EP3567187B1 - Part for holding a covering element of a chute for an overflow swimming pool - Google Patents

Part for holding a covering element of a chute for an overflow swimming pool Download PDF

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EP3567187B1
EP3567187B1 EP19172825.2A EP19172825A EP3567187B1 EP 3567187 B1 EP3567187 B1 EP 3567187B1 EP 19172825 A EP19172825 A EP 19172825A EP 3567187 B1 EP3567187 B1 EP 3567187B1
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Yann Aquilina
Matthieu Bouvier
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  • the technical field of the invention relates to equipment intended for the construction of a swimming pool, in particular an infinity swimming pool. More precisely, the invention relates to a holding part for supporting a covering element, for example a slab, the latter being intended to cover a chute arranged at the periphery of an overflow swimming pool.
  • a covering element for example a slab
  • the invention relates to equipment for installing an infinity pool.
  • a water overflow flows, by overflow, above a border delimiting the swimming pool, and flows into a chute extending along the border.
  • the overflow of water flowing over the edge forms a thin layer of water, giving the pool a mirror appearance.
  • the chute is arranged along the edge. It collects the overflow of water, and channels the water to a filtration system.
  • the filtration system is intended to filter the water and to reinject it into the swimming pool.
  • the figure 1 shows a vertical section of such a swimming pool.
  • a swimming pool 2 delimited by a border 2 b , the latter forming a wall parallel to a vertical axis V.
  • the height of the border must be as uniform as possible. This is why a leveling is frequently carried out, in an upper part of the edge 2 b , so as to come as close as possible to a uniform edge height.
  • a chute 3 produced simultaneously or following the manufacture of the edge 2b .
  • cover elements 4 cover the chute. They may in particular be slabs or planks.
  • the cover elements are arranged to partially cover the chute 3, so as to prevent any fall of an object, an animal or a person in the chute, while allowing the water to flow into the chute. .
  • the flow of water is symbolized by a bent arrow.
  • the cover elements 4 must be arranged against each other, while leaving gaps, through which water can flow into the chute 3. The gaps are formed between two adjacent covering elements and / or between each. cover element and chute.
  • the cover elements are aligned with each other, parallel to the edge of the pool, so as to form a surface as flat as possible, parallel to an axis horizontal H.
  • the edge 2b of the swimming pool and the chute 3 are made using masonry techniques, which do not guarantee perfect alignment of the chute 3 with respect to the edge of the swimming pool, nor a perfectly flat level.
  • a chute can extend, parallel to the edge of a swimming pool, several meters. It then becomes difficult for the edge of the pool, or the spacing between the swimming pool and the chute, or the width or height of the chute, to be uniform over such a length.
  • slabs, called rear slabs 5 are frequently arranged at the periphery of the chute, to form a beach. The level of the latter, depending on the vertical, is not necessarily aligned with the edge of the pool or with the chute.
  • the document DE 9213626U1 describes one way to maintain roofing elements to cover a chute, but it does not address the problem of false levels.
  • Document D2 202017000168U1 describes a support having simple adjustment means. The support follows the shape of the chute. As a result, it is bulky and its maintenance can be delicate. Outside the field of swimming pools, supports for holding a covering element on a chute have been described in EP1782721A2 and in US6220784B1 .
  • the inventors have addressed the problem of maintaining roofing elements in the presence of false levels. They designed a retaining piece, intended to be inserted into a chute, to support the roofing elements, while allowing a simple and optimal adjustment of the position of the latter. More precisely, the part allows alignment of the roofing elements with respect to the leveling of the border and / or with respect to the rear slabs described above.
  • the overflow of water may come from an entrance to the chute.
  • the holding part is intended to hold at least one cover element, above the chute.
  • the holding part allows in particular an adjustment of the position of the cover element with respect to the approach to the chute.
  • approach of the chute it is understood an adjacent element of the chute, and on which flows the overflow of water intended to be collected by the chute.
  • the chute can in particular extend along a swimming pool, the chute being intended for collecting the overflow of water flowing from the swimming pool.
  • the base extends, along the longitudinal axis, between a front edge and a rear edge.
  • the front part of the base can extend, along the longitudinal axis, at a distance of less than 5 cm or 10 cm from the front edge.
  • the rear part of the base can extend, along the longitudinal axis, at a distance of less than 5 cm or 10 cm from the rear edge.
  • the method comprising, before or after steps b) and c), an adjustment of the height of the first front support and / or of the first rear support and / or of the second front support and / or of the second rear support, so as to adjust a position of the first covering element as well as a position of the second covering element.
  • the same cover element is placed on the first front support, the second front support, the first rear support and the second rear support, the height of each of these supports being adjusted to adjust a position of the control element. blanket.
  • a holding part 1 according to the invention.
  • the holding part is intended to be disposed across a chute 3, the latter extending along a border 2b of an infinity pool 2, as shown in Figure figure 1 .
  • the infinity pool 2 has an overflow level, the water located above the overflow level flowing over the edge, into the chute 3 so as to be filtered and then reinjected into the pool.
  • the edge of the pool forms an approach to the chute, as previously defined.
  • the holding part 1 is intended to form a support for the covering elements, the latter covering the chute 3, so as to prevent objects, animals or people from falling into the chute 3.
  • the covering elements are preferably arranged while being aligned with each other, in a determined position, and generally in a horizontal position, so as to extend the level of overflow of water. Thus, a thin layer of water flows over the cover elements, which gives the pool an aesthetic appearance.
  • the longitudinal axis X is perpendicular to the lateral axis Y. These two axes form a main plane P XY .
  • the main plane P XY is intended to be horizontal, or substantially horizontal.
  • substantially horizontal is meant horizontal to within an angular tolerance, the latter possibly being for example ⁇ 10 °, and preferably ⁇ 5 °.
  • the base 8 Perpendicular to the main plane P XY , the base 8 extends along a thickness e, parallel to a transverse axis Z.
  • the transverse axis Z is preferably vertical or substantially vertical.
  • the length L of the base 8 can be between 10 cm and 50 cm, being for example of the order of 30 cm.
  • the width l of the base 8 is preferably less than the length L.
  • the width l can be between 5 cm and 20 cm, for example of the order of 10 cm.
  • the thickness e of the base 8 is generally between 1 cm and 5 cm, for example of the order of 2 cm.
  • the base 8 preferably extends parallel or substantially parallel to the main plane P XY .
  • the base 8 comprises a front part 10 as well as a rear part 20.
  • the front part 10 and the rear part 20 are separated, along the longitudinal axis X, by a central part 30.
  • the central part 30 extends on both sides. on the other side of the half-length of the base 8.
  • the holding part 1 is used so that the front part 10 of the base 8 is closer to the pool 2 than is the rear part 20.
  • the rear part 20 is further from the pool than the front part 10.
  • the base extends, along the longitudinal axis X, between a front edge and a rear edge.
  • the front part 10 corresponds to the first 5 or 10 centimeters of the base 8, from the front edge.
  • the rear part 20 corresponds to the first 5 or 10 centimeters of the base 8, from the rear edge.
  • the holding part 1 comprises a first front support 11 and a second front support 12.
  • the latter are intended to receive a cover element, and to be in contact with the cover element.
  • the first front support 11 and the second front support 12 preferably comprise a flat portion, extending parallel to the main plane P XY .
  • the first front support 11 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 11 .
  • the latter is adjustable.
  • the first front support comprises a threaded rod.
  • the height h 11 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 11 closer to or away from the base 8.
  • the second front support 12 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 12 .
  • the latter is adjustable.
  • the second front support 12 comprises a threaded rod and the height h 12 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 12 closer to or away from the base 8.
  • the heights h 11 , h 12 to which the first front support 11 and the second front support 12 extend respectively are adjustable, and that independently of each other.
  • the distance, along the lateral axis Y, between the front supports 11 and 12 is preferably greater than or equal to 5 cm.
  • the front supports 11 and 12 are preferably located at the same level along the longitudinal axis X.
  • the holding part 1 comprises a first rear support 21 and a second rear support 22.
  • the latter are intended to receive a covering element, and to be in contact with the covering element that they support.
  • the first rear support 21 and the second rear support 22 preferably comprise a planar portion, extending parallel to the principal plane P XY .
  • the first rear support 21 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 21 .
  • the latter is adjustable.
  • the first rear support 21 comprises a threaded rod.
  • the height h 21 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 21 closer to or away from the base 8.
  • the figure 2B shows the threaded rod allowing the height adjustment h 21 , the same principle applying to supports 11, 12 and 22.
  • the second rear support 22 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 22 .
  • the latter is adjustable.
  • the second rear support 22 comprises a threaded rod and the height h 22 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 22 closer to or away from the base 8.
  • the heights h 21 , h 22 to which the first rear support 21 and the second rear support 22 extend respectively are adjustable, and that independently of each other.
  • the distance, along the lateral axis Y, between the rear supports 21 and 22 is preferably greater than or equal to 5 cm.
  • the rear supports 21 and 22 are preferably located at the same level along the longitudinal axis X.
  • the front or rear supports are movable in rotation relative to the base 8.
  • the first rear support 21 has been shown.
  • the heights h 11 , h 12 , h 21 and h 22 mentioned above have been shown.
  • the base 8 has an opening 31, formed parallel to the transverse axis Z.
  • the opening 31 is arranged at the level of the central part 30, at mid-length and at mid-width of the base 8.
  • the opening 31 can allow insertion of a means for fixing the cover elements held by the retaining part 1.
  • the cover elements must be fixed to the chute, by a fixing means of screw, nut, rod or flange type engaging in the opening 31.
  • These applications mainly relate to swimming pools for professional use, for example hotel swimming pools. As a result, access to the chute is less easy.
  • Another use of the opening 31 will be detailed below, in connection with the figures 5A and 5B .
  • the base 8 can be made of a plastic material, for example by molding, which makes it possible to obtain a light, resistant and inexpensive base.
  • the supports can be made of metal.
  • the front or rear stops can be made of plastic in the case of breakable stops.
  • the figures 2C and 2D show respectively a top view and a side view of the holding part shown in the figures 2A and 2B .
  • the chute 3 is delimited by a bottom of the chute 3.1, as well as by two side walls 3.3 and 3.4, the latter extending along a vertical axis V, along the edge of the swimming pool.
  • the chute has an opening 3.2, through which the overflow of water can enter the chute 3, so as to flow to the bottom of the chute.
  • the flow of water from the swimming pool to the chute is shown schematically by angled arrows on the 2D figure .
  • the chute 3 has a shoulder 3.5 adjacent to the opening 3.2.
  • the retaining part 1 rests on the shoulder 3.5.
  • the figure 2C and the 2D figure show schematically a maintenance of a first cover element 4 1 by the first front support 11 and by the first rear support 21. It is understood that the adjustment of the heights h 11 and h 21 makes it possible to precisely adjust the position of the first cover element 4 1 . If, during the manufacture of the swimming pool, the edge of the swimming pool or the chute undergoes a variation in height along the vertical axis V, the independent adjustment of the heights h 11 and h 21 makes it possible to make up for the variation, so as to that the first cover element 4 1 extends in a predetermined position, for example horizontally.
  • the holding part 1 is arranged at an interface between two adjacent cover elements. This makes it possible to form a rigid connection between the two adjacent cover elements. This prevents two adjacent cover elements from being movable with respect to one another, for example when a person moves on the cover elements. This contributes to increasing the comfort of use as well as the perceived quality.
  • Each covering element can be, without limitation, a slab, a stone, or a board, or a grating.
  • each cover element can also be adjusted parallel to the longitudinal axis X.
  • the holding part 1 has a front stop 13, extending from the front part 10, away from the front part. base 8.
  • the front stop 13 defines a first extension distance d 1 , along the longitudinal axis X, the latter possibly varying from a few mm to a few cm, for example 2 or 3 cm.
  • the front stop 13 is configured such that the first extension distance d 1 is adjustable.
  • the holding piece 1 comprises a rear stop 23, extending from the rear part 20, away from the base 8.
  • the rear stop 23 defines a second extension distance d 2 , along the longitudinal axis X , the latter may vary from a few mm to a few cm, for example 2 or 3 cm.
  • the rear stop 23 is configured such that the second extension distance d 2 is adjustable.
  • the holding piece comprises two front stops 13 and two rear stops 23.
  • Each front stop 13 is breakable, so that the first extension distance d 1 can be adjusted by removing all or part of the front stop 13.
  • Each stopper rear 23 has a threaded rod, so that the second extension distance can be adjusted by actuating the threaded rod. The adjustment by threaded rod allows a particularly precise adjustment.
  • Adjusting the first extension distance d 1 and / or the second extension distance d 2 makes it possible to adjust the position of the base 8, as well as the supports 11, 12, 21 and 22, along the longitudinal axis X.
  • the holding part 1 allows adjustment of the position of the supports along the transverse axis Z, by adjusting the heights h 11 , h 12 , h 21 and h 22 , as well as along the longitudinal axis X, by adjusting the height.
  • first extension distance d 1 as well as the second extension distance d 2 .
  • the adjustment of the extension distances d 1 and d 2 also makes it possible to exert a pressure, along the longitudinal axis X, so as to block each holding part.
  • the arrangement of the cover elements 4 1 and 4 2 on the holding part 1 also makes it possible to obtain a firm hold of the covering elements, while allowing a removal of a covering element, so as to be able to easily access it.
  • the chute for example for maintenance operations.
  • the figure 2E is a diagram illustrating a holding part 1, on which a first cover element 4 1 is arranged.
  • the first cover element 4 1 rests on the first front support 11 and the first rear support 12.
  • a part of the first rear support 12 can be seen.
  • the second front support 21 and the second rear support 22 are free, in awaiting the provision of a second cover element 4 2 on the latter. The part thus allows the maintenance of two cover elements adjacent to each other.
  • the holding part 1 may include at least one spacer.
  • a front spacer 14 disposed at the level of the front part 10 of the base 8, as well as a rear spacer 24, disposed at the level of the rear part 20 of the base 8.
  • Each spacer extends along the transverse axis Z.
  • FIGS 3A and 3B An example of the use of a spacer is given on figures 3A and 3B .
  • an assembly of two holding parts 1 and 1 ' one on top of the other, forming a superposition along the transverse axis Z.
  • the two holding parts 1 and 1' are identical.
  • a retaining part 1 ' comprising a base 8', from which extend two spacers 14 'and 24'.
  • the retaining part 1 ' is fitted onto the spacers 14 and 24 extending from the support 8 of the retaining part 1.
  • Each spacer 14, 24 allows two retaining parts 1 to be fitted together, 1 'on top of each other, so that their respective bases 8 and 8' extend parallel to each other.
  • the figure 4 shows another embodiment of a holding part 1.
  • the holding part 1 comprises a central part 30, in the form of a metal beam extending parallel to the lateral axis Y.
  • the front part 10 is formed of two side members parallel to the longitudinal axis X.
  • a first front support 11 is arranged at one end of the first front side member 10 1
  • a second front support 12 is arranged at one end of the second front side member 10 2 .
  • the rear part 20 is formed of two side members parallel to the longitudinal axis X.
  • a first rear support 21 is arranged at one end of the first rear side member 20 1
  • a second rear support 22 is arranged at the level of 'one end of the second rear spar 20 2 .
  • the figure 5A shows a variant of the holding part described in connection with the figures 2A to 2E .
  • This variant is suitable for maintaining a covering element at the level of the corner of a swimming pool.
  • the holding part 1 comprises an arm 32, extending from the base 8, and being able to be movable in rotation relative to the base 8.
  • the arm 32 is secured to the base 8 by an attachment made at the opening 31 described above.
  • the arm extends, from the base 8, to an end comprising a support, said auxiliary support 33.
  • the height h 33 of the auxiliary support 33, relative to the arm 32, can be adjusted.
  • the auxiliary support 33 can include a threaded rod, allowing the latter to be movable in rotation relative to the arm 32.
  • the threaded rod also allows adjustment of height h 33 .
  • the figure 5B shows an example of the use of the part described on the figure 5A .
  • a first front support 11 and a first rear support 21 have been shown, the latter maintaining a cover element 4 1c , the geometry of which is adapted to cover the chute at a corner 6 formed by the latter.
  • the cover element 4 1c is shown in transparency.
  • the cover element 4 1c has, parallel to the main plane, a trapezoidal shape.
  • the arm 32 is arranged so that the auxiliary support 33 supports a bevelled portion of the cover element 41c , the bevelled portion forming an acute angle.
  • the figure 6 shows a use of the holding part 1 according to the invention to partially cover a chute 3, the latter forming a channel.
  • the gutter is intended for the collection of runoff water, flowing into the gutter through an opening 3.2 of this last.
  • the height of the chute, along the Z axis may be of the order of 10 or 20 cm, or even more.
  • the flow of runoff water is shown by the bent arrows.
  • the runoff water can be rainwater or wastewater.
  • the chute 3 leads it to an outlet, of the rainwater or sewer storage type. As previously described, the chute 3 extends between two vertical walls 3.2 and 3.3 to a bottom 3.1. It may include a shoulder 3.5 on which the retaining piece 1 rests.
  • a covering element 4.1 may be deposited, for example a grid or a grating.
  • the holding piece 1 makes it possible to adjust the position of the cover element 4.1 along the transverse axis Z, coincident with the vertical V, by adjusting the supports 11 and 21, or along the longitudinal axis X, by adjusting the front and rear stops 13 and 23. This makes it possible to adjust the position of the cover element 4.1 so that the latter is arranged in continuity with respect to the approaches to the channel.
  • the figure 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment, according to which the adjustment of the holding part, along the longitudinal axis X, is carried out by modulating the length L of the base 8.
  • the length L of the base 8 is adjustable.
  • a means 35 for adjusting the length L of the base for example disposed at the level of the central part 30, and shown in figure 7 by a double arrow, to adjust the length L of the base 8.
  • the adjustment means 35 may be a spacer, separating the base, at the level of the central part 30, into a front portion 8.1 and a rear portion 8.2, the spacer connecting the front portion 8.1 to the rear portion 8.2, and making it possible to adjust a spacing between the two portions.
  • the adjustment element 35 can be combined with the front and rear stops 13, 23 previously described.
  • the invention is mainly intended to cover a chute by allowing the covering elements to be placed in continuity with the surroundings of the chute. It can be implemented in a chute adjacent to a swimming pool or a basin, or on a chute forming a channel.

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DOMAINE TECHNIQUETECHNICAL AREA

Le domaine technique de l'invention concerne les équipements destinés à la construction d'une piscine, en particulier une piscine à débordement. Plus précisément, l'invention concerne une pièce de maintien pour supporter un élément de couverture, par exemple une dalle, ce dernier étant destiné à couvrir une goulotte disposée à la périphérie d'une piscine à débordement.The technical field of the invention relates to equipment intended for the construction of a swimming pool, in particular an infinity swimming pool. More precisely, the invention relates to a holding part for supporting a covering element, for example a slab, the latter being intended to cover a chute arranged at the periphery of an overflow swimming pool.

ART ANTERIEURPRIOR ART

L'invention concerne un équipement destiné à l'installation d'une piscine à débordement. Dans ce type de piscine, un trop-plein d'eau s'écoule, par débordement, en dessus d'une bordure délimitant la piscine, et se déverse dans une goulotte s'étendant le long de la bordure. Le trop-plein d'eau s'écoulant au-dessus de la bordure forme une fine lame d'eau, conférant à la piscine un aspect miroir. La goulotte est disposée le long de la bordure. Elle recueille le trop-plein d'eau, et canalise l'eau jusqu'à un système de filtration. Le système de filtration est destiné à filtrer l'eau et à la réinjecter dans la piscine.The invention relates to equipment for installing an infinity pool. In this type of swimming pool, a water overflow flows, by overflow, above a border delimiting the swimming pool, and flows into a chute extending along the border. The overflow of water flowing over the edge forms a thin layer of water, giving the pool a mirror appearance. The chute is arranged along the edge. It collects the overflow of water, and channels the water to a filtration system. The filtration system is intended to filter the water and to reinject it into the swimming pool.

La figure 1 représente une coupe verticale d'une telle piscine. On a représenté une piscine 2 délimitée par une bordure 2b, cette dernière formant une paroi parallèle à un axe vertical V. Dans ce type de piscine, la hauteur de la bordure doit être la plus uniforme possible. C'est pourquoi une arase est fréquemment réalisée, dans une partie supérieure de la bordure 2b, de façon à se rapprocher, le plus possible, d'une hauteur de bordure uniforme. On a également représenté une goulotte 3, réalisée simultanément ou suite à la fabrication de la bordure 2b. Afin de conférer à l'ensemble un aspect esthétique, et assurer une bonne sécurité d'utilisation, des éléments de couverture 4 recouvrent la goulotte. Il peut notamment s'agir de dalles ou de planches. Les éléments de couverture sont disposés à recouvrir partiellement la goulotte 3, de façon à prévenir toute chute d'un objet, d'un animal ou d'une personne dans la goulotte, tout en permettant à l'eau de se déverser dans la goulotte. Sur la figure 1, l'écoulement de l'eau est symbolisé par une flèche coudée. Les éléments de couverture 4 doivent être disposés les uns contre les autres, tout en ménageant des interstices, à travers lesquels l'eau peut s'écouler dans la goulotte 3. Les interstices sont ménagés entre deux éléments de couverture adjacents et/ou entre chaque élément de couverture et la goulotte.The figure 1 shows a vertical section of such a swimming pool. There is shown a swimming pool 2 delimited by a border 2 b , the latter forming a wall parallel to a vertical axis V. In this type of swimming pool, the height of the border must be as uniform as possible. This is why a leveling is frequently carried out, in an upper part of the edge 2 b , so as to come as close as possible to a uniform edge height. There is also shown a chute 3, produced simultaneously or following the manufacture of the edge 2b . In order to give the assembly an aesthetic appearance, and to ensure good safety of use, cover elements 4 cover the chute. They may in particular be slabs or planks. The cover elements are arranged to partially cover the chute 3, so as to prevent any fall of an object, an animal or a person in the chute, while allowing the water to flow into the chute. . On the figure 1 , the flow of water is symbolized by a bent arrow. The cover elements 4 must be arranged against each other, while leaving gaps, through which water can flow into the chute 3. The gaps are formed between two adjacent covering elements and / or between each. cover element and chute.

Pour des raisons d'esthétisme et de sécurité, il est préférable que les éléments de couverture soient bien alignés les uns aux autres, parallèlement à l'arase de la piscine, de façon à former une surface aussi plane que possible, parallèlement à un axe horizontal H. Cependant, la bordure 2b de la piscine et la goulotte 3 sont réalisées à l'aide de techniques de maçonnerie, qui ne permettent pas de garantir un parfait alignement de la goulotte 3 par rapport à l'arase de la piscine, ni une arase parfaitement plane. En effet, une goulotte peut s'étendre, parallèlement à la bordure d'une piscine, selon plusieurs mètres. Il devient alors difficile que l'arase de la piscine, ou l'espacement entre la piscine et la goulotte, ou la largeur ou la hauteur de la goulotte, soient uniformes selon une telle longueur. De plus, des dalles, dites dalles arrière 5, sont fréquemment disposées à la périphérie de la goulotte, pour former une plage. Le niveau de ces dernières, selon la verticale, n'est pas forcément aligné avec l'arase de la piscine ou avec la goulotte.For reasons of aesthetics and safety, it is preferable that the cover elements are aligned with each other, parallel to the edge of the pool, so as to form a surface as flat as possible, parallel to an axis horizontal H. However, the edge 2b of the swimming pool and the chute 3 are made using masonry techniques, which do not guarantee perfect alignment of the chute 3 with respect to the edge of the swimming pool, nor a perfectly flat level. Indeed, a chute can extend, parallel to the edge of a swimming pool, several meters. It then becomes difficult for the edge of the pool, or the spacing between the swimming pool and the chute, or the width or height of the chute, to be uniform over such a length. In addition, slabs, called rear slabs 5, are frequently arranged at the periphery of the chute, to form a beach. The level of the latter, depending on the vertical, is not necessarily aligned with the edge of the pool or with the chute.

Les différences de niveaux précédemment évoquées sont fréquemment désignées par le terme "faux niveaux". Les éléments de couverture, recouvrant la goulotte, doivent être disposés de façon minutieuse, de façon à rattraper ces faux niveaux et former une surface la plus régulière possible entre la bordure de la piscine et les dalles arrière. Il s'agit de minimiser les discontinuités d'une part avec l'arase de la bordure 2b, d'autre part avec les dalles arrière 5 ménagées au-delà de la goulotte. De ce fait, la pose des éléments de couverture 4 peut s'avérer délicate et nécessiter des ajustements de niveaux, ces derniers pouvant être fastidieux.The differences in levels mentioned above are frequently referred to by the term "false levels". The cover elements, covering the chute, must be carefully arranged, so as to catch up with these false levels and form the most regular surface possible between the edge of the swimming pool and the rear slabs. This is to minimize the discontinuities on the one hand with the leveling of the edge 2b , on the other hand with the rear slabs 5 formed beyond the chute. As a result, the installation of the covering elements 4 can prove to be delicate and require level adjustments, the latter possibly being tedious.

Le document DE 9213626U1 décrit une façon de maintenir des éléments de couverture pour recouvrir une goulotte, mais il n'adresse pas le problème des faux niveaux. Le document D2 202017000168U1 décrit un support disposant de moyens de réglages simples. Le support épouse la forme de la goulotte. De ce fait, il est encombrant et son maintien peut être délicat. En dehors du domaine des piscines, des supports pour maintenir un élément de couverture sur une goulotte ont été décrits dans EP1782721A2 et dans US6220784B1 .The document DE 9213626U1 describes one way to maintain roofing elements to cover a chute, but it does not address the problem of false levels. Document D2 202017000168U1 describes a support having simple adjustment means. The support follows the shape of the chute. As a result, it is bulky and its maintenance can be delicate. Outside the field of swimming pools, supports for holding a covering element on a chute have been described in EP1782721A2 and in US6220784B1 .

Les inventeurs ont adressé le problème du maintien d'éléments de couvertures en présence de faux niveaux. Ils ont conçu une pièce de maintien, destinée à être insérée dans une goulotte, pour supporter les éléments de couverture, tout en permettant un ajustement simple et optimal de la position de ces derniers. Plus précisément, la pièce permet un alignement des éléments de couverture par rapport à l'arase de la bordure et/ou par rapport aux dalles arrières précédemment décrites.The inventors have addressed the problem of maintaining roofing elements in the presence of false levels. They designed a retaining piece, intended to be inserted into a chute, to support the roofing elements, while allowing a simple and optimal adjustment of the position of the latter. More precisely, the part allows alignment of the roofing elements with respect to the leveling of the border and / or with respect to the rear slabs described above.

EXPOSE DE L'INVENTIONDISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

Un premier objet de l'invention est une pièce de maintien, destinée à être disposée sur une goulotte, la goulotte étant configurée pour collecter un trop-plein d'eau, la pièce de maintien étant configurée pour maintenir au moins un élément de couverture, recouvrant la goulotte, la pièce de maintien comportant un socle s'étendant :

  • parallèlement à un axe longitudinal, entre une partie avant et une partie arrière, en définissant une longueur;
  • parallèlement à un axe latéral, perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal, en définissant une largeur;
  • l'axe latéral et l'axe longitudinal définissant un plan principal, selon lequel s'étend le socle, le socle s'étendant parallèlement à un axe transversal, perpendiculaire au plan principal, en définissant une épaisseur;
la pièce de maintien comportant :
  • au niveau de la partie avant, un premier support avant et un deuxième support avant, le premier support avant et le deuxième support avant étant distants l'un de l'autre selon l'axe latéral;
  • au niveau de la partie arrière, un premier support arrière et un deuxième support arrière, le premier support arrière et le deuxième support arrière étant distants l'un de l'autre selon l'axe latéral.
A first object of the invention is a holding part, intended to be placed on a chute, the chute being configured to collect an overflow of water, the holding part being configured to hold at least one cover element, covering the chute, the holding part comprising a base extending:
  • parallel to a longitudinal axis, between a front part and a rear part, defining a length;
  • parallel to a lateral axis, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, defining a width;
  • the lateral axis and the longitudinal axis defining a main plane, along which the base extends, the base extending parallel to a transverse axis, perpendicular to the main plane, defining a thickness;
the retaining part comprising:
  • at the level of the front part, a first front support and a second front support, the first front support and the second front support being distant from each other along the lateral axis;
  • at the rear part, a first rear support and a second rear support, the first rear support and the second rear support being distant from each other along the lateral axis.

Le trop-plein d'eau peut provenir d'un abord de la goulotte. La pièce de maintien est destinée à maintenir au moins un élément de couverture, en dessus de la goulotte. La pièce de maintien permet notamment un ajustement de la position de l'élément de couverture par rapport à l'abord de la goulotte. Par abord de la goulotte, il est entendu un élément adjacent de la goulotte, et sur lequel s'écoule le trop-plein d'eau destiné à être collecté par la goulotte.The overflow of water may come from an entrance to the chute. The holding part is intended to hold at least one cover element, above the chute. The holding part allows in particular an adjustment of the position of the cover element with respect to the approach to the chute. By approach of the chute, it is understood an adjacent element of the chute, and on which flows the overflow of water intended to be collected by the chute.

La goulotte peut en particulier s'étendre le long d'une piscine, la goulotte étant destinée à une collecte du trop-plein d'eau d'écoulant de la piscine.The chute can in particular extend along a swimming pool, the chute being intended for collecting the overflow of water flowing from the swimming pool.

La pièce de maintien peut être telle que :

  • au moins un support, choisi parmi le premier support arrière, le premier support avant, le deuxième support avant et le deuxième support arrière est réglable en hauteur, parallèlement à l'axe transversal.
The holding part can be such that:
  • at least one support, chosen from the first rear support, the first front support, the second front support and the second rear support is adjustable in height, parallel to the transverse axis.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le premier support avant, le premier support arrière, le deuxième support avant et le deuxième support arrière sont réglables en hauteur, parallèlement à l'axe transversal, indépendamment les uns des autres, par rapport au socle, de telle sorte que:

  • les hauteurs, par rapport au socle, du premier support avant et du premier support arrière peuvent être ajustées, indépendamment l'une de l'autre, pour former un appui à un premier élément de couverture;
  • les hauteurs, par rapport au socle, du deuxième support avant et du deuxième support arrière peuvent être ajustées, indépendamment l'une de l'autre, pour former un appui au premier élément de couverture ou à un deuxième élément de couverture, ce dernier étant de préférence adjacent du premier élément de couverture.
According to a preferred embodiment, the first front support, the first rear support, the second front support and the second rear support are adjustable in height, parallel to the transverse axis, independently of each other, relative to the base, from such that:
  • the heights, with respect to the plinth, of the first front support and of the first rear support can be adjusted, independently of each other, to form a support for a first covering element;
  • the heights, with respect to the plinth, of the second front support and of the second rear support can be adjusted, independently of one another, to form a support to the first covering element or to a second covering element, the latter being preferably adjacent to the first cover element.

Le socle s'étend, selon l'axe longitudinal, entre un bord avant et un bord arrière. La partie avant du socle peut s'étendre, selon l'axe longitudinal, selon une distance inférieure à 5 cm ou 10 cm du bord avant. La partie arrière du socle peut s'étendre, selon l'axe longitudinal, selon une distance inférieure à 5 cm ou 10 cm du bord arrière.The base extends, along the longitudinal axis, between a front edge and a rear edge. The front part of the base can extend, along the longitudinal axis, at a distance of less than 5 cm or 10 cm from the front edge. The rear part of the base can extend, along the longitudinal axis, at a distance of less than 5 cm or 10 cm from the rear edge.

La pièce de maintien peut comporter l'une des caractéristiques suivantes, prises isolément ou en combinaison :

  • ▪ La pièce de maintien comporte au moins une butée avant, s'étendant à partir de la partie avant du socle, en s'éloignant du socle, la butée avant définissant, selon l'axe longitudinal, une distance d'extension avant ajustable. La pièce de maintien peut être telle que :
    • la butée avant est reliée au socle par une tige filetée, auquel cas l'ajustement de la distance d'extension avant est réalisé en actionnant la tige filetée ;
    • ou la butée avant est sécable, auquel cas l'ajustement de la distance d'extension avant est réalisé en découpant tout ou partie de la butée avant.
  • ▪ La pièce de maintien comporte au moins une butée arrière, s'étendant à partir de la partie arrière, en s'éloignant du socle, la butée arrière formant, selon l'axe longitudinal, une distance d'extension arrière ajustable. La pièce de maintien peut être telle que :
    • la butée arrière est reliée au socle par une tige filetée, auquel cas l'ajustement de la distance d'extension arrière est réalisé en actionnant la tige filetée ;
    • ou la butée arrière est sécable, auquel cas l'ajustement de la distance d'extension arrière est réalisé en découpant tout ou partie de la butée arrière.
  • ▪ La pièce de maintien comporte un moyen d'ajustement de la longueur du socle.
  • ▪ La pièce de maintien comporte au moins une entretoise, reliée au socle, et s'étendant perpendiculairement à ce dernier, l'entretoise définissant une hauteur d'entretoise selon l'axe transversal, l'entretoise permettant une superposition, et de préférence un emboîtement, de deux pièces de maintien l'une en dessus de l'autre, selon l'axe transversal. La pièce de maintien peut notamment comporter :
    • au moins une entretoise avant, solidaire de la partie avant du socle ;
    • au moins une entretoise arrière, solidaire de la partie arrière du socle.
  • ▪ Au moins un support avant ou au moins un support arrière est relié au socle par une tige filetée, de telle sorte que l'ajustement de la hauteur du support est obtenu en actionnant la tige filetée.
  • ▪ Le socle comporte une partie centrale, disposée entre la partie avant et la partie arrière, la largeur de la partie centrale, selon l'axe latéral, étant inférieure à la largeur de la partie avant et/ou à la largeur de la partie arrière, la partie centrale formant une partie amincie du socle.
  • ▪ Le socle comporte une partie centrale, disposée entre la partie avant et la partie arrière, la partie avant et la partie arrière s'étendant, à partir de la partie centrale, en formant des longerons rectilignes, ces derniers pouvant par exemple s'étendre parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal.
  • ▪ La pièce de maintien comporte un bras, s'étendant à partir du socle, le bras comportant un support auxiliaire ajustable en hauteur, selon l'axe transversal. Le bras peut être mobile en rotation par rapport au socle. Le support auxiliaire peut être mobile en rotation par rapport au bras.
The holding part may have one of the following characteristics, taken individually or in combination:
  • ▪ The retaining piece comprises at least one front stop, extending from the front part of the base, away from the base, the front stop defining, along the longitudinal axis, an adjustable front extension distance. The holding part can be such that:
    • the front stopper is connected to the base by a threaded rod, in which case the adjustment of the front extension distance is carried out by actuating the threaded rod;
    • or the front stopper is breakable, in which case the adjustment of the front extension distance is carried out by cutting all or part of the front stopper.
  • ▪ The retaining piece comprises at least one rear stop, extending from the rear part, away from the base, the rear stop forming, along the longitudinal axis, an adjustable rear extension distance. The holding part can be such that:
    • the rear stopper is connected to the base by a threaded rod, in which case the adjustment of the rear extension distance is carried out by actuating the threaded rod;
    • or the rear stopper is breakable, in which case the adjustment of the rear extension distance is carried out by cutting all or part of the rear stopper.
  • ▪ The holding piece has a means for adjusting the length of the base.
  • ▪ The retaining piece comprises at least one spacer, connected to the base, and extending perpendicular to the latter, the spacer defining a spacer height along the transverse axis, the spacer allowing a superposition, and preferably a interlocking, of two holding pieces one above the other, along the transverse axis. The holding part may in particular include:
    • at least one front spacer, integral with the front part of the base;
    • at least one rear spacer, integral with the rear part of the base.
  • ▪ At least one front support or at least one rear support is connected to the plinth by a threaded rod, so that the height adjustment of the support is obtained by actuating the threaded rod.
  • ▪ The base has a central part, arranged between the front part and the rear part, the width of the central part, along the lateral axis, being less than the width of the front part and / or the width of the rear part , the central part forming a thinned part of the base.
  • ▪ The base has a central part, arranged between the front part and the rear part, the front part and the rear part extending from the central part, forming rectilinear side members, the latter being able for example to extend parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • ▪ The holding part comprises an arm, extending from the base, the arm comprising an auxiliary support adjustable in height, along the transverse axis. The arm can be mobile in rotation relative to the base. The auxiliary support can be movable in rotation relative to the arm.

Un autre objet de l'invention est un procédé de disposition d'au moins un élément de couverture, pour recouvrir une goulotte s'étendant le long d'une piscine, la goulotte s'étendant, selon un axe vertical entre un fond de goulotte et une ouverture, la goulotte étant destinée à recueillir un trop-plein d'eau débordant de la piscine, à travers l'ouverture, le procédé comportant les étapes suivantes:

  1. a) disposition d'au moins une pièce de maintien selon le premier objet de l'invention, à travers l'ouverture de la goulotte, de telle sorte que la partie avant du socle soit disposée plus proche de la piscine que la partie arrière du socle, l'axe transversal étant orienté parallèlement à l'axe vertical;
  2. b) disposition d'un premier élément de couverture, de telle sorte que le premier élément de couverture s'appuie sur le premier support avant et le premier support arrière de la pièce de maintien;
  3. c) disposition d'un deuxième élément de couverture de telle sorte que le deuxième élément de couverture s'appuie sur le deuxième support avant et le deuxième support arrière de la pièce de maintien ;
Another object of the invention is a method of arranging at least one cover element, to cover a chute extending along a swimming pool, the chute extending, along a vertical axis between a chute bottom. and an opening, the chute being intended to collect an overflow of water overflowing from the swimming pool, through the opening, the method comprising the following steps:
  1. a) provision of at least one holding part according to the first object of the invention, through the opening of the chute, so that the front part of the base is placed closer to the pool than the rear part of the base, the transverse axis being oriented parallel to the vertical axis;
  2. b) arranging a first covering element, such that the first covering element rests on the first front support and the first rear support of the holding part;
  3. c) arranging a second covering element such that the second covering element rests on the second front support and the second rear support of the holding part;

le procédé comportant, préalablement ou postérieurement aux étapes b) et c), un ajustement de la hauteur du premier support avant et/ou du premier support arrière et/ou du deuxième support avant et/ou du deuxième support arrière, de façon à ajuster une position du premier élément de couverture ainsi qu'une position du deuxième élément de couverture.the method comprising, before or after steps b) and c), an adjustment of the height of the first front support and / or of the first rear support and / or of the second front support and / or of the second rear support, so as to adjust a position of the first covering element as well as a position of the second covering element.

Selon une variante, on dispose un même élément de couverture sur le premier support avant, le deuxième support avant, le premier support arrière et le deuxième support arrière, la hauteur de chacun de ces supports étant réglée pour ajuster une position de l'élément de couverture.According to a variant, the same cover element is placed on the first front support, the second front support, the first rear support and the second rear support, the height of each of these supports being adjusted to adjust a position of the control element. blanket.

Un autre objet de l'invention est un procédé de disposition d'un élément de couverture, pour recouvrir une goulotte s'étendant le long d'une piscine, la goulotte s'étendant, selon l'axe vertical, entre un fond de goulotte et une ouverture, la goulotte étant destinée à recueillir un trop-plein d'eau débordant de la piscine à travers l'ouverture, la goulotte formant un coin, le procédé comportant les étapes suivantes :

  1. a) disposition d'au moins une pièce de maintien selon le premier objet de l'invention, à travers l'ouverture de la goulotte, la pièce de maintien comportant un bras, s'étendant à partir du socle de la pièce de maintien, et comprenant un support auxiliaire ajustable en hauteur, la pièce de maintien étant disposée de telle sorte que la partie avant du socle soit disposée plus proche de la piscine que la partie arrière du socle, l'axe transversal étant orienté parallèlement à la verticale ;
  2. b) disposition d'un élément de couverture, comportant une partie biseautée, de telle sorte que l'élément de couverture s'appuie sur le premier support avant et sur le premier support arrière de la pièce de maintien, et/ou sur le deuxième support avant et sur le deuxième support arrière de la pièce de maintien, la partie biseauté de l'élément de couverture s'appuyant sur le support auxiliaire ;
le procédé comportant, préalablement et/ou postérieurement à l'étape b), un ajustement de la position du bras et du support auxiliaire de façon à ajuster une position de l'élément de couverture.Another object of the invention is a method of arranging a cover element, to cover a chute extending along a swimming pool, the chute extending, along the vertical axis, between a chute bottom and an opening, the chute being intended to collect an overflow of water overflowing from the swimming pool through the opening, the chute forming a wedge, the method comprising the following steps:
  1. a) provision of at least one holding part according to the first object of the invention, through the opening of the chute, the holding part comprising an arm, extending from the base of the holding part, and comprising an auxiliary support adjustable in height, the holding part being arranged such that the front part of the base is arranged closer to the pool than the rear part of the base, the transverse axis being oriented parallel to the vertical;
  2. b) arrangement of a cover element, comprising a bevelled part, such that the cover element rests on the first front support and on the first rear support of the holding piece, and / or on the second front support and on the second rear support of the holding piece, the bevelled part of the cover element resting on the auxiliary support;
the method comprising, before and / or after step b), an adjustment of the position of the arm and of the auxiliary support so as to adjust a position of the cover element.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui va suivre de modes particuliers de réalisation de l'invention, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et représentés sur les figures listées ci-dessous.Other advantages and characteristics will emerge more clearly from the description which follows of particular embodiments of the invention, given by way of non-limiting examples, and shown in the figures listed below.

FIGURESFIGURES

  • La figure 1, évoquée dans l'art antérieur, illustre les principaux composants disposés à la périphérie d'une piscine à débordement.The figure 1 , mentioned in the prior art, illustrates the main components arranged at the periphery of an infinity pool.
  • Les figures 2A à 2D sont des vues d'un exemple d'une pièce de maintien selon l'invention. La figure 2E montre un exemple d'utilisation d'une telle pièce de maintien.The figures 2A to 2D are views of an example of a holding part according to the invention. The figure 2E shows an example of the use of such a holding part.
  • Les figures 3A et 3B montrent une superposition de deux pièces de maintien l'une sur l'autre.The figures 3A and 3B show a superposition of two holding parts one on top of the other.
  • La figure 4 est un schéma montrant un autre exemple de pièce de maintien selon l'invention.The figure 4 is a diagram showing another example of a holding part according to the invention.
  • La figure 5A une adaptation d'une pièce de maintien, particulièrement adaptée à couvrir une goulotte au niveau d'un coin d'une piscine. La figure 5B montre un exemple d'utilisation d'une telle pièce de maintien.The figure 5A an adaptation of a retaining piece, particularly suitable for covering a chute at a corner of a swimming pool. The figure 5B shows an example of the use of such a holding part.
  • La figure 6 représente un exemple d'une pièce de maintien selon l'invention, recouvrant une goulotte, la goulotte formant un caniveau d'évacuation d'une eau de ruissellement.The figure 6 shows an example of a holding part according to the invention, covering a chute, the chute forming a drainage channel for runoff water.
  • La figure 7 montre une variante de réalisation de la pièce de maintien.The figure 7 shows an alternative embodiment of the holding part.
EXPOSE DE MODES DE REALISATION PARTICULIERSEXPOSURE OF PARTICULAR EMBODIMENTS

On a représenté, sur les figures 2A à 2D, une pièce de maintien 1 selon l'invention. La pièce de maintien est destinée à être disposée en travers d'une goulotte 3, cette dernière s'étendant le long d'une bordure 2b d'une piscine à débordement 2, comme représenté sur la figure 1. La piscine à débordement 2 présente un niveau de trop-plein, l'eau située en dessus du niveau de trop-plein s'écoulant par-dessus la bordure, dans la goulotte 3 de façon à être filtrée puis réinjectée dans la piscine. La bordure de la piscine forme un abord de la goulotte, tel que précédemment défini.We have shown, on the figures 2A to 2D , a holding part 1 according to the invention. The holding part is intended to be disposed across a chute 3, the latter extending along a border 2b of an infinity pool 2, as shown in Figure figure 1 . The infinity pool 2 has an overflow level, the water located above the overflow level flowing over the edge, into the chute 3 so as to be filtered and then reinjected into the pool. The edge of the pool forms an approach to the chute, as previously defined.

La pièce de maintien 1 est destinée à former un appui à des éléments de couverture, ces derniers recouvrant la goulotte 3, de façon à éviter une chute d'objets, d'animaux ou de personnes dans la goulotte 3. Les éléments de couverture sont de préférence disposés en étant alignés les uns aux autres, selon une position déterminée, et généralement selon une position horizontale, de façon à prolonger le niveau de trop-plein d'eau. Ainsi, une fine lame d'eau s'écoule sur les éléments de couverture, ce qui confère à la piscine un aspect esthétique.The holding part 1 is intended to form a support for the covering elements, the latter covering the chute 3, so as to prevent objects, animals or people from falling into the chute 3. The covering elements are preferably arranged while being aligned with each other, in a determined position, and generally in a horizontal position, so as to extend the level of overflow of water. Thus, a thin layer of water flows over the cover elements, which gives the pool an aesthetic appearance.

La pièce de maintien 1 comporte un socle 8, s'étendant :

  • parallèlement à un axe longitudinal X, selon une longueur L ;
  • parallèlement à un axe latéral Y, selon une largeur ℓ.
The holding part 1 comprises a base 8, extending:
  • parallel to a longitudinal axis X, along a length L;
  • parallel to a lateral axis Y, along a width ℓ.

L'axe longitudinal X est perpendiculaire de l'axe latéral Y. Ces deux axes forment un plan principal PXY. Durant l'utilisation de la pièce de maintien 1, le plan principal PXY est destiné à être horizontal, ou sensiblement horizontal. Par sensiblement horizontal, on entend horizontal à une tolérance angulaire près, cette dernière pouvant être par exemple de ± 10°, et de préférence ± 5°.The longitudinal axis X is perpendicular to the lateral axis Y. These two axes form a main plane P XY . During the use of the holding piece 1, the main plane P XY is intended to be horizontal, or substantially horizontal. By substantially horizontal is meant horizontal to within an angular tolerance, the latter possibly being for example ± 10 °, and preferably ± 5 °.

Perpendiculairement au plan principal PXY, le socle 8 s'étend selon une épaisseur e, parallèlement à un axe transversal Z. Durant l'utilisation de la pièce de maintien 1, l'axe transversal Z est de préférence vertical ou sensiblement vertical.Perpendicular to the main plane P XY , the base 8 extends along a thickness e, parallel to a transverse axis Z. During the use of the holding part 1, the transverse axis Z is preferably vertical or substantially vertical.

La longueur L du socle 8 peut être comprise entre 10 cm et 50 cm, en étant par exemple de l'ordre de 30 cm. La largeur ℓ du socle 8 est de préférence inférieure à la longueur L. La largeur ℓ peut être comprise entre 5 cm et 20 cm, par exemple de l'ordre de 10 cm. L'épaisseur e du socle 8 est généralement comprise entre 1 cm et 5 cm, par exemple de l'ordre de 2 cm.The length L of the base 8 can be between 10 cm and 50 cm, being for example of the order of 30 cm. The width ℓ of the base 8 is preferably less than the length L. The width ℓ can be between 5 cm and 20 cm, for example of the order of 10 cm. The thickness e of the base 8 is generally between 1 cm and 5 cm, for example of the order of 2 cm.

Le socle 8 s'étend de préférence parallèlement ou sensiblement parallèlement au plan principal PXY.The base 8 preferably extends parallel or substantially parallel to the main plane P XY .

Le socle 8 comporte une partie avant 10 ainsi qu'une partie arrière 20. La partie avant 10 et la partie arrière 20 sont séparées, selon l'axe longitudinal X, par une partie centrale 30. La partie centrale 30 s'étend de part et d'autre de la mi-longueur du socle 8. Lors de l'utilisation, la pièce de maintien 1 est utilisée de telle sorte que la partie avant 10 du socle 8 est plus proche de la piscine 2 que ne l'est la partie arrière 20. Autrement dit, la partie arrière 20 est plus éloignée de la piscine que la partie avant 10.The base 8 comprises a front part 10 as well as a rear part 20. The front part 10 and the rear part 20 are separated, along the longitudinal axis X, by a central part 30. The central part 30 extends on both sides. on the other side of the half-length of the base 8. During use, the holding part 1 is used so that the front part 10 of the base 8 is closer to the pool 2 than is the rear part 20. In other words, the rear part 20 is further from the pool than the front part 10.

Le socle s'étend, selon l'axe longitudinal X, entre un bord avant et un bord arrière. La partie avant 10 correspond aux 5 ou aux 10 premiers centimètres du socle 8, à partir du bord avant. La partie arrière 20 correspond aux 5 ou aux 10 premiers centimètres du socle 8, à partir du bord arrière.The base extends, along the longitudinal axis X, between a front edge and a rear edge. The front part 10 corresponds to the first 5 or 10 centimeters of the base 8, from the front edge. The rear part 20 corresponds to the first 5 or 10 centimeters of the base 8, from the rear edge.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2A, au niveau de la partie avant 10, la pièce de maintien 1 comporte un premier support avant 11 et un deuxième support avant 12. Ces derniers sont destinés à recevoir un élément de couverture, et à être au contact de l'élément de couverture. Le premier support avant 11 et le deuxième support avant 12 comportent de préférence une portion plane, s'étendant parallèlement au plan principal PXY. Le premier support avant 11 s'étend, par rapport au socle 8, selon une hauteur h11. Cette dernière est ajustable. Dans l'exemple représenté, le premier support avant comporte une tige filetée. La hauteur h11 est ajustable en actionnant la tige filetée, de façon à rapprocher ou éloigner le support 11 du socle 8.As can be seen on the figure 2A , at the level of the front part 10, the holding part 1 comprises a first front support 11 and a second front support 12. The latter are intended to receive a cover element, and to be in contact with the cover element. The first front support 11 and the second front support 12 preferably comprise a flat portion, extending parallel to the main plane P XY . The first front support 11 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 11 . The latter is adjustable. In the example shown, the first front support comprises a threaded rod. The height h 11 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 11 closer to or away from the base 8.

Le deuxième support avant 12 s'étend, par rapport au socle 8, selon une hauteur h12. Cette dernière est ajustable. Dans l'exemple représenté, le deuxième support avant 12 comporte une tige filetée et la hauteur h12 est ajustable en actionnant la tige filetée, de façon à rapprocher ou éloigner le support 12 du socle 8.The second front support 12 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 12 . The latter is adjustable. In the example shown, the second front support 12 comprises a threaded rod and the height h 12 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 12 closer to or away from the base 8.

Ainsi, les hauteurs h11, h12 auxquelles s'étendent respectivement le premier support avant 11 et le deuxième support avant 12 sont ajustables, et cela indépendamment les unes des autres.Thus, the heights h 11 , h 12 to which the first front support 11 and the second front support 12 extend respectively are adjustable, and that independently of each other.

La distance, selon l'axe latéral Y, entre les supports avant 11 et 12 est de préférence supérieure ou égale à 5 cm. Les supports avant 11 et 12 sont de préférence situés à un même niveau selon l'axe longitudinal X.The distance, along the lateral axis Y, between the front supports 11 and 12 is preferably greater than or equal to 5 cm. The front supports 11 and 12 are preferably located at the same level along the longitudinal axis X.

Au niveau de la bordure arrière 20, la pièce de maintien 1 comporte un premier support arrière 21 et un deuxième support arrière 22. Ces derniers sont destinés à recevoir un élément de couverture, et à être au contact de l'élément de couverture qu'ils soutiennent. Le premier support arrière 21 et le deuxième support arrière 22 comportent de préférence une portion plane, s'étendant parallèlement au plan principal PXY. Le premier support arrière 21 s'étend, par rapport au socle 8, selon une hauteur h21. Cette dernière est ajustable. Dans l'exemple représenté, le premier support arrière 21 comporte une tige filetée. La hauteur h21 est ajustable en actionnant la tige filetée, de façon à rapprocher ou éloigner le support 21 du socle 8. La figure 2B montre la tige filetée permettant l'ajustement de la hauteur h21, le même principe s'appliquant aux supports 11, 12 et 22.At the rear edge 20, the holding part 1 comprises a first rear support 21 and a second rear support 22. The latter are intended to receive a covering element, and to be in contact with the covering element that they support. The first rear support 21 and the second rear support 22 preferably comprise a planar portion, extending parallel to the principal plane P XY . The first rear support 21 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 21 . The latter is adjustable. In the example shown, the first rear support 21 comprises a threaded rod. The height h 21 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 21 closer to or away from the base 8. The figure 2B shows the threaded rod allowing the height adjustment h 21 , the same principle applying to supports 11, 12 and 22.

Le deuxième support arrière 22 s'étend, par rapport au socle 8, selon une hauteur h22. Cette dernière est ajustable. Dans l'exemple représenté, le deuxième support arrière 22 comporte une tige filetée et la hauteur h22 est ajustable en actionnant la tige filetée, de façon à rapprocher ou éloigner le support 22 par rapport au socle 8.The second rear support 22 extends, relative to the base 8, at a height h 22 . The latter is adjustable. In the example shown, the second rear support 22 comprises a threaded rod and the height h 22 is adjustable by actuating the threaded rod, so as to bring the support 22 closer to or away from the base 8.

Ainsi, les hauteurs h21, h22 auxquelles s'étendent respectivement le premier support arrière 21 et le deuxième support arrière 22 sont ajustables, et cela indépendamment les unes des autres.Thus, the heights h 21 , h 22 to which the first rear support 21 and the second rear support 22 extend respectively are adjustable, and that independently of each other.

La distance, selon l'axe latéral Y, entre les supports arrière 21 et 22 est de préférence supérieure ou égale à 5 cm. Les supports arrière 21 et 22 sont de préférence situés à un même niveau selon l'axe longitudinal X.The distance, along the lateral axis Y, between the rear supports 21 and 22 is preferably greater than or equal to 5 cm. The rear supports 21 and 22 are preferably located at the same level along the longitudinal axis X.

De préférence, les supports avant ou arrière sont mobiles en rotation par rapport au socle 8. Sur la figure 2B, seul le premier support arrière 21 a été représenté. On a cependant représenté les hauteurs h11, h12, h21 et h22 précédemment évoquées.Preferably, the front or rear supports are movable in rotation relative to the base 8. On the figure 2B , only the first rear support 21 has been shown. However, the heights h 11 , h 12 , h 21 and h 22 mentioned above have been shown.

Le socle 8 présente une ouverture 31, ménagée parallèlement à l'axe transversal Z. Dans l'exemple représenté, l'ouverture 31 est disposée au niveau de la partie centrale 30, à mi-longueur et à mi-largeur du socle 8.The base 8 has an opening 31, formed parallel to the transverse axis Z. In the example shown, the opening 31 is arranged at the level of the central part 30, at mid-length and at mid-width of the base 8.

L'ouverture 31 peut permettre une insertion d'un moyen de fixation des éléments de couverture maintenus par la pièce de maintien 1. En effet, dans certaines applications, les éléments de couverture doivent être fixés à la goulotte, par un moyen de fixation de type vis, écrou, tige ou bride s'engageant dans l'ouverture 31. Ces applications concernent principalement les piscines à usage professionnel, par exemple des piscines d'hôtels. De ce fait, l'accès à la goulotte est moins aisé. Une autre utilisation de l'ouverture 31 sera détaillée par la suite, en lien avec les figures 5A et 5B.The opening 31 can allow insertion of a means for fixing the cover elements held by the retaining part 1. In fact, in certain applications, the cover elements must be fixed to the chute, by a fixing means of screw, nut, rod or flange type engaging in the opening 31. These applications mainly relate to swimming pools for professional use, for example hotel swimming pools. As a result, access to the chute is less easy. Another use of the opening 31 will be detailed below, in connection with the figures 5A and 5B .

Le socle 8 peut être réalisé dans une matière plastique, par exemple par moulage, ce qui permet d'obtenir un socle léger, résistant et peu cher. Les supports peuvent être réalisés en métal. Les butées avant ou arrière peuvent être réalisées en matière plastique lorsqu'il s'agit de butées sécables.The base 8 can be made of a plastic material, for example by molding, which makes it possible to obtain a light, resistant and inexpensive base. The supports can be made of metal. The front or rear stops can be made of plastic in the case of breakable stops.

Les figures 2C et 2D montrent respectivement une vue de dessus et une vue de côté de la pièce de maintien représentée sur les figures 2A et 2B. Sur ces figures, on distingue la bordure 2b de la piscine 2, dont le trop-plein d'eau s'écoule dans une goulotte 3. La goulotte 3 est délimitée par un fond de goulotte 3.1, ainsi que par deux parois latérales 3.3 et 3.4, ces dernières s'étendant selon un axe vertical V, le long de la bordure de la piscine. La goulotte comporte une ouverture 3.2, à travers laquelle le trop-plein d'eau peut pénétrer dans la goulotte 3, de façon à s'écouler vers le fond de la goulotte. L'écoulement de l'eau de la piscine vers la goulotte est schématisé par des flèches coudées sur la figure 2D. Sur cette figure, la goulotte 3 comporte un épaulement 3.5 adjacent de l'ouverture 3.2. La pièce de maintien 1 repose sur l'épaulement 3.5.The figures 2C and 2D show respectively a top view and a side view of the holding part shown in the figures 2A and 2B . In these figures, we can see the edge 2b of the swimming pool 2, the water overflow of which flows into a chute 3. The chute 3 is delimited by a bottom of the chute 3.1, as well as by two side walls 3.3 and 3.4, the latter extending along a vertical axis V, along the edge of the swimming pool. The chute has an opening 3.2, through which the overflow of water can enter the chute 3, so as to flow to the bottom of the chute. The flow of water from the swimming pool to the chute is shown schematically by angled arrows on the 2D figure . In this figure, the chute 3 has a shoulder 3.5 adjacent to the opening 3.2. The retaining part 1 rests on the shoulder 3.5.

La figure 2C et la figure 2D schématisent un maintien d'un premier élément de couverture 41 par le premier support avant 11 et par le premier support arrière 21. On comprend que le réglage des hauteurs h11 et h21 permet d'ajuster précisément la position du premier élément de couverture 41. Si, lors de la fabrication de la piscine, la bordure de la piscine ou la goulotte connaissent une variation de hauteur selon l'axe vertical V, l'ajustement indépendant des hauteurs h11 et h21 permet de rattraper la variation, de façon à ce que le premier élément de couverture 41 s'étende selon une position prédéterminée, par exemple horizontalement.The figure 2C and the 2D figure show schematically a maintenance of a first cover element 4 1 by the first front support 11 and by the first rear support 21. It is understood that the adjustment of the heights h 11 and h 21 makes it possible to precisely adjust the position of the first cover element 4 1 . If, during the manufacture of the swimming pool, the edge of the swimming pool or the chute undergoes a variation in height along the vertical axis V, the independent adjustment of the heights h 11 and h 21 makes it possible to make up for the variation, so as to that the first cover element 4 1 extends in a predetermined position, for example horizontally.

Sur la figure 2C, on a également représenté un deuxième élément de couverture 42, ce dernier prenant appui sur le deuxième support avant 12 et le deuxième support arrière 22. Le réglage des hauteurs h12 et h22 permet d'ajuster précisément la position du deuxième élément de couverture 42, indépendamment du premier élément de couverture 41. Ainsi, la pièce de maintien 1 permet :

  • par le premier support avant 11 et par le premier support arrière 21, l'ajustement de la position du premier élément de couverture 41.
  • par le deuxième support avant 21 et par le deuxième support arrière 22, l'ajustement de la position du deuxième élément de couverture 42, ce dernier étant distinct du premier élément de couverture 41.
On the figure 2C , there is also shown a second cover element 4 2 , the latter resting on the second front support 12 and the second rear support 22. The adjustment the heights h 12 and h 22 allows the position of the second covering element 4 2 to be precisely adjusted, independently of the first covering element 4 1 . Thus, the holding part 1 allows:
  • by the first front support 11 and by the first rear support 21, the adjustment of the position of the first cover element 4 1 .
  • by the second front support 21 and by the second rear support 22, the adjustment of the position of the second cover element 4 2 , the latter being separate from the first cover element 4 1 .

Ainsi, la pièce de maintien 1 est disposée au niveau d'une interface entre deux éléments de couverture adjacents. Cela permet de former une liaison rigide entre les deux éléments de couverture adjacents. On évite ainsi que deux éléments de couverture adjacents soient mobiles l'un par rapport à l'autre, par exemple lorsqu'une personne se déplace sur les éléments de couverture. Cela contribue à augmenter le confort d'utilisation ainsi que la qualité perçue.Thus, the holding part 1 is arranged at an interface between two adjacent cover elements. This makes it possible to form a rigid connection between the two adjacent cover elements. This prevents two adjacent cover elements from being movable with respect to one another, for example when a person moves on the cover elements. This contributes to increasing the comfort of use as well as the perceived quality.

Chaque élément de couverture peut être, de façon non limitative, une dalle, une pierre, ou une planche, ou un caillebotis.Each covering element can be, without limitation, a slab, a stone, or a board, or a grating.

La position de chaque élément de couverture peut également être ajustée parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal X. Pour ce faire, la pièce de maintien 1 comporte une butée avant 13, s'étendant à partir de la partie avant 10, en s'éloignant du socle 8. La butée avant 13 définit une première distance d'extension d1, selon l'axe longitudinal X, cette dernière pouvant varier de quelques mm à quelques cm, par exemple 2 ou 3 cm. De préférence, la butée avant 13 est configurée de telle sorte que la première distance d'extension d1 soit ajustable. La pièce de maintien 1 comporte une butée arrière 23, s'étendant à partir de la partie arrière 20, en s'éloignant du socle 8. La butée arrière 23 définit une deuxième distance d'extension d2, selon l'axe longitudinal X, cette dernière pouvant varier de quelques mm à quelques cm, par exemple 2 ou 3 cm. De préférence, la butée arrière 23 est configurée de telle sorte que la deuxième distance d'extension d2 soit ajustable.The position of each cover element can also be adjusted parallel to the longitudinal axis X. To do this, the holding part 1 has a front stop 13, extending from the front part 10, away from the front part. base 8. The front stop 13 defines a first extension distance d 1 , along the longitudinal axis X, the latter possibly varying from a few mm to a few cm, for example 2 or 3 cm. Preferably, the front stop 13 is configured such that the first extension distance d 1 is adjustable. The holding piece 1 comprises a rear stop 23, extending from the rear part 20, away from the base 8. The rear stop 23 defines a second extension distance d 2 , along the longitudinal axis X , the latter may vary from a few mm to a few cm, for example 2 or 3 cm. Preferably, the rear stop 23 is configured such that the second extension distance d 2 is adjustable.

Dans l'exemple représenté en lien avec les figures 2A à 2E, la pièce de maintien comporte deux butées avant 13 et deux butées arrière 23. Chaque butée avant 13 est sécable, de sorte que la première distance d'extension d1 peut être ajustée en retirant tout ou partie de la butée avant 13. Chaque butée arrière 23 comporte une tige filetée, de telle sorte que la deuxième distance d'extension peut être ajustée en actionnant la tige filetée. Le réglage par tige filetée permet un réglage particulièrement précis.In the example shown in connection with figures 2A to 2E , the holding piece comprises two front stops 13 and two rear stops 23. Each front stop 13 is breakable, so that the first extension distance d 1 can be adjusted by removing all or part of the front stop 13. Each stopper rear 23 has a threaded rod, so that the second extension distance can be adjusted by actuating the threaded rod. The adjustment by threaded rod allows a particularly precise adjustment.

L'ajustement de la première distance d'extension d1 et/ou de la deuxième distance d'extension d2 permet de régler la position du socle 8, ainsi que des supports 11, 12, 21 et 22, selon l'axe longitudinal X.Adjusting the first extension distance d 1 and / or the second extension distance d 2 makes it possible to adjust the position of the base 8, as well as the supports 11, 12, 21 and 22, along the longitudinal axis X.

Ainsi, la pièce de maintien 1 permet un réglage de la position des supports selon l'axe transversal Z, en ajustant les hauteurs h11, h12, h21 et h22, ainsi que selon l'axe longitudinal X, en ajustant la première distance d'extension d1 ainsi que la deuxième distance d'extension d2. L'ajustement des distances d'extension d1 et d2 permet en outre d'exercer une pression, selon l'axe longitudinal X, de façon à bloquer chaque pièce de maintien.Thus, the holding part 1 allows adjustment of the position of the supports along the transverse axis Z, by adjusting the heights h 11 , h 12 , h 21 and h 22 , as well as along the longitudinal axis X, by adjusting the height. first extension distance d 1 as well as the second extension distance d 2 . The adjustment of the extension distances d 1 and d 2 also makes it possible to exert a pressure, along the longitudinal axis X, so as to block each holding part.

La disposition des éléments de couverture 41 et 42 sur la pièce de maintien 1 permet en outre d'obtenir un maintien ferme des éléments de couverture, tout en autorisant un retrait d'un élément de couverture, de façon à pouvoir aisément accéder à la goulotte, par exemple pour des opérations de maintenance.The arrangement of the cover elements 4 1 and 4 2 on the holding part 1 also makes it possible to obtain a firm hold of the covering elements, while allowing a removal of a covering element, so as to be able to easily access it. the chute, for example for maintenance operations.

La figure 2E représente un schéma illustrant une pièce de maintien 1, sur lequel un premier élément de couverture 41 est disposé. Le premier élément de couverture 41 repose sur le premier support avant 11 et le premier support arrière 12. On distingue une partie du premier support arrière 12. Sur cette figure, le deuxième support avant 21 et le deuxième support arrière 22 sont libres, dans l'attente de la disposition d'un deuxième élément de couverture 42 sur ces derniers. La pièce permet ainsi le maintien de deux éléments de couverture adjacents l'un de l'autre.The figure 2E is a diagram illustrating a holding part 1, on which a first cover element 4 1 is arranged. The first cover element 4 1 rests on the first front support 11 and the first rear support 12. A part of the first rear support 12 can be seen. In this figure, the second front support 21 and the second rear support 22 are free, in awaiting the provision of a second cover element 4 2 on the latter. The part thus allows the maintenance of two cover elements adjacent to each other.

Comme représenté sur les figures 2A et 2B, la pièce de maintien 1 peut comporter au moins une entretoise. Sur ces figures, on a représenté une entretoise avant 14, disposée au niveau de la partie avant 10 du socle 8, ainsi qu'une entretoise arrière 24, disposée au niveau de la partie arrière 20 du socle 8. Chaque entretoise s'étend selon l'axe transversal Z. Un exemple d'utilisation d'une entretoise est donné sur les figures 3A et 3B. Sur ces figures, on a représenté un assemblage de deux pièces de maintien 1 et 1', l'une sur l'autre, formant une superposition selon l'axe transversal Z. Les deux pièces de maintien 1 et 1' sont identiques. Une telle superposition est utile en cas de discontinuité importante de hauteur de la goulotte 3 et/ou de la bordure de la piscine. Sur les figures 3A et 3B, on a représenté une pièce de maintien 1', comportant un socle 8', à partir duquel s'étendent deux entretoises 14' et 24'. La pièce de maintien 1' est emboîtée sur les entretoises 14 et 24 s'étendant à partir du support 8 de la pièce de maintien 1. Chaque entretoise 14, 24 permet un emboîtement de deux pièces de maintien 1, 1' l'une sur l'autre, de telle sorte que leurs socles respectifs 8 et 8' s'étendent l'un parallèlement à l'autre.As shown on figures 2A and 2B , the holding part 1 may include at least one spacer. In these figures, there is shown a front spacer 14, disposed at the level of the front part 10 of the base 8, as well as a rear spacer 24, disposed at the level of the rear part 20 of the base 8. Each spacer extends along the transverse axis Z. An example of the use of a spacer is given on figures 3A and 3B . In these figures, there is shown an assembly of two holding parts 1 and 1 ', one on top of the other, forming a superposition along the transverse axis Z. The two holding parts 1 and 1' are identical. Such a superposition is useful in the event of a significant discontinuity in the height of the chute 3 and / or of the edge of the swimming pool. On the figures 3A and 3B , there is shown a retaining part 1 ', comprising a base 8', from which extend two spacers 14 'and 24'. The retaining part 1 'is fitted onto the spacers 14 and 24 extending from the support 8 of the retaining part 1. Each spacer 14, 24 allows two retaining parts 1 to be fitted together, 1 'on top of each other, so that their respective bases 8 and 8' extend parallel to each other.

La figure 4 représente un autre mode de réalisation d'une pièce de maintien 1. La pièce de maintien 1 comporte une partie centrale 30, se présentant sous la forme d'une poutre métallique s'étendant parallèlement à l'axe latéral Y. La partie avant 10 est formée de deux longerons parallèles à l'axe longitudinal X. Un premier support avant 11 est disposé au niveau d'une extrémité du premier longeron avant 101, tandis qu'un deuxième support avant 12 est disposé au niveau d'une extrémité du deuxième longeron avant 102. La partie arrière 20 est formée de deux longerons parallèles à l'axe longitudinal X. Un premier support arrière 21 est disposé au niveau d'une extrémité du premier longeron arrière 201, tandis qu'un deuxième support arrière 22 est disposé au niveau d'une extrémité du deuxième longeron arrière 202.The figure 4 shows another embodiment of a holding part 1. The holding part 1 comprises a central part 30, in the form of a metal beam extending parallel to the lateral axis Y. The front part 10 is formed of two side members parallel to the longitudinal axis X. A first front support 11 is arranged at one end of the first front side member 10 1 , while a second front support 12 is arranged at one end of the second front side member 10 2 . The rear part 20 is formed of two side members parallel to the longitudinal axis X. A first rear support 21 is arranged at one end of the first rear side member 20 1 , while a second rear support 22 is arranged at the level of 'one end of the second rear spar 20 2 .

La figure 5A montre une variante de la pièce de maintien décrite en lien avec les figures 2A à 2E. Cette variante est adaptée à maintenir un élément de couverture au niveau du coin d'une piscine. Selon cette variante, la pièce de maintien 1 comporte un bras 32, s'étendant à partir du socle 8, et pouvant être mobile en rotation par rapport au socle 8. Dans l'exemple représenté, le bras 32 est solidaire du socle 8 par une fixation pratiquée au niveau de l'ouverture 31 précédemment décrite. Le bras s'étend, à partir du socle 8, jusqu'à une extrémité comportant un support, dit support auxiliaire 33. La hauteur h33 du support auxiliaire 33, par rapport au bras 32, peut être ajustée. A l'instar des supports 11, 12, 21 et 22 précédemment décrit, le support auxiliaire 33 peut comporter une tige filetée, permettant à ce dernier d'être mobile en rotation par rapport au bras 32. La tige filetée permet également un réglage de la hauteur h33.The figure 5A shows a variant of the holding part described in connection with the figures 2A to 2E . This variant is suitable for maintaining a covering element at the level of the corner of a swimming pool. According to this variant, the holding part 1 comprises an arm 32, extending from the base 8, and being able to be movable in rotation relative to the base 8. In the example shown, the arm 32 is secured to the base 8 by an attachment made at the opening 31 described above. The arm extends, from the base 8, to an end comprising a support, said auxiliary support 33. The height h 33 of the auxiliary support 33, relative to the arm 32, can be adjusted. Like the supports 11, 12, 21 and 22 previously described, the auxiliary support 33 can include a threaded rod, allowing the latter to be movable in rotation relative to the arm 32. The threaded rod also allows adjustment of height h 33 .

La figure 5B montre un exemple d'utilisation de la pièce décrite sur la figure 5A. Selon cet exemple, on a représenté un premier support avant 11 et un premier support arrière 21, ces derniers maintenant un élément de couverture 41c dont la géométrie est adaptée à couvrir la goulotte au niveau d'un coin 6 formé par cette dernière. Sur la figure 5B, l'élément de couverture 41c est représenté en transparence. En particulier, selon cet exemple de réalisation, l'élément de couverture 41c présente, parallèlement au plan principal, une forme trapézoïdale. Le bras 32 est disposé de façon à ce que le support auxiliaire 33 supporte une portion biseautée de l'élément de couverture 41c, la portion biseautée formant un angle aigu.The figure 5B shows an example of the use of the part described on the figure 5A . According to this example, a first front support 11 and a first rear support 21 have been shown, the latter maintaining a cover element 4 1c , the geometry of which is adapted to cover the chute at a corner 6 formed by the latter. On the figure 5B , the cover element 4 1c is shown in transparency. In particular, according to this exemplary embodiment, the cover element 4 1c has, parallel to the main plane, a trapezoidal shape. The arm 32 is arranged so that the auxiliary support 33 supports a bevelled portion of the cover element 41c , the bevelled portion forming an acute angle.

La figure 6 montre une utilisation de la pièce de maintien 1 selon l'invention pour recouvrir partiellement une goulotte 3, cette dernière formant un caniveau. Le caniveau est destiné à une collecte d'eaux de ruissellement, s'écoulant dans la goulotte par une ouverture 3.2 de cette dernière. Selon un tel mode de réalisation, la hauteur de la goulotte, selon l'axe Z, peut être de l'ordre de 10 ou 20 cm, voire davantage. Sur la figure 6, l'écoulement de l'eau de ruissellement est matérialisé par les flèches coudées. L'eau de ruissellement peut être une eau de pluie ou une eau usée. La goulotte 3 la conduit vers un exutoire, de type stockage d'eau de pluie ou égout. De même que précédemment décrit, la goulotte 3 s'étend entre deux parois verticales 3.2 et 3.3 jusqu'à un fond 3.1. Elle peut comporter un épaulement 3.5 sur lequel s'appuie la pièce de maintien 1. Sur la pièce de maintien 1 peut être déposé un élément de couverture 4.1, par exemple une grille ou un caillebottis. La pièce de maintien 1 permet d'ajuster la position de l'élément de couverture 4.1 selon l'axe transversal Z, confondu avec la verticale V, en réglant les supports 11 et 21, ou selon l'axe longitudinal X, en réglant les butées avant et arrière 13 et 23. Cela permet d'ajuster la position de l'élément de couverture 4.1 de manière à ce que ce dernier soit disposé dans une continuité par rapport aux abords du caniveau.The figure 6 shows a use of the holding part 1 according to the invention to partially cover a chute 3, the latter forming a channel. The gutter is intended for the collection of runoff water, flowing into the gutter through an opening 3.2 of this last. According to such an embodiment, the height of the chute, along the Z axis, may be of the order of 10 or 20 cm, or even more. On the figure 6 , the flow of runoff water is shown by the bent arrows. The runoff water can be rainwater or wastewater. The chute 3 leads it to an outlet, of the rainwater or sewer storage type. As previously described, the chute 3 extends between two vertical walls 3.2 and 3.3 to a bottom 3.1. It may include a shoulder 3.5 on which the retaining piece 1 rests. On the retaining piece 1, a covering element 4.1 may be deposited, for example a grid or a grating. The holding piece 1 makes it possible to adjust the position of the cover element 4.1 along the transverse axis Z, coincident with the vertical V, by adjusting the supports 11 and 21, or along the longitudinal axis X, by adjusting the front and rear stops 13 and 23. This makes it possible to adjust the position of the cover element 4.1 so that the latter is arranged in continuity with respect to the approaches to the channel.

La figure 7 illustre une variante de réalisation, selon laquelle l'ajustement de la pièce de maintien, selon l'axe longitudinal X, est réalisé en modulant la longueur L du socle 8. Pour cela, la longueur L du socle 8 est ajustable. On dispose alors d'un moyen d'ajustement 35 de la longueur L du socle, par exemple disposé au niveau de la partie centrale 30, et représenté sur la figure 7 par une double flèche, pour régler la longueur L du socle 8. Le moyen d'ajustement 35 peut être un espaceur, séparant le socle, au niveau de la partie centrale 30, en une portion avant 8.1 et une portion arrière 8.2, l'espaceur reliant la portion avant 8.1 à la portion arrière 8.2, et permettant de régler un espacement entre les deux portions. L'élément d'ajustement 35 peut être combiné avec les butées avant et arrière 13, 23 précédemment décrites.The figure 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment, according to which the adjustment of the holding part, along the longitudinal axis X, is carried out by modulating the length L of the base 8. For this, the length L of the base 8 is adjustable. There is then a means 35 for adjusting the length L of the base, for example disposed at the level of the central part 30, and shown in figure 7 by a double arrow, to adjust the length L of the base 8. The adjustment means 35 may be a spacer, separating the base, at the level of the central part 30, into a front portion 8.1 and a rear portion 8.2, the spacer connecting the front portion 8.1 to the rear portion 8.2, and making it possible to adjust a spacing between the two portions. The adjustment element 35 can be combined with the front and rear stops 13, 23 previously described.

L'invention est principalement destinée recouvrir une goulotte en permettant de disposer des éléments de couverture en continuité avec les abords de la goulotte. Elle peut être mise en œuvre dans une goulotte adjacente à une piscine ou un bassin, ou sur une goulotte formant un caniveau.The invention is mainly intended to cover a chute by allowing the covering elements to be placed in continuity with the surroundings of the chute. It can be implemented in a chute adjacent to a swimming pool or a basin, or on a chute forming a channel.

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  1. Holding piece (1) for arrangement on a channel (3), the channel being configured to collect an overflow of water, the holding piece being configured to hold at least one cover element (41, 41c, 42) covering the channel, the holding piece having a base (8) extending:
    - parallel to a longitudinal axis (X), between a front portion (10) and a rear portion (20), defining a length (L);
    - parallel to a lateral axis (Y), perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, defining a width (ℓ);
    - the lateral axis and the longitudinal axis defining a main plane (PXY), according to which the base (8) extends, the base extending parallel to a transverse axis (Z), perpendicular to the main plane, defining a thickness (e);
    the holding piece with :
    - at the front part (10), a first front support (11) and a second front support (12), the first front support and the second front support being spaced from each other along the lateral axis (Y) ;
    - at the rear part (20), a first rear support (21) and a second rear support (22), the first rear support (21) and the second rear support (22) being spaced from each other along the lateral axis (Y);
    - the first front support (11), the first rear support (21), the second front support (12) and the second rear support (22) being adjustable in height, parallel to the transverse axis (Z), independently of one another relative to the base (8);
    the holding piece being characterized in that:
    - at least one front support (11, 12) or at least one rear support (21, 22) is connected to the base (8) by means of a threaded rod, so that the height adjustment of the support (h11, h12, h21, h22) is achieved by actuating the threaded rod ;
    in such a way that:
    - the heights, relative to the base, of the first front support (11) and the first rear support (21) can be adjusted, independently of each other, to form a support for a first cover element (41,41c);
    - the heights, relative to the base, of the second front support (21) and the second rear support (22) can be adjusted independently of one another to form a support for the first cover element (41, 41c) or a second cover element (42).
  2. Holding piece according to claim 1, comprising at least one front stop (13), extending from the front part (10) of the base, away from the base (8), the front stop defining, along the longitudinal axis (X), an adjustable front extension distance (d1).
  3. Holding piece according to claim 2, wherein :
    - the front stop (13) is connected to the base by a threaded rod, in which case the adjustment of the front extension distance (d1) is carried out by actuating the threaded rod ;
    - or the front stop is breakable, in which case the adjustment of the front extension distance (d1) is achieved by cutting out all or part of the front stop.
  4. Holding piece according to any of the preceding claims, having at least one rear stop (23) extending from the rear part (20) away from the base (8), the rear stop forming, along the longitudinal axis (X), an adjustable rear extension distance (d2).
  5. Holding piece according to claim 4, wherein :
    - the rear stop (23) is connected to the base by a threaded rod, whereby the adjustment of the rear extension distance (d2) is carried out by actuating the threaded rod ;
    - or the back stop (23) is breakable, in which case the adjustment of the back extension distance (d2) is achieved by cutting out all or part of the back stop.
  6. Holding piece according to any of the preceding claims, having a means (35) for adjusting the length (L) of the base (8).
  7. Holding piece according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one spacer (14, 24), connected to the base, and extending perpendicularly to the latter, the spacer defining a spacer height (h14, h24) along the transverse axis (Z), the spacer allowing two holding pieces (1, 1') to be superimposed on top of each other, along the transverse axis (Z).
  8. Holding piece according to claim 7, comprising :
    - at least one front spacer (14), integral with the front part (10) of the base ;
    - at least one rear spacer (24), integral with the rear part (20) of the base.
  9. Holding piece according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one front support (11, 12) or rear support (21, 22) is configured to be brought into contact with the first covering member (41,41c) or the second covering member (42).
  10. Holding piece according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base (8) has a central portion (30) disposed between the front portion (10) and the rear portion (20), the width of the central portion along the lateral axis (Y) being less than the width of the front portion and/or the width of the rear portion, the central portion forming a tapered portion of the base (8).
  11. Holding piece according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the base (8) has a central portion (30) disposed between the front portion (10) and the rear portion (20), the front portion and the rear portion extending from the central portion forming straight longitudinal members (101, 102, 201, 202).
  12. Holding piece according to any of the preceding claims, comprising an arm (32) extending from the base (8), the arm comprising an auxiliary support (33) adjustable in height along the transverse axis Z.
  13. Holding piece according to claim 12, in which the arm (32) is rotatable relative to the base.
  14. Method of arranging at least one cover element (41, 42) for covering a channel (3) extending along a swimming pool (2), the channel extending along a vertical axis (V) between a channel bottom (3.1) and an opening (3.2), the channel being intended to receive an overflow of water overflowing from the swimming pool through the opening, the method comprising the following steps :
    a) arrangement of at least one holding piece (1) according to any of the preceding claims, through the opening of the channel (3.2), in such a way that the front part of the base (10) is arranged closer to the pool than the rear part of the base (20), the transverse axis (Z) being oriented parallel to the vertical axis (V);
    b) arrangement of a first cover element (41), such that the first cover element rests on the first front support (11) and on the first rear support (21) of the holding piece (1);
    c) arrangement of a second cover element (42), so that the second cover element rests on the second front support (21) and the second rear support (22) of the holding piece (1);
    the method comprising, before or after steps b) and c), adjusting the height of the first front support (11) and/or the first rear support (12) and/or the second front support (21) and/or the second rear support (22) so as to adjust a position of the first cover element (41) as well as a position of the second cover element (42).
  15. Method of arranging at least one cover element (41c) for covering a channel (3) extending along a swimming pool (2), the channel extending along a vertical axis (V) between a channel base (3.1) and an opening (3.2), the channel being intended to receive an overflow of water overflowing from the swimming pool through the opening, the channel forming a wedge (6), the method comprising the following steps :
    a) arrangement of at least one holding piece (1) according to any one of claims 12 to 13 through the opening of the channel (3.2) in such a way that the front part (10) of the base is arranged closer to the pool than the rear part (20) of the base, the transverse axis (Z) being oriented parallel to the vertical axis (V);
    b) arrangement of the cover element (41c), having a bevelled portion, such that the cover element rests on the first front support (11) and on the first rear support (21), wherein the bevelled portion of the cover element rests on the auxiliary support (33);
    the method comprising, before and/or after step b), adjusting the position of the arm (32) and the auxiliary support (33) so as to adjust a position of the cover element (41c).
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