EP4194647A1 - Post for mounting a fence panel - Google Patents

Abstract

Post (10) for mounting a fence panel (100), the post comprising a profile (20) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y), said profile being configured to be fixed to a ground (S) of so as to extend transversely with respect to said ground, the post comprising at least one mounting device (40) which is pivotable with respect to the section around a pivot axis (X) parallel to the longitudinal direction, the mounting device comprising a mounting portion (42) provided with a longitudinal recess (43) to receive a side edge of the fence panel.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to the field of fences making it possible to delimit a space on land and limit access to this space.

The present invention relates more specifically to the field of fences comprising a fence panel, for example a blackout panel, configured to be mounted on a post acting as a support.

Prior technique

Fences are known in which a plurality of posts are fixed to the ground so as to extend substantially vertically. A fence panel is then mounted between each pair of successive posts, so as to extend between these two posts. To do this, said posts generally include at least one recess configured to receive a side edge of the fence panel. The fence is formed by this succession of fence panels mounted between two adjacent posts.

A disadvantage of this assembly is that the inclination of the fence panel with respect to the posts to which it is mounted is conditioned by the position and the orientation of the recesses formed in these posts. On installation, once the post is fixed to the ground, the inclination of the fence panel relative to the post cannot be adapted, in particular depending on the terrain or the obstacles it contains. The shape of the fence therefore cannot be adjusted to follow a chosen path.

In addition, the two successive posts intended to support the fence panel are generally fixed to the ground before the assembly of said fence panel, which offers only little freedom to the installer when mounting the fence panel between said posts . In particular, it is necessary to position each of the posts very precisely when fixing them to the ground, in order to then be able to mount the fence panel between the two successive posts. Incorrect positioning or orientation of a post may compromise the assembly of the fence panel between this post and the directly adjacent post.

In some cases, it may even be necessary to extract an incorrectly oriented post from the ground and then position and fix it again, which leads to a loss of time and significant additional costs.

Disclosure of Invention

An object of the present invention is to provide a post for mounting a fence panel remedying the aforementioned drawbacks.

To do this, the invention relates to a post for mounting a fence panel, the post comprising a profile extending in a longitudinal direction, said profile being configured to be fixed to a ground so as to extend transversely to said ground,
characterized in that the post further comprises at least one mounting device which is pivotable relative to the profile about a pivot axis parallel to the longitudinal direction, the mounting device comprising a mounting portion provided with a longitudinal housing to receive a side edge of the fence panel.

The post according to the invention is particularly suitable for supporting a fence panel, and allows the formation of fences. The post makes it possible to maintain a fence panel above the ground, in a substantially vertical plane.

In a non-limiting way, the profile can be made of wood, of metal, for example of aluminum, or even of a composite material. Said profile extends along a longitudinal axis coinciding with the longitudinal direction. The profile is an elongated element.

In order to fix it to the ground, said profile is preferably partially sunk into the ground so that it comprises an anchoring part extending into the ground and a main part extending out of the ground. In order to reinforce the fixing of the profile to the ground, the anchoring part can be drowned in concrete. The height of the main part is advantageously greater than the height of the fence panel.

When the profile is fixed to the ground, it advantageously extends vertically. The longitudinal direction of the profile and the axis of pivoting of the mounting device with respect to the profile then extend vertically.

In a non-limiting way, the mounting device can be connected directly or indirectly to the profile.

Without departing from the scope of the invention, the post may comprise one or more mounting devices. In the case where it comprises only one mounting device, the latter preferably extends over more than half the length of the profile, more preferably over substantially the entire length of the main part of the profile.

In the case where the post comprises several mounting devices, said mounting devices are advantageously distributed along the length of the profile. In other words, they extend one below the other, considered along the longitudinal direction of the profile.

The longitudinal housing extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the profile.

To mount a fence panel to the post, the installer inserts the side edge of said fence panel into the longitudinal housing of the mounting device. Without limitation, the side edge of the fence panel can be introduced into said housing from an upper or lower end portion of the mounting portion, the side edge of the fence panel then being slid inside the housing in the longitudinal direction.

The invention allows a fence panel to be mounted pivotally relative to the profile. An advantage of the post according to the invention is to make it possible to adjust the orientation, or in other words to adjust the inclination, of such a fence panel with respect to said profile, even after mounting on said post, by pivoting the mounting device, and therefore the mounting portion, relative to the profile. This makes it possible in particular to be able to produce a fence having a chosen shape. This also makes it possible to adapt the inclination of the fence panel according to the topology of the terrain and the obstacles it contains, even after having fixed the profile to the ground.

It is therefore not necessary to remove and reattach the post to the ground to correct the orientation of the mounting portion and of a fence panel mounted on said post.

In addition, when it is desired to mount a fence panel between a post according to the invention and a second adjacent post fixed to the ground, once said fence panel has been mounted on the post according to the invention, the latter makes it possible to correct the orientation said fence panel to facilitate its mounting to said second adjacent post. The operations of setting up successive fence posts and panels, and therefore of making a fence, are made easier and faster.

Preferably, the mounting portion of the mounting device has the shape of a profile having a "U" section. The section is considered along a plane transverse to the longitudinal direction. Given this "U" section, the mounting portion forms a clamp improving the cooperation between said mounting portion and the side edge of a fence panel. The mounting portion is an elongated portion, along said direction longitudinal. The mounting portion advantageously comprises a first side wall, a second side wall and a bottom wall.

Advantageously, the post further comprises at least one connection device comprising a first hinge portion, the connection device being configured to be secured to the profile so that said first hinge portion extends along said profile, parallel to said longitudinal direction, the mounting device comprising a second hinge portion connected to said mounting portion and configured to be pivotally mounted relative to the first hinge portion about said pivot axis. It is understood that the mounting device is then mounted indirectly to the profile, via the connection device. An advantage is not to mount the mounting device in a pivoting manner directly on the profile, which reduces the machining constraints of the profile and also reduces the risk of wear of said profile. A standard profile can be used, the articulation being made at the level of the articulation device.

In a non-limiting way, the connection device and the profile can form one and the same piece. Alternatively, the connection device may be separate from said profile and may be an added piece. The second hinge portion advantageously extends parallel to the longitudinal direction.

The first hinge portion and the second hinge portion advantageously extend along said second pivot axis.

Advantageously, the first and second hinge portions are configured so as to allow an angular movement of the mounting device relative to the connection device of between 75° and 100°. The angular movement is again preferably around 80°. It is understood that the assembly device describes a pivoting of an angle between 75° and 100° between its two extreme angular positions. Such movement offers great freedom in the inclination of the mounting device, and therefore of a fence panel which would be mounted on the mounting device, with respect to the profile. Such a fence panel can thus be oriented with respect to the profile according to a wide range of angular positions, making it possible to adapt its inclination all the more freely.

Preferably, the second hinge portion of the mounting device is configured to be mounted to the first hinge portion of the connection device in a removable manner. This makes it possible to detach the mounting device from the assembly formed by the connection device and the profile, for example when it is no longer desired to mount a fence panel on the post. This reduces the footprint of the pole once installed. In addition, before installation of the post, or after uninstallation, the assembly device and the assembly formed by the profile and the connection device can be stored separately, reducing the size of the post during storage.

Preferably, one of said first and second hinge portions comprises a longitudinal receiving cavity and wherein the other hinge portion is configured to be pivotally mounted within said longitudinal receiving cavity around the pivot axis. The first hinge portion cooperates with the second hinge portion so that they form a pivot connection. Said first and second articulation portions are advantageously coaxial. Said cavity advantageously extends along said pivot axis. The shape cooperation between the first and second articulation portions allows the pivoting of the second articulation portion with respect to the first articulation portion around the pivot axis.

Advantageously, one of the first and second articulation portions comprises an internal surface of which at least one portion is of complementary shape with at least a portion of an external surface of the other of said first and second articulation portions.

In a non-limiting manner, said joint portion comprising the cavity may comprise a longitudinal opening.

Advantageously, the second hinge portion of the mounting device has the shape of an open tube, with an arcuate cross-section and defining said longitudinal receiving cavity, while the first hinge portion is cylindrical in shape and of general cross-section. circular. One advantage is to allow easy pivoting between the first and second articulation portions.

By generally circular section is meant an essentially circular section which may however have irregularities, for example a recess or a projection. The section of said first hinge portion is preferably included in a circle whose center and pivot axis. The opening formed in the second hinge portion is longitudinal.

The circular arc section of the second hinge portion and the circular section of the first hinge portion advantageously both have the pivot axis as their centre. Said second hinge portion encloses the first hinge portion.

Preferably, the length of the second hinge portion is less than or equal to the length of the first hinge portion, considered along the longitudinal direction of the profile.

Advantageously, the second hinge portion of the mounting device is of substantially semi-cylindrical shape. In other words, the second hinge portion has the shape of a hollow half-cylinder and open longitudinally.

Preferably, the second articulation portion comprises a first wing and a second wing, said wings enclosing the first articulation portion. Said wings allow robust mounting of the mounting device to the connection device, preventing in particular a disconnection between the first and second hinge portions, while allowing easy pivoting of the first and second hinge portions relative to each other. 'other.

The first and second wings advantageously have a section in the form of an arc of a circle, considered transversely to the pivot axis, the center of which is the pivot axis.

The first and second wings advantageously protrude from the mounting portion of the mounting device. They advantageously extend along the entire length of the mounting portion. They preferably extend on either side of a plane passing through the pivot axis and through the mounting portion.

The first and second wings are preferably each configured to come into abutment on a surface of the connection device in order to limit the angular displacement of the second articulation portion with respect to the first articulation portion, and therefore of the connection device. mounting relative to the connection device, in a first direction of pivoting and in a second direction of pivoting opposite to the first direction of pivoting.

According to a particularly advantageous aspect, considered in a plane transverse to the second hinge portion, the length of the first wing is greater than the length of the second wing. One benefit is to allow greater angular movement of the second hinge portion relative to the first hinge portion in one of the pivot directions, considered relative to an initial position in which the mounting portion s extends in a plane passing through the longitudinal axis of the section and through the pivot axis. In other words, this configuration allows greater pivoting of the second hinge portion with respect to the first hinge portion on a first side of said plane passing through the longitudinal axis of the profile and through the axis of swivel. Indeed, the first wing being longer, considered in the plane transverse to the second portion of articulation, it is caused to come into abutment against a surface of the connection device after a pivoting in a first direction, from said initial position, less important than a pivoting in a second direction causing the second wing to come into abutment against a surface of the connecting device.

Preferably, considered in said plane transverse to the second hinge portion, the length of the second wing is approximately equal to half the length of the first wing.

Preferably, the connection device further comprises a securing portion connected to the first hinge portion, the securing portion being configured to be secured to the profile so as to secure said connection device to the profile. One advantage is to firmly fix the connection device to the section in order to prevent them from coming apart and thus prevent a fence panel mounted on the post from collapsing. In addition, the securing portion adapts to the profile and makes it possible to secure the connection device thereto without it being necessary to modify said profile. A standard profile can therefore be used.

The securing portion advantageously extends along the longitudinal direction of the profile. Preferably, the first hinge portion forms a single piece with the securing portion.

Preferably, the securing portion of the connection device protrudes parallel to the first hinge portion of the connecting device and a recess extending in the longitudinal direction is made in the section, said securing portion being engaged in the recess. An advantage is to fasten the connection device to the profile all the more firmly, the fastening portion forming an anchorage of the connection device to the profile.

Advantageously, the securing portion is clipped into the recess of the profile.

• au moins une languette faisant saillie depuis la portion de solidarisation du dispositif de connexion, respectivement depuis la première surface interne du profilé ; et
• au moins une rainure ménagée dans ladite première surface interne, respectivement dans ladite portion de solidarisation, la rainure étant configurée pour recevoir ladite languette afin de solidariser le dispositif de connexion au profilé.

Advantageously, the profile comprises a first internal surface forming a first side wall of the recess, the post further comprising a blocking means comprising:

• at least one tab projecting from the securing portion of the connection device, respectively from the first internal surface of the profile; And
• at least one groove formed in said first internal surface, respectively in said securing portion, the groove being configured to receive said tab in order to secure the connection device to the profile.

Said tongue is a protruding portion configured to be introduced into said groove.

It is understood that when a tab protrudes from the securing portion of the connection device, a groove is made in the first internal surface of the profile. Conversely, when a tab protrudes from the first internal surface of the profile, a groove is made in the securing portion of the connection device.

An interest is to secure and reinforce the attachment of the connection device to the profile, in order to avoid a movement of the attachment portion in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the profile.

Preferably, said groove and said tongue extend along the longitudinal direction of the profile.

In a non-limiting manner, said tongue and said groove allow the fastening portion to slide with respect to the profile in the longitudinal direction of the profile.

Advantageously, the connection device comprises a junction portion connecting the first articulation portion to said securing portion, the junction portion comprising a first outer surface forming a first stop limiting the angular movement of said second articulation portion relative to the first hinge portion in a first direction of pivoting, the junction portion further comprising a second outer surface forming a second abutment limiting the angular displacement of said second hinge portion relative to the first articulation in a second direction of pivoting. One advantage is in particular to limit the pivoting of a fence panel which would be mounted on said post, without it being necessary to install a stopper or shoe on the ground. Another advantage is to prevent the mounting portion of the mounting device from coming into contact with the profile, in order to reduce the risk of damaging these elements.

The junction portion advantageously forms a neck for the connection device. It advantageously extends along the longitudinal direction.

Preferably, but in a non-limiting way, according to a first configuration, the first wing is configured to come into abutment against the first outer surface of said junction portion of the second articulation portion while the second wing is configured to abut against the second outer surface of said junction portion. Preferably, but in a non-limiting manner, the first wing comprises a first free edge configured to bear against said first outer surface while the second wing comprises a second free edge configured to bear against the second outer surface.

Advantageously, the second hinge portion is mounted to the first hinge portion in a removable and reversible manner, so that it can be mounted to the first hinge portion according to a second configuration in which, with respect to the first configuration, it is rotated 180° along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. According to this second configuration, the first wing is configured to come into abutment against the second outer surface of said junction portion of the second hinge portion while the second wing is configured to come into abutment against the first outer surface of said portion junction.

Advantageously, a recess is made in the first hinge portion of the connection device, opposite the section when said connection device is secured to said section, said recess being configured to receive the head of a fixing screw of the connection to the profile. Another advantage is to reinforce the fixing of the connection device to the profile and also to prevent the sliding of the connection device with respect to the profile in the longitudinal direction of the profile.

In a non-limiting manner, said recess may extend along the longitudinal direction of the profile. In a non-limiting manner, said recess extends along substantially the entire length of the first hinge portion. It is understood that said screw fixing the connection device to the profile extends transversely to said profile.

The invention further relates to a fence comprising at least one post as previously described and at least one fence panel, said fence panel being received in the longitudinal housing of the mounting portion of the mounting device so as to be able to adjust the angle of inclination of the fence panel relative to the post.

A side edge of the fence panel is received in the longitudinal recess of the mounting portion of the mounting device.

In a non-limiting way, said fence panel can be formed in one piece or alternatively be composed of a plurality of superposed blades. During installation, said blades can be positioned successively in the longitudinal housing.

Without departing from the scope of the invention, said fence may comprise a plurality of posts and a plurality of fence panels, each panel being mounted between two successive fence panels.

Brief description of the drawings

• [Fig. 1]La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un poteau selon l'invention, le dispositif de montage étant dans une première position ;
• [Fig. 2]La figure 2 est une vue de dessus du poteau de la figure 1 ;
• [Fig. 3]La figure 3 illustre un dispositif de connexion du poteau de la figure 1 ;
• [Fig. 4]La figure 4 illustre un dispositif de montage du poteau de la figure 1 ;
• [Fig. 5]La figure 5 illustre le poteau de la figure 1, le dispositif de montage étant dans une deuxième position;
• [Fig. 6]La figure 6 illustre le poteau de la figure 5 en vue de dessus ;
• [Fig. 7]La figure 7 illustre une clôture selon l'invention comprenant deux poteaux selon la figure 1 ; et
• [Fig. 8]La figure 8 illustre une variante du poteau de la figure 1.

The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of embodiments of the invention given by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

• [ Fig. 1 ]There picture 1 is a perspective view of a post according to the invention, the mounting device being in a first position;
• [ Fig. 2 ]There figure 2 is a top view of the pole of the figure 1 ;
• [ Fig. 3 ]There picture 3 illustrates a pole connection device of the figure 1 ;
• [ Fig. 4 ]There figure 4 illustrates a mounting device for the post of the figure 1 ;
• [ Fig. 5 ]There figure 5 illustrates the pole of the figure 1 , the mounting device being in a second position;
• [ Fig. 6 ]There figure 6 illustrates the pole of the figure 5 in top view;
• [ Fig. 7 ]There figure 7 illustrates a fence according to the invention comprising two posts according to the figure 1 ; And
• [ Fig. 8 ]There figure 8 illustrates a variant of the pole of the figure 1 .

Description of embodiments

The invention relates to a post for mounting a fence panel, as well as a fence comprising such a post and such a fence panel.

There figure 1 illustrates a post 10 according to the invention for mounting a fence panel 100, making it possible to form a fence 80. For reasons of visibility, only a lower part of the post 10 according to the invention is shown on the figures 1 to 8 . In this non-limiting example, the post 10 comprises a profile 20 extending along a longitudinal direction Y which here coincides with a longitudinal axis Y along which the profile 20 extends. The profile 20 is configured to be fixed to a ground S so as to extend transversely relative to said ground, preferably substantially vertically. There longitudinal direction Y then extends vertically. When fixed to the ground, said profile 20 comprises an anchoring part 20b sunk into the ground and a main part 20a extending out of the ground. On the picture 1 , only a lower part of the main part 20a is shown.

The post also comprises a connection device 30 and a mounting device 40 which will be described in more detail later, with reference to the figure 3 And 4 .

In this non-limiting example, the first profile 20 is a cylinder of essentially square section. It comprises a first recess 21 formed in a first side wall 22, a second recess 23 formed in a second side wall 24 and a third recess 25 formed in a third side wall 26. The first side wall 22 extends perpendicular to the second and third side walls 24.26. The second and third side walls 24,26 are parallel to each other. Said first, second and third recesses 21,23,25 extend parallel to the longitudinal direction Y.

As can be seen in figure 2 , the profile 10 comprises a first internal surface 21a, forming a first side wall of the first recess 21, a second internal surface 21b, forming a second side wall of the first recess, and a third internal surface 21c, forming a bottom wall of the first recess.

The post 10 further comprises a locking means 12 comprising a first tongue 14 and a second tongue 16. In this non-limiting example, the first tongue 14 protrudes from the first internal surface 21a of the profile 20, inside the first recess 21. The second tongue 16 protrudes from the second internal surface 21b of the profile 20, inside the first recess 21.

The first and second tabs 14,16 extend parallel to the longitudinal direction Y of the profile and along substantially the entire length of the profile 10.

As illustrated in picture 3 , the connection device 30 has, in this non-limiting example, the shape of an elongated profile extending along a first direction Y ₁ . The connection device 30 is hollow. It comprises a securing portion 32 having a substantially trapezoidal section and extending along the first direction Y ₁ . Said securing portion 32 comprises a first inclined wall 32a, a second inclined wall 32b, as well as a bottom wall 32c connecting said first and second inclined walls.

The connection device 30 also comprises a first hinge portion 34 connected to the securing portion 32. The securing portion 32 and the first hinge portion 34 form a single piece. The first hinge portion 34 has the shape of a hollow tube. It is cylindrical in shape and generally circular in section. It extends along the first longitudinal direction Y ₁ . The securing portion 32 projects parallel to the first hinge portion 34 of the connection device 30. A recess 38, opposite the securing portion 32, is made in the first hinge portion 34 of the connection device 30. Said recess 38 is longitudinal. It extends parallel to the first direction Y ₁ of the connection device 30. This recess 38 is configured to receive the head of a fixing screw (not shown) of the connection device to the profile 20.

The locking means 12 also comprises a first groove 31 made in the securing portion 32, and more precisely in the first inclined wall 32a. Said first groove 31 extends along the first direction Y ₁ , from an edge of said first inclined wall 32a, opposite the bottom wall 32c. The locking means 12 also comprises a second groove 33 provided in the securing portion 32, and more precisely in the second inclined wall 32b. Said second groove 33 extends along the first direction Y ₁ , from an edge of said second inclined wall 32b, opposite to the bottom wall 32c.

The connection device 30 further comprises a junction portion 36 connecting the first hinge portion 34 to said securing portion 32. The junction portion 36 forms a neck for the connection device. Junction portion 36 includes a first outer surface 36a and a second outer surface 36b.

Referring again to the figure 1 , it can be seen that the securing portion 32 of the connection device 30 is engaged and clipped into the first recess of the section 10. Said securing portion 32 and said first hinge portion 34 extend parallel to the longitudinal direction Y of the section 10. The first hinge portion extends along the profile 10.

The first groove 31 formed in the securing portion receives the first tongue 14 while the second groove 33 receives the second tongue 16 in order to secure the connection device 30 to the profile 10.

By referring to the figure 4 , it can be seen that the mounting device 40 extends along a second direction Y ₂ . The mounting device 40 comprises a mounting portion 42 provided with a longitudinal housing 43 configured to receive a lateral edge of a fence panel 100. The mounting portion 42 has the shape of a profile having a “U” section, considered transversely to the second direction Y ₂ . More specifically, the mounting portion 42 includes a first side wall 42a, a second side wall 42b and a bottom wall 42c. The first and second side walls 42a, 42b of the mounting portion 42 are parallel to each other and extend transversely to the bottom wall. The bottom wall 42c connects the first and second side walls 42a, 42b.

The mounting portion 42 comprises a first rib 44 extending along the second direction Y ₂ and projecting from the first side wall 42a of the mounting portion, inside the longitudinal housing 43. The mounting portion 42 comprises in besides a second rib 46 extending along the second direction Y ₂ and projecting from the second side wall 42b of the mounting portion 40, inside the longitudinal housing 43.

Mounting device 40 further includes a second hinge portion 48 connected to said mounting portion 42. Second hinge portion 48 is configured to be pivotally mounted relative to first hinge portion 34 of the mounting device. connection 30 around a pivot axis X. As seen in the figure 4 , the second hinge portion 48 has the shape of a tube open longitudinally, having a circular arc section whose center is the pivot axis X. The second hinge portion has a semi-cylindrical shape. Said second hinge portion 48 defines a longitudinal receiving cavity 50 extending along the second direction Y ₂ .

The second hinge portion 48 also comprises a first wing 52 having a first free edge 53 and a second wing 54 having a second free edge 55. Said first and second wings 52,54 extend along the second direction Y ₂ . They protrude from the mounting portion 42, and more precisely from the bottom wall 42c of said mounting portion. Considered in a plane transverse to the second articulation portion 48 and therefore to the second direction Y ₂ , the length of the first wing 52 is greater than the length of the second wing 54. Said wings have an arcuate section of which the center is the pivot axis.

Referring again to the picture 1 , it can be seen that the second hinge portion 48 is pivotally mounted to the first hinge portion 34 around the pivot axis X. The first and second directions Y ₁ , Y ₂ coincide with the axis of pivot X. In other words, the first hinge portion 34 is pivotally mounted inside the cavity 50 of the second hinge portion 48. More specifically, the first hinge portion 34 cooperates with the second hinge portion 48 so that they form a pivot connection , by shape cooperation. An internal surface 48a of the second articulation portion 48 is of complementary shape with an external surface 34a of the first articulation portion 34. In particular, the first and second wings 52,54 surround the first articulation portion 34. The connection device 40 is therefore pivotally mounted relative to the connection device 30 along the pivot axis X.

Thanks to the invention, the mounting device 40 pivots relative to the profile 20 around the pivot axis X. One advantage is to be able to adjust the inclination of a fence panel mounted on said post 10 relative to the profile 20 .

On the figure 1 And 2 , the mounting device 40 is in a first angular position, corresponding to extreme pivoting of the mounting device in a first direction of pivoting. In this first angular position, the first free edge 53 of the first wing 52 of the mounting device 40 abuts against the first outer surface 36a of the junction portion 36 of the connection device 30. Said first outer surface 36a forms a first abutment limiting the angular displacement of the second hinge portion 48 relative to the first hinge portion 34 in said first direction of pivoting.

Starting from the first position of figure 1 And 2 , the mounting device 40 can be pivoted relative to the profile 20, along the pivot axis X, in a second direction of pivoting, in order to adjust the orientation of the mounting device relative to the profile. The mounting device can be rotated to a second angular position, shown in figure 5 And 6 . This second angular position corresponds to extreme pivoting of the mounting device in said second direction of pivoting. In a non-limiting way, said mounting device can assume an infinity of angular positions between said first and second angular positions.

In this second angular position, the second free edge 55 of the second wing 54 of the mounting device 40 abuts against the second outer surface 36b of the junction portion 36 of the connection device 30. Said second outer surface 36b forms a second abutment limiting the angular movement of the second hinge portion 48 relative to the first hinge portion 34 in said second direction of pivoting.

In this non-limiting example, the mounting device 40 has an angular movement with respect to the connection device 30, and therefore with respect to the section 20, of between 75° and 100°, preferably approximately equal to 80°. This angular movement corresponds to the angle described by the mounting device between its first angular position, illustrated in figure 1 , and its second angular position, shown in figure 5 .

In this non-limiting example, insofar as the first wing 52 is longer than the second wing 54, considered in a plane transverse to the second hinge portion 48, when the mounting device is in the first position, said mounting portion extends substantially in a plane passing through the Y axis of the profile and the pivot axis X. A fence panel mounted to the post then also extends in this plane passing through the Y axis of the profile and the pivot axis X. In other words, said fence panel then extends substantially perpendicular to the first side wall 22 of the profile.

In the second position of the mounting device 40, said mounting portion extends transversely with respect to said plane passing through the axis Y of the profile and the pivot axis X. The mounting device 40 therefore pivots essentially from a first side of said plane passing through the Y axis of the profile and the pivot axis X.

There figure 7 illustrates a fence 80 comprising a first post 10 according to the invention, a second post 10' according to the invention and a fence panel mounted to said first and second posts. It can be seen that a first lateral edge 100a of the fence panel 100 is engaged in the longitudinal housing 43 of the mounting portion 42 of the first post 10, while a second lateral edge 100b of the fence panel 100 is engaged in the housing longitudinal of the mounting portion of the second post 10'.

There figure 8 illustrates a variant of the pole of the figure 1 , in which the mounting device has been rotated through an angle of 180° about a horizontal axis, before being connected to the connection device. In this configuration, the first flange 52 of the mounting device 40 is configured to come into abutment against the second outer surface 36b of the junction portion 36 of the connection device 30 while the second flange 54 is configured to come into abutment. against the first outer surface 36a of the junction portion 36 of the connection device 30. The mounting device 40 therefore pivots essentially on a second side of said plane passing through the axis Y of the profile and the pivot axis X.

Claims (16)

Post (10) for mounting a fence panel (100), the post comprising a profile (20) extending in a longitudinal direction (Y), said profile being configured to be fixed to a ground (S) of so as to extend transversely with respect to said ground,
characterized in that the post further comprises at least one mounting device (40) which is pivotable with respect to the profile about a pivot axis (X) parallel to the longitudinal direction, the mounting device comprising a mounting portion (42) provided with a longitudinal housing (43) to receive a side edge (100a) of the fence panel. Post according to claim 1, in which the mounting portion (42) of the mounting device (40) has the shape of a profile having a "U" section. Post according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising at least one connection device (30) comprising a first hinge portion (34), the connection device being configured to be secured to the section (20) so that said first hinge portion extends along said profile, parallel to said longitudinal direction (Y), the mounting device (40) comprising a second hinge portion (48) connected to said mounting portion (42) and configured to be pivotally mounted with respect to the first hinge portion around said pivot axis. Post according to claim 3, in which the first and second hinge portions (34,48) are configured in such a way as to allow an angular displacement of the mounting device (40) relative to the connection device (30) of between 75° and 100°. A post according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the second hinge portion (48) of the mounting device (40) is configured to be mounted to the first hinge portion (34) of the connecting device (30) so removable. A post according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein one of said first and second hinge portions (34,48) includes a longitudinal receiving cavity (50) and wherein the other hinge portion ( 48,34) is configured to be pivotally mounted within said longitudinal receiving cavity about pivot axis (X). Post according to Claim 6, in which the second hinge portion (48) of the mounting device (40) has the shape of an open tube, of section in an arc of a circle and defining the said longitudinal reception cavity (50) while that the first hinge portion (34) is cylindrical in shape and generally circular in section. A post according to claim 7, wherein the second hinge portion (48) of the mounting device (40) is substantially semi-cylindrical in shape. A post according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the second hinge portion (48) comprises a first wing (52) and a second wing (54), said wings enclosing the first hinge portion (34). Post according to Claim 9, in which, considered in a plane transverse to the second hinge portion (48), the length of the first wing (52) is greater than the length of the second wing (54). Post according to any one of Claims 3 to 10, in which the connection device (30) further comprises a securing portion (32) connected to the first hinge portion (34), the securing portion being configured to be secured to the profile (20) so as to secure said connection device to the profile. Post according to Claim 11, in which the securing portion (32) of the connection device (30) protrudes parallel to the first articulation portion (34) of the connection device and in which a recess (21) extending in the longitudinal direction (Y) is provided in the section (20), said securing portion being engaged in the recess. A post according to claim 12, wherein the channel (20) includes a first inner surface (21a) forming a first side wall of the recess, the post (10) further comprising locking means (12) comprising: - at least one tab (14,16) projecting from the securing portion (32) of the connection device (30), respectively from the first internal surface (21a) of the profile; And - At least one groove (31,33) formed in said first internal surface, respectively in said securing portion, the groove being configured to receive said tongue in order to secure the connection device to the profile. Post according to any one of claims 11 to 13, in which the connection device (30) comprises a junction portion (36) connecting the first hinge portion (34) to the said securing portion (32), the junction comprising a first outer surface (36a) forming a first stop limiting the angular movement of said second hinge portion (48) relative to the first hinge portion in a first direction of pivoting, the junction portion comprising further a second outer surface (36b) forming a second stop limiting the angular movement of said second hinge portion relative to the first hinge portion in a second direction of pivoting. Post according to any one of Claims 3 to 14, in which a recess (38) is provided in the first hinge portion of the connection device (30), opposite the profile (20) when said connection device is secured to said profile, said recess being configured to receive the head of a screw for fixing the connection device to the profile. A fence (80) comprising at least one post (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 15 and at least one fence panel (100), said fence panel being received in the longitudinal housing of the mounting portion (42 ) of the mounting device (40) so as to be able to adjust the angle of inclination of the fence panel with respect to the post.

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