EP3030731B1 - Device forming an outer covering structure of a shelter - Google Patents

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EP3030731B1
EP3030731B1 EP14767047.5A EP14767047A EP3030731B1 EP 3030731 B1 EP3030731 B1 EP 3030731B1 EP 14767047 A EP14767047 A EP 14767047A EP 3030731 B1 EP3030731 B1 EP 3030731B1
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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
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • E04H15/34—Supporting means, e.g. frames
    • E04H15/44—Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type
    • E04H15/48—Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type foldable, i.e. having pivoted or hinged means
    • E04H15/50—Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type foldable, i.e. having pivoted or hinged means lazy-tongs type
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • 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
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • 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
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • E04H15/58—Closures; Awnings; Sunshades

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  • the present invention is in the field of removable and collapsible structures intended to serve as a shelter, preferably outdoors.
  • Such structures comprise a framework consisting of metal elements hinged together, said frame being covered at least in the upper part by a covering element forming a roof.
  • the shelter thus formed is most often in the deployed position, like a tent having a generally parallelepipedal shape.
  • the structures with deployable elements are in the form of a set of articulated profiles, pantograph type, to allow the passage of an extended position adapted to support said cover element, such as a tarpaulin, to a folded position, for transport and storage, and vice versa.
  • these deployable element structures comprise posts, generally four or six, serving as vertical posts of the structure. Such posts are provided telescopically, so as to move from a folded position to an extended position, and vice versa. These posts support profiles each connecting two neighboring posts to form links, and possibly profiles connected to each other and to each of said posts to form crossbowmen. In the folded position, the posts are arranged parallel to each other, while the profiles are folded against each other between said posts.
  • cover element is secured to said structure, so that the folding or deployment of the shelter does not require removal of said cover element.
  • the latter is made in the form of a tarpaulin in textile or plastic material, flexible and waterproof, attached to said structure.
  • such a tarpaulin has an upper part intended to form the roof covering.
  • This upper part has an inclined surface to promote the flow of rainwater and runoff.
  • said surface may consist of several faces or a single curved face, in the case of a double-curved sheet.
  • said upper portion of this sheet is extended by a lower portion, extending vertically along each side of said shelter, on a defined height.
  • This lower part ensures a good flow of water to the outside of the shelter, but also improve the stability of the cover element on the supporting structure, surrounding the latter.
  • the lower vertical portion does not provide a roof area beyond the shelter surface. Indeed, in the case of a stand with a counter extending along one of its sides, no protection is provided vis-à-vis said counter, outside the shelter.
  • the lower part can serve as visual support, including advertising.
  • the visual effect is reduced and visibility is limited.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the state of the art, by proposing a shelter outer cover structure device.
  • a shelter outer cover structure device is similar to a canopy, providing a protective surface extending outwardly of said shelter.
  • a shelter comprising vertical posts interconnected by articulated sections and supporting a flexible cover element.
  • This shelter also comprises an outer cover structure device, comprising an outer covering element supported by two lateral arms, one end of which is mounted articulated, around a horizontal axis on a pole of the shelter. At their opposite end, these arms are connected by at least one support bar.
  • the joints of the lateral arms are integral with sleeve mounted, permanently and sliding linearly on a pole, while in the document US 2010/051078 the arms are hingedly mounted on the end of these posts.
  • the invention relates to an outer cover structure device of a shelter comprising vertical posts interconnected by articulated sections and supporting a covering element, said device comprising an outer cover element supported, on the one hand, by at least two arms, each being provided at one end with hinged fixing means with a pole of said shelter, these hinged fixing means comprising at least one vertical hinge, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular positions in a vertical plane, and, secondly, by at least one support bar connected to the opposite end of each of said arms, characterized in that said articulated attachment means further comprise at least one horizontal articulation, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular configurations in a horizontal plane.
  • this device according to the invention is provided articulated, mounted in particular mobile rotation on the structure of the shelter.
  • This mobility allows him to take several positions, including, non-exhaustively, a vertical position facing upward to serve as a display medium located at the level of the upper part of the roof covering, an opposite vertical position facing downwards, and a horizontal or substantially horizontal position, which may then have a small decreasing slope towards the outside to promote the flow of runoff, forming and an outer protective surface, especially against the weather.
  • the articulation of the device gives it several configurations at its lateral edges, which can be straight and parallel to each other, but also extend obliquely, in particular to cooperate with a similar device subject to the level of a contiguous edge said shelter.
  • such a device can be provided folding and unfoldable, but also removable, facilitating its assembly and disassembly, as well as its transport and storage.
  • said device is designed to be secured independently on a shelter, this shelter comprising vertical posts interconnected by articulated sections and supporting a cover element.
  • said device comprises an outer covering element supported, on the one hand, by at least two arms, each being provided at one end with articulated attachment means with a post of said shelter, and, on the other hand, with at least a support bar connected to the opposite end of each of said arms.
  • said support bar may be constituted by a telescopic section.
  • said articulated attachment means may comprise at least one horizontal articulation, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular configurations in a horizontal plane.
  • said articulated attachment means may comprise at least one vertical hinge, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular positions in a vertical plane.
  • each articulation may comprise indexing means of the position or configuration of the arm to which it is connected.
  • said device may comprise at least one reinforcing rod, provided at one end with connecting means with at least one of the profiles of said shelter and at the opposite end of connecting means with said support bar.
  • the present invention relates to a device 1 of outer cover structure of a shelter 2.
  • This device 1 wants to be independent of said shelter 2, to be fixed so removable on the structure of the latter, particularly at its vertical posts 20, but also potentially at its sections 21, hinged together and connecting said posts 20 two by two.
  • these profiles 21 are similar to pantographs.
  • Other intermediate profiles can connect said profiles 21 and / or said posts 20.
  • the bars 210 of said pantographs constituting the profiles 21 are pivotally articulated through a central element 211 connecting.
  • a central element 211 receives the respective ends of said rods 210 and abutted and connected in an articulated manner.
  • said device 1 extends externally, at the upper level, in extension of the covering element 22, such as a tarpaulin, supported by the structure of said shelter 2.
  • a device 1 can be secured at a level of side of the structure of the shelter 2.
  • said shelter 2 has a square parallelepiped shape, with four posts 20, supporting a cover 22 of pyramidal shape.
  • Other forms can be envisaged, with more or fewer posts 20.
  • said device 1 comprises an outer covering element 3.
  • the latter may be in the form of a flexible tarpaulin or a rigid or semi-rigid panel. It extends outwardly of said shelter 2, extending the surface of said shelter 2 at at least one of its lateral edges.
  • an outer cover element 3 is supported by at least two arms 4.
  • the latter consist of profiles extending laterally on each side of said element 3.
  • Such profiles can be provided of fixed length, but also telescopic, so as to adapt the width of the device 1, increasing or decreasing the outer cover surface.
  • each arm 4 is provided at one end 5 with hinged attachment means 6 with a post 20 of said cover 2.
  • the end 5 of each arm 4 is secured to each post 20, particularly at the its upper end 200.
  • the fastening means 6 may comprise a ring 60 for gripping each post 20, ensuring, on the one hand, a rapid positioning on said post 20 and its sliding along the latter and, on the other hand part, after tightening the blocking on the pole 20, without the possibility of movement along the latter.
  • a preferred embodiment of such a ring 60 has a body provided with a sleeve 61.
  • said sleeve 60 may consist of two parts articulated in rotation, so as to form a jaw, with an inner hollow for receiving said pole 20. This jaw can then open and close. In the closed position, it is then possible to apply a clamping of this jaw, ensuring the locking of said sleeve 60 then to grip the pole 20 it surrounds.
  • said sleeve 60 has a first half-shell 610 receiving in free rotation, about a vertical axis 612, a second half-shell 611.
  • Said first half-shell 610 has an arcuate shape, substantially in a circular arc. Internally, it has an inner wall 613 with sloped edges or edges, corresponding to the inclination and the dimensions of the outer edges of the pole 20 on which the ring 60 is intended to be mounted. This inclined configuration of the inner edges of the first half-shell 610 ensures the locking in rotation of the ring 60 around the pole 20.
  • the second half-hull 611 has an arched or rounded shape. Its inner wall 614 can be curved, in a circular arc, thus favoring the clasping around the pole 20.
  • first end of the first half-shell 612 receives the axis 612 and a first end of said second half shell 611.
  • the opposite ends of each half-shell 610 and 611 is free, but have means for receiving 615. The latter ensures, in a locking position, the holding of the half-shells 610, 611 against each other, providing a space for gripping said post 20, while in a position retracted, it releases said second half-shell 611, allowing its free rotation and opening of the sleeve 61.
  • FIG. 12 and 13 A very particular embodiment of such a squeezing member is represented on the Figures 12 and 13 , showing a rod pivotally articulated around the first half-shell 610, to cooperate interlocking within a housing formed at the free end of said second half-shell 611.
  • the end of this rod can be provided a button, ensuring the locking, in particular by screwing along a portion of said rod, applying from the outside, on either side of said housing, a bearing force against each other contiguous ends of half-shells 610,611.
  • a flange 62 on which is mounted in rotation a plate 63 receiving in fixing the end of said arm 4.
  • said plate 63 has a receiving space of the wing 62.
  • the plate 63 receives an axis 64 of rotation passing through said wing, allowing the free rotation of one relative to the other.
  • Said rotation can be indexed by means of an indexing member 65, cooperating within an orifice formed through said plate 63, and within holes 66 formed in angular positions within said wing 62.
  • an indexing member 65 cooperating within an orifice formed through said plate 63, and within holes 66 formed in angular positions within said wing 62.
  • these holes 66 are three in number and allow to orient the arm 4 horizontally or substantially horizontally, vertically upwards or vertically downwards. Other positions may be envisaged by providing holes 66 at other angles, thus defining intermediate inclined positions.
  • said outer cover member 3 is also supported by at least one support bar 7 connected to the opposite end 8 of each of said arms 4. In particular, this fixing is effected at the ends of said bar 7.
  • said bar 7 may be provided telescopically or consists of a single profile.
  • attachment it may be provided articulated about an axis of rotation 70 extending vertically.
  • this rotation allows said arm 4 to deviate, notably from a rectangular configuration to a trapezoidal configuration, and vice versa.
  • This passage is carried out in particular by changing the angular position at the level of said ring 60.
  • At least one end of the bar 7 may be equipped with a tensioning member 71.
  • a tensioning member 71 makes it possible to apply a force laterally to the outside, improving the rigidity of the frame thus formed by the bar 7 and the arms 4 on the structure of the shelter 2.
  • this member may be in the form of a threaded tube 72, rotatably mounted around a complementary thread formed on the end of said bar 7, so that its screwing or unscrewing acts to the manner of a cam and allows to increase or decrease precisely the millimeter the length of the bar 7.
  • a plate 73 makes it possible to secure all the hooking elements of the bar 7, at the end of said arm 4.
  • the arms 4 and the bar 7 form a frame, on which is fixed and fixed said outer cover member 3, in particular in tension at its edges when it is a tarpaulin.
  • said device 1 may comprise at least one reinforcing rod 9.
  • the latter makes it possible to take up the offset weight of the bar 7 at its center, or approximately at its center, preventing it from bending. It also improves the rigidity of the frame formed by said bar 7 and arms 4. This resumption of weight is preferably performed when the device 1 extends horizontally or substantially horizontally.
  • Such a rod 9 may extend orthogonally with respect to the structure of said shelter 2, in a plane identical to or parallel to the plane comprising said arms 4.
  • substantially horizontal means a position close to the horizontal, along a slope of a few degrees, at 1 to 10 degrees, in particular 5 degrees, relative to a horizontal plane. This slope has been decreasing the shelter 2 towards the free end of the device 1.
  • said rod 9 is provided at one end 90 with connecting means with at least one of the profiles 21 of said shelter 2.
  • This connection 92 can be performed in particular by clipping around one or more profiles 21.
  • This connection 92 may in particular operate by insertion and fixing within the central element 211 connecting the bars constituting the pantographs of the profiles 21, as visible on the figure 15 . This insertion can be made from above, hooking the connecting means 92 on said central element 211, which then supports the bar 7, simply by its own weight.
  • said rod 9 comprises junction means with said support bar 7, in particular by clipping or clamping.
  • said rod 9 may be removably provided through its connection means 92 and junction.
  • the rod 9 has a rectilinear shape, consisting of a single straight section. According to other embodiments, this rod 9 may have an arcuate shape or consist of several segments, in particular shaped in L. This L configuration is particularly visible on the figures 9 and 15
  • this rod 9 may be articulated at its junction with the bar 7, so as to fold and deploy easily. According to another embodiment, it is fixed to the bar 7 and the articulation 93 is located at the junction means 92, substantially in the plane of articulation of the plate 63 and the flange 62 of the body of the ring 60.
  • said device 1 is movable so as to be arranged in several configurations.
  • Three examples of different configurations are represented on the Figures 3 to 5 .
  • Several intermediate configurations, at different angles, can be provided.
  • said hinged attachment means 6 comprise at least one horizontal hinge, so as to position the arm 4 to which it is connected in angular configurations in a horizontal plane.
  • This horizontal articulation provides a connection in pivoting or rotation.
  • said outer covering element 3 may have different shapes. It can then be changed to match the configuration set up.
  • said support bar 7 may be constituted by a telescopic section, so as to increase and decrease the length, depending on the configurations taken by said device 1.
  • two devices 1 can be deployed at two adjacent edges of the shelter 2. Therefore, at the levels of their adjacent side, said devices 1 may each have an arm 4 independent or common, being fixed on the pole 20 .
  • four devices 1 can thus be arranged around the four edges of said shelter 2.
  • said hinged attachment means 6 comprise at least one vertical hinge, so as to position the arm 4 to which it is connected in angular positions in a vertical or substantially vertical plane.
  • substantially vertical a position close to the vertical, along a slope of a few degrees, at 1 to 10 degrees, in particular 2 degrees, relative to a vertical plane (ie 89 to 80 degrees relative to said horizontal plane). ). This slope extends decreasingly from the shelter 2 towards the free end of the device 1.
  • Said horizontal articulation also ensures a connection in pivoting or rotation.
  • Three examples of different positions are represented on the Figures 6 to 8 .
  • Several intermediate positions, at different angles, can be provided.
  • said outer cover member 3 has a defined shape, not varying from one position to another.
  • the outer covering element 3 may extend in a slight slope, decreasing from said shelter 2 and outwards, ensuring the flow of runoff water.
  • the positions and configurations of said device 1 can be combined together, offering multiple possibilities of positioning and coverage by the outer element 3.
  • said vertical and horizontal joints may be combined, consisting of the same and single articulated element, providing the two freedoms of movement in rotation around the pole 20 on which the arm 4 is fixed.
  • each articulation comprises means for indexing the position or the configuration of the arm 4 to which it is connected.
  • the rotation of the arm 4 is effected according to determined positions or configurations, in particular by means of notches coming into action when the arm 4 is pivoted. This indexing makes it possible to rapidly change the position or the configuration of each arm. 4, with predefined inclination.
  • the various structural elements constituting the device 1 can be made of any type of material, preferably metal.
  • the telescopic elements are constituted by at least two sections, sections of complementary shapes, the outer section of a first section has dimensions smaller than that of the inner section of a second section, so that said first section slides inside said second section.

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La présente invention entre dans le domaine de des structures démontables et pliables destinées à servir d'abri, préférentiellement en extérieur.The present invention is in the field of removable and collapsible structures intended to serve as a shelter, preferably outdoors.

De telles structures comprennent une ossature constituée d'éléments métalliques articulés entre eux, ladite ossature étant recouverte au moins en partie supérieure par un élément de couverture formant un toit. L'abri ainsi formé se présente le plus souvent, en position déployée, comme une tente ayant une forme générale parallélépipédique.Such structures comprise a framework consisting of metal elements hinged together, said frame being covered at least in the upper part by a covering element forming a roof. The shelter thus formed is most often in the deployed position, like a tent having a generally parallelepipedal shape.

Il existe plusieurs types de structures démontables et dépliables, le plus fréquemment de telles structures étant prévues pour être facilement et rapidement montées et démontées. Parmi les structures démontables, il existe celles constituées d'éléments emboîtables et celles constituées d'éléments déployables.There are several types of removable and unfoldable structures, most frequently such structures being designed to be easily and quickly mounted and disassembled. Among the demountable structures, there are those consisting of nestable elements and those consisting of deployable elements.

Les structures à éléments déployables se présentent sous la forme d'un ensemble de profilés articulés, de type pantographe, pour permettre le passage d'une position déployée apte au support dudit élément de couverture, tel une bâche, à une position repliée, en vue du transport et du stockage, et inversement.The structures with deployable elements are in the form of a set of articulated profiles, pantograph type, to allow the passage of an extended position adapted to support said cover element, such as a tarpaulin, to a folded position, for transport and storage, and vice versa.

Plus précisément, ces structures à éléments déployables comprennent des poteaux, généralement quatre ou six, servant de montants verticaux de la structure. De tels poteaux sont prévus télescopiques, de manière à passer d'une position repliée à une position déployée, et inversement. Ces poteaux supportent des profilés reliant chacun deux poteaux voisins pour former des entraits, et éventuellement des profilés liés entre eux et à chacun desdits poteaux pour former des arbalétriers. En position repliée, les poteaux sont disposés parallèlement les uns aux autres, tandis que les profilés sont repliés les uns contre les autres entre lesdits poteaux.More specifically, these deployable element structures comprise posts, generally four or six, serving as vertical posts of the structure. Such posts are provided telescopically, so as to move from a folded position to an extended position, and vice versa. These posts support profiles each connecting two neighboring posts to form links, and possibly profiles connected to each other and to each of said posts to form crossbowmen. In the folded position, the posts are arranged parallel to each other, while the profiles are folded against each other between said posts.

De plus, l'élément de couverture est assujetti à ladite structure, de sorte que le pliage ou le déploiement de l'abri ne nécessite pas de retirer ledit élément de couverture. Pour ce faire, ce dernier est réalisé sous la forme d'une bâche en textile ou matière plastique, souple et étanche, fixée à ladite structure.In addition, the cover element is secured to said structure, so that the folding or deployment of the shelter does not require removal of said cover element. To do this, the latter is made in the form of a tarpaulin in textile or plastic material, flexible and waterproof, attached to said structure.

Plus précisément, une telle bâche présente une partie supérieure destinée à former la couverture de toiture. Cette partie supérieure présente une surface inclinée pour favoriser l'écoulement des eaux pluviales et de ruissellement. En outre, ladite surface peut être constituée de plusieurs pans ou bien d'une unique face incurvée, dans le cas d'une bâche à double courbure.More specifically, such a tarpaulin has an upper part intended to form the roof covering. This upper part has an inclined surface to promote the flow of rainwater and runoff. In addition, said surface may consist of several faces or a single curved face, in the case of a double-curved sheet.

De plus, ladite partie supérieure de cette bâche est prolongée par une partie inférieure, s'étendant verticalement le long de chacun des côtés dudit abri, sur une hauteur délimitée. Cette partie inférieure assure alors un bonne écoulement des eaux vers l'extérieur de l'abri, mais aussi améliorer la stabilité de l'élément de couverture sur la structure portante, en entourant cette dernière.In addition, said upper portion of this sheet is extended by a lower portion, extending vertically along each side of said shelter, on a defined height. This lower part ensures a good flow of water to the outside of the shelter, but also improve the stability of the cover element on the supporting structure, surrounding the latter.

En l'état, la partie inférieure verticale ne permet pas d'offrir de surface de couverture au-delà de la surface de l'abri. En effet, dans le cas d'un stand avec un comptoir s'étendant le long d'un de ses côtés, aucune protection n'est assurée en vis-à-vis dudit comptoir, à l'extérieur de l'abri.As it stands, the lower vertical portion does not provide a roof area beyond the shelter surface. Indeed, in the case of a stand with a counter extending along one of its sides, no protection is provided vis-à-vis said counter, outside the shelter.

De plus, la partie inférieure peut servir de support visuel, notamment publicitaire. Toutefois, étant située sous le niveau de la bâche, l'effet visuel est diminué et la visibilité s'en trouve limité.In addition, the lower part can serve as visual support, including advertising. However, being located below the level of the tarpaulin, the visual effect is reduced and visibility is limited.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier les inconvénients de l'état de la technique, en proposant un dispositif de structure de couverture extérieure d'abri. Un tel dispositif s'apparente à une marquise, offrant une surface de protection s'étendant vers l'extérieur dudit abri.The present invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the state of the art, by proposing a shelter outer cover structure device. Such a device is similar to a canopy, providing a protective surface extending outwardly of said shelter.

Il est d'ores et déjà connu, notamment par les documents US 2004/050412 et US 2010/051078 , un abri comportant des poteaux verticaux reliés entre eux par des profilés articulés et supportant un élément de couverture souple. Cet abri comporte encore un dispositif de structure de couverture extérieure, comprenant un élément de couverture extérieure supporté par deux bras latéraux dont une extrémité est montée articulée, autour d'un axe horizontal sur un poteau de l'abri. A leur extrémité opposée, ces bras sont reliés par au moins une barre de soutien.He is already known, in particular by the documents US 2004/050412 and US 2010/051078 , a shelter comprising vertical posts interconnected by articulated sections and supporting a flexible cover element. This shelter also comprises an outer cover structure device, comprising an outer covering element supported by two lateral arms, one end of which is mounted articulated, around a horizontal axis on a pole of the shelter. At their opposite end, these arms are connected by at least one support bar.

Dans le document US 2004/050412 , les articulations des bras latéraux sont solidaires de manchon monté, à demeure et en coulissement linéaire sur un poteau, tandis que dans le document US 2010/051078 les bras sont montés de manière articulé sur l'extrémité de ces poteaux.In the document US 2004/050412 , the joints of the lateral arms are integral with sleeve mounted, permanently and sliding linearly on a pole, while in the document US 2010/051078 the arms are hingedly mounted on the end of these posts.

Ainsi, l'invention concerne un dispositif de structure de couverture extérieure d'un abri comportant des poteaux verticaux reliés entre eux par des profilés articulés et supportant un élément de couverture, ledit dispositif comprenant un élément de couverture extérieure supporté, d'une part, par au moins deux bras, chacun étant pourvu à une extrémité de moyens de fixation articulée avec un poteau dudit abri, ces moyens de fixation articulée comprenant au moins une articulation verticale, de manière à positionner le bras auquel elle est reliée selon des positions angulaires dans un plan vertical, et, d'autre part, par au moins une barre de soutien connectée à l'extrémité opposée de chacun desdits bras, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens de fixation articulée comprennent encore au moins une articulation horizontale, de manière à positionner le bras auquel elle est reliée selon des configurations angulaires dans un plan horizontal.Thus, the invention relates to an outer cover structure device of a shelter comprising vertical posts interconnected by articulated sections and supporting a covering element, said device comprising an outer cover element supported, on the one hand, by at least two arms, each being provided at one end with hinged fixing means with a pole of said shelter, these hinged fixing means comprising at least one vertical hinge, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular positions in a vertical plane, and, secondly, by at least one support bar connected to the opposite end of each of said arms, characterized in that said articulated attachment means further comprise at least one horizontal articulation, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular configurations in a horizontal plane.

Avantageusement, ce dispositif selon l'invention est prévu articulé, monté mobile notamment en rotation sur la structure de l'abri. Cette mobilité lui permet de prendre plusieurs positions, dont, de façon non exhaustive, une position verticale tourné vers le haut afin de servir de support d'affichage situé au niveau de la partie supérieure de la bâche de couverture, une position verticale opposée tourné vers le bas, ainsi qu'une position horizontale ou sensiblement horizontale, pouvant présenter alors une faible pente décroissante vers l'extérieur pour favoriser l'écoulement des eaux de ruissellement, formant ainsi une surface extérieure de protection, notamment contre les intempéries.Advantageously, this device according to the invention is provided articulated, mounted in particular mobile rotation on the structure of the shelter. This mobility allows him to take several positions, including, non-exhaustively, a vertical position facing upward to serve as a display medium located at the level of the upper part of the roof covering, an opposite vertical position facing downwards, and a horizontal or substantially horizontal position, which may then have a small decreasing slope towards the outside to promote the flow of runoff, forming and an outer protective surface, especially against the weather.

Par ailleurs, l'articulation du dispositif lui confère plusieurs configurations aux niveaux de ses bords latéraux, pouvant être droits et parallèles entre eux, mais aussi s'étendre en biais, notamment pour coopérer avec un dispositif similaire assujetti au niveau d'un bord contigu dudit abri.Furthermore, the articulation of the device gives it several configurations at its lateral edges, which can be straight and parallel to each other, but also extend obliquely, in particular to cooperate with a similar device subject to the level of a contiguous edge said shelter.

En outre, un tel dispositif peut être prévu repliable et dépliable, mais aussi amovible, facilitant son montage et son démontage, ainsi que son transport et son stockage.In addition, such a device can be provided folding and unfoldable, but also removable, facilitating its assembly and disassembly, as well as its transport and storage.

Ainsi, ledit dispositif est prévu pour venir s'assujettir indépendamment sur un abri, cet abri comportant des poteaux verticaux reliés entre eux par des profilés articulés et supportant un élément de couverture.Thus, said device is designed to be secured independently on a shelter, this shelter comprising vertical posts interconnected by articulated sections and supporting a cover element.

Avantageusement, ledit dispositif comprend un élément de couverture extérieure supporté, d'une part, par au moins deux bras, chacun étant pourvu à une extrémité de moyens de fixation articulée avec un poteau dudit abri, et, d'autre part, par au moins une barre de soutien connectée à l'extrémité opposée de chacun desdits bras.Advantageously, said device comprises an outer covering element supported, on the one hand, by at least two arms, each being provided at one end with articulated attachment means with a post of said shelter, and, on the other hand, with at least a support bar connected to the opposite end of each of said arms.

De plus, selon d'autres caractéristiques additionnelles, non limitatives, ladite barre de soutien peut être constituée par un profilé télescopique.In addition, according to other additional features, non-limiting, said support bar may be constituted by a telescopic section.

D'une part, lesdits moyens de fixation articulée peuvent comprendre au moins une articulation horizontale, de manière à positionner le bras auquel elle est reliée selon des configurations angulaires dans un plan horizontal.On the one hand, said articulated attachment means may comprise at least one horizontal articulation, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular configurations in a horizontal plane.

D'autre part, lesdits moyens de fixation articulée peuvent comprendre au moins une articulation verticale, de manière à positionner le bras auquel elle est reliée selon des positions angulaires dans un plan vertical.On the other hand, said articulated attachment means may comprise at least one vertical hinge, so as to position the arm to which it is connected in angular positions in a vertical plane.

Préférentiellement, chaque articulation peut comprendre des moyens d'indexation de la position ou de la configuration du bras auquel elle est reliée.Preferably, each articulation may comprise indexing means of the position or configuration of the arm to which it is connected.

En particulier, ledit dispositif peut comprendre au moins une tige de renfort, pourvue à une extrémité de moyens de liaison avec au moins un des profilés dudit abri et à l'extrémité opposée de moyens de jonction avec ladite barre de soutien.In particular, said device may comprise at least one reinforcing rod, provided at one end with connecting means with at least one of the profiles of said shelter and at the opposite end of connecting means with said support bar.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description détaillée qui va suivre des modes de réalisation non limitatifs de l'invention, en référence aux figures annexées, dans lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 représente schématiquement une vue en perspective de dessous d'un exemple d'abri dépliable et repliable, destiné à recevoir un dispositif selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 représente schématiquement une vue en perspective de dessus de la structure d'un abri, dépourvu de couverture, recevant deux dispositifs selon des configurations particulières, en positions sensiblement horizontales ;
  • la figure 3 représente schématiquement une vue de dessus montrant le dispositif dans une première configuration, s'étendant dans la continuité des bords de l'abri ;
  • la figure 4 représente schématiquement une vue de dessus montrant le dispositif dans une deuxième configuration, s'étendant en biais par rapport à l'abri ;
  • la figure 5 représente schématiquement une vue de dessus d'une troisième configuration, dans laquelle deux dispositifs sont assujettis sur deux bords adjacents d'un abri, un premier desdits dispositifs étant conformé en trapèze, tandis que l'autre présente un bord droit et un bord incliné , coopérant en jonction au niveau de leurs bords latéraux adjacents ;
  • la figure 6 représente schématiquement une vue selon une coupe verticale d'un dispositif selon une première position, dans laquelle il s'étend sensiblement horizontalement, avec une pente décroissante d'une faible inclinaison ;
  • la figure 7 représente schématiquement une vue similaire à la figure 7, dans laquelle le dispositif s'étend selon une deuxième position, à savoir tourné verticalement vers le bas le long du bord dudit abri ;
  • la figure 8 représente schématiquement une vue similaire aux figures 6 et 7, dans laquelle le dispositif s'étend selon une troisième position, à savoir relevé verticalement vers le haut
  • la figure 9 représente schématiquement une vue en perspective d'un dispositif monté sur la structure d'un abri, au niveau d'un de ses côtés, selon une configuration particulière, dans une position sensiblement horizontale ;
  • la figure 10 représente schématiquement un détail de la figure 9, montrant les moyens de fixation articulée dudit dispositif sur un montant dudit abri ;
  • la figure 11 représente schématiquement une vue de profil de la figure 9, montrant la pente de l'inclinaison du dispositif dans la position sensiblement horizontale ;
  • la figure 12 représente schématiquement une vue en perspective d'un mode préférentiel de réalisation desdits moyens de fixation, en position de fermeture et de serrage autour d'un montant (non représenté) ;
  • la figure 13 représente schématiquement une vue similaire à la figure 12 des moyens de fixation en position d'ouverture ;
  • la figure 14 représente schématiquement une vue en perspective d'un autre détail du dispositif selon un mode préférentiel de réalisation, montrant la jonction de la barre de soutien avec un des bras ; et
  • la figure 15 représente schématiquement une vue en perspective d'un détail du dispositif selon un autre mode de réalisation, montrant le montage de la tige de renfort sur la structure dudit abri, en particulier au niveau de profilés en pantographes.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments of the invention, with reference to the appended figures, in which:
  • the figure 1 schematically represents a perspective view from below of an example of foldable and collapsible shelter, intended to receive a device according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 schematically represents a perspective view from above of the structure of a shelter, without cover, receiving two devices in particular configurations, in substantially horizontal positions;
  • the figure 3 schematically represents a view from above showing the device in a first configuration, extending in continuity with the edges of the shelter;
  • the figure 4 schematically represents a view from above showing the device in a second configuration, extending obliquely with respect to the shelter;
  • the figure 5 schematically shows a top view of a third configuration, in which two devices are secured on two adjacent edges of a shelter, a first of said devices being trapezoidal, while the other has a straight edge and an inclined edge, co-operating at the junction at their adjacent lateral edges;
  • the figure 6 schematically represents a view in a vertical section of a device in a first position, in which it extends substantially horizontally, with a decreasing slope of a small inclination;
  • the figure 7 schematically represents a similar view to the figure 7 , in which the device extends in a second position, namely turned vertically downward along the edge of said shelter;
  • the figure 8 schematically represents a view similar to Figures 6 and 7 , in which the device extends in a third position, namely raised vertically upwards
  • the figure 9 schematically represents a perspective view of a device mounted on the structure of a shelter, at one of its sides, in a particular configuration, in a substantially horizontal position;
  • the figure 10 schematically represents a detail of the figure 9 , showing the hinged fixing means of said device on an amount of said shelter;
  • the figure 11 schematically represents a profile view of the figure 9 , showing the slope of the inclination of the device in the substantially horizontal position;
  • the figure 12 schematically shows a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of said fastening means, in the closed position and clamping around an amount (not shown);
  • the figure 13 schematically represents a view similar to the figure 12 fastening means in the open position;
  • the figure 14 schematically represents a perspective view of another detail of the device according to a preferred embodiment, showing the junction of the support bar with one of the arms; and
  • the figure 15 schematically represents a perspective view of a detail of the device according to another embodiment, showing the mounting of the reinforcing rod on the structure of said shelter, in particular at the level of pantograph profiles.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif 1 de structure de couverture extérieure d'un abri 2. Ce dispositif 1 se veut indépendant dudit abri 2, venant se fixer de façon amovible sur la structure de ce dernier, en particulier au niveau de ses poteaux verticaux 20, mais aussi potentiellement au niveau de ses profilés 21, articulés entre eux et reliant lesdits poteaux 20 deux à deux. Selon le mode préférentiel de réalisation, comme visible sur les figures 1 et 2, ces profilés 21 s'apparentent à des pantographes. D'autres profilés intermédiaires peuvent relier lesdits profilés 21 et/ou lesdits poteaux 20.The present invention relates to a device 1 of outer cover structure of a shelter 2. This device 1 wants to be independent of said shelter 2, to be fixed so removable on the structure of the latter, particularly at its vertical posts 20, but also potentially at its sections 21, hinged together and connecting said posts 20 two by two. According to the preferred embodiment, as visible on the Figures 1 and 2 these profiles 21 are similar to pantographs. Other intermediate profiles can connect said profiles 21 and / or said posts 20.

En outre, on notera que les barres 210 desdits pantographes constituant les profilés 21 sont articulées en pivotement par l'intermédiaire d'un élément central 211 de liaison. En particulier, un tel élément 211 reçoit les extrémités respectives desdites barres 210 ainsi aboutées et reliées de façon articulée.In addition, it will be noted that the bars 210 of said pantographs constituting the profiles 21 are pivotally articulated through a central element 211 connecting. In particular, such an element 211 receives the respective ends of said rods 210 and abutted and connected in an articulated manner.

De plus, ledit dispositif 1 s'étend extérieurement, au niveau supérieur, en prolongement de l'élément de couverture 22, telle une bâche, supporté par la structure dudit abri 2. Ainsi, un dispositif 1 peut être assujetti au niveau d'un côté de la structure de l'abri 2.In addition, said device 1 extends externally, at the upper level, in extension of the covering element 22, such as a tarpaulin, supported by the structure of said shelter 2. Thus, a device 1 can be secured at a level of side of the structure of the shelter 2.

De plus, comme visible sur les figures 2 et 5, plusieurs dispositifs 1 peuvent être positionnés, dans des configurations similaires ou différentes, sur plusieurs bords de ladite structure de l'abri 2.Moreover, as visible on figures 2 and 5 , several devices 1 can be positioned, in similar or different configurations, on several edges of said structure of the shelter 2.

Selon les modes de réalisation et d'implantation du dispositif 1 représentés sur les figures, ledit abri 2 présente une forme parallélépipédique carrée, avec quatre poteaux 20, supportant une couverture 22 de forme pyramidale. D'autres formes peuvent être envisagées, avec plus ou moins de poteaux 20.According to the embodiments and implantation of the device 1 shown in the figures, said shelter 2 has a square parallelepiped shape, with four posts 20, supporting a cover 22 of pyramidal shape. Other forms can be envisaged, with more or fewer posts 20.

Avantageusement, ledit dispositif 1 comprend un élément de couverture extérieure 3. Ce dernier peut se présenter sous la forme d'une bâche souple ou d'un panneau rigide ou semi-rigide. Il s'étend vers l'extérieur dudit abri 2, prolongeant la surface dudit abri 2, au niveau d'au moins un de ses bords latéraux.Advantageously, said device 1 comprises an outer covering element 3. The latter may be in the form of a flexible tarpaulin or a rigid or semi-rigid panel. It extends outwardly of said shelter 2, extending the surface of said shelter 2 at at least one of its lateral edges.

D'une part, un tel élément de couverture extérieure 3 est supporté par au moins deux bras 4. Ces derniers sont constitués de profilés s'étendant latéralement de chaque côté dudit élément 3. De tels profilés peuvent être prévus de longueur fixe, mais aussi télescopique, de manière à adapter la largeur du dispositif 1, augmentant ou diminuant la surface de couverture extérieure.On the one hand, such an outer cover element 3 is supported by at least two arms 4. The latter consist of profiles extending laterally on each side of said element 3. Such profiles can be provided of fixed length, but also telescopic, so as to adapt the width of the device 1, increasing or decreasing the outer cover surface.

De plus, chaque bras 4 est pourvu à une extrémité 5 de moyens 6 de fixation articulée avec un poteau 20 dudit abri 2. En somme, l'extrémité 5 de chaque bras 4 vient s'assujettir sur chaque poteau 20, notamment au niveau de son extrémité supérieure 200.In addition, each arm 4 is provided at one end 5 with hinged attachment means 6 with a post 20 of said cover 2. In sum, the end 5 of each arm 4 is secured to each post 20, particularly at the its upper end 200.

De façon non limitative, les moyens de fixation 6 peuvent comprendre une bague 60 d'enserrement de chaque poteau 20, assurant, d'une part, un positionnement rapide sur ledit poteau 20 et son coulissement le long de ce dernier et, d'autre part, après serrage le blocage sur le poteau 20, sans possibilité de déplacement le long de ce dernier. En outre, il est possible de venir positionner le dispositif 1 sur chaque poteau 20, en partie basse ou intermédiaire, puis de le faire coulisser vers le haut, avant de l'y verrouiller par serrage des bagues 60.Without limitation, the fastening means 6 may comprise a ring 60 for gripping each post 20, ensuring, on the one hand, a rapid positioning on said post 20 and its sliding along the latter and, on the other hand part, after tightening the blocking on the pole 20, without the possibility of movement along the latter. In addition, it is possible to position the device 1 on each pole 20, in the lower or intermediate part, and then slide upwards, before locking it by clamping the rings 60.

Comme visible sur les figures 10 à 13, un mode de réalisation préférentielle d'une telle bague 60 présente un corps pourvu d'un manchon 61.As visible on Figures 10 to 13 a preferred embodiment of such a ring 60 has a body provided with a sleeve 61.

Selon un mode de réalisation, ledit manchon 60 peut être constitué de deux parties articulées en rotation, de manière à constituer une mâchoire, avec un creux intérieur pour recevoir ledit poteau 20. Cette mâchoire peut alors s'ouvrir et de fermer. En position de fermeture, il est alors possible d'appliquer un serrage de cette mâchoire, assurant le blocage dudit manchon 60 venant alors enserrer le poteau 20 qu'il entoure.According to one embodiment, said sleeve 60 may consist of two parts articulated in rotation, so as to form a jaw, with an inner hollow for receiving said pole 20. This jaw can then open and close. In the closed position, it is then possible to apply a clamping of this jaw, ensuring the locking of said sleeve 60 then to grip the pole 20 it surrounds.

Comme visible sur les figures 12 et 13, ledit manchon 60 présente une première demie-coque 610 recevant en rotation libre, autour d'un axe vertical 612, une deuxième demie-coque 611. Ladite première demie-coque 610 présente une forme arquée, sensiblement selon un arc de cercle. Intérieurement, elle présente une paroi intérieure 613 à pans ou bords inclinés, correspondant à l'inclinaison et aux dimensions des bords extérieurs du poteau 20 sur lequel la bague 60 est destinée à être montée. Cette configuration inclinée des bords intérieurs de la première demi-coque 610 assure le blocage en rotation de la bague 60 autour du poteau 20.As visible on Figures 12 and 13 , said sleeve 60 has a first half-shell 610 receiving in free rotation, about a vertical axis 612, a second half-shell 611. Said first half-shell 610 has an arcuate shape, substantially in a circular arc. Internally, it has an inner wall 613 with sloped edges or edges, corresponding to the inclination and the dimensions of the outer edges of the pole 20 on which the ring 60 is intended to be mounted. This inclined configuration of the inner edges of the first half-shell 610 ensures the locking in rotation of the ring 60 around the pole 20.

La deuxième demie-coque 611 présente une forme arquée ou arrondie. Sa paroi intérieure 614 peut être incurvée, en arc de cercle, favorisant ainsi l'enserrement autour du poteau 20.The second half-hull 611 has an arched or rounded shape. Its inner wall 614 can be curved, in a circular arc, thus favoring the clasping around the pole 20.

A ce titre, une première extrémité de la première demie-coque 612 reçoit l'axe 612 et une première extrémité de ladite deuxième demie coque 611. Les extrémités opposées de chaque demie-coque 610 et 611 est libre, mais présentent des moyens de réception d'un organe d'enserrement 615. Ce dernier assure, dans une position de blocage, le maintien des demies-coques 610,611 l'une contre l'autre, en ménageant un espace destiné à enserrer ledit poteau 20, tandis que dans une position escamotée, il libère ladite deuxième demi-coque 611, autorisant sa libre rotation et l'ouverture du manchon 61.As such, a first end of the first half-shell 612 receives the axis 612 and a first end of said second half shell 611. The opposite ends of each half-shell 610 and 611 is free, but have means for receiving 615. The latter ensures, in a locking position, the holding of the half-shells 610, 611 against each other, providing a space for gripping said post 20, while in a position retracted, it releases said second half-shell 611, allowing its free rotation and opening of the sleeve 61.

Un mode de réalisation bien particulier d'un tel organe d'enserrement est représenté sur les figures 12 et 13, montrant une tige articulée en pivotement autour de la première demie-coque 610, pour venir coopérer en emboîtement au sein d'un logement ménagé à l'extrémité libre de ladite deuxième demie-coque 611. L'extrémité de cette tige peut être pourvue d'un bouton, assurant le blocage, notamment par vissage le long d'une partie de ladite tige, appliquant par l'extérieur, de part et d'autre dudit logement, une force d'appui l'une contre l'autre des extrémités accolées des demies-coques 610,611.A very particular embodiment of such a squeezing member is represented on the Figures 12 and 13 , showing a rod pivotally articulated around the first half-shell 610, to cooperate interlocking within a housing formed at the free end of said second half-shell 611. The end of this rod can be provided a button, ensuring the locking, in particular by screwing along a portion of said rod, applying from the outside, on either side of said housing, a bearing force against each other contiguous ends of half-shells 610,611.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, sur ce corps, d'un côté dudit manchon 61, s'étend une aile 62 sur laquelle est montée en rotation une platine 63 recevant en fixation l'extrémité dudit bras 4.According to another embodiment, on this body, on one side of said sleeve 61, extends a flange 62 on which is mounted in rotation a plate 63 receiving in fixing the end of said arm 4.

Selon un mode préférentiel de réalisation, non limitatif, visible sur les figures 12 et 13, ladite platine 63 présente un espace de réception de l'aile 62. La platine 63 reçoit un axe 64 de rotation traversant ladite aile, autorisant la libre rotation de l'une par rapport à l'autre.According to a preferred embodiment, nonlimiting, visible on the Figures 12 and 13 , said plate 63 has a receiving space of the wing 62. The plate 63 receives an axis 64 of rotation passing through said wing, allowing the free rotation of one relative to the other.

Ladite rotation peut être indexée par l'intermédiaire d'un organe d'indexation 65, venant coopérer au sein d'un orifice ménagé au travers de ladite platine 63, et au sein de trous 66 ménagés selon des positions angulaires au sein de ladite aile 62. Ainsi, il est possible, en extrayant ledit organe 65 de son orifice et du trou dans lequel il est inséré, de manoeuvrer en rotation ledit bras 4, pour venir l'ajuster en vis-à-vis d'un autre trou, selon une autre position angulaire, avant de venir insérer de nouveau l'organe 65, bloquant ainsi le bras 4 dans une autre position.Said rotation can be indexed by means of an indexing member 65, cooperating within an orifice formed through said plate 63, and within holes 66 formed in angular positions within said wing 62. Thus, it is possible, by extracting said member 65 from its orifice and the hole in which it is inserted, to rotate said arm 4, to come to adjust it vis-à-vis another hole, in another angular position, before coming to insert the member 65 again, thus blocking the arm 4 in another position.

Selon le mode préférentiel représenté, ces trous 66 sont au nombre de trois et permettent d'orienter le bras 4 horizontalement ou sensiblement horizontalement, verticalement vers le haut ou bien verticalement vers le bas. D'autres positions peuvent être envisagées en ménageant des trous 66 selon d'autres angles, définissant ainsi des positions inclinées intermédiaires.According to the preferred embodiment shown, these holes 66 are three in number and allow to orient the arm 4 horizontally or substantially horizontally, vertically upwards or vertically downwards. Other positions may be envisaged by providing holes 66 at other angles, thus defining intermediate inclined positions.

D'autre part, ledit élément de couverture extérieure 3 est aussi supporté par au moins une barre de soutien 7 connectée à l'extrémité opposée 8 de chacun desdits bras 4. En particulier, cette fixation s'opère au niveau des extrémités de ladite barre 7.On the other hand, said outer cover member 3 is also supported by at least one support bar 7 connected to the opposite end 8 of each of said arms 4. In particular, this fixing is effected at the ends of said bar 7.

On notera que ladite barre 7 peut être prévue télescopique ou constituée d'un unique profilé.Note that said bar 7 may be provided telescopically or consists of a single profile.

Concernant la fixation, elle peut être prévue articulée autour d'un axe de rotation 70 s'étendant verticalement. Ainsi, en allongeant la barre 7, cette rotation permet audit bras 4 de s'écarter, passant notamment d'une configuration en rectangle vers une configuration en trapèze, et inversement. Ce passage s'effectue notamment en changeant la position angulaire au niveau de ladite bague 60.Regarding the attachment, it may be provided articulated about an axis of rotation 70 extending vertically. Thus, by lengthening the bar 7, this rotation allows said arm 4 to deviate, notably from a rectangular configuration to a trapezoidal configuration, and vice versa. This passage is carried out in particular by changing the angular position at the level of said ring 60.

Par ailleurs, dans une position déterminée, au moins une extrémité de la barre 7 peut être équipée d'un organe 71 de mise en tension. Un tel organe 71 permet d'appliquer une force latéralement, vers l'extérieur, améliorant la rigidité du cadre ainsi formé par la barre 7 et les bras 4 sur la structure de l'abri 2.Moreover, in a given position, at least one end of the bar 7 may be equipped with a tensioning member 71. Such a member 71 makes it possible to apply a force laterally to the outside, improving the rigidity of the frame thus formed by the bar 7 and the arms 4 on the structure of the shelter 2.

Selon un mode de réalisation, cet organe peut se présenter sous la forme d'un tube 72 taraudé, monté en rotation autour d'un filetage complémentaire ménagé sur l'extrémité de ladite barre 7, de sorte que son vissage ou son dévissage agisse à la manière d'une came et permette d'augmenter ou de diminuer de façon précise, au millimètre près, la longueur de la barre 7.According to one embodiment, this member may be in the form of a threaded tube 72, rotatably mounted around a complementary thread formed on the end of said bar 7, so that its screwing or unscrewing acts to the manner of a cam and allows to increase or decrease precisely the millimeter the length of the bar 7.

Dans cette configuration, c'est alors l'extrémité opposée libre dudit tube 72 de l'organe 71 qui est reliée audit axe 70.In this configuration, it is then the free opposite end of said tube 72 of the member 71 which is connected to said axis 70.

Par ailleurs, une platine 73 permet d'assujettir l'ensemble des éléments d'accrochage de la barre 7, à l'extrémité dudit bras 4.Furthermore, a plate 73 makes it possible to secure all the hooking elements of the bar 7, at the end of said arm 4.

Ainsi, les bras 4 et la barre 7 forment un cadre, sur lequel est assujetti et fixé ledit élément de couverture extérieure 3, notamment en mis en tension aux niveaux de ses bords lorsqu'il s'agit d'une bâche.Thus, the arms 4 and the bar 7 form a frame, on which is fixed and fixed said outer cover member 3, in particular in tension at its edges when it is a tarpaulin.

De façon additionnelle, ledit dispositif 1 peut comprendre au moins une tige de renfort 9. Cette dernière permet de reprendre le poids déporté de la barre 7 au niveau de son centre, ou approximativement en son milieu, évitant qu'elle ploie. Elle améliore aussi la rigidité du cadre formé par ladite barre 7 et les bras 4. Cette reprise du poids s'effectue préférentiellement lorsque le dispositif 1 s'étend horizontalement ou sensiblement horizontalement.In addition, said device 1 may comprise at least one reinforcing rod 9. The latter makes it possible to take up the offset weight of the bar 7 at its center, or approximately at its center, preventing it from bending. It also improves the rigidity of the frame formed by said bar 7 and arms 4. This resumption of weight is preferably performed when the device 1 extends horizontally or substantially horizontally.

Une telle tige 9 peut s'étendre orthogonalement par rapport à la structure dudit abri 2, selon un plan identique ou parallèle au plan comprenant lesdits bras 4.Such a rod 9 may extend orthogonally with respect to the structure of said shelter 2, in a plane identical to or parallel to the plane comprising said arms 4.

On entend par « sensiblement horizontal » une position proche de l'horizontal, selon une pente de quelques degrés, à 1 à 10 degrés, notamment de 5 degrés, par rapport à un plan horizontal. Cette pente s'étend de façon décroissante depuis l'abri 2 vers l'extrémité libre du dispositif 1.The term "substantially horizontal" means a position close to the horizontal, along a slope of a few degrees, at 1 to 10 degrees, in particular 5 degrees, relative to a horizontal plane. This slope has been decreasing the shelter 2 towards the free end of the device 1.

Pour ce faire, ladite tige 9 est pourvue à une extrémité 90 de moyens de liaison avec au moins un des profilés 21 dudit abri 2. Cette liaison 92 peut s'effectue notamment par clipsage autour d'un ou plusieurs profilés 21. Cette liaison 92 peut notamment s'opérer par insertion et fixation au sein de l'élément central 211 reliant les barres constituant les pantographes des profilés 21, comme visible sur la figure 15. Cette insertion peut s'effectuer par le dessus, venant crocheter les moyens de liaison 92 sur ledit élément central 211, qui vient alors supporter la barre 7, du simple fait de son propre poids.To do this, said rod 9 is provided at one end 90 with connecting means with at least one of the profiles 21 of said shelter 2. This connection 92 can be performed in particular by clipping around one or more profiles 21. This connection 92 may in particular operate by insertion and fixing within the central element 211 connecting the bars constituting the pantographs of the profiles 21, as visible on the figure 15 . This insertion can be made from above, hooking the connecting means 92 on said central element 211, which then supports the bar 7, simply by its own weight.

On notera que, une fois en place, le poids ainsi appliqué sur ledit élément 211 vient appliquer une force tendant à resserrer les pantographes. Cette force s'oppose alors à la barre 7, augmentant ainsi la rigidité de ce cadre ainsi formé.It will be noted that, once in place, the weight thus applied to said element 211 comes to apply a force tending to tighten the pantographs. This force then opposes the bar 7, thus increasing the rigidity of the frame thus formed.

A l'extrémité opposée 91, ladite tige 9 comprend des moyens de jonction avec ladite barre de soutien 7, notamment par clipsage ou serrage. En outre, ladite tige 9 peut être prévue amovible, au travers de ses moyens de liaison 92 et de jonction.At the opposite end 91, said rod 9 comprises junction means with said support bar 7, in particular by clipping or clamping. In addition, said rod 9 may be removably provided through its connection means 92 and junction.

Selon les modes de réalisation représentés sur les figures 3 et 6, la tige 9 présente une forme rectiligne, constituée d'un unique profilé droit. Selon d'autres modes de réalisation, cette tige 9 peut présente une forme arquée ou être constituée de plusieurs segments, notamment conformés en L. Cette configuration en L est notamment visible sur les figures 9 et 15 According to the embodiments shown on the Figures 3 and 6 , the rod 9 has a rectilinear shape, consisting of a single straight section. According to other embodiments, this rod 9 may have an arcuate shape or consist of several segments, in particular shaped in L. This L configuration is particularly visible on the figures 9 and 15

Selon un mode de réalisation, cette tige 9 peut être prévue articulée au niveau de sa jonction avec la barre 7, de manière à la replier et déployer facilement. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, elle est fixée à la barre 7 et l'articulation 93 se situe au niveau des moyens de jonction 92, sensiblement dans le plan d'articulation de la platine 63 et de l'aile 62 du corps de la bague 60.According to one embodiment, this rod 9 may be articulated at its junction with the bar 7, so as to fold and deploy easily. According to another embodiment, it is fixed to the bar 7 and the articulation 93 is located at the junction means 92, substantially in the plane of articulation of the plate 63 and the flange 62 of the body of the ring 60.

Selon une première particularité, ledit dispositif 1 est prévu mobile, de manière à être disposé selon plusieurs configurations. Trois exemples de configurations différentes sont représentés sur les figures 3 à 5. Plusieurs configurations intermédiaires, selon des angles différents, peuvent être prévues. Ainsi, il est possible d'orienter le dispositif 1 dans différents sens autour des poteaux 20 de l'abri 2.According to a first feature, said device 1 is movable so as to be arranged in several configurations. Three examples of different configurations are represented on the Figures 3 to 5 . Several intermediate configurations, at different angles, can be provided. Thus, it is possible to orient the device 1 in different directions around the posts 20 of the shelter 2.

Pour ce faire, lesdits moyens de fixation articulée 6 comprennent au moins une articulation horizontale, de manière à positionner le bras 4 auquel elle est reliée selon des configurations angulaires dans un plan horizontal. Cette articulation horizontale assure une liaison en pivotement ou rotation.To do this, said hinged attachment means 6 comprise at least one horizontal hinge, so as to position the arm 4 to which it is connected in angular configurations in a horizontal plane. This horizontal articulation provides a connection in pivoting or rotation.

On notera qu'en fonction des configurations, ledit élément de couverture extérieure 3 peut présenter différentes formes. Il peut alors être changé afin de correspondre à la configuration mise en place.It will be noted that, depending on the configurations, said outer covering element 3 may have different shapes. It can then be changed to match the configuration set up.

En outre, ladite barre de soutien 7 peut être constituée par un profilé télescopique, de manière en augmenter et diminuer la longueur, en fonction des configurations prises par ledit dispositif 1.In addition, said support bar 7 may be constituted by a telescopic section, so as to increase and decrease the length, depending on the configurations taken by said device 1.

Par ailleurs, comme visible sur la figure 5, deux dispositifs 1 peuvent être déployés aux niveaux de deux bords adjacents de l'abri 2. Dès lors, aux niveaux de leur côté contigus, lesdits dispositifs 1 peuvent avoir chacun un bras 4 indépendant ou bien commun, venant se fixer sur le poteau 20.Moreover, as visible on the figure 5 two devices 1 can be deployed at two adjacent edges of the shelter 2. Therefore, at the levels of their adjacent side, said devices 1 may each have an arm 4 independent or common, being fixed on the pole 20 .

Selon le mode de réalisation en carré, quatre dispositifs 1 peuvent ainsi être disposés autour des quatre bords dudit abri 2.According to the square embodiment, four devices 1 can thus be arranged around the four edges of said shelter 2.

Selon une autre particularité, lesdits moyens de fixation articulée 6 comprennent au moins une articulation verticale, de manière à positionner le bras 4 auquel elle est reliée selon des positions angulaires dans un plan vertical ou sensiblement vertical.According to another feature, said hinged attachment means 6 comprise at least one vertical hinge, so as to position the arm 4 to which it is connected in angular positions in a vertical or substantially vertical plane.

On entend par « sensiblement vertical » une position proche de la verticale, selon une pente de quelques degrés, à 1 à 10 degrés, notamment de 2 degrés, par rapport à un plan vertical (ie. 89 à 80 degrés par rapport audit plan horizontal). Cette pente s'étend de façon décroissante depuis l'abri 2 vers l'extrémité libre du dispositif 1.The term "substantially vertical" a position close to the vertical, along a slope of a few degrees, at 1 to 10 degrees, in particular 2 degrees, relative to a vertical plane (ie 89 to 80 degrees relative to said horizontal plane). ). This slope extends decreasingly from the shelter 2 towards the free end of the device 1.

Ladite articulation horizontale assure aussi une liaison en pivotement ou rotation. Trois exemples de positions différentes sont représentés sur les figures 6 à 8. Plusieurs positions intermédiaires, selon des angles différents, peuvent être prévues. Ainsi, il est possible d'orienter le dispositif 1 dans différents sens autour des poteaux 20 de l'abri 2.Said horizontal articulation also ensures a connection in pivoting or rotation. Three examples of different positions are represented on the Figures 6 to 8 . Several intermediate positions, at different angles, can be provided. Thus, it is possible to orient the device 1 in different directions around the posts 20 of the shelter 2.

Dans les différentes positions, ledit élément de couverture extérieure 3 présente une forme définie, ne variant pas d'une position à une autre.In the different positions, said outer cover member 3 has a defined shape, not varying from one position to another.

A ce titre, on notera que dans la position horizontale, représentée sur la figure 6, l'élément de couverture extérieure 3 peut s'étendre selon une faible pente, décroissante depuis ledit abri 2 et vers l'extérieur, assurant l'écoulement des eaux de ruissellement.As such, it should be noted that in the horizontal position, represented on the figure 6 the outer covering element 3 may extend in a slight slope, decreasing from said shelter 2 and outwards, ensuring the flow of runoff water.

Avantageusement, les positions et configurations dudit dispositif 1 peuvent être combinées ensembles, offrant de multiples possibilités de positionnement et de couverture par l'élément extérieur 3.Advantageously, the positions and configurations of said device 1 can be combined together, offering multiple possibilities of positioning and coverage by the outer element 3.

Selon le mode préférentiel de réalisation, lesdites articulations verticale et horizontale peuvent être confondues, constituées d'un même et unique élément articulé, offrant les deux libertés de mouvement en rotation autour du poteau 20 sur lequel le bras 4 est fixé.According to the preferred embodiment, said vertical and horizontal joints may be combined, consisting of the same and single articulated element, providing the two freedoms of movement in rotation around the pole 20 on which the arm 4 is fixed.

De plus, chaque articulation comprend des moyens d'indexation de la position ou de la configuration du bras 4 auquel elle est reliée. En somme, la rotation du bras 4 s'effectue selon des positions ou configurations déterminées, notamment à l'aide de crans venant s'enclencher lors du pivotement dudit bras 4. Cette indexation permet de rapidement changer la position ou la configuration de chaque bras 4, avec l'inclinaison prédéfinie.In addition, each articulation comprises means for indexing the position or the configuration of the arm 4 to which it is connected. In short, the rotation of the arm 4 is effected according to determined positions or configurations, in particular by means of notches coming into action when the arm 4 is pivoted. This indexing makes it possible to rapidly change the position or the configuration of each arm. 4, with predefined inclination.

Par ailleurs, les différents éléments structurels constituant le dispositif 1 peuvent être réalisés en tout type de matériau, préférentiellement métallique.Furthermore, the various structural elements constituting the device 1 can be made of any type of material, preferably metal.

De plus, les éléments télescopiques sont constitués par au moins deux tronçons, de sections de formes complémentaires, dont la section extérieure d'un premier tronçon présente des dimensions inférieures à celle de la section intérieure d'un second tronçon, de sorte que ledit premier tronçon coulisse à l'intérieur dudit second tronçon.In addition, the telescopic elements are constituted by at least two sections, sections of complementary shapes, the outer section of a first section has dimensions smaller than that of the inner section of a second section, so that said first section slides inside said second section.

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  1. An exterior cover structure device (1) for a shelter (2) including vertical posts (20) connected to one another by articulated profiles (21) and supporting a cover element (22), said device (1) comprising an exterior cover element (3) supported on the one hand by at least two arms (4), each being provided at one end (5) with fastening means (6) articulated with a post (20) of said shelter (2), these articulated fastening means (6) comprising at least one vertical articulation, so as to position the arm (4) to which it is connected in angular positions in a vertical plane, and on the other hand by at least one support bar (7) connected to the opposite end (8) of each of said arms (4), characterized in that said articulated fastening means (6) further comprise at least one horizontal articulation, so as to position the arm (4) to which it is connected in angular configurations in a horizontal plane.
  2. The structure device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said support bar (7) is made up of a telescoping profile.
  3. The structure device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is removably fastened on the structure of the shelter (2).
  4. The structure device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means (6) comprise a gripping ring (60) of each post (20), on the one hand ensuring quick positioning on said post (20) and sliding thereof along the latter, and on the other hand, after tightening, ensuring blocking on the post (20), without the possibility of moving along the latter.
  5. The structure device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that said sleeve (60) is made up of two parts articulated in rotation, so as to form a jaw, able to open and close, with an inner hollow to receive said post (20).
  6. The structure device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each articulation comprises means for indexing the position or the configuration of the arm (4) to which it is connected.
  7. The structure device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one reinforcing rod (9), provided at one end (90) with means for connecting with at least one of the profiles (21) of said shelter (2) and at the opposite end (91) with junction means with said support bar (7).
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