EP2525033B1 - Framing for sliding panels - Google Patents

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EP2525033B1
EP2525033B1 EP11166993.3A EP11166993A EP2525033B1 EP 2525033 B1 EP2525033 B1 EP 2525033B1 EP 11166993 A EP11166993 A EP 11166993A EP 2525033 B1 EP2525033 B1 EP 2525033B1
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Priority to US13/136,941 priority patent/US8578668B2/en
Priority to PCT/IB2012/050480 priority patent/WO2012160449A1/en
Priority to US14/235,279 priority patent/US20140202083A1/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0621—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides
    • E05D15/066—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom
    • E05D15/0691—Top guides
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0621—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides
    • E05D15/066—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom
    • E05D15/0665—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom on wheels with fixed axis
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0621—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides
    • E05D15/066—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom
    • E05D15/0678—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom on balls or floating rollers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
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    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0621—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides
    • E05D15/066—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom
    • E05D15/0682—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom on sliding blocks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0621—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides
    • E05D15/066—Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides for wings supported at the bottom
    • E05D15/0686—Tracks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B1/00—Border constructions of openings in walls, floors, or ceilings; Frames to be rigidly mounted in such openings
    • E06B1/04—Frames for doors, windows, or the like to be fixed in openings
    • E06B1/36—Frames uniquely adapted for windows
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/32—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing
    • E06B3/34—Arrangements of wings characterised by the manner of movement; Arrangements of movable wings in openings; Features of wings or frames relating solely to the manner of movement of the wing with only one kind of movement
    • E06B3/42—Sliding wings; Details of frames with respect to guiding
    • E06B3/46—Horizontally-sliding wings
    • E06B3/4609—Horizontally-sliding wings for windows
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/06—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/0604—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane allowing an additional movement
    • E05D15/0608—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane allowing an additional movement caused by track lay-out
    • E05D15/0613—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane allowing an additional movement caused by track lay-out with multi-directional trolleys
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/13—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof characterised by the type of wing
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  • the present invention relates to a frame-embrasure assembly for walls sliding in the recess, in particular for windows and French windows, arranged to embrace and maintain at least one wall.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a frame-door assembly such that the various elements constituting the fixed frame are entirely positioned above or below the outer surface of the doorway so that the fixed frame reveals no protruding element outside the doorway.
  • the figure 1 of the document WO-2010/130837 discloses a set of frames-embrasure for sliding walls.
  • the upper part of the T-shaped guide rail (10) is positioned recessed in the opening groove of the embrasure.
  • the elements of the frame including the fixed frame, positioned outside the embrasure form protrusions relative to the floor or ceiling and have various disadvantages both from an aesthetic point of view that functional.
  • Such elements come to interrupt the plans formed by the floors and ceilings.
  • This type of frame does not provide an impression of continuity and uniqueness of floors and ceilings.
  • the aesthetic aspect of the building is therefore depreciated.
  • Said elements projecting from the embrasure also have a major drawback as to the risk of tripping and injury for a person moving between the spaces separated by the doorway.
  • these protruding elements are difficult obstacles for people moving in a wheelchair or using a walker.
  • the operation of objects, wheel mounted or not can be difficult because of these projecting elements. This includes moving furniture, especially chairs, lounge chairs, chairs and tables, as well as umbrellas, barbecues, potted plants or any decorative items.
  • the present invention therefore aims to provide a solution to the aforementioned problems.
  • the invention thus configured provides a frame in which the various elements constituting the fixed frame are entirely positioned above or below the outer surface of the recess so that the fixed frame does not reveal any protruding element in the frame. outside the doorway. Therefore, the use of such a device provides an impression of continuity and uniqueness of floors and ceilings between spaces separated by the doorway. The aestheticism of the place is not therefore depreciated by the presence of constituent elements of the fixed frame. Due to the absence of projecting element of the embrasure, the ease of circulation between the spaces separated by the doorway is not impeded. The risks of tripping and injury are avoided. Access to the spaces separated by the doorway for persons with reduced mobility or disabilities, as well as the maneuvering of objects between said spaces, is also facilitated.
  • the figure 1 is a sectional view along a vertical plane of the lower part of a frame according to the invention, in a first embodiment.
  • the frame designed to embrace and maintain a wall 5, here consisting of a double glazing unit, comprises an intermediate element 4, a fixed frame 1 and displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1 allowing the wall 5 to be displaced. along the fixed frame 1.
  • the intermediate element 4 is intended to be fixed to said wall 5.
  • the intermediate element 4 comprises a profile 4c, for example, in U capping the wall 5 on one of its longitudinal edges 5a, the intermediate element 4 and the wall 5 being made integral by the bonding of at least one face 5b and 5c of the wall 5 with at least one longitudinal flange of the profile 4c U.
  • the intermediate element 4 comprises two main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b connected at one of their ends to the profile 4c and two longitudinal pads 4d and 4e connected to the other end of the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b.
  • the embrasure 3 of the frame comprises two open grooves 6a and 6b defining two lateral embrasure elements 3b and 3c and at least one intermediate embrasure element 3a disposed between the open grooves 6a and 6b.
  • the term "through groove” means a groove opening on either side of the embrasure 3.
  • the outgoing grooves 6a and 6b are of a width less than 15 mm, preferably equal to 10 mm, whereas their section is preferably rectangular .
  • the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b respectively pass through the outgoing grooves 6a and 6b so that the profile 4c is entirely positioned outside the embrasure 3, that is to say above the upper surface S e side embrasure elements 3b and 3c.
  • This surface S e is aligned with the floor of the building inside which is arranged the frame. Similarly, in the case of the upper part of the frame, this surface S e will advantageously be aligned with the ceiling of the building inside which the frame is arranged, the configuration of the frame being then symmetrical with respect to to a horizontal plane from that shown on the figure 1 .
  • the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b are preferably transversely centered in the emergent grooves 6a and 6b and the width of the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b is dimensioned so that the transverse distance between these and the embrasure 3 is smaller at 5 mm.
  • the longitudinal pads 4d and 4e are equipped with 4f and 4g support strips arranged longitudinally.
  • the support strips 4f and 4g cooperate with the displacement means 2 which comprise bearing sliding support units 2a each having two ball bearings 2b and 2c rolling on the support strips 4f and 4g. Therefore, the intermediate element 4, cooperating with the displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1, allows the longitudinal displacement of the wall 5 along the fixed frame 1.
  • the ball bearings 2b and 2c preferably likewise dimension, are mounted on fixed axes and inclined in the opposite direction of a small angle relative to the horizontal so as to ensure self-centering of the wall 5 during its sliding.
  • the moving means 2 will be more fully detailed below in the description of the figure 2 .
  • the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b delimit a longitudinal groove 7 in the intermediate element 4 in which the intermediate embrasure element 3a is engaged.
  • the intermediate embrasure element 3a can be held in the longitudinal groove 7 by various connection means connected to the fixed frame 1.
  • the fixed frame 1 comprises an inverted U-shaped cover 1 c placed on two banks 1 h and 1i of the longitudinal profiles respectively 1a and 1b forming the fixed frame 1.
  • the benches 1h and 1i are preferably coplanar.
  • connection means 8 comprising at least one screw 8a and optionally a spacer 8b, the intermediate embrasure element 3a is fixed on the cover profile 1c and held in the longitudinal groove 7.
  • the intermediate embrasure element 3a is transversely centered in the longitudinal groove 7 and the width of the intermediate embrasure element 3a is dimensioned so that the transverse distance therebetween and the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b is less than 5 mm.
  • the transverse distance between the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b, that is to say the width of the longitudinal groove 7, and a fortiori the width of the intermediate embrasure element 3a depend on the width of the wall 5. In a double-glazed wall, the distance between the two main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b is typically of the order of 35 mm.
  • the intermediate embrasure element 3a is preferably dimensioned and positioned so that its upper surface S is at the level of the upper surface S e side embrasure elements 3b and 3c.
  • connection means 10 comprise at least one connecting strip 10a engaged in at least one groove 10b formed in the lateral edges of longitudinal profiles 1a. and 1b.
  • connection means 10 comprise two connecting strips 10a each engaged in a different groove 10b.
  • Longitudinal profiles 1a and 1b respectively comprise a longitudinal wing 1f and 1g with, at their upper part, a pair of recessed rims 1j, 1k and 11.1m which respectively hold brushes 11a and 11b in contact with the element intermediate 4 and, in their central part, an internal longitudinal rib 1d and 1e.
  • the displacement means 2 are secured to the cover profile 1c by means of transverse pins 9 disposed between the inner longitudinal ribs 1d and 1e and dimensioned according to the width of these internal longitudinal ribs 1d and 1e.
  • the wall 5 is arranged to slide longitudinally, that is to say in the plane perpendicular to the plane of the figure 1 in the fixed frame 1.
  • the frame does not reveal any projecting element outside the recess 3, the various elements constituting the fixed frame 1 being entirely positioned inside the recess 3.
  • ci that is to say below the surfaces S and S e of the embrasure elements 3a, 3b and 3c for the lower part of the frame and above the surfaces S and S e of the elements of embrasure 3a, 3b and 3c for the upper part of the frame. From the aesthetic and functional point of view, the aforementioned disadvantages of traditional frames are avoided.
  • the figure 2 is an exploded axonometric perspective view of the lower part of the frame of the figure 1 . We find in this frame view the same elements as in the figure 1 so it's not necessary to list them again. The description of the figure 2 focuses on the means of displacement 2 and their interactions with different elements of the framework.
  • the European patent application EP 2 093 364 A1 filed by the Applicant, details and claims such displacement means.
  • the fixed frame 1 comprises an inverted U-shaped cover profile 1c placed on two benches 1h and 1i longitudinal profiles respectively 1a and 1b.
  • the 1h and 1i benches are preferably coplanar.
  • displacement means 2 resting on the 1h and 1i benches are placed at a distance distance.
  • the profile 1c can serve, as mentioned above, to maintain by means of connection means 8 the element of intermediate embrasure 3a in the throat longitudinal 7 delimited by the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b.
  • Each unit of displacement means 2 comprises a rectangular base plate 2d, two suspension blocks 2e mounted at the ends of the rectangular base plate 2d and a sliding bearing support unit 2a.
  • the sliding bearing support units 2a each have two ball bearings 2b and 2c preferably of the same size.
  • the ball bearings 2b and 2c are mounted on fixed axes and inclined in the opposite direction of a small angle relative to the horizontal so as to ensure self-centering of the wall 5 during its sliding.
  • the cover profile 1c has distance distance elongate openings 1 n on its horizontal or near-horizontal face and 1p bores on its vertical or quasi-vertical faces.
  • the elongated openings 1n are placed so as to allow the ball bearings 2b and 2c to cooperate with the intermediate element 4, in particular with the longitudinal shoes 4d and 4e respectively equipped with support strips 4f and 4g.
  • each suspension block 2e has four bores 2f perpendicular to the base plate 2d and partially threaded.
  • a screw and a spring are engaged in each of the bores 2f and connect the suspension blocks 2e to the base plate 2d.
  • the dimensions of the screws and springs as well as the clamping are adjusted so that a space is maintained between the suspension blocks 2e and the base plate 2d.
  • the springs can be compressed without the 2nd suspension blocks coming into contact with the base plate 2d. The desired suspension effect is therefore ensured. Beyond an upper limit value of the load, the compression of the springs is such that the suspension blocks 2e are brought into contact with the base plate 2d.
  • the figure 3 is a vertical section of the lower part of a frame with two contiguous frames.
  • the two fixed frames 1 are in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention shown in the figure 1 except that the longitudinal sections 1a and 1b of each respective frame are positioned so that two longitudinal sections 1b are adjacent and therefore constitute the inner longitudinal profiles of the frame, the longitudinal sections 1a constituting the outer longitudinal profiles of the frame; framing.
  • the two fixed frames 1 are held integral with each other by means of connection means 12. These are similar to the connection means 10 now secured to the profiles 1a and 1b of each fixed frame 1.
  • the means 12 comprise at least one connecting strip 12a engaged in at least one groove 12b of the lateral edges of the longitudinal profiles 1b.
  • the connection means 12 comprise two connecting strips 12a each engaged in a different groove 12b.
  • a heat seal 13 is positioned between the longitudinal profiles 1b of the fixed frames 1 contiguous.
  • the figure 4 is a sectional view along a vertical plane of the lower part of a frame not forming part of the invention.
  • the frame designed to embrace and maintain a wall 5, again consisting of a double glazing, comprises an intermediate element 4, a fixed frame 1 and displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1 allowing the displacement of the wall 5 along the fixed frame 1.
  • the intermediate element 4 differs mainly.
  • the intermediate element 4 comprises a profile 4c intended to be fixed to the wall 5, a main longitudinal wing 4a connected at one of its ends to the profile 4c and at the other end to a transverse wing 4h on which two longitudinal pads 4d and 4th are connected using two longitudinal longitudinal wings 4i and 4j.
  • the embrasure 3 comprises a through groove 6a.
  • the emergent groove 6a is of a width less than 15 mm, preferably equal to 10 mm while its section is preferably rectangular.
  • the main longitudinal wing 4a passes through the emergent groove 6a so that the profile 4c is entirely positioned outside the embrasure 3, that is to say above the outer surface S e of the doorway 3 for the lower part of the frame or below the outer surface S e of the embrasure 3 for the upper part of the frame.
  • the main longitudinal flange 4a is preferably transversely centered in the emerging groove 6a and the width of the longitudinal flange 4a is dimensioned so that the transverse distance therebetween and the embrasure 3 is less than 5 mm.
  • the intermediate element 4 cooperates with the displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1 in the same manner as in the first embodiment of the invention shown sure Figures 1 to 3 . This cooperation allows the longitudinal displacement of the wall 5 along the fixed frame 1.
  • the wall 5 is arranged to slide longitudinally, that is to say in the plane perpendicular to the plane of the figure 4 in the fixed frame 1.
  • the frame does not reveal any projecting element outside the recess 3, the various elements constituting the fixed frame being entirely positioned inside thereof , that is to say below the surface Se of the embrasure 3 for the lower part of the frame and above the outer surface Se of the embrasure 3 for the upper part of the frame . From the aesthetic and functional point of view, the aforementioned disadvantages of traditional frames are avoided.
  • the first embodiment of the invention is preferred to the frame presented to the figure 4 since the forces and constraints related to the weight of the wall are taken up by the two main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b.
  • the intermediate element and the moving means differ mainly.
  • the intermediate element comprising a profile intended to be fixed to the wall and a longitudinal main wing connected to one of its ends to said profile, is equipped with a single longitudinal pad connected to the other end of the main longitudinal wing.
  • the main longitudinal wing passes through a groove opening so that said profile is fully positioned outside the doorway.
  • the intermediate element cooperates with displacement means associated with the fixed frame.
  • These moving means are described in the European patent application EP 2 221 440 A1 . They comprise rolling slide support units. These consist of an inverted U-shaped rail mounted on two benches of the longitudinal profiles forming the fixed frame.
  • the sliding bearing support units comprise a shaft traversing transversely the U-shaped rail and bearing a ball bearing.
  • the intermediate element rests on the ball bearing.
  • the rolling slide support units are spaced apart along the fixed frame. The cooperation of the intermediate element with the displacement means allows the longitudinal displacement of the wall along the fixed frame.
  • the longitudinal sections forming the fixed frame comprise bosses intended to center the moving means in the fixed frame.
  • the frame thus configured does not reveal any projecting element outside the doorway, the various elements constituting the fixed frame being entirely positioned inside thereof. From the aesthetic and functional point of view, the aforementioned disadvantages of traditional frames are avoided.
  • the sliding bearing support units may advantageously comprise two ball bearings mounted on the same shaft so that two longitudinal pads of an intermediate element can cooperate with the displacement means.

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

La présente invention concerne un ensemble encadrement-embrasure pour parois coulissant dans l'embrasure, en particulier pour fenêtres et portes-fenêtres, agencé pour embrasser et maintenir au moins une paroi.The present invention relates to a frame-embrasure assembly for walls sliding in the recess, in particular for windows and French windows, arranged to embrace and maintain at least one wall.

La présente invention a pour but de proposer un ensemble encadrement-embrasure de telle sorte que les différents éléments constitutifs du cadre fixe sont entièrement positionnés au-dessus ou au-dessous de la surface externe de l'embrasure de telle sorte que le cadre fixe ne révèle aucun élément en saillie à l'extérieur de l'embrasure.The object of the present invention is to provide a frame-door assembly such that the various elements constituting the fixed frame are entirely positioned above or below the outer surface of the doorway so that the fixed frame reveals no protruding element outside the doorway.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Dans les encadrements traditionnels pour parois coulissant dans une embrasure, les profilés longitudinaux du cadre fixe sont positionnés, tout du moins partiellement, en saillie de l'embrasure de sorte à embrasser la paroi. Il est connu d'utiliser divers dispositifs associés audit cadre fixe de sorte à offrir un support de coulissement à la paroi. La demande de brevet européen EP 2 221 440 A1 détaille et revendique un tel encadrement et un tel support de coulissement alors que la demande EP 2 093 364 A1 détaille et revendique un autre type de support de coulissement.In traditional frames for sliding walls in an embrasure, the longitudinal sections of the fixed frame are positioned, at least partially, projecting from the recess so as to embrace the wall. It is known to use various devices associated with said fixed frame so as to provide a sliding support to the wall. The European patent application EP 2 221 440 A1 details and claims such a framework and such a sliding support while the demand EP 2 093 364 A1 details and claims another type of sliding support.

La figure 1 du document WO-A-2010/130837 divulgue un ensemble d'encadrement-embrasure pour parois coulissant. La partie superieure du rail de guidage (10) en forme de T est positionnée en retrait dans la rainure débouchante de l'embrasure.The figure 1 of the document WO-2010/130837 discloses a set of frames-embrasure for sliding walls. The upper part of the T-shaped guide rail (10) is positioned recessed in the opening groove of the embrasure.

Le document US-A-1731801 divulgue un ensemble d'encadrement-embrasure comprenant les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.The document US Patent 1731801 discloses a framing-embrasure assembly comprising the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Les éléments de l'encadrement, notamment le cadre fixe, positionnés à l'extérieur de l'embrasure forment des saillies par rapport au sol ou au plafond et présentent divers inconvénients tant du point de vue esthétique que fonctionnel. Premièrement, de tels éléments viennent interrompre les plans constitués par les sols et les plafonds. Ce type d'encadrement ne procure donc pas une impression de continuité et d'unicité des sols et des plafonds. L'aspect esthétique du bâtiment en est donc déprécié. Lesdits éléments en saillie de l'embrasure présentent également un inconvénient majeur quant au risque de trébuchement et de blessure pour une personne se déplaçant entre les espaces séparés par l'embrasure. Par ailleurs, ces éléments en saillie constituent des obstacles difficilement franchissables pour les personnes se déplaçant en fauteuil roulant ou utilisant un déambulateur. Par ailleurs, la manoeuvre d'objets, montés sur roue ou non, peut s'avérer difficile du fait de ces éléments en saillie. On pense notamment au déplacement de mobilier, en particulier de chaises, de chaises longues, de fauteuils et de tables, ainsi que de parasol, de barbecue, de plantes en pot ou de tout objet de décoration.The elements of the frame, including the fixed frame, positioned outside the embrasure form protrusions relative to the floor or ceiling and have various disadvantages both from an aesthetic point of view that functional. First, such elements come to interrupt the plans formed by the floors and ceilings. This type of frame does not provide an impression of continuity and uniqueness of floors and ceilings. The aesthetic aspect of the building is therefore depreciated. Said elements projecting from the embrasure also have a major drawback as to the risk of tripping and injury for a person moving between the spaces separated by the doorway. Moreover, these protruding elements are difficult obstacles for people moving in a wheelchair or using a walker. Moreover, the operation of objects, wheel mounted or not, can be difficult because of these projecting elements. This includes moving furniture, especially chairs, lounge chairs, chairs and tables, as well as umbrellas, barbecues, potted plants or any decorative items.

La présente invention vise donc à fournir une solution aux problèmes susmentionnés.The present invention therefore aims to provide a solution to the aforementioned problems.

Divulgation de l'inventionDisclosure of the invention

A cet effet, conformément à l'invention, il est proposé un ensemble encadrement-embrasure pour parois conforme à la revendication 1. D'autres configurations possibles de l'invention sont définies dans les revendications 2 à 15.For this purpose, according to the invention, there is provided a frame-embrasure assembly for walls according to claim 1. Other possible configurations of the invention are defined in claims 2 to 15.

L'invention ainsi configurée fournit un encadrement dans lequel les différents éléments constitutifs du cadre fixe sont entièrement positionnés au-dessus ou au-dessous de la surface externe de l'embrasure de telle sorte que le cadre fixe ne révèle aucun élément en saillie à l'extérieur de l'embrasure. Par conséquent, l'utilisation d'un tel dispositif procure une impression de continuité et d'unicité des sols et des plafonds entre les espaces séparés par l'embrasure. L'esthétisme du lieu n'est pas donc pas déprécié par la présence d'éléments constitutifs du cadre fixe. De par l'absence d'élément en saillie de l'embrasure, la facilité de circulation entre les espaces séparés par l'embrasure n'est pas entravée. Les risques de trébuchement et de blessure sont évités. L'accès aux espaces séparés par l'embrasure pour les personnes à mobilité réduite ou handicapées, de même que la manoeuvre d'objets entre lesdits espaces, en est également facilité.The invention thus configured provides a frame in which the various elements constituting the fixed frame are entirely positioned above or below the outer surface of the recess so that the fixed frame does not reveal any protruding element in the frame. outside the doorway. Therefore, the use of such a device provides an impression of continuity and uniqueness of floors and ceilings between spaces separated by the doorway. The aestheticism of the place is not therefore depreciated by the presence of constituent elements of the fixed frame. Due to the absence of projecting element of the embrasure, the ease of circulation between the spaces separated by the doorway is not impeded. The risks of tripping and injury are avoided. Access to the spaces separated by the doorway for persons with reduced mobility or disabilities, as well as the maneuvering of objects between said spaces, is also facilitated.

Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de la présente invention seront mieux compris à la lecture de modes particuliers de réalisation de l'invention et en référence aux dessins dans lesquels:

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe selon un plan vertical de la partie inférieure d'un encadrement selon l'invention, dans une première forme d'exécution;
  • la figure 2 une vue en perspective axonométrique éclatée de la partie inférieure de l'encadrement selon la figure 1;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe selon un plan vertical de la partie inférieure d'un encadrement à deux cadres accolés selon l'invention, les deux cadres étant conformes à la première forme d'exécution de l'invention;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon un plan vertical de la partie inférieure d'un encadrement ne faisant pas partie de l'invention.
Other advantages and features of the present invention will be better understood on reading particular embodiments of the invention and with reference to the drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a sectional view along a vertical plane of the lower part of a frame according to the invention, in a first embodiment;
  • the figure 2 an exploded axonometric perspective view of the lower part of the frame according to the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 is a sectional view along a vertical plane of the lower part of a frame with two frames contiguous according to the invention, the two frames being in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 4 is a sectional view along a vertical plane of the lower part of a frame not forming part of the invention.

Description détaillée des modes d'exécution de l'inventionDetailed description of the embodiments of the invention

L'invention est décrite en référence aux figures 1 à 4 qui illustrent, tel un exemple, deux formes d'exécution de l'invention adaptées au maintien d'un vitrage double. Ces exemples d'application ne sont en rien limitatifs de la présente invention. Par ailleurs, le dispositif de l'invention peut être appliqué à d'autres types de parois.The invention is described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 which illustrate, as an example, two embodiments of the invention adapted to maintain a double glazing. These examples of application are in no way limiting of the present invention. Moreover, the device of the invention can be applied to other types of walls.

La figure 1 est une vue en coupe selon un plan vertical de la partie inférieure d'un encadrement selon l'invention, dans une première forme d'exécution. L'encadrement, agencé pour embrasser et maintenir une paroi 5, ici constitué d'un vitrage double, comprend un élément intermédiaire 4, un cadre fixe 1 et des moyens de déplacement 2 associé au cadre fixe 1 permettant le déplacement de la paroi 5 le long du cadre fixe 1. L'élément intermédiaire 4 est destiné à être fixé à ladite paroi 5. Pour ce faire, l'élément intermédiaire 4 comporte un profil 4c, par exemple, en U coiffant la paroi 5 sur un de ses bords longitudinaux 5a, l'élément intermédiaire 4 et la paroi 5 étant rendue solidaire par le collage d'au moins une face 5b et 5c de la paroi 5 avec au moins une aile longitudinale du profil 4c en U. Diverses géométries du profil 4c, telles qu'un profil en L ou en O ou un profil longitudinal plan ou quasi-plan, peuvent être utilisées en lieu et place d'un profil en U en adaptant les moyens de connexion entre le profil 4c et la paroi 5. Alors que le collage entre le profil 4c et la paroi 5 peut s'effectuer à diverses positions, d'autres moyens de connexion, tels que vis et écrous ou soudage, peuvent remplacer ou coopérer avec le collage précité. L'élément intermédiaire 4 comporte deux ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b connectées à l'une de leurs extrémités au profil 4c et deux patins longitudinaux 4d et 4e connectés à l'autre extrémité des ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b. L'embrasure 3 de l'encadrement comporte deux rainures débouchantes 6a et 6b définissant deux éléments d'embrasure latéraux 3b et 3c et au moins un élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a disposé entre les rainures débouchantes 6a et 6b. On entend par rainure débouchante une rainure débouchant de part et d'autre de l'embrasure 3. Les rainures débouchantes 6a et 6b sont d'une largeur inférieure à 15 mm, de préférence égale à 10 mm alors que leur section est de préférence rectangulaire. Les ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b traversent respectivement les rainures débouchantes 6a et 6b de sorte que le profil 4c est entièrement positionné à l'extérieur de l'embrasure 3, c'est-à-dire au-dessus de la surface supérieure Se des éléments d'embrasure latéraux 3b et 3c. Cette surface Se est alignée avec le sol du bâtiment à l'intérieur duquel est disposé l'encadrement. De manière similaire, dans le cas de la partie supérieure de l'encadrement, cette surfaces Se sera avantageusement alignée avec le plafond du bâtiment à l'intérieur duquel est disposé l'encadrement, la configuration de l'encadrement étant alors symétrique par rapport à un plan horizontal de celle représentée sur la figure 1. Les ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b sont, de préférence, transversalement centrées dans les rainures débouchantes 6a et 6b et la largeur des ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b est dimensionnée de sorte que la distance transversale entre celles-ci et l'embrasure 3 soit inférieure à 5 mm. Les patins longitudinaux 4d et 4e sont équipés de bandes de soutien 4f et 4g disposées longitudinalement. Les bandes de soutien 4f et 4g, de préférence en acier inoxydable, coopèrent avec les moyens de déplacement 2 qui comportent des unités de support de coulissement à roulement 2a disposant chacune de deux roulements à billes 2b et 2c roulant sur les bandes de soutien 4f et 4g. Par conséquent, l'élément intermédiaire 4, en coopérant avec les moyens de déplacement 2 associés au cadre fixe 1, permet le déplacement longitudinal de la paroi 5 le long du cadre fixe 1. Les roulements à billes 2b et 2c, de préférence de même dimension, sont montés sur des axes fixes et inclinés en sens inverse d'un faible angle par rapport à l'horizontal de manière à assurer un auto-centrage de la paroi 5 pendant son coulissement. Les moyens de déplacement 2 seront plus amplement détaillés ci-après dans la description de la figure 2. Les ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b délimitent une gorge longitudinale 7 dans l'élément intermédiaire 4 dans laquelle l'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a est engagé. L'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a pourra être maintenu dans la gorge longitudinale 7 par divers moyens de connexion liés au cadre fixe 1. Sur la figure 1, le cadre fixe 1 comporte un profilé de couverture 1 c en U renversé placé sur deux banquettes 1 h et 1i des profilés longitudinaux respectivement 1a et 1b formant le cadre fixe 1. Les banquettes 1h et 1i sont de préférence coplanaires. A l'aide de moyens de connexion 8 comprenant au moins une vis 8a et optionnellement une entretoise 8b, l'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a est fixé sur le profilé de couverture 1c et maintenu dans la gorge longitudinale 7. De préférence, l'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a est transversalement centré dans la gorge longitudinale 7 et la largeur de l'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a est dimensionné de sorte que la distance transversale entre celui-ci et les ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b soit inférieure à 5 mm. La distance transversale entre les ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b, c'est-à-dire la largeur de la gorge longitudinale 7, et a fortiori la largeur de l'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a dépendent de la largeur de la paroi 5. Dans une paroi à vitrage double, la distance entre les deux ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b est typiquement de l'ordre de 35 mm. L'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a est de préférence dimensionné et positionné de telle sorte que sa surface supérieure S soit au niveau de la surface supérieure Se des éléments d'embrasure latéraux 3b et 3c.The figure 1 is a sectional view along a vertical plane of the lower part of a frame according to the invention, in a first embodiment. The frame, designed to embrace and maintain a wall 5, here consisting of a double glazing unit, comprises an intermediate element 4, a fixed frame 1 and displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1 allowing the wall 5 to be displaced. along the fixed frame 1. The intermediate element 4 is intended to be fixed to said wall 5. To do this, the intermediate element 4 comprises a profile 4c, for example, in U capping the wall 5 on one of its longitudinal edges 5a, the intermediate element 4 and the wall 5 being made integral by the bonding of at least one face 5b and 5c of the wall 5 with at least one longitudinal flange of the profile 4c U. Various geometries of the profile 4c, such as a profile in L or O or a longitudinal profile plane or quasi-plane, can be used in place of a U-shaped profile by adapting the connection means between the profile 4c and the wall 5. While the bonding between the profile 4c and the wall 5 can be performed at various positions, other connection means, such as screws and nuts or welding, can replace or cooperate with the aforementioned bonding. The intermediate element 4 comprises two main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b connected at one of their ends to the profile 4c and two longitudinal pads 4d and 4e connected to the other end of the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b. The embrasure 3 of the frame comprises two open grooves 6a and 6b defining two lateral embrasure elements 3b and 3c and at least one intermediate embrasure element 3a disposed between the open grooves 6a and 6b. The term "through groove" means a groove opening on either side of the embrasure 3. The outgoing grooves 6a and 6b are of a width less than 15 mm, preferably equal to 10 mm, whereas their section is preferably rectangular . The main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b respectively pass through the outgoing grooves 6a and 6b so that the profile 4c is entirely positioned outside the embrasure 3, that is to say above the upper surface S e side embrasure elements 3b and 3c. This surface S e is aligned with the floor of the building inside which is arranged the frame. Similarly, in the case of the upper part of the frame, this surface S e will advantageously be aligned with the ceiling of the building inside which the frame is arranged, the configuration of the frame being then symmetrical with respect to to a horizontal plane from that shown on the figure 1 . The main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b are preferably transversely centered in the emergent grooves 6a and 6b and the width of the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b is dimensioned so that the transverse distance between these and the embrasure 3 is smaller at 5 mm. The longitudinal pads 4d and 4e are equipped with 4f and 4g support strips arranged longitudinally. The support strips 4f and 4g, preferably made of stainless steel, cooperate with the displacement means 2 which comprise bearing sliding support units 2a each having two ball bearings 2b and 2c rolling on the support strips 4f and 4g. Therefore, the intermediate element 4, cooperating with the displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1, allows the longitudinal displacement of the wall 5 along the fixed frame 1. The ball bearings 2b and 2c, preferably likewise dimension, are mounted on fixed axes and inclined in the opposite direction of a small angle relative to the horizontal so as to ensure self-centering of the wall 5 during its sliding. The moving means 2 will be more fully detailed below in the description of the figure 2 . The main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b delimit a longitudinal groove 7 in the intermediate element 4 in which the intermediate embrasure element 3a is engaged. The intermediate embrasure element 3a can be held in the longitudinal groove 7 by various connection means connected to the fixed frame 1. On the figure 1 , the fixed frame 1 comprises an inverted U-shaped cover 1 c placed on two banks 1 h and 1i of the longitudinal profiles respectively 1a and 1b forming the fixed frame 1. The benches 1h and 1i are preferably coplanar. By means of connection means 8 comprising at least one screw 8a and optionally a spacer 8b, the intermediate embrasure element 3a is fixed on the cover profile 1c and held in the longitudinal groove 7. Preferably, the intermediate embrasure element 3a is transversely centered in the longitudinal groove 7 and the width of the intermediate embrasure element 3a is dimensioned so that the transverse distance therebetween and the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b is less than 5 mm. The transverse distance between the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b, that is to say the width of the longitudinal groove 7, and a fortiori the width of the intermediate embrasure element 3a depend on the width of the wall 5. In a double-glazed wall, the distance between the two main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b is typically of the order of 35 mm. The intermediate embrasure element 3a is preferably dimensioned and positioned so that its upper surface S is at the level of the upper surface S e side embrasure elements 3b and 3c.

Le cadre fixe 1, formé de profilés longitudinaux 1a et 1b, et l'élément intermédiaire 4 sont, de préférence, en aluminium ou en autre alliage léger, le cas échéant en matériau synthétique. Les profilés longitudinaux 1a et 1b sont assemblés à l'aide de moyens de connexion 10. Par exemple, les moyens de connexion 10 comprennent au moins une bande de liaison 10a engagée dans au moins une rainure 10b formée dans les bords latéraux des profilés longitudinaux 1a et 1b. De préférence, les moyens de connexions 10 comprennent deux bandes de liaison 10a chacune engagée dans une rainure différente 10b. Les profilés longitudinaux 1a et 1b comprennent respectivement une aile longitudinale 1f et 1g avec, à leur partie supérieure, une paire de rebords rentrant 1j, 1k et 1l, 1 m qui retiennent respectivement des brosses 11 a et 11 b en contact avec l'élément intermédiaire 4 et, à leur partie centrale, une nervure longitudinale interne 1d et 1e. Les moyens de déplacement 2 sont solidarisés au profilé de couverture 1c au moyen de goupilles transversales 9 disposées entre les nervures longitudinales internes 1d et 1e et dimensionnées en fonction de la largeur de ces nervures longitudinales internes 1 d et 1e.The fixed frame 1, formed of longitudinal sections 1a and 1b, and the intermediate element 4 are preferably made of aluminum or other light alloy, optionally synthetic material. Longitudinal profiles 1a and 1b are assembled using connection means 10. For example, connection means 10 comprise at least one connecting strip 10a engaged in at least one groove 10b formed in the lateral edges of longitudinal profiles 1a. and 1b. Preferably, the connection means 10 comprise two connecting strips 10a each engaged in a different groove 10b. Longitudinal profiles 1a and 1b respectively comprise a longitudinal wing 1f and 1g with, at their upper part, a pair of recessed rims 1j, 1k and 11.1m which respectively hold brushes 11a and 11b in contact with the element intermediate 4 and, in their central part, an internal longitudinal rib 1d and 1e. The displacement means 2 are secured to the cover profile 1c by means of transverse pins 9 disposed between the inner longitudinal ribs 1d and 1e and dimensioned according to the width of these internal longitudinal ribs 1d and 1e.

De par l'encadrement ainsi configuré, la paroi 5 est disposée à coulisser longitudinalement, c'est-à-dire dans le plan perpendiculaire au plan de la figure 1, dans le cadre fixe 1. En position d'ouverture, l'encadrement ne révèle aucun élément en saillie à l'extérieur de l'embrasure 3, les différents éléments constitutifs du cadre fixe 1 étant entièrement positionnés à l'intérieur de celle-ci, c'est-à-dire au-dessous des surfaces S et Se des éléments d'embrasure 3a, 3b et 3c pour la partie inférieure de l'encadrement et au-dessus des surfaces S et Se des éléments d'embrasure 3a, 3b et 3c pour la partie supérieure de l'encadrement. Tant du point de vue esthétique que fonctionnel, les inconvénients précités des encadrements traditionnels sont évités.By the frame thus configured, the wall 5 is arranged to slide longitudinally, that is to say in the plane perpendicular to the plane of the figure 1 in the fixed frame 1. In the open position, the frame does not reveal any projecting element outside the recess 3, the various elements constituting the fixed frame 1 being entirely positioned inside the recess 3. ci, that is to say below the surfaces S and S e of the embrasure elements 3a, 3b and 3c for the lower part of the frame and above the surfaces S and S e of the elements of embrasure 3a, 3b and 3c for the upper part of the frame. From the aesthetic and functional point of view, the aforementioned disadvantages of traditional frames are avoided.

La figure 2 est une vue en perspective axonométrique éclatée de la partie inférieure de l'encadrement de la figure 1. On retrouve dans cette vue de l'encadrement les mêmes éléments que dans la figure 1 de sorte qu'il n'est pas nécessaire de les énumérer à nouveau. La description de la figure 2 se concentre ci-après sur les moyens de déplacements 2 et leurs interactions avec différents éléments de l'encadrement. La demande de brevet européen EP 2 093 364 A1 , déposée par la Demanderesse, détaille et revendique de tels moyens de déplacement.The figure 2 is an exploded axonometric perspective view of the lower part of the frame of the figure 1 . We find in this frame view the same elements as in the figure 1 so it's not necessary to list them again. The description of the figure 2 focuses on the means of displacement 2 and their interactions with different elements of the framework. The European patent application EP 2 093 364 A1 , filed by the Applicant, details and claims such displacement means.

Comme évoqué ci-dessus, le cadre fixe 1 comporte un profilé de couverture 1c en U renversé placé sur deux banquettes 1h et 1i des profilés longitudinaux respectivement 1a et 1b. Les banquettes 1h et 1i sont de préférence coplanaires. Sous le profilé 1c en U renversé, des moyens de déplacement 2 reposant sur les banquettes 1 h et 1i sont placés de distance en distance. En plus d'exercer la fonction de cache et de protection des moyens de déplacement 2, le profilé 1c peut servir, comme évoqué précédemment, à maintenir à l'aide de moyens de connexion 8 l'élément d'embrasure intermédiaire 3a dans la gorge longitudinale 7 délimitée par les ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b. Chaque unité de moyens de déplacement 2 comporte une plaque de base rectangulaire 2d, deux blocs de suspension 2e montés aux extrémités de la plaque de base rectangulaire 2d et une unité de support de coulissement à roulement 2a. Les unités de support de coulissement à roulement 2a disposent chacune de deux roulements à billes 2b et 2c de préférence de même dimension. Les roulements à billes 2b et 2c sont montés sur des axes fixes et inclinés en sens inverse d'un faible angle par rapport à l'horizontal de manière à assurer un auto-centrage de la paroi 5 pendant son coulissement. Le profilé de couverture 1c présente de distance en distance des ouvertures allongées 1 n sur sa face horizontale ou quasi-horizontale et des alésages 1p sur ses faces verticales ou quasi-verticales. Les ouvertures allongées 1n sont placées de manière à permettre aux roulements à billes 2b et 2c de coopérer avec l'élément intermédiaire 4, en particulier avec les patins longitudinaux 4d et 4e équipés respectivement de bandes de soutien 4f et 4g. A l'aide des goupilles 9 introduites dans les alésages 1p, les moyens de déplacement 2 sont fixés le long des profilés longitudinaux 1a et 1 b. En effet, une goupille transversale 9, dimensionnée de manière à être calée entre les nervures longitudinales internes 1d et 1e de chaque profilé longitudinal 1a et 1 b, traverse transversalement les alésages 1 p des profilés 1 c ainsi que chaque bloc de suspension 2e de par la présence d'alésages 2g dans ce dernier. Le nombre et le positionnement desdits ouvertures allongées 1n et alésages 1p sont en adéquation avec le dimensionnement et le nombre de moyens de déplacement 2 utilisés dans l'encadrement. Chaque bloc de suspension 2e présente quatre alésages 2f perpendiculaires à la plaque de base 2d et partiellement filetés. Une vis et un ressort sont engagés dans chacun des alésages 2f et relient les blocs de suspension 2e à la plaque de base 2d. Les dimensions des vis et des ressorts ainsi que le serrage sont ajustés de sorte qu'un espace soit maintenu entre les blocs de suspension 2e et la plaque de base 2d. En fonction de la force transmise aux ressorts des blocs de suspension 2e, en particulier en fonction du poids du vitrage, les ressorts peuvent être compressés sans que les blocs de suspension 2e ne rentrent en contact avec la plaque de base 2d. L'effet de suspension désiré est donc assuré. Au-delà d'une valeur limite supérieure de charge, la compression des ressorts est telle que les blocs de suspension 2e sont amenés au contact de la plaque de base 2d.As mentioned above, the fixed frame 1 comprises an inverted U-shaped cover profile 1c placed on two benches 1h and 1i longitudinal profiles respectively 1a and 1b. The 1h and 1i benches are preferably coplanar. Under the inverted U profile 1c, displacement means 2 resting on the 1h and 1i benches are placed at a distance distance. In addition to exercising the function of cover and protection of the displacement means 2, the profile 1c can serve, as mentioned above, to maintain by means of connection means 8 the element of intermediate embrasure 3a in the throat longitudinal 7 delimited by the main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b. Each unit of displacement means 2 comprises a rectangular base plate 2d, two suspension blocks 2e mounted at the ends of the rectangular base plate 2d and a sliding bearing support unit 2a. The sliding bearing support units 2a each have two ball bearings 2b and 2c preferably of the same size. The ball bearings 2b and 2c are mounted on fixed axes and inclined in the opposite direction of a small angle relative to the horizontal so as to ensure self-centering of the wall 5 during its sliding. The cover profile 1c has distance distance elongate openings 1 n on its horizontal or near-horizontal face and 1p bores on its vertical or quasi-vertical faces. The elongated openings 1n are placed so as to allow the ball bearings 2b and 2c to cooperate with the intermediate element 4, in particular with the longitudinal shoes 4d and 4e respectively equipped with support strips 4f and 4g. With the pins 9 introduced into the bores 1p, the displacement means 2 are fixed along the longitudinal sections 1a and 1b. Indeed, a transverse pin 9, dimensioned so as to be wedged between the internal longitudinal ribs 1d and 1e of each longitudinal section 1a and 1 b, crosses transversely the bores 1 p of the profiles 1 c and each suspension block 2e by the presence of bores 2g in the latter. The number and positioning of said elongated openings 1n and 1p bores are in line with the dimensioning and the number of displacement means 2 used in the frame. Each suspension block 2e has four bores 2f perpendicular to the base plate 2d and partially threaded. A screw and a spring are engaged in each of the bores 2f and connect the suspension blocks 2e to the base plate 2d. The dimensions of the screws and springs as well as the clamping are adjusted so that a space is maintained between the suspension blocks 2e and the base plate 2d. Depending on the force transmitted to the springs of the 2nd suspension blocks, particularly as a function of the weight of the glazing, the springs can be compressed without the 2nd suspension blocks coming into contact with the base plate 2d. The desired suspension effect is therefore ensured. Beyond an upper limit value of the load, the compression of the springs is such that the suspension blocks 2e are brought into contact with the base plate 2d.

La figure 3 est une coupe verticale de la partie inférieure d'un encadrement à deux cadres accolés. Les deux cadres fixes 1 sont conformes à la première forme d'exécution de l'invention représentée sur la figure 1 mis à part que les profilés longitudinaux 1a et 1b de chaque cadre respectif sont positionnés de sorte que deux profilés longitudinaux 1b soient adjacents et constituent dès lors les profilés longitudinaux intérieurs de l'encadrement, les profilés longitudinaux 1a constituant les profilés longitudinaux extérieurs de l'encadrement. On retrouve dans chacun de ces cadres fixes 1 les mêmes éléments que dans la figure 1 de sorte qu'il n'est pas nécessaire de les énumérer à nouveau. Les deux cadres fixes 1 sont maintenus solidaires l'un de l'autre à l'aide de moyens de connexion 12. Ceux-ci sont similaires aux moyens de connexion 10 maintenant solidaires les profilés 1a et 1b de chaque cadre fixe 1. Les moyens de connexion 12 comprennent au moins une bande de liaison 12a engagée dans au moins une rainure 12b des bords latéraux des profilés longitudinaux 1b. De préférence, les moyens de connexions 12 comprennent deux bandes de liaison 12a chacune engagée dans une rainure différente 12b. Afin de parfaire l'isolation thermique, un joint thermique 13 est positionné entre les profilés longitudinaux 1 b des cadres fixes 1 accolés.The figure 3 is a vertical section of the lower part of a frame with two contiguous frames. The two fixed frames 1 are in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention shown in the figure 1 except that the longitudinal sections 1a and 1b of each respective frame are positioned so that two longitudinal sections 1b are adjacent and therefore constitute the inner longitudinal profiles of the frame, the longitudinal sections 1a constituting the outer longitudinal profiles of the frame; framing. We find in each of these fixed frames 1 the same elements as in the figure 1 so there is no need to list them again. The two fixed frames 1 are held integral with each other by means of connection means 12. These are similar to the connection means 10 now secured to the profiles 1a and 1b of each fixed frame 1. The means 12 comprise at least one connecting strip 12a engaged in at least one groove 12b of the lateral edges of the longitudinal profiles 1b. Preferably, the connection means 12 comprise two connecting strips 12a each engaged in a different groove 12b. In order to perfect the thermal insulation, a heat seal 13 is positioned between the longitudinal profiles 1b of the fixed frames 1 contiguous.

La figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon un plan vertical de la partie inférieure d'un encadrement ne faisant pas partie de l'invention. L'encadrement, agencé pour embrasser et maintenir une paroi 5, ici encore constitué d'un vitrage double, comprend un élément intermédiaire 4, un cadre fixe 1 et des moyens de déplacement 2 associé au cadre fixe 1 permettant le déplacement de la paroi 5 le long du cadre fixe 1. Par rapport à la première forme d'exécution de l'invention, l'élément intermédiaire 4 diffère principalement. L'élément intermédiaire 4 comporte un profil 4c destiné à être fixé à la paroi 5, une aile longitudinale principale 4a connectée à une de ses extrémités au profil 4c et à l'autre extrémité à une aile transversale 4h sur laquelle deux patins longitudinaux 4d et 4e sont connectés à l'aide de deux ailes longitudinales secondaires 4i et 4j. Les deux patins longitudinaux 4d et 4e sont respectivement équipés de bandes de soutien 4f et 4g. Les caractéristiques du profil 4c de la première forme d'exécution ainsi que les caractéristiques des moyens de connexions entre le profil 4c et la paroi 5 s'appliquent également à cette deuxième forme d'exécution. Au vu de ce dispositif, l'embrasure 3 comporte une rainure débouchante 6a. La rainure débouchante 6a est d'une largeur inférieure à 15 mm, de préférence égale à 10 mm alors que sa section est de préférence rectangulaire. L'aile longitudinale principale 4a traverse la rainure débouchante 6a de sorte que le profil 4c est entièrement positionné à l'extérieur de l'embrasure 3, c'est-à-dire au-dessus de la surface externe Se de l'embrasure 3 pour la partie inférieure de l'encadrement ou au-dessous de la surface externe Se de l'embrasure 3 pour la partie supérieure de l'encadrement. L'aile longitudinale principale 4a est, de préférence, transversalement centrée dans la rainure débouchante 6a et la largeur de l'aile longitudinale 4a est dimensionnée de sorte que la distance transversale entre celle-ci et l'embrasure 3 soit inférieure à 5 mm. A l'aide des patins longitudinaux 4d et 4e et des bandes de soutien 4f et 4g disposées longitudinalement, l'élément intermédiaire 4 coopère avec les moyens de déplacement 2 associés au cadre fixe 1 de la même manière que dans la première forme d'exécution de l'invention représentée sur figures 1 à 3. Cette coopération permet le déplacement longitudinal de la paroi 5 le long du cadre fixe 1.The figure 4 is a sectional view along a vertical plane of the lower part of a frame not forming part of the invention. The frame, designed to embrace and maintain a wall 5, again consisting of a double glazing, comprises an intermediate element 4, a fixed frame 1 and displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1 allowing the displacement of the wall 5 along the fixed frame 1. Compared to the first embodiment of the invention, the intermediate element 4 differs mainly. The intermediate element 4 comprises a profile 4c intended to be fixed to the wall 5, a main longitudinal wing 4a connected at one of its ends to the profile 4c and at the other end to a transverse wing 4h on which two longitudinal pads 4d and 4th are connected using two longitudinal longitudinal wings 4i and 4j. The two longitudinal pads 4d and 4e are respectively equipped with support bands 4f and 4g. The characteristics of the profile 4c of the first embodiment and the characteristics of the connection means between the profile 4c and the wall 5 also apply to this second embodiment. In view of this device, the embrasure 3 comprises a through groove 6a. The emergent groove 6a is of a width less than 15 mm, preferably equal to 10 mm while its section is preferably rectangular. The main longitudinal wing 4a passes through the emergent groove 6a so that the profile 4c is entirely positioned outside the embrasure 3, that is to say above the outer surface S e of the doorway 3 for the lower part of the frame or below the outer surface S e of the embrasure 3 for the upper part of the frame. The main longitudinal flange 4a is preferably transversely centered in the emerging groove 6a and the width of the longitudinal flange 4a is dimensioned so that the transverse distance therebetween and the embrasure 3 is less than 5 mm. With the help of longitudinal pads 4d and 4e and 4f and 4g support strips disposed longitudinally, the intermediate element 4 cooperates with the displacement means 2 associated with the fixed frame 1 in the same manner as in the first embodiment of the invention shown sure Figures 1 to 3 . This cooperation allows the longitudinal displacement of the wall 5 along the fixed frame 1.

De par l'encadrement ainsi configuré, la paroi 5 est disposée à coulisser longitudinalement, c'est-à-dire dans le plan perpendiculaire au plan de la figure 4, dans le cadre fixe 1. En position d'ouverture, l'encadrement ne révèle aucun élément en saillie à l'extérieur de l'embrasure 3, les différents éléments constitutifs du cadre fixe étant entièrement positionnés à l'intérieur de celle-ci, c'est-à-dire au-dessous de la surface Se de l'embrasure 3 pour la partie inférieure de l'encadrement et au-dessus de la surface externe Se de l'embrasure 3 pour la partie supérieure de l'encadrement. Tant du point de vue esthétique que fonctionnel, les inconvénients précités des encadrements traditionnels sont évités.By the frame thus configured, the wall 5 is arranged to slide longitudinally, that is to say in the plane perpendicular to the plane of the figure 4 in the fixed frame 1. In the open position, the frame does not reveal any projecting element outside the recess 3, the various elements constituting the fixed frame being entirely positioned inside thereof , that is to say below the surface Se of the embrasure 3 for the lower part of the frame and above the outer surface Se of the embrasure 3 for the upper part of the frame . From the aesthetic and functional point of view, the aforementioned disadvantages of traditional frames are avoided.

Au-delà d'un certain poids limite de la paroi, le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention est préféré à l'encadrement présenté à la figure 4 puisque les efforts et les contraintes liés au poids de la paroi sont repris par les deux ailes longitudinales principales 4a et 4b.Beyond a certain limit weight of the wall, the first embodiment of the invention is preferred to the frame presented to the figure 4 since the forces and constraints related to the weight of the wall are taken up by the two main longitudinal wings 4a and 4b.

Dans une variante de la forme d'encadrement décrite ci-dessus et représenté à la figure 4, l'élément intermédiaire et les moyens de déplacement diffèrent principalement. L'élément intermédiaire, comportant un profil destiné à être fixé à la paroi et une aile longitudinale principale connectée à une de ses extrémités audit profil, est équipé d'un seul patin longitudinal connecté à l'autre extrémité de l'aile longitudinale principale. L'aile longitudinale principale traverse une rainure débouchante de sorte que ledit profil est entièrement positionné à l'extérieur de l'embrasure. A l'aide du patin longitudinal équipé d'une bande de soutien disposée longitudinalement, l'élément intermédiaire coopère avec des moyens de déplacement associés au cadre fixe. Ces moyens de déplacement sont décrits dans la demande de brevet européen EP 2 221 440 A1 . Ils comportent des unités de support de coulissement à roulement. Ceux-ci se composent d'un rail en U renversé placé à cheval sur deux banquettes des profilés longitudinaux formant le cadre fixe. Par ailleurs, les unités de support de coulissement à roulement comportent un arbre traversant transversalement le rail en U renversé et portant un roulement à billes. Par l'intermédiaire de la bande de soutien et du patin longitudinal, l'élément intermédiaire repose sur le roulement à billes. Les unités de support de coulissement à roulement sont placées de distance en distance le long du cadre fixe. La coopération de l'élément intermédiaire avec les moyens de déplacement permet le déplacement longitudinal de la paroi le long du cadre fixe. Les profilés longitudinaux formant le cadre fixe comprennent des bossages destinés à centrer les moyens de déplacement dans le cadre fixe.In a variant of the framing form described above and shown in FIG. figure 4 , the intermediate element and the moving means differ mainly. The intermediate element, comprising a profile intended to be fixed to the wall and a longitudinal main wing connected to one of its ends to said profile, is equipped with a single longitudinal pad connected to the other end of the main longitudinal wing. The main longitudinal wing passes through a groove opening so that said profile is fully positioned outside the doorway. With the aid of the longitudinal pad equipped with a support strip arranged longitudinally, the intermediate element cooperates with displacement means associated with the fixed frame. These moving means are described in the European patent application EP 2 221 440 A1 . They comprise rolling slide support units. These consist of an inverted U-shaped rail mounted on two benches of the longitudinal profiles forming the fixed frame. In addition, the sliding bearing support units comprise a shaft traversing transversely the U-shaped rail and bearing a ball bearing. Through the support strip and the longitudinal shoe, the intermediate element rests on the ball bearing. The rolling slide support units are spaced apart along the fixed frame. The cooperation of the intermediate element with the displacement means allows the longitudinal displacement of the wall along the fixed frame. The longitudinal sections forming the fixed frame comprise bosses intended to center the moving means in the fixed frame.

En position d'ouverture, l'encadrement ainsi configuré ne révèle aucun élément en saillie à l'extérieur de l'embrasure, les différents éléments constitutifs du cadre fixe étant entièrement positionnés à l'intérieur de celle-ci. Tant du point de vue esthétique que fonctionnel, les inconvénients précités des encadrements traditionnels sont évités.In the open position, the frame thus configured does not reveal any projecting element outside the doorway, the various elements constituting the fixed frame being entirely positioned inside thereof. From the aesthetic and functional point of view, the aforementioned disadvantages of traditional frames are avoided.

Les unités de support de coulissement à roulement pourront avantageusement comporter deux roulements à billes montés sur un même arbre de sorte que deux patins longitudinaux d'un élément intermédiaire puissent coopérer avec les moyens de déplacement.The sliding bearing support units may advantageously comprise two ball bearings mounted on the same shaft so that two longitudinal pads of an intermediate element can cooperate with the displacement means.

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  1. Framing-opening assembly for sliding panels (5), in particular for windows and French windows,
    said framing-opening assembly comprising an opening (3) and a framing arranged to encompass and maintain at least one sliding panel (5) in said opening (3),
    said opening (3) defining an outer surface (Se) aligned with the ceiling or the floor of the building inside which said framing-opening assembly is arranged,
    and said framing comprising
    a fixed frame (1) comprising displacement means (2) fixed in a pivoting manner to the fixed frame,
    and an intermediate element (4) intended to be fixed to said panel (5) and cooperating with said displacement means (2) so as to allow the displacement of said panel (5) along said fixed frame (1), said intermediate element (4) comprising a first main longitudinal flange (4a; 4b) passing through an open groove of the opening (3),
    characterized
    in that the opening (3) comprises at least two open grooves (6a, 6b) defining two lateral opening elements (3b, 3c) defining said outer surface (Se) and at least one intermediate opening element (3a) arranged between the open grooves (6a, 6b),
    in that said intermediate element (4) comprises
    at least one second main longitudinal flange (4a; 4b), said main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) passing through said open grooves (6a, 6b) and delimiting at least one longitudinal channel (7) in said intermediate element (4) such that said intermediate opening element (3a) is engaged in said longitudinal channel (7),
    and at least two longitudinal skids (4d, 4e) connected to one of the ends of said main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) and intended to cooperate with the displacement means (2),
    and in that said fixed frame (1) is positioned entirely above or below the outer surface (Se) such that the fixed frame shows no element protruding outside the opening (3).
  2. Framing-opening assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that said fixed frame (1) comprises at least one covering profile member (1c) equipped with connection means (8) of said intermediate opening element (3a).
  3. Framing-opening assembly according to Claim 2, characterized in that said covering profile member (1c) is a U-shaped profile placed on two seats (1 h, 1i) of two profile members (1 a, 1b) forming said fixed frame (1) and in that said connection means (8) comprise at least one screw (8a), and optionally at least one spacer (8b) placed between said covering profile member (1 c) and said intermediate opening element (3a).
  4. Framing-opening assembly according to Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said intermediate opening element (3a) is transversely centred in said longitudinal channel (7).
  5. Framing-opening assembly according to Claim 4, characterized in that the width of said intermediate opening element (3a) is such that the transversal distance between said intermediate opening element (3a) and said adjacent main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) is less than 5 mm.
  6. Framing-opening assembly according to Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transversal distance between two adjacent main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) is less than 40 mm.
  7. Framing-opening assembly according to Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said intermediate opening element (3a) is positioned such that its outer surface (S) is level with the outer surface (Se) of the lateral opening elements (3b, 3c).
  8. Framing-opening assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said intermediate element (4) comprises a U-shaped profile (4c) capping said panel (5) on one of its longitudinal edges (5a) and in that said main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) are connected at one of their ends to said U-shaped profile (4c) and at the other of their ends to said longitudinal skids (4d, 4e).
  9. Framing-opening assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said open grooves (6a, 6b) have a width less than 15 mm, preferably equal to 10 mm.
  10. Framing-opening assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) are centred transversely in said open grooves (6a, 6b) and in that the width of said main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) is such that the transverse distance between said main longitudinal flanges (4a, 4b) and the opening (3) is less than 5 mm.
  11. Framing-opening assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the displacement means (2) comprise sliding support units with rolling bearing each having at least one ball bearing (2b, 2c) cooperating with said longitudinal skids (4d, 4e).
  12. Framing-opening assembly according to Claim 11, characterized in that the displacement means (2) comprise sliding support units with rolling bearing (2a) each having at least two ball bearings (2b, 2c) cooperating with said longitudinal skids (4d, 4e) and in that said ball bearings (2b, 2c) are mounted on axes that are fixed and inclined in the reverse direction so as to ensure a self-centring of said panel (5) during its sliding and in that the displacement means (2) are secured to said covering profile member (1c) by transversal pins (9) dimensioned in such a way as to be placed between internal longitudinal ribs (1d, 1e) of each profile member (1a, 1b) forming the fixed frame (1).
  13. Framing-opening assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said longitudinal skids (4d, 4e) are equipped with support strips (4f, 4g) arranged longitudinally and cooperating with said displacement means (2).
  14. Framing-opening assembly according to Claim 13, characterized in that said support strips (4f, 4g) are made of stainless steel and in that said fixed frame (1) and said intermediate element (4) are made of aluminium or of another light alloy.
  15. Framing-opening assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixed frame (1) consists of two longitudinal profile members (1a, 1b) assembled together by connection means (10).
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