EP4053356B1 - Spacer support element and assembly of a spacer support element and a set of spacers - Google Patents

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EP4053356B1
EP4053356B1 EP22159100.1A EP22159100A EP4053356B1 EP 4053356 B1 EP4053356 B1 EP 4053356B1 EP 22159100 A EP22159100 A EP 22159100A EP 4053356 B1 EP4053356 B1 EP 4053356B1
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Laurent Buzon
Carlo Cosijns
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/02005—Construction of joints, e.g. dividing strips
    • E04F15/02022—Construction of joints, e.g. dividing strips with means for aligning the outer surfaces of the flooring elements
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    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/024—Sectional false floors, e.g. computer floors
    • E04F15/02447—Supporting structures
    • E04F15/02452—Details of junctions between the supporting structures and the panels or a panel-supporting framework
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/02044—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/024—Sectional false floors, e.g. computer floors
    • E04F15/02447—Supporting structures
    • E04F15/02464—Height adjustable elements for supporting the panels or a panel-supporting framework
    • E04F15/0247—Screw jacks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/02044—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer
    • E04F2015/0205—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer with load-supporting elongated furring elements between the flooring elements and the underlayer
    • E04F2015/02066—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer with load-supporting elongated furring elements between the flooring elements and the underlayer with additional fastening elements between furring elements and flooring elements
    • E04F2015/02077—Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer with load-supporting elongated furring elements between the flooring elements and the underlayer with additional fastening elements between furring elements and flooring elements the additional fastening elements located in-between two adjacent flooring elements

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  • the present invention relates to an element for supporting intermediate pieces comprising a base arranged to be placed on an elevation pad of a surface or a joist, which base is provided with at least a first and a second window each having a curved geometry following a line of curvature, each window being arranged to apply one of the intermediate pieces thereto, the first and the second window each having a starting section and a final section, which windows are arranged in such a way that the piece interlayer can be freely moved in the window in which it is applied and be guided by this window when moving.
  • Such an intermediate piece support element is known from FROM 10 2013 113 267 A1 .
  • the known insert support element is formed by a circular base provided with two windows which are arranged in a semi-circle near the outer edge of the base.
  • the known intermediate piece support element is intended to be placed on the head of an elevation stud. It is used to introduce spacer pieces which can extend between two adjacent slabs which will be placed on the spacer support piece or along a beam. These spacer pieces in turn allow the distance between these two adjacent slabs to be maintained.
  • a disadvantage of the known intermediate piece support element is that, despite the presence of the windows, the distance between the intermediate piece and the center of the intermediate piece support always remains the same, which limits the possibilities of arranging the intermediate pieces on the support. This has the consequence that with the support element of intermediate pieces known only for rectilinear slabs and equal dimensions can be used, which considerably limits the choice of slabs to lay.
  • the aim of the invention is to provide a support element for intermediate pieces which allows a greater possibility of arranging the intermediate pieces on the support element to thus make it possible to broaden the choice of geometries of the slabs to be installed.
  • the insert support element according to the invention is characterized in that the line of curvature of the first and second window inclines continuously towards a center of the base, the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window are juxtaposed to each other in such a way that a linear axis starting from a center of the base towards an outer edge of the base successively crosses the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window.
  • each window and the arrangement of the first and second windows make it possible to bring the intermediate piece closer to the center of the base, thus not limiting the position of the intermediate piece to a fixed distance from the center.
  • slab geometries will be allowed, since it will be enough to move the spacer piece in the window to place it between two adjacent slabs, even if the latter are not of rectilinear shape or of equal size.
  • WO 2020/127397 describes a spacer support element where a final section of a first window is juxtaposed to a starting section of a second window.
  • the combination of FROM 10 2013 113 267 with WO 2020/127397 does not lead to the present invention.
  • the man of the trade obtains the teaching of having circular windows whose radius is constant.
  • WO 2020/127397 teaches the use of a single circular window in combination with two linear windows. A combination of FROM 10 2013 113 267 with WO 2020/127397 would therefore lead to adding two linear windows to the support element according to FROM 10 2013 113 267 .
  • a first preferred embodiment of a support element for intermediate pieces according to the invention is characterized in that each window has an interior line of curvature and an exterior line of curvature, the interior and exterior lines of curvature being at an equal distance between them over their entire length.
  • the opening width of the windows remains the same over the entire length of the window, which makes it possible to retain and guide the spacer piece over the entire length of the window.
  • a second preferred embodiment of a support element for intermediate pieces according to the invention is characterized in that a starting point of the interior curvature line located at the height of the starting section is located at a distance from said center which is at least 25% greater than that at which an end point of the interior curvature line located at the height of the end section is located relative to said center.
  • a third preferred embodiment of an insert support element according to the invention is characterized in that the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window are juxtaposed to one another on at least 15% of their length. This allows a wide range of positions for applying the spacer piece on a reduced surface area.
  • At least two longitudinal openings are provided in the base around said center, the openings extending parallel to each other. These are intended to cooperate with a fastening element arranged to connect the intermediate piece support element to the stud or to the joist.
  • a circular opening is provided in the extension and at a distance from the final section of at least one window. This circular opening offers more points of application for the spacer pieces.
  • the present invention also relates to an assembly of a spacer support element and a set of spacer pieces.
  • Such an assembly is characterized in that the set of intermediate pieces comprises at least a plurality of intermediate pieces distributed into categories, each intermediate piece each having a fastening member arranged to connect the intermediate piece to the window and a head which is extends above the base when the intermediate piece is connected to the window, each category having a predetermined head thickness, the thicknesses of the heads of the different categories being different from each other. This makes it possible to not always have the same distance between the slabs.
  • FIG. 1 shows an overview of a support element 1 for inserts according to the invention arranged on an elevation pad 2 of a surface.
  • the elevation stud is used to be placed on a ground in order to lay slabs or a floor at a distance from the ground or to compensate for a sloping ground.
  • the insert supporting element comprises a base 5 which is provided with at least two longitudinal openings 3 which are provided in the base around the center thereof.
  • the base has four longitudinal openings which extend two by two in parallel with each other.
  • the support element 1 of intermediate pieces is connected to the stud 2 using an attachment element 4 which takes hold in at least one of the longitudinal openings 3.
  • the attachment element is connected to the stud so as to to be able to rotate relative to the pad and thus allow rotation of the insert support element relative to the pad.
  • the base is circular which promotes the rotation of the insert support element.
  • FIG 2 distinguishes itself from the figure 1 by the fact that the intermediate piece support element 1 is applied to a joist 6.
  • the intermediate piece support element is also connected to the joist using a fastening element.
  • the intermediate piece support element is connected to the joist so as to be able to rotate relative to the latter and thus allow rotation of the intermediate piece support element relative to the joist.
  • FIG. 3 shows a view of the upper face of a support element 1 of inserts according to the invention.
  • This element is preferably made of plastic, such as for example polypropylene.
  • the base 5 of the insert support element is provided with at least a first 10-1 and a second 10-2 window having a curved geometry.
  • Each window 10-1 to 10-4 is arranged to apply at least one of the intermediate pieces 13, as illustrated in figures 5 And 6 .
  • Each window has a starting section 10-1a, 10-2a, 10-3a and 10-4a as well as an ending section 10-1b, 10-2b, 10-3b and 10-4b.
  • the intermediate piece(s) 13 can be freely moved in the window in which it is (are) applied and be guided by this window during its ( their) movement.
  • the windows are arranged in such a way that the final section 10-1b of the first window and the starting section 10-2a of the second window are juxtaposed to one another in such a way that a linear axis 1 starting from 'a center of the base towards an outer edge of the base successively crosses the final section 10-1b of the first window and the starting section 10-2a of the second window.
  • the final sections 10-2b, 10-3b and 10-4b and the starting sections 10-3a, 10-4a and 10-1a are arranged similarly.
  • the starting point of the starting section of each of the windows is located at the same distance r 1 from the center and the end point of the final section of each of the windows is located at the same distance r 2 from the center, r 1 being greater than r 2 .
  • Each window has an inner curvature line 10-1i, 10-2i, 10-3i and 10-4i and an outer curvature line 10-1e, 10-2e, 10-3e and 10-4e.
  • the inner and outer lines of curvature being equidistant from each other over their entire length. This equal distance allows an insert inserted into the window to be guided and retained over its entire trajectory in the window.
  • the curvature geometry of the windows is such that a starting point of the interior curvature line 10-1i, 10-2i, 10-3i and 10-4i located at the height of the starting section is located at a distance from said center of the base which is at least 25% greater, in particular between 25 and 40% greater, than that at which an end point of this line of interior curvature located at the height of the final section is located relative to said center.
  • the line of curvature of the window slopes continuously towards the center of the base and does not follow a circular path whose radius of the curve remains constant.
  • the inner and outer curvature line is thus inclined towards the center. This makes it possible to place spacer pieces in the windows at locations which are not at the same distance from the center of the base and thus make it possible to place an spacer piece continuously at different distances from the center.
  • the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window are juxtaposed to one another over at least 15%, in particular over 15 to 25%, of their length.
  • the same goes for the final section of the second, respectively third and fourth, window and the starting section of the third, respectively fourth and first, window. This makes it possible to multiply the positions of the interposer element in a reduced space.
  • the first window 10-1 consists of two subsections each having a predetermined radius of curvature r a and r b .
  • the first subsection includes the starting section 10-1a and the second subsection includes the final section 10-1b.
  • the fraction of a circle which forms the first subsection has its center which corresponds to that C of the base, while the fraction of a circle which forms the second subsection has its center C' which is offset from the center C. This offset is both to the left and in height relative to the center C.
  • the offset to the left is for example 12.89 mm and upwards is 16.39 mm for a circular base having a radius of 92.58 mm.
  • the radius of curvature r a being 72mm and r b 51.352 mm.
  • a circular opening 14 is provided in the extension and at a distance from the final section of at least one window.
  • there are four circular openings 14 such that each window is associated with such a circular opening.
  • These circular openings are used to apply an insert 13 and thus increase the possibility of applying inserts.
  • the circular openings are located in the extension of the curve formed by the window with which they are associated.
  • Using windows combined with circular openings also has the advantage of stiffening the base. In fact we could extend the window, but then we risk weakening the structure of the base too much which would mean that it could become too easily break.
  • the use of windows associated with circular openings therefore offers a good compromise between, on the one hand, sufficient possibilities for applying intermediate pieces and, on the other hand, a sufficiently rigid base.
  • each window is surrounded by an edge 16 provided in the base.
  • the edge forms a perimeter for the window, respectively the circular opening, and is located offset towards the bottom in relation to the upper surface of the base.
  • the distance between this edge and the upper surface corresponds to the thickness of a support disk 23 (see Figure 7 ) of the intermediate piece 13, which disc forms the passage between the head 24 and the attachment member 19 of the intermediate piece.
  • the intermediate piece support element On the pedestal or the joist after it has been positioned, it is preferably provided with a set of perforations 20 arranged along a circle whose radius is lower than that of the base.
  • the intermediate piece support element according to the invention is part of an assembly which also comprises a set of intermediate pieces 13.
  • the set of intermediate pieces comprises a plurality of intermediate pieces 13.
  • each insert having a fastening member 19 and a head 24 which extends above the base of the insert supporting element when the spacer piece is connected to the window.
  • the game's divider pieces are divided into several categories and each category has a specific head thickness.
  • the thickness of the head of the first category 13-1 of insert pieces is less than that of the head of the second category 13-2 of insert pieces.
  • the set comprises seven categories 13-1 to 13-7 of inserts.
  • the head of the intermediate piece of the first category 13-1 having a thickness equal to 2 mm
  • the head of the intermediate piece of the second category 13-2 having a thickness equal to 3 mm
  • the head of the intermediate piece of the third 13-3 to seventh 13-7 category having a thickness equal to 4, respectively 4.5, 6, 8 and 10 mm.
  • the use of a set of spacer pieces whose heads have different thicknesses allows you to choose the spacer piece that best adapts to the distance between the slabs to be placed. We thus see at the Figure 5 that the slabs are not straight. At the place where the distance between the slabs 21 is the smallest, we will then use the intermediate piece of the second category 13-2. At the point where the distance between the slabs is significantly greater, we will use the spacer piece of the seventh 13-7 category and between the two the spacer piece of the fourth 13-4 category. This way the slabs will be well wedged together and the risk of them moving is greatly limited.
  • the insert support element according to the invention comprises an indication 22, for example by the application of streaks or a corrugated profile, indicating the area relative to the center on which said offset can be made while maintaining the stability of the pedestal, the intermediate piece support element and the slabs placed on it.
  • this indication extends over a surface equal to a quarter of the surface of the insert support element, starting from a line which crosses the center and then goes in a direction going towards the edge of the support element. support for spacer pieces This then allows the people who will install the slabs to easily see the limits within which the offset can be made.
  • the slabs When placing the slabs, after application of the interlayer support element, the slabs will be placed one by one and the interlayer pieces will be placed between the slabs by sliding them into the window(s).

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La présente invention concerne un élément de support de pièces intercalaires comprenant une base agencée pour être posée sur un plot d'élévation d'une surface ou d'une lambourde, laquelle base est pourvue d'au moins une première et une deuxième fenêtre ayant chacune une géométrie courbée suivant une ligne de courbure, chaque fenêtre étant agencée à y appliquer une des pièces intercalaires, la première et la deuxième fenêtre ayant chacune une section de départ et une section finale, lesquelles fenêtres sont agencées de telle façon à ce que la pièce intercalaire puisse être librement déplacée dans la fenêtre dans laquelle elle est appliquée et être guidée par cette fenêtre lors de son déplacement.The present invention relates to an element for supporting intermediate pieces comprising a base arranged to be placed on an elevation pad of a surface or a joist, which base is provided with at least a first and a second window each having a curved geometry following a line of curvature, each window being arranged to apply one of the intermediate pieces thereto, the first and the second window each having a starting section and a final section, which windows are arranged in such a way that the piece interlayer can be freely moved in the window in which it is applied and be guided by this window when moving.

Un tel élément de support de pièces intercalaires est connu de DE 10 2013 113 267 A1 . L'élément de support de pièces intercalaires connu est formé par une base circulaire pourvue de deux fenêtres qui sont disposées suivant un demi-cercle près du bord extérieur de la base. L'élément de support de pièces intercalaires connu est destiné à être placé sur la tête d'un plot d'élévation. Il sert à y introduire des pièces intercalaires qui pourront s'étendre entre deux dalles adjacentes qui seront placées sur la pièce de support de pièces intercalaires ou le long d'une poutre. Ces pièces intercalaires permettent à leur tour de maintenir la distance entre ces deux dalles adjacentes.Such an intermediate piece support element is known from FROM 10 2013 113 267 A1 . The known insert support element is formed by a circular base provided with two windows which are arranged in a semi-circle near the outer edge of the base. The known intermediate piece support element is intended to be placed on the head of an elevation stud. It is used to introduce spacer pieces which can extend between two adjacent slabs which will be placed on the spacer support piece or along a beam. These spacer pieces in turn allow the distance between these two adjacent slabs to be maintained.

Un inconvénient de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires connu est que, malgré la présence des fenêtres, la distance entre la pièce intercalaire et le centre du support de pièces intercalaires reste toujours la même, ce qui limite les possibilités disposer les pièces intercalaires sur le support. Ceci a pour conséquence qu'avec l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires connu seul des dalles rectilignes et de dimension égale peuvent être utilisées, ce qui limite considérablement le choix des dalles à poser.A disadvantage of the known intermediate piece support element is that, despite the presence of the windows, the distance between the intermediate piece and the center of the intermediate piece support always remains the same, which limits the possibilities of arranging the intermediate pieces on the support. This has the consequence that with the support element of intermediate pieces known only for rectilinear slabs and equal dimensions can be used, which considerably limits the choice of slabs to lay.

L'invention a pour but de fournir un élément de support de pièces intercalaires qui permet une plus grande possibilité de disposer les pièces intercalaires sur l'élément de support pour ainsi permettre d'élargir le choix de géométries des dalles à poser.The aim of the invention is to provide a support element for intermediate pieces which allows a greater possibility of arranging the intermediate pieces on the support element to thus make it possible to broaden the choice of geometries of the slabs to be installed.

A cette fin l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention est caractérisé en ce que la ligne de courbure de la première et deuxième fenêtre s'incline de façon continue vers un centre de la base, la section finale de la première fenêtre et la section de départ de la deuxième fenêtre sont juxtaposées l'une à l'autre de telle façon qu'un axe linéaire partant d'un centre de la base en direction d'un bord extérieur de la base traverse successivement la section finale de la première fenêtre et la section de départ de la deuxième fenêtre. Le fait de pouvoir librement déplacer la pièce intercalaire dans chaque fenêtre, qui de plus est courbée de façon que la section finale de la première fenêtre et la section de départ de la deuxième fenêtre sont juxtaposées l'une à l'autre, donne une large possibilité de disposer les pièces intercalaires dans chacune des fenêtres. La courbure de chaque fenêtre et la disposition des premières et deuxièmes fenêtres permettent de rapprocher la pièce intercalaire du centre de la base ne limitant ainsi pas la position de la pièce intercalaire à une distance fixe du centre. Ainsi un grand choix de géométries des dalles sera permis, puisqu'il suffira de faire bouger la pièce intercalaire dans la fenêtre pour la disposer entre deux dalles adjacentes, même si ces dernières ne sont pas de forme rectiligne ou de dimension égale.To this end, the insert support element according to the invention is characterized in that the line of curvature of the first and second window inclines continuously towards a center of the base, the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window are juxtaposed to each other in such a way that a linear axis starting from a center of the base towards an outer edge of the base successively crosses the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window. Being able to freely move the spacer piece in each window, which is also curved so that the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window are juxtaposed to one another, gives a wide possibility of placing the spacer pieces in each of the windows. The curvature of each window and the arrangement of the first and second windows make it possible to bring the intermediate piece closer to the center of the base, thus not limiting the position of the intermediate piece to a fixed distance from the center. Thus a wide choice of slab geometries will be allowed, since it will be enough to move the spacer piece in the window to place it between two adjacent slabs, even if the latter are not of rectilinear shape or of equal size.

On notera que WO 2020/127397 décrit un élément de support de pièces intercalaires où une section finale d'une première fenêtre est juxtaposée à une section de départ d'une deuxième fenêtre. Toutefois la combinaison de DE 10 2013 113 267 avec WO 2020/127397 ne mène pas à la présente invention. En partant de DE 10 2013 113 267 l'homme du métier obtient l'enseignement de disposer des fenêtres circulaires dont le rayon est constant. WO 2020/127397 enseigne l'utilisation d'une seule fenêtre circulaire en combinaison avec deux fenêtres linéaires. Une combinaison de DE 10 2013 113 267 avec WO 2020/127397 mènerait donc à ajouter deux fenêtres linéaires à l'élément de support selon DE 10 2013 113 267 . Cette solution ne seraient pas envisagée par l'homme du métier, car non seulement il n'y a pas de place sur l'élément selon DE 10 2013 113 267 pour le faire, ou il faudrait réduire la taille des fenêtres circulaires, ce qui à son tour limiterais les positions pour les pièces intercalaires. De plus la combinaison susdite ne permettrais toujours pas d'obtenir deux fenêtres de géométrie courbée dont une section finale d'une première fenêtre est juxtaposée à une section de départ d'une deuxième fenêtre. L'aspect inventif de la présente invention réside donc le fait d'avoir juxtaposer en partie deux fenêtres ayant chacune une géométrie courbée.It will be noted that WO 2020/127397 describes a spacer support element where a final section of a first window is juxtaposed to a starting section of a second window. However, the combination of FROM 10 2013 113 267 with WO 2020/127397 does not lead to the present invention. Starting from FROM 10 2013 113 267 the man of the trade obtains the teaching of having circular windows whose radius is constant. WO 2020/127397 teaches the use of a single circular window in combination with two linear windows. A combination of FROM 10 2013 113 267 with WO 2020/127397 would therefore lead to adding two linear windows to the support element according to FROM 10 2013 113 267 . This solution would not be considered by those skilled in the art, because not only is there no space on the element according to FROM 10 2013 113 267 to do this, or you would have to reduce the size of the circular windows, which in turn would limit the positions for the spacer pieces. Furthermore, the above-mentioned combination would still not make it possible to obtain two windows of curved geometry, a final section of a first window of which is juxtaposed with a starting section of a second window. The inventive aspect of the present invention therefore lies in the fact of having partly juxtaposed two windows each having a curved geometry.

Une première forme de réalisation préférentielle d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention est caractérisée en ce que chaque fenêtre possède une ligne de courbure intérieure et une ligne de courbure extérieure, les lignes de courbure intérieure et extérieure étant à distance égale entre elles sur l'ensemble de leur longueur. Ainsi la largeur d'ouverture des fenêtres reste la même sur toute la longueur de la fenêtre, ce qui permet de retenir et de guider la pièce intercalaire sur l'ensemble de la longueur de la fenêtre.A first preferred embodiment of a support element for intermediate pieces according to the invention is characterized in that each window has an interior line of curvature and an exterior line of curvature, the interior and exterior lines of curvature being at an equal distance between them over their entire length. Thus the opening width of the windows remains the same over the entire length of the window, which makes it possible to retain and guide the spacer piece over the entire length of the window.

Une deuxième forme de réalisation préférentielle d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention est caractérisée en ce qu'un point de départ de la ligne de courbure intérieure situé à hauteur de la section de départ est situé à une distance dudit centre qui est au moins 25% supérieure à celle à laquelle un point final de la ligne de courbure intérieure situé à hauteur de la section de finale est situé par rapport audit centre. Ceci permet d'avoir un grand nombre de positions pour la pièce intercalaire, tout en maintenant une bonne rigidité de la base.A second preferred embodiment of a support element for intermediate pieces according to the invention is characterized in that a starting point of the interior curvature line located at the height of the starting section is located at a distance from said center which is at least 25% greater than that at which an end point of the interior curvature line located at the height of the end section is located relative to said center. This makes it possible to have a large number of positions for the interlayer, while maintaining good rigidity of the base.

Une troisième forme de réalisation préférentielle d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention est caractérisée en ce que la section finale de la première fenêtre et la section de départ de la deuxième fenêtre sont juxtaposées l'une à l'autre sur au moins 15% de leur longueur. Ceci permet un large éventail de positions pour y appliquer la pièce intercalaire et cela sur une surface réduite.A third preferred embodiment of an insert support element according to the invention is characterized in that the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window are juxtaposed to one another on at least 15% of their length. This allows a wide range of positions for applying the spacer piece on a reduced surface area.

De préférence au moins deux ouvertures longitudinales sont prévues dans la base autour dudit centre, les ouvertures s'étendent parallèlement entre elles. Celles-ci sont destinées pour coopérer avec un élément d'attache agencé pour relier l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires au plot ou à la lambourde.Preferably at least two longitudinal openings are provided in the base around said center, the openings extending parallel to each other. These are intended to cooperate with a fastening element arranged to connect the intermediate piece support element to the stud or to the joist.

De préférence une ouverture circulaire est prévue dans le prolongement et à distance de la section finale d'au moins une fenêtre. Cette ouverture circulaire offre davantage de point d'application pour les pièces intercalaires.Preferably a circular opening is provided in the extension and at a distance from the final section of at least one window. This circular opening offers more points of application for the spacer pieces.

La présente invention concerne également un ensemble d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires et d'un jeu de pièces intercalaires. Un tel ensemble est caractérisé en ce que le jeu de pièces intercalaires comporte au moins une pluralité de pièces intercalaires réparties en catégories, chaque pièce intercalaire ayant chacune un organe d'attache agencé pour relier la pièce intercalaire à la fenêtre et une tête qui s'étend au-dessus de la base lorsque la pièce intercalaire est reliée à la fenêtre, chaque catégorie ayant une épaisseur de tête prédéterminée, les épaisseurs des têtes des différentes catégories étant différentes entre elles. Ceci permet de ne pas toujours avoir la même distance entre les dalles.The present invention also relates to an assembly of a spacer support element and a set of spacer pieces. Such an assembly is characterized in that the set of intermediate pieces comprises at least a plurality of intermediate pieces distributed into categories, each intermediate piece each having a fastening member arranged to connect the intermediate piece to the window and a head which is extends above the base when the intermediate piece is connected to the window, each category having a predetermined head thickness, the thicknesses of the heads of the different categories being different from each other. This makes it possible to not always have the same distance between the slabs.

L'invention sera maintenant décrite plus en détails à l'aide des dessins qui illustrent un exemple d'une forme de réalisation d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention. Dans les dessins ;

  • La figure 1 montre un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention disposé sur un plot d'élévation d'une surface ;
  • La figure 2 montre un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention disposé sur une lambourde ;
  • La figure 3 montre une vue de la face supérieure d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention ;
  • La figure 4 montre plus en détails un exemple de réalisation de la façon comment une fenêtre est courbée ;
  • La figure 5 montre une vue de la face supérieure d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention placé sur un plot d'élévation et muni de pièces intercalaires ;
  • La figure 6 montre une vue de la face supérieure d'un élément de support de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention où le point situé entre quatre dalles adjacentes est décalé par rapport au centre du plot d'élévation ; et
  • La figure 7 montre une pièce intercalaire.
The invention will now be described in more detail using the drawings which illustrate an example of an embodiment of a support element for inserts according to the invention. In the drawings;
  • There figure 1 shows an element for supporting inserts according to the invention arranged on a surface elevation pad;
  • There figure 2 shows a support element for intermediate pieces according to the invention arranged on a joist;
  • There Figure 3 shows a view of the upper face of a support element for inserts according to the invention;
  • There Figure 4 shows in more detail an example of how a window is curved;
  • There Figure 5 shows a view of the upper face of an insert support element according to the invention placed on an elevation pad and provided with inserts;
  • There Figure 6 shows a view of the upper face of an intermediate piece support element according to the invention where the point located between four adjacent slabs is offset from the center of the elevation stud; And
  • There Figure 7 shows an interlayer.

Dans les figures une même référence a été attribuée à un même élément ou à un élément correspondent.In the figures the same reference has been assigned to the same element or to a corresponding element.

La figure 1 montre une vue d'ensemble d'un élément de support 1 de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention disposé sur un plot d'élévation 2 d'une surface. Le plot d'élévation sert à être posé sur un sol de façon à poser des dalles ou un plancher à une distance du sol ou à compenser un sol en pente. L'élément de support de pièces intercalaires comprend une base 5 qui est pourvu d'au moins deux ouvertures longitudinales 3 qui sont prévues dans la base autour du centre de celle-ci. De préférence la base comporte quatre ouvertures longitudinales qui s'étendent deux à deux en parallèle entre elles. L'élément de support 1 de pièces intercalaires est relié au plot 2 à l'aide d'un élément d'attache 4 qui prend prise dans au moins une des ouvertures longitudinales 3. L'élément d'attache est relié au plot de façon à pouvoir tourner par rapport au plot et ainsi permettre une rotation de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires par rapport au plot. De préférence la base est circulaire ce qui favorise la rotation de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires.There figure 1 shows an overview of a support element 1 for inserts according to the invention arranged on an elevation pad 2 of a surface. The elevation stud is used to be placed on a ground in order to lay slabs or a floor at a distance from the ground or to compensate for a sloping ground. The insert supporting element comprises a base 5 which is provided with at least two longitudinal openings 3 which are provided in the base around the center thereof. Preferably the base has four longitudinal openings which extend two by two in parallel with each other. The support element 1 of intermediate pieces is connected to the stud 2 using an attachment element 4 which takes hold in at least one of the longitudinal openings 3. The attachment element is connected to the stud so as to to be able to rotate relative to the pad and thus allow rotation of the insert support element relative to the pad. Preferably the base is circular which promotes the rotation of the insert support element.

La figure 2 se distingue de la figure 1 par le fait que l'élément de support 1 de pièces intercalaires est appliqué sur une lambourde 6. L'élément de support de pièces intercalaires est également relié à la lambourde à l'aide d'un élément d'attache. De préférence l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires est relié à la lambourde de façon à pouvoir tourner par rapport celle-ci et ainsi permettre une rotation de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires par rapport à la lambourde.There figure 2 distinguishes itself from the figure 1 by the fact that the intermediate piece support element 1 is applied to a joist 6. The intermediate piece support element is also connected to the joist using a fastening element. Preferably the intermediate piece support element is connected to the joist so as to be able to rotate relative to the latter and thus allow rotation of the intermediate piece support element relative to the joist.

La figure 3 montre une vue de la face supérieure d'un élément de support 1 de pièces intercalaires suivant l'invention. Cet élément est de préférence fabriqué en matière plastique, comme par exemple du polypropylène. La base 5 de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires est pourvue d'au moins une première 10-1 et une deuxième 10-2 fenêtre ayant une géométrie courbée. Dans la forme de réalisation reprise à la figure 3, il y a également une troisième 10-3 et une quatrième 10-4 fenêtre. Chaque fenêtre 10-1 à 10-4 est agencée à y appliquer au moins une des pièces intercalaires 13, comme illustré aux figures 5 et 6. Chaque fenêtre possède une section de départ 10-1a, 10-2a, 10-3a et 10-4a ainsi qu'une section finale 10-1b, 10-2b, 10-3b et 10-4b. La ou les pièce(s) intercalaire(s) 13 peu(ven)t être librement déplacée(s) dans la fenêtre dans laquelle elle est (sont) appliquée(s) et être guidée(s) par cette fenêtre lors de son (leur) déplacement. Les fenêtres sont disposées de telle façon que la section finale 10-1b de la première fenêtre et la section de départ 10-2a de la deuxième fenêtre sont juxtaposées l'une à l'autre de telle façon qu'un axe linéaire 1 partant d'un centre de la base en direction d'un bord extérieur de la base traverse successivement la section finale 10-1b de la première fenêtre et la section de départ 10-2a de la deuxième fenêtre. Les sections finales 10-2b, 10-3b et 10-4b et les sections de départ 10-3a, 10-4a et 10-1a sont disposées de façon analogue.There Figure 3 shows a view of the upper face of a support element 1 of inserts according to the invention. This element is preferably made of plastic, such as for example polypropylene. The base 5 of the insert support element is provided with at least a first 10-1 and a second 10-2 window having a curved geometry. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3 , there is also a third 10-3 and a fourth 10-4 window. Each window 10-1 to 10-4 is arranged to apply at least one of the intermediate pieces 13, as illustrated in figures 5 And 6 . Each window has a starting section 10-1a, 10-2a, 10-3a and 10-4a as well as an ending section 10-1b, 10-2b, 10-3b and 10-4b. The intermediate piece(s) 13 can be freely moved in the window in which it is (are) applied and be guided by this window during its ( their) movement. The windows are arranged in such a way that the final section 10-1b of the first window and the starting section 10-2a of the second window are juxtaposed to one another in such a way that a linear axis 1 starting from 'a center of the base towards an outer edge of the base successively crosses the final section 10-1b of the first window and the starting section 10-2a of the second window. The final sections 10-2b, 10-3b and 10-4b and the starting sections 10-3a, 10-4a and 10-1a are arranged similarly.

Comme illustré à la figure 4, de préférence le point de départ de la section de départ de chacune des fenêtres est situé à une même distance r1 du centre et le point final de la section finale de chacune des fenêtres est situé à une même distance r2 du centre, r1 étant supérieur à r2.As illustrated in Figure 4 , preferably the starting point of the starting section of each of the windows is located at the same distance r 1 from the center and the end point of the final section of each of the windows is located at the same distance r 2 from the center, r 1 being greater than r 2 .

Chaque fenêtre possède une ligne de courbure intérieure 10-1i, 10-2i, 10-3i et 10-4i et une ligne de courbure extérieure 10-1e, 10-2e, 10-3e et 10-4e. Les lignes de courbure intérieure et extérieure étant à distance d'égale entre elles sur l'ensemble de leur longueur. Cette distance égale permet à une pièce intercalaire introduite dans la fenêtre d'être guidée et retenue sur l'ensemble de sa trajectoire dans la fenêtre.Each window has an inner curvature line 10-1i, 10-2i, 10-3i and 10-4i and an outer curvature line 10-1e, 10-2e, 10-3e and 10-4e. The inner and outer lines of curvature being equidistant from each other over their entire length. This equal distance allows an insert inserted into the window to be guided and retained over its entire trajectory in the window.

La géométrie de courbure des fenêtres est telle qu'un point de départ de la ligne de courbure intérieure 10-1i, 10-2i, 10-3i et 10-4i situé à hauteur de la section de départ est situé à une distance dudit centre de la base qui est au moins 25% supérieure, en particulier entre 25 et 40% supérieure, à celle à laquelle un point final de cette ligne de courbure intérieure situé à hauteur de la section de finale est situé par rapport audit centre. Ainsi la ligne de courbure de la fenêtre s'incline de façon continue vers le centre de la base et ne suit pas un parcours circulaire dont le rayon de la courbe reste constant. La ligne de courbure intérieure et extérieure est ainsi inclinée vers le centre. Ceci permet de disposer des pièces intercalaires dans les fenêtres à des endroits qui ne sont pas à une même distance du centre de la base et de permettre ainsi de placer une pièce intercalaire de façon continue à des distances différentes du centre.The curvature geometry of the windows is such that a starting point of the interior curvature line 10-1i, 10-2i, 10-3i and 10-4i located at the height of the starting section is located at a distance from said center of the base which is at least 25% greater, in particular between 25 and 40% greater, than that at which an end point of this line of interior curvature located at the height of the final section is located relative to said center. Thus the line of curvature of the window slopes continuously towards the center of the base and does not follow a circular path whose radius of the curve remains constant. The inner and outer curvature line is thus inclined towards the center. This makes it possible to place spacer pieces in the windows at locations which are not at the same distance from the center of the base and thus make it possible to place an spacer piece continuously at different distances from the center.

De préférence la section finale de la première fenêtre et la section de départ de la deuxième fenêtre sont juxtaposées l'une à l'autre sur au moins 15%, en particulier sur 15 à 25%, de leur longueur. Il en va de même pour la section finale de la deuxième, respectivement troisième et quatrième, fenêtre et la section de départ de la troisième, respectivement quatrième et première, fenêtre. Ceci permet de multiplier les positions de l'élément intercalaire sur un espace réduit.Preferably the final section of the first window and the starting section of the second window are juxtaposed to one another over at least 15%, in particular over 15 to 25%, of their length. The same goes for the final section of the second, respectively third and fourth, window and the starting section of the third, respectively fourth and first, window. This makes it possible to multiply the positions of the interposer element in a reduced space.

La figure 4 montre plus en détails un exemple de réalisation de la façon comment une fenêtre est courbée. Il va de soi que l'invention n'est pas limitée à l'exemple repris dans cette figure 4 et que d'autres formes de la courbe peuvent être appliquées. La première fenêtre 10-1 est constituée de deux sous-sections ayant chacune un rayon de courbure ra et rb prédéterminé. La première sous-section comporte la section de départ 10-1a et la deuxième sous-section comporte la section finale 10-1b. La fraction de cercle qui forme la première sous-section a son centre qui correspond avec celui C de la base, alors que la fraction de cercle qui forme la deuxième sous-section a son centre C' qui est décalé par rapport au centre C. Ce décalage est tant sur la gauche qu'en hauteur par rapport au centre C. Le décalage vers la gauche est de par exemple 12,89 mm et vers le haut de 16,39 mm pour une base circulaire ayant un rayon de 92,58 mm. Dans le même exemple le rayon de courbure ra étant de 72mm et rb de 51,352 mm. Le fait d'utiliser deux rayons de courbes différents pour une même fenêtre ainsi qu'un centre différent pour chaque courbe permet justement d'obtenir que la section finale poisse venir se loger sous la section de départ de la fenêtre suivante. La première sous-section s'étend sur environ un quart de la fenêtre.There figure 4 shows in more detail an example of how a window is curved. It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the example given in this figure 4 and that other shapes of the curve can be applied. The first window 10-1 consists of two subsections each having a predetermined radius of curvature r a and r b . The first subsection includes the starting section 10-1a and the second subsection includes the final section 10-1b. The fraction of a circle which forms the first subsection has its center which corresponds to that C of the base, while the fraction of a circle which forms the second subsection has its center C' which is offset from the center C. This offset is both to the left and in height relative to the center C. The offset to the left is for example 12.89 mm and upwards is 16.39 mm for a circular base having a radius of 92.58 mm. In the same example, the radius of curvature r a being 72mm and r b 51.352 mm. The fact of using two different radii of curves for the same window as well as a different center for each curve makes it possible to obtain that the final section can be accommodated under the starting section of the next window. The first subsection spans about a quarter of the window.

De préférence une ouverture circulaire 14 (voir figure 3) est prévue dans le prolongement et à distance de la section finale d'au moins une fenêtre. Dans la forme de réalisation reprise à la figure 3 il y a quatre ouvertures circulaires 14 de telle façon qu'à chaque fenêtre une telle ouverture circulaire est associée. Ces ouvertures circulaires servent à y appliquer une pièce intercalaire 13 et augmentent ainsi la possibilité d'appliquer des pièces intercalaires. Les ouvertures circulaires sont situées dans le prolongement de la courbe formée par la fenêtre à laquelle elles sont associées. Le fait d'utiliser des fenêtres associées à des ouvertures circulaires a également l'avantage de rigidifier la base. En effet on pourrait prolonger la fenêtre, mais alors on risque de trop affaiblir la structure de la base ce qui ferait qu'elle pourrait à l'usage trop facilement casser. L'usage de fenêtres associées à des ouvertures circulaires offre donc un bon compromis entre d'une part suffisamment de possibilités pour appliquer des pièces intercalaires et d'autre part une base suffisamment rigide.Preferably a circular opening 14 (see Figure 3 ) is provided in the extension and at a distance from the final section of at least one window. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3 there are four circular openings 14 such that each window is associated with such a circular opening. These circular openings are used to apply an insert 13 and thus increase the possibility of applying inserts. The circular openings are located in the extension of the curve formed by the window with which they are associated. Using windows combined with circular openings also has the advantage of stiffening the base. In fact we could extend the window, but then we risk weakening the structure of the base too much which would mean that it could become too easily break. The use of windows associated with circular openings therefore offers a good compromise between, on the one hand, sufficient possibilities for applying intermediate pieces and, on the other hand, a sufficiently rigid base.

De préférence chaque fenêtre est entourée d'un bord 16 prévu dans la base. Il en va de même pour chaque ouverture circulaire. Le bord forme un pourtour pour la fenêtre, respectivement l'ouverture circulaire, et est situé en décalage vers le fond par rapport à la surface supérieure de la base. La distance entre ce bord et la surface supérieur correspond à l'épaisseur d'un disque de support 23 (voir figure 7) de la pièce intercalaire 13, lequel disque forme le passage entre la tête 24 et l'organe d'attache 19 de la pièce intercalaire. Ainsi, lorsque la pièce intercalaire est appliquée dans la fenêtre ou dans l'ouverture circulaire l'organe d'attache s'étend en-dessous de la fenêtre, respectivement de l'ouverture circulaire, et la tête au-dessus. Le disque de support 23 repose sur le bord 16. La coopération entre l'organe d'attache, le disque de support et le bord fera que la pièce intercalaire est retenue dans la fenêtre ou l'ouverture mais peut néanmoins y bouger, c'est-à-dire tourner dans l'ouverture circulaire et tourner et glisser dans la fenêtre. Ceci offre une grande flexibilité de positionner et d'orienter la tête de la pièce intercalaire.Preferably each window is surrounded by an edge 16 provided in the base. The same goes for each circular opening. The edge forms a perimeter for the window, respectively the circular opening, and is located offset towards the bottom in relation to the upper surface of the base. The distance between this edge and the upper surface corresponds to the thickness of a support disk 23 (see Figure 7 ) of the intermediate piece 13, which disc forms the passage between the head 24 and the attachment member 19 of the intermediate piece. Thus, when the spacer piece is applied in the window or in the circular opening, the fastening member extends below the window, respectively the circular opening, and the head above. The support disk 23 rests on the edge 16. The cooperation between the attachment member, the support disk and the edge will cause the intermediate piece to be retained in the window or opening but can nevertheless move there, i.e. i.e. twist in the circular opening and twist and slide in the window. This offers great flexibility in positioning and orienting the head of the spacer.

Pour faciliter la fixation de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires sur le plot ou la lambourde après qu'il a été positionné, il est de préférence muni d'un ensemble de perforations 20 disposés le long d'un cercle dont le rayon est inférieur à celui de la base.To facilitate the fixing of the intermediate piece support element on the pedestal or the joist after it has been positioned, it is preferably provided with a set of perforations 20 arranged along a circle whose radius is lower than that of the base.

L'élément de support de pièces intercalaires selon invention fait partie d'un ensemble qui comporte également un jeu de pièces intercalaires 13. Le jeu de pièces intercalaires comporte une pluralité de pièces intercalaires 13. Comme illustré à la figure 7, chaque pièce intercalaire ayant un organe d'attache 19 et une tête 24 qui s'étend au-dessus de la base de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires lorsque la pièce intercalaire est reliée à la fenêtre. Les pièces intercalaires du jeu sont réparties en plusieurs catégories et chaque catégorie a une épaisseur de tête bien déterminée. Ainsi l'épaisseur de tête de la première catégorie 13-1 de pièce intercalaire est inférieure à celle de la tête de la deuxième catégorie 13-2 de pièces intercalaires. De préférence l'ensemble comprend sept catégories 13-1 à 13-7 de pièces intercalaires. La tête de la pièce intercalaire de la première catégorie 13-1 ayant une épaisseur égale à 2 mm, la tête de la pièce intercalaire de la deuxième catégorie 13-2 ayant une épaisseur égale à 3 mm et la tête de la pièce intercalaire de la troisième 13-3 à la septième 13-7 catégorie ayant une épaisseur égale à 4, respectivement 4,5, 6, 8 et 10 mm. L'usage d'un jeu de pièces intercalaires dont les têtes ont une épaisseur différente permet de choisir la pièce intercalaire qui s'adapte le mieux à la distance entre les dalles à placer. On voit ainsi à la figure 5 que les dalles ne sont pas rectilignes. A l'endroit où la distance entre les dalles 21 est la plus petite on utilisera alors la pièce intercalaire de la deuxième 13-2 catégorie. A l'endroit où la distance entre les dalles est nettement plus grande on utilisera la pièce intercalaire de la septième 13-7 catégorie et entre les deux la pièce intercalaire de la quatrième 13-4 catégorie. Ainsi les dalles seront bien calées entre elles et le risque qu'elles se déplacent est fortement limité.The intermediate piece support element according to the invention is part of an assembly which also comprises a set of intermediate pieces 13. The set of intermediate pieces comprises a plurality of intermediate pieces 13. As illustrated in Figure 7 , each insert having a fastening member 19 and a head 24 which extends above the base of the insert supporting element when the spacer piece is connected to the window. The game's divider pieces are divided into several categories and each category has a specific head thickness. Thus the thickness of the head of the first category 13-1 of insert pieces is less than that of the head of the second category 13-2 of insert pieces. Preferably the set comprises seven categories 13-1 to 13-7 of inserts. The head of the intermediate piece of the first category 13-1 having a thickness equal to 2 mm, the head of the intermediate piece of the second category 13-2 having a thickness equal to 3 mm and the head of the intermediate piece of the third 13-3 to seventh 13-7 category having a thickness equal to 4, respectively 4.5, 6, 8 and 10 mm. The use of a set of spacer pieces whose heads have different thicknesses allows you to choose the spacer piece that best adapts to the distance between the slabs to be placed. We thus see at the Figure 5 that the slabs are not straight. At the place where the distance between the slabs 21 is the smallest, we will then use the intermediate piece of the second category 13-2. At the point where the distance between the slabs is significantly greater, we will use the spacer piece of the seventh 13-7 category and between the two the spacer piece of the fourth 13-4 category. This way the slabs will be well wedged together and the risk of them moving is greatly limited.

Comme illustré à la figure 6, il n'est pas nécessaire que le point autour duquel le coin d'extrémité de quatre dalles adjacentes se rejoignent correspond avec le centre de l'élément de support des pièces intercalaires. La figure 6 illustre une situation où ce point est décalé par rapport au centre. C'est la présence des fenêtres avec leur géométrie qui rend cela possible. En effet, comme la fenêtre n'a pas un rayon de courbure constant il n'est pas indispensable que la pièce intercalaire soit toujours à une même distance du centre. On voit à la figure 6 que la pièce intercalaire 13-a est plus proche du centre que la pièce intercalaire 13-b et qu'elles ne sont pas au même endroit dans leur fenêtre respective. Ceci offre donc à celui qui pose les dalles une plus grande flexibilité, puisque le centre du plot ne doit plus correspondre avec ledit point entre les coins des dalles. Ainsi par exemple lorsqu'il n'est pas possible de placer un plot à l'endroit dudit point, par exemple à cause de la présence d'un obstacle, il suffira de placer le plot en décalage et de faire tourner le support de pièces intercalaires de telle façon à placer les pièces intercalaires dans une fenêtre ou le cas échéant une ouverture circulaire.As illustrated in Figure 6 , it is not necessary that the point around which the end corner of four adjacent slabs meet corresponds with the center of the support element of the interlayer pieces. There Figure 6 illustrates a situation where this point is offset from the center. It is the presence of the windows with their geometry that makes this possible. Indeed, as the window does not have a constant radius of curvature, it is not essential that the intermediate piece always be at the same distance from the center. We see at the Figure 6 that the intermediate piece 13-a is closer to the center than the intermediate piece 13-b and that they are not in the same place in their window respective. This therefore offers the person laying the slabs greater flexibility, since the center of the stud no longer has to correspond with said point between the corners of the slabs. So for example when it is not possible to place a stud at the location of said point, for example because of the presence of an obstacle, it will suffice to place the stud offset and rotate the parts support dividers in such a way as to place the divider pieces in a window or, where appropriate, a circular opening.

De préférence l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires selon l'invention comporte une indication 22, par exemple par l'application de stries ou d'un profil ondulé, indiquant la zone par rapport au centre sur laquelle ledit décalage peut se faire tout en maintenant la stabilité du plot, de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires et des dalles qui sont posées dessus. De préférence cette indication s'étend sur une surface égale au quart de la surface de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires en partant d'une ligne qui traverse le centre pour ensuite aller dans une direction allant vers le bord de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires Ceci permet alors aux personnes qui feront la pose de dalles de facilement voir les limites dans lesquelles le décalage peut se faire.Preferably the insert support element according to the invention comprises an indication 22, for example by the application of streaks or a corrugated profile, indicating the area relative to the center on which said offset can be made while maintaining the stability of the pedestal, the intermediate piece support element and the slabs placed on it. Preferably this indication extends over a surface equal to a quarter of the surface of the insert support element, starting from a line which crosses the center and then goes in a direction going towards the edge of the support element. support for spacer pieces This then allows the people who will install the slabs to easily see the limits within which the offset can be made.

Lors du placement des dalles, après application de l'élément de support de pièces intercalaires, on posera les dalles une à une et on placera les pièces intercalaires entre les dalles en les faisant glisser dans la ou les fenêtres.When placing the slabs, after application of the interlayer support element, the slabs will be placed one by one and the interlayer pieces will be placed between the slabs by sliding them into the window(s).

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  1. Support element (1) for spacers (13) comprising a base (5) provided for being placed on a surface elevation pedestal (2) or a joist (6), which basis is provided with at least a first (10-1) and a second (10-2) window each having a geometry curved according to a line of curvature, each window being provided for applying therein one of the spacers (13), the first and second window each having a start section and a final section, wherein the windows are provided in such a manner that the spacer can be freely moved in the window in which it is applied and be guided by that window when being moved, characterised in that the line of curvature of the first and second window inclines in a continuous manner towards a centre of the basis, the final section of the first window (10-1b) and the start section of the second window (10-2a) being juxtaposed one to each other in such a manner that a linear axis (I) starting from a centre of the basis in a direction towards an external border of the basis crosses successively the final section of the first window and the start section of the second window.
  2. Support element for spacers according to claim 1, wherein each window comprises an interior line (10-i) of curvature and an exterior line (10-e) of curvature, the interior and exterior lines of curvature being at equal distance among them over their whole length.
  3. Support element for spacers according to claim 2, wherein a starting point of the interior line of curvature located at a height of the start section is located at a distance of said centre which is at least 25% higher than the one at which a final point of the interior line of curvature located at a height of the final section is situated with respect to said centre.
  4. Support element for spacers according to claim 2 or 3, wherein interior and exterior line of curvature is inclined towards said centre.
  5. Support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the final section of the first window and the start section of the second window are juxtaposed one to each other over at least 15% of their length.
  6. Support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein it is circular.
  7. Support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 6, wherein a circular opening is foreseen in the extension and at distance of the final section of at least one window.
  8. Support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein at least two longitudinal openings are foreseen in the basis around said centre, the openings extending in parallel to each other.
  9. Support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein each window is surrounded with a border (16).
  10. Support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein it comprises a set of perforations (20) applied along two lines which are perpendicular to one another.
  11. Support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the basis comprises an indication (22) indicating a zone on which an offset with respect to the centre can be made.
  12. A set of support element for spacers according to one of the claims 1 to 10 and a set of spacers, wherein the set of spacers comprises at least a plurality of spacers distributed according to categories (13-1, 13-2, ..), each spacer having each an attachment member (19) provided for connecting the spacer to the window and a head (18) which extends above the basis when the spacer is connected to the window, each category having a predetermined head width, the thickness of the heads of the different categories being different among each other.
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