EP2000613A1 - Device for protecting an opening - Google Patents

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EP2000613A1
EP2000613A1 EP08157870A EP08157870A EP2000613A1 EP 2000613 A1 EP2000613 A1 EP 2000613A1 EP 08157870 A EP08157870 A EP 08157870A EP 08157870 A EP08157870 A EP 08157870A EP 2000613 A1 EP2000613 A1 EP 2000613A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
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    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
    • E04G21/3204—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings against falling down
    • E04G21/3223—Means supported by building floors or flat roofs, e.g. safety railings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
    • E04G21/3204—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings against falling down
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
    • E04G21/3204—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings against falling down
    • E04G21/3247—Storey high safety barrier hung from the facade and sliding up from level to level as work progresses
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G5/00—Component parts or accessories for scaffolds
    • E04G5/14—Railings
    • E04G2005/148—Railings latticed or netted

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  • the present invention relates to a protection device of an opening, in particular an opening corresponding to an elevator shaft, or to the location of a door or bay window during work.
  • Such protective devices are for example used in the field of building, on construction sites. They are placed in the openings so as to close them and block the passage to prevent a person from accidentally crossing said opening and fall into the void.
  • the protection devices must be adjustable in height to adapt to the different heights of opening that can be found on a building site.
  • the height adjustment means are generally arranged at the upper ends of the device, and require the use of a ladder or stepladder to be able to reach and manipulate them.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • one of the essential objectives of the present invention is to provide a lightweight protection device and easy to handle while providing maximum protection.
  • Another essential objective of the present invention is to provide a protection device whose height adjustment means can be easily maneuvers.
  • Said adjustment means are chosen and arranged so that they can be easily operated by an operator using the device according to the invention.
  • the frame of the device according to the invention may comprise an upper cross member connecting the two uprights of said frame
  • the element mobile can comprise a lower crossbar connecting the two uprights of said movable element
  • the positioning adjustment means of the movable element may consist of at least one threaded rod, the threaded rod being fixedly mounted on the lower rail of the movable member and passing through the upper cross member of the frame, and at least one nut to adjust the length of the threaded rod between the two crosspieces.
  • the frame of the device according to the invention may comprise an upper crossbar connecting the two uprights of said frame
  • the movable element may comprise a lower crossbar connecting the two uprights of said movable element
  • the adjustment means of the positioning of the movable element may consist of at least one threaded rod, the threaded rod being fixedly mounted on the upper cross member of the frame and passing through the lower cross member of the movable element, and at least one nut to adjust the length of the the threaded rod between the two sleepers.
  • the adjustment means may be provided at a height between 1.20 m and 1.90 m from the ground, so as to be easily accessible to an operator to facilitate their actuation. Even more preferably, the adjustment means may be provided at a height between 1.20 m and 1.50 m from the ground, so as to be at the height of the operator.
  • the protection means may consist of a grid, in order to close or partially close the frame and the movable member. It is obvious that any other means of protection can be used, such as fully closed plates, metal, wood or other.
  • the frame may comprise a lower crossbar connecting the two uprights and provided with a plinth.
  • This plinth can be removable to release the working surface on the ground without removing the protective device of the opening to protect.
  • the frame can be equipped with handles facilitating its handling.
  • the movable element comprises an upper cross member connecting the two uprights and arranged to leave a space between said upper crossbar and said uprights, said space being sufficient to clear the upper zone of the opening, so as to easily perform the finishing work without removing the protective device from the opening to be protected.
  • the movable element may comprise, at the free ends of its uprights, plates forming stops.
  • the frame may be rectangular in shape, the frame uprights being hollow, and the movable element may have the H-shaped, the amounts of the movable element being arranged to slide in the hollow uprights of the frame.
  • the protection device of an opening according to the invention can be easily transported and maneuvered in order to perfectly adapt to the dimensions of the opening to be protected to close it while guaranteeing the greatest safety.
  • a protective device 1 of an opening according to the invention.
  • the opening may be for example the cage of an elevator or the location of a door or a bay window.
  • the device 1 comprises a chassis 2 and a movable element 3 slidably mounted above said chassis 2.
  • the frame 2 is of rectangular shape and consists of two uprights 4a, 4b hollow, an upper cross member 5 connecting the upper end of the uprights 4a, 4b, and a lower cross member 6 connecting the lower end of the uprights 4a , 4b.
  • the frame 2 is partially closed by a mesh 7 disposed between the uprights 4a, and 4b and the upper cross member 5. This grill 7 is a means of protection to prevent anyone from crossing the frame.
  • Cutouts 8 are provided in the mesh 7 to allow the attachment of handling handles 9 facilitating the handling of the device 1.
  • the handles 9 are disposed substantially at the height of the hands of the operator and the equilibrium position of the device 1.
  • the lower ends of the uprights 4a and 4b comprise an angled portion 10 so that the bottom rail 6 is disposed protrudingly relative to the mesh 7, as shown in FIG. figure 2 .
  • the bottom rail 6 is provided with a plinth 11 that can be removable and metal studs 12 facilitating the grounding of the device 1.
  • the movable element 3 has the general shape of an H, and consists of two uprights 15a and 15b, a lower cross member 16 connecting the uprights 15a and 15b, and an upper cross member 17 connecting the uprights 15a and 15b .
  • the shape and dimensions of the uprights 15a and 15b are adapted so that said uprights 15a and 15b slide respectively in the hollow uprights 4a and 4b of the frame 2.
  • the lower crosspiece 16 is arranged so that, when the movable element 3 is retracted as far as possible into the chassis 2, said lower crossmember 16 is as close as possible to the upper crossmember 5 of the chassis 2.
  • the upper cross member 17 of the movable member 3 is arranged to leave a space between said upper cross member 17 and the uprights 15a and 15b, sufficient to clear the upper area of the opening so as to easily perform the finishing work without having to remove the protective device of the opening to be protected.
  • the movable member 3 is partially closed by a mesh 18 disposed between the uprights 15a, 15b, the lower cross member 16 and the upper cross member 17.
  • This mesh 18 is a means of protection to prevent anyone from crossing the movable member 3 .
  • the movable element 3 comprises rectangular plates 19, assembled perpendicularly to the free ends 20a and 20b of the uprights 15a and 15b, and projecting towards the rear of the protective device 1. Such plates 19 form stops against the upper frame opening to protect and stop the stroke of the movable member 3.
  • the means for adjusting the positioning of the movable member 3 above the frame 2 consist of a threaded rod 25 fixedly mounted on the lower cross member 16 of the movable member 3 and a nut. 26.
  • the upper cross member 5 of the frame 2 comprises a through hole opposite the threaded rod 25 so that the latter traverses and slides in said through hole.
  • the nut 26 is a butterfly nut, particularly easy to maneuver to adjust the length of the threaded rod 25 between the two crosspieces 5 and 16.
  • the free end of the threaded rod 25 comprises a welded nut 27 or other welded stop device, serving as a stop against the upper cross member 5 of the frame 2 so that the threaded rod 25 is not completely removed.
  • the device 1 according to the invention can be made of galvanized steel.
  • the dimensions of the different parts constituting the device according to the invention are such that the width of the device and the height, once the device is unfolded, are adapted to the different widths and heights of possible openings.
  • the dimensions of the frame and the movable element are chosen so that the adjustment means are provided at a height between 1.20 m and 1.50 m from the ground, so as to facilitate their access.
  • the dimensions will be chosen so that the wing nut 26 is at a height of 1.30 m from the ground, at height of the operator.
  • the device 1 according to the invention is particularly manageable and convenient to use, without the need to use a stepladder or ladder to install the protective device.
  • the protective device 1 is disposed in front of the opening so that the frame 2 rests on the ground. Then the operator easily maneuver the wing nut 26 disposed at its height, to slide the movable member 3 above the frame 2 until the plates 19 abut against the upper frame of the opening. In this unfolded position represented on the figure 2 , the protection device 1 closes the opening to be protected.

Abstract

The device (1) has a chassis (2) with hallow posts (4a, 4b) and partially closed by a grillage (7) arranged between the posts. A movable element (3) is slidingly mounted above the chassis, and has posts (15a, 15b) sliding with the posts (4a, 4b). The element is closed by another grillage (18) arranged between the posts (15a, 15b). An adjusting unit is formed of a threaded rod (25) and a wing nut (26), and adjusts positioning of the element above the chassis so as to slide the element above the chassis during installation of the device until that the chassis and the element close an opening.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de protection d'une ouverture, notamment une ouverture correspondant à une cage d'ascenseur, ou à l'emplacement d'une porte ou d'une baie vitrée pendant des travaux.The present invention relates to a protection device of an opening, in particular an opening corresponding to an elevator shaft, or to the location of a door or bay window during work.

De tels dispositifs de protection sont par exemple utilisés dans le domaine du bâtiment, sur les chantiers de construction. Ils sont mis en place dans les ouvertures de manière à les obturer et barrer le passage pour empêcher une personne de franchir malencontreusement ladite ouverture et de tomber dans le vide.Such protective devices are for example used in the field of building, on construction sites. They are placed in the openings so as to close them and block the passage to prevent a person from accidentally crossing said opening and fall into the void.

Les dispositifs de protection doivent être réglables en hauteur afin de s'adapter aux différentes hauteurs d'ouverture que l'on peut trouver sur un chantier.The protection devices must be adjustable in height to adapt to the different heights of opening that can be found on a building site.

Les dispositifs de protection qui existent sur le marché sont souvent lourds et difficiles à manoeuvrer et offrent parfois une protection insuffisante. De plus, les moyens de réglage en hauteur sont en général disposés aux extrémités supérieures du dispositif, et nécessitent l'utilisation d'une échelle ou d'un escabeau pour pouvoir les atteindre et les manoeuvrer.Protective devices that exist on the market are often heavy and difficult to maneuver and sometimes offer insufficient protection. In addition, the height adjustment means are generally arranged at the upper ends of the device, and require the use of a ladder or stepladder to be able to reach and manipulate them.

La présente invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur.The present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

Dans cette perspective, l'un des objectifs essentiels de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de protection léger et facile à manipuler tout en offrant une protection maximale.In this perspective, one of the essential objectives of the present invention is to provide a lightweight protection device and easy to handle while providing maximum protection.

Un autre objectif essentiel de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de protection dont les moyens de réglage en hauteur peuvent être facilement manoeuvres.Another essential objective of the present invention is to provide a protection device whose height adjustment means can be easily maneuvers.

Ces objectifs, parmi d'autres, sont atteints par la présente invention qui concerne un dispositif de protection d'une ouverture, comprenant un châssis présentant deux montants et au moins partiellement fermé par des moyens de protection disposés entre lesdits montants, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif de protection comprend également:

  • un élément mobile monté coulissant au-dessus du châssis, comprenant deux montants agencés pour coulisser avec les montants du châssis, et au moins partiellement fermé par des moyens de protection disposés entre ses montants, et
  • des moyens de réglage du positionnement de l'élément mobile au-dessus du châssis, agencés pour faire coulisser l'élément mobile au-dessus du châssis, lors de la mise en place du dispositif devant l'ouverture à protéger, jusqu'à ce que le châssis et l'élément mobile obturent ladite ouverture.
These objectives, among others, are achieved by the present invention which concerns a device for protecting an opening, comprising a frame having two uprights and at least partially closed by means of protection disposed between said uprights, characterized in that said protection device also comprises:
  • a movable member slidably mounted above the frame, comprising two uprights arranged to slide with the uprights of the frame, and at least partially closed by means of protection arranged between its uprights, and
  • means for adjusting the positioning of the mobile element above the frame, arranged to slide the movable element above the frame, during the introduction of the device in front of the opening to be protected, until that the frame and the movable member seal said opening.

Lesdits moyens de réglage sont choisis et disposés de manière à pouvoir être facilement manoeuvrés par un opérateur utilisant le dispositif selon l'invention.Said adjustment means are chosen and arranged so that they can be easily operated by an operator using the device according to the invention.

D'une manière avantageuse, le châssis du dispositif selon l'invention peut comprendre une traverse supérieure reliant les deux montants dudit châssis, l'élément mobile peut comprendre une traverse inférieure reliant les deux montants dudit élément mobile, et les moyens de réglage du positionnement de l'élément mobile peuvent être constitués d'au moins une tige filetée, la tige filetée étant montée fixe sur la traverse inférieure de l'élément mobile et traversant la traverse supérieure du châssis, et d'au moins un écrou pour régler la longueur de la tige filetée entre les deux traverses.Advantageously, the frame of the device according to the invention may comprise an upper cross member connecting the two uprights of said frame, the element mobile can comprise a lower crossbar connecting the two uprights of said movable element, and the positioning adjustment means of the movable element may consist of at least one threaded rod, the threaded rod being fixedly mounted on the lower rail of the movable member and passing through the upper cross member of the frame, and at least one nut to adjust the length of the threaded rod between the two crosspieces.

Selon une autre variante, le châssis du dispositif selon l'invention peut comprendre une traverse supérieure reliant les deux montants dudit châssis, l'élément mobile peut comprendre une traverse inférieure reliant les deux montants dudit élément mobile, et les moyens de réglage du positionnement de l'élément mobile peuvent être constitués d'au moins une tige filetée, la tige filetée étant montée fixe sur la traverse supérieure du châssis et traversant la traverse inférieure de l'élément mobile, et d'au moins un écrou pour régler la longueur de la tige filetée entre les deux traverses.According to another variant, the frame of the device according to the invention may comprise an upper crossbar connecting the two uprights of said frame, the movable element may comprise a lower crossbar connecting the two uprights of said movable element, and the adjustment means of the positioning of the movable element may consist of at least one threaded rod, the threaded rod being fixedly mounted on the upper cross member of the frame and passing through the lower cross member of the movable element, and at least one nut to adjust the length of the the threaded rod between the two sleepers.

De préférence, les moyens de réglage peuvent être prévus à une hauteur comprise entre 1,20 m et 1,90 m du sol, de manière à être facilement accessibles à un opérateur pour faciliter leur actionnement. De manière encore plus préférée, les moyens de réglage peuvent être prévus à une hauteur comprise entre 1,20 m et 1,50 m du sol, de manière à être à la hauteur de l'opérateur.Preferably, the adjustment means may be provided at a height between 1.20 m and 1.90 m from the ground, so as to be easily accessible to an operator to facilitate their actuation. Even more preferably, the adjustment means may be provided at a height between 1.20 m and 1.50 m from the ground, so as to be at the height of the operator.

De préférence, les moyens de protection peuvent être constitués d'un grillage, afin de fermer ou obturer partiellement le châssis et l'élément mobile. Il est bien évident que tout autre moyen de protection peut être utilisé, tel que des plaques entièrement fermées, métalliques, en bois ou autres.Preferably, the protection means may consist of a grid, in order to close or partially close the frame and the movable member. It is obvious that any other means of protection can be used, such as fully closed plates, metal, wood or other.

D'une manière avantageuse, le châssis peut comprendre une traverse inférieure reliant les deux montants et pourvue d'une plinthe. Cette plinthe peut être amovible afin de libérer la surface de travail au sol sans enlever le dispositif de protection de l'ouverture à protéger.Advantageously, the frame may comprise a lower crossbar connecting the two uprights and provided with a plinth. This plinth can be removable to release the working surface on the ground without removing the protective device of the opening to protect.

Avantageusement, le châssis peut être équipé de poignées facilitant sa manipulation.Advantageously, the frame can be equipped with handles facilitating its handling.

De préférence, l'élément mobile comprend une traverse supérieure reliant les deux montants et disposée de manière à laisser un espace entre ladite traverse supérieure et lesdits montants, ledit espace étant suffisant pour dégager la zone supérieure de l'ouverture, de manière à pouvoir facilement effectuer les travaux de finition sans enlever le dispositif de protection de l'ouverture à protéger.Preferably, the movable element comprises an upper cross member connecting the two uprights and arranged to leave a space between said upper crossbar and said uprights, said space being sufficient to clear the upper zone of the opening, so as to easily perform the finishing work without removing the protective device from the opening to be protected.

Avantageusement, l'élément mobile peut comprendre, aux extrémités libres de ses montants, des plaques formant des butées.Advantageously, the movable element may comprise, at the free ends of its uprights, plates forming stops.

D'une manière particulièrement préférée, le châssis peut être de forme rectangulaire, les montants du châssis étant creux, et l'élément mobile peut présenter la forme d'un H, les montants de l'élément mobile étant agencés pour coulisser dans les montants creux du châssis.In a particularly preferred manner, the frame may be rectangular in shape, the frame uprights being hollow, and the movable element may have the H-shaped, the amounts of the movable element being arranged to slide in the hollow uprights of the frame.

Ainsi, le dispositif de protection d'une ouverture selon l'invention peut être facilement transporté et manoeuvré afin de s'adapter parfaitement aux dimensions de l'ouverture à protéger pour l'obturer en garantissant la plus grande sécurité.Thus, the protection device of an opening according to the invention can be easily transported and maneuvered in order to perfectly adapt to the dimensions of the opening to be protected to close it while guaranteeing the greatest safety.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront mieux de la description qui va suivre d'un exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de protection conforme à l'invention, donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels:

  • la figure 1 représente une vue éclatée d'un dispositif de protection selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif selon l'invention.
Other advantages and features will become more apparent from the following description of an exemplary embodiment of a protection device according to the invention, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 represents an exploded view of a protection device according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 represents a perspective view of the device according to the invention.

En référence aux figures 1 et 2, il est représenté un dispositif de protection 1 d'une ouverture selon l'invention. L'ouverture peut être par exemple la cage d'un ascenseur ou l'emplacement d'une porte ou d'une baie vitrée.With reference to figures 1 and 2 , there is shown a protective device 1 of an opening according to the invention. The opening may be for example the cage of an elevator or the location of a door or a bay window.

Le dispositif 1 comprend un châssis 2 et un élément mobile 3 monté coulissant au-dessus dudit châssis 2.The device 1 comprises a chassis 2 and a movable element 3 slidably mounted above said chassis 2.

Le châssis 2 est de forme rectangulaire et est constitué de deux montants 4a, 4b creux, d'une traverse supérieure 5 reliant l'extrémité supérieure des montants 4a, 4b, et d'une traverse inférieure 6 reliant l'extrémité inférieure des montants 4a, 4b. Le châssis 2 est partiellement obturé par un grillage 7 disposé entre les montants 4a, et 4b et la traverse supérieure 5. Ce grillage 7 constitue des moyens de protection pour empêcher toute personne de traverser le châssis.The frame 2 is of rectangular shape and consists of two uprights 4a, 4b hollow, an upper cross member 5 connecting the upper end of the uprights 4a, 4b, and a lower cross member 6 connecting the lower end of the uprights 4a , 4b. The frame 2 is partially closed by a mesh 7 disposed between the uprights 4a, and 4b and the upper cross member 5. This grill 7 is a means of protection to prevent anyone from crossing the frame.

Des découpes 8 sont prévues dans le grillage 7 pour permettre la fixation de poignées de manutention 9 facilitant la manipulation du dispositif 1. Les poignées 9 sont disposées sensiblement à hauteur des mains de l'opérateur et à la position d'équilibre du dispositif 1.Cutouts 8 are provided in the mesh 7 to allow the attachment of handling handles 9 facilitating the handling of the device 1. The handles 9 are disposed substantially at the height of the hands of the operator and the equilibrium position of the device 1.

Les extrémités inférieures des montants 4a et 4b comprennent une portion en biais 10 de sorte que la traverse inférieure 6 est disposée de manière proéminente par rapport au grillage 7, comme cela est représenté sur la figure 2. La traverse inférieure 6 est pourvue d'une plinthe 11 pouvant être amovible et de pitons métalliques 12 facilitant la prise au sol du dispositif 1.The lower ends of the uprights 4a and 4b comprise an angled portion 10 so that the bottom rail 6 is disposed protrudingly relative to the mesh 7, as shown in FIG. figure 2 . The bottom rail 6 is provided with a plinth 11 that can be removable and metal studs 12 facilitating the grounding of the device 1.

L'élément mobile 3 présente la forme générale d'un H, et est constitué de deux montants 15a et 15b, d'une traverse inférieure 16 reliant les montants 15a et 15b, et d'une traverse supérieure 17 reliant les montants 15a et 15b.The movable element 3 has the general shape of an H, and consists of two uprights 15a and 15b, a lower cross member 16 connecting the uprights 15a and 15b, and an upper cross member 17 connecting the uprights 15a and 15b .

La forme et les dimensions des montants 15a et 15b sont adaptées de sorte que lesdits montants 15a et 15b coulissent respectivement dans les montants creux 4a et 4b du châssis 2.The shape and dimensions of the uprights 15a and 15b are adapted so that said uprights 15a and 15b slide respectively in the hollow uprights 4a and 4b of the frame 2.

La traverse inférieure 16 est disposée de sorte que, lorsque l'élément mobile 3 est rentré au maximum dans le châssis 2, ladite traverse inférieure 16 soit au plus près de la traverse supérieure 5 du châssis 2.The lower crosspiece 16 is arranged so that, when the movable element 3 is retracted as far as possible into the chassis 2, said lower crossmember 16 is as close as possible to the upper crossmember 5 of the chassis 2.

La traverse supérieure 17 de l'élément mobile 3 est disposée de manière à laisser un espace entre ladite traverse supérieure 17 et les montants 15a et 15b, suffisant pour dégager la zone supérieure de l'ouverture de manière à pouvoir facilement effectuer les travaux de finition, sans avoir à sans retirer le dispositif de protection de l'ouverture à protéger.The upper cross member 17 of the movable member 3 is arranged to leave a space between said upper cross member 17 and the uprights 15a and 15b, sufficient to clear the upper area of the opening so as to easily perform the finishing work without having to remove the protective device of the opening to be protected.

L'élément mobile 3 est partiellement obturé par un grillage 18 disposé entre les montants 15a, et 15b, la traverse inférieure 16 et la traverse supérieure 17. Ce grillage 18 constitue des moyens de protection pour empêcher toute personne de traverser l'élément mobile 3.The movable member 3 is partially closed by a mesh 18 disposed between the uprights 15a, 15b, the lower cross member 16 and the upper cross member 17. This mesh 18 is a means of protection to prevent anyone from crossing the movable member 3 .

L'élément mobile 3 comprend des plaques rectangulaires 19, assemblées perpendiculairement aux extrémités libres 20a et 20b des montants 15a et 15b, et faisant saillie vers l'arrière du dispositif de protection 1. De telles plaques 19 forment des butées contre l'encadrement supérieur de l'ouverture à protéger et permettent de stopper la course de l'élément mobile 3.The movable element 3 comprises rectangular plates 19, assembled perpendicularly to the free ends 20a and 20b of the uprights 15a and 15b, and projecting towards the rear of the protective device 1. Such plates 19 form stops against the upper frame opening to protect and stop the stroke of the movable member 3.

Dans l'exemple représenté, les moyens de réglage du positionnement de l'élément mobile 3 au-dessus du châssis 2 sont constitués d'une tige filetée 25 montée fixe sur la traverse inférieure 16 de l'élément mobile 3 et d'un écrou 26. La traverse supérieure 5 du châssis 2 comprend un orifice traversant au regard de la tige filetée 25 de sorte que cette dernière traverse et coulisse dans ledit orifice traversant. L'écrou 26 est un écrou papillon, particulièrement aisé à manoeuvrer pour régler la longueur de la tige filetée 25 entre les deux traverses 5 et 16.In the example shown, the means for adjusting the positioning of the movable member 3 above the frame 2 consist of a threaded rod 25 fixedly mounted on the lower cross member 16 of the movable member 3 and a nut. 26. The upper cross member 5 of the frame 2 comprises a through hole opposite the threaded rod 25 so that the latter traverses and slides in said through hole. The nut 26 is a butterfly nut, particularly easy to maneuver to adjust the length of the threaded rod 25 between the two crosspieces 5 and 16.

L'extrémité libre de la tige filetée 25 comprend un écrou soudé 27 ou tout autre dispositif d'arrêt soudé, servant de butée contre la traverse supérieure 5 du châssis 2 pour que la tige filetée 25 ne soit pas entièrement retirée.The free end of the threaded rod 25 comprises a welded nut 27 or other welded stop device, serving as a stop against the upper cross member 5 of the frame 2 so that the threaded rod 25 is not completely removed.

Il est bien évident que la disposition contraire peut être prévue, c'est-à-dire que la tige filetée peut être montée fixe sur la traverse supérieure du châssis et traverser la traverse inférieure de l'élément mobile.It is obvious that the opposite arrangement can be provided, that is to say that the threaded rod can be fixedly mounted on the upper cross member of the frame and through the lower cross member of the movable member.

Le dispositif 1 selon l'invention peut être réalisé en acier galvanisé.The device 1 according to the invention can be made of galvanized steel.

Les dimensions des différentes parties constituant le dispositif selon l'invention sont telles que la largeur du dispositif et la hauteur, une fois le dispositif déplié, sont adaptées aux différentes largeurs et hauteurs d'ouvertures possibles.The dimensions of the different parts constituting the device according to the invention are such that the width of the device and the height, once the device is unfolded, are adapted to the different widths and heights of possible openings.

Plus particulièrement, les dimensions du châssis et de l'élément mobile sont choisies de sorte que les moyens de réglage sont prévus à une hauteur comprise entre 1,20 m et 1,50 m du sol, de manière à faciliter leur accès. Par exemple, les dimensions seront choisies de sorte que l'écrou papillon 26 soit à une hauteur de 1,30 m du sol, à hauteur de l'opérateur. Ainsi, le dispositif 1 selon l'invention est particulièrement maniable et pratique à utiliser, sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'utiliser un escabeau ou une échelle pour installer le dispositif de protection.More particularly, the dimensions of the frame and the movable element are chosen so that the adjustment means are provided at a height between 1.20 m and 1.50 m from the ground, so as to facilitate their access. For example, the dimensions will be chosen so that the wing nut 26 is at a height of 1.30 m from the ground, at height of the operator. Thus, the device 1 according to the invention is particularly manageable and convenient to use, without the need to use a stepladder or ladder to install the protective device.

Pour empêcher par exemple de pénétrer dans une cage d'ascenseur, le dispositif de protection 1 selon l'invention est disposé devant l'ouverture de sorte que le châssis 2 repose sur le sol. Puis l'opérateur manoeuvre aisément l'écrou papillon 26 disposé à sa hauteur, pour faire coulisser l'élément mobile 3 au-dessus du châssis 2 jusqu'à ce que les plaques 19 butent contre l'encadrement supérieur de l'ouverture. Dans cette position dépliée représentée sur la figure 2, le dispositif de protection 1 obture l'ouverture à protéger.To prevent for example to enter an elevator shaft, the protective device 1 according to the invention is disposed in front of the opening so that the frame 2 rests on the ground. Then the operator easily maneuver the wing nut 26 disposed at its height, to slide the movable member 3 above the frame 2 until the plates 19 abut against the upper frame of the opening. In this unfolded position represented on the figure 2 , the protection device 1 closes the opening to be protected.

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Dispositif de protection (1) d'une ouverture, comprenant un châssis (2) présentant deux montants (4a, 4b) et au moins partiellement fermé par des moyens de protection (7) disposés entre lesdits montants (4a, 4b), caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif de protection (1) comprend également: - un élément mobile (3) monté coulissant au-dessus du châssis (2), comprenant deux montants (15a, 15b) agencés pour coulisser avec les montants (4a, 4b) du châssis (2), et au moins partiellement fermé par des moyens de protection (18) disposés entre ses montants (15a, 15b), et - des moyens (25, 26) de réglage du positionnement de l'élément mobile (3) au-dessus du châssis (2), agencés pour faire coulisser l'élément mobile (3) au-dessus du châssis (2), lors de la mise en place du dispositif de protection (1) devant l'ouverture à protéger, jusqu'à ce que le châssis (2) et l'élément mobile (3) obturent ladite ouverture. Device for protecting (1) an opening, comprising a frame (2) having two uprights (4a, 4b) and at least partially closed by means of protection (7) arranged between said uprights (4a, 4b), characterized in that that said protective device (1) further comprises: - A movable member (3) slidably mounted above the frame (2), comprising two uprights (15a, 15b) arranged to slide with the uprights (4a, 4b) of the frame (2), and at least partially closed by protection means (18) disposed between its posts (15a, 15b), and means (25, 26) for adjusting the positioning of the movable element (3) above the chassis (2), arranged to slide the movable element (3) above the chassis (2), when placing the protection device (1) in front of the opening to be protected, until the frame (2) and the movable element (3) seal said opening. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le châssis (2) comprend une traverse supérieure (5) reliant les deux montants (4a, 4b) dudit châssis (2), en ce que l'élément mobile (3) comprend une traverse inférieure (16) reliant les deux montants (15a, 15b) dudit élément mobile (3), et en ce que les moyens de réglage du positionnement de l'élément mobile sont constitués d'au moins une tige filetée (25), la tige filetée (25) étant montée fixe sur la traverse inférieure (16) de l'élément mobile (3) et traversant la traverse supérieure (5) du châssis (2), et d'au moins un écrou (26) pour régler la longueur de la tige filetée (25) entre les deux traverses (5, 16).Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (2) comprises an upper cross member (5) connecting the two uprights (4a, 4b) of said frame (2), in that the movable member (3) comprises a lower crossmember (16) connecting the two uprights (15a, 15b) of said movable element (3), and in that the means for adjusting the positioning of the mobile element consist of at least one threaded rod (25) , the threaded rod (25) being fixedly mounted on the lower crossmember (16) of the movable element (3) and passing through the upper crossmember (5) of the chassis (2), and of at least one nut (26) for adjust the length of the threaded rod (25) between the two crosspieces (5, 16). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le châssis (2) comprend une traverse supérieure (5) reliant les deux montants (4a, 4b) dudit châssis (2), en ce que l'élément mobile (3) comprend une traverse inférieure (16) reliant les deux montants (15a, 15b) dudit élément mobile (3), et en ce que les moyens de réglage du positionnement de l'élément mobile sont constitués d'au moins une tige filetée, la tige filetée étant montée fixe sur la traverse supérieure du châssis et traversant la traverse inférieure de l'élément mobile, et d'au moins un écrou pour régler la longueur de la tige filetée entre les deux traverses.Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame (2) comprises an upper cross member (5) connecting the two uprights (4a, 4b) of said frame (2), in that the movable member (3) comprises a lower crossmember (16) connecting the two uprights (15a, 15b) of said movable element (3), and in that the means for adjusting the positioning of the movable element consist of at least one threaded rod, the rod threaded being fixedly mounted on the upper cross member of the frame and passing through the lower cross member of the movable member, and at least one nut to adjust the length of the threaded rod between the two crosspieces. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de réglage (25, 26) sont prévus à une hauteur comprise entre 1,20 m et 1,90 m du sol.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustment means (25, 26) are provided at a height of between 1.20 m and 1.90 m from the ground. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de protection (7, 18) sont constitués d'un grillage.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protection means (7, 18) consist of a grid. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le châssis (2) comprend une traverse inférieure (6) reliant ses deux montants (4a, 4b) et pourvue d'une plinthe (11).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (2) comprises a lower crossbar (6) connecting its two uprights (4a, 4b) and provided with a plinth (11). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le châssis (2) est équipé de poignées (9) facilitant sa manipulation.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (2) is equipped with handles (9) facilitating its handling. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément mobile (3) comprend une traverse supérieure (17) reliant ses deux montants (15a, 15b) et disposée de manière à laisser un espace entre ladite traverse supérieure (17) et lesdits montants (15a, 15b), ledit espace étant suffisant pour dégager la zone supérieure de l'ouverture.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable element (3) comprises an upper cross member (17) connecting its two uprights (15a, 15b) and arranged so as to leave a space between said upper cross member (17) and said uprights (15a, 15b), said space being sufficient to clear the upper zone of the opening. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément mobile (3) comprend, aux extrémités libres (20a, 20b) de ses montants (15a, 15b), des plaques (19) formant des butées.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable element (3) comprises, at the free ends (20a, 20b) of its uprights (15a, 15b), plates (19) forming stops. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le châssis (2) est de forme rectangulaire, les montants (4a, 4b) du châssis (2) étant creux, et en ce que l'élément mobile (3) présente la forme d'un H, les montants (15a, 15b) de l'élément mobile (3) étant agencés pour coulisser dans les montants (4a, 4b) creux du châssis (2).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (2) is of rectangular shape, the uprights (4a, 4b) of the frame (2) being hollow, and in that the movable element (3) has the shape of an H, the uprights (15a, 15b) of the movable member (3) being arranged to slide in the uprights (4a, 4b) of the hollow frame (2).
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