EP2730723B1 - Device for determining end of stroke - Google Patents

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EP2730723B1
EP2730723B1 EP20130191977 EP13191977A EP2730723B1 EP 2730723 B1 EP2730723 B1 EP 2730723B1 EP 20130191977 EP20130191977 EP 20130191977 EP 13191977 A EP13191977 A EP 13191977A EP 2730723 B1 EP2730723 B1 EP 2730723B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to the field of swimming pool covers and more particularly to an end-of-travel device for winding a pool cover apron.
  • these metal elements are glued to the blades or directly inserted into the blades of the cover deck, which forces on the one hand to select the blades on which these elements must be applied, and which can cause on the other hand a degradation of these blades during the application or replacement of these metal elements.
  • such devices detect only a passage of these elements in front of a sensor and are therefore not able to determine the direction of passage of a metal element in front of a sensor.
  • the document FR 2837515 discloses a determining device, end of stroke for winding of a pool cover apron, said device comprising the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention aims to solve all or part of the disadvantages mentioned above.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to dispense with the application of metallic elements on the cover apron and makes it possible to have a device based on the positioning of the extreme blades of the covering apron and not only on the positioning of certain intermediate blades of the cover. cover apron.
  • Such a device is also easy to access, easy to install and does not require the removal of the retractor in case of failure.
  • the proposed configuration may allow for example to detect the end of the run of the cover deck and thus prohibit a movement of the winder for driving the cover apron beyond this position in the direction of the course.
  • the first detection means is similar to the second selection means.
  • the first detection means and the second detection means are arranged to define a second end-of-travel configuration in which the first detection means is in its first state of detection. operation and the second detection means is in its second operating state.
  • the second configuration may allow for example to detect the limit of the winding of the cover apron and thus to prohibit a movement of the winder for driving the cover apron beyond this position in the direction of winding.
  • the first detection means and the second detection means are arranged to define a third configuration in which the first detection means is in its second operating state and the second detecting means is in its second operating state.
  • This arrangement can make it possible to detect an intermediate position between the unwound end-of-travel position and the wound end-of-travel position permitting movement of the reel to drive the cover apron in the direction of unwinding towards its end-of-travel position. unwound or in the direction of winding to its wound end position.
  • the first detection means and the second detection means are arranged in an offset manner in a winding direction and / or unfolding of the deck.
  • the first detection means and / or the second detection means comprise a movable member able to be moved by the contact of an apron portion respectively facing the first detection means and / or the second detection means between a first position corresponding to the first operating state respectively of the first detection means and / or the second detection means and a second position corresponding to the second operating state respectively of the first detection means and / or the second means respectively detection.
  • the first detection means and / or the second detection means comprise in addition to the movable member a sensor arranged to detect the presence or absence of the movable member in its corresponding second position. at a positioning of the movable member facing the sensor.
  • the senor of the first detection means and / or the second detection means is of the inductive type.
  • the device comprises a first support for the first detection means and a second support for the second detection means.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to correctly position the detection means so that the cover apron can ensure the switchover between the first operating state and the second operating state of the detection means between the two end-of-travel positions of the apron. blanket.
  • the senor of the first detection means is arranged transversely or longitudinally to the first support of the first detection means and / or the sensor of the second detection means is arranged transversely or longitudinally to the second support of the second means of detection. detection.
  • the first support and the second support are movable relative to each other.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to adapt the positioning of the detection means to the radius of curvature formed by the blades of the covering apron which varies during their winding around the reel.
  • the first support is connected to the second support by a pivot connection.
  • the device comprises a holding means connected to the first support or the second support and intended to maintain the first support or the second support at a fixed point relative to the pool.
  • the holding means is connected to the first support by a pivot connection.
  • the holding means comprises a hooking means for forming a pivot connection with the fixed point.
  • the holding means comprises means for adjusting the distance separating two ends of the holding means.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to adapt the device to different lengths of cover apron.
  • the holding means comprises a first portion and a second portion forming an angle.
  • this angle is for example between 100 ° and 179 °.
  • the device comprises a ballast means connected to the second support.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to stabilize the second detection means on the apron.
  • the first support comprises a first stop arranged to limit the movement of the movable member of the first detection means, and / or the second support comprises a second stop arranged to limit the movement of the organ. mobile of the second detection means.
  • the present invention also relates to a pool cover system comprising a submerged winder arranged to drive a cover apron characterized in that it comprises a device as described above intended to cover at least one area to be covered and uncovered by cover apron.
  • a pool cover system 100 comprises a submerged reel 2 for winding and unrolling a cover apron 3 respectively in a winding direction SE and an unwinding direction SD of the roof deck 3.
  • the submerged reel 2 is usually arranged in a dedicated compartment C of the pool and is separated from the bathing area ZB by a partition 7.
  • the compartment C is hidden under gratings 6 supported on the one hand on one edge of the pool and on the other hand on a fixed beam 4 itself bearing on two side edges of the pool.
  • the fixed beam 4 which forms a fixed point relative to the pool comprises a groove 4a cylindrical whose function is detailed later in the text.
  • the cover apron 3 comprises a plurality of blades 5 fitted into each other with sufficient mechanical clearance to allow them to be wound around the submerged reel 2.
  • the blades 5 are sealed so as to be able to move on the water line 8 in the bathing area ZB.
  • the covering apron 3 is intended to pass through an opening 9 placed between the fixed beam 4 and the partition 7.
  • the pool For proper operation of the roofing system 100, the pool must be filled to a sufficient water level so that the water line 8 passes through this opening so that the roof deck 3 is moved through the pool. opening 9 without generating friction on the fixed beam 4 or on the partition 7.
  • the cover system 100 comprises a device 1 for determining the end position for the underwater reel 2 of the cover apron 3.
  • This device 1 comprises a first detection means 10 and a second detection means 20.
  • the first detection means 10 is intended to detect the presence of a deck portion 3 facing the first detection means 10, so as to define a first operating state E1 when no portion of the deck 3 is opposite the first detection means 10, and a second operating state E2 when a portion of the deck 3 is opposite the first detection means 10.
  • the second detection means 20 is intended to detect the presence of a deck portion 3 facing the second detection means 20, so as to define a first operating state E1 when no portion of the deck 3 is opposite the second detection means 20, and a second operating state E2 when a portion of the deck 3 is opposite the second detection means 20.
  • the first detection means 10 is similar to the second detection means 20.
  • the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 follow the logic function of a binary operator, so that the first operating state E1 can for example correspond to a non-detection logic state while the second operating state E2 can correspond to a logical detection state.
  • the first detection means 10 is arranged upstream of the second detection means 20 in the direction of the winding SE and is arranged downstream of the second detection means in the SD direction of the winding direction. cover apron 3.
  • the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged to define a configuration C1 corresponding to the identification of a limit switch in wherein the first detecting means 10 is in its second operating state E2 and the second detecting means 20 is in its first operating state E1.
  • this configuration C1 makes it possible to identify the end of travel corresponding to the integral unwinding of the covering apron 3.
  • the second detection means 20 is not actuated by any blade 5 because the end plate 5a of the covering apron 3 is disposed beyond the second detection means 20 in the SD direction of the unwinding.
  • the second detection means 20 is therefore in its first operating state E1.
  • the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged to define a second end-of-travel configuration C2 in which the first detection means 10 is in its first operating state E1 and the second detection means 20 is in its second operating state E2.
  • this second configuration C2 makes it possible to identify the end of travel corresponding to the integral winding of the covering apron 3.
  • the first detection means 10 is not actuated by any blade 5 because the end plate 5b of the cover apron 3 is disposed beyond the first detection means 10 in the direction of the winding SE.
  • the first detection means 10 is therefore in its first operating state E1.
  • the first means of detection 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged to define a third configuration C3 in which the first detection means 10 is in its second operating state E2 and the second detection means 20 is also in its second operating state E2.
  • the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged offset in the winding direction and in the unwinding direction of the cover apron 3 so that the end plates 5a, 5b can to escape under only one of the two detection means 10, 20 in the end positions.
  • the device 1 comprises a first support S1 for the first detection means 10 and a second support S2 for the second detection means 20.
  • the first support S1 is connected to the second support S2 by a pivot connection A allowing the first support S1 and the second support S2 to follow the variable radius of curvature of the cover apron 3 during its unwinding or winding on the reel 2 .
  • the first support S1 is connected to the fixed beam 4 by a holding means 30.
  • this holding means 30 comprises a first part 31 and a second part 32 forming an angle between 100 ° and 179 ° with the first part 31.
  • the first part 31 is formed by a flat plate and comprises on its free end a protruding element 33 of cylindrical shape arranged to be inserted and slide in the groove 4a of the fixed beam 4 while being held thereon.
  • the cylindrical shape of the protruding element 33 and the complementary cylindrical shape of the groove 4a of the fixed beam 4 make it possible to generate a pivot connection between the holding means 30 and the fixed beam 4.
  • the second portion 32 also flat is formed by a first member 32a fixed to the first portion 31 and a second member 32b arranged to be connected to the first support S1.
  • the first member 32a comprises two parallel elongated slots 34 extending substantially the entire length of the first member 32a.
  • the second member 32b comprises two orifices 35 arranged facing the two oblong slots 34.
  • the two orifices 35 are intended to accommodate fastening means (not shown), for example of the screw nut type.
  • These fixing means can be inserted through the oblong slots 34 and slide along them.
  • the fastening means are then fixed by clamping on the orifices 35 in a determined position.
  • the two oblong slots 34 and the two orifices 35 form adjustment means 36 for adjusting the length between the two free ends of the holding means 30.
  • This length is intended firstly to correct the differences related to the different widths of compartment C and secondly to adapt to the different diameters of the roll generated by the winding of the roof deck 3.
  • the second member 32b also comprises, near its free end, two transverse tabs 37 bent outwardly from the angle formed between the first part 31 and the second part 32 of the holding means 30.
  • transverse tabs 37 each comprise an orifice and are arranged to form a pivot connection with the first support S1.
  • the second member 32b comprises two other transverse tabs 38 extending in the plane of the second member 32b.
  • FIGS. 4 to 7 show a first embodiment of a detection means 10, 20 disposed on its support S1, S2.
  • FIGS. 8 to 11 show a second embodiment of a detection means 10, 20 disposed on its support S1, S2.
  • the first detection means 10 being similar to the second detection means 20 and the first support S1 being similar to the second support S2, it is described in the following description that the first detection means 10 and the first support S1.
  • the first support S1 is formed by a first plate 41 arranged in parallel facing a second plate 42, the two plates 41, 42 both comprising a basket handle shape.
  • the two plates 41, 42 are held at a distance by a first spacer 43 and a second spacer 44, both arranged on either side of a median position of the two plates 41, 42.
  • the two plates 41, 42 comprise near a first of their two ends a first series of orifices 45 opposite one another to make the pivot connection A with the second support S2.
  • the two plates 41, 42 also comprise, near the other of their two ends, a second series of orifices 46 facing each other arranged to be aligned with the orifices of the transverse tabs 37 of the holding means 30. so as to also form a pivot connection.
  • the two plates 41, 42 comprise near the middle position a third series of orifices 47 facing each other arranged to allow the attachment of a portion of the first detection means 10.
  • the first detection means 10 comprises a first fixed part composed of an inductive sensor 11 of cylindrical shape having a thread on one of its ends.
  • the present invention is not limited to this type of sensor and could include any type of sensor capable of performing the detection function.
  • the inductive sensor 11 is disposed transversely to the two plates 41, 42.
  • This threaded end is arranged to protrude between the two plates 41, 42 through an orifice of the third series of orifices 47 formed on the first plate 41.
  • the inductive sensor 11 is thus fixed on the first plate 41 by means of a nut 12 which is screwed on the end thread of the inductive sensor 11.
  • An additional element 14 is fixed on the second plate 42 through the other orifice of the third series of orifices 47 so as to also project between the two plates 41, 42.
  • the function of this additional element is described later. in the text.
  • the first detection means 10 comprises a second mobile part composed of a movable member 13.
  • This movable member 13 is held at the first spacer 43 by a cylindrical portion 15 surrounding the first spacer 43 so as to form a pivot connection between these two elements.
  • This movable member 13 is formed by the folding of a metal strip in different places, thus defining several other parts 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d of the movable member 13.
  • the movable member 13 has four different parts 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d.
  • Three of these four parts 13a, 13b, 13c are formed by a transverse folding of the metal tongue.
  • the movable member 13 has a first portion 13a connected on the one hand to the cylindrical portion 15 forming the pivot connection with the first spacer 43 and secondly to a second portion 13b forming a first folding angle ⁇ 1 with the first part 13a.
  • the second part 13b is connected on the one hand to the first part 13a and on the other hand to a third part 13c forming a second folding angle ⁇ 2 with the second part 13b.
  • a fourth portion 13d is formed by a substantially right angle longitudinal fold ⁇ 3 from the first portion 13a on the edge nearest the inductive sensor 11.
  • each of these four parts 13a, 13b, 13c and 13d as well as the value of the first and second folding angle ⁇ 1, ⁇ 2 and the position of the fold forming the fourth part 13d are arranged in such a way that the member mobile 13 can move around the pivot connection formed by the cylindrical portion 15 and the first spacer 43 between a first position P1 and a second position P2 defined below.
  • the fourth part 13d is not opposite the inductive sensor 11.
  • This first position P1 corresponds to the first operating state E1 of the inductive sensor 11.
  • the third portion 13c under the effect of gravity also abuts against the second spacer 44 and contiguous portions of the first portion 13a and the second portion 13b of the movable member 13 forming the first angle bending ⁇ 1 protrude outside an area between the surface of the two plates 41, 42.
  • the fourth part 13d is placed opposite the inductive sensor 11.
  • This second position P2 corresponds to the second operating state E2 of the inductive sensor 11.
  • the first portion 13a also abuts against the additional element 14 and contiguous portions of the first portion 13a and the second portion 13b of the movable member 13 forming the first folding angle ⁇ 1 protrude from the interior of an area lying between the surface of the two plates 41, 42.
  • the movable member 13 is returned to its first position P1 under the effect of gravity.
  • first support S1 and the second support S2 are maintained by gravity in contact with the outer surface of the roof deck 3.
  • the various pivot connections of the device 1 contribute to maintaining this contact throughout the winding and unwinding phases of the covering apron 3.
  • weighting means or counterweight 50 connected to the second support S2 may optionally be used to further contribute to maintaining this contact.
  • the operating principle of the second embodiment of the device 1 is similar to that of the first embodiment.
  • the signal processing performed by the information provided by the inductive sensor 11 differs between these two embodiments.
  • the movable member 13 is always arranged to move between the first position P1 and the second position P2.
  • the fourth portion 13d of the movable member 13 is opposite the inductive sensor 11 and in the second operating state E2 of the corresponding inductive sensor 11 at the second P2 position, the fourth portion 13d of the movable member 13 is not facing the inductive sensor 11.
  • the signal processing performed downstream of the detection is inverted with respect to that performed in the first embodiment.
  • the third orifice series 47 is also present but differs from that used in the first embodiment in that the orifice in which the sensor 11 was held is no longer arranged for the passage of the threaded end of the sensor 11 .
  • the inductive sensor 11 is disposed longitudinally to the two plates 41, 42 and between them.
  • the two plates 41, 42 comprise between their central position and their second series of orifices 46, a fourth series of orifices 48 arranged opposite each other.
  • this fourth series of orifices 48 comprises four orifices distributed in pairs on each of the two plates 41, 42.
  • This fourth series of orifices 48 makes it possible to fix a holding plate 21 of the inductive sensor 11.
  • This holding plate 21 has a U-shape whose tabs comprise orifices arranged to face the orifices of the fourth series of orifices 48 of the two plates 41, 42.
  • Fastening means 22 passing through these various orifices make it possible to secure this holding plate 21 to the two plates 41, 42.
  • the base of the U of the retaining plate 21 comprises an orifice whose diameter allows the threaded end of the sensor 11 to pass as well as its fixing by the nut 12.
  • a fifth series of orifices 49 has been added between the second series of openings 46 and the end of the two plates 41, 42 of the second support S2 so as to form connecting means for fastening the weighting means or counterweight 50 on the second support S2.
  • the movable member 13 is formed by folding a metal strip in different places.
  • the movable member 13 can be obtained by other manufacturing processes such as a molded plastic support on which it is glued a metal strip.
  • Parts 13a, 13b and 13c are similar to those of the first embodiment.
  • cylindrical portion 15 forms a pivot connection with an additional spacer 43 'disposed near the spacer 43.
  • the portion 13d is in turn disposed in the extension of the portion 13c and forms with the latter an angle ⁇ 3.
  • this angle ⁇ 3 is a right angle.
  • the metal strip comprises an opening 23 of rectangular shape made at the angle ⁇ 1 between the first portion 13a and the second portion 13b.
  • This opening 23 is oriented substantially longitudinally to the two plates 41, 42.
  • this opening 23 From each of the two longitudinal sides of this opening 23 extend respectively two parts 13e, 13f arranged opposite one another and folded at right angles to the first portion 13a or the second portion 13b.
  • These two parts 13e, 13f are oriented towards the inside of the angle ⁇ 1 and each comprise an orifice to form two bearings for the axis 24 of a wheel 25.
  • the axis 24 is disposed transversely to the direction of movement of the covering apron 3.
  • the wheel 25 protrudes from the metal strip and has the function of reducing the friction between the movable member 13 and the cover apron 3.
  • the first folding angle ⁇ 1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the first detection means 10 bears on the outer surface of the cover apron 3, which keeps the movable member 13 in its second position P2 and prevents it from reaching its first position P1.
  • the first folding angle ⁇ 1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the second detection means 20 is in turn (e) maintained ) by gravity in its first position P1 due to the absence of the cover apron 3 in line with the movable member 13.
  • the end of travel of the unwinding phase is thus detected by reading the logic table deduced from the combination of the signals delivered by the inductive sensor 11 of each of the two detection means 10, 20.
  • the first folding angle ⁇ 1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the first detection means 10 is maintained by gravity in its first position P1 because of the absence of the cover apron 3 in line with the movable member 13.
  • the first folding angle ⁇ 1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the second detection means 20 is resting on the outer surface of the apron. cover 3, which keeps the movable member 13 in its second position P2 and prevents it from reaching its first position P1.
  • the end of travel of the winding phase is thus detected by reading the logic table deduced from the combination of the signals delivered by the inductive sensor 11 of each of the two detection means 10, 20.
  • the first folding angle ⁇ 1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are in support on the outer surface of the cover apron 3, which keeps the movable member 13 of the two detecting means 10, 20 in their second position P2 and prevents them from reaching their first position P1.
  • a position of the cover apron 3 between the winding limit switch and the unwinding end of the stroke is thus detected by reading the logic table deduced from the combination of the signals delivered by the inductive sensor 11 of each of the two detection means 10, 20.
  • types of sensors other than inductive sensors may be used as well as other embodiments carrying out the detection function.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des couvertures de piscine et a plus particulièrement pour objet un dispositif de détermination de fin de course pour enrouleur de tablier de couverture d'une piscine.The present invention relates to the field of swimming pool covers and more particularly to an end-of-travel device for winding a pool cover apron.

Il est connu de disposer de dispositifs de détermination de fin de course pour enrouleur immergé de tablier de couverture d'une piscine, comportant des éléments métalliques disposés sur différentes lames du tablier de manière à ce que des capteurs puissent détecter le passage de ces éléments et donc des lames sur lesquelles ils sont disposés.It is known to have devices for determining the end-of-travel limit for submerged winder of a pool cover apron, comprising metal elements placed on different deck blades so that sensors can detect the passage of these elements and therefore blades on which they are arranged.

Cependant, ces éléments métalliques sont collés sur les lames ou directement insérés dans les lames du tablier de couverture, ce qui oblige d'une part à sélectionner les lames sur lesquelles doivent être appliqués ces éléments, et ce qui peut engendrer d'autre part une dégradation de ces lames lors de l'application ou du remplacement de ces éléments métalliques.However, these metal elements are glued to the blades or directly inserted into the blades of the cover deck, which forces on the one hand to select the blades on which these elements must be applied, and which can cause on the other hand a degradation of these blades during the application or replacement of these metal elements.

De plus, de tels dispositifs ne détectent qu'un passage de ces éléments devant un capteur et ne sont donc pas capable de déterminer le sens du passage d'un élément métallique devant un capteur.In addition, such devices detect only a passage of these elements in front of a sensor and are therefore not able to determine the direction of passage of a metal element in front of a sensor.

En cas de non détection d'un élément métallique pour une raison quelconque, de tels dispositifs sont donc incapables de déterminer la position du tablier de couverture.In case of non-detection of a metal element for any reason, such devices are therefore unable to determine the position of the cover apron.

De même, suite à une réinitialisation, de tels dispositifs n'ont plus de référence et ne sont également plus capable de déterminer la position du tablier de couverture. En effet, le sens de passage du tablier est déduit à partir de détections antérieures mémorisées.Similarly, following a reset, such devices have no reference and are also no longer able to determine the position of the cover apron. Indeed, the direction of passage of the deck is deduced from previous detections stored.

Il est également connu de disposer de dispositifs de détection de fin de course pour enrouleur de tablier de couverture d'une piscine, dont ledit enrouleur comporte un codeur rotatif incrémental qui permet de corréler un positionnement du tablier de couverture avec un nombre de rotation de l'enrouleur.It is also known to have end-of-travel detection devices for a pool deck winder, whose said reel comprises an incremental rotary encoder which makes it possible to correlate a positioning of the roof deck with a number of rotation of the pool. reel.

Cependant, en cas de panne du codeur le moteur, si le capteur est intégré, doit être remplacé dans son intégralité, ce qui implique un coût associé important.However, in case of failure of the encoder the engine, if the sensor is integrated, must be replaced in its entirety, which implies a significant associated cost.

Le document FR 2837515 divulgue un dispositif de détermination, de fin de course pour enrouler de tablier de couverture d'une piscine, ledit dispositif comprenant les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.The document FR 2837515 discloses a determining device, end of stroke for winding of a pool cover apron, said device comprising the features of the preamble of claim 1.

La présente invention a pour but de résoudre tout ou partie des inconvénients mentionnés ci-dessus.The present invention aims to solve all or part of the disadvantages mentioned above.

A cet effet, la présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de détermination de fin de course pour enrouleur de tablier de couverture d'une piscine comprenant :

  • un premier moyen de détection destiné à détecter la présence d'une partie de tablier en regard du premier moyen de détection, de façon à définir un premier état de fonctionnement lorsqu'aucune portion du tablier est en regard du premier moyen de détection, et un second état de fonctionnement lorsqu'une portion du tablier est en regard du premier moyen de détection,
  • un second moyen de détection destiné à détecter la présence d'une partie de tablier en regard du second moyen de détection, de façon à définir un premier état de fonctionnement lorsqu'aucune portion du tablier est en regard du second moyen de détection, et un second état de fonctionnement lorsqu'une portion du tablier est en regard du second moyen de détection,
le premier moyen de détection et le second moyen de détection étant agencés pour définir une configuration correspondant à l'identification d'une fin de course dans laquelle le premier moyen de détection est dans son second état de fonctionnement et le second moyen de détection est dans son premier état de fonctionnement.To this end, the subject of the present invention is a device for determining end-of-travel for a cover apron winder of a swimming pool comprising:
  • first detection means for detecting the presence of an apron portion facing the first detection means, so as to define a first operating state when no portion of the apron is facing the first detection means, and a second operating state when a portion of the deck is opposite the first detection means,
  • second detection means for detecting the presence of an apron portion opposite the second detection means, so as to define a first operating state when no portion of the apron is opposite the second detection means, and a second operating state when a portion of the deck is opposite the second detection means,
the first detection means and the second detection means being arranged to define a configuration corresponding to the identification of a limit switch in which the first detection means is in its second operating state and the second detection means is in its first state of operation.

Cette disposition permet de s'affranchir de l'application d'éléments métalliques sur le tablier de couverture et permet de disposer d'un dispositif basé sur le positionnement des lames extrêmes du tablier de couverture et non uniquement sur le positionnement de certaines lames intermédiaires du tablier de couverture.This arrangement makes it possible to dispense with the application of metallic elements on the cover apron and makes it possible to have a device based on the positioning of the extreme blades of the covering apron and not only on the positioning of certain intermediate blades of the cover. cover apron.

Un tel dispositif est également facile d'accès, facile à installer et ne nécessite pas la dépose de l'enrouleur en cas de panne.Such a device is also easy to access, easy to install and does not require the removal of the retractor in case of failure.

La configuration proposée peut permettre par exemple de détecter la fin de course du déroulement du tablier de couverture et ainsi interdire un mouvement de l'enrouleur destiné à entrainer le tablier de couverture au-delà de cette position dans le sens du déroulement.The proposed configuration may allow for example to detect the end of the run of the cover deck and thus prohibit a movement of the winder for driving the cover apron beyond this position in the direction of the course.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le premier moyen de détection est semblable au second moyen de sélection.According to one aspect of the invention, the first detection means is similar to the second selection means.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, en plus de la première configuration, le premier moyen de détection et le second moyen de détection sont agencés pour définir une deuxième configuration de fin de course dans laquelle le premier moyen de détection est dans son premier état de fonctionnement et le second moyen de détection est dans son second état de fonctionnement.According to one aspect of the invention, in addition to the first configuration, the first detection means and the second detection means are arranged to define a second end-of-travel configuration in which the first detection means is in its first state of detection. operation and the second detection means is in its second operating state.

La deuxième configuration peut permettre par exemple de détecter la fin de course de l'enroulement du tablier de couverture et ainsi interdire un mouvement de l'enrouleur destiné à entrainer le tablier de couverture au-delà de cette position dans le sens de l'enroulement.The second configuration may allow for example to detect the limit of the winding of the cover apron and thus to prohibit a movement of the winder for driving the cover apron beyond this position in the direction of winding.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, en plus de la première configuration et le cas échéant en plus de la deuxième configuration, le premier moyen de détection et le second moyen de détection sont agencés pour définir une troisième configuration dans laquelle le premier moyen de détection est dans son second état de fonctionnement et le second moyen de détection est dans son second état de fonctionnement.According to one aspect of the invention, in addition to the first configuration and optionally in addition to the second configuration, the first detection means and the second detection means are arranged to define a third configuration in which the first detection means is in its second operating state and the second detecting means is in its second operating state.

Cette disposition peut permettre de détecter une position intermédiaire entre la position de fin de course déroulée et la position de fin de course enroulée autorisant un mouvement de l'enrouleur pour entrainer le tablier de couverture dans le sens du déroulement vers sa position de fin de course déroulée ou dans le sens de l'enroulement vers sa position de fin de course enroulée.This arrangement can make it possible to detect an intermediate position between the unwound end-of-travel position and the wound end-of-travel position permitting movement of the reel to drive the cover apron in the direction of unwinding towards its end-of-travel position. unwound or in the direction of winding to its wound end position.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le premier moyen de détection et le second moyen de détection sont disposés de façon décalée dans un sens d'enroulement et/ou de déroulement du tablier.According to one aspect of the invention, the first detection means and the second detection means are arranged in an offset manner in a winding direction and / or unfolding of the deck.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le premier moyen de détection et/ou le second moyen de détection comprennent un organe mobile apte à être déplacé par le contact d'une portion de tablier en regard respectivement du premier moyen de détection et/ou du second moyen de détection entre une première position correspondant au premier état de fonctionnement respectivement du premier moyen de détection et/ou du second moyen de détection et une seconde position correspondant au second état de fonctionnement respectivement du premier moyen de détection et/ou du second moyen de détection.According to one aspect of the invention, the first detection means and / or the second detection means comprise a movable member able to be moved by the contact of an apron portion respectively facing the first detection means and / or the second detection means between a first position corresponding to the first operating state respectively of the first detection means and / or the second detection means and a second position corresponding to the second operating state respectively of the first detection means and / or the second means respectively detection.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le premier moyen de détection et/ou le second moyen de détection comprennent en plus de l'organe mobile un capteur agencé pour détecter la présence ou l'absence de l'organe mobile dans sa seconde position correspondant à un positionnement de l'organe mobile en regard du capteur.According to one aspect of the invention, the first detection means and / or the second detection means comprise in addition to the movable member a sensor arranged to detect the presence or absence of the movable member in its corresponding second position. at a positioning of the movable member facing the sensor.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le capteur du premier moyen de détection et/ou du second moyen de détection est du type inductif.According to one aspect of the invention, the sensor of the first detection means and / or the second detection means is of the inductive type.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le dispositif comporte un premier support pour le premier moyen de détection et un second support pour le second moyen de détection.According to one aspect of the invention, the device comprises a first support for the first detection means and a second support for the second detection means.

Cette disposition permet de positionner correctement les moyens de détection de manière à ce que le tablier de couverture puisse assurer le basculement entre le premier état de fonctionnement et le second état de fonctionnement des moyens de détection entre les deux positions de fin de course du tablier de couverture.This arrangement makes it possible to correctly position the detection means so that the cover apron can ensure the switchover between the first operating state and the second operating state of the detection means between the two end-of-travel positions of the apron. blanket.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le capteur du premier moyen de détection est disposé transversalement ou longitudinalement au premier support du premier moyen de détection et/ou le capteur du second moyen de détection est disposé transversalement ou longitudinalement au second support du deuxième moyen de détection.According to one aspect of the invention, the sensor of the first detection means is arranged transversely or longitudinally to the first support of the first detection means and / or the sensor of the second detection means is arranged transversely or longitudinally to the second support of the second means of detection. detection.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le premier support et le second support sont mobiles l'un par rapport à l'autre.According to one aspect of the invention, the first support and the second support are movable relative to each other.

Cette disposition permet d'adapter le positionnement des moyens de détection au rayon de courbure formé par les lames du tablier de couverture qui varie au cours de leur enroulement autour de l'enrouleur.This arrangement makes it possible to adapt the positioning of the detection means to the radius of curvature formed by the blades of the covering apron which varies during their winding around the reel.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le premier support est relié au second support par une liaison pivot.According to one aspect of the invention, the first support is connected to the second support by a pivot connection.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le dispositif comporte un moyen de maintien relié au premier support ou au second support et destiné à maintenir le premier support ou le second support à un point fixe par rapport à la piscine.According to one aspect of the invention, the device comprises a holding means connected to the first support or the second support and intended to maintain the first support or the second support at a fixed point relative to the pool.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le moyen de maintien est relié au premier support par une liaison pivot.According to one aspect of the invention, the holding means is connected to the first support by a pivot connection.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le moyen de maintien comprend un moyen d'accrochage destiné à former une liaison pivot avec le point fixe.According to one aspect of the invention, the holding means comprises a hooking means for forming a pivot connection with the fixed point.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le moyen de maintien comprend des moyens de réglages de la distance séparant deux extrémités du moyen de maintien.According to one aspect of the invention, the holding means comprises means for adjusting the distance separating two ends of the holding means.

Cette disposition permet d'adapter le dispositif à des longueurs différentes de tablier de couverture.This arrangement makes it possible to adapt the device to different lengths of cover apron.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le moyen de maintien comprend une première partie et une deuxième partie formant un angle.According to one aspect of the invention, the holding means comprises a first portion and a second portion forming an angle.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, cet angle est par exemple compris entre 100° et 179°.According to one aspect of the invention, this angle is for example between 100 ° and 179 °.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le dispositif comporte un moyen de lestage relié au second support.According to one aspect of the invention, the device comprises a ballast means connected to the second support.

Cette disposition permet de stabiliser le second moyen de détection sur le tablier.This arrangement makes it possible to stabilize the second detection means on the apron.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le premier support comprend une première butée agencée pour limiter le mouvement de l'organe mobile du premier moyen de détection, et/ou le second support comprend une seconde butée agencée pour limiter le mouvement de l'organe mobile du second moyen de détection.According to one aspect of the invention, the first support comprises a first stop arranged to limit the movement of the movable member of the first detection means, and / or the second support comprises a second stop arranged to limit the movement of the organ. mobile of the second detection means.

La présente invention a également pour objet un système de couverture pour piscine comportant un enrouleur immergé agencé pour entrainer un tablier de couverture caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un dispositif tel que décrit précédemment destiné à couvrir au moins une zone destinée à être couverte et découverte par tablier de couverture.The present invention also relates to a pool cover system comprising a submerged winder arranged to drive a cover apron characterized in that it comprises a device as described above intended to cover at least one area to be covered and uncovered by cover apron.

De toute façon, l'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit, en référence au dessin schématique annexé représentant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, un système de couverture de piscine et un dispositif de détection selon l'invention.

  • La figure 1 représente une première configuration du dispositif de détection.
  • La figure 2 représente une deuxième configuration du dispositif de détection.
  • La figure 3 représente une troisième configuration du dispositif de détection.
  • La figure 4 illustre une vue en perspective d'une partie du dispositif de détection selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 5 illustre une vue de dessus de la partie du dispositif de détection illustrée à la figure 4.
  • La figure 6 illustre une vue de profil sur la partie du dispositif de détection de la figure 4 disposée dans une première position d'un organe du dispositif.
  • La figure 7 illustre une vue de profil sur la partie du dispositif de détection de la figure 4 disposée dans une seconde position d'un organe du dispositif.
  • La figure 8 illustre une vue en perspective d'une partie du dispositif de détection selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 9 illustre une vue de dessus de la partie du dispositif de détection illustrée à la figure 8.
  • La figure 10 illustre une vue de profil sur la partie du dispositif de détection de la figure 8 disposée dans une première position d'un organe du dispositif.
  • La figure 11 illustre une vue de profil sur la partie du dispositif de détection de la figure 8 disposée dans une seconde position d'un organe du dispositif.
  • La figure 12 illustre une autre partie du dispositif de détection selon l'invention.
Anyway, the invention will be better understood from the following description, with reference to the attached schematic drawing showing, by way of non-limiting example, a pool cover system and a detection device according to the invention.
  • The figure 1 represents a first configuration of the detection device.
  • The figure 2 represents a second configuration of the detection device.
  • The figure 3 represents a third configuration of the detection device.
  • The figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of the detection device according to a first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 5 illustrates a view from above of the portion of the detection device illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .
  • The figure 6 illustrates a profile view of the part of the detection device of the figure 4 disposed in a first position of a device member.
  • The figure 7 illustrates a profile view of the part of the detection device of the figure 4 disposed in a second position of a device member.
  • The figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of a portion of the detection device according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 9 illustrates a view from above of the portion of the detection device illustrated in FIG. figure 8 .
  • The figure 10 illustrates a profile view of the part of the detection device of the figure 8 disposed in a first position of a device member.
  • The figure 11 illustrates a profile view of the part of the detection device of the figure 8 disposed in a second position of a device member.
  • The figure 12 illustrates another part of the detection device according to the invention.

Comme illustré aux figures 1 à 3, un système de couverture 100 pour piscine selon l'invention comporte un enrouleur immergé 2 destiné à enrouler et à dérouler un tablier de couverture 3 respectivement selon un sens d'enroulement SE et un sens de déroulement SD du tablier de couverture 3.As illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 , a pool cover system 100 according to the invention comprises a submerged reel 2 for winding and unrolling a cover apron 3 respectively in a winding direction SE and an unwinding direction SD of the roof deck 3.

L'enrouleur immergé 2 est habituellement disposé dans un compartiment C dédié de la piscine et est séparé de la zone de baignade ZB par une cloison 7.The submerged reel 2 is usually arranged in a dedicated compartment C of the pool and is separated from the bathing area ZB by a partition 7.

Le compartiment C est caché sous des caillebotis 6 prenant appui d'une part sur un bord de la piscine et d'autre part sur une poutrelle fixe 4 prenant elle-même appui sur deux bordures latérales de la piscine.The compartment C is hidden under gratings 6 supported on the one hand on one edge of the pool and on the other hand on a fixed beam 4 itself bearing on two side edges of the pool.

La poutrelle fixe 4 qui forme un point fixe par rapport à la piscine comprend un rainurage 4a de forme cylindrique dont la fonction est détaillée plus loin dans le texte.The fixed beam 4 which forms a fixed point relative to the pool comprises a groove 4a cylindrical whose function is detailed later in the text.

Le tablier de couverture 3 comprend quand à lui une pluralité de lames 5 emboîtées les unes dans les autres avec un jeu mécanique suffisant pour permettre leur enroulement autour de l'enrouleur immergé 2.The cover apron 3 comprises a plurality of blades 5 fitted into each other with sufficient mechanical clearance to allow them to be wound around the submerged reel 2.

Les lames 5 sont étanches de manière à pouvoir se déplacer sur le fil de l'eau 8 dans la zone de baignade ZB.The blades 5 are sealed so as to be able to move on the water line 8 in the bathing area ZB.

Le tablier de couverture 3 comprend notamment deux lames d'extrémités 5a, 5b :

  • une première lame d'extrémité 5a qui est la première à être enroulée sur l'enrouleur 2 et la dernière à être déroulée de l'enrouleur 2, et
  • une seconde lame d'extrémité 5b qui est la dernière à être enroulée sur l'enrouleur 2 et la première à être déroulée de l'enrouleur 2.
The covering apron 3 comprises in particular two end blades 5a, 5b:
  • a first end blade 5a which is the first to be wound on the reel 2 and the last to be unwound from the reel 2, and
  • a second end blade 5b which is the last to be wound on the reel 2 and the first to be unwound from the reel 2.

Lors des phases d'enroulement et de déroulement, le tablier de couverture 3 est destiné à traverser une ouverture 9 disposée entre la poutrelle fixe 4 et la cloison 7.During the winding and unwinding phases, the covering apron 3 is intended to pass through an opening 9 placed between the fixed beam 4 and the partition 7.

Pour un bon fonctionnement du système de couverture 100, la piscine doit être remplie à un niveau d'eau suffisant pour que le fil de l'eau 8 traverse cette ouverture de manière à ce que le tablier de couverture 3 soit déplacé au travers l'ouverture 9 sans générer de frottement sur la poutrelle fixe 4 ou sur la cloison 7.For proper operation of the roofing system 100, the pool must be filled to a sufficient water level so that the water line 8 passes through this opening so that the roof deck 3 is moved through the pool. opening 9 without generating friction on the fixed beam 4 or on the partition 7.

En outre, le système de couverture 100 comprend un dispositif 1 de détermination de fin de course pour l'enrouleur immergé 2 de tablier de couverture 3.In addition, the cover system 100 comprises a device 1 for determining the end position for the underwater reel 2 of the cover apron 3.

Ce dispositif 1 comprend un premier moyen de détection 10 et un second moyen de détection 20.This device 1 comprises a first detection means 10 and a second detection means 20.

Le premier moyen de détection 10 est destiné à détecter la présence d'une partie de tablier 3 en regard du premier moyen de détection 10, de façon à définir un premier état de fonctionnement E1 lorsqu'aucune portion du tablier 3 est en regard du premier moyen de détection 10, et un second état de fonctionnement E2 lorsqu'une portion du tablier 3 est en regard du premier moyen de détection 10.The first detection means 10 is intended to detect the presence of a deck portion 3 facing the first detection means 10, so as to define a first operating state E1 when no portion of the deck 3 is opposite the first detection means 10, and a second operating state E2 when a portion of the deck 3 is opposite the first detection means 10.

Le second moyen de détection 20 est destiné à détecter la présence d'une partie de tablier 3 en regard du second moyen de détection 20, de façon à définir un premier état de fonctionnement E1 lorsqu'aucune portion du tablier 3 est en regard du second moyen de détection 20, et un second état de fonctionnement E2 lorsqu'une portion du tablier 3 est en regard du second moyen de détection 20.The second detection means 20 is intended to detect the presence of a deck portion 3 facing the second detection means 20, so as to define a first operating state E1 when no portion of the deck 3 is opposite the second detection means 20, and a second operating state E2 when a portion of the deck 3 is opposite the second detection means 20.

Dans l'exemple présenté, le premier moyen de détection 10 est semblable au second moyen de détection 20.In the example presented, the first detection means 10 is similar to the second detection means 20.

Le premier moyen de détection 10 et le second moyen de détection 20 suivent la fonction logique d'un opérateur binaire, si bien que le premier état de fonctionnement E1 peut par exemple correspondre à un état logique de non détection tandis que le second état de fonctionnement E2 peut correspondre à un état logique de détection.The first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 follow the logic function of a binary operator, so that the first operating state E1 can for example correspond to a non-detection logic state while the second operating state E2 can correspond to a logical detection state.

De plus, dans l'exemple présenté, le premier moyen de détection 10 est disposé en amont du second moyen de détection 20 dans le sens de l'enroulement SE et est disposé en aval du second moyen de détection dans le sens du déroulement SD du tablier de couverture 3.In addition, in the example shown, the first detection means 10 is arranged upstream of the second detection means 20 in the direction of the winding SE and is arranged downstream of the second detection means in the SD direction of the winding direction. cover apron 3.

Ainsi, comme illustré à la figure 1, le premier moyen de détection 10 et le second moyen de détection 20 sont agencés pour définir une configuration C1 correspondant à l'identification d'une fin de course dans laquelle le premier moyen de détection 10 est dans son second état de fonctionnement E2 et le second moyen de détection 20 est dans son premier état de fonctionnement E1.Thus, as illustrated in figure 1 the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged to define a configuration C1 corresponding to the identification of a limit switch in wherein the first detecting means 10 is in its second operating state E2 and the second detecting means 20 is in its first operating state E1.

Dans l'exemple présenté, compte tenu du positionnement relatif des deux moyens de détection 10, 20, cette configuration C1 permet d'identifier la fin de course correspondant au déroulement intégral du tablier de couverture 3.In the example presented, taking into account the relative positioning of the two detection means 10, 20, this configuration C1 makes it possible to identify the end of travel corresponding to the integral unwinding of the covering apron 3.

En effet, dans cette configuration C1 le premier moyen de détection 10 est actionné par une lame 5 du tablier de couverture 3, le premier moyen de détection 10 se trouve donc dans son second état de fonctionnement E2.Indeed, in this configuration C1 the first detection means 10 is actuated by a blade 5 of the cover apron 3, the first detection means 10 is therefore in its second operating state E2.

Cependant, le second moyen de détection 20 n'est actionné par aucune lame 5 car la lame d'extrémité 5a du tablier de couverture 3 est disposée au-delà du second moyen de détection 20 selon le sens du déroulement SD. Le second moyen de détection 20 se trouve donc dans son premier état de fonctionnement E1.However, the second detection means 20 is not actuated by any blade 5 because the end plate 5a of the covering apron 3 is disposed beyond the second detection means 20 in the SD direction of the unwinding. The second detection means 20 is therefore in its first operating state E1.

D'autres configurations peuvent également être envisagées.Other configurations may also be considered.

Notamment, comme présenté à la figure 2, en plus de la première configuration C1, le premier moyen de détection 10 et le second moyen de détection 20 sont agencés pour définir une deuxième configuration C2 de fin de course dans laquelle le premier moyen de détection 10 est dans son premier état de fonctionnement E1 et le second moyen de détection 20 est dans son second état de fonctionnement E2.In particular, as presented to figure 2 , in addition to the first configuration C1, the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged to define a second end-of-travel configuration C2 in which the first detection means 10 is in its first operating state E1 and the second detection means 20 is in its second operating state E2.

Dans l'exemple présenté, cette deuxième configuration C2 permet d'identifier la fin de course correspondant à l'enroulement intégral du tablier de couverture 3.In the example presented, this second configuration C2 makes it possible to identify the end of travel corresponding to the integral winding of the covering apron 3.

En effet, dans cette deuxième configuration C2 le second moyen de détection 20 est actionné par une lame 5 du tablier de couverture 3, le second moyen de détection 20 se trouve donc dans son second état de fonctionnement E2.Indeed, in this second configuration C2 the second detection means 20 is actuated by a blade 5 of the cover apron 3, the second detection means 20 is therefore in its second operating state E2.

Cependant, le premier moyen de détection 10 n'est actionné par aucune lame 5 car la lame d'extrémité 5b du tablier de couverture 3 est disposée au-delà du premier moyen de détection 10 selon le sens de l'enroulement SE. Le premier moyen de détection 10 se trouve donc dans son premier état de fonctionnement E1.However, the first detection means 10 is not actuated by any blade 5 because the end plate 5b of the cover apron 3 is disposed beyond the first detection means 10 in the direction of the winding SE. The first detection means 10 is therefore in its first operating state E1.

Par ailleurs, comme illustré à la figure 3, en plus de la première configuration C1 et de la deuxième configuration C2, le premier moyen de détection 10 et le second moyen de détection 20 sont agencés pour définir une troisième configuration C3 dans laquelle le premier moyen de détection 10 est dans son second état de fonctionnement E2 et le second moyen de détection 20 est également dans son second état de fonctionnement E2.Moreover, as illustrated in figure 3 , in addition to the first configuration C1 and the second configuration C2, the first means of detection 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged to define a third configuration C3 in which the first detection means 10 is in its second operating state E2 and the second detection means 20 is also in its second operating state E2.

Comme illustré sur les figures 1 à 3, le premier moyen de détection 10 et le second moyen de détection 20 sont disposés de façon décalée dans le sens d'enroulement et dans le sens de déroulement du tablier de couverture 3 de manière à ce que les lames d'extrémités 5a, 5b puissent se dérober sous un seul des deux moyens de détection 10, 20 dans les positions de fin de course.As illustrated on Figures 1 to 3 the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are arranged offset in the winding direction and in the unwinding direction of the cover apron 3 so that the end plates 5a, 5b can to escape under only one of the two detection means 10, 20 in the end positions.

Comme illustré sur ces mêmes figures 1 à 3, le dispositif 1 comprend un premier support S1 pour le premier moyen de détection 10 et un second support S2 pour le second moyen de détection 20.As illustrated on these same Figures 1 to 3 the device 1 comprises a first support S1 for the first detection means 10 and a second support S2 for the second detection means 20.

Le premier support S1 est relié au second support S2 par une liaison pivot A permettant au premier support S1 et au second support S2 de suivre le rayon de courbure variable du tablier de couverture 3 lors de son déroulement ou de son enroulement sur l'enrouleur 2.The first support S1 is connected to the second support S2 by a pivot connection A allowing the first support S1 and the second support S2 to follow the variable radius of curvature of the cover apron 3 during its unwinding or winding on the reel 2 .

Le premier support S1 est relié à la poutrelle fixe 4 par un moyen de maintien 30.The first support S1 is connected to the fixed beam 4 by a holding means 30.

Comme illustré à la figure 12, ce moyen de maintien 30 comprend une première partie 31 et une deuxième partie 32 formant un angle compris entre 100° et 179° avec la première partie 31.As illustrated in figure 12 this holding means 30 comprises a first part 31 and a second part 32 forming an angle between 100 ° and 179 ° with the first part 31.

La première partie 31 est formée par une plaque plane et comprend sur son extrémité libre un élément protubérant 33 de forme cylindrique agencé pour pouvoir être inséré et coulisser dans le rainurage 4a de la poutrelle fixe 4 tout en étant maintenu à celui-ci.The first part 31 is formed by a flat plate and comprises on its free end a protruding element 33 of cylindrical shape arranged to be inserted and slide in the groove 4a of the fixed beam 4 while being held thereon.

La forme cylindrique de l'élément protubérant 33 et la forme cylindrique complémentaire du rainurage 4a de la poutrelle fixe 4 permettent de générer une liaison pivot entre le moyen de maintien 30 et la poutrelle fixe 4.The cylindrical shape of the protruding element 33 and the complementary cylindrical shape of the groove 4a of the fixed beam 4 make it possible to generate a pivot connection between the holding means 30 and the fixed beam 4.

La deuxième partie 32 également plane est quant à elle formée par un premier organe 32a fixé à la première partie 31 et par un second organe 32b agencé pour être relié au premier support S1.The second portion 32 also flat is formed by a first member 32a fixed to the first portion 31 and a second member 32b arranged to be connected to the first support S1.

Le premier organe 32a comprend deux lumières oblongues 34 parallèles s'étendant sensiblement sur toute la longueur du premier organe 32a.The first member 32a comprises two parallel elongated slots 34 extending substantially the entire length of the first member 32a.

Le second organe 32b comprend deux orifices 35 disposés en regard des deux lumières oblongues 34.The second member 32b comprises two orifices 35 arranged facing the two oblong slots 34.

Les deux orifices 35 sont destinés à accueillir des moyens de fixation (non illustré) par exemple du type vis écrou.The two orifices 35 are intended to accommodate fastening means (not shown), for example of the screw nut type.

Ces moyens de fixation peuvent être inséré à travers les lumières oblongues 34 et coulisser le long de celles-ci.These fixing means can be inserted through the oblong slots 34 and slide along them.

Les moyens de fixation sont ensuite fixer par serrage sur les orifices 35 dans une position déterminée.The fastening means are then fixed by clamping on the orifices 35 in a determined position.

Ainsi, les deux lumières oblongues 34 et les deux orifices 35 forment des moyens de réglage 36 permettant d'ajuster la longueur entre les deux extrémités libres du moyen de maintien 30.Thus, the two oblong slots 34 and the two orifices 35 form adjustment means 36 for adjusting the length between the two free ends of the holding means 30.

Cette longueur a pour fonction d'une part de corriger les écarts liés aux différentes largeurs de compartiment C et d'autre part de s'adapter aux différents diamètres du rouleau généré par l'enroulement du tablier de couverture 3.This length is intended firstly to correct the differences related to the different widths of compartment C and secondly to adapt to the different diameters of the roll generated by the winding of the roof deck 3.

En outre, le second organe 32b comprend également à proximité de son extrémité libre, deux pattes transversales 37 pliées vers l'extérieur de l'angle formé entre la première partie 31 et la deuxième partie 32 du moyen de maintien 30.In addition, the second member 32b also comprises, near its free end, two transverse tabs 37 bent outwardly from the angle formed between the first part 31 and the second part 32 of the holding means 30.

Ces deux pattes transversales 37 comprennent chacune un orifice et sont agencées pour former une liaison pivot avec le premier support S1.These two transverse tabs 37 each comprise an orifice and are arranged to form a pivot connection with the first support S1.

Enfin, sur son extrémité libre le second organe 32b comprend deux autres pattes transversales 38 s'étendant dans le plan du second organe 32b.Finally, on its free end the second member 32b comprises two other transverse tabs 38 extending in the plane of the second member 32b.

La fonction de ces pattes transversales 38 est décrite plus loin dans le texte.The function of these transverse tabs 38 is described later in the text.

Les figures 4 à 7 présentent un premier mode de réalisation d'un moyen de détection 10, 20 disposé sur son support S1, S2.The Figures 4 to 7 show a first embodiment of a detection means 10, 20 disposed on its support S1, S2.

Les figures 8 à 11 présentent un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un moyen de détection 10, 20 disposé sur son support S1, S2.The Figures 8 to 11 show a second embodiment of a detection means 10, 20 disposed on its support S1, S2.

Dans ces deux modes de réalisation, le premier moyen de détection 10 étant semblable au second moyen de détection 20 et le premier support S1 étant semblable au second support S2, il n'est décrit dans la suite de la description que le premier moyen de détection 10 et le premier support S1.In these two embodiments, the first detection means 10 being similar to the second detection means 20 and the first support S1 being similar to the second support S2, it is described in the following description that the first detection means 10 and the first support S1.

Bien entendu, cette description s'applique également au second moyen de détection 20 et au second support S2.Of course, this description also applies to the second detection means 20 and the second support S2.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation, le premier support S1 est formé par une première plaque 41 disposée parallèlement en regard d'une seconde plaque 42, les deux plaques 41, 42 comprenant toutes deux une forme en anse de panier.In the first embodiment, the first support S1 is formed by a first plate 41 arranged in parallel facing a second plate 42, the two plates 41, 42 both comprising a basket handle shape.

Les deux plaques 41, 42 sont maintenues à distance par une première entretoise 43 et une deuxième entretoise 44 disposées toutes les deux de part et d'autre d'une position médiane des deux plaques 41, 42.The two plates 41, 42 are held at a distance by a first spacer 43 and a second spacer 44, both arranged on either side of a median position of the two plates 41, 42.

Les deux plaques 41, 42 comprennent à proximité d'une première de leurs deux extrémités une première série d'orifices 45 en regard l'un de l'autre permettant de réaliser la liaison pivot A avec le second support S2.The two plates 41, 42 comprise near a first of their two ends a first series of orifices 45 opposite one another to make the pivot connection A with the second support S2.

Les deux plaques 41, 42 comprennent également à proximité de l'autre de leurs deux extrémités une deuxième série d'orifices 46 en regard l'un de l'autre agencés pour être alignés avec les orifices des pattes transversales 37 du moyen de maintien 30 de manière à former également une liaison pivot.The two plates 41, 42 also comprise, near the other of their two ends, a second series of orifices 46 facing each other arranged to be aligned with the orifices of the transverse tabs 37 of the holding means 30. so as to also form a pivot connection.

Le mouvement de cette dernière liaison pivot est néanmoins limité dans un sens de rotation par la présence des pattes transversales 38 des moyens de maintien 30 qui viennent buter contre les flancs des deux plaques 41, 42, constituant ainsi un système anti-retournement et anti-pliement du dispositif 1 lors du passage du tablier de couverture 3.The movement of this last pivot connection is nevertheless limited in a direction of rotation by the presence of the transverse tabs 38 of the holding means 30 which abut against the sides of the two plates 41, 42, thus constituting an anti-rollover and anti-rotation system. folding of the device 1 during the passage of the covering apron 3.

Enfin, les deux plaques 41, 42 comprennent à proximité de la position médiane une troisième série d'orifices 47 en regard l'un de l'autre agencés pour permettre la fixation d'une partie du premier moyen de détection 10.Finally, the two plates 41, 42 comprise near the middle position a third series of orifices 47 facing each other arranged to allow the attachment of a portion of the first detection means 10.

Dans l'exemple présenté, le premier moyen de détection 10 comprend une première partie fixe composée d'un capteur inductif 11 de forme cylindrique comportant un filetage sur une de ses extrémités.In the example presented, the first detection means 10 comprises a first fixed part composed of an inductive sensor 11 of cylindrical shape having a thread on one of its ends.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est nullement limitée à ce type de capteur et pourrait comprendre tout type de capteur apte à réalisée la fonction de détection.Of course, the present invention is not limited to this type of sensor and could include any type of sensor capable of performing the detection function.

De plus dans ce premier mode de réalisation, le capteur inductif 11 est disposé transversalement aux deux plaques 41, 42.Moreover, in this first embodiment, the inductive sensor 11 is disposed transversely to the two plates 41, 42.

Cette extrémité filetée est disposée de manière à faire saillie entre les deux plaques 41, 42 à travers un orifice de la troisième série d'orifices 47 ménagé sur la première plaque 41.This threaded end is arranged to protrude between the two plates 41, 42 through an orifice of the third series of orifices 47 formed on the first plate 41.

Le capteur inductif 11 est ainsi fixé sur la première plaque 41 à l'aide d'un écrou 12 qui se visse sur le filetage d'extrémité du capteur inductif 11.The inductive sensor 11 is thus fixed on the first plate 41 by means of a nut 12 which is screwed on the end thread of the inductive sensor 11.

Un élément additionnel 14 est fixé sur la seconde plaque 42 à travers l'autre orifice de la troisième série d'orifices 47 de manière à faire lui aussi saillie entre les deux plaques 41, 42. La fonction de cet élément additionnel est décrite plus loin dans le texte.An additional element 14 is fixed on the second plate 42 through the other orifice of the third series of orifices 47 so as to also project between the two plates 41, 42. The function of this additional element is described later. in the text.

En outre, le premier moyen de détection 10 comprend une deuxième partie mobile composée d'un organe mobile 13.In addition, the first detection means 10 comprises a second mobile part composed of a movable member 13.

Cet organe mobile 13 est maintenu à la première entretoise 43 par une partie cylindrique 15 entourant la première entretoise 43 de manière à former une liaison pivot entre ces deux éléments.This movable member 13 is held at the first spacer 43 by a cylindrical portion 15 surrounding the first spacer 43 so as to form a pivot connection between these two elements.

Cet organe mobile 13 est formé par le pliage d'une lamelle métallique en différents endroits, définissant ainsi plusieurs autres parties 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d de l'organe mobile 13.This movable member 13 is formed by the folding of a metal strip in different places, thus defining several other parts 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d of the movable member 13.

L'organe mobile 13 présente quatre parties différentes 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d.The movable member 13 has four different parts 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d.

Trois de ces quatre parties 13a, 13b, 13c sont formés par un pliage transversal de la languette métallique.Three of these four parts 13a, 13b, 13c are formed by a transverse folding of the metal tongue.

Ainsi l'organe mobile 13 présente une première partie 13a reliée d'une part à la partie cylindrique 15 formant la liaison pivot avec la première entretoise 43 et d'autre part à une deuxième partie 13b formant un premier angle de pliage α1 avec la première partie 13a.Thus the movable member 13 has a first portion 13a connected on the one hand to the cylindrical portion 15 forming the pivot connection with the first spacer 43 and secondly to a second portion 13b forming a first folding angle α1 with the first part 13a.

La deuxième partie 13b est quant à elle reliée d'une part à la première partie 13a et d'autre part à une troisième partie 13c formant un deuxième angle de pliage α2 avec la deuxième partie 13b.The second part 13b is connected on the one hand to the first part 13a and on the other hand to a third part 13c forming a second folding angle α2 with the second part 13b.

Une quatrième partie 13d est quant à elle formée par un pliage longitudinal sensiblement à angle droit α3 à partir de la première partie 13a sur le bord se trouvant le plus proche du capteur inductif 11.A fourth portion 13d is formed by a substantially right angle longitudinal fold α3 from the first portion 13a on the edge nearest the inductive sensor 11.

La longueur de chacune de ces quatre parties 13a, 13b, 13c et 13d ainsi que la valeur du premier et du deuxième angle de pliage α1, α2 et la position du pliage formant la quatrième partie 13d sont agencés de manière à ce que l'organe mobile 13 puisse se déplacer autour de la liaison pivot formée par la partie cylindrique 15 et la première entretoise 43 entre une première position P1 et une seconde position P2 définies ci-après.The length of each of these four parts 13a, 13b, 13c and 13d as well as the value of the first and second folding angle α1, α2 and the position of the fold forming the fourth part 13d are arranged in such a way that the member mobile 13 can move around the pivot connection formed by the cylindrical portion 15 and the first spacer 43 between a first position P1 and a second position P2 defined below.

Dans la première position P1, la quatrième partie 13d n'est pas en regard du capteur inductif 11.In the first position P1, the fourth part 13d is not opposite the inductive sensor 11.

Cette première position P1 correspond au premier état de fonctionnement E1 du capteur inductif 11.This first position P1 corresponds to the first operating state E1 of the inductive sensor 11.

Dans cette première position P1, la troisième partie 13c sous l'effet de la gravité vient également buter contre la deuxième entretoise 44 et des portions contigus de la première partie 13a et de la deuxième partie 13b de l'organe mobile 13 formant le premier angle de pliage α1 font saillies à l'extérieur d'une zone se trouvant entre la surface des deux plaques 41, 42.In this first position P1, the third portion 13c under the effect of gravity also abuts against the second spacer 44 and contiguous portions of the first portion 13a and the second portion 13b of the movable member 13 forming the first angle bending α1 protrude outside an area between the surface of the two plates 41, 42.

Dans la seconde position P2, la quatrième partie 13d est placée en regard du capteur inductif 11.In the second position P2, the fourth part 13d is placed opposite the inductive sensor 11.

Cette seconde position P2 correspond au second état de fonctionnement E2 du capteur inductif 11.This second position P2 corresponds to the second operating state E2 of the inductive sensor 11.

Dans cette seconde position P2, la première partie 13a vient également buter contre l'élément additionnel 14 et des portions contigus de la première partie 13a et de la deuxième partie 13b de l'organe mobile 13 formant le premier angle de pliage α1 font saillies à l'intérieur d'une zone se trouvant entre la surface des deux plaques 41, 42.In this second position P2, the first portion 13a also abuts against the additional element 14 and contiguous portions of the first portion 13a and the second portion 13b of the movable member 13 forming the first folding angle α1 protrude from the interior of an area lying between the surface of the two plates 41, 42.

L'organe mobile 13 est ramené vers sa première position P1 sous l'effet de la gravité.The movable member 13 is returned to its first position P1 under the effect of gravity.

De même, le premier support S1 et le second support S2 sont maintenus par gravité au contact de la surface extérieure du tablier de couverture 3.Similarly, the first support S1 and the second support S2 are maintained by gravity in contact with the outer surface of the roof deck 3.

Les différentes liaisons pivots du dispositif 1 contribuent à maintenir ce contact tout au long des phases d'enroulement et de déroulement du tablier de couverture 3.The various pivot connections of the device 1 contribute to maintaining this contact throughout the winding and unwinding phases of the covering apron 3.

Avantageusement, des moyens de lestage ou contrepoids 50 reliés au second support S2 peuvent éventuellement être utilisés pour contribuer davantage à maintenir ce contact.Advantageously, weighting means or counterweight 50 connected to the second support S2 may optionally be used to further contribute to maintaining this contact.

Le principe de fonctionnement du deuxième mode de réalisation du dispositif 1 est analogue à celui du premier mode de réalisation.The operating principle of the second embodiment of the device 1 is similar to that of the first embodiment.

Néanmoins, le traitement du signal réalisé par les informations fournies par le capteur inductif 11 diffère entre ces deux modes de réalisation.Nevertheless, the signal processing performed by the information provided by the inductive sensor 11 differs between these two embodiments.

Ainsi, dans le deuxième mode de réalisation l'organe mobile 13 est toujours agencé pour se déplacer entre la première position P1 et la seconde position P2.Thus, in the second embodiment, the movable member 13 is always arranged to move between the first position P1 and the second position P2.

Cependant, dans le premier état de fonctionnement E1 du capteur inductif 11 correspondant à la première position P1, la quatrième partie 13d de l'organe mobile 13 est en regard du capteur inductif 11 et dans le second état de fonctionnement E2 du capteur inductif 11 correspondant à la deuxième position P2, la quatrième partie 13d de l'organe mobile 13 n'est pas en regard du capteur inductif 11.However, in the first operating state E1 of the inductive sensor 11 corresponding to the first position P1, the fourth portion 13d of the movable member 13 is opposite the inductive sensor 11 and in the second operating state E2 of the corresponding inductive sensor 11 at the second P2 position, the fourth portion 13d of the movable member 13 is not facing the inductive sensor 11.

Dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le traitement du signal réalisé en aval de la détection est inversé par rapport à celui réalisé dans le premier mode de réalisation.In this second embodiment, the signal processing performed downstream of the detection is inverted with respect to that performed in the first embodiment.

De plus, l'agencement de certains éléments du dispositif 1 entre les deux modes de réalisation présentés sont différents, certains de ces éléments ont été rajoutés et d'autres supprimés.In addition, the arrangement of certain elements of the device 1 between the two embodiments presented are different, some of these elements have been added and others removed.

Dans le deuxième mode de réalisation, on retrouve la même première série d'orifice 45 et la même deuxième série d'orifices 46 que dans le premier mode de réalisation.In the second embodiment, there is the same first set of ports 45 and the same second set of orifices 46 as in the first embodiment.

La troisième série d'orifice 47 est également présente mais diffère de celle employée dans le premier mode de réalisation en ce que l'orifice dans lequel était maintenu le capteur 11 n'est plus agencé pour le passage de l'extrémité filetée du capteur 11.The third orifice series 47 is also present but differs from that used in the first embodiment in that the orifice in which the sensor 11 was held is no longer arranged for the passage of the threaded end of the sensor 11 .

En effet, dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le capteur inductif 11 est disposé longitudinalement aux deux plaques 41, 42 et entre celles-ci.Indeed, in this second embodiment, the inductive sensor 11 is disposed longitudinally to the two plates 41, 42 and between them.

De plus, les deux plaques 41, 42 comprennent entre leur position médiane et leur deuxième série d'orifices 46, une quatrième série d'orifices 48 disposés en regard.In addition, the two plates 41, 42 comprise between their central position and their second series of orifices 46, a fourth series of orifices 48 arranged opposite each other.

Dans l'exemple présenté, cette quatrième série d'orifices 48 comprend quatre orifices répartis par paires sur chacune des deux plaques 41, 42.In the example presented, this fourth series of orifices 48 comprises four orifices distributed in pairs on each of the two plates 41, 42.

Cette quatrième série d'orifices 48 permet la fixation d'une plaque de maintien 21 du capteur inductif 11.This fourth series of orifices 48 makes it possible to fix a holding plate 21 of the inductive sensor 11.

Cette plaque de maintien 21 possède une forme en U dont les pattes comprennent des orifices agencés pour venir en regard des orifices de la quatrième série d'orifices 48 des deux plaques 41, 42.This holding plate 21 has a U-shape whose tabs comprise orifices arranged to face the orifices of the fourth series of orifices 48 of the two plates 41, 42.

Des moyens de fixation 22 traversant ces différents orifices permettent de solidariser cette plaque de maintien 21 aux deux plaques 41, 42.Fastening means 22 passing through these various orifices make it possible to secure this holding plate 21 to the two plates 41, 42.

La base du U de la plaque de maintien 21 comprend quant à elle un orifice dont le diamètre permet le passage de l'extrémité filetée du capteur 11 ainsi que sa fixation par l'écrou 12.The base of the U of the retaining plate 21 comprises an orifice whose diameter allows the threaded end of the sensor 11 to pass as well as its fixing by the nut 12.

Une cinquième série d'orifices 49 a été rajoutée entre la deuxième série d'orifice 46 et l'extrémité des deux plaques 41, 42 du second support S2 de manière à former des moyens de liaison pour l'accrochage des moyens de lestage ou contrepoids 50 sur le second support S2.A fifth series of orifices 49 has been added between the second series of openings 46 and the end of the two plates 41, 42 of the second support S2 so as to form connecting means for fastening the weighting means or counterweight 50 on the second support S2.

Tout comme pour le premier mode de réalisation, l'organe mobile 13 est formé par pliage d'une lamelle métallique en différents endroits.As for the first embodiment, the movable member 13 is formed by folding a metal strip in different places.

Bien entendu d'autres procédés de fabrication peuvent être utilisés en vue de l'obtention de l'organe mobile 13, comme par exemple un support de plastique moulé sur lequel il est collé une bande métallique.Of course, other manufacturing processes can be used to obtain the movable member 13, such as a molded plastic support on which it is glued a metal strip.

Les parties 13a, 13b et 13c sont semblables à celles du premier mode de réalisation.Parts 13a, 13b and 13c are similar to those of the first embodiment.

Toutefois, la partie cylindrique 15 forme une liaison pivot avec une entretoise additionnel 43' disposée à proximité de l'entretoise 43.However, the cylindrical portion 15 forms a pivot connection with an additional spacer 43 'disposed near the spacer 43.

La partie 13d est quant à elle disposé dans le prolongement de la partie 13c et forme avec cette dernière un angle α3.The portion 13d is in turn disposed in the extension of the portion 13c and forms with the latter an angle α3.

Dans l'exemple présenté, cet angle α3 est un angle droit.In the example presented, this angle α3 is a right angle.

En outre, dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, la lamelle métallique comprend une ouverture 23 de forme rectangulaire réalisée au niveau de l'angle α1 entre la première partie 13a et la deuxième partie 13b.In addition, in this second embodiment, the metal strip comprises an opening 23 of rectangular shape made at the angle α1 between the first portion 13a and the second portion 13b.

Cette ouverture 23 est orientée sensiblement longitudinalement aux deux plaques 41, 42.This opening 23 is oriented substantially longitudinally to the two plates 41, 42.

A partir de chacun des deux côtés longitudinaux de cette ouverture 23 s'étendent respectivement deux parties 13e, 13f disposées en regard l'une de l'autre et pliées à angle droit relativement à la première partie 13a ou à la deuxième partie 13b.From each of the two longitudinal sides of this opening 23 extend respectively two parts 13e, 13f arranged opposite one another and folded at right angles to the first portion 13a or the second portion 13b.

Ces deux parties 13e, 13f sont orientés vers l'intérieur de l'angle α1 et comportent chacune un orifice pour former deux paliers pour l'axe 24 d'une roulette 25.These two parts 13e, 13f are oriented towards the inside of the angle α1 and each comprise an orifice to form two bearings for the axis 24 of a wheel 25.

L'axe 24 est disposé transversalement à la direction de déplacement du tablier de couverture 3.The axis 24 is disposed transversely to the direction of movement of the covering apron 3.

La roulette 25 fait saillie de la lamelle métallique et a pour fonction de réduire les frottements entre l'organe mobile 13 et le tablier de couverture 3.The wheel 25 protrudes from the metal strip and has the function of reducing the friction between the movable member 13 and the cover apron 3.

Ainsi, dans la première configuration C1, le premier angle de pliage al dans le premier mode de réalisation ou la roulette 25 dans le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'organe mobile 13 du premier moyen de détection 10 est en appui sur la surface extérieur du tablier de couverture 3, ce qui maintient l'organe mobile 13 dans sa seconde position P2 et l'empêche d'atteindre sa première position P1.Thus, in the first configuration C1, the first folding angle α1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the first detection means 10 bears on the outer surface of the cover apron 3, which keeps the movable member 13 in its second position P2 and prevents it from reaching its first position P1.

Dans cette première configuration C1, le premier angle de pliage α1 dans le premier mode de réalisation ou la roulette 25 dans le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'organe mobile 13 du second moyen de détection 20 est quant à lui (elle) maintenu(e) par gravité dans sa première position P1 du fait de l'absence du tablier de couverture 3 à l'aplomb de l'organe mobile 13.In this first configuration C1, the first folding angle α1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the second detection means 20 is in turn (e) maintained ) by gravity in its first position P1 due to the absence of the cover apron 3 in line with the movable member 13.

La fin de course de la phase de déroulement est ainsi détectée par la lecture de la table logique déduite à partir de la combinaison des signaux délivrés par le capteur inductif 11 de chacun des deux moyens de détection 10, 20.The end of travel of the unwinding phase is thus detected by reading the logic table deduced from the combination of the signals delivered by the inductive sensor 11 of each of the two detection means 10, 20.

A contrario, dans la deuxième configuration C2, le premier angle de pliage α1 dans le premier mode de réalisation ou la roulette 25 dans le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'organe mobile 13 du premier moyen de détection 10 est maintenu(e) par gravité dans sa première position P1 du fait de l'absence du tablier de couverture 3 à l'aplomb de l'organe mobile 13.Conversely, in the second configuration C2, the first folding angle α1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the first detection means 10 is maintained by gravity in its first position P1 because of the absence of the cover apron 3 in line with the movable member 13.

Dans cette deuxième configuration C2, le premier angle de pliage al dans le premier mode de réalisation ou la roulette 25 dans le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'organe mobile 13 du second moyen de détection 20 est en appui sur la surface extérieur du tablier de couverture 3, ce qui maintient l'organe mobile 13 dans sa seconde position P2 et l'empêche d'atteindre sa première position P1.In this second configuration C2, the first folding angle α1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the second detection means 20 is resting on the outer surface of the apron. cover 3, which keeps the movable member 13 in its second position P2 and prevents it from reaching its first position P1.

La fin de course de la phase d'enroulement est ainsi détectée par la lecture de la table logique déduite à partir de la combinaison des signaux délivrés par le capteur inductif 11 de chacun des deux moyens de détection 10, 20.The end of travel of the winding phase is thus detected by reading the logic table deduced from the combination of the signals delivered by the inductive sensor 11 of each of the two detection means 10, 20.

Dans la troisième configuration C3, le premier angle de pliage α1 dans le premier mode de réalisation ou la roulette 25 dans le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'organe mobile 13 du premier moyen de détection 10 et du second moyen de détection 20 sont en appui sur la surface extérieur du tablier de couverture 3, ce qui maintient l'organe mobile 13 des deux moyens de détection 10, 20 dans leur seconde position P2 et les empêche d'atteindre leur première position P1.In the third configuration C3, the first folding angle α1 in the first embodiment or the wheel 25 in the second embodiment of the movable member 13 of the first detection means 10 and the second detection means 20 are in support on the outer surface of the cover apron 3, which keeps the movable member 13 of the two detecting means 10, 20 in their second position P2 and prevents them from reaching their first position P1.

Une position du tablier de couverture 3 entre la fin de course d'enroulement et la fin de course de déroulement est ainsi détectée par la lecture de la table logique déduite à partir de la combinaison des signaux délivrés par le capteur inductif 11 de chacun des deux moyens de détection 10, 20.A position of the cover apron 3 between the winding limit switch and the unwinding end of the stroke is thus detected by reading the logic table deduced from the combination of the signals delivered by the inductive sensor 11 of each of the two detection means 10, 20.

Il est à noter que le signal logique renvoyé par chacun des deux moyens de détection 10, 20 dans ces trois configurations C1, C2 et C3 est inversé entre les deux modes de réalisation.It should be noted that the logic signal returned by each of the two detection means 10, 20 in these three configurations C1, C2 and C3 is reversed between the two embodiments.

Bien que l'invention ait été décrite en liaison avec des exemples particuliers de réalisation, il est bien évident qu'elle n'y est nullement limitée et qu'elle comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons.Although the invention has been described in connection with particular embodiments, it is obvious that it is not limited thereto and that it includes all the technical equivalents of the means described and their combinations.

C'est ainsi que des types de capteurs autres que des capteurs inductifs peuvent être utilisés ainsi que d'autres modes de réalisation réalisant la fonction de détection.Thus, types of sensors other than inductive sensors may be used as well as other embodiments carrying out the detection function.

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  1. A device (1) of determination of end of stroke for a cover apron (3) winder of a pool comprising:
    - a first detecting means (10) intended to detect the presence of an apron part facing the first detecting means (10), so as to define a first operating state (E1) when no portion of the apron (3) is facing the first detecting means (10), and a second operating state (E2) when a portion of the apron (3) is facing the first detecting means (10).
    - a second detecting means (20) intended to detect the presence of an apron (3) part facing the second detecting means (20), so as to define a first operating state (E1) when no portion of the apron (3) is facing the second detecting means (10), and a second operating state (E2) when a portion of the apron (3) is facing the second detecting means (20), said device being characterized in that the first detecting means (10) and the second detecting means (20) are arranged to define a configuration (C1) corresponding to the identification of an end of stroke in which the first detecting means (10) is in its second operating state (E2) and the second detecting means (20) is in its first operating state (E1).
  2. The device (1) according to claim 1, wherein in addition to the first configuration (E1), the first detecting means (10) and the second detecting means (20) are arranged to define a second configuration (C2) of end of stroke in which the first detecting means (10) is in its first operating state (E1) and the second detecting means (20) is in its second operating state (E2).
  3. The device (1) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein in addition to the first configuration (C1) and when appropriate in addition to the second configuration (C2), the first detecting means (10) and the second detecting means (20) are arranged to define a third configuration (C3) in which the first detecting means (10) is in its second operating state (E2) and the second detecting means (20) is in its second operating state (E2).
  4. The device (1) according to any of claims from 1 to 3, wherein the first detecting means (10) and the second detecting means (20) are disposed offset in a winding and/or an unwinding direction of the apron (3).
  5. The device (1) according to any of claims from 1 to 4, wherein the first detecting means (10) and/or the second detecting means (20) comprise a movable member (13) displaceable by the contact of an apron (3) portion facing respectively the first detecting means (10) and/or the second detecting means (20) between a first position (P1), corresponding to the first operating state (E1) respectively of the first detecting means (10) and/or the second detecting means (20) and a second position (P2) corresponding to the second operating state (E2) respectively of the first detecting means (10) and/or the second detecting means (20).
  6. The device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the first detecting means (10) and/or the second detecting means (20) comprise in addition to the movable member (13) a sensor (11) arranged to detect the presence or the absence of the movable member (13) in its second position (P2) corresponding to a positioning of movable member (13) facing the sensor (11).
  7. The device (1) according to claim 6, wherein the sensor (11) of the first detecting means (10) and/or the second detecting means (20) is of the inductive type.
  8. The device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, including a first support (S1) for the first detecting means (10) and a second support (S2) for the second detecting means (20).
  9. The device (1) according to claim 8, wherein the first support (S1) and second support (S2) are movable relative to each other.
  10. The device (1) according to any of claims 8 or 9, wherein the first support (S1) is connected to the second support (S2) by a pivot connection.
  11. The device (1) according to any of claims from 8 to 10, including a holding means (30) connected to the first support (S1) or to the second support (S2) and intended to hold the first support (S1) or the second support (S2) at a fixed point (4) relative to the pool.
  12. The device (1) according to claim 11, wherein the holding means (30) comprises adjusting means (36) of the distance between the two ends of the holding means (30).
  13. The device (1) according to any of claims from 8 to 12, wherein the holding means (30) comprises a first part (31) and a second part (32) both forming an angle.
  14. The device (1) according to any of claims from 8 to 13 provided it depends on any of claims from 5 to 7, wherein the first support (S1) comprises a first stop (44) arranged to limit the movement of the movable member (13) of the first detecting means (10), and/or the second support (S2) comprises a second stop (44) arranged to limit the movement of the movable member (13) of the second detecting means (20).
  15. A covering system (100) for pool including an immersed winder (2) arranged to drive a cover apron (3) characterized in that it comprises a device (1) according to any of claims from 1 to 14 intended to cover at least an area intended to be covered and uncovered by cover apron (3).
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