EP3835523B1 - Device for provisionally closing an openable body section on a bearing member - Google Patents

Device for provisionally closing an openable body section on a bearing member Download PDF

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EP3835523B1
EP3835523B1 EP20207731.9A EP20207731A EP3835523B1 EP 3835523 B1 EP3835523 B1 EP 3835523B1 EP 20207731 A EP20207731 A EP 20207731A EP 3835523 B1 EP3835523 B1 EP 3835523B1
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Barthélémy Gagnon
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C21/00—Arrangements or combinations of wing fastening, securing, or holding devices, not covered by a single preceding main group; Locking kits
    • E05C21/005—Provisional arrangements between door and frame for holding vehicle doors closed or partially open during manufacturing or maintenance

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  • the present invention relates to a device for temporarily closing an opening element on a support element.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a device for temporarily closing a door or a moving element of a motor vehicle, for example a tailgate or a bonnet, on the bodywork of said vehicle.
  • existing temporary closure devices comprise a fixing plate intended to be fixed on a support element and a body attached to the fixing plate and forming an abutment capable of serving as a support for the opening element.
  • the support element is the chassis frame and the opening element is the vehicle door.
  • the temporary locking device is placed at the level where the strike plate of the lock will be installed later during assembly in the assembly workshop.
  • the fixing plate may be provided with bores which are aligned with the fixing holes of the strike plate of the lock. In this way, the mounting plate can be screwed to the vehicle chassis by means of screws inserted into the bores of said plate.
  • the invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art by proposing a device for temporarily closing an element opening on a support element whose assembly and disassembly are quick, simple and economical.
  • the invention proposes a device for temporarily closing an opening element on a support element.
  • the temporary closure device includes a lock.
  • This latch comprises a stop member and it is connected to the base by a first elastic hinge with axis spring effect.
  • the closure device proposed allows assembly as well as simple and rapid disassembly thanks to the movable lock comprising the abutment member.
  • action is taken on the lock so that it changes position automatically during assembly, for example from the unlocked position to the locked position, so that the abutment member of the lock and the second locking member attachment bear against the edges of the first bore in order to block the movement of the device relative to the support element.
  • the transition from the unlocked position to the locked position of the bolt is done autonomously without operator intervention thanks to the elasticity with the spring effect of the hinge.
  • closure device proposed does not require any additional step or additional tool for its assembly and disassembly, which makes it possible to reduce the cost of installing the closure device on the support element.
  • the temporary closure device 1 is made of one-piece molded plastic material while the opening element 5 is a door of a motor vehicle and that the support element 4 is a frame of the vehicle chassis.
  • the opening element 5 is represented for example on the figures 9 to 12 and on the figure 21 . As shown in these figures, the opening element 5 comprises an opening 51 through which the lock passes.
  • the support element 4 is represented for example on the figure 5 , 14 to 20 . As illustrated in these figures, the support element 4 is composed of a wall 40 comprising an outer face 45 visible from the outside as shown on the figure 14 and an inner face 46 opposite the outer face 45 as shown in the figure 15 .
  • the support element 4 further comprises fixing bores 41 to 44 passing through and arranged in pairs.
  • the first pair of fastening bores comprises the first bore 41 and the second bore 42 aligned in an opening and closing direction F of the opening element 5.
  • the second pair of fastening bores comprises the third bore 43 and the fourth bore 44 aligned in a direction perpendicular to the direction F. These bores are used to fix part of the lock, in particular the part comprising the keeper, to the support element 4.
  • the longitudinal axis L is oriented from right to left of the figure 1 and parallel to the opening and closing direction F. Also, the vertical axis V is oriented from the bottom to the top of the figure 1 .
  • the temporary closure device 1 comprises a fixing plate 2 and a stop body 3.
  • the fixing plate 2 ensures the fixing of the device 1 on the support element 4 by means of a first attachment member 21 and a second attachment member 22.
  • the first attachment member 21 is intended to be engaged in the first bore 41 of the support element 4 while the second attachment member 22 is intended to be engaged in the second bore 42 of the support element.
  • the first bore 41 and the second bore 42 are arranged symmetrically on the support element 4 with respect to the opposite door.
  • the element 240 is at the top or at the bottom depending on the door considered.
  • the same temporary closing device 1 is compatible with all the doors of the vehicle regardless of the side on which they are located.
  • the fixing plate 2 further comprises a base 25 intended to rest on the outer face 45 of the support element 4 when the temporary closure device 1 is mounted on said support element 4.
  • the base 25 is substantially parallel to the horizontal plane.
  • the fixing plate 2 also comprises a lock 24 movable relative to the second attachment member 22 between a locked rest position and an unlocked constrained position.
  • THE figures 2 to 4 are diagrams showing in more detail the second attachment member 22 and the lock 24 as well as their different positions.
  • the second attachment member 22 has the shape of a hook.
  • the latch 24 takes the elongated shape which extends perpendicularly to the direction of opening and closing F.
  • the latch 24 is articulated in an elastic manner with respect to the base 25 around an axis of rotation I parallel to the opening and closing direction F.
  • the latch elastic articulation 24 is formed by a first hinge 243 connecting the latch 24 to the base 25, the axis of the first hinge 243 forming the axis of rotation I.
  • the first hinge 243 is a spring-loaded elastic hinge.
  • the lock 24 is movable between a locked rest position as illustrated on the figures 2 and 3 and an unlocked duress position as shown in the figure 4 .
  • the locked rest position is hereinafter referred to as the rest position
  • the unlocked constrained position is hereinafter referred to as the unlocked position.
  • the lock 24 constitutes a first movable element of the temporary closure device.
  • latch 24 In the locked position, latch 24 is positioned parallel to a horizontal plane. In this position, the abutment member 240 of the latch 24 leans against the second attachment member 22 so as to form a block 26 whose cross section is complementary to the shape of the first bore 41, which here has a rectangular shape. .
  • the side face 241 of the abutment member 240 and the side face 231 of the second attachment member 22 bear against a side edge 421 of the second bore 42.
  • the side faces 231, 241 as well as the side edge 421 are the elements oriented perpendicular to the transverse axis T.
  • the abutment member 240 includes an axial face 242 bearing against a first axial edge 422 of the second bore 42.
  • the second attachment member 22 also includes an axial face 224 bearing against a second axial edge 424 opposite the first axial edge 422 of the second bore 42.
  • the first axial edge 422 is visible on the figure 5 And 6 while the second axial edge 424 is visible on the figures 14, 15 And 19 .
  • the axial face 242 of the abutment member 240 and the axial face 224 of the second attachment member 22 respectively constitute a first face and a second face of the block 26.
  • the axial faces and the axial edges are the elements oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the lock 24 in the locked position blocks the second attachment member 22 and prevents it from coming out.
  • the lock 24 is in an unlocked position, inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and in which the abutment member 240 is offset upwards with respect to the second attachment member 22 and is therefore no longer aligned with said second member 22.
  • the second hooking member 22 is free to move, which makes the temporary closure device 1 movable axially relative to the element support 4.
  • the lock 24 comprises a gripping part 246 allowing easy gripping of the lock 24 to move this lock into the unlocked position.
  • the abutment member 240 comprises a lower face 245 inclined with respect to the horizontal plane so as to form an inclined ramp.
  • the terms “lower” and “upper” are defined with respect to the vertical axis V. The further one moves away from the axis of rotation I, the greater the inclination of the lower face 245 is. .
  • the lower face 245 will be positioned parallel to the support element 4, which will facilitate removal. of the lock 24 out of the second bore 42.
  • the inclination can be practiced on another face of the stop member 240.
  • the first hooking member 21 has the shape of a hook and comprises a heel 211 and a nose 212.
  • the first attachment member 21 is engaged in the first bore 41 with the heel 211 and the nose 212 which are located below the inner face 46 of the wall 40, which also makes it possible to immobilize the temporary closure device 1.
  • a temporary closure device 100 according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • the temporary closure device 100 is identical to the temporary closure device 1 of the first example.
  • the temporary closure device 100 includes a lock 250 whose shape is slightly different from that of the first example.
  • the lock 250 includes a lug 251 which is inserted in a first slide 260 made on the fixing plate 2.
  • the stroke of the lock is guided by the sliding of the lug 251 in the first slide 260.
  • the lug 251 abuts against a lower end 261 of the first slide 260.
  • the lug 251 abuts against an upper end 261 of the first slide 260.
  • the stop body 3 comprises a stop nose 31 which rests on a bottom 510 of the opening 51 through which the lock passes through the opening element 5 when the opening element 5 is in a locked position. closure as shown in figure 11 .
  • the abutment body 3 further comprises a second movable element 32 having the function of holding the opening element 5 to prevent any inadvertent opening of the opening element 5.
  • the stop nose 31 and the second movable element 32 constitute means for blocking the opening element 5.
  • FIG 9 shows the first stage of the closure of the opening element 5 on the support element 4.
  • the opening element 5 approaches the support element 4 following the direction of opening and closure F.
  • the opening element gradually approaches the second movable element 32 until it comes into contact with it.
  • the contact between the opening element 5 and the second movable element 32 marks the start of the second closing stage.
  • the contact is made at the level of an edge of the opening 51 for the passage of the lock with a beak 321 of the second movable element 32.
  • the second movable element 32 is V-shaped and comprises a flexible tongue 320 (or flexible tab) and a plate 326.
  • the flexible tongue 320 is inclined relative to the axis V while the plate 326 extends substantially along the longitudinal axis L.
  • the spout 321 is located at a free end of the flexible tongue 320 on a front face 325 thereof.
  • the beak 321 has a triangular shape and it is oriented so that the most exposed edge of the triangle is in contact first with the opening element 5, which makes it possible to reduce the friction between the flexible tab and the opening element 5 and to avoid scratches.
  • the second movable element 32 is mounted so as to be able to rotate relative to the stop body 3.
  • the rotational movement of the second movable element 32 is ensured by a second elastic spring-effect hinge 322 of axis K.
  • the axis K of the second hinge 322 forms the axis of rotation of the flexible tab.
  • the plate 326 comprises a pin 323 engaged in a second slide 33 formed on the stop body 3.
  • the pin 323 and the second slide 33 are visible for example on the picture 3 .
  • Pawn 323 is located at a free end of board 326.
  • the second elastic hinge 322 and the pin 323 in the second slide 33 are articulated around the axis of rotation K and its movement is guided by the second slide 33 so that the flexible tongue 320 moves downwards to pass the opening element.
  • the second movable element 32 is in a biased position following contact with the opening element 5.
  • the flexible tongue 320 has a low resistance to the opening element 5, which makes it possible to reduce the friction between these two elements compared to existing solutions.
  • the second movable element 32 returns to its initial position thanks to the second elastic hinge 322, which prevents the return of the opening element 5, therefore its opening.
  • the opening element 5 is in a completely closed position in which the edge 510 is in contact with the abutment nose 31 of the abutment body 3. In this position, there is a small operating clearance between the flexible tongue 320 and the opening element 5. The stiffness of the flexible tongue makes it possible to retain the opening element 5.
  • the opening element 5 when opening, the opening element 5 is moved in a direction opposite to the direction of closing until it is again in contact with the flexible tongue 320 at the level of the rear face 324, opposite to the front face 325 Since the flexible tongue 320 can deform elastically, it suffices to apply a suitable force, generally between 30N and 60N, to cause the flexible tongue 320 to bend, which tilts forwards according to the arrow P illustrated on the figure 18 to release the opening element.
  • THE figures 14 and 15 illustrate the first step of the assembly method during which the first attachment member 21 is inserted into the first bore 41. At the end of this first step, the first attachment member 21 is positioned relative to the element of support 4 so that the nose 212 of said member is below the inner face 46 of the support element 4.
  • the second step of the assembly process consists in tilting the device 1 according to the arrow B illustrated on the figure 16 and in a counterclockwise direction to insert the second attachment member 22 into the second bore 42.
  • the second attachment member 22 is located behind the inner face 46, just like the first member of hooking 21.
  • the lock 24 is in the unlocked position due to the support of the abutment member 240 against the outer face 45 of the support element 4.
  • the temporary closure device 1 is pushed slightly towards the interior of the vehicle, here according to the arrow C illustrated on the figure 18 , so that the abutment member 240 is opposite the second bore 42.
  • the arrow C is in a direction opposite to the first attachment member 21.
  • the lock 24 returns to its initial position and therefore to the locked position.
  • the abutment member is automatically placed in a locking position of the first attachment member 21 by the spring effect of the lock 24 conferred by the first elastic hinge 243.
  • the temporary closure device 1 is fixedly attached to the support element 4.
  • the temporary closing device 1 for the dismantling of the temporary closing device 1, it suffices to manually raise the lock 24 carrying the abutment member 240 by manipulating the gripping part 246 and at the same time to move the device 1 towards the outside of the vehicle according to the direction indicated by the arrow D, that is to say here in the direction of the first attachment member 21.
  • the abutment member 240 being disengaged from the second bore 42, the device 1 is free to be moved so as to bring out the second attachment member and then the first attachment member from their corresponding bore.
  • the assembly and disassembly process of the temporary closure device 1 does not require any additional tool. They can be done quickly and easily by the operator working on the assembly or painting line.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de fermeture provisoire d'un élément ouvrant sur un élément support.The present invention relates to a device for temporarily closing an opening element on a support element.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un dispositif de fermeture provisoire d'une porte ou d'un élément mobile d'un véhicule automobile, par exemple un hayon ou un capot, sur la carrosserie dudit véhicule.The invention relates more particularly to a device for temporarily closing a door or a moving element of a motor vehicle, for example a tailgate or a bonnet, on the bodywork of said vehicle.

Arrière-plan techniqueTechnical background

De manière connue, dans le domaine automobile, les quatre étapes principales de fabrication d'un véhicule se composent de l'emboutissage, de l'assemblage de la tôlerie, de l'application de la peinture et du montage final. Pendant l'application de la peinture, des outillages, destinés à maintenir les ouvrants en position lors du passage en peinture, sont installés sur le châssis du véhicule, puis sont démontés après le passage en peinture. Parmi ces outils, les dispositifs de fermeture provisoire des portes du véhicule sont montés sur le châssis afin de maintenir les portes en position et de les empêcher de s'ouvrir pendant l'application de la peinture. Ces dispositifs peuvent être montés lors de l'étape de l'assemblage de tôlerie ou au début de l'étape d'application de la peinture.In known manner, in the automotive field, the four main stages of manufacturing a vehicle consist of stamping, assembly of sheet metal, application of paint and final assembly. During the application of the paint, tools, intended to maintain the openings in position during the passage in painting, are installed on the chassis of the vehicle, then are dismantled after the passage in painting. Among these tools, the vehicle's door locks are fitted to the frame to hold the doors in position and prevent them from opening during paint application. These devices can be mounted during the sheet metal assembly stage or at the beginning of the paint application stage.

De manière générale, les dispositifs de fermeture provisoire existants comprennent une platine de fixation destinée à être fixée sur un élément de support et un corps rattaché à la platine de fixation et formant une butée apte à servir d'appui à l'élément ouvrant. Dans l'exemple d'une porte de véhicule, l'élément de support est le cadre du châssis et l'élément ouvrant est la porte du véhicule. Dans ce cas, le dispositif de fermeture provisoire est disposé au niveau où se trouvera la gâche de la serrure installée plus tard lors de l'assemblage dans l'atelier montage.In general, existing temporary closure devices comprise a fixing plate intended to be fixed on a support element and a body attached to the fixing plate and forming an abutment capable of serving as a support for the opening element. In the example of a vehicle door, the support element is the chassis frame and the opening element is the vehicle door. In this case, the temporary locking device is placed at the level where the strike plate of the lock will be installed later during assembly in the assembly workshop.

Pour pouvoir se fixer sur le châssis de véhicule, la platine de fixation peut être dotée d'alésages qui sont alignés à des trous de fixation de la gâche de la serrure. De cette manière, la platine de fixation peut être vissée au châssis de véhicule au moyen des vis insérées dans les alésages de ladite platine.In order to be able to be fixed on the vehicle chassis, the fixing plate may be provided with bores which are aligned with the fixing holes of the strike plate of the lock. In this way, the mounting plate can be screwed to the vehicle chassis by means of screws inserted into the bores of said plate.

Par conséquent, le montage et le démontage d'un tel dispositif de fermeture provisoire nécessitent une étape de vissage, ce qui requiert un temps de main d'oeuvre et entraîne une durée ainsi qu'un coût de montage important pour chaque véhicule.Consequently, the assembly and disassembly of such a temporary closure device require a screwing step, which requires labor time and entails a duration as well as a significant assembly cost for each vehicle.

Un exemple de dispositif de fermeture provisoire selon le préambule de la revendication 1 est décrit dans le document FR2986257A1 Ce dispositif permet un montage ainsi qu'un démontage simple et rapide grâce à un verrou mobile comprenant un organe de butée. Le verrou est un élément mobile relié à la base par une charnière élastique à effet ressort d'axe.An example of a temporary closure device according to the preamble of claim 1 is described in the document FR2986257A1 This device allows assembly as well as simple and rapid disassembly thanks to a movable lock comprising an abutment member. The latch is a mobile element connected to the base by an elastic hinge with axis spring effect.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

L'invention vise à remédier à tout ou partie des inconvénients de l'état de la technique en proposant un dispositif de fermeture provisoire d'un élément ouvrant sur un élément de support dont le montage et le démontage soient rapides, simples et économiques.The invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art by proposing a device for temporarily closing an element opening on a support element whose assembly and disassembly are quick, simple and economical.

L'invention propose un dispositif de fermeture provisoire d'un élément ouvrant sur un élément de support.The invention proposes a device for temporarily closing an opening element on a support element.

L'élément de support comprend :

  • une paroi; et
  • un premier alésage et un deuxième alésage traversant ladite paroi, ledit deuxième alésage présentant un premier bord et un deuxième bord faisant face au premier bord.
The support element includes:
  • a wall; And
  • a first bore and a second bore passing through said wall, said second bore having a first edge and a second edge facing the first edge.

Le dispositif de fermeture comprend :

  • un corps de butée comprenant des moyens de blocage de l'élément ouvrant; et
  • une platine de fixation comprenant :
    • une base destinée à être en appui sur la face extérieure de la paroi ;
    • un premier organe d'accrochage destiné à être engagé dans le premier alésage de l'élément de support; et
    • un deuxième organe d'accrochage destiné à être inséré dans un deuxième alésage de l'élément de support, ledit deuxième organe d'accrochage étant aligné avec le premier organe d'accrochage selon un axe longitudinal du dispositif.
The closure device includes:
  • a stop body comprising means for blocking the opening element; And
  • a fixing plate comprising:
    • a base intended to rest on the outer face of the wall;
    • a first attachment member intended to be engaged in the first bore of the support element; And
    • a second attachment member intended to be inserted into a second bore of the support element, said second attachment member being aligned with the first attachment member along a longitudinal axis of the device.

Le dispositif de fermeture provisoire comprend un verrou.The temporary closure device includes a lock.

Ce verrou comporte un organe de butée et il est relié à la base par une première charnière élastique à effet ressort d'axe.This latch comprises a stop member and it is connected to the base by a first elastic hinge with axis spring effect.

Le dispositif est caractérisé en ce que le verrou est mobile en rotation par rapport à la base entre :

  • une position de repos verrouillée dans laquelle l'organe de butée est adossé contre le deuxième organe d'accrochage de manière à former un bloc comprenant une première face destinée à être en appui contre le premier bord du deuxième alésage et une deuxième face destinée à être en appui contre le deuxième bord du deuxième alésage, et
  • une position sous contrainte déverrouillée dans laquelle l'organe de butée est décalé par rapport au deuxième élément d'accrochage, de manière que grâce à la première charnière élastique reliant le verrou à la platine, le verrou revient à sa position initiale et donc à la position verrouillée, l'organe de butée se plaçant automatiquement dans une position de blocage du premier organe d'accrochage par l'effet ressort du verrou conféré par la première charnière élastique.
The device is characterized in that the lock is rotatable by relation to the base between:
  • a locked rest position in which the abutment member is leaned against the second attachment member so as to form a block comprising a first face intended to bear against the first edge of the second bore and a second face intended to bear against the second edge of the second bore, and
  • an unlocked constrained position in which the abutment member is offset with respect to the second attachment element, so that thanks to the first elastic hinge connecting the lock to the plate, the lock returns to its initial position and therefore to the locked position, the abutment member automatically placing itself in a locking position of the first hooking member by the spring effect of the lock imparted by the first elastic hinge.

Le dispositif de fermeture proposé permet un montage ainsi qu'un démontage simple et rapide grâce au verrou mobile comprenant l'organe de butée. Selon l'invention, on agit sur le verrou pour que celui-ci change de position automatiquement pendant le montage, par exemple de la position déverrouillée à la position verrouillée, de sorte que l'organe de butée du verrou et le deuxième organe d'accrochage soient en appui contre les bords du premier alésage afin de bloquer le déplacement du dispositif par rapport à l'élément de support.The closure device proposed allows assembly as well as simple and rapid disassembly thanks to the movable lock comprising the abutment member. According to the invention, action is taken on the lock so that it changes position automatically during assembly, for example from the unlocked position to the locked position, so that the abutment member of the lock and the second locking member attachment bear against the edges of the first bore in order to block the movement of the device relative to the support element.

Ici, le passage de la position déverrouillée à la position verrouillée du verrou se fait de manière autonome sans intervention de l'opérateur grâce à l'élasticité avec l'effet de ressort de la charnière.Here, the transition from the unlocked position to the locked position of the bolt is done autonomously without operator intervention thanks to the elasticity with the spring effect of the hinge.

Inversement, on peut agir sur le verrou pour que celui-ci passe à une position déverrouillée et libère ainsi le deuxième organe d'accrochage grâce à l'espace disponible dans le deuxième alésage.Conversely, it is possible to act on the lock so that it moves to an unlocked position and thus releases the second attachment member thanks to the space available in the second bore.

Ainsi, le dispositif de fermeture proposé ne nécessite pas d'étape supplémentaire ou d'outil supplémentaire pour son montage et son démontage, ce qui permet de réduire le coût d'installation du dispositif de fermeture sur l'élément de support.Thus, the closure device proposed does not require any additional step or additional tool for its assembly and disassembly, which makes it possible to reduce the cost of installing the closure device on the support element.

Le dispositif de fermeture provisoire selon l'invention peut comprendre de manière optionnelle une ou plusieurs caractéristiques suivantes :

  • l'organe de butée comprend une face inférieure inclinée par rapport à un plan sensiblement parallèle à la base; l'inclinaison de ladite face inférieure évolue de façon croissante en s'éloignant de l'axe I de la première charnière élastique à effet ressort;
  • la platine de fixation comprend une première glissière ; le verrou comprend un ergot engagé dans ladite première glissière ;
  • le verrou comprend une partie de préhension ;
  • le corps de butée comprend un deuxième élément mobile en rotation par rapport audit corps au moyen d'une deuxième charnière élastique à effet ressort d'axe K ;
  • selon l'alinéa précédent, le corps de butée comprend une deuxième glissière ; le deuxième élément mobile comprend une languette flexible et un plateau reliés l'un à l'autre ; le plateau comprend un pion engagé dans ladite glissière de manière à guider la languette flexible pendant sa rotation ;
  • le premier organe d'accrochage a la forme d'un crochet.
The temporary closure device according to the invention may optionally comprise one or more of the following features:
  • the abutment member comprises an underside inclined with respect to a plane substantially parallel to the base; the inclination of said lower face changes increasingly away from the axis I of the first hinge spring-loaded elastic;
  • the fixing plate comprises a first slide; the lock comprises a lug engaged in said first slide;
  • the lock includes a grip portion;
  • the abutment body comprises a second element movable in rotation relative to said body by means of a second elastic hinge with spring effect of axis K;
  • according to the previous paragraph, the stop body comprises a second slide; the second movable element comprises a flexible tongue and a plate connected to each other; the plate comprises a pin engaged in said slideway so as to guide the flexible tongue during its rotation;
  • the first attachment member has the shape of a hook.

Un autre objet de l'invention concerne un procédé de montage du dispositif de fermeture provisoire selon l'invention sur un élément de support. Le procédé de montage comprend les étapes suivantes :

  • insérer le premier organe d'accrochage dans le premier alésage ;
  • insérer le deuxième organe d'accrochage dans le deuxième alésage ce qui va mettre le verrou en position sous contrainte déverrouillée;
  • déplacer le dispositif selon un mouvement de translation en direction opposée au premier organe d'accrochage jusqu'à ce que l'organe de butée soit en face du deuxième alésage pour faire revenir automatiquement le verrou en position de repos verrouillée et pour former un bloc inséré dans le deuxième alésage.
Another object of the invention relates to a method of mounting the temporary closure device according to the invention on a support element. The assembly process includes the following steps:
  • inserting the first attachment member into the first bore;
  • inserting the second hooking member into the second bore which will put the lock in the unlocked constrained position;
  • move the device according to a translational movement in the direction opposite to the first hooking member until the abutment member is opposite the second bore to automatically return the lock to the locked rest position and to form an inserted block in the second bore.

Un dernier objet de l'invention concerne un procédé de démontage d'un dispositif de fermeture provisoire selon l'invention d'un élément de support. Le procédé de démontage comprend les étapes suivantes :

  • déverrouiller le verrou en le faisant pivoter à la position déverrouillée sous contrainte ;
  • déplacer le dispositif selon un mouvement de translation en direction du premier organe d'accrochage ;
  • ressortir le deuxième organe d'accrochage du deuxième alésage ; et
  • ressortir le premier organe d'accrochage du premier alésage.
A final object of the invention relates to a method for dismantling a temporary closure device according to the invention from a support element. The disassembly process includes the following steps:
  • unlocking the lock by rotating it to the unlocked position under duress;
  • move the device according to a translational movement in the direction of the first attachment member;
  • take out the second attachment member from the second bore; And
  • bring out the first hooking member from the first bore.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of figures

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaitront au cours de la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre pour la compréhension de laquelle on se reportera aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • [Fig.1] - la figure 1 est une vue en perspective et une vue de côté d'un dispositif de fermeture provisoire d'un élément ouvrant sur un élément de support, réalisé selon un premier exemple de réalisation de l'invention;
  • [Fig.2] - la figure 2 est une autre vue en perspective du dispositif de fermeture de la figure 1 montrant une platine de fixation faisant partie dudit dispositif ; ladite platine de fixation comprend un verrou en position verrouillée ;
  • [Fig.3] - la figure 3 est une vue en perspective et une vue arrière du dispositif de la figure 2 ;
  • [Fig.4] - la figure 4 est la même vue que la figure 2 avec le verrou de la platine de fixation en position déverrouillée;
  • [Fig.5] - la figure 5 est une vue de dessous de la platine de fixation montrant un premier organe d'accrochage, un deuxième organe d'accrochage et un organe de butée du verrou;
  • [Fig.6]- la figure 6 est vue de côté du deuxième organe d'accrochage et de l'organe de butée du verrou;
  • [Fig.7] - la figure 7 est une vue arrière d'un dispositif de fermeture provisoire selon un deuxième exemple de réalisation, ladite figure 7montrant principalement le verrou ;
  • [Fig.8] - la figure 8 est la même vue que la figure 7 et elle montre principalement le verrou en position déverrouillée;
  • [Fig.9] - la figure 9 est vue en perspective du dispositif de fermeture de la figure 1 et de l'élément ouvrant lors d'une première étape de la fermeture de l'élément ouvrant sur l'élément support ;
  • [Fig.10] - la figure 10 est la même vue que la figure 9 montrant une deuxième étape de la fermeture de l'élément ouvrant sur l'élément support ;
  • [Fig.11]- la figure 11 est la même vue que la figure 9 montrant une troisième étape et dernière étape de la fermeture de l'élément ouvrant sur l'élément support où un nez de butée est en appui contre le fond d'une ouverture de passage de serrure ;
  • [Fig. 12]- la figure 12 est la même vue que la figure 9 et elle montre une première étape de l'ouverture de l'élément ouvrant ;
  • [Fig.13]- la figure 13 est une vue de côté du dispositif de fermeture provisoire lors de l'ouverture de l'élément ouvrant ;
  • [Fig.14]- la figure 14 est une vue perspective du dispositif de fermeture provisoire et de l'élément de support lors du début d'une première étape de montage dudit dispositif sur dudit élément de support ;
  • [Fig.15]- la figure 15 est une vue en perspective et elle montre une face intérieure de l'élément de support et une partie du dispositif de fermeture provisoire à l'issue de la première étape de montage ;
  • [Fig.16]- la figure 16 est la même vue que la figure 14 et elle montre une deuxième étape de montage du dispositif de fermeture provisoire sur l'élément de support ;
  • [Fig.17]- la figure 17 est la même vue que la figure 15 et elle montre la position du dispositif de fermeture provisoire par rapport à l'élément de support à l'issue de la deuxième étape de montage ;
  • [Fig.18]- la figure 18 est la même vue que la figure 14 et elle montre une troisième étape de montage du dispositif de fermeture provisoire sur l'élément de support ;
  • [Fig.19]- la figure 19 est la même vue que la figure 15 et elle montre la position du dispositif de fermeture provisoire par rapport à l'élément de support à l'issue de la troisième et dernière étape de montage ;
  • [Fig.20]- la figure 20 est la même vue que la figure 14 et elle montre le début d'une première étape de démontage du dispositif de fermeture provisoire.
  • [Fig.21]- la figure 21 est une vue en perspective de l'élément ouvrant en position de fermeture et du dispositif de fermeture provisoire.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear during the reading of the detailed description which will follow for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended drawings in which:
  • [ Fig.1 ] - there figure 1 is a perspective view and a side view of a device for temporarily closing an opening element on a support element, produced according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.2 ] - there figure 2 is another perspective view of the closure device of the figure 1 showing a fixing plate forming part of said device; said fixing plate comprises a latch in the locked position;
  • [ Fig.3 ] - there picture 3 is a perspective view and a rear view of the device of the figure 2 ;
  • [ Fig.4 ] - there figure 4 is the same view as the figure 2 with the fixing plate lock in the unlocked position;
  • [ Fig.5 ] - there figure 5 is a bottom view of the fixing plate showing a first hooking member, a second hooking member and a latch abutment member;
  • [ Fig.6 ]- there figure 6 is a side view of the second hooking member and of the abutment member of the latch;
  • [ Fig.7 ] - there figure 7 is a rear view of a temporary closure device according to a second embodiment, said figure 7 mainly showing the lock;
  • [ Fig.8 ] - there figure 8 is the same view as the figure 7 and it mainly shows the lock in the unlocked position;
  • [ Fig.9 ] - there figure 9 is a perspective view of the closing device of the figure 1 and the opening element during a first step of closing the opening element on the support element;
  • [ Fig.10 ] - there figure 10 is the same view as the figure 9 showing a second stage of closing the opening element on the support element;
  • [ Fig.11 ]- there figure 11 is the same view as the figure 9 showing a third and final step in the closing of the opening element on the support element where a stop nose rests against the bottom of a lock passage opening;
  • [ Fig. 12 ]- there figure 12 is the same view as the figure 9 and it shows a first step in the opening of the opening element;
  • [ Fig.13 ]- there figure 13 is a side view of the temporary closing device during the opening of the opening element;
  • [ Fig.14 ]- there figure 14 is a perspective view of the temporary closure device and of the support element at the start of a first step of mounting said device on said support element;
  • [ Fig.15 ]- there figure 15 is a perspective view and it shows an inner face of the support element and part of the temporary closure device after the first assembly step;
  • [ Fig.16 ]- there figure 16 is the same view as the figure 14 and it shows a second step of mounting the temporary closure device on the support element;
  • [ Fig.17 ]- there figure 17 is the same view as the figure 15 and it shows the position of the temporary closure device with respect to the support element at the end of the second assembly step;
  • [ Fig.18 ]- there figure 18 is the same view as the figure 14 and it shows a third step of mounting the temporary closure device on the support element;
  • [ Fig.19 ]- there figure 19 is the same view as the figure 15 and it shows the position of the temporary closure device relative to the support element after the third and final assembly step;
  • [ Fig.20 ]- there figure 20 is the same view as the figure 14 and it shows the beginning of a first step of dismantling the temporary closure device.
  • [ Fig.21 ]- there figure 21 is a perspective view of the opening element in the closed position and of the temporary closure device.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

Sur la figure 1, est représenté un dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 d'un élément ouvrant 5 sur un élément de support 4. Dans cet exemple de réalisation, le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est en matériau plastique moulé monobloc tandis que l'élément ouvrant 5 est une porte d'un véhicule automobile et que l'élément de support 4 est un cadre du châssis du véhicule.On the figure 1 , is shown a temporary closure device 1 of an opening element 5 on a support element 4. In this embodiment, the temporary closure device 1 is made of one-piece molded plastic material while the opening element 5 is a door of a motor vehicle and that the support element 4 is a frame of the vehicle chassis.

L'élément ouvrant 5 est représenté par exemple sur les figures 9 à 12 et sur la figure 21. Comme représenté sur ces figures, l'élément ouvrant 5 comprend une ouverture 51 de passage de serrure.The opening element 5 is represented for example on the figures 9 to 12 and on the figure 21 . As shown in these figures, the opening element 5 comprises an opening 51 through which the lock passes.

L'élément de support 4 est représenté par exemple sur les figures 5, 14 à 20. Comme illustré sur ces figures, l'élément de support 4 est composé d'une paroi 40 comportant une face extérieure 45 visible depuis l'extérieur comme présenté sur la figure 14 et une face intérieure 46 opposée à la face extérieure 45 comme présenté sur la figure 15.The support element 4 is represented for example on the figure 5 , 14 to 20 . As illustrated in these figures, the support element 4 is composed of a wall 40 comprising an outer face 45 visible from the outside as shown on the figure 14 and an inner face 46 opposite the outer face 45 as shown in the figure 15 .

L'élément de support 4 comprend en outre des alésages de fixation 41 à 44 traversants et arrangés par paire. La première paire d'alésages de fixation comprend le premier alésage 41 et le deuxième alésage 42 alignés selon une direction d'ouverture et de fermeture F de l'élément ouvrant 5. La deuxième paire d'alésages de fixation comprend le troisième alésage 43 et le quatrième alésage 44 alignés selon une direction perpendiculaire à la direction F. Ces alésages sont utilisés pour fixer une partie de la serrure, notamment la partie comportant la gâche, à l'élément de support 4.The support element 4 further comprises fixing bores 41 to 44 passing through and arranged in pairs. The first pair of fastening bores comprises the first bore 41 and the second bore 42 aligned in an opening and closing direction F of the opening element 5. The second pair of fastening bores comprises the third bore 43 and the fourth bore 44 aligned in a direction perpendicular to the direction F. These bores are used to fix part of the lock, in particular the part comprising the keeper, to the support element 4.

Pour la description de l'invention et la compréhension des revendications, on adoptera à titre non limitatif et sans référence limitative à la gravité terrestre les orientations verticale, longitudinale et transversale selon le repère V, L, T indiqué aux figures dont les axes longitudinal L et transversal T s'étendent dans un plan horizontal.For the description of the invention and the understanding of the claims, the vertical, longitudinal and transverse orientations according to the reference V, L, T indicated in the figures whose longitudinal axes L and transverse T extend in a horizontal plane.

Par convention, l'axe longitudinal L est orienté de la droite vers la gauche de la figure 1 et parallèle à la direction d'ouverture et de fermeture F. En outre, l'axe vertical V est orienté du bas vers le haut de la figure 1.By convention, the longitudinal axis L is oriented from right to left of the figure 1 and parallel to the opening and closing direction F. Also, the vertical axis V is oriented from the bottom to the top of the figure 1 .

Dans l'exemple illustré, le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 comprend une platine de fixation 2 et un corps de butée 3. Comme son nom l'indique, la platine de fixation 2 assure la fixation du dispositif 1 sur l'élément de support 4 au moyen d'un premier organe d'accrochage 21 et d'un deuxième organe d'accrochage 22. Dans cet exemple, le premier organe d'accrochage 21 est destiné à être engagé dans le premier alésage 41 de l'élément de support 4 alors que le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 est destiné à être engagé dans le deuxième alésage 42 de l'élément de support. Dans un autre exemple, notamment lorsque le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est utilisé pour la porte opposée du véhicule, le premier alésage 41 et le deuxième alésage 42 sont disposés de façon symétrique sur l'élément de support 4 par rapport la porte opposée. L'élément 240 se trouve en haut ou en bas selon la porte considérée. Ainsi, un même dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est compatible avec toutes les portes du véhicule quel que soit le côté où elles se trouvent.In the example illustrated, the temporary closure device 1 comprises a fixing plate 2 and a stop body 3. As its name indicates, the fixing plate 2 ensures the fixing of the device 1 on the support element 4 by means of a first attachment member 21 and a second attachment member 22. In this example, the first attachment member 21 is intended to be engaged in the first bore 41 of the support element 4 while the second attachment member 22 is intended to be engaged in the second bore 42 of the support element. In another example, in particular when the temporary closing device 1 is used for the opposite door of the vehicle, the first bore 41 and the second bore 42 are arranged symmetrically on the support element 4 with respect to the opposite door. The element 240 is at the top or at the bottom depending on the door considered. Thus, the same temporary closing device 1 is compatible with all the doors of the vehicle regardless of the side on which they are located.

La platine de fixation 2 comprend en outre une base 25 destinée à être en appui sur la face extérieure 45 de l'élément de support 4 lorsque le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est monté sur ledit élément de support 4. Ici, la base 25 est sensiblement parallèle au plan horizontal.The fixing plate 2 further comprises a base 25 intended to rest on the outer face 45 of the support element 4 when the temporary closure device 1 is mounted on said support element 4. Here, the base 25 is substantially parallel to the horizontal plane.

La platine de fixation 2 comprend également un verrou 24 mobile par rapport au deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 entre une position de repos verrouillée et une position sous contrainte déverrouillée.The fixing plate 2 also comprises a lock 24 movable relative to the second attachment member 22 between a locked rest position and an unlocked constrained position.

Les figures 2 à 4 sont des schémas montrant plus en détail le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 et le verrou 24 ainsi que ses différentes positions. Sur ces figures, le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 présente la forme d'un crochet.THE figures 2 to 4 are diagrams showing in more detail the second attachment member 22 and the lock 24 as well as their different positions. In these figures, the second attachment member 22 has the shape of a hook.

Quant au verrou 24, celui-ci prend la forme allongée qui s'étend perpendiculairement à la direction d'ouverture et de fermeture F. Le verrou 24 est articulé de manière élastique par rapport à la base 25 autour d'un axe de rotation I parallèle à la direction d'ouverture et de fermeture F. Ici, l'articulation élastique de verrou 24 est formée par une première charnière 243 reliant le verrou 24 à la base 25, l'axe de la première charnière 243 formant l'axe de rotation I. La première charnière 243 est une charnière élastique à effet ressort.As for the latch 24, the latter takes the elongated shape which extends perpendicularly to the direction of opening and closing F. The latch 24 is articulated in an elastic manner with respect to the base 25 around an axis of rotation I parallel to the opening and closing direction F. Here, the latch elastic articulation 24 is formed by a first hinge 243 connecting the latch 24 to the base 25, the axis of the first hinge 243 forming the axis of rotation I. The first hinge 243 is a spring-loaded elastic hinge.

Ainsi, grâce à cette première charnière 243, le verrou 24 est mobile entre une position de repos verrouillée telle qu'illustrée sur les figures 2 et 3 et une position sous contrainte déverrouillée telle qu'illustrée sur la figure 4. La position de repos verrouillée est appelée ci-après position de repos tandis que la position sous contrainte déverrouillée est appelée ci-après position déverrouillée. Le verrou 24 constitue un premier élément mobile du dispositif de fermeture provisoire.Thus, thanks to this first hinge 243, the lock 24 is movable between a locked rest position as illustrated on the figures 2 and 3 and an unlocked duress position as shown in the figure 4 . The locked rest position is hereinafter referred to as the rest position, while the unlocked constrained position is hereinafter referred to as the unlocked position. The lock 24 constitutes a first movable element of the temporary closure device.

Dans la position verrouillée, le verrou 24 est positionné parallèlement à un plan horizontal. Dans cette position, l'organe de butée 240 du verrou 24 est adossé contre le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 de sorte à former un bloc 26 dont la section transversale est complémentaire à la forme du premier alésage 41, qui présente ici une forme rectangulaire.In the locked position, latch 24 is positioned parallel to a horizontal plane. In this position, the abutment member 240 of the latch 24 leans against the second attachment member 22 so as to form a block 26 whose cross section is complementary to the shape of the first bore 41, which here has a rectangular shape. .

De cette manière, lorsque le bloc 26 composé du deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 et de l'organe de butée 240 se trouve dans le deuxième alésage 42, la platine de fixation 2, et donc le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1, est immobilisée par rapport à l'élément de support 4. En d'autres termes, l'engagement de ce bloc 26 dans le deuxième alésage 42 supprime tout degré de mobilité du dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1. Un tel engagement peut être également observé sur la figure 5 et sur la figure 6.In this way, when the block 26 composed of the second attachment member 22 and the abutment member 240 is located in the second bore 42, the fixing plate 2, and therefore the closing device temporary closure 1, is immobilized with respect to the support element 4. In other words, the engagement of this block 26 in the second bore 42 eliminates any degree of mobility of the temporary closure device 1. Such an engagement can be also observed on the figure 5 and on the figure 6 .

Précisément, sur ces figures 5 et 6, on voit que la face latérale 241 de l'organe de butée 240 et la face latérale 231 du deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 sont en appui contre un bord latéral 421 du deuxième alésage 42. Ici, les faces latérales 231, 241 ainsi que le bord latéral 421 sont les éléments orientés perpendiculairement à l'axe transversal T.Specifically, on these figure 5 And 6 , we see that the side face 241 of the abutment member 240 and the side face 231 of the second attachment member 22 bear against a side edge 421 of the second bore 42. Here, the side faces 231, 241 as well as the side edge 421 are the elements oriented perpendicular to the transverse axis T.

En outre, l'organe de butée 240 comprend une face axiale 242 en appui contre un premier bord axial 422 du deuxième alésage 42. Le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 comprend également une face axiale 224 en appui contre un deuxième bord axial 424 opposé au premier bord axial 422 du deuxième alésage 42.In addition, the abutment member 240 includes an axial face 242 bearing against a first axial edge 422 of the second bore 42. The second attachment member 22 also includes an axial face 224 bearing against a second axial edge 424 opposite the first axial edge 422 of the second bore 42.

Le premier bord axial 422 est visible sur les figures 5 et 6 tandis que le deuxième bord axial 424 est visible sur les figures 14, 15 et 19.The first axial edge 422 is visible on the figure 5 And 6 while the second axial edge 424 is visible on the figures 14, 15 And 19 .

Ici, la face axiale 242 de l'organe de butée 240 et la face axiale 224 du deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 constituent respectivement une première face et une deuxième face du bloc 26.Here, the axial face 242 of the abutment member 240 and the axial face 224 of the second attachment member 22 respectively constitute a first face and a second face of the block 26.

Ceci permet de bloquer tout déplacement axial du dispositif 1 par rapport à l'élément de support 4. Ici, les faces axiales et les bords axiaux sont les éléments orientés perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal L.This makes it possible to block any axial displacement of the device 1 relative to the support element 4. Here, the axial faces and the axial edges are the elements oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L.

En conséquence, le verrou 24 en position verrouillée bloque le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 et l'empêche de ressortir.Consequently, the lock 24 in the locked position blocks the second attachment member 22 and prevents it from coming out.

Sur la figure 4, le verrou 24 est dans une position déverrouillée, inclinée par rapport au plan horizontal, et dans laquelle l'organe de butée 240 est décalé vers le haut par rapport au deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 et n'est donc plus aligné avec ledit deuxième organe 22. En l'absence de l'organe de butée 240 dans le deuxième alésage 42, le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 est libre à se déplacer, ce qui rend le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 mobile axialement par rapport à l'élément de support 4.On the figure 4 , the lock 24 is in an unlocked position, inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and in which the abutment member 240 is offset upwards with respect to the second attachment member 22 and is therefore no longer aligned with said second member 22. In the absence of the abutment member 240 in the second bore 42, the second hooking member 22 is free to move, which makes the temporary closure device 1 movable axially relative to the element support 4.

Dans l'exemple illustré, le verrou 24 comprend une partie de préhension 246 permettant une prise facile du verrou 24 pour faire passer ce verrou en position déverrouillée.In the example illustrated, the lock 24 comprises a gripping part 246 allowing easy gripping of the lock 24 to move this lock into the unlocked position.

Par ailleurs, une autre particularité du verrou 24 réside dans la forme de l'organe de butée 240. En effet, comme cela peut être observé sur les figures 5 et 6, l'organe de butée 240 comprend une face inférieure 245 inclinée par rapport au plan horizontal de manière à former une rampe inclinée. Ici, dans ce document, les termes « inférieur » et « supérieur » sont définis par rapport à l'axe vertical V. Plus on s'éloigne de l'axe de rotation I, plus l'inclinaison de la face inférieure 245 est importante.Furthermore, another feature of the lock 24 resides in the shape of the abutment member 240. Indeed, as can be observed on the figure 5 And 6 , the abutment member 240 comprises a lower face 245 inclined with respect to the horizontal plane so as to form an inclined ramp. Here, in this document, the terms “lower” and “upper” are defined with respect to the vertical axis V. The further one moves away from the axis of rotation I, the greater the inclination of the lower face 245 is. .

De cette manière, lors du montage du dispositif de fermeture 1 sur l'élément de support 4, la partie de la face inférieure 245 qui rentrera en contact en premier avec l'élément de support 4 sera la partie la plus éloignée de l'axe de rotation I. Ceci permet de former un bras de levier important pour faire pivoter facilement le verrou 24.In this way, when mounting the closure device 1 on the support element 4, the part of the lower face 245 which will first come into contact with the support element 4 will be the part farthest from the axis. of rotation I. This makes it possible to form a large lever arm to easily rotate the lock 24.

Par ailleurs, lorsque le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est enlevé de l'élément de support 4, suite au soulèvement du verrou 24 vers le haut, la face inférieure 245 sera positionnée parallèlement à l'élément de support 4, ce qui facilitera le retrait du verrou 24 hors du deuxième alésage 42.Furthermore, when the temporary closure device 1 is removed from the support element 4, following the lifting of the lock 24 upwards, the lower face 245 will be positioned parallel to the support element 4, which will facilitate removal. of the lock 24 out of the second bore 42.

Bien entendu, l'inclinaison peut être pratiquée sur une autre face de l'organe de butée 240.Of course, the inclination can be practiced on another face of the stop member 240.

La figure 5 illustre également le positionnement du premier organe d'accrochage 21 une fois que le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est définitivement posé sur l'élément de support 4. Le premier organe d'accrochage 21 a la forme d'un crochet et comprend un talon 211 et un nez 212.There figure 5 also illustrates the positioning of the first hooking member 21 once the temporary closure device 1 is definitively placed on the support element 4. The first hooking member 21 has the shape of a hook and comprises a heel 211 and a nose 212.

Comme observé sur la figure 5, le premier organe d'accrochage 21 est engagé dans le premier alésage 41 avec le talon 211 et le nez 212 qui se trouvent en dessous de la face intérieure 46 de la paroi 40, ce qui permet également d'immobiliser le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1.As observed on the figure 5 , the first attachment member 21 is engaged in the first bore 41 with the heel 211 and the nose 212 which are located below the inner face 46 of the wall 40, which also makes it possible to immobilize the temporary closure device 1.

Sur les figures 7 et 8, est représenté un dispositif de fermeture provisoire 100 selon un deuxième exemple de réalisation de l'invention.On the figures 7 and 8 , is shown a temporary closure device 100 according to a second embodiment of the invention.

Le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 100 est identique au dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 du premier exemple. Le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 100 comprend un verrou 250 dont la forme est légèrement différente de celle du premier exemple. Le verrou 250 comprend un ergot 251 qui est inséré dans une première glissière 260 pratiquée sur la platine de fixation 2.The temporary closure device 100 is identical to the temporary closure device 1 of the first example. The temporary closure device 100 includes a lock 250 whose shape is slightly different from that of the first example. The lock 250 includes a lug 251 which is inserted in a first slide 260 made on the fixing plate 2.

Ainsi, la course du verrou est guidée par le coulissement de l'ergot 251 dans la première glissière 260. Comme montré sur la figure 7, lorsque le verrou est dans la position verrouillée, l'ergot 251 est en butée contre une extrémité basse 261 de la première glissière 260. Selon la figure 8, lorsque le verrou est dans la position déverrouillée, l'ergot 251 est en butée contre une extrémité haute 261 de la première glissière 260.Thus, the stroke of the lock is guided by the sliding of the lug 251 in the first slide 260. As shown in the figure 7 , when the lock is in the locked position, the lug 251 abuts against a lower end 261 of the first slide 260. According to the figure 8 , when the lock is in the unlocked position, the lug 251 abuts against an upper end 261 of the first slide 260.

Quant au corps de butée 3, celui-ci comprend un nez de butée 31 qui est en appui sur un fond 510 de l'ouverture 51 de passage de serrure de l'élément ouvrant 5 lorsque l'élément ouvrant 5 est dans une position de fermeture comme illustré sur la figure 11.As for the stop body 3, the latter comprises a stop nose 31 which rests on a bottom 510 of the opening 51 through which the lock passes through the opening element 5 when the opening element 5 is in a locked position. closure as shown in figure 11 .

Sur les autres figures, notamment sur les figures 1, 2, 4, 9 à 13, le corps de butée 3 comprend en outre un deuxième élément mobile 32 ayant pour fonction de maintien de l'élément ouvrant 5 pour éviter toute ouverture intempestive de l'élément ouvrant 5.On the other figures, in particular on the figure 1 , 2 , 4 , 9 to 13 , the abutment body 3 further comprises a second movable element 32 having the function of holding the opening element 5 to prevent any inadvertent opening of the opening element 5.

Le nez de butée 31 et le deuxième élément mobile 32 constituent des moyens de blocage de l'élément ouvrant 5.The stop nose 31 and the second movable element 32 constitute means for blocking the opening element 5.

Les figures 9 à 11 illustrent le comportement du corps de butée 3 lors de la fermeture de l'élément ouvrant 5 sur l'élément de support 4, tandis que les figures 12 et 13 illustrent le comportement du corps de butée lors de l'ouverture de l'élément ouvrant 3.THE figures 9 to 11 illustrate the behavior of the stop body 3 when the opening element 5 closes on the support element 4, while the figures 12 and 13 illustrate the behavior of the stop body when opening the opening element 3.

La figure 9 montre la première étape de la fermeture de l'élément ouvrant 5 sur l'élément de support 4. Pendant cette première étape, l'élément ouvrant 5 s'approche de l'élément de support 4 en suivant la direction d'ouverture et de fermeture F. Ainsi, l'élément ouvrant s'approche au fur et à mesure du deuxième élément mobile 32 jusqu'à aller au contact avec celle-ci.There figure 9 shows the first stage of the closure of the opening element 5 on the support element 4. During this first stage, the opening element 5 approaches the support element 4 following the direction of opening and closure F. Thus, the opening element gradually approaches the second movable element 32 until it comes into contact with it.

Le contact entre l'élément ouvrant 5 et le deuxième élément mobile 32 marque le début de la deuxième étape de la fermeture. Ici, le contact se fait au niveau d'un bord de l'ouverture 51 de passage de serrure avec un bec 321 du deuxième élément mobile 32.The contact between the opening element 5 and the second movable element 32 marks the start of the second closing stage. Here, the contact is made at the level of an edge of the opening 51 for the passage of the lock with a beak 321 of the second movable element 32.

Ici, le deuxième élément mobile 32 est en forme de V et comprend une languette flexible 320 (ou patte flexible) et un plateau 326. Lorsque le deuxième élément mobile 32 est dans sa position initiale, la languette flexible 320 est inclinée par rapport à l'axe V tandis que le plateau 326 s'étend sensiblement selon l'axe longitudinal L.Here, the second movable element 32 is V-shaped and comprises a flexible tongue 320 (or flexible tab) and a plate 326. When the second movable element 32 is in its initial position, the flexible tongue 320 is inclined relative to the axis V while the plate 326 extends substantially along the longitudinal axis L.

Dans l'exemple illustré, le bec 321 est situé à une extrémité libre de la languette flexible 320 sur une face avant 325 de celle-ci. Ici, le bec 321 présente une forme triangulaire et il est orienté de sorte que l'arrête la plus exposée du triangle soit au contact en premier avec l'élément ouvrant 5, ce qui permet de réduire le frottement entre la patte flexible et l'élément ouvrant 5 et d'éviter les rayures.In the example illustrated, the spout 321 is located at a free end of the flexible tongue 320 on a front face 325 thereof. Here, the beak 321 has a triangular shape and it is oriented so that the most exposed edge of the triangle is in contact first with the opening element 5, which makes it possible to reduce the friction between the flexible tab and the opening element 5 and to avoid scratches.

Selon l'invention et comme dans cet exemple, le deuxième élément mobile 32 est montée mobile en rotation par rapport au corps de butée 3. Le mouvement de rotation du deuxième élément mobile 32 est assuré par une deuxième charnière élastique à effet ressort 322 d'axe K. Ainsi, l'axe K de la deuxième charnière 322 forme l'axe de rotation de la patte flexible.According to the invention and as in this example, the second movable element 32 is mounted so as to be able to rotate relative to the stop body 3. The rotational movement of the second movable element 32 is ensured by a second elastic spring-effect hinge 322 of axis K. Thus, the axis K of the second hinge 322 forms the axis of rotation of the flexible tab.

Afin de mieux guider la course de la languette flexible 320, le plateau 326 comprend un pion 323 engagé dans une deuxième glissière 33 pratiqué sur le corps de butée 3. Le pion 323 et la deuxième glissière 33 sont visibles par exemple sur la figure 3. Le pion 323 est situé à une extrémité libre du plateau 326.In order to better guide the stroke of the flexible tongue 320, the plate 326 comprises a pin 323 engaged in a second slide 33 formed on the stop body 3. The pin 323 and the second slide 33 are visible for example on the picture 3 . Pawn 323 is located at a free end of board 326.

Ainsi, grâce à la deuxième charnière élastique 322 et le pion 323 dans la deuxième glissière 33, lors du contact entre l'élément ouvrant 5 et la languette flexible 320, celle-ci s'articule autour de l'axe de rotation K et son mouvement est guidé par la deuxième glissière 33 de manière à ce que la languette flexible 320 se déplace vers le bas pour faire passer l'élément ouvrant. Ainsi, le deuxième élément mobile 32 est dans une position sollicitée suite au contact avec l'élément ouvrant 5.Thus, thanks to the second elastic hinge 322 and the pin 323 in the second slide 33, during contact between the opening element 5 and the flexible tongue 320, the latter is articulated around the axis of rotation K and its movement is guided by the second slide 33 so that the flexible tongue 320 moves downwards to pass the opening element. Thus, the second movable element 32 is in a biased position following contact with the opening element 5.

Par ailleurs, étant donné que le déplacement de la languette flexible 320 est facilité par le guidage du pion dans la deuxième glissière 33, la languette flexible 320 présente une résistance faible à l'élément ouvrant 5, ce qui permet de diminuer le frottement entre ces deux éléments par rapport aux solutions existantes.Furthermore, given that the movement of the flexible tongue 320 is facilitated by the guiding of the pin in the second slideway 33, the flexible tongue 320 has a low resistance to the opening element 5, which makes it possible to reduce the friction between these two elements compared to existing solutions.

Une fois que l'élément ouvrant 5 dépasse la languette flexible 320, le deuxième élément mobile 32 revient à sa position initiale grâce à la deuxième charnière élastique 322, ce qui empêche le retour de l'élément ouvrant 5, donc son ouverture.Once the opening element 5 exceeds the flexible tongue 320, the second movable element 32 returns to its initial position thanks to the second elastic hinge 322, which prevents the return of the opening element 5, therefore its opening.

Sur la figure 11, l'élément ouvrant 5 est dans une position de fermeture complète dans laquelle le bord 510 est en contact avec le nez de butée 31 du corps de butée 3. Dans cette position, il y a un petit jeu de fonctionnement entre la languette flexible 320 et l'élément ouvrant 5. La raideur de la languette flexible permet de retenir l'élément ouvrant 5.On the figure 11 , the opening element 5 is in a completely closed position in which the edge 510 is in contact with the abutment nose 31 of the abutment body 3. In this position, there is a small operating clearance between the flexible tongue 320 and the opening element 5. The stiffness of the flexible tongue makes it possible to retain the opening element 5.

Selon les figures 12 et 13, lors de l'ouverture, l'élément ouvrant 5 est déplacé dans un sens opposé au sens de la fermeture jusqu'à être de nouveau en contact avec la languette flexible 320 au niveau de la face arrière 324, opposée à la face avant 325. Etant donné que la languette flexible 320 peut se déformer élastiquement, il suffit d'appliquer un effort adapté, généralement entre 30N et 60N, pour faire fléchir la languette flexible 320 qui bascule vers l'avant selon la flèche P illustrée sur la figure 18 pour libérer l'élément ouvrant.According to figures 12 and 13 , when opening, the opening element 5 is moved in a direction opposite to the direction of closing until it is again in contact with the flexible tongue 320 at the level of the rear face 324, opposite to the front face 325 Since the flexible tongue 320 can deform elastically, it suffices to apply a suitable force, generally between 30N and 60N, to cause the flexible tongue 320 to bend, which tilts forwards according to the arrow P illustrated on the figure 18 to release the opening element.

Nous allons maintenant décrire le procédé de montage du dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 sur l'élément de support 4 à l'appui des figures 14 à 21.We will now describe the method of mounting the temporary closure device 1 on the support element 4 in support of the figures 14 to 21 .

Les figures 14 et 15 illustrent la première étape du procédé de montage pendant laquelle le premier organe d'accrochage 21 est inséré dans le premier alésage 41. A l'issue de cette première étape, le premier organe d'accrochage 21 est positionné par rapport à l'élément de support 4 de sorte que le nez 212 dudit organe soit en dessous de la face intérieure 46 de l'élément de support 4.THE figures 14 and 15 illustrate the first step of the assembly method during which the first attachment member 21 is inserted into the first bore 41. At the end of this first step, the first attachment member 21 is positioned relative to the element of support 4 so that the nose 212 of said member is below the inner face 46 of the support element 4.

Ensuite, la deuxième étape du procédé de montage consiste à basculer le dispositif 1 selon la flèche B illustrée sur la figure 16 et dans un sens antihoraire pour insérer le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 dans le deuxième alésage 42. A l'issue de la deuxième étape, le deuxième organe d'accrochage 22 se situe derrière la face intérieure 46, tout comme le premier organe d'accrochage 21. A noter également qu'à l'issue de la deuxième étape, le verrou 24 est dans la position déverrouillée en raison de l'appui de l'organe de butée 240 contre la face extérieure 45 de l'élément de support 4.Then, the second step of the assembly process consists in tilting the device 1 according to the arrow B illustrated on the figure 16 and in a counterclockwise direction to insert the second attachment member 22 into the second bore 42. At the end of the second step, the second attachment member 22 is located behind the inner face 46, just like the first member of hooking 21. It should also be noted that at the end of the second step, the lock 24 is in the unlocked position due to the support of the abutment member 240 against the outer face 45 of the support element 4.

Puis, pendant la troisième étape du procédé de montage, le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est repoussé légèrement vers l'intérieur du véhicule, ici selon la flèche C illustrée sur la figure 18, de façon que l'organe de butée 240 soit en face du deuxième alésage 42. La flèche C est dans une direction opposée au premier organe d'accrochage 21.Then, during the third step of the assembly process, the temporary closure device 1 is pushed slightly towards the interior of the vehicle, here according to the arrow C illustrated on the figure 18 , so that the abutment member 240 is opposite the second bore 42. The arrow C is in a direction opposite to the first attachment member 21.

Grâce à la première charnière élastique reliant le verrou 24 à la platine 2, le verrou 24 revient à sa position initiale et donc à la position verrouillée. Autrement dit, l'organe de butée se place automatiquement dans une position de blocage du premier organe d'accrochage 21 par l'effet ressort du verrou 24 conféré par la première charnière élastique 243.Thanks to the first elastic hinge connecting the lock 24 to the plate 2, the lock 24 returns to its initial position and therefore to the locked position. In other words, the abutment member is automatically placed in a locking position of the first attachment member 21 by the spring effect of the lock 24 conferred by the first elastic hinge 243.

En parallèle, par la poussée du dispositif 1 vers l'intérieur du véhicule, le talon 211 du premier organe d'accrochage est amené à rester en dessous de la face intérieure 46 de l'élément de support 4.In parallel, by the thrust of the device 1 towards the interior of the vehicle, the heel 211 of the first attachment member is caused to remain below the inner face 46 of the support element 4.

Par conséquent, comme décrit plus haut et illustré sur la figure 19, une fois que le verrou 24 est dans la position verrouillée, le dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 est attaché de manière immobile à l'élément de support 4. Comme montré sur la figure 20, pour le démontage du dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1, il suffit de relever manuellement le verrou 24 portant l'organe de butée 240 en manipulant la partie de préhension 246 et en même temps de déplacer le dispositif 1 vers l'extérieur du véhicule selon le sens indiqué par la flèche D, c'est-à-dire ici selon la direction du premier organe d'accrochage 21. L'organe de butée 240 étant dégagé du deuxième alésage 42, le dispositif 1 est libre à être déplacé de manière à faire ressortir le deuxième organe d'accrochage puis le premier organe d'accrochage de leur alésage correspondant.Therefore, as described above and illustrated in figure 19 , once the latch 24 is in the locked position, the temporary closure device 1 is fixedly attached to the support element 4. As shown in the figure 20 , for the dismantling of the temporary closing device 1, it suffices to manually raise the lock 24 carrying the abutment member 240 by manipulating the gripping part 246 and at the same time to move the device 1 towards the outside of the vehicle according to the direction indicated by the arrow D, that is to say here in the direction of the first attachment member 21. The abutment member 240 being disengaged from the second bore 42, the device 1 is free to be moved so as to bring out the second attachment member and then the first attachment member from their corresponding bore.

Ainsi, le procédé de montage et démontage du dispositif de fermeture provisoire 1 ne nécessite aucun outil supplémentaire. Ils peuvent se faire de manière simple et rapide par l'opérateur travaillant sur la ligne de montage ou de peinture.Thus, the assembly and disassembly process of the temporary closure device 1 does not require any additional tool. They can be done quickly and easily by the operator working on the assembly or painting line.

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  1. Device (1; 100) for soft closing an opening element (5) on a support element (4), said support element (4) comprising:
    - a wall (40);
    - a first bore (41) and a second bore (42) passing through said wall (40), said second bore (42) having a first edge (422) and a second edge (424) facing the first edge (422);
    said device (1; 100) comprising:
    - a stop body (3) comprising means (31, 32) for locking the opening element (5); and
    - a fastening plate (2) comprising:
    - a base (25) intended to be supported on the outer face (45) of the wall (40);
    - a first attachment member (21) intended to be inserted into the first bore (41) of the support element (4); and
    - a second attachment member (22) intended to be inserted into a second bore (42) of the support element (4), said second attachment member (22) being aligned with the first attachment member (21) along a longitudinal axis (L) of the device (1; 100);
    the soft closing device (1) comprising a latch (24) having a stop member (240), said latch (24) being connected to the base (25) by a first elastic spring hinge (243) having an axis (I);
    the soft closing device (1) being characterized in that the latch (24) is rotatably movable relative to the base (25) between:
    - a locked rest position in which the stop member (240) abuts against the second attachment member (22) so as to form a block (26) comprising a first face (242) intended to be supported against the first edge (422) of the second bore (42) and a second face (214) intended to be supported against the second edge (424) of the second bore (42), and
    - an unlocked stressed position in which the stop member (240) is offset relative to the second attachment element (22), so that, owing to the first elastic hinge (243) connecting the latch (24) to the plate (2), the latch (24) returns to its initial position and thus to the locked position, the stop member (240) being automatically placed in a position of locking the first attachment member (21) by the spring effect of the latch (24) provided by the first elastic hinge (243).
  2. Device (1; 100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the stop member (240) comprises a lower face (245) angled relative to a plane (L, T) substantially parallel to the base (25), and in that the angle of said lower face (245) varies increasingly when moving away from the axis (I) of the first elastic spring hinge.
  3. Device (1; 100) according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the fastening plate (2) comprises a first slide rail (260), and in that the latch (240; 250) comprises a lug (251) inserted into said first slide rail (260).
  4. Device (1; 100) according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the latch (25) comprises a gripping portion (246).
  5. Device (1; 100) according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the stop body (3) comprises a second element (32) which is rotatably movable relative to said body (3) by means of a second elastic spring hinge (322) having an axis K.
  6. Device (1; 100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the stop body (3) comprises a second slide rail (33), in that the second movable element (32) comprises a flexible tab (320) and a plate (326) connected to one another, and in that the plate (326) comprises a pin (323) inserted into said slide rail (33) so as to guide the flexible tab (320) during its rotation.
  7. Device (1; 100) according to any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the first attachment member (21) has a hook shape.
  8. Method for mounting a soft closing device (1; 100) according to any of the preceding claims on a support element (4), characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
    - inserting the first attachment member (21) into the first bore (41);
    - inserting the second attachment member (22) into the second bore (42), which will move the latch (25) into the unlocked stressed position;
    - moving the device according to a translational movement in the direction opposite to the first attachment member (21) until the stop member (240) is opposite the second bore (42) in order to make the latch (25) automatically return to the locked rest position and to form a block (26) inserted into the second bore (42).
  9. Method for removing a soft closing device (1; 100) according to any of claims 1 to 7 from a support element (4), characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
    - unlocking the latch (24) by making it pivot into the unlocked stressed position;
    - moving the device in a translational movement in the direction of the first attachment member (21);
    - removing the second attachment member (22) from the second bore (42); and
    - removing the first attachment member (21) from the first bore (41).
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