EP3611319B1 - Assemblage pour porte sectionelle et porte sectionelle - Google Patents

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EP3611319B1
EP3611319B1 EP19191382.1A EP19191382A EP3611319B1 EP 3611319 B1 EP3611319 B1 EP 3611319B1 EP 19191382 A EP19191382 A EP 19191382A EP 3611319 B1 EP3611319 B1 EP 3611319B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D1/00—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
    • E05D1/04—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges with guide members shaped as circular arcs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/16—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane
    • E05D15/24—Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane consisting of parts connected at their edges
    • E05D15/242—Hinge connections between the parts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/26—Form, shape
    • E05Y2800/266—Form, shape curved
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/40—Protection
    • E05Y2800/41—Protection against finger injury
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/106—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof for garages

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  • the invention relates to a kit and a sectional gate.
  • Sectional gates are essentially known in the state of the art. Such gates comprise a plurality of panels arranged along each other in a mutually hinge way.
  • the panels are arranged adjacently in a vertical way, and they close off the gate opening. From this configuration, they can be moved upwards along a predetermined path, into an open configuration. Thereby, the panels are hidden mostly horizontally/hanging in an inclined way, for example along the ceiling of a closable inner space.
  • sectional gates Important characteristics of sectional gates are i.e. the look, durability, maintenance friendliness, material cost, production cost, insulation value, draught and moisture proofing, the total mass and rigidity. Furthermore, special attention is paid to the safety of sectional gates. For example, the design of the panels is often such that no fingers can get clasped when mutually hinge. Said sectional gates are also said to be “finger-safe”. Often, the panel edges are thereto formed as a "groove”, on the one hand, and a “tooth” or “tongue”, on the other hand.
  • EP 0 623 724 describes a sectional gate that is composed of PU full-foamed sandwich panels with steel outer coating. Each panel comprises extruded hinge portions at the bottom and at the top. These hinge portions do not only ensure a mutual hinge connection, but also the finger-safe cooperation of the panels. For the latter, the hinge portions are respectively designed as tongue and groove. They are an integral portion of the sandwich panels, as a result of which they cannot be replaced individually.
  • the panels can be desirable to make the panels from a natural material such as wood.
  • a natural material such as wood.
  • a tongued and grooved design is very fragile and wear-sensitive.
  • the panel material, together with the design of the hinge means should allow a sufficiently robust coupling. For these reasons, relatively heavy, wood panels are applied only rarely.
  • EP 2 118 418 describes another hinge system for sectional gates.
  • the system provides a male and a female edge profile, for a mutual hinge connection cooperation.
  • the male hinge profile moreover contributes to the finger safety, by means of a bent wing.
  • a disadvantage is that this profile significantly determines the look of the sectional gate, which can be undesirable from an aesthetic point of view.
  • DE 10 2015 205 655 describes two hinge profiles for a sectional gate. It is about two aluminium extruded profiles that can be coupled in a hinge way. Such profiles can be attached to the edge portions of a foam plate by means of screws, for forming a sectional gate panel. Again however, the hinge profiles significantly determine the look of the gate.
  • WO 1994 05887 also describes an upper profile portion and a lower profile portion for coupling panels.
  • the profile portions have curved sections that mutually interact, at a certain distance from their pivoting connection. At least one of the curved sections is coupled to the hinge point via an inclined flange (in an angle).
  • the profile portions (with their curved sections) are mounted against the inner sides of the panels. They broaden, as it were, the lower and upper edges of the panels. The panels are insulated at the inside. As a result, they are thicker.
  • US 2005 183 834 additionally discloses a hinge assembly with hinge members attached to the top and bottom edges of wood panels.
  • US 2007 000 623 describes and shows a sectional gate of which the panels are composed of an outer layer + insulating filling material. Typically, it is about full-foamed sandwich panels. In a closed state, blocking elements (provided along the upper edges of the panels) push against sealing blocks (provided along the lower edges of the panels). Thus, there is a certain sealing. It is however uncertain if a detached blocking element and sealing block offer a sound sealing. Also, because the edges of the sandwich panels are only resistant to a limited compressive force. At frequent charging and relieving (when closing and opening the gate), the coating and/or the insulation foam can be affected by fatiguing.
  • WO9405887 discloses a kit with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention aims to find a solution for at least some of the above-mentioned problems.
  • the invention provides a new type of kit for forming a sectional gate and corresponding hinge system, in which at least one of said characteristics is improved.
  • the invention is directed to a free choice of material for the panels, while guaranteeing the sturdiness and durability.
  • the look of the sectional gate can significantly be directed.
  • the invention is directed to a maximum sturdiness and durability.
  • the look of the sectional gate should be affected by the hinge profiles as little as possible; preferably, the look is determined maximally by the choice of material of the panels.
  • the sectional gate In closed state, the sectional gate should be moisture- and draught-proof.
  • the invention in a first aspect, relates to a kit according to claim 1, for forming sectional gates.
  • Said kit comprises at least a first and a second panel, and an associated first and second hinge profile.
  • a tongued and grooved surface thereby provides a finger safety.
  • the tongued surface comprises a proximal and distal tongued surface, which proximal tongued surface is formed by an edge portion of the second panel, and which distal tongued surface is formed by the second hinge portion.
  • That hinge portion is made from a wear-resistant, sturdy and/or tough material. Thereby, it provides the same characteristics at the tongue tip, as a result of which it is stronger and will wear/break off less quickly. On the other hand, this reinforcement is very selective.
  • the hinge portions now not only ensure the hinge function, but moreover also at least partially the finger safety. Thereby, they form the most complex/fragile portions, namely the hinge means and the tongue tip.
  • the proximal portion of the tongued surface is constituted by the upper edge of the panel, as a result of which said hinge portion is only minimally, or not at all, visible from the front side of the gate.
  • the panel itself significantly determines the look of the gate.
  • the hinge portions are also only minimally visible from the back side of the gate.
  • the grooved surface is formed partially by the first panel, and partially by the first hinge portion.
  • the tongued surface is formed partially by the second panel, and partially by the second hinge portion.
  • both hinge profiles comprise a reinforcing rib and an attachment lip, both parallel to the associated panel, and optionally in line with each other.
  • the inclined "flange" is placed in an angle.
  • the reinforcement ribs are also parallel to the panels. With a correct profiling of the panel edge portions, they are thus covered automatically by the panels, when inserting the attachment lips (according to the height direction).
  • the reinforcement ribs are covered partially by the panels.
  • they are glued thereto. This ensures further sturdiness.
  • each panel extends to the corresponding hinge means.
  • the reinforcement ribs themselves are not visible.
  • the hinge profiles are thus not or barely visible, from the inside of the sectional gate.
  • the invention also relates to a sectional gate according to claim 9.
  • the invention relates to a kit and a sectional gate
  • A means for example one or more than one segment.
  • the citation of numeric intervals by means of end points includes all integers, fractions and/or real numbers between the end points, including these end points.
  • “Sectional gates” are known as such by the skilled worker. Generally, such gates comprise two or more elongated “panels” that are coupled to each other in a hinge way, along their upper and lower edge portions. Preferably, each panel essentially extends according to a corresponding "panel plane”. Thereby, at each panel, a “height direction” can be defined, which is oriented according to the panel plane, between the upper and lower edge portion. The “thickness direction”, on the other hand, extend perpendicularly to the panel plane, between a "front side” and a “back side” of the panel. Thereby, the partial opening of two mutually coupled panels typically corresponds to the a mutual hinge connection of the panels, towards their back side.
  • the "width direction” is perpendicular to the height and thickness directions, and is also situated in the panel plane.
  • the width direction extends between two front sides of the panel. Close to these front sides, the panels are preferably provided with guiding means, for opening and closing the sectional gate along guiding rails.
  • the invention relates to a kit as described in claim 1, Z comprising at least a first and a second panel, further provided with a hinge system for a mutually hinge coupling of said panels.
  • the kit is adapted for forming a sectional gate.
  • the hinge system comprising:
  • the hinge profiles each comprise an attachment lip and a reinforcement rib, whereby each reinforcement rib extends between a finger safety means and a hinge means of the corresponding hinge profile, and whereby each attachment lip extends into the corresponding panel, in which the attachment lips and the reinforcement ribs are parallel to the corresponding panels, and in which the reinforcement ribs adjoin at least at one side to a panel surface of the corresponding panel.
  • the attachment of the hinge portions to the corresponding edge portions can be realized in any way. According to a number of non-limiting embodiments, use is thereby made of chemical attachment means (e.g. glue), mechanical attachment means (e.g. screws, nails, clips), and/or any combination thereof. In the case of mechanical attachment means, the hinge portions are optionally provided with attachment holes.
  • chemical attachment means e.g. glue
  • mechanical attachment means e.g. screws, nails, clips
  • the sectional gate is finger-safe.
  • the panels fit into each other by means of tongued and grooved surfaces.
  • a backward grooved surface is provided, directed to the back side of the first panel.
  • a forward tongued surface is provided, directed to the front side of the second panel.
  • the tongued surface moves into the grooved surface, in such way that no fingers can be clasped along the front side. Tongued and grooved surfaces for finger-safety are known as such for sectional gates.
  • said tongued surface essentially has a convex shape.
  • said grooved surface essentially has a concave shape.
  • the tongued and grooved surface essentially have a complementary shape.
  • the tongued and grooved surface each have a curved shape, of which the bending centres are situated close to the mutual rotational axis of the respective panels.
  • the panel planes In the “closed state” of two mutually coupled panels, the panel planes extend in line. In the “partially open state”, on the other hand, the panel planes are in an angle. The panels are brought from the closed state into the partially open state, by mutually hinge them, towards the back side. This corresponds with the passage of the tongued surface within the grooved surface, in which a portion of the tongued surface is released, i.e. it is no longer covered by the grooved surface.
  • the tongued surfaces seem to be very fragile at the tongue top and tongue tip, as a result of which there are some strong restrictions as to the material in which they can be made. Therefore, not any kind of panel material is also appropriate for forming the (complete) tongue and/or the (complete) tongued surface.
  • the present invention provides a solution therefore; indeed, the tongued surface comprises a proximal and distal tongued surface, which proximal tongued surface is formed by the edge portion of the second panel, and which distal tongued surface is formed by the second hinge portion.
  • the term "distal” should be interpreted here as the most distant protruding portion of that surface, i.e. the portion situated the closest to the tongue tip.
  • proximal should be interpreted here as situated more central with respect to the panel, i.e. the portion comprising or enclosing the tongue base.
  • the proximal portion and the distal portion of the tongued surface are mutually adjoining, according to the height direction of the panel and the associated hinge portion.
  • the hinge portion is typically made from a wear-resistant, sturdy and/or tough material.
  • the hinge portion provides the same characteristics at the tongue tip, as a result of which it is stronger and will wear/break off less quickly.
  • this reinforcement is very selective, and only at the level of the tongue tip (which is the more fragile portion).
  • the hinge portions now not only ensure the hinge function, but moreover also at least partially the finger safety of the sectional gate. Thereby, they completely ensure the most complex/fragile portions, namely the hinge means and the tongue tip.
  • the hinge portion is only minimally visible, or not visible at all from the front side of the gate.
  • the panel itself significantly determines the look of the gate.
  • the hinge portion covers the tongue tip minimally and maximally 95% of the complete tongue height, more preferably minimally 5% of the tongue height, more preferably maximally 85%, and more preferably maximally 75%.
  • the hinge portions essentially extend over the complete width of the panels. Thereby, they offer strength to the panels (e.g. resistance against bending), over their complete width. Consequently, the mechanical requirements of the panel material itself are less stringent.
  • a plastic panel or a wood panel could also be used.
  • the invention is not limited to any of these.
  • the distal tongued surface in the closed state and seen from the front side, is completely covered by the grooved surface.
  • the distal tongued surface (formed by the second hinge profile) is not visible from the front side of the sectional gate, at least in the closed state.
  • the second hinge profile does not influence in any way the look of the gate.
  • the look of the sectional gate is preferably determined by the choice of material of the panels and/or by the chosen surface treatment (e.g. a surface layer such as varnish, lacquer, polishing wax or a print) onto these panels.
  • the visible portion of the tongued surface is completely comprised by the proximal tongued surface (and thus formed by the panel edge). The second hinge portion only coats the fragile nose tip.
  • the grooved surface comprises a proximal and distal grooved surface, which distal grooved surface is formed by the edge portion of the first panel, and which proximal grooved surface is formed by the first hinge portion.
  • Both hinge portions ensure both the a mutual hinge connection of the panels, and a portion of the finger safety.
  • the edge portion of the first panel comprises a panel lip, which forms the distal grooved surface.
  • the hinge portions are preferably not visible from the front side of the gate, in any case in the closed state. Possibly, the hinge portions are also not visible in a partially open state from the front side of the gate. This is certainly not necessarily the case.
  • the panels comprise wood.
  • Wood is a material which "lives" and can warp to a certain extent (e.g. under the influence of temperature or moisture).
  • the tongued surface (and/or grooved surface) retain their shape and are wear-resistant, because of the finger safety.
  • a deformed tongued surface for example, will wear, tear and/or break off more easily when it is moved within the grooved surface.
  • An advantage is that a portion of the fragile tongued surface is now already formed by the hinge portion, and thus not by the wood panel edge portion.
  • the hinge profile thereby extends over the complete width. Thereby, the hinge portions offer resistance against warping/bending of the panels, over their complete width.
  • the panels are multi-layered.
  • they comprise a massive basic layer of thermally modified wood (lighter, but more durable) and a decorative finishing layer of hardwood. These layers extend according to the panel planes.
  • the invention is not at all limited thereto.
  • Each hinge profile comprises an attachment lip, extending according to the corresponding panel plane.
  • Such attachment lips allow a simple attachment of the hinge portion in or along the panel edge.
  • the attachment lip extends in the corresponding panel.
  • the attachment lip is glued in a slot provided thereto in an edge portion of the panel. It is typical for wood panels that the wood thread essentially extends according to the panel plane. Gluing of an attachment lip in a slot, parallel to the wood thread, thereby enables a rigid mutual attachment.
  • it is about insertion slots where the attachment lips can easily be slit in.
  • the slots are adapted for inserting the attachment lips according to the height direction of the panels.
  • Each hinge profile further comprises a reinforcing rib, extending between a hinge means and a finger safety means of the hinge portion.
  • the attachment lip and the reinforcing rib are in line. Thereby, they offer a large resistance against bending of the panels, in which it is referred to figures 2A -B and the corresponding figure description.
  • said hinge portions are hinge profiles, with an essentially invariant cross-section.
  • one of both hinge profiles thereby possesses a mouth, appropriate for engaging in a hinge way into a ridge of the other hinge profile.
  • hinge profiles are easy to produce by means of extrusion.
  • the hinge profiles comprise aluminium.
  • said ridge comprises a recess.
  • the sectional gate further also comprises a closing means, which closing means fits to the distal tongued surface in the closed state.
  • the distal tongued surface is thereby made of the same material as the hinge profile. As a result, it can typically resist a higher pressure, and it is waterproof. Consequently, it can offer a better sealing.
  • the first hinge profile encloses a channel, in which a sealing strip is provided.
  • the second hinge profile forms a tongue tip.
  • the tongue tip is adjacent to the closing means. This means that the sealing is formed between the two hinge profiles.
  • the hinge profiles are sufficiently strong, so that the tongue tip can be pushed with force against the sealing.
  • the hinge profiles are typically made of a material that in itself is impermeable for water (e.g. aluminium, plastic, composite, ). As a result, the moisture- and draught-proof sealing is guaranteed, in the closed state.
  • the invention relates to a sectional gate, sectional gate is obtained through assembly of the kit according to the first aspect described above.
  • the invention relates to a panel comprising a lower edge portion and an upper edge portion, which panel is connected to a hinge portion along at least one of said edge portions, in which the hinge portion and/or said edge portion form a tongue with a forward tongued surface, for a finger -safe cooperation with a grooved surface of a further panel.
  • said tongued surface comprises a proximal and distal tongued surface, which proximal tongued surface is formed by the edge portion, and which distal tongued surface is formed by the hinge portion.
  • the panel is appropriate for cooperation with one or more similar panels, for forming a sectional gate according to the first aspect of the invention. Thereby, the same characteristics and advantages can be repeated.
  • the invention relates to a hinge system for sectional gates, the hinge system comprising a first and a second hinge portion, appropriate for attachment at and along the edge portions of a first and a second panel, and provided with hinge means for a mutual hinge connection with respect to a rotational axis, in which the first hinge portion is configurable with respect to the second hinge portion in a hinge way between a close state, in which it is directed according to a closing direction of the second hinge portion, and a partially open state, in which the second hinge portion further forms a tongue portion with a forward tongued surface, for finger -safe cooperation with a grooved surface.
  • said tongued surface extends forward in a curved way to a support edge, in an angle of maximum 90° with the closing direction, seen from the rotational axis.
  • said support edge is appropriate for connection to a panel edge.
  • said tongued surface extends in an angle of significantly less than 90°, preferably between 5° and 89°, more preferably less than 85°, more preferably less than 75°, and more preferably less than 65°, for example in an angle of approximately 35°, approximately 45° or approximately 55°.
  • the hinge system is appropriate for coupling of panels into a sectional gate according to an aspect of the invention.
  • FIG. 1A shows a detail of a schematic cross-section of a sectional gate 1, according to a possible embodiment, not according to the invention.
  • the sectional gate 1 comprises a first 2 and a second panel 2', en is further provided with a hinge system 31 with a corresponding first 3 and second hinge portion 3' .
  • These hinge portions 3, 3' are connected to the panels 2, 2' .
  • the shown panels 2, 2' and hinge portions 3, 3' are in their mutual closed state. Thereby, the panel planes are mainly in line, and the first panel 2 and hinge portion 3 are directed according to a closing direction 33 of the second panel 2' and hinge portion 3' .
  • the hinge portions 3, 3' are however hinged to each other by means of a pen 5.
  • the lower edge portion of the first panel 2 now forms a downward groove 7 together with the first hinge portion 3.
  • the hinge portion 3 comprises a reinforcement rib 15 with a forward adjoining surface 12.
  • the first panel 2 forms a rearward, concave grooved surface 28, 29; together, these surfaces 12, 28, 29 enclose the groove 7.
  • the upper edge portion of the second panel 2' forms an upward tongue 6, together with the second hinge portion 3'.
  • the second hinge portion 3' namely comprises a reinforcement rib 15' with a rearward adjoining surface 12' , ending in a tongue tip 10 .
  • the forward convex tongued surface 25, 26 is also partly formed by this reinforcement rib 15' (i.e.
  • the tongue 6 and groove 7 extend with an essentially invariable cross-section according to the width direction, i.e. perpendicular to the plane of the figure.
  • the tongue tip 10 shown in cross-section forms an upper edge.
  • the tongue 6 and groove 7 ensure a finger safety.
  • the tongues surface 25, 26 will extend within the grooved surface 28, 29 , with approximately a constant distance in-between.
  • the tongue 6 describes the forward, convex tongued surface 25, 26 which is form-fitting within a rearward, concave grooved surface 28, 29 .
  • the bending centre for these curved surfaces is moreover situated approximately at the rotational axis 32.
  • the opening 30 along the front side 8 preferably doesn't make a squeezing movement, or this opening 30 at least stays sufficiently wide at all times so that no fingers get clasped.
  • the first panel 2 Along the front side 8 , the first panel 2 also forms a panel lip 24. Consequently, in the closed state, the first panel 2 (and in particular the formed grooved surface 28, 29 ) covers the distal tongued surface 26 , as well as a large portion of the proximal tongued surface 25 , seen from the front side 8 .
  • the distal tongued surface 26 extends in a curved way in the direction of the front side 8 , in an angle 34 of approximately 45° (measured from the rotational axis 32, and from the closing direction 33 of the second panel 3' ). Thereby, the distal tongued surface 26 extends till a support edge 27 , where the hinge portion 3' fits to the panel 2'.
  • Figure 1B shows another detail of a schematic cross-section of a sectional gate 1 , according to a possible embodiment, not according to the invention.
  • the first hinge portion 3 now comprises a reinforcement rib 15 ending in a curved transverse arm 14.
  • This curved transverse arm 14, which is portion of the first hinge portion 3 forms a rearward, proximal grooved surface 28.
  • the remaining portion of the grooved surface 28, 29 , or the distal grooved surface 29, is formed by the edge portion of the first panel 2.
  • FIGS 2A and 2B respectively show a cross-section and an exploded cross-section of a sectional gate 1 , according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • the sectional gate 1 comprises a first 2 and a second panel 2' , further provided with a hinge system 31 with a first 3 and a second hinge portion 3' .
  • it is about hinge profiles (i.e. with an essentially constant transverse section in the width direction, transverse to the plane of the figure). Both hinge portions 3, 3' can be attached to the edge portions of the corresponding panels 2, 2' in a form-fitting way.
  • the first hinge portion 3 comprises a ridge 18 that can engage in a hinge way into a mouth 20 of the second hinge portion 3' .
  • the ridge 18 is provided with a recess 19 , so that the hinge portions 3, 3' can also be coupled and disconnected in a hinge way.
  • a wear-resistant mouthpiece is also provided in the mouth, for example comprising a polyamide such as nylon.
  • Each of both hinge portions 3, 3' now comprises a reinforcement rib 15, 15' , extending according to the corresponding panel plane, and in line with the associated attachment lip 13, 13' .
  • the hinge portions 3, 3' offer a lot of resistance against downward bending; they offer rigidity to the panels 2, 2' .
  • the reinforcement ribs 15, 15' thereby coat a pair of two opposing adjoining surfaces 12, 12' that extend against and/or along each other in the closed state (see figure 2B). In this way, they avoid the breaking-off of fragile tongue portions and/or groove portions, for example in case of strong wind.
  • the reinforcement rib 15 of the first hinge portion 3 extends between the ridge 18 and a forward transverse arm 14.
  • This transverse arm 14 forms a channel 17 for receiving a closing means 16, and further also a proximal grooved surface 28 .
  • a closing means 16 a rubber band can for example be used.
  • the proximal grooved surface 29 is formed by a panel lip 24 along the lower edge of the first panel 2 . In this way, the distal tongued surface 26, at least in the closed state of the panels 2, 2', is completely covered.
  • the panel lip 24 also comprises a flange 23 , so that the hinge profile 2 is concealed in the panel edge (see figure 2B).
  • the global, rearward grooved surface 28, 29 is essentially convex. Close to the flange 23 , the grooved surface 28, 29 indeed deviates locally from the global convex shape, without thereby harming the finger safety.
  • the reinforcement rib 15' of the second hinge portion 3' extends between the mouth 20 and, close to the tongue tip 10, a forward transverse arm 14'.
  • This transverse arm 14' extends forward in a curved way to a support edge 27, in an angle 34 of approximately 45° with the closing direction 33, seen from the rotational axis 32.
  • the transverse arm 14' thereby forms a forward and convex, distal tongued surface 26.
  • the support edge 27 is appropriate to fit a plateau 11 provided at the panel edge of the second panel 2'. In such a design, it is not necessary to form the possibly fragile panel material into a sharp tip, as is the case in the embodiments of figures 1A-B . This contributes to the rigidity of the tongue.
  • an eroded tongue portion of a used panel 2' could be removed to a certain extent, for forming a plateau 11.
  • Panels 2, 2' obtained in this way can subsequently be coupled by means of a hinge system 31 according to the present invention.
  • the second panel 2' forms a proximal tongued surface 25.
  • the global, forward tongued surface 25, 26 thereby possesses a convex shape.
  • the second hinge profile 3' (typically composed of a wear-resistant, strong en rigid material) already ensures the fragile end of the tongue 6.
  • Figures 3A-D show a number of steps when hinge a first panel 2 (provided with a first hinge portion 3 ) with a second panel 2' (provided with a second hinge portion 3' ), according to the embodiment of figures 2A and 2B.
  • FIG 3A the panels 2, 2' are in a mutually disconnected state, in an approximately perpendicular angle.
  • a first mouth lip 35 is placed along the recess 19 over the ridge 18 .
  • the recess 19 can thereto of course have another shape.
  • the recess is a flattened facet along a further essentially cylindrical ridge 18. In a similar way, this facet then allows a passage of the mouth lip(s) 35.
  • both lips 35, 35' fit over the ridge 18. Via a hinge movement of the tongue 6 into the groove 7, the hinge portions 3, 3' can now be coupled in a hinge way, as shown in figure 3D .
  • figure 3D shows the maximum open state of the two panels 3, 3' at normal use, e.g. when opening and closing the gates. Only for coupling the panels (e.g. at installation), and for disconnecting the panels 3, 3' (e.g. at destruction or maintenance), they are brought into an even further opened state, as shown in figure 3C .
  • FIGS 4A and 4B show two other cross-sections of hinge systems 31 of a kit according to possible embodiment of the present invention.
  • a difference with the hinge system 31 of figures 2A -B and 3A-D is that the tongue portion 6 is further reinforced, and has a closed profile this time. However, this interferes with the extrusion process of the hinge profiles.
  • both hinge portions 3, 3' are thus completely "open" hinge profiles, as in the previous embodiments. Preferably, this is actually generally the case, for the different aspects of the present invention.
  • the ridge 18 possesses a hollow shape. The recess 19 thereby provides access to an internal cavity in the ridge 18.
  • the mouth 20 in figure 4B (this time portion of the first hinge portion 3 ) possesses a shell shape closely contained between the ridge 18 and outer mouth 20' (portion of the second hinge portion 3' ).
  • the ridge 18 is thereto not provided with a recess.
  • the hinge portions 3, 3' can still be couple and disconnected in a hinge way.

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  1. Kit (2, 2', 31) comprenant au moins un premier panneau (2), un second panneau (2'), et un système de charnière (31) pour une connexion mutuelle par charnière desdits panneaux (2, 2'), le kit (2, 2', 31) étant adapté pour former une porte sectionnelle (1), dans lequel le système de charnière (31) comprend :
    - un premier profilé de charnière (3), relié à une partie de bord du premier panneau (2), dans lequel le premier profilé de charnière (3) et/ou ladite partie de bord forment une rainure (7) ayant une surface de rainure (28, 29) tournée vers l'arrière, dirigée vers le côté arrière du premier panneau (2), et
    - un second profilé de charnière (3'), relié à une partie de bord du second panneau (2'), dans lequel le second profilé de charnière (3') et ladite partie de bord forment une languette (6) ayant une surface de languette (25, 26) orientée vers l'avant, dirigée vers le côté avant du second panneau (2'), pour une coopération, sans risque pour les doigts, avec la surface de rainure (28, 29),
    lesquels profilés de charnière (3, 3') sont configurables de manière mutuellement articulée entre une position fermée et une position partiellement ouverte, positions respectives dans lesquelles la surface de languette (25, 26), vue depuis un côté avant (8) du second panneau (2'), est recouverte par la surface de rainure (28, 29) dans une plus ou moins grande mesure, et dans lequel la surface de languette (25, 26) comprend une surface de languette proximale (25) et une surface de languette distale (26), laquelle surface de languette proximale (25) est formée par la partie de bord du second panneau (2'), et laquelle surface de languette distale (26) est formée par le second profilé de charnière (3'),
    dans lequel les profilés de charnière (3, 3') comprennent chacun une lèvre de fixation (13, 13') et une nervure de renforcement (15, 15'),
    - dans lequel chaque nervure de renforcement (15, 15') s'étend entre un moyen de sécurité pour les doigts (14, 14') et un moyen de charnière (18, 20) du profilé de charnière correspondant (3, 3'), et
    - moyennant quoi chaque lèvre de fixation (13, 13') s'étend dans le panneau correspondant (2, 2'),
    caractérisé en ce que les lèvres de fixation (13, 13') et les nervures de renforcement (15, 15') sont parallèles aux panneaux correspondants (2, 2'), et en ce que les nervures de renforcement (15, 15') sont adjacentes au moins sur un côté à une surface de panneau du panneau correspondant (2, 2').
  2. Kit (2, 2', 31) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les lèvres de fixation (13, 13') sont alignées avec les nervures de renforcement respectives (15, 15').
  3. Kit (2, 2', 31) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1- à 2, dans lequel les nervures de renforcement respectives (15, 15') forment respectivement une surface contiguë avant (12) et une surface contiguë arrière (12'), lesquelles surfaces contiguës (12, 12') sont contiguës dans l'état fermé.
  4. Kit (2, 2', 31) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel les nervures de renforcement (15, 15') sont recouvertes par les panneaux correspondants (2, 2').
  5. Kit (2, 2', 31) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le premier profilé de charnière (3) contribue à la surface de rainure (28), et renferme en outre un canal (17) pour la réception d'un moyen de fermeture (16).
  6. Kit (2, 2', 31) selon la revendication 5, dans lequel la surface distale de la languette du second profilé de charnière (3') forme une pointe de languette (10) adjacente au moyen de fermeture (16), dans l'état fermé.
  7. Kit (2, 2', 31) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les panneaux (2, 2') comprennent du bois.
  8. Kit (2, 2', 31) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les parties de bord des panneaux (2, 2') forment des fentes longitudinales (21, 21') dans lesquelles sont contenues les lèvres de fixation (13, 13').
  9. Porte sectionnelle (1), caractérisée en ce que ladite porte sectionnelle (1) est obtenue par assemblage d'un kit (2, 2', 31) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8.
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