EP2374954B1 - Section for structures and relative structure - Google Patents

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EP2374954B1
EP2374954B1 EP11160684.4A EP11160684A EP2374954B1 EP 2374954 B1 EP2374954 B1 EP 2374954B1 EP 11160684 A EP11160684 A EP 11160684A EP 2374954 B1 EP2374954 B1 EP 2374954B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/06—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction, e.g. cross section or material of framework members
    • E04B9/12—Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction
    • E04B9/122—Connections between non-parallel members of the supporting construction one member passing through the other member, both members laying at least partly in the same plane

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  • the present invention relates to a section for structures, preferably of false ceilings and a relative structure.
  • the sections of the prior art have a "T" profile comprising a central rib, a plate perpendicular to the central rib, and coupling elements positioned on the lateral ends of the rib.
  • the coupling elements engage mechanically on dedicated apertures made on the central rib.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks and limitations of the solutions of the prior art and, in particular, to provide a section which is simple and economical to produce which ensures reliable assembly.
  • figure 1 shows a side view of a section according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • figure 2 shows a side view of the section in figure 1 , from the side shown by the arrow II in figure 1 ;
  • figure 3 shows a cross-section view of the section in figure 1 , along the section plane III-III in figure 2 ;
  • figure 4 shows a view of a structure comprising sections according to the present invention
  • figure 5 shows a cross-section view of the structure in figure 4 , along the section plane V-V in figure 4 ;
  • figure 6 shows a cross-section view of the structure in figure 4 , along the section plane V-V in figure 4 ;
  • figure 7 shows a perspective view of the section illustrated in figure 1 ;
  • figure 8 shows a perspective view of three sections according to the invention in an assembly position.
  • reference numeral 4, 4' globally denotes a section, in particular for structures 8, having a main longitudinal extension X-X from a first to a second end 12, 16.
  • the section 4 has, in proximity of at least one of said ends 12, 16, a coupling element 20 suitable to engage with a further section 4".
  • the section 4 comprises a rib 24 and a plate 28 positioned perpendicular to the rib 24 so as to form an overall "T" section.
  • the rib 24, on the side opposite the plate 28, comprises a longitudinal stiffening element 42.
  • the rib 24 comprises at least one engagement aperture 36 shaped to house said coupling element 20 and positioned between said first and second ends 12,16.
  • the coupling element 20 comprises an attachment base 40 to the rib 24 which projects at least partially from the section 4 with a free end 44, and a tongue 48 elastically flexible and connected to the attachment base 40.
  • the attachment base 40 is attached to the rib by riveting, welding, gluing and/or threaded connection means.
  • the tongue 48 is obtained through shearing and bending of a portion of the attachment base 40, so as to form an angle of incidence with the attachment base 40 itself.
  • the tongue 48 is provided with a coupling hole 52, and the engagement aperture 36 defines at least a first tooth 56 suitable to engage with the coupling hole 52 of the flexible tongue 48.
  • the engagement aperture 28 has a first pair of guides 60 positioned on opposite sides to the first tooth 56, and said coupling element 20 has a first pair of tabs 64 overhanging the attachment base 40; said guides 60 co-operate so as to slide with the tabs 64 to guide the engagement of the coupling element 20.
  • the engagement aperture 36 defines at least a second tooth 68, opposite the first tooth 56 in relation to a centreline plane M-M of the engagement aperture 36 orthogonal to the main longitudinal extension X-X, to permit the contemporary restraint of two coupling elements 20 of two separate sections 4', 4".
  • the engagement aperture 36 has a second pair of guides 72 positioned on opposite sides to the second tooth 68, to permit the guided engagement of two coupling elements 20 of two separate sections 4', 4".
  • said centreline plane M-M is also a plane of symmetry for the engagement aperture 36.
  • the free end 44 of the attachment base 40 preferably has a pair of shoulders 76 which define a limit stop in the insertion of the attachment element 20 inside the engagement aperture 36, said shoulders 76 abutting against the rib 24.
  • the free end 44 may have a pair of bevelled drafts 80 to facilitate insertion of the attachment element 20 inside the engagement aperture 36.
  • the sections 4, 4', 4" of the present invention may advantageously be assembled to each other to form a structure 8, in particular to support false ceilings.
  • Said structure 8 ( figures 4 , 6 ) comprises a plurality of sections 4, 4',4" mechanically connected to each other so that the attachment element 20 of a first section 4' engages in the engagement aperture 36 of a second section 4".
  • the section is economical and simple to produce.
  • the section guarantees a reliable mechanical connection and stability of the structure obtained by the interconnection of such sections.

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  • The present invention relates to a section for structures, preferably of false ceilings and a relative structure.
  • It is known of in the art to make structures for false ceilings comprising a plurality of sections mechanically coupled to each other.
  • The sections of the prior art have a "T" profile comprising a central rib, a plate perpendicular to the central rib, and coupling elements positioned on the lateral ends of the rib.
  • The coupling elements engage mechanically on dedicated apertures made on the central rib.
  • The solutions of the prior art are rather complex and expensive to produce.
  • US 2004/159064 A1 describes a section according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks and limitations of the solutions of the prior art and, in particular, to provide a section which is simple and economical to produce which ensures reliable assembly.
  • Such purpose is achieved by a section according to claim 1 and by a structure according to claim 10.
  • Other embodiments of the present invention are described in the remaining claims.
  • Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will be clearly comprehensible from the description given below of its preferred embodiments, made by way of a non-limiting example, wherein:
  • figure 1 shows a side view of a section according to one embodiment of the present invention;
  • figure 2 shows a side view of the section in figure 1, from the side shown by the arrow II in figure 1;
  • figure 3 shows a cross-section view of the section in figure 1, along the section plane III-III in figure 2;
  • figure 4 shows a view of a structure comprising sections according to the present invention;
  • figure 5 shows a cross-section view of the structure in figure 4, along the section plane V-V in figure 4;
  • figure 6 shows a cross-section view of the structure in figure 4, along the section plane V-V in figure 4;
  • figure 7 shows a perspective view of the section illustrated in figure 1;
  • figure 8 shows a perspective view of three sections according to the invention in an assembly position.
  • The elements or parts of elements common to the embodiments described below will be indicated using the same reference numerals.
  • With reference to the aforesaid drawings, reference numeral 4, 4' globally denotes a section, in particular for structures 8, having a main longitudinal extension X-X from a first to a second end 12, 16.
  • The section 4 has, in proximity of at least one of said ends 12, 16, a coupling element 20 suitable to engage with a further section 4".
  • The section 4 comprises a rib 24 and a plate 28 positioned perpendicular to the rib 24 so as to form an overall "T" section.
  • Preferably the rib 24, on the side opposite the plate 28, comprises a longitudinal stiffening element 42.
  • The rib 24 comprises at least one engagement aperture 36 shaped to house said coupling element 20 and positioned between said first and second ends 12,16.
  • The coupling element 20 comprises an attachment base 40 to the rib 24 which projects at least partially from the section 4 with a free end 44, and a tongue 48 elastically flexible and connected to the attachment base 40.
  • For example, the attachment base 40 is attached to the rib by riveting, welding, gluing and/or threaded connection means.
  • Advantageously, the tongue 48 is obtained through shearing and bending of a portion of the attachment base 40, so as to form an angle of incidence with the attachment base 40 itself.
  • The tongue 48 is provided with a coupling hole 52, and the engagement aperture 36 defines at least a first tooth 56 suitable to engage with the coupling hole 52 of the flexible tongue 48.
  • According to one embodiment, the engagement aperture 28 has a first pair of guides 60 positioned on opposite sides to the first tooth 56, and said coupling element 20 has a first pair of tabs 64 overhanging the attachment base 40; said guides 60 co-operate so as to slide with the tabs 64 to guide the engagement of the coupling element 20.
  • According to a further embodiment, the engagement aperture 36 defines at least a second tooth 68, opposite the first tooth 56 in relation to a centreline plane M-M of the engagement aperture 36 orthogonal to the main longitudinal extension X-X, to permit the contemporary restraint of two coupling elements 20 of two separate sections 4', 4".
  • According to a further embodiment, the engagement aperture 36 has a second pair of guides 72 positioned on opposite sides to the second tooth 68, to permit the guided engagement of two coupling elements 20 of two separate sections 4', 4".
  • Preferably, said centreline plane M-M is also a plane of symmetry for the engagement aperture 36.
  • The free end 44 of the attachment base 40 preferably has a pair of shoulders 76 which define a limit stop in the insertion of the attachment element 20 inside the engagement aperture 36, said shoulders 76 abutting against the rib 24.
  • The free end 44 may have a pair of bevelled drafts 80 to facilitate insertion of the attachment element 20 inside the engagement aperture 36.
  • The sections 4, 4', 4" of the present invention may advantageously be assembled to each other to form a structure 8, in particular to support false ceilings.
  • Said structure 8 (figures 4, 6) comprises a plurality of sections 4, 4',4" mechanically connected to each other so that the attachment element 20 of a first section 4' engages in the engagement aperture 36 of a second section 4".
  • As may be appreciated from the description, the section according to the invention makes it possible to overcome the drawbacks presented in the prior art.
  • In particular, the section is economical and simple to produce.
  • In addition, the section guarantees a reliable mechanical connection and stability of the structure obtained by the interconnection of such sections.
  • A person skilled in the art may make numerous modifications and variations to the sections described above so as to satisfy contingent and specific requirements, all contained within the scope of the appended claims.

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  1. Section (4,4',4") in particular for structures (8), having a main longitudinal extension (X-X) from a first to a second end (12,16),
    the section (4,4',4") having, in proximity of at least one of said ends (12, 16), a coupling element (20) suitable to engage with a further section (4"),
    the section (4,4',4") comprising a rib (24) and a plate (28) positioned perpendicular to the rib (24) so as to form an overall "T" section,
    the rib (24) comprising at least one engagement aperture (36) shaped to house said coupling element (20), the engagement aperture (36) being positioned between said first and second ends (12,16),
    the coupling element (20) comprises an attachment base (40) to the rib (24) which projects at least partially from the section (4,4',4") with a free end (44), and a tongue (48) elastically flexible and connected to the attachment base (40),
    the tongue (48) being obtained through shearing and bending of a portion of the attachment base 40, so as to form an angle of incidence with the attachment base 40 itself, the engagement aperture (36) defining at least a first tooth
    characterised in that the tongue (48) being provided with a coupling hole (52), the at least one first tooth (56) being suitable to engage with the coupling hole (52) of the tongue (48).
  2. Section (4) according to claim 1, wherein the engagement aperture (36) has a first pair of guides (60) positioned on opposite sides to the first tooth (56), and said coupling element (20) has a first pair of tabs (64) overhanging the attachment base (40), said first guides (60) co-operating so as to slide with the first tabs (64) to guide the engagement of the coupling element (20).
  3. Section (4) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the engagement aperture (36) defines at least a second tooth (68), opposite the first tooth (56) in relation to a centreline plane (M-M) of the engagement aperture (36) orthogonal to the main longitudinal extension (X-X), to permit the contemporary restraint of two coupling elements (20) of two separate sections (4' , 4").
  4. Section (4) according to claim 3, wherein said centreline plane (M-M) is also a plane of symmetry for the engagement aperture (36).
  5. Section (4) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the engagement aperture (36) has a second pair of guides (72) positioned on opposite sides to the second tooth (68), to permit the guided engagement of two coupling elements (20) of two separate sections (4', 4").
  6. Section (4) according to any of the previous claims, wherein the attachment base (40) is attached to the rib (24) by riveting, welding, gluing and/or threaded connection means.
  7. Section (4) according to any of the previous claims, wherein the free end (44) of the attachment base (40) has a pair of shoulders (76) which define a limit stop in the insertion of the attachment element (20) inside the engagement aperture (36), said shoulders (76) abutting against the rib (24).
  8. Section (4) according to any of the previous claims, wherein the free end (44) has a pair of bevelled drafts (80) to facilitate insertion of the attachment element (20) inside the engagement aperture (36).
  9. Section (4) according to any of the previous claims, wherein said rib (24), on the side opposite the plate (28), comprises a longitudinal stiffening element (42).
  10. Structure (8), in particular to support false ceilings, comprising a plurality of sections (4, 4', 4") according to one or more of the previous claims, wherein said sections (4,4',4",) are mechanically connected to each other so that the attachment element (20) of a first section (4') engages in the engagement aperture (36) of a second section (4").
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