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EP2684817B1
EP2684817B1 EP13175039.0A EP13175039A EP2684817B1 EP 2684817 B1 EP2684817 B1 EP 2684817B1 EP 13175039 A EP13175039 A EP 13175039A EP 2684817 B1 EP2684817 B1 EP 2684817B1
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Catherine Jamar
Luc Mairy
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/053—Corner, edge or end protectors
    • B65D81/055—Protectors contacting three surfaces of the packaged article, e.g. three-sided edge protectors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/053—Corner, edge or end protectors
    • B65D81/057—Protectors contacting four surfaces of the packaged article, e.g. four-sided corner protectors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2581/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D2581/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D2581/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D2581/051—Details of packaging elements for maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D2581/052—Materials
    • B65D2581/053—Paper in general, e.g. paperboard, carton, molded paper

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  • the present invention relates to a device having a shape suitable for the protection of an object mainly for the purpose of transporting it.
  • the device comprises a bellows allowing it to adjust to the thickness of the object to be transported.
  • This device is particularly suitable for angular plane objects of the panel type. It applies in particular to the protection of the sharp angles of decorative frames, mirrors, windows and more generally any fragile plan object such as wooden trays, stone, or even the protection of books, paintings or documents precious.
  • the invention also relates to the use of this device.
  • these fragile objects such as decorative frames, windows and mirrors are generally surrounded, during transport, a thick paper or cardboard or a strong envelope, completed by corners of a resilient, resilient, shock-absorbing material arranged around the corners of the frames.
  • polystyrene protection corners offering a housing of a shape exactly adapted to that of the angles to protect against shocks and because of this, these corners can not be used to protect an angular part Thicker than the width of the housing into which it is inserted.
  • Requirement FR-A-1 2668 458 proposes a universal protection corner for angular plane objects including a shim to adapt the protection wedge to the thickness of the object.
  • Requirement FR-A-1 2691 435 discloses an improved corner comprising a prismatic protective case adapted to the shape of the angular portion of a flat object to be protected and made in two complementary parts urged against each other by means of stretched elastics.
  • a prismatic protective case adapted to the shape of the angular portion of a flat object to be protected and made in two complementary parts urged against each other by means of stretched elastics.
  • the impact resistance of such a device is not very efficient, the thickness of the object is no longer protected when the device is in the open position (stretched elastics).
  • Requirement DE 29 51 402 A1 discloses a device for protecting the corners of flat objects such as mirrors, according to the preamble of appended claim 1.
  • the device is in the form of an angular piece whose height is adjustable to the thickness of the object to be protected by virtue of the present resilient bellows.
  • adjustable object guards which can be easily adapted to the thickness of objects of various sizes and weights.
  • the invention aims to provide a product that does not have the drawbacks of the state of the art.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device for protecting an object, said device being able to adapt to the thickness of the object and having excellent mechanical impact resistance over the entire length of the object. to protect.
  • a first aspect of the present invention relates to an object protection device comprising a substantially planar ceiling portion, a substantially planar floor portion and at least one side wall connecting said ceiling and floor portions to form a holster, in a which all or part of the object to be protected can slip, characterized in that said side wall consists of a bellows and high-resilience means for adjusting the distance between the ceiling and floor parts to the thickness of the object to be protected, by firmly enclosing it.
  • a second aspect of the invention relates to a use of the protection device for the protection of window frames, glass panels, solar panels, mirrors, radiators, office equipment and frames.
  • the figure 1 is a first view, external, in perspective of a device for protecting an object having an angular shape according to a first embodiment of the invention and having, as a means of high resilience, elastomeric links (elastic ).
  • the figure 2 is a second, internal view of the protective device presented to the figure 1 .
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view of a device for protecting an object having a flat shape according to a second embodiment of the invention and having, as a means of high resilience, a clip.
  • the figure 4 is an extension view of the protective device presented to the figure 3 .
  • the figure 1 presents a first embodiment of the device of the invention.
  • the protective device 1 as presented to the figure 1 has an angular shape for protecting an angular object.
  • the protective device 1 comprises a substantially flat ceiling portion 3, a substantially flat floor portion 4 and two side walls 5 connecting the ceiling portions 3 and floor 4 so as to form a case in which all or part of the object 2 to protect (not shown in detail) can slip.
  • the two side walls 5 consist of a bellows 6 and links 7 of high-resilience material for adjusting the distance between the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4 to the thickness of the object to be protected.
  • the term “bellows” means a non-planar wall arranged accordionally, that is to say having zigzag breaks.
  • the length of the zigzag breaks of the bellows is preferably between 1 and 2 cm.
  • the bellows 6 is kept open and extended by exerting a force opposing the restoring force of the links 7. Thus, at rest, this restoring force keeps the device closed, with the ceiling 3 and the floor 4 close together.
  • the links 7 of high-resilience material are preferably elastic, that is to say links of elastomeric material, fixed between the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4 for example by means of rivets (not shown) and through the bellows 6 rectilinearly, through orifices in it.
  • Each side wall 5 comprises at least two elastics, separated from each other by a distance of between 5 and 10 cm, with a preferred distance of 6 cm.
  • the distance between the elastic and the outer edge of the side wall 5 is preferably between 1 and 2 cm, which makes it possible to grip the object to be protected optimally.
  • each side wall 5 comprises two elastics. Although this is a preferred embodiment, a single elastic on each of the side walls 5 is sufficient to firmly grip the object to be protected in the device of the invention.
  • the principle of the invention consists, by exerting a force which opposes the restoring force of the elastics, to adjust the height of the side walls 5 exactly to the thickness of the object to be protected and to insert the latter into the protective device so that the object is firmly held inside the protection and protected from shocks.
  • the adjustment of the height of the side wall 5 to the thickness of the object is thus obtained through the combined use of a bellows side wall 6 and links of high-resilience material 7.
  • the side wall 5 is thus adjustable between the open position (in extension) and the closed position (without extension, at rest) of the protection device.
  • the folded structure of the bellows gives a particularly good impact resistance.
  • the figure 2 is an internal view of the protection device 1 presented to the figure 1 .
  • the angular part of a frame can slip inside the protective device.
  • the figure 3 presents a second embodiment of the invention wherein the high resilience means 7 is a clamp.
  • the side wall 5 is shown in closed position (without extension) at the figure 3 whereas it is presented in open position (in extension) at the figure 4 .
  • the side wall 5 In the presence of the object to be protected, the side wall 5 is in the open position in an opening that is adjustable according to the thickness of the object to be protected.
  • the height of the side wall 5 is adjustable between a closed position and open on a scale of 1 to 5.
  • the side wall 5 has a height of 2 cm, it will be able to extend to 10 cm in the open position.
  • the protective device 1 presented to the figure 3 comprises an essentially flat ceiling part 3, an essentially flat floor part 4 and a side wall 5 connecting the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4 so as to form a case in which can slide an object 2 of flat shape to protect (not shown in detail), for example the elongated portion of a frame lying between two corners.
  • the side wall 5 consists of a bellows 6 and at least one clamp 7 as a high-resilience means for adjusting the distance between the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4.
  • the protective device 1 is advantageously made of paper or strong cardboard allowing a low cost of production, recycling and reuse.
  • at least the ceiling and floor portions will be made of corrugated board with one or more layers of fluting.
  • a single model is suitable for different thicknesses of the product to be protected (wood fiber panels, windows, frames, etc.).
  • the high-resilience means 7 are one or more elastics, springs or clamps.
  • the protective device 1 may have an angular shape for the protection of an object 2 of angular shape and have two side walls 5 substantially perpendicular to each other connecting said ceiling parts 3 and floor 4.
  • the protective device 1 may have a planar shape for protecting an object 2 of flat shape and have a substantially straight side wall 5 connecting said ceiling parts 3 and floor 4.
  • the object to be protected 2 may have a flat, angular or rounded part.
  • the devices according to the figure 1 and the figure 3 are advantageously combined in one piece to protect both straight portions and angles, such as a rectilinear portion and two adjacent angles or two straight portions separated by an angle.
  • a protective device 1 combining a rectilinear part and two angles on either side of this rectilinear part (so as to form a U) is particularly advantageous for the protection of an object having a variable height along its length and / or width.
  • Such a device is also suitable for the protection of several objects having all the same length and / or width but having a different height.
  • the protective device 1 can also be a box that encloses all sides of the object to be protected 2. This is the case for example of a protective device combining in one piece four straight portions and four adjacent angles for the protection of a book.
  • a protective device combining in one piece four straight portions and four adjacent angles for the protection of a book.

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Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

La présente invention concerne un dispositif ayant une forme appropriée pour la protection d'un objet principalement en vue de son transport. En particulier, le dispositif comporte un soufflet lui permettant de s'ajuster à l'épaisseur de l'objet à transporter. Ce dispositif convient particulièrement à des objets plans anguleux du type panneau. Il s'applique notamment à la protection des angles vifs des cadres décoratifs, des miroirs, des vitres et plus généralement de tout objet plan fragile tel que des plateaux en bois, en pierre, voire à la protection de livres, tableaux de peinture ou documents précieux.The present invention relates to a device having a shape suitable for the protection of an object mainly for the purpose of transporting it. In particular, the device comprises a bellows allowing it to adjust to the thickness of the object to be transported. This device is particularly suitable for angular plane objects of the panel type. It applies in particular to the protection of the sharp angles of decorative frames, mirrors, windows and more generally any fragile plan object such as wooden trays, stone, or even the protection of books, paintings or documents precious.

L'invention se rapporte également à l'utilisation de ce dispositif.The invention also relates to the use of this device.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

La manutention d'objets fragiles pose un problème d'emballage et de protection des parties anguleuses saillantes de ces objets.The handling of fragile objects poses a problem of packaging and protection of the protruding angular parts of these objects.

Les méthodes classiques d'emballage d'objets fragiles sont problématiques en raison principalement de l'apparition d'abrasion, de bosses, de casse et autres formes de dommages aux bords non protégés, en particulier au niveau des coins.Conventional methods of packing fragile objects are problematic mainly because of the appearance of abrasion, bumps, breakage and other forms of damage to unprotected edges, particularly at the corners.

En outre, les objets qui sont emballés ensemble dans des caisses peuvent se cogner les uns contre les autres, provoquant des fissures.In addition, objects that are packed together in crates can bump against each other, causing cracks.

A cet égard, ces objets fragiles, comme par exemple les cadres décoratifs, les vitres et les miroirs sont généralement entourés, lors de leur transport, d'un papier ou carton épais ou d'une enveloppe résistante, complétés par des coins d'un matériau résilient et élastique, absorbant les chocs, et qui sont disposés autour des angles des cadres.In this regard, these fragile objects, such as decorative frames, windows and mirrors are generally surrounded, during transport, a thick paper or cardboard or a strong envelope, completed by corners of a resilient, resilient, shock-absorbing material arranged around the corners of the frames.

Par exemple, il est connu d'utiliser des coins de protection en polystyrène offrant un logement d'une forme exactement adaptée à celle des angles à prémunir contre les chocs et de ce fait, ces coins ne peuvent pas être utilisés pour protéger une partie anguleuse d'épaisseur moindre que la largeur du logement dans lequel elle est introduite.For example, it is known to use polystyrene protection corners offering a housing of a shape exactly adapted to that of the angles to protect against shocks and because of this, these corners can not be used to protect an angular part Thicker than the width of the housing into which it is inserted.

Par conséquent, il est nécessaire de concevoir un coin de protection propre à chaque type de cadre ou d'objet, ce qui n'est pas toujours possible en raison des dimensions très diverses des objets devant être protéger.Therefore, it is necessary to design a protection corner specific to each type of frame or object, which is not always possible because of the very different dimensions of the objects to be protected.

L'utilisation de protections correspondant à différentes épaisseurs dans une gamme de produits, comme des panneaux de mobilier de bureau par exemple, est coûteuse car il est nécessaire de stocker en suffisance tous les modèles utilisés.The use of protections corresponding to different thicknesses in a range of products, such as office furniture panels, for example, is expensive because it is necessary to adequately store all the models used.

Les brevets suivants suggèrent des dispositifs qui tentent de résoudre ce problème.The following patents suggest devices that attempt to solve this problem.

Le brevet US 4,063,702 propose un coin de protection en plastique moulé d'une pièce, présentant deux faces parallèles triangulaires réunies par deux bords latéraux adjacents. Ces bords latéraux sont pourvus de moyens élastiques du type de ressorts plats qui sont réalisés, au moment du moulage du coin, dans le plan des bords latéraux. Le coin décrit dans ce document antérieur, s'il permet effectivement d'utiliser un même coin pour la protection d'objets d'épaisseurs variables, présente un certain nombre d'inconvénients et, en particulier :

  • les moyens élastiques sollicitant les faces triangulaires du coin l'une contre l'autre ont une raideur limitée par le choix du matériau plastique choisi pour l'ensemble du coin, ainsi que par leur forme, qui ne peut être quelconque pour des difficultés de moulage que connaît bien l'homme du métier ordinaire ;
  • ces mêmes moyens élastiques, en étant réalisés dans la masse du coin complet, ne peuvent pas être changés s'il advient qu'ils cèdent sous un effort trop important, ou par simple usure ;
  • le matériau choisi pour la fabrication du coin de protection, à savoir le polyéthylène, ne présente pas des qualités de résilience élevées, ni des qualités reconnues d'amortissement des chocs.
The patent US 4,063,702 proposes a one-piece molded plastic protection wedge having two triangular parallel faces united by two adjacent lateral edges. These lateral edges are provided with elastic means of the type of flat springs which are made, at the time of molding the corner, in the plane of the lateral edges. The corner described in this prior document, if it actually allows to use the same corner for the protection of objects of variable thickness, has a number of disadvantages and, in particular:
  • the elastic means urging the triangular faces of the wedge against each other have a stiffness limited by the choice of the plastic material chosen for the entire corner, and by their shape, which can not be arbitrary for molding difficulties which is well known to a person of ordinary skill;
  • these same elastic means, being made in the mass of the complete corner, can not be changed if it happens that they yield under too much effort, or by simple wear;
  • the material chosen for the manufacture of the protection wedge, namely polyethylene, does not have high resilience qualities nor recognized qualities of shock absorption.

La demande FR-A-1 2668 458 propose un coin de protection universel pour objets plans anguleux comprenant une cale pour adapter le coin de protection à l'épaisseur de l'objet.Requirement FR-A-1 2668 458 proposes a universal protection corner for angular plane objects including a shim to adapt the protection wedge to the thickness of the object.

La demande FR-A-1 2691 435 divulgue un coin perfectionné comportant un étui de protection prismatique adapté à la forme de la partie anguleuse d'un objet plat à protéger et réalisé en deux parties complémentaires sollicitées l'une contre l'autre au moyen d'élastiques tendus. Cependant la résistance au choc d'un tel dispositif n'est pas très performante, l'épaisseur de l'objet n'étant plus protégée, lorsque le dispositif est en position ouverte (élastiques tendus).Requirement FR-A-1 2691 435 discloses an improved corner comprising a prismatic protective case adapted to the shape of the angular portion of a flat object to be protected and made in two complementary parts urged against each other by means of stretched elastics. However the impact resistance of such a device is not very efficient, the thickness of the object is no longer protected when the device is in the open position (stretched elastics).

La demande DE 29 51 402 A1 divulgue un dispositif de protection des coins d'objets plans tels que des miroirs, selon le préambule de la revendication 1 annexée. Le dispositif se présente sous la forme d'une pièce angulaire dont la hauteur est ajustable à l'épaisseur de l'objet à protéger grâce à la présente d'un soufflet résilient.Requirement DE 29 51 402 A1 discloses a device for protecting the corners of flat objects such as mirrors, according to the preamble of appended claim 1. The device is in the form of an angular piece whose height is adjustable to the thickness of the object to be protected by virtue of the present resilient bellows.

En bref, il serait très souhaitable de disposer de dispositifs de protection d'objets réglables, qui puissent être facilement adaptées à l'épaisseur d'objets de dimensions et poids divers.In short, it would be highly desirable to have adjustable object guards, which can be easily adapted to the thickness of objects of various sizes and weights.

Buts de l'inventionGoals of the invention

L'invention vise à fournir un produit ne présentant pas les inconvénients de l'état de la technique.The invention aims to provide a product that does not have the drawbacks of the state of the art.

En particulier, l'invention a pour but de proposer un dispositif de protection d'un objet, ledit dispositif pouvant d'adapter à l'épaisseur de l'objet et présentant une excellente résistance mécanique au choc sur toute la longueur de l'objet à protéger.In particular, the object of the invention is to provide a device for protecting an object, said device being able to adapt to the thickness of the object and having excellent mechanical impact resistance over the entire length of the object. to protect.

Principaux éléments caractéristiques de l'inventionMain characteristic elements of the invention

Un premier aspect de la présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif de protection d'un objet comprenant une partie plafond essentiellement plane, une partie plancher essentiellement plane et au moins une paroi latérale reliant lesdites parties plafond et plancher de manière à former un étui, dans lequel tout ou partie de l'objet à protéger peut se glisser, caractérisée en ce que ladite paroi latérale est constituée d'un soufflet et de moyens à haute résilience permettant d'ajuster la distance entre les parties plafond et plancher à l'épaisseur de l'objet à protéger, en enserrant fermement ce dernier.A first aspect of the present invention relates to an object protection device comprising a substantially planar ceiling portion, a substantially planar floor portion and at least one side wall connecting said ceiling and floor portions to form a holster, in a which all or part of the object to be protected can slip, characterized in that said side wall consists of a bellows and high-resilience means for adjusting the distance between the ceiling and floor parts to the thickness of the object to be protected, by firmly enclosing it.

Un deuxième aspect de l'invention se rapporte à une utilisation du dispositif de protection pour la protection des châssis de fenêtres, panneaux de verre, panneaux solaires, miroirs, radiateurs, matériel de bureau et encadrements.A second aspect of the invention relates to a use of the protection device for the protection of window frames, glass panels, solar panels, mirrors, radiators, office equipment and frames.

Selon des modes d'exécution préférés, l'invention sera en outre limitée par une ou une combinaison appropriée des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • le dispositif de protection est composé de papier ou de carton fort ;
  • les moyens à haute résilience sont un ou plusieurs élastiques, ressorts ou pinces ;
  • le dispositif de protection présente une forme anguleuse pour la protection d'un objet de forme anguleuse et comporte deux parois latérales essentiellement perpendiculaires entre elles reliant lesdites parties plafond et plancher;
  • le dispositif de protection présente une forme plane pour la protection d'un objet de forme plate et comporte une paroi latérale essentiellement rectiligne reliant lesdites parties plafond et plancher ;
  • le dispositif de protection présente une combinaison de formes anguleuse et plane de manière à s'adapter à la forme de l'objet à protéger ;
  • le dispositif de protection est adapté pour protéger un objet présentant une partie plate, anguleuse ou arrondie ;
  • la hauteur de la paroi latérale est modulable entre une position fermée et ouverte selon une échelle de 1 à 5.
According to preferred embodiments, the invention will be further limited by one or a suitable combination of the following features:
  • the protective device is made of strong paper or cardboard;
  • the high-resilience means are one or more elastics, springs or clamps;
  • the protection device has an angular shape for the protection of an object of angular shape and has two side walls substantially perpendicular to each other connecting said ceiling parts and floor;
  • the protection device has a planar shape for protecting a flat-shaped object and has a substantially rectilinear side wall connecting said ceiling and floor portions;
  • the protection device has a combination of angular and flat shapes so as to adapt to the shape of the object to be protected;
  • the protective device is adapted to protect an object having a flat, angular or rounded portion;
  • the height of the side wall is adjustable between a closed and open position on a scale of 1 to 5.

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La figure 1 est une première vue, externe, en perspective d'un dispositif de protection d'un objet ayant une forme anguleuse selon une première forme d'exécution de l'invention et présentant, en guise de moyens à haute résilience, des liens élastomères (élastiques).The figure 1 is a first view, external, in perspective of a device for protecting an object having an angular shape according to a first embodiment of the invention and having, as a means of high resilience, elastomeric links (elastic ).

La figure 2 est une seconde vue, interne, du dispositif de protection présenté à la figure 1.The figure 2 is a second, internal view of the protective device presented to the figure 1 .

La figure 3 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de protection d'un objet ayant une forme plate selon une deuxième forme d'exécution de l'invention et présentant, en guise de moyens à haute résilience, une pince.The figure 3 is a perspective view of a device for protecting an object having a flat shape according to a second embodiment of the invention and having, as a means of high resilience, a clip.

La figure 4 est une vue en extension du dispositif de protection présentée à la figure 3.The figure 4 is an extension view of the protective device presented to the figure 3 .

Description de formes d'exécution préférées de l'inventionDescription of preferred embodiments of the invention

La figure 1 présente un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention. Le dispositif de protection 1 telle que présenté à la figure 1 a une forme anguleuse pour la protection d'un objet anguleux.The figure 1 presents a first embodiment of the device of the invention. The protective device 1 as presented to the figure 1 has an angular shape for protecting an angular object.

Le dispositif de protection 1 comporte une partie plafond 3 essentiellement plane, une partie plancher 4 essentiellement plane ainsi que deux parois latérales 5 reliant les parties plafond 3 et plancher 4 de manière à former un étui dans lequel tout ou partie de l'objet 2 à protéger (non représenté en détail) peut se glisser. Les deux parois latérales 5 sont constituées d'un soufflet 6 et de liens 7 en matériau à haute résilience permettant d'ajuster la distance entre les parties plafond 3 et plancher 4 à l'épaisseur de l'objet à protéger.The protective device 1 comprises a substantially flat ceiling portion 3, a substantially flat floor portion 4 and two side walls 5 connecting the ceiling portions 3 and floor 4 so as to form a case in which all or part of the object 2 to protect (not shown in detail) can slip. The two side walls 5 consist of a bellows 6 and links 7 of high-resilience material for adjusting the distance between the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4 to the thickness of the object to be protected.

On entend par « soufflet » une paroi non plane disposée en accordéon, c'est-à-dire présentant des brisures en zigzag. La longueur des brisures en zigzag du soufflet est de préférence comprise entre 1 et 2 cm. Tel que représenté sur la figure 1, le soufflet 6 est maintenu ouvert et en extension en exerçant une force s'opposant à la force de rappel des liens 7. Ainsi, au repos, cette force de rappel maintient le dispositif fermé, avec le plafond 3 et le plancher 4 rapprochés.The term "bellows" means a non-planar wall arranged accordionally, that is to say having zigzag breaks. The length of the zigzag breaks of the bellows is preferably between 1 and 2 cm. As shown on the figure 1 , the bellows 6 is kept open and extended by exerting a force opposing the restoring force of the links 7. Thus, at rest, this restoring force keeps the device closed, with the ceiling 3 and the floor 4 close together.

Les liens 7 en matériau à haute résilience sont de préférence des élastiques, c'est-à-dire des liens en matériau élastomère, fixés entre les parties plafond 3 et plancher 4 par exemple au moyen de rivets (non représentés) et traversant le soufflet 6 de manière rectiligne, grâce à des orifices pratiqués dans celui-ci. Chaque paroi latérale 5 comporte au moins deux élastiques, séparés l'un de l'autre par une distance comprise entre 5 et 10 cm, avec une distance préférée de 6 cm. La distance entre l'élastique et le bord externe de la paroi latérale 5 est de préférence comprise entre 1 et 2 cm, ce qui permet d'enserrer l'objet à protéger de façon optimale.The links 7 of high-resilience material are preferably elastic, that is to say links of elastomeric material, fixed between the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4 for example by means of rivets (not shown) and through the bellows 6 rectilinearly, through orifices in it. Each side wall 5 comprises at least two elastics, separated from each other by a distance of between 5 and 10 cm, with a preferred distance of 6 cm. The distance between the elastic and the outer edge of the side wall 5 is preferably between 1 and 2 cm, which makes it possible to grip the object to be protected optimally.

A la figure 1 ainsi qu'à la figure 2, chaque paroi latérale 5 comporte deux élastiques. Bien qu'il s'agisse d'un mode de réalisation préféré, un seul élastique sur chacune des parois latérales 5 suffit à enserrer fermement l'objet à protéger dans le dispositif de l'invention.To the figure 1 as well as figure 2 each side wall 5 comprises two elastics. Although this is a preferred embodiment, a single elastic on each of the side walls 5 is sufficient to firmly grip the object to be protected in the device of the invention.

Le principe de l'invention consiste, en exerçant une force qui s'oppose à la force de rappel des élastiques, à ajuster la hauteur des parois latérales 5 exactement à l'épaisseur de l'objet à protéger et à insérer ce dernier dans le dispositif de protection de manière à ce que ce que l'objet soit fermement maintenu à l'intérieur de la protection et protégé des chocs.The principle of the invention consists, by exerting a force which opposes the restoring force of the elastics, to adjust the height of the side walls 5 exactly to the thickness of the object to be protected and to insert the latter into the protective device so that the object is firmly held inside the protection and protected from shocks.

L'ajustement de la hauteur de la paroi latérale 5 à l'épaisseur de l'objet est ainsi obtenu grâce à l'utilisation combinée d'une paroi latérale à soufflet 6 et de liens en matériau à haute résilience 7. La paroi latérale 5 est ainsi ajustable entre la position ouverte (en extension) et la position fermée (sans extension, au repos) du dispositif de protection. La structure plissée du soufflet confère une résistance aux chocs particulièrement bonne.The adjustment of the height of the side wall 5 to the thickness of the object is thus obtained through the combined use of a bellows side wall 6 and links of high-resilience material 7. The side wall 5 is thus adjustable between the open position (in extension) and the closed position (without extension, at rest) of the protection device. The folded structure of the bellows gives a particularly good impact resistance.

La figure 2 est une vue interne du dispositif de protection 1 présentée à la figure 1. Par exemple la partie anguleuse d'un cadre peut venir se glisser à l'intérieur du dispositif de protection.The figure 2 is an internal view of the protection device 1 presented to the figure 1 . For example the angular part of a frame can slip inside the protective device.

La figure 3 présente un second mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel le moyen à haute résilience 7 est une pince. La paroi latérale 5 est représentée en position fermée (sans extension) à la figure 3 alors qu'elle est présentée en position ouverte (en extension) à la figure 4.The figure 3 presents a second embodiment of the invention wherein the high resilience means 7 is a clamp. The side wall 5 is shown in closed position (without extension) at the figure 3 whereas it is presented in open position (in extension) at the figure 4 .

En l'absence de l'objet à protéger, la paroi latérale 5 est en position fermée (en extension minimale) grâce à la force de rappel du ressort constitué par la pince 7.In the absence of the object to be protected, the side wall 5 is in the closed position (in minimum extension) thanks to the restoring force of the spring constituted by the clamp 7.

En présence de l'objet à protéger, la paroi latérale 5 est en position ouverte selon une ouverture qui est modulable en fonction de l'épaisseur de l'objet à protéger.In the presence of the object to be protected, the side wall 5 is in the open position in an opening that is adjustable according to the thickness of the object to be protected.

De préférence, la hauteur de la paroi latérale 5 est modulable entre une position fermée et ouverte selon une échelle de 1 à 5. Par exemple, si en position fermée, la paroi latérale 5 présente une hauteur de 2 cm, elle sera capable de s'étendre jusque 10 cm en position ouverte.Preferably, the height of the side wall 5 is adjustable between a closed position and open on a scale of 1 to 5. For example, if in the closed position, the side wall 5 has a height of 2 cm, it will be able to extend to 10 cm in the open position.

Le dispositif de protection 1 présenté à la figure 3 comporte une partie plafond 3 essentiellement plane, une partie plancher 4 essentiellement plane ainsi qu'une paroi latérale 5 reliant les parties plafond 3 et plancher 4 de manière à former un étui dans lequel peut se glisser un objet 2 de forme plate à protéger (non représenté en détail), par exemple la partie allongée d'un cadre se trouvant entre deux coins. La paroi latérale 5 est constituée d'un soufflet 6 et d'au moins une pince 7 en guise de moyen à haute résilience permettant d'ajuster la distance entre les parties plafond 3 et plancher 4.The protective device 1 presented to the figure 3 comprises an essentially flat ceiling part 3, an essentially flat floor part 4 and a side wall 5 connecting the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4 so as to form a case in which can slide an object 2 of flat shape to protect (not shown in detail), for example the elongated portion of a frame lying between two corners. The side wall 5 consists of a bellows 6 and at least one clamp 7 as a high-resilience means for adjusting the distance between the ceiling parts 3 and floor 4.

Le dispositif de protection 1 est avantageusement composé de papier ou de carton fort permettant un faible de coût de production, un recyclage et une réutilisation. Avantageusement, au moins les parties plafond et plancher seront réalisées en carton ondulé à une ou plusieurs couches de cannelures. Un modèle unique convient pour différentes épaisseurs du produit à protéger (panneaux en fibres de bois, vitres, châssis, etc.).The protective device 1 is advantageously made of paper or strong cardboard allowing a low cost of production, recycling and reuse. Advantageously, at least the ceiling and floor portions will be made of corrugated board with one or more layers of fluting. A single model is suitable for different thicknesses of the product to be protected (wood fiber panels, windows, frames, etc.).

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, les moyens à haute résilience 7 sont un ou plusieurs élastiques, ressorts ou pinces.According to a preferred embodiment, the high-resilience means 7 are one or more elastics, springs or clamps.

Le dispositif de protection 1 peut présenter une forme anguleuse pour la protection d'un objet 2 de forme anguleuse et comporter deux parois latérales 5 essentiellement perpendiculaires entre elles reliant lesdites parties plafond 3 et plancher 4.The protective device 1 may have an angular shape for the protection of an object 2 of angular shape and have two side walls 5 substantially perpendicular to each other connecting said ceiling parts 3 and floor 4.

Le dispositif de protection 1 peut présenter une forme plane pour la protection d'un objet 2 de forme plate et comporter une paroi latérale 5 essentiellement rectiligne reliant lesdites parties plafond 3 et plancher 4.The protective device 1 may have a planar shape for protecting an object 2 of flat shape and have a substantially straight side wall 5 connecting said ceiling parts 3 and floor 4.

L'objet à protéger 2 peut présenter une partie plate, anguleuse ou arrondie.The object to be protected 2 may have a flat, angular or rounded part.

Les dispositifs selon la figure 1 et la figure 3 seront avantageusement combinés en une seule pièce en vue de protéger à la fois des parties rectilignes et des angles, comme par exemple une partie rectiligne et deux angles adjacents ou deux parties rectilignes séparées par un angle.The devices according to the figure 1 and the figure 3 are advantageously combined in one piece to protect both straight portions and angles, such as a rectilinear portion and two adjacent angles or two straight portions separated by an angle.

Un dispositif de protection 1 combinant une partie rectiligne et deux angles de part et d'autre de cette partie rectiligne (de manière à former un U) est particulièrement avantageux pour la protection d'un objet présentant une hauteur variable sur sa longueur et/ou largeur. Un tel dispositif convient également pour la protection de plusieurs objets ayant tous la même longueur et/ou largeur mais présentant une hauteur différente.A protective device 1 combining a rectilinear part and two angles on either side of this rectilinear part (so as to form a U) is particularly advantageous for the protection of an object having a variable height along its length and / or width. Such a device is also suitable for the protection of several objects having all the same length and / or width but having a different height.

Le dispositif de protection 1 peut aussi être une boîte qui enserre tous les côtés de l'objet à protéger 2. C'est le cas par exemple d'un dispositif de protection combinant en une seule pièce quatre parties rectilignes et quatre angles adjacents pour la protection d'un livre. De manière avantageuse, de par l'élasticité conférée par le soufflet 6 et les moyens à haute résilience 7, l'objet (entier) peut être facilement inséré à l'intérieur du dispositif de protection.The protective device 1 can also be a box that encloses all sides of the object to be protected 2. This is the case for example of a protective device combining in one piece four straight portions and four adjacent angles for the protection of a book. Of Advantageously, by the elasticity imparted by the bellows 6 and the high-resilience means 7, the (whole) object can be easily inserted inside the protective device.

Liste des symboles de référenceList of reference symbols

  1. 1. Dispositif de protection1. Protection device
  2. 2. Objet2. Object
  3. 3. Partie plafond3. Ceiling section
  4. 4. Partie plancher4. Floor part
  5. 5. Paroi latérale5. Side wall
  6. 6. Soufflet6. Bellows
  7. 7. Moyens à haute résilience7. High resilience means

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  1. A device (1) for protecting an object (2) comprising an essentially planar ceiling part (3), an essentially planar floor part (4) and at least one side wall (5) made up of a bellows (6) connecting said ceiling (3) and floor (4) parts so as to form a cartridge, in which all or part of the object (2) to be protected can slide, characterized in that said side wall (5) is further made up of high-resilience means (7) allowing to adjust the distance between the ceiling (3) and floor (4) parts to the thickness of the object to be protected, by firmly gripping the latter.
  2. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the protection device (1) is made from paper or strong cardboard.
  3. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the high-resilience means (7) are one or more elastic bands, springs or clamps.
  4. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the protection device (1) has an angular shape for the protection of an angular object (2) and comprises two side walls (5) essentially perpendicular to one another connecting said ceiling (3) and floor (4) parts.
  5. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the protection device (1) has a planar shape for protecting a flat object (2) and comprises an essentially straight side wall (5) connecting said ceiling (3) and floor (4) parts.
  6. The device according to Claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the protection device (1) has a combination of angular and flat shapes so as to adapt to the shape of the object (2) to be protected.
  7. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it is suitable for protecting an object (2) having a flat, angular or rounded part.
  8. The device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the height of the side wall (5) is configurable between a closed and open position using a scale of 1 to 5.
  9. Use of the protection device according to Claim 1 for protecting window frames, glass panels, solar panels, mirrors, radiators, office equipment and frames.
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