Ce mouvement de translation ascendant est possible car la poignée 32 est en position verticale. La portion recourbée des ailes 33 est alors sensiblement en contact avec la face supérieure de la pièce d'actionnement 18 (figure 7).An operator can carry the support device 1 up to the slide 12 to be fitted by holding it by the cross bar 34 of the handle 32. It then lifts the support device 1 and places it on the slide 12. the legs hooking 29 of the arms 25 then come into contact with the lateral face 15 of the slide 12, which causes the arms to pivot about the axis 27, in the direction of separation of the arms 25 with respect to the slideway 12. the action of the springs 31, the actuating part 18 is then moved to a high position, in which the actuating part 18 is spaced from the bearing portion 3 of the base 2. This upward translational movement is possible because the handle 32 is in the vertical position. The curved portion of the wings 33 is then substantially in contact with the upper face of the actuating piece 18 ( figure 7 ).

Du fait du frottement entre les pattes d'accrochage 29 et les faces latérales 15 de la glissière 12, le dispositif de support 1 peut ne pas s'enfoncer complètement, la partie d'appui 3 étant alors située à distance de la face supérieure 13 de la glissière 12.Due to the friction between the latching lugs 29 and the lateral faces 15 of the slide 12, the support device 1 may not be completely sinking, the bearing portion 3 then being located at a distance from the upper face 13 of the slide 12.

L'opérateur agit ensuite sur la poignée 32 pour la faire pivoter autour de l'axe 35 vers la position de verrouillage. Le pivotement de la came provoque le déplacement en translation verticale vers le bas de la pièce d'actionnement 18. Les dimensions et le positionnement des différents éléments constitutifs du dispositif de support 1 sont prévus pour que, en position verrouillée, la pièce d'actionnement 18 soit maintenue bloquée entre l'extrémité de la came et la partie d'appui 3 de la base 2 (figure 9). Ceci provoque la tension des ressorts 31 et donc le pivotement des bras 25 autour de l'axe 27 dans le sens du rapprochement de la glissière 12. En conséquence, les pattes d'accrochage 29 en regard se rapprochent l'une de l'autre et permettent un serrage de la glissière 12.The operator then acts on the handle 32 to rotate about the axis 35 to the lock position. The pivoting of the cam causes the displacement in vertical translation downwards of the actuating part 18. The dimensions and the positioning of the various constituent elements of the support device 1 are provided so that, in the locked position, the actuating part 18 is kept locked between the end of the cam and the bearing part 3 of the base 2 ( figure 9 ). This causes the tension of the springs 31 and thus the pivoting of the arms 25 about the axis 27 in the direction of the approach of the slide 12. As a result, the hooking tabs 29 opposite approach one another and allow a clamping of the slide 12.

Lorsque des véhicules circulent sur la route, le mouvement d'air qu'ils produisent provoque des efforts s'exerçant longitudinalement sur le dispositif de support 1. La répétition de ces mouvements, dans un sens et dans l'autre, provoque le pivotement indépendant des bras 25, ce qui produit successivement l'éloignement d'une patte d'accrochage 29 de la glissière 12 puis son rapprochement sous l'effet du ressort 31 correspondant. Ceci conduit à l'enfoncement progressif de la base 2 sur la glissière 12, par basculements successifs du dispositif de support 1, jusqu'à ce que la partie d'appui 3 vienne sensiblement au contact de la face supérieure 13 de la glissière 12.When vehicles travel on the road, the movement of air they produce causes forces exerted longitudinally on the support device 1. The repetition of these movements, in one direction and the other, causes the independent pivoting arms 25, which successively produces the removal of a latching lug 29 of the slide 12 and its approximation under the effect of the corresponding spring 31. This leads to the progressive depression of the base 2 on the slide 12, by successive tilts of the support device 1, until the support portion 3 comes substantially in contact with the upper face 13 of the slide 12.

Ainsi, contrairement à l'art antérieur, les efforts produits par les mouvements d'air liés à la circulation des véhicules n'entraînent pas l'arrachage du dispositif de support. L'invention permet en effet d'utiliser ces efforts pour assurer un enfoncement et un maintien satisfaisants du dispositif de support 1 sur la glissière 12.Thus, unlike the prior art, the forces produced by the air movements related to the circulation of the vehicles do not cause the lifting of the support device. The invention makes it possible to use these forces to ensure a satisfactory depression and maintenance of the support device 1 on the slideway 12.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite retirer le dispositif de support 1, il fait pivoter la poignée 32 vers la position déverrouillée, puis soulève avec ses doigts la pièce d'actionnement 18. Ceci ne présente aucune difficulté car ce mouvement ascendant est facilité par la tension exercée par les ressorts 31 et entraîne un déplacement des bras 25 dans le sens où les pattes d'accrochage 29 s'éloignent de la glissière 12.When the user wishes to remove the support device 1, he pivots the handle 32 to the unlocked position, then lifts with his fingers the actuating part 18. This presents no difficulty because this upward movement is facilitated by the tension exerted by the springs 31 and causes the arms 25 to move in the direction in which the hooking tabs 29 move away from the slideway 12.

Les pattes d'accrochage 29 ne sont plus alors serrées contre la glissière 12, et il suffit à l'opérateur de soulever le dispositif de support 1 pour le dégager de la glissière 12.The hooking lugs 29 are then no longer pressed against the slideway 12, and the operator simply has to lift the support device 1 to disengage it from the slideway 12.

On décrit à présent un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, en référence aux figures 10 à 16.A second embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to Figures 10 to 16 .

Le dispositif de support 1 comprend tout d'abord une base 2 identique à celle précédemment décrite, à l'exception des points suivants :

  • la base ne comporte pas de langue 17 épousant la forme de la glissière, ni de butée 38 ménagée sur les flancs 4, 5 ;
  • une première et une deuxième pattes d'accrochage 39, 40, sensiblement parallèles, sont fixées sensiblement longitudinalement entre les deux branches 6 appartenant à deux flancs 4, 5 différents et destinées à être placées d'une même côté de la glissière 12. Les pattes d'accrochage 39, 40 sont sensiblement planes et font saillie en direction de l'intérieur de la base 2, en étant inclinées du bas vers le haut, par rapport à l'horizontale, d'un angle γ compris entre 10 et 30° (figure 16).
The support device 1 firstly comprises a base 2 identical to that previously described, with the exception of the following points:
  • the base has no tongue 17 conforming to the shape of the slide, nor stop 38 formed on the sides 4, 5;
  • a first and a second hooking lugs 39, 40, substantially parallel, are fixed substantially longitudinally between the two branches 6 belonging to two different sides 4, 5 and intended to be placed on the same side of the slideway 12. The legs latching means 39, 40 are substantially planar and protrude towards the interior of the base 2, being inclined from bottom to top, with respect to the horizontal, by an angle γ of between 10 and 30 ° ( figure 16 ).

Par ailleurs, le dispositif de support 1 comprend seulement deux bras latéraux 25, disposés entre les branches 7 opposées aux branches 6 portant les pattes d'accrochage 39, 40, et aptes à être engagés chacun dans une lumière 11. Les bras 25 sont sensiblement identiques à ceux précédemment décrits. Toutefois, leur extrémité supérieure comporte, à la place de la pièce de fixation 30, un repli 41, dirigé vers le bras 25 adjacent à l'état monté, et pourvu d'une fente 42 destinée à la fixation d'une première extrémité d'un ressort 31 ou de tout autre organe tenseur (figure 11). Les bras 25 sont montés pivotants autour de l'axe 27 de la tige 26, indépendamment l'un de l'autre.Furthermore, the support device 1 comprises only two lateral arms 25, arranged between the branches 7 opposite the branches 6 carrying the hooking tabs 39, 40, and each able to be engaged in a slot 11. The arms 25 are substantially identical to those previously described. However, their upper end comprises, in place of the fastener 30, a fold 41, directed towards the arm 25 adjacent to the mounted state, and provided with a slot 42 for fixing a first end of a spring 31 or any other tensioning member ( figure 11 ). The arms 25 are pivotally mounted about the axis 27 of the rod 26, independently of one another.

Dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le dispositif de support 1 ne comprend pas de platine 18.In this second embodiment, the support device 1 does not include a plate 18.

Enfin, le dispositif de support 1 comporte une poignée 32 formant moyen de verrouillage, illustrée sur la figure 12. Cette poignée 32 diffère du premier mode de réalisation par le fait que la partie inférieure des ailes 33 n'est pas recourbée pour former une came. Sur la partie extrême inférieure de chaque aile 33 est fixée (par exemple soudée) une patte 43 s'étendant perpendiculairement à ladite aile, à partir d'un bord de celle-ci, en direction de l'autre aile. Chaque patte 43 comporte une lumière 44 parallèle aux ailes 33 et débouchant en partie inférieure, dans laquelle sera fixée la deuxième extrémité d'un ressort 31. Chaque aile 33 peut également comporter une langue 45, s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à la patte 43 depuis le bord opposé de ladite aile 33, destinée à rigidifier la poignée 32. La poignée 32 est montée pivotante par rapport à la base 2 autour d'un axe 35 sensiblement horizontal et longitudinal.Finally, the support device 1 comprises a handle 32 forming a locking means, illustrated on the figure 12 . This handle 32 differs from the first embodiment in that the lower portion of the wings 33 is not curved to form a cam. On the lower end of each wing 33 is fixed (for example welded) a tab 43 extending perpendicularly to said wing, from one edge thereof, towards the other wing. Each tab 43 has a slot 44 parallel to the flanges 33 and opening into the lower part, in which the second end of a spring 31 will be fixed. Each wing 33 may also comprise a tongue 45, extending substantially parallel to the tab 43 from the opposite edge of said flange 33, for stiffening the handle 32. The handle 32 is pivotally mounted relative to the base 2 about a substantially horizontal axis and longitudinal.

Lorsque le dispositif de support 1 est mis en place sur la glissière 12 par un opérateur, la poignée 32 est verticale, les ressorts 31 sont disposés en oblique (figures 13 et 14).When the support device 1 is put in place on the slide 12 by an operator, the handle 32 is vertical, the springs 31 are arranged obliquely ( Figures 13 and 14 ).

En faisant pivoter la poignée 32 autour de l'axe 35, l'opérateur déplace la deuxième extrémité des ressorts 31, provoquant le pivotement des bras 25 qui se rapprochent de la glissière 12. En position verrouillée (figures 15 et 16), les ailes 33 sont en butée contre la pièce 3b. La poignée 32 se trouve bloquée dans cette position du fait que l'axe 35 est situé au-dessous de la deuxième extrémité des ressorts 31. En effet, l'action des ressorts 31 tend à faire pivoter la poignée 32 dans le sens du verrouillage. La glissière se trouve serrée entre les pattes d'accrochage 39, 40, d'une part, et les pattes d'accrochage 29, d'autre part.By rotating the handle 32 about the axis 35, the operator moves the second end of the springs 31, causing the arms 25 which are close to the slide 12 to pivot. In the locked position ( Figures 15 and 16 ), the wings 33 abut against the piece 3b. The handle 32 is locked in this position because the axis 35 is located below the second end of the springs 31. Indeed, the action of the springs 31 tends to rotate the handle 32 in the locking direction . The slide is tight between the latching lugs 39, 40, on the one hand, and the latching lugs 29, on the other hand.

Pour le retrait du dispositif de support 1, l'opérateur fait simplement pivoter la poignée 32 vers sa position de déverrouillage. Il n'a pas à manipuler de pièce supplémentaire, et peut alors directement soulever le dispositif de support 1.For the removal of the support device 1, the operator simply rotates the handle 32 to its unlocked position. It does not have to manipulate additional parts, and can then directly lift the support device 1.

Ainsi, l'invention apporte une amélioration déterminante à la technique antérieure, en fournissant un dispositif de support de maniement simple, ne nécessitant pas d'outil ni une force particulière. Parmi les autres avantages de l'invention, on peut citer : le fait que le dispositif de support s'adapte à toutes les géométries de glissières grâce aux bars pivotants et aux ressorts ; le dispositif de support est facile à transporter grâce à la poignée servant également de moyen de verrouillage ; le dispositif de support se fixe efficacement sur la glissière sans que cela nuise à la facilité de retrait ultérieur.Thus, the invention provides a decisive improvement to the prior art, providing a support device for simple handling, requiring no tool or a particular force. Among the other advantages of the invention are: the fact that the support device adapts to all the slide geometries thanks to the pivoting bars and the springs; the support device is easy to transport thanks to the handle also serving as a locking means; the support device is effectively fixed on the slideway without affecting the ease of subsequent removal.

Il va de soi que l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit ci-dessus à titre d'exemple mais qu'elle en embrasse au contraire toutes les variantes de réalisation dans le cadre des revendications.It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the embodiment described above by way of example but that it encompasses all the variants within the scope of the claims.

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  1. Support device for a road traffic sign, comprising a base (2) designed to be placed on a concrete runner (12) and on which the sign is designed to be mounted, the said base (2) comprising a bearing portion (3) suitable for resting on the upper face (13) of the runner (12) and at least two lateral branches (6, 7) designed to be placed on either side of the runner (12), characterized in that the device comprises:
    - at least one lateral arm (25) mounted so as to pivot relative to the base (2) about a substantially horizontal and longitudinal swivel axis (27) situated beneath the bearing portion (3), between a position advanced towards the inside of the base (2), in which the arm (25) is capable of interacting with clamping with the runner (12), and a position parted towards the outside of the base (2) allowing the support device (1) to be taken away from the runner (12), the swivel axis (27) of the arm (25) relative to the base (2) being situated at the lower end of the arm (25);
    - for each lateral arm (25), a tensioner member (31) of which a first end is connected to the upper end of the said arm (25) and of which a second end is connected to a part (18, 43) that can be moved relative to the base (2);
    - a locking means (32) mounted so as to be able to move relative to the base (2) between:
    - a locked position in which the locking means (32) immobilizes the second end of the tensioner member (31) in a position such that the tensioner member (31) pushes the arm (25) towards its advanced position, the support device (1) being held on the runner (12); and
    - an unlocked position, in which the arm (25) may occupy its parted position.
  2. Support device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an actuation part (18) connected to each arm (25) by means of a tensioner member (31) and mounted so as to be able to move on the base (2) between a position for retaining the support device (1) on the runner (12), in which the tensioner member (31) pushes the arm (25) towards its advanced position, and a position for releasing the support device (1), in which the arm (25) may occupy its parted position, the locking means being capable, in its locked position, of immobilizing the actuation part (18) in the retention position and allowing, in its unlocked position, the actuation part (18) to move towards the released position.
  3. Support device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the actuation part (18) is mounted so as to slide relative to the base (2) along a substantially vertical axis, between a low position in which the said actuation part (18) is substantially in contact with the upper face of the bearing portion (3), and a high position in which the said actuation part (18) is parted from the bearing portion (3).
  4. Support device according to one of Claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the actuation part (18) is formed by a plate substantially parallel to the bearing portion (3) of the base (2).
  5. Support device according to one of Claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the locking means (32) comprises a cam mounted pivotingly on the base (2) and capable of causing a translational movement of the actuation part (18) between its retention position and its released position.
  6. Support device according to one of Claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the locking means (32) comprises two substantially parallel wings (33) of which the upper portions are connected by a bar (34) forming a gripping means, and of which the lower portions are curved to form a cam, the said locking means being mounted so as to pivot relative to the base (2) about a substantially horizontal and longitudinal axis (35) so as to cause a substantially vertical translational movement of the actuation part (18) under the action of the pivoting of the cam.
  7. Support device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the part (43) to which the second end of the tensioner member (31) is connected is secured to the locking means (32).
  8. Support device according to Claim 7, characterized in that the locking means (32) comprises two substantially parallel wings (33) of which the upper portions are connected by a bar (34) forming a gripping means, the lower portion of at least one of the wings (33) comprising a gusset plate (43) to which the second end of the tensioner member (31) is connected, the said locking means (32) being mounted so as to pivot relative to the base (2) about a substantially horizontal and longitudinal axis (35), this axis (35) being placed so as to be situated beneath the second end of the tensioner member (31) when the locking means (32) is in the locked position.
  9. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the swivel axis (27) of the arm (25) is formed by a rod (26) attached to the lower end of a lateral branch (6, 7) of the base (2).
  10. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the arm (25) comprises at least one coupling gusset plate (29) protruding towards the inside of the base (2) while being inclined upwards, relative to the horizontal, at an angle (β) of between 20 and 40°.
  11. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the tensioner member consists of a spring (31), a gas cylinder or a metal rod having an appropriate elasticity.
  12. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the base (2) has an elongated slot (11) in which the arm (25) is guided in its movement between its advanced position and its parted position.
  13. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises at least two movable lateral arms (25) mounted on two opposite sides of the base (2).
  14. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it comprises at least two movable lateral arms (25) mounted on one and the same side of the base (2).
  15. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the base (2) comprises two lateral branches (6, 7) on each side of the bearing portion (3), the branches situated on one and the same side of the bearing portion (3) being parted longitudinally from one another, the movable arm (25) being placed between the said two branches situated on one and the same side.
  16. Support device according to one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the base (2) comprises a post (10) protruding substantially vertically from the bearing portion (3) and designed to accommodate the pole of a road traffic sign.
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