EP3272938B1 - Gutter, gutter assembly and assembly method - Google Patents

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EP3272938B1
EP3272938B1 EP17178940.7A EP17178940A EP3272938B1 EP 3272938 B1 EP3272938 B1 EP 3272938B1 EP 17178940 A EP17178940 A EP 17178940A EP 3272938 B1 EP3272938 B1 EP 3272938B1
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Arnaud Vaugelade
Flavie Brunelliere
Guillaume Buffard
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C11/00—Details of pavings
    • E01C11/22—Gutters; Kerbs ; Surface drainage of streets, roads or like traffic areas
    • E01C11/224—Surface drainage of streets
    • E01C11/227—Gutters; Channels ; Roof drainage discharge ducts set in sidewalks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C11/00—Details of pavings
    • E01C11/22—Gutters; Kerbs ; Surface drainage of streets, roads or like traffic areas
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F3/00—Sewer pipe-line systems
    • E03F3/04—Pipes or fittings specially adapted to sewers
    • E03F3/046—Open sewage channels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F5/06—Gully gratings

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  • the present invention relates to the field of evacuations of water on the ground and in particular the field of evacuation grids, for gutters, or any other equipment of soil and of recovery of runoff water. More particularly it relates to a device, which is at least partially concealed, in particular a channel, an assembly with such a channel and at least two covering elements and a method of mounting such a channel with at least two elements coating.
  • Channels are known with a channel body covered by a grid, on which a longitudinal projection is formed over the length of the grid body.
  • the projection is provided with a water drainage slot, on either side of which the covering or paving is laid, such as for example the channel described in the document. FR2683557 .
  • the document JP 2016 061021 describes a channel according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a disadvantage of this type of grid is that it is necessary to provide grids with predefined heights according to the type and thickness of the coating to be used, which multiplies the models. Otherwise, the installer must re-cut the slot in the grid to prevent the slot from sticking out of the covering once it has been laid.
  • This type of gutter with slotted grid also reveals a rebate or a fine grid once the covering has been laid. This can be unsightly or deemed too visible.
  • the document GB 2,397,324 also describes a channel according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a disadvantage of this type of grid is that it is necessary to provide grids with a predefined width depending on the width of the covering to be used.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a set of gutters making it possible to adapt to the height of the covering.
  • the gutter comprises a gutter chute, the chute having a gutter bottom and a wall of chute, a gutter cover, the cover having an opening body, with an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, with at least one opening in the upper surface for receiving at least two covering elements.
  • At least two coating spacer elements for the stop of the at least two coating elements on either side of the at least two elements spacers are provided in which the at least two spacer elements are aligned on the upper surface in an alignment direction and are separated by said at least one opening in the alignment direction.
  • the at least two spacer elements protrude from the upper surface of the cover body, thereby forming with said at least one opening a discharge mouth.
  • the gutter comprises a gutter cover which provides a recovery of support for a finishing coating which is superimposed on the cover and on the ground adjacent to the chute, while allowing the delimitation of a water passage space when the covering is laid, using the at least one discharge opening formed between the spacer elements in the alignment direction.
  • the cover can be in one piece or in several parts.
  • An example of a cover is a gutter grid placed in a block on the chute.
  • the at least two spacer elements can be chosen from a plurality of studs, formed integrally with the cover body, a plurality of spiders, a plurality of removable pins attached to the grid body.
  • the studs have a thickness which decreases away from the upper surface of the covering body, in particular a pointed, frustoconical, pyramidal shape. Such a shape reduces the risk of obstruction and facilitates the maintenance or cleaning of the gutter.
  • the studs have a height of approximately 8 mm and / or a thickness of approximately 8 mm. Such a height is less than a majority of the coverings envisaged. A thickness less than or equal to 8 mm ensures a width between two covering elements sufficient for the passage of water and remaining compatible with barefoot circulation within the meaning of standard EN1253-2.
  • the cover comprises a second plurality of second openings in the upper surface distinct from the first openings. Second openings can help prevent water retention, which could otherwise cause nuisance such as mosquito breeding places or frost cracking.
  • the cover can be positioned either in a discharge position in which the spacer element studs project outwards on the side opposite the bottom of the channel, or in a viewing position in which the spacer element studs protrude towards the bottom of the gutter. So the cover is reversible.
  • the cover body may include a cavity or recess for housing a gripping element, in particular a nut, and the cavity comprising a water discharge hole for the passage.
  • the hole can also serve as a benchmark serve as a benchmark for installation by allowing the introduction of a pen point or a punch in order to mark the drilling axis.
  • the cover When the cover is in the viewing position, it may include a gripping element housed in an imprint, to allow easy handling of the cover.
  • the invention also provides an assembly comprising such a channel and at least two covering elements disposed at least in part on the channel cover, abutting on either side against the at least two spacer elements, thus forming a passage for evacuation at least in part between the at least two covering elements in the direction of alignment of the spacer elements.
  • the spacer elements ensure the width and the alignment of the slot, and it is the height of the covering, which defines the slot height.
  • the invention also relates to a method of assembling such a gutter assembly and / or using such a gutter comprising the steps consisting in laying a gutter / gutter in a gutter laying area, laying the gutter cover on the gutter chute and place the at least two spacer elements by orienting them outwards, and place the at least two covering elements on the grid, in abutment on either side the at least two spacer elements, thereby forming an at least partially water discharge passage between the at least two covering elements, in the direction of alignment of the spacer elements.
  • the height of the coating which defines the height of the water passage or slot.
  • the cover incorporates spacer elements which ensure the width and alignment of the slit thus formed. This delimitation of the passage can be done whatever the nature and thickness of the coating, without adjustment operation or use of elements. related.
  • the step of placing the at least two spacer elements by orienting them outward comprising the step of attaching the spacer elements to the cover body.
  • the cover being made of composite or thermoplastic material, for example PVC, and the method comprises the step of bonding the at least two covering elements to the grid, using a sealant type MS polymer .
  • the figure 1 illustrates a set of channel 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the channel assembly 1 comprises a channel 2 with a channel chute 10 covered with a channel cover 20.
  • two covering elements 62, 64 which do not form part of the assembly but which complement it, are assembled bearing at least in part on the cover 20, and on the adjacent ground zone around the gutter channel.
  • the chute 10 has a gutter bottom 12 and a chute wall 14.
  • a reception zone 16 is provided on the chute 10 to receive the cover 20.
  • the channel cover 20 has a cover body 22, with an upper surface 24 and a lower surface 26 opposite the upper surface, and at least two spacer elements 40. At least one opening 30 being provided between said at least two spacers 40 .
  • ten spacer elements 40 are provided, aligned on the upper surface 24 in an alignment direction XX.
  • the ten spacer elements 40 are separated by nine openings 30 in the upper surface 24, in the direction of alignment XX.
  • the ten spacer elements protrude from the upper surface 24 of the cover body 22, thus forming, with the nine openings 30, nine discharge outlets 32.
  • the alignment direction XX corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the cover body.
  • the alignment direction XX corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the channel, as clearly seen in the figures. This makes it possible to create a slot having a much longer extent than the width of the channel.
  • ten spacer elements 40 are provided alternately with nine cover openings. This is only a nonlimiting example. Those skilled in the art will understand that at least two spacer elements 40 spaced by an opening 30 are required to form at least one discharge mouth 32.
  • the covering elements 62, 64 are placed on the cover, in abutment against the spacer elements 40 on either side of the spacer elements 40.
  • a slot or a passage 5 materializes between the covering elements 62, 64 , to allow the evacuation of water by the evacuation outlet (s) 32.
  • This delimitation of the passage can be done whatever the nature and the thickness of the coating, without adjustment operation or use of related elements.
  • the edge of the covering elements 62, 64, on the side of the slot, placed on the covering body rest mainly on the upper surface of the covering body, and a small part on the openings 230.
  • the projected surface of the central cover openings represent a small percentage of the total surface of the cover body, for example between 2 and 10%, preferably between 4 and 6% of the upper surface of the cover body.
  • the covering elements 62, 64 rest mainly on the cover and not on the vacuum of the openings. Indeed it is desirable that the coating elements can be lifted not inadvertently during normal use but only for a specific cleaning or disassembly situation.
  • a support over a large part of the periphery guarantees a low risk of breakage on the edges of the covering elements.
  • the cover 20 incorporates spacer elements 40 which ensure the width and alignment of the slot, and it is the height of the covering 62, 64, which defines the height of the slot 5 .
  • gutter cover is illustrated on the figure 3a (front view) and on the figures 3b-3c (view from below or back), positioned on a gutter chute 10.
  • the channel cover 220 has a cover body 222, with an upper surface 224 and a lower surface 226 opposite the upper surface, and a plurality of spacer elements 240.
  • ten spacer elements 240 are provided, aligned on the upper surface 224 in an alignment direction XX.
  • the ten spacer elements 240 are separated by nine openings 230 in the upper surface 224, in the direction of alignment XX.
  • the ten spacer elements protrude from the upper surface 224 of the cover body 222, thus forming with the nine openings 230 nine outlet openings 232.
  • the spacer elements 40, 240 are studs formed integrally with the cover body 22, 222. This is only a nonlimiting example. As illustrated and explained in more detail on Figures 7 and 8 , the spacer elements can be attachments on the cover body, in the form of studs, rods, cross-pieces.
  • the pads 240 of the cover 220 are of frustoconical shape.
  • a person skilled in the art will understand that a thickness which decreases as it moves away from the upper surface of the covering body, such as for example studs in a point, frustoconical or pyramidal shape, makes it possible to reduce the risks of obstruction and facilitate the maintenance or cleaning of the cover and the gutter in use.
  • the studs or spacers may have a height of 8 mm and / or a thickness of 8 mm. This height dimension makes it possible to have a height less than the majority of coating thicknesses envisaged. A maximum thickness of 8 mm makes it possible to guarantee a width between two covering elements sufficiently large to allow the evacuation of water, while remaining within the standards in the field (for example less than the dimension of a toe and compatible with barefoot circulation).
  • the cover body 222 also includes a plurality of second openings 270 in the upper surface 224.
  • the second openings 270 are separate from the first openings 230.
  • These second openings are intended to be under the covering, in use. These second openings are provided to avoid water retention, regardless of the direction in which the blanket is laid, which could otherwise cause nuisance such as mosquito breeding grounds or frost cracking, when the blanket 222 is in functional position on the channel chute 10.
  • These second openings also represent a small percentage of the upper surface of the cover body, for example between 2 and 10%, preferably between 4 and 6% of the upper surface of the cover body.
  • the cover body 222 of the cover 220 illustrated on the Figures 3a and 3b is also provided with a cavity or recess 250, to accommodate a gripping element, in particular a nut.
  • the imprint 250 is illustrated in detail on the figures 4 and 5 .
  • the impression 250 has an impression body 254 intended to accommodate a gripping element 256, for example a nut, as illustrated in the figure 5 .
  • the impression body 254 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the gripping element.
  • the imprint 250 includes a hole 252, for the evacuation of water.
  • the hole 252 can also serve as a guide for a installer for mounting, for example by allowing the introduction of a punch or a pen tip in order to mark the drilling axis in the flooring material.
  • the cover is positioned in a discharge position in which the spacer elements project outwards on the side opposite the bottom of the gutter.
  • the cover is reversible and can be in a viewing position in which the studs (if attached or formed integrally with the cover body) protrude towards the bottom of the gutter, as illustrated on the Figures 6a and 6b .
  • the cover can also have a look function on the side opposite the studs.
  • the cover is reversible with spacer elements on the front side to materialize an evacuation slot, in use, and a look on reverse side function.
  • cover 320 is illustrated on the figure 7 , according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Coverage 320 according to figure 6 essentially differs from covers 20, 220 of figures 2 and 3a-3b , respectively, in that the 320 coverage includes spacer elements 340 which are attached to the cover body but are not integrally formed with the cover body.
  • the spacer elements are cross bars.
  • the figure 8 illustrates a cover of channel 420 according to yet another embodiment of the invention.
  • the cover 420 includes holes 442 for accommodating spacer elements 440 which are not formed integrally with the cover body.
  • the spacer elements 440 are removable pins.
  • only part of the spacer elements 440 has been reported in cover 420.
  • the figure 9 shows yet another embodiment of a channel cover 520.
  • the spacer elements 540 are positioned laterally on the upper surface with respect to a substantially central position illustrated on the covers of the figures 2 to 5 .
  • All the components of the system can be made of plastic, concrete, metal or composite, integral or dissociated from the channel body.
  • a method of mounting at least two covering elements on a channel is illustrated in figure 10 , with reference to the figure 1 .
  • a first step S1 the installer can place a channel chute 10 in a channel laying area.
  • the cover 20 can then be placed on the gutter trough, with the spacer elements orienting them towards the outside and not towards the bottom of the trunking 12 (step S2)
  • the installer simply places the cover 320, 420, 520 in the front position, on the chute 10, and then attach the spacer elements, or the installer can otherwise first bring the spacer elements onto the upper surface of the cover, in the holes provided for this purpose, then place it on the chute.
  • step S3 the installer can place the covering elements on the roof and the installation area. For this, the installer can adjust the covering elements in abutment on either side of the two spacer elements, thus forming a slit or water evacuation passage between the covering elements in the direction of alignment of the spacer elements.
  • the covering elements 62, 64 together with the spacer elements materialize a water evacuation passage in the alignment direction.
  • a regular space for the passage of water is obtained, whatever the nature and thickness of the coating, without any adjustment operation or use of related elements, as long as the coating is thicker than the height of the spacer elements.
  • the covering elements can be positioned in abutment against the spacer elements, but do not necessarily have to be aligned opposite one another along the direction of alignment. A gap between the covering elements is possible, for technical or aesthetic reasons.
  • first covering element on the right side for example, in abutment against the first two spacer elements, a second covering element on the right side in abutment the last three spacer elements, while on the left side, a third coating element is in abutment against the first three spacer elements while a fourth coating element is in abutment against the last two spacer elements.
  • second openings are planned, as for cover 220 of the figure 3a, 3b , they are covered by the coating 62, 64. These second openings are provided to avoid water retention, which could otherwise cause nuisance such as mosquito breeding places or freezing cracking, when the cover 220 is in the functional position on the gutter channel 10.
  • the cover is preferably made of PVC material, the covering elements can be glued to the cover, using a type MS polymer sealant.
  • the present invention provides a gutter cover which provides support recovery for a finishing coating which is superimposed on the cover and the adjacent floor; the delimitation of a regular space for the passage of water, whatever the nature and thickness of the coating, without any adjustment operation or use of related elements.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des évacuations d'eau au sol et en particulier le domaine des grilles d'évacuation, pour caniveaux, ou tout autre équipement de sol et de récupération des eaux de ruissellement. Plus particulièrement elle a trait à un dispositif, qui est au moins partiellement dissimulé, en particulier un caniveau, un ensemble avec un tel caniveau et au moins deux éléments de revêtement et un procédé de montage d'un tel caniveau avec au moins deux éléments de revêtement.The present invention relates to the field of evacuations of water on the ground and in particular the field of evacuation grids, for gutters, or any other equipment of soil and of recovery of runoff water. More particularly it relates to a device, which is at least partially concealed, in particular a channel, an assembly with such a channel and at least two covering elements and a method of mounting such a channel with at least two elements coating.

On connait des caniveaux avec un corps de caniveau recouvert par une grille, sur laquelle est formée une saillie longitudinale sur la longueur du corps de grille. La saillie est munie d'une fente d'évacuation des eaux, de part et d'autre de laquelle on pose le revêtement ou dallage, comme par exemple le caniveau décrit dans le document FR2683557 . Le document JP 2016 061021 décrit un caniveau selon le préambule de la revendication 1.Channels are known with a channel body covered by a grid, on which a longitudinal projection is formed over the length of the grid body. The projection is provided with a water drainage slot, on either side of which the covering or paving is laid, such as for example the channel described in the document. FR2683557 . The document JP 2016 061021 describes a channel according to the preamble of claim 1.

Un inconvénient de ce type de grille est qu'il faut prévoir des grilles avec des hauteurs prédéfinies selon le type et l'épaisseur du revêtement à utiliser, ce qui multiplie les modèles. Autrement le poseur doit redécouper la fente de la grille pour éviter que la fente ne dépasse du revêtement une fois posé.A disadvantage of this type of grid is that it is necessary to provide grids with predefined heights according to the type and thickness of the coating to be used, which multiplies the models. Otherwise, the installer must re-cut the slot in the grid to prevent the slot from sticking out of the covering once it has been laid.

Ce type de caniveaux avec grille à fente laissent également apparaitre une feuillure ou une fine grille une fois le revêtement posé. Ceci peut être inesthétique ou jugé trop visible.This type of gutter with slotted grid also reveals a rebate or a fine grid once the covering has been laid. This can be unsightly or deemed too visible.

Le document GB 2 397 324 décrit aussi un caniveau selon le préambule de la revendication 1. Un inconvénient de ce type de grille est qu'il faut prévoir des grilles avec une largeur prédéfinie selon la largeur du revêtement à utiliser.The document GB 2,397,324 also describes a channel according to the preamble of claim 1. A disadvantage of this type of grid is that it is necessary to provide grids with a predefined width depending on the width of the covering to be used.

Un objet de l'invention est de prévoir un ensemble de caniveau permettant de s'adapter à la hauteur du revêtement.An object of the invention is to provide a set of gutters making it possible to adapt to the height of the covering.

A cet effet, l'invention propose un caniveau selon la revendication 1, un ensemble de caniveau selon la revendication 8 et un procédé selon la revendication 9. Le caniveau comprend une goulotte de caniveau, la goulotte ayant un fond de caniveau et une paroi de goulotte, une couverture de caniveau, la couverture ayant un corps de ouverture, avec une surface supérieure et une surface inférieure opposée à la surface supérieure, avec au moins une ouverture dans la surface supérieure pour recevoir au moins deux éléments de revêtement. Au moins deux éléments espaceurs de revêtement, pour la butée des au moins deux éléments de revêtement de part et d'autre des au moins deux éléments espaceurs, sont prévus, dans lequel les au moins deux éléments espaceurs sont alignés sur la surface supérieure dans une direction d'alignement et sont séparés par ladite au moins une ouverture dans la direction d'alignement. Les au moins deux éléments espaceurs font saillie de la surface supérieure du corps de couverture, formant ainsi avec ladite au moins une ouverture une bouche d'évacuation.To this end, the invention provides a gutter according to claim 1, a gutter assembly according to claim 8 and a method according to claim 9. The gutter comprises a gutter chute, the chute having a gutter bottom and a wall of chute, a gutter cover, the cover having an opening body, with an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, with at least one opening in the upper surface for receiving at least two covering elements. At least two coating spacer elements, for the stop of the at least two coating elements on either side of the at least two elements spacers are provided in which the at least two spacer elements are aligned on the upper surface in an alignment direction and are separated by said at least one opening in the alignment direction. The at least two spacer elements protrude from the upper surface of the cover body, thereby forming with said at least one opening a discharge mouth.

Ainsi, le caniveau comprend une couverture de caniveau qui assure une reprise d'appui pour un revêtement de finition qui se superpose à la couverture et au sol adjacent à la goulotte, tout en permettant la délimitation d'un espace de passage d'eau lorsque le revêtement est posé, à l'aide de la au moins une bouche d'évacuation formée entre les éléments espaceurs dans la direction d'alignement.Thus, the gutter comprises a gutter cover which provides a recovery of support for a finishing coating which is superimposed on the cover and on the ground adjacent to the chute, while allowing the delimitation of a water passage space when the covering is laid, using the at least one discharge opening formed between the spacer elements in the alignment direction.

La couverture peut être en un seul morceau ou en plusieurs parties. Un exemple de couverture est une grille de caniveau posée en un bloc sur la goulotte.The cover can be in one piece or in several parts. An example of a cover is a gutter grid placed in a block on the chute.

Les au moins deux éléments espaceurs peuvent être choisis parmi une pluralité de plots, formés intégralement avec le corps de couverture, une pluralité de croisillons, une pluralité de pions amovibles rapportés sur le corps de grille.The at least two spacer elements can be chosen from a plurality of studs, formed integrally with the cover body, a plurality of spiders, a plurality of removable pins attached to the grid body.

Selon un mode de réalisation les plots ont une épaisseur qui diminue en s'éloignant de la surface supérieure du corps de couverture, en particulier une forme en pointe, tronconique, pyramidale. Une telle forme permet de réduire les risques d'obstruction et facilite l'entretien ou le nettoyage du caniveau.According to one embodiment, the studs have a thickness which decreases away from the upper surface of the covering body, in particular a pointed, frustoconical, pyramidal shape. Such a shape reduces the risk of obstruction and facilitates the maintenance or cleaning of the gutter.

Dans un mode de réalisation les plots ont une hauteur d'environ 8 mm et/ou une épaisseur d'environ 8 mm. Une telle hauteur est inférieure à une majorité de revêtements envisagés. Une épaisseur inférieure ou égale à 8 mm assure une largeur entre deux éléments de revêtement suffisante pour le passage d'eau et restant compatible avec la circulation pied nus au sens de la norme EN1253-2.In one embodiment, the studs have a height of approximately 8 mm and / or a thickness of approximately 8 mm. Such a height is less than a majority of the coverings envisaged. A thickness less than or equal to 8 mm ensures a width between two covering elements sufficient for the passage of water and remaining compatible with barefoot circulation within the meaning of standard EN1253-2.

Selon encore un mode de réalisation la couverture comprend une deuxième pluralité de deuxièmes ouvertures dans la surface supérieure distinctes des premières ouvertures. Des deuxièmes ouvertures peuvent permettre d'éviter des rétentions d'eau, qui pourraient autrement entrainer des nuisances telles que des gîtes larvaires de moustiques ou bien une fissuration au gel.According to yet another embodiment, the cover comprises a second plurality of second openings in the upper surface distinct from the first openings. Second openings can help prevent water retention, which could otherwise cause nuisance such as mosquito breeding places or frost cracking.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la couverture peut être positionnée soit dans une position d'évacuation dans laquelle les plots éléments espaceurs font saillie vers l'extérieur du côté opposé au fond de caniveau, soit dans une position de regard dans laquelle les plots éléments espaceurs font saillie vers le fond de caniveau. Ainsi la couverture est réversible.In one embodiment, the cover can be positioned either in a discharge position in which the spacer element studs project outwards on the side opposite the bottom of the channel, or in a viewing position in which the spacer element studs protrude towards the bottom of the gutter. So the cover is reversible.

Le corps de couverture peut comprendre une empreinte ou évidement pour loger un élément de préhension, en particulier un écrou, et l'empreinte comprenant un trou d'évacuation d'eau pour le passage. Le trou peut également servir de repère servir de repère à la pose en permettant l'introduction d'une pointe de stylo ou d'un poinçon afin de marquer l'axe de perçage.The cover body may include a cavity or recess for housing a gripping element, in particular a nut, and the cavity comprising a water discharge hole for the passage. The hole can also serve as a benchmark serve as a benchmark for installation by allowing the introduction of a pen point or a punch in order to mark the drilling axis.

Lorsque la couverture est en position de regard, elle peut comprendre un élément de préhension logé dans une empreinte, pour permettre une manipulation aisée de la couverture.When the cover is in the viewing position, it may include a gripping element housed in an imprint, to allow easy handling of the cover.

L'invention propose également un ensemble comprenant un tel caniveau et au moins deux éléments de revêtement disposés en moins en partie sur la couverture de caniveau, en butée de part et d'autre contre les au moins deux éléments espaceurs, formant ainsi un passage d'évacuation au moins en partie entre les au moins deux éléments de revêtement dans la direction d'alignement des éléments espaceurs. Dans l'ensemble selon l'invention, les éléments espaceurs assurent la largeur et l'alignement de la fente, et c'est la hauteur du revêtement, qui définit la hauteur de fente.The invention also provides an assembly comprising such a channel and at least two covering elements disposed at least in part on the channel cover, abutting on either side against the at least two spacer elements, thus forming a passage for evacuation at least in part between the at least two covering elements in the direction of alignment of the spacer elements. In the assembly according to the invention, the spacer elements ensure the width and the alignment of the slot, and it is the height of the covering, which defines the slot height.

L'invention vise également un procédé d'assemblage d'un tel ensemble de caniveau et/ou à l'aide d'un tel caniveau comprenant les étapes consistant à poser une/la goulotte de caniveau dans une zone de pose de caniveau, poser la couverture de caniveau sur la goulotte de caniveau et placer les au moins deux éléments espaceurs en les orientant vers l'extérieur, et placer les au moins deux éléments de revêtement sur la grille, en butée de part et d'autre les au moins deux éléments espaceurs, formant ainsi un passage d'évacuation d'eau au moins en partie entre les au moins deux éléments de revêtement, dans la direction d'alignement des éléments espaceurs.The invention also relates to a method of assembling such a gutter assembly and / or using such a gutter comprising the steps consisting in laying a gutter / gutter in a gutter laying area, laying the gutter cover on the gutter chute and place the at least two spacer elements by orienting them outwards, and place the at least two covering elements on the grid, in abutment on either side the at least two spacer elements, thereby forming an at least partially water discharge passage between the at least two covering elements, in the direction of alignment of the spacer elements.

Ainsi, selon la présente invention, c'est la hauteur du revêtement qui définit la hauteur de passage d'eau ou de fente. La couverture intègre des éléments espaceurs qui assurent la largeur et l'alignement de la fente ainsi formée Ainsi, cette délimitation du passage peut se faire quel que soit la nature et l'épaisseur du revêtement, sans opération d'ajustement ou usage d'éléments connexes.Thus, according to the present invention, it is the height of the coating which defines the height of the water passage or slot. The cover incorporates spacer elements which ensure the width and alignment of the slit thus formed. This delimitation of the passage can be done whatever the nature and thickness of the coating, without adjustment operation or use of elements. related.

Dans un mode de réalisation dans lequel les éléments espaceurs sont amovibles, l'étape de placer les au moins deux éléments espaceurs en les orientant vers l'extérieur comprenant l'étape de rapporter les éléments espaceurs sur le corps de couverture.In an embodiment in which the spacer elements are removable, the step of placing the at least two spacer elements by orienting them outward comprising the step of attaching the spacer elements to the cover body.

Dans un mode de réalisation la couverture étant en matériau composite ou thermoplastique, par exemple en PVC, et le procédé comprend l'étape de collage des au moins deux éléments de revêtement sur la grille, à l'aide d'un mastic type MS polymère.In one embodiment, the cover being made of composite or thermoplastic material, for example PVC, and the method comprises the step of bonding the at least two covering elements to the grid, using a sealant type MS polymer .

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront de la description faite ci-après en référence aux dessins annexés qui en illustrent un exemple de réalisation dépourvu de tout caractère limitatif, parmi lesquels :

  • La figure 1 illustre un ensemble de caniveau selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • La figure 2 illustre une couverture de caniveau qui peut être utilisée dans l'ensemble selon la figure 1 selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • La figure 3a illustre une vue de dessus et les figures 3b, 3c une vue de dessous d'une couverture selon un autre mode de réalisation qui peut être utilisée dans l'ensemble selon la figure 1, selon la présente invention
  • Les figures 4 et 5 illustrent des détails de la couverture des figures 3a et 3b,
  • Les figures 6a et 6b illustrent un ensemble de caniveau selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention,
  • La figure 7 illustre une couverture de caniveau qui peut être utilisée dans l'ensemble selon la figure 1 selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • La figure 8 illustre une couverture de caniveau qui peut être utilisée dans l'ensemble selon la figure 1 selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • La figure 9 illustre une couverture de caniveau qui peut être utilisée dans l'ensemble selon la figure 1 selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • La figure 10 est un schéma de principe d'un procédé d'assemblage selon un autre mode de réalisation de la présente invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the description given below with reference to the appended drawings which illustrate an embodiment thereof devoid of any limiting nature, among which:
  • The figure 1 illustrates a gutter assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;
  • The figure 2 illustrates a gutter cover that can be used overall depending on the figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention;
  • The figure 3a illustrates a top view and the figures 3b, 3c a bottom view of a blanket according to another embodiment which can be used as a whole according to the figure 1 according to the present invention
  • The figures 4 and 5 illustrate details of the coverage of Figures 3a and 3b ,
  • The Figures 6a and 6b illustrate a gutter assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention,
  • The figure 7 illustrates a gutter cover that can be used overall depending on the figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention;
  • The figure 8 illustrates a gutter cover that can be used overall depending on the figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention;
  • The figure 9 illustrates a gutter cover that can be used overall depending on the figure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention;
  • The figure 10 is a block diagram of an assembly method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Sur les dessins, des éléments identiques ou similaires sont indiqués avec des numéros de référence identiques ou similaires.In the drawings, identical or similar elements are indicated with identical or similar reference numbers.

La figure 1 illustre un ensemble de caniveau 1 selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.The figure 1 illustrates a set of channel 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.

L'ensemble de caniveau 1 comprend un caniveau 2 avec une goulotte de caniveau 10 recouverte d'une couverture de caniveau 20. Lors du montage et tel que illustré a la figure 1 deux éléments de revêtements 62, 64, qui ne forment pas partie de l'ensemble mais qui le complètent, sont assemblés en appui au moins en partie sur la couverture 20, et sur la zone de sol adjacent autour de la goulotte de caniveau.The channel assembly 1 comprises a channel 2 with a channel chute 10 covered with a channel cover 20. During assembly and as illustrated in FIG. figure 1 two covering elements 62, 64, which do not form part of the assembly but which complement it, are assembled bearing at least in part on the cover 20, and on the adjacent ground zone around the gutter channel.

La goulotte 10 a un fond de caniveau 12 et une paroi de goulotte 14. Une zone de réception 16 est prévue sur la goulotte 10 pour recevoir la couverture 20.The chute 10 has a gutter bottom 12 and a chute wall 14. A reception zone 16 is provided on the chute 10 to receive the cover 20.

Un exemple de couverture de caniveau est illustré sur la figure 2. La couverture de caniveau 20 a un corps de couverture 22, avec une surface supérieure 24 et une surface inférieure 26 opposée à la surface supérieure, et au moins deux éléments espaceurs 40. Au moins une ouverture 30 étant prévu entre lesdits au moins deux espaceurs 40.An example of channel cover is illustrated on the figure 2 . The channel cover 20 has a cover body 22, with an upper surface 24 and a lower surface 26 opposite the upper surface, and at least two spacer elements 40. At least one opening 30 being provided between said at least two spacers 40 .

Sur la figure 2, dix éléments espaceurs 40 sont prévus, alignés sur la surface supérieure 24 dans une direction d'alignement X-X. Les dix éléments espaceurs 40 sont séparés par neuf ouvertures 30 dans la surface supérieure 24, dans la direction d'alignement X-X. Les dix éléments espaceurs font saillie de la surface supérieure 24 du corps de couverture 22, formant ainsi avec les neuf ouvertures 30 neuf bouches d'évacuation 32.On the figure 2 , ten spacer elements 40 are provided, aligned on the upper surface 24 in an alignment direction XX. The ten spacer elements 40 are separated by nine openings 30 in the upper surface 24, in the direction of alignment XX. The ten spacer elements protrude from the upper surface 24 of the cover body 22, thus forming, with the nine openings 30, nine discharge outlets 32.

La direction d'alignement X-X correspond à la direction longitudinale du corps de couverture. Ainsi, la direction d'alignement X-X correspond à la direction longitudinale du caniveau, comme bien vu sur les figures. Ceci permet de créer une fente ayant une étendue beaucoup plus longue que la largeur du caniveau.The alignment direction XX corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the cover body. Thus, the alignment direction XX corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the channel, as clearly seen in the figures. This makes it possible to create a slot having a much longer extent than the width of the channel.

Sur la figure 2, dix éléments espaceurs 40 sont prévus en alternance avec neuf ouvertures de couverture. Ceci n'est qu'un exemple non limitatif. L'homme du métier comprendra qu'il faut au moins deux éléments espaceurs 40 espacés par une ouverture 30 pour former au moins une bouche d'évacuation 32.On the figure 2 , ten spacer elements 40 are provided alternately with nine cover openings. This is only a nonlimiting example. Those skilled in the art will understand that at least two spacer elements 40 spaced by an opening 30 are required to form at least one discharge mouth 32.

Comme bien vu à la figure 1, les éléments de revêtement 62, 64 sont posés sur la couverture, en butée contre les éléments espaceurs 40 de part et d'autre des éléments espaceurs 40. Ainsi, une fente ou un passage 5 se matérialise entre les éléments de revêtement 62, 64, pour permettre l'évacuation d'eau par la ou les bouches d'évacuation 32. Cette délimitation du passage peut se faire quel que soit la nature et l'épaisseur du revêtement, sans opération d'ajustement ou usage d'éléments connexes.As seen in the figure 1 , the covering elements 62, 64 are placed on the cover, in abutment against the spacer elements 40 on either side of the spacer elements 40. Thus, a slot or a passage 5 materializes between the covering elements 62, 64 , to allow the evacuation of water by the evacuation outlet (s) 32. This delimitation of the passage can be done whatever the nature and the thickness of the coating, without adjustment operation or use of related elements.

De même, comme on le voit sur les figures, le rebord des éléments de revêtement 62, 64, du côté de la fente, posés sur le corps de couverture, reposent en majorité sur la surface supérieure du corps de couverture, et une petite partie sur les ouvertures 230. En effet, la surface projetée des ouvertures de couverture, centrales, représentent un faible pourcentage de la surface totale du corps de couverture, par exemple entre 2 et 10%, de préférence entre 4 et 6% de la surface supérieure du corps de couverture. Les éléments de revêtement 62, 64 reposent en majorité sur la couverture et non sur le vide des ouvertures. En effet il est souhaitable que les éléments de revêtements puissent être soulevés non pas par inadvertance lors de son utilisation normale mais uniquement pour une situation spécifique de nettoyage ou de désassemblage. Par ailleurs un support sur une grande partie du pourtour garantit un faible risque de cassure sur les rebords des éléments de revêtement.Likewise, as can be seen in the figures, the edge of the covering elements 62, 64, on the side of the slot, placed on the covering body, rest mainly on the upper surface of the covering body, and a small part on the openings 230. In fact, the projected surface of the central cover openings represent a small percentage of the total surface of the cover body, for example between 2 and 10%, preferably between 4 and 6% of the upper surface of the cover body. The covering elements 62, 64 rest mainly on the cover and not on the vacuum of the openings. Indeed it is desirable that the coating elements can be lifted not inadvertently during normal use but only for a specific cleaning or disassembly situation. In addition, a support over a large part of the periphery guarantees a low risk of breakage on the edges of the covering elements.

En d'autres termes, selon la présente invention, la couverture 20 intègre des éléments espaceurs 40 qui assurent la largeur et l'alignement de la fente, et c'est la hauteur du revêtement 62, 64, qui définit la hauteur de fente 5.In other words, according to the present invention, the cover 20 incorporates spacer elements 40 which ensure the width and alignment of the slot, and it is the height of the covering 62, 64, which defines the height of the slot 5 .

Un autre exemple de couverture de caniveau est illustré sur la figure 3a (vue de face) et sur les figures 3b-3c (vue de dessous ou verso), positionnée sur une goulotte de caniveau 10.Another example of gutter cover is illustrated on the figure 3a (front view) and on the figures 3b-3c (view from below or back), positioned on a gutter chute 10.

La couverture de caniveau 220 a un corps de couverture 222, avec une surface supérieure 224 et une surface inférieure 226 opposée à la surface supérieure, et une pluralité d'éléments espaceurs 240.The channel cover 220 has a cover body 222, with an upper surface 224 and a lower surface 226 opposite the upper surface, and a plurality of spacer elements 240.

Sur la figure 3a, dix éléments espaceurs 240 sont prévus, alignés sur la surface supérieure 224 dans une direction d'alignement X-X. Les dix éléments espaceurs 240 sont séparés par neuf ouvertures 230 dans la surface supérieure 224, dans la direction d'alignement X-X. Les dix éléments espaceurs font saillie de la surface supérieure 224 du corps de couverture 222, formant ainsi avec les neuf ouvertures 230 neuf bouches d'évacuation 232.On the figure 3a , ten spacer elements 240 are provided, aligned on the upper surface 224 in an alignment direction XX. The ten spacer elements 240 are separated by nine openings 230 in the upper surface 224, in the direction of alignment XX. The ten spacer elements protrude from the upper surface 224 of the cover body 222, thus forming with the nine openings 230 nine outlet openings 232.

Sur les figures 2 et 3a-3c, les éléments espaceurs 40, 240 sont des plots formés intégralement avec le corps de couverture 22, 222. Ceci n'est qu'un exemple non limitatif. Comme illustré et expliqué plus en détails sur les figures 7 et 8, les éléments espaceurs peuvent être des pièces rapportées sur le corps de couverture, sous forme de plots, tiges, croisillons.On the figures 2 and 3a-3c , the spacer elements 40, 240 are studs formed integrally with the cover body 22, 222. This is only a nonlimiting example. As illustrated and explained in more detail on Figures 7 and 8 , the spacer elements can be attachments on the cover body, in the form of studs, rods, cross-pieces.

Les plots 240 de la couverture 220 sont de forme tronconique. L'homme du métier comprendra qu'une une épaisseur qui diminue en s'éloignant de la surface supérieure du corps de couverture, comme par exemple des plots en forme en pointe, tronconique, ou pyramidale, permet de réduire les risques d'obstruction et faciliter l'entretien ou le nettoyage de la couverture et du caniveau en utilisation.The pads 240 of the cover 220 are of frustoconical shape. A person skilled in the art will understand that a thickness which decreases as it moves away from the upper surface of the covering body, such as for example studs in a point, frustoconical or pyramidal shape, makes it possible to reduce the risks of obstruction and facilitate the maintenance or cleaning of the cover and the gutter in use.

Les plots ou éléments espaceurs peuvent avoir une hauteur de 8 mm et/ou une épaisseur de 8 mm. Cette dimension en hauteur permet d'avoir une hauteur inférieure à une majorité d'épaisseurs de revêtement envisagées. Une épaisseur maximum de 8 mm permet de garantir une largeur entre deux éléments de revêtements suffisamment grande pour permettre l'évacuation de l'eau, tout en restant dans les normes dans le domaine (par exemple inférieure à la dimension d'un orteil et compatible avec la circulation pieds nus).The studs or spacers may have a height of 8 mm and / or a thickness of 8 mm. This height dimension makes it possible to have a height less than the majority of coating thicknesses envisaged. A maximum thickness of 8 mm makes it possible to guarantee a width between two covering elements sufficiently large to allow the evacuation of water, while remaining within the standards in the field (for example less than the dimension of a toe and compatible with barefoot circulation).

Le corps de couverture 222 comprend également une pluralité de deuxièmes ouvertures 270 dans la surface supérieure 224. Les deuxièmes ouvertures 270 sont distinctes des premières ouvertures 230.The cover body 222 also includes a plurality of second openings 270 in the upper surface 224. The second openings 270 are separate from the first openings 230.

Ces deuxièmes ouvertures sont destinées à être sous le revêtement, en utilisation. Ces deuxièmes ouvertures sont prévues pour éviter les rétentions d'eau, quel que soit le sens de pose de la couverture, qui pourraient autrement entrainer des nuisances telles que des gîtes larvaires de moustiques ou bien une fissuration au gel, lorsque la couverture 222 est en position fonctionnelle sur la goulotte de caniveau 10.These second openings are intended to be under the covering, in use. These second openings are provided to avoid water retention, regardless of the direction in which the blanket is laid, which could otherwise cause nuisance such as mosquito breeding grounds or frost cracking, when the blanket 222 is in functional position on the channel chute 10.

Ces deuxièmes ouvertures représentent également un faible pourcentage de la surface supérieure du corps de couverture, par exemple entre 2 et 10%, de préférence entre 4 et 6% de la surface supérieure du corps de couverture.These second openings also represent a small percentage of the upper surface of the cover body, for example between 2 and 10%, preferably between 4 and 6% of the upper surface of the cover body.

Le corps de couverture 222 de la couverture 220 illustrée sur les figures 3a et 3b est également muni d'une empreinte ou évidement 250, pour loger un élément de préhension, en particulier un écrou. L'empreinte 250 est illustrée en détail sur les figures 4 et 5. L'empreinte 250 a un corps d'empreinte 254 prévu pour loger un élément de préhension 256, par exemple un écrou, comme illustré à la figure 5. Le corps d'empreinte 254 est de forme correspondante à la forme de l'élément de préhension.The cover body 222 of the cover 220 illustrated on the Figures 3a and 3b is also provided with a cavity or recess 250, to accommodate a gripping element, in particular a nut. The imprint 250 is illustrated in detail on the figures 4 and 5 . The impression 250 has an impression body 254 intended to accommodate a gripping element 256, for example a nut, as illustrated in the figure 5 . The impression body 254 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the gripping element.

L'empreinte 250 comprend un trou 252, pour l'évacuation d'eau. Le trou 252 peut également servir de repère à un poseur pour le montage, par exemple en permettant l'introduction d'un poinçon ou une pointe de stylo afin de marquer l'axe de perçage dans le matériau de revêtement de sol.The imprint 250 includes a hole 252, for the evacuation of water. The hole 252 can also serve as a guide for a installer for mounting, for example by allowing the introduction of a punch or a pen tip in order to mark the drilling axis in the flooring material.

Sur la figure 1, la couverture est positionnée dans une position d'évacuation dans laquelle les éléments espaceurs font saillie vers l'extérieur du côté opposé au fond de caniveau. La couverture est réversible et peut être dans une position de regard dans laquelle les plots (si rapportés ou formés intégralement avec le corps de couverture) font saillie vers le fond de caniveau, comme illustrée sur les figures 6a et 6b.On the figure 1 , the cover is positioned in a discharge position in which the spacer elements project outwards on the side opposite the bottom of the gutter. The cover is reversible and can be in a viewing position in which the studs (if attached or formed integrally with the cover body) protrude towards the bottom of the gutter, as illustrated on the Figures 6a and 6b .

Ainsi, la couverture peut également avoir une fonction de regard sur le côté opposé aux plots. La couverture est réversible avec des éléments espaceurs côté recto pour matérialiser une fente d'évacuation, en utilisation, et une fonction regard sur verso.Thus, the cover can also have a look function on the side opposite the studs. The cover is reversible with spacer elements on the front side to materialize an evacuation slot, in use, and a look on reverse side function.

Un autre exemple de couverture 320 est illustrée sur la figure 7, selon un autre de mode de réalisation de l'invention. La couverture 320 selon la figure 6 diffère essentiellement des couvertures 20, 220 des figures 2 et 3a-3b, respectivement, en ce que la couverture 320 comprend des éléments espaceurs 340 qui sont rapportés sur le corps de couverture mais ne sont pas formés intégralement avec le corps de couverture.Another example of cover 320 is illustrated on the figure 7 , according to another embodiment of the invention. Coverage 320 according to figure 6 essentially differs from covers 20, 220 of figures 2 and 3a-3b , respectively, in that the 320 coverage includes spacer elements 340 which are attached to the cover body but are not integrally formed with the cover body.

A la figure 7, les éléments espaceurs sont des croisillons.To the figure 7 , the spacer elements are cross bars.

La figure 8 illustre une couverture de caniveau 420 selon encore un autre de mode de réalisation de l'invention. Dans l'exemple de la figure 8, la couverture 420 comprend des trous 442 pour loger des éléments espaceurs 440 qui ne sont pas formés intégralement avec le corps de couverture. Dans cet exemple, les éléments espaceurs 440 sont des pions amovibles. Sur la figure 8, seulement une partie des éléments espaceurs 440 a été reportée dans la couverture 420.The figure 8 illustrates a cover of channel 420 according to yet another embodiment of the invention. In the example of the figure 8 , the cover 420 includes holes 442 for accommodating spacer elements 440 which are not formed integrally with the cover body. In this example, the spacer elements 440 are removable pins. On the figure 8 , only part of the spacer elements 440 has been reported in cover 420.

La figure 9 montre encore un autre mode de réalisation d'une couverture de caniveau 520. Dans l'exemple de la figure 9, les éléments espaceurs 540 sont positionnés latéralement sur la surface supérieure par rapport à une position sensiblement centrale illustrés sur les couvertures des figures 2 à 5.The figure 9 shows yet another embodiment of a channel cover 520. In the example of the figure 9 , the spacer elements 540 are positioned laterally on the upper surface with respect to a substantially central position illustrated on the covers of the figures 2 to 5 .

Tous les composants du système peuvent être en matière plastique, en béton, en métal ou composite, solidaire ou dissocié du corps de caniveau.All the components of the system can be made of plastic, concrete, metal or composite, integral or dissociated from the channel body.

Un procédé de montage d'aux moins deux éléments de revêtement sur un caniveau à est illustré à la figure 10, en référence à la figure 1.A method of mounting at least two covering elements on a channel is illustrated in figure 10 , with reference to the figure 1 .

Dans une première étape S1, le poseur peut placer une/la goulotte de caniveau 10 dans une zone de pose de caniveau.In a first step S1, the installer can place a channel chute 10 in a channel laying area.

La couverture 20 peut ensuite être placée sur la goulotte de caniveau, avec les éléments espaceurs en les orientant vers l'extérieur et non vers le fond de la goulotte 12 (étape S2)The cover 20 can then be placed on the gutter trough, with the spacer elements orienting them towards the outside and not towards the bottom of the trunking 12 (step S2)

L'homme du métier comprend que lorsque les éléments espaceurs sont formés intégralement avec la couverture, comme pour les couvertures des figures 1 à 5 et 9, le poseur place simplement la couverture 20, 220 en position recto avec la surface supérieure 24, 224 orientée vers l'extérieur, sur la goulotte 10.A person skilled in the art understands that when the spacer elements are formed integrally with the cover, as for the covers of the Figures 1 to 5 and 9 , the installer simply places the cover 20, 220 in the front position with the upper surface 24, 224 facing outwards, on the chute 10.

Lorsque les éléments espaceurs ne sont pas formés intégralement avec la couverture, comme les couvertures des figures 7 à 9, soit le poseur place simplement la couverture 320, 420, 520 en position recto, sur la goulotte 10, et rapporter ensuite les éléments espaceurs, soit le poseur peut autrement rapporter d'abord les éléments espaceurs sur la surface supérieure de la couverture, dans les trous prévus à cet effet, puis poser celle-ci sur la goulotte.When the spacer elements are not formed integrally with the cover, such as the covers of the figures 7 to 9 , either the installer simply places the cover 320, 420, 520 in the front position, on the chute 10, and then attach the spacer elements, or the installer can otherwise first bring the spacer elements onto the upper surface of the cover, in the holes provided for this purpose, then place it on the chute.

Ensuite, le poseur peut placer les éléments de revêtement sur la couverture et la zone de pose. Pour cela, le poseur peut ajuster les éléments de revêtement en butée de part et d'autre des deux éléments espaceurs, formant ainsi une fente ou passage d'évacuation d'eau entre les éléments de revêtement dans la direction d'alignement des éléments espaceurs (étape S3).Then the installer can place the covering elements on the roof and the installation area. For this, the installer can adjust the covering elements in abutment on either side of the two spacer elements, thus forming a slit or water evacuation passage between the covering elements in the direction of alignment of the spacer elements. (step S3).

Une fois le montage terminé, les éléments de revêtement 62, 64 matérialisent ensemble avec les éléments espaceurs un passage d'évacuation d'eau dans la direction d'alignement. Un espace régulier de passage d'eau est obtenu, quel que soit la nature et l'épaisseur du revêtement, sans opération d'ajustement ou usage d'éléments connexes, tant que le revêtement est plus épais que la hauteur des éléments espaceurs.Once the assembly is complete, the covering elements 62, 64 together with the spacer elements materialize a water evacuation passage in the alignment direction. A regular space for the passage of water is obtained, whatever the nature and thickness of the coating, without any adjustment operation or use of related elements, as long as the coating is thicker than the height of the spacer elements.

L'homme du métier comprend que les éléments de revêtement peuvent être positionnés en butées contre les éléments d'espaceurs, mais ne doivent pas nécessairement être alignés les uns en face des autres le long de la direction d'alignement. Un décalage entre les éléments de revêtement est possible, pour des raisons techniques ou esthétiques.Those skilled in the art understand that the covering elements can be positioned in abutment against the spacer elements, but do not necessarily have to be aligned opposite one another along the direction of alignment. A gap between the covering elements is possible, for technical or aesthetic reasons.

Par exemple, pour une couverture avec 5 éléments espaceurs, on peut avoir un premier élément de revêtement sur le côté droit (à titre d'exemple), en butée contre les deux premiers éléments espaceurs, un deuxième élément de revêtement côté droit en butée contre les trois derniers éléments espaceurs, alors que du côté gauche, un troisième élément de revêtement est en butée contre les trois premiers éléments espaceurs alors qu'un quatrième élément de revêtement est en butée contre les deux derniers éléments espaceurs.For example, for a cover with 5 spacer elements, one can have a first covering element on the right side (for example), in abutment against the first two spacer elements, a second covering element on the right side in abutment the last three spacer elements, while on the left side, a third coating element is in abutment against the first three spacer elements while a fourth coating element is in abutment against the last two spacer elements.

Si des deuxièmes ouvertures sont prévues, comme pour la couverture 220 de la figure 3a, 3b, elles sont recouvertes par le revêtement 62, 64. Ces deuxièmes ouvertures sont prévues pour éviter les rétentions d'eau, qui pourraient autrement entrainer des nuisances telles que des gîtes larvaires de moustiques ou bien une fissuration au gel, lorsque la couverture 220 est en position fonctionnelle sur la goulotte de caniveau 10.If second openings are planned, as for cover 220 of the figure 3a, 3b , they are covered by the coating 62, 64. These second openings are provided to avoid water retention, which could otherwise cause nuisance such as mosquito breeding places or freezing cracking, when the cover 220 is in the functional position on the gutter channel 10.

La couverture est de préférence en matériau PVC, les éléments de revêtement peuvent être collées sur la couverture, à l'aide d'un mastic type MS polymère.The cover is preferably made of PVC material, the covering elements can be glued to the cover, using a type MS polymer sealant.

Bien que le procédé ait été décrit à l'aide d'une couverture en une seule pièce, on comprendra que le procédé d'assemblage peut aussi s'appliquer à l'aide d'une couverture en deux ou plusieurs parties posées sur un support sur la goulotte, et espacées par des croisillons ou autres éléments espaceurs.Although the process has been described using a one-piece cover, it will be understood that the assembly process can also be applied using a cover in two or more parts placed on a support. on the trunking, and spaced by cross bars or other spacers.

Ainsi, la présente invention propose une couverture de caniveau qui assure une reprise d'appui pour un revêtement de finition qui se superpose à la couverture et au sol adjacent ; la délimitation d'un espace régulier de passage d'eau, quel que soit la nature et l'épaisseur du revêtement, sans opération d'ajustement ou usage d'éléments connexes.Thus, the present invention provides a gutter cover which provides support recovery for a finishing coating which is superimposed on the cover and the adjacent floor; the delimitation of a regular space for the passage of water, whatever the nature and thickness of the coating, without any adjustment operation or use of related elements.

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  1. A gutter (2) extending in a longitudinal direction and comprising
    a gutter channel (10), the channel having a channel bottom and a channel wall,
    a gutter cover (20; 220), the cover having a cover body (22; 222) extending in a longitudinal direction, with a upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, with at least one opening (30; 230) in the upper surface for receiving at least two lining elements,
    at least two lining spacer elements (40; 240), for abutting the at least two lining elements on either side of the at least two spacer elements, wherein the at least two spacer elements (40; 240) are aligned on the upper surface in an alignment direction and are separated by said at least one opening in the alignment direction, and the at least two spacer elements (40; 240) protruding from the upper surface of the cover body, thereby forming with said at least one opening a discharge mouth (32; 232), characterized in that the alignment direction corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the cover body 22, 222) as well as to the longitudinal direction of the gutter (2).
  2. The gutter according to claim 1, wherein the at least two spacer elements (40; 240) are selected from a plurality of studs, formed integrally with the cover body, a plurality of crosspieces, and a plurality of removable pins attached to the cover body.
  3. The gutter according to the preceding claim, wherein the studs (240) have a thickness which decreases away from the upper surface of the cover body, in particular a pointed, frus-toconical, pyramidal shape.
  4. The gutter according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the studs (240) have a height of about 8 mm and/or a thickness less than or equal to about 8 mm.
  5. The gutter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one opening (30, 230) is a plurality of first openings (30, 230), the cover (220) comprising a second plurality of second openings (270) in the upper surface distinct from the first openings (30, 230).
  6. The gutter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover (20; 220) can be positioned either in a discharge position in which the spacer elements (40; 240) project outwardly on the side opposite the bottom of the gutter, or in a viewing position in which the spacer elements project towards the bottom of the gutter.
  7. The gutter according to any one of the preceding claims, the cover body (222) comprising an impression (250) or recess for accommodating a grip element (256), in particular a nut, and the impression comprising a water discharge hole (252).
  8. A gutter assembly comprising a gutter according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and at least two lining elements (62, 64) arranged at least partly on the gutter cover, abutting on either sides against the at least two spacer elements (40, 240), thereby forming a discharge passage at least partly between the at least two lining elements in the alignment direction of the spacer elements.
  9. A method of assembling a gutter assembly according to claim 8 and/or with the aid of a gutter according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising the steps of
    - placing the gutter channel (10) in a gutter installation area,
    - placing the gutter cover (20; 220) on the gutter channel (10), and placing the at least two spacer elements (40; 240) so that they face outwards,
    - placing the at least two lining elements (62, 64) on the cover, abutting the at least two spacer elements (40; 240) on both sides, thereby forming a water discharge passage (5) at least partly between the at least two lining elements, in the alignment direction of the spacer elements (40, 240).
  10. The method according to the preceding claim, in which the spacer elements are removable, wherein the step of placing the at least two spacer elements so that they face outwards comprises the step of placing the spacer elements on the cover body.
  11. A method according to the preceding claim, the cover being of composite or thermoplastic material, comprising the step of gluing the at least two lining elements to the grid, using a mastic, in particular a polymeric MS-type mastic.
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