EP3059357A1 - Parallelepipedal event structure - Google Patents

Abstract

This parallelepiped-shaped event structure (10) comprises: - a floor (11) extending in length (Lp) and in width (1p) between four corners (Cp), each corner (Cp) being provided with a notch (12), and - a roof (14) extending in length (Lt) and in width (lt) between four corners (Ct), the length (Lt) and the width (lt) of the roof (14) being substantially equal to the length ( Lp) and the width (1p) of the floor (11), - four independent uprights (16), each upright (16) comprising a lower part (17) mounted on a hinge at the level of each notch (12) of the floor (11) so that the upright (16) is movable in rotation between two positions: –ª a position of use in which the upright (16) is inserted into the notch (12) of the floor (11), an upper part (18) of the upright (16), opposite the lower part (17), being secured to one of the four corners (Ct) of the roof (14), and –ª a transport position in which the upright (16) is extended along the length (Lp) of the floor (11). The roof (14) is able to be detached from the uprights (16) and to be placed on the uprights (16) in the transport position.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The invention relates to an event structure of parallelepipedal shape. The invention finds a particularly advantageous application for event structures in the form of a container.

PRIOR ART

An event structure includes all the stands that are installed for all types of events such as trade fairs, exhibitions, markets, markets, weddings, sports events ... These stands can be ephemeral shops, technical premises or information, bars, ticket offices or demonstration spaces ("showroom" in Anglo-Saxon literature). These structures are intended for the passage of the public and / or the presentation of products.

The company Resotainer offers event structures made from a refurbished container. The event structure thus comprises a parallelepiped structure with a floor and a roof connected by side walls. A side wall, extending in the length of the container, is cut out to provide an entrance for the public. The repackaging of a container, traditionally used for the transport and the storage of products, makes it possible to obtain a very solid and expensive structure. After each event, this event structure is loaded on a semi-trailer, then stored in a warehouse and forwarded to the next event. However, the size of the event structure most often requires the use of a specific truck to transport the event structure and generates strong storage constraints.

In a separate field relating to the transport of goods, it is known to transport and store goods in containers. The documents WO2012 / 03645 and US 2012/0061390 describe a collapsible container. The two side walls of this container, otherwise used to maintain a roof on a floor of the container, are cut at half height in two parts in the direction of the length of the container. A first portion of each wall is fixed to the floor by a first hinge, and a second portion of each wall is fixed to the roof by a second hinge. The two parts are interconnected by a third hinge. In a position of use, the two parts of the two side walls are aligned to form the height of the container. In a transport position, the two parts of the two walls are folded one on the other so that the roof is close to the floor. However, these solutions are not suitable for parallelepiped shaped event structures because the maintenance of the roof on the floor is provided by the side walls in the position of use and the event structures require to open at least one side wall so that the public accesses inside the event structure. The openings on a side wall weaken the container structure, preventing the use of this folding system.

There is therefore a real difficulty born of the transport of an event structure, both simple, reliable and without causing excessive congestion of said structures, so as to optimize the costs of transportation, storage and logistics.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention proposes to respond to this technical problem by the use of an event structure comprising a removable roof and foldable amounts.

The invention therefore relates to an event structure of parallelepipedal shape comprising a floor extending in length and width between four corners, each corner being provided with a notch, a roof extending in length and width between four corners, the length and width of the roof being substantially equal to the length and width of the floor, and four independent posts, each upright comprising a lower part mounted on a hinge at each notch of the floor, so that the upright is movable in rotation between two positions: a use position in which the amount is inserted into the notch of the floor, an upper part of the upright, opposite to the lower part, being secured to one of the four corners of the roof, and a position of transport in which the amount is extended in the length of the floor, the roof being adapted to be detached from the amounts and to be placed on the uprights in the transport position.

The invention thus makes it possible to contain the event structure in a small volume in height with the folding of the uprights and the disassembly of the roof.

Thus, during storage, a greater number of event structures can be stored in a predetermined volume by stacking them on each other. Similarly, for transport, several event structures that can be stacked in the transport position, a single truck is thus likely to carry several event structures.

According to one embodiment, the floor comprises a tubular metal structure comprising two longitudinal members connected by cross members supporting a floor covering. The tubular structure makes it possible to arrange the elements under the floor covering in the height of the side members. These elements can be an electrical network, evacuation pipes or a heating system.

According to one embodiment, the two sleepers closest to the middle of the length of the floor have an opening on one face of the floor. This embodiment makes it possible to use a lift truck to lift the structure by placing the fork in the sleepers through the openings. The lift of the structure on the fork being ensured by the substantially central position of the sleepers used.

According to one embodiment, at least one upright comprises a tubular metal structure provided with a recess in the lower part of the upright, the rainwater falling on the roof in the position of use being able to be evacuated in flowing through the upright and through the recess. This embodiment also makes it possible to arrange cable passages in the uprights, for example for lighting arranged in the uprights.

According to one embodiment, at least one removable partition is fixed in the floor and in the roof in the position of use, the removable partition being able to be separated from the floor and the roof and to be placed between the uprights in the position transport.

According to one embodiment, the removable partition is fixed to the floor and / or roof by a rod penetrating into a recess of the floor and / or roof, the rod being held in the recess by the action of a spring. This embodiment makes it possible to easily assemble and dismount the partitions, the operator countering the effect of the spring by its force to extract the rod from the recess and to position or remove the partition.

According to one embodiment, a partition and / or an amount comprises a guide rail for a shutter, including a formwork is integrated in the roof. This embodiment makes it possible to assemble the structure very quickly and to move down the partition walls otherwise arranged in the roof.

According to one embodiment, the roof is fixed to at least one upright by a screw penetrating inside a frustoconical part of the roof, the screw cooperating with a longitudinal bore of the upright and the frustoconical piece penetrating into a receiving room. cylindrical of the amount. The frustoconical part makes it possible to position the roof on the uprights before screwing the screws and thus to facilitate the step of positioning the roof.

According to one embodiment, the screw comprises a specific head associated with a specific assembly and disassembly tool. This embodiment makes it possible to limit the risks of theft because, without the specific tool, it is particularly difficult to unscrew the screws that hold the roof.

According to one embodiment, the event structure in the transport position has a maximum height of 70 cm when the roof is positioned on the floor.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

• figure 1 : une vue en perspective de dessus d'une structure évènementielle de l'invention dans une position d'utilisation ;
• figure 2 : une vue en perspective de dessous de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 dans une position d'utilisation ;
• figure 3 : une vue en perspective de dessus de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 dans une position de transport ;
• figure 4 : une vue en perspective de dessus de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 dans une première étape de montage ;
• figure 5 : une vue en perspective de dessus de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 dans une deuxième étape de montage ;
• figure 6 : une vue en perspective de dessus de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 dans une troisième étape de montage ;
• figure 7 : une vue en perspective de face d'une cloison de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 ;
• figure 8 : une vue en perspective de face de la fixation entre le toit et un montant de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 ; et
• figure 9 : une vue en perspective de face de la liaison entre le plancher et un montant de la structure évènementielle de la figure 1 dans une position d'utilisation.

The manner of carrying out the invention as well as the advantages which result therefrom, will emerge clearly from the following embodiment, given by way of indication but without limitation, in support of the appended figures, in which the Figures 1 to 9 represent:

• figure 1 : a perspective view from above of an event structure of the invention in a position of use;
• figure 2 : a perspective view from below of the event structure of the figure 1 in a position of use;
• figure 3 : a perspective view from above of the event structure of the figure 1 in a transport position;
• figure 4 : a perspective view from above of the event structure of the figure 1 in a first assembly step;
• figure 5 : a perspective view from above of the event structure of the figure 1 in a second stage of assembly;
• figure 6 : a perspective view from above of the event structure of the figure 1 in a third assembly step;
• figure 7 : a perspective view from the front of a partition of the event structure of the figure 1 ;
• figure 8 : a front perspective view of the fixation between the roof and an amount of the event structure of the figure 1 ; and
• figure 9 : a front perspective view of the connection between the floor and an amount of the event structure of the figure 1 in a position of use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The figures 1 and 2 illustrate an event structure 10 of parallelepipedal shape comprising a floor 11 at the edges of which rise uprights 16 supporting a roof 14.

For example, the distance between the floor 11 and the roof 14 is 2.30 m. The floor 11 extends in length Lp and in width lp between four corners Cp, as described in FIG. figure 5 . For example, the length Lp is 6 m and the width lp is 2.5 m.

Each corner Cp is provided with a notch 12, intended to receive the uprights 16. For example, the notch 12 takes the form of a square of 20 cm side.

The roof 14 also extends in length Lt and in width lt between four corners Ct, the length Lt and the width lt of the roof 14 being substantially equal to the length Lp and the width lp of the floor 11.

Partitions 40 are arranged between uprights 16, a partition 40 comprises an access door. Thus, a side face is composed of three partitions 40 1.5 m wide and a wall of 80 cm wide, integrating the door. The second lateral face, intended to form the front of the event structure 10, comprises a central partition 50 cm wide, guiding two rolling shutters 46 2.6 m in length. The event structure 10 also comprises two other rolling shutters 46 extending on each side in the width of the event structure 10 over a distance of 2.1 m.

These four shutters 46 are stored in a formwork 47, fixed in the thickness of the roof 14. They are guided in displacement by guide rails 45 arranged along the uprights 16 or partitions 40.

The floor 11, the uprights 16 and the roof 14 are made by a tubular metal structure, preferably steel or stainless steel. The tubular structure of the floor comprises two longitudinal members 30 connected by cross members 31, on which a floor covering 32 is fixed by any means. For example, the crosspieces 31 are positioned every 1.05 m. The floor covering 32 may be made of steel or wood. Preferably, the two crosspieces 31 closest to the middle of the length Lp of the floor 11, have an opening 37 on one face of the floor 11 so as to allow an operator to lift the event structure 10 with the help of the forks. a forklift.

The spaces between the cross members 31 give off a gap in the height of the spars 30, allowing various equipment to be installed. For example, the height of the spars 30 is 15 cm. An electrical box 22 is, for example, disposed in this space, and makes it possible to electrically supply all the event structure 10 by electrical sheaths 23, also arranged under the floor covering 32.

The electrical box 22 supplies sockets, the shutters 46 and a lighting arranged in the roof 14. When the electric current must reach the roof 14 of the event structure 10, the ducts extend into the uprights 16 and are connected to an electrical network disposed in the roof 14 by means of a connection between an upright 16 and the roof 14.

Alternatively, an emergency circuit breaker can be disposed on an upright 16 to cut off the power supply of the entire event structure 10 in case of electrical malfunction.

The figures 1 and 2 Event illustrate the structure 10 in a use position; the figure 3 illustrates the event structure 10 in a transport position in which the roof 14 is disengaged from the uprights 16, themselves folded on the floor 11. The event structure 10 thus folded has a height ht less than 70 cm.

The partitions 40 are connected with the floor 11 and the roof 14 by means of a rod device 41 penetrating into recesses of the floor 11 and the roof 14, as illustrated in FIG. figure 7 . Each end of the partition 40 comprises two substantially parallel plates 42 and extending in the width of the partition 40. A rod 41 passes through the two plates 42 to open out of the partition 40. A spring 43 is positioned between the two plates 42 so as to constrain the rod 41 towards the outside of the partition 40. A handle 44, disposed at one end of the rod, opposite the end of the rod 41 opening outwardly of the partition 40, allows the operator to extract the rod 41 from the recess to remove the partition 40.

The connection between the uprights 16 and the roof 14 is illustrated on the figure 8 . The roof 14 comprises a frustoconical piece 51 inside which a screw 50 penetrates. The large base of the frustoconical piece 51 is fixed on the roof 14, and the small base is intended to cooperate with a cylindrical receiving piece 52. , integrated into the upper end of the upright 16.

When the roof 14 is positioned on the uprights 16, the frustoconical parts 51 of the four corners Ct of the roof 14 allow to easily position the roof 14 by cooperation of the frustoconical parts 51 and the receiving parts 52. The screw 50 is screwed into a bore of the upright 16 to secure the event structure 10, when the roof 14 is correctly positioned on the uprights 16, that is to say when the four frustoconical parts 51 are inserted into the receiving rooms 52 and the underside of the roof 14 is in contact with the upper end of the uprights 16. Preferably, the screw 50 comprises a specific head associated with a mounting tool and specific disassembly to limit the risk of theft by dismounting the event structure 10.

The connection between the uprights 16 and the floor 11 is illustrated on the figure 9 . A hinge 20 is mounted firstly on a spar 30 and secondly on the upright 16. The hinge extends over the width of the upright 16, for example 20 cm at a height of about 15 cm. the end of the upright 16. The axis of the hinge is disposed in the width lp of the floor 11, so that the upright 16 is rotatable relative to the floor 11. When the upright 16 is positioned in the notch 12, a screw 60 allows to secure the upright 16 and the floor 11. This screw 60 comprises a spring and a washer integral with the screw 60 adapted to control the clamping tension to prevent screwing may crush and d damage to the floor 11. further, the upright 16 has a recess 35 near the lower end of the post 16, so discharging rain falling on the roof 14 in the use position, guiding the water through the upright 16 and through the recess 35.

In a first stage of assembly, illustrated on the figure 4 , the roof 14 is removed from the event structure 10.

In a second editing step, illustrated on the figure 5 , the uprights 16 are mounted perpendicularly to the floor 11 by rotation of the hinge 20 by an angle of 90 °, so that the lower part 17 of the uprights 16 enters the notches 12 and the screw 60 is arranged to fix the uprights 16 and the floor 11.

In a third mounting step, the partitions 40 are mounted on the floor 11 by insertion of the rods 41 in the corresponding recesses.

In a fourth editing step, illustrated on the figure 6 , the roof 14 is positioned on the uprights 16 and on the partitions 40 by means of the frustoconical parts 51 associated with the receiving parts 52. The roof 14 is then screwed onto the uprights 16, the partitions 40 are fixed on the roof 14 by means of rods 41 and the electrical circuit of the roof 14 is connected. Finally, the shutters 46 can be lowered as needed to modulate access to the event structure 10.

When the event structure 10 is disassembled, the shutters 46 are raised in the roof 14, and the electric circuit of the roof 14 is disconnected. The roof 14 is then unscrewed from the uprights 16 before being removed from the event structure 10. The partitions 40 are dismounted by extraction of the rods 41 from the floor 11, the screw 60 is removed and the uprights 16 are folded on the floor 11 by rotation of the hinge 20 by an angle of 90 ° so that the length of the uprights 16 is aligned with the length Lp of the floor 11. The partitions 40 are positioned between the uprights 16 on the floor 11, and the roof 14 is disposed on the uprights 16 as illustrated on the figure 3 .

The size of the event structure 10 and the arrangement of the partitions 40 may vary without departing from the spirit of the invention. The event structure 10 may also include a heater or an integrated pipe under the floor 11 according to the needs of the event structure 10.

Alternatively, the assembly and disassembly of the event structure 10 is achieved by a lifting means, for example an arm of a truck. For this purpose, the roof 14 comprises a fastening means adapted to fix rings for securing the lifting means. The attachment means also makes it possible to prevent two event structures 10, stacked in the transport position, from sliding relative to one another.

Alternatively, the uprights 16 are moved between the transport and use positions or conversely by a motor associated with a worm. The motor is advantageously arranged in the thickness of the floor 11 and controls a worm moving the upright 16 relative to the floor 11. A jack or a winch can also be used to move the uprights 16.

Alternatively, the floor 11, the roof 14 and the uprights 16 are made of wood, plastic or any other suitable material.

Alternatively, the partitions 40 form the entirety of the side walls of the event structure 10. When the event structure 10 is arranged to accommodate the public, partitions 40 are removed. When the event structure 10 is closed to the public, these partitions 40 are put back in place to protect the goods or people inside the event structure 10.

The invention thus makes it possible to obtain an event structure 10 that can be assembled and dismounted quickly. In addition, the low height ht of the event structure 10 in the transport position, for example less than 70 cm, makes it possible to transport several event structures 10 on the same truck and to limit the storage space of these event structures 10.

Claims (10)

Event structure (10) of parallelepipedal shape comprising: a floor (11) extending in length (Lp) and in width (lp) between four corners (Cp), each corner (Cp) being provided with a notch (12), and - a roof (14) extending in length (Lt) and width (lt) between four corners (Ct), the length (Lt) and the width (lt) of the roof (14) being substantially equal to the length ( Lp) and the width (lp) of the floor (11), characterized in that the event structure (10) also comprises four independent uprights (16), each upright (16) having a lower portion (17) mounted on a hinge (20) at each notch (12) of the floor (11). ) so that the upright (16) is rotatable between two positions: a position of use in which the upright (16) is inserted in the notch (12) of the floor (11), an upper part (18) of the upright (16), opposite to the lower part (17), being secured to one of the four corners (Ct) of the roof (14), and a transport position in which the upright (16) is lengthened in the length (Lp) of the floor (11), the roof (14) being able to be detached from the uprights (16) and to be placed on the uprights (16) in the transport position. Event structure according to claim 1, wherein the floor (11) comprises a tubular metal structure comprising two longitudinal members (30) connected by crosspieces (31) supporting a floor covering (32). Event structure according to claim 2, wherein the two sleepers (31) closest to the middle of the length (Lp) of the floor (11) have an opening (37) on one face of the floor (11). Event structure according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one upright (16) comprises a tubular metal structure provided with a recess (35) in the lower part (17) of the upright (16), a rain s on the roof (14) in the position of use being able to be evacuated by flowing through the upright (16) and through the recess (35). Event structure according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one removable partition (40) is fixed in the floor (11) and in the roof (14) in the position of use, the removable partition (40) being able to be detached from the floor (11) and the roof (14) and to be placed between the uprights (16) in the transport position. Event structure according to claim 5, wherein the removable partition (40) is fixed to the floor (11) and / or the roof (14) by a rod (41) penetrating into a recess of the floor (11) and / or the roof (14), the rod (41) being held in the recess by the action of a spring (43). Event structure according to claim 5 or 6, in which a partition (40) and / or an upright (16) comprise a guide rail (45) for a shutter (46), a formwork (47) of which is integrated in the roof (14). Event structure according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the roof (14) is fixed to at least one upright (16) by a screw (50) penetrating inside a frustoconical piece (51) of the roof (14), the screw (50) cooperating with a longitudinal bore of the upright (16), and the frustoconical piece penetrating into a cylindrical receiving part (52) of the upright (16). Event structure according to claim 8, wherein the screw (50) has a specific head associated with a specific mounting and dismantling tool. Event structure according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the event structure (10) in the transport position has a maximum height of 70 cm when the roof (14) is positioned on the floor (11).

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