EP4303388A1 - Guide mechanism for a gate - Google Patents

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EP4303388A1
EP4303388A1 EP23183116.5A EP23183116A EP4303388A1 EP 4303388 A1 EP4303388 A1 EP 4303388A1 EP 23183116 A EP23183116 A EP 23183116A EP 4303388 A1 EP4303388 A1 EP 4303388A1
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Bruno DEVOLDER
Christophe Lienhart
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
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  • the present invention relates to the field of guiding mechanisms for structures in axial movement and more particularly to the field of guiding mechanisms for sliding gates.
  • a sliding gate As part of the operation of a sliding gate and in particular as part of its movement, it is translated into the plane of the gate, generally under the action of a motorized drive mechanism.
  • the structure which produces the gate panel is mounted sliding relative to the surface of the ground against which the panel is supported.
  • such a construction forces the surface of the ground to have a certain homogeneity so as to be able to cooperate without difficulty with the lower surface of the gate panel.
  • the present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks by proposing a mechanism for the translation of a gate which is able to overcome possible variations in the surface of the ground while making it possible to dispense with a mechanism of maintaining the gate panel cantilevered from the ground.
  • the invention also relates to an assembly comprising a gate mounted to slide horizontally relative to at least one fixed supporting structure, characterized in that the assembly comprises at least one guide mechanism according to the invention.
  • the structure 1 translated by the guide mechanism of the invention is a portal and more particularly at least part of the panel of a portal.
  • this translated structure 1 which is carried by a rail 3 at the level of its lower face is also capable of corresponding to any other type of structure capable of being moved by translation while resting on at least one rail 3 in cooperation with one or more sabots 2.
  • the guiding mechanism of the invention thus involves one or more shoes 2 positioned and anchored against the surface of the ground so as to provide, on the one hand, support points for the structure 1 translated through the rail 3 and, on the other hand, elements for adjusting the travel of the rail 3 and the displaced structure 1 that it supports.
  • the distribution of the shoes 2 against the surface of the ground by their respective anchoring surfaces 21 is carried out so to obtain a spacing of the shoes between them making it possible to overcome the imperative of homogeneity of surface on the ground to interact with the structure 1 moved or with the rail 3 which carries it.
  • the shoe(s) 2 are thus positioned along the axis of the movement stroke of the structure 1 moved and supported by the rail 3.
  • the rail 3 and the supported structure 1 are translated to rest on at less a shoe 2 whatever the position of the rail 3 and the associated structure 1 along its course.
  • the cooperation interface 32 of the rail 3 is then carried by at least one surface positioned at the level of the lower face of the rail 3, so as to interact effectively with the upper surface of the shoe 2 against which the rail 3 bears.
  • the cooperation interface 22 of the shoe 2 is positioned, at least in part, at the level of the upper surface of each of the shoes 2 of the mechanism of the invention.
  • the cooperation interface 32 of the rail 3 with each of the shoes 2 of the mechanism presents complementarity with the respective cooperation interfaces 22 carried by each of the shoes 2.
  • this cooperation is based on a complementarity of shape in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of movement of the rail 3.
  • the lower face of the rail 3 intended to interact with a shoe 2 has a complementary arrangement with at least a portion of the surface of the upper part of the shoe 2. This complementarity is found in particular in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of translation and/or to the axis of the rail 3.
  • surfaces carried by one of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2 cooperate with lateral surfaces carried by the second of these elements.
  • the rail 3 and the shoe 2 have complementarity concavity and convexity.
  • a first of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2 has a convex arrangement of complementary shape in section with the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, which has a concave arrangement in section.
  • the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2 has a groove inside which at least one complementary part carried by the first of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, is able to slide.
  • This complementarity of convex/concave shapes is likely to involve an arrangement of polygonal or curved shape or having several sections so as to produce an arched arrangement corresponding to a broken arch.
  • At least one cooperation interface 22 of the shoe 2 is produced by at least one surface of sliding 81, the sliding surface 81 being arranged in a plane comprising at least the axis of translation of the rail 3.
  • the sliding surface 81 thus produces a surface adapted to form a privileged point of contact between a part of the shoe 2 and a part of the lower surface of the rail 3 and at which friction is restricted to limit wear or degradation of the parts, shoe 2 and rail 3, in contact.
  • the sliding surface 81 forms a surface carried by the shoe 2 and against which at least a portion of the lower part of the rail 3 in translation is intended to be in contact, or even to press under the effect of the rail 3 in movement.
  • This sliding surface 81 has the shape of a plate projecting relative to the rest of the surface of the shoe 2 which carries this sliding surface 81.
  • This sliding surface 81 is thus positioned at the level of one of the upper faces and/or lateral of the shoe 2 in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of translation and/or to the axis of the rail 3.
  • this plate of the sliding surface 81 is also capable of being formed by the surface of an element 8 embedded or inserted in a housing 92 of complementary dimensions integrated inside the structure of a support block combining several parts 25, 26 to form the shoe 2.
  • the sliding surface 81 comprises at least one rubber type material incorporating one or more urethane or polyurethane type compounds and/or having identical or even similar properties.
  • At least one cooperation interface 22 of the shoe 2 is produced by at least one bearing 61 pivotally mounted around an axis 611 of rotation substantially perpendicular to the axis of movement of the rail 3. Also, the cooperation interface 22 integrates at least one bearing 61 pivoting around a substantially horizontal axis and positioned so that the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 forms a contact and/or support surface of at least part of the face lower part of the rail 3. At least part of the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 is thus positioned projecting relative to the rest of the upper surface of the shoe 2.
  • the rest of the bearing 61 is then positioned in a housing 91 inside of the shoe 2 and open at the level of the upper face of this shoe 2.
  • the rail 3 is thus led to be moved in support against the peripheral surface of the bearing 61, causing the rotation of the bearing 61 around its axis 611.
  • the bearing 6 allows a reduction in the risks of wear and/or alteration of the contact surfaces of the cooperation interfaces 22, 32 of the shoe 2 and the rail 3.
  • at least the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 comprises at least one rubber type material integrating one or more compounds of the urethane or polyurethane type and/or having identical or even similar properties.
  • the part forming the axis 611 of rotation is inserted across the housing 91 intended to receive the bearing 61 while being positioned at at least one pair of coaxial through orifices 911 of dimensions complementary and at which the axis 611 of rotation is held in position by fixing elements 612.
  • one or more bearings 61 are likely to be positioned at the level of lateral faces of the shoe 2 so as to be mounted pivoting around respective substantially vertical axes.
  • at least part of the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 is positioned projecting relative to the rest of the lateral surface of the shoe 2 at which this bearing 61 is mounted.
  • At least one end of the rail 3 or of the shoe 2 carries a centering interface 41 for the movement of the rail 3 relative to the shoe 2, the centering interface 41 comprising, in a substantially horizontal plane, a substantially convex projecting arrangement 41. It should be noted that, when this arrangement is carried by the shoe 2, this is preferably positioned at the level of the end of the shoe 2 which faces the end of the approaching rail 3 when the rail 3 is not yet in cooperation with the shoe 2.
  • the centering interface 41 is carried by one end of the shoe 2.
  • the convexity of this projecting arrangement thus comprises, in a substantially horizontal plane, a vertex 411 substantially centered on the axis of translation of the rail 3.
  • the lateral faces 412 of this convex arrangement located on either side of the vertex 411 comprise one or more facets 412 which have respective inclinations relative to the axis of translation of the rail 3.
  • These lateral faces realize thus surfaces 412 capable of causing a deflection of the end of the rail 3 which comes into contact with the end of the shoe 2 at these levels.
  • lateral faces 412 are likely to present respective arrangements which are substantially planar or, alternatively or complementary, convex arrangements made by curved and/or rounded surfaces or even by arcuate arrangements in the form of a juxtaposition of several facets.
  • the position of the rail 3 can be adjusted by deflection of one of the edges of the opening of the concavity at the end of the rail 3 in sliding against one of the side surfaces of the convex arrangement at the end of the shoe 2.
  • the concavity of the lower part of the rail 3 is thus positioned optimally with respect to the convex upper part of the shoe 2.
  • the shoe 2 has a substantially symmetrical arrangement so that each of its two ends carries a centering interface 41.
  • the centering interface 41 cooperates with a complementary centering interface 42 carried by the end of the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, which does not carry the centering interface 41.
  • This complementary centering interface 42 is produced in the form of a slope 7 which, in a substantially vertical plane and which includes the axis of translation of the rail 3, forms an inclination by relative to the horizontal.
  • the complementary centering interface 42 is carried by one end of the rail 3.
  • the edge of the opening of the concavity at the end of the rail 3 presents, in a substantially vertical plane which comprises the axis of the rail 3, a slope 7 which forms an inclination with respect to a horizontal plane, so that the surface of this slope 7 forms at least part of the lower surface of the rail 3 and is oriented to be positioned in opposite the shoe 2 with which the rail 3 is intended to cooperate.
  • This slope 7 carried by the end of the rail 3 also accompanies the sliding of the rail 3 against one of the lateral surfaces 412 of the convex arrangement at the end of the shoe 2 which creates the centering interface 41, so as to operate a progressive adjustment of the position of the rail 3 relative to the shoe 2.
  • the mounting of the complementary centering interface 42 on the rail 3 is likely to involve one or more fixing elements 421.
  • the upper part of the shoe 2 has a concave arrangement in the form of a groove dimensioned to cooperate, in a plane perpendicular to the axis of translation of the rail 3, with a convex arrangement of the lower surface of the rail 3.
  • the centering interface 41 which forms a convex arrangement with a projecting vertex 411 is carried by one end of the rail 3, while the complementary centering interface 42 is positioned at the end of the shoe 2 under the shape of a slope 7 which produces an inclination relative to a horizontal plane, so that the surface of this slope 7 forms at least part of the upper surface of the shoe 2 and is oriented to be positioned opposite of the rail 3 with which the shoe 2 is intended to cooperate.
  • the centering interface 41 involves at least one part made of a material of rigidity greater than that of the material forming the rest of the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries it.
  • the production of a centering interface 41 having increased rigidity compared to the rest of the element, shoe 2 or rail 3, which carries it makes it possible to limit the problems of wear or degradation likely to appear following repeated friction during the interaction of these elements, shoe 2 and rail 3, with each other.
  • This centering interface 41 being positioned at a first point of contact between the shoe 2 and the rail 3 in translation, the support structure of the shoe 2 or the rail 3 is protected against early degradation.
  • this centering interface 41 is carried by a surface of an element embedded or inserted in the structure of the support block which forms the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries this centering interface 41. Positioning of this element embedded in the structure of the shoe 2 or of the rail 3 which supports it is likely to be carried out by complementarity of shape and/or by pinching or blocking of a part of the embedded element between two juxtaposed parts which, in meeting participate in the production of at least part of the structure, of the shoe 2 or of the rail 3, which carries the centering interface 41.
  • the complementary centering interface 42 carried by the end of the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, which does not carry the centering interface 41 also involves at least one part made of a material of greater rigidity than that of the material forming the rest of the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries this complementary centering interface 42.
  • this complementary centering interface 42 is carried by a surface of an element recessed or inserted into the structure of the support block which forms the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries this complementary interface 42.
  • the recess and/or insertion are thus capable of being carried out by complementarity of shape and/or by pinching or blocking of a part of the recessed/inserted element between two juxtaposed parts which, when joined, participate in the production of at least part of the structure, of the shoe 2 or of the rail 3, which carries the centering interface 41.
  • the centering interface 41 carried by a first of the two elements, shoe 2 or rail 3 is produced in a material of greater rigidity than that of the material of the second element, shoe 2 or rail 3, in cooperation with the first element.
  • This reinforced rigidity of the centering interface 41 in relation to the complementary element which interacts with the element which supports this centering interface 41 also contributes to the reduction, or even the elimination, of wear or degradation problems. likely to appear following repeated friction as part of the interaction of two elements, shoe 2 and rail 3, with each other.
  • the shoe 2 comprises at least one through conduit which comprises at least one opening 5 at the level of its lower face 21 resting against the ground and/or at the level of one of its side faces 23 so as to prevent or limit retention of water and/or dirt.
  • the shoe 2 which participates in the carrying of at least part of the rail 3 and of the structure translated with this rail 3 is installed at the level of the ground surface. This particular positioning of shoe 2 leads it to be particularly exposed to dirt, dust and runoff. Also, the hollow reliefs and openings present at the level of the upper part of the shoe 2 create points likely to retain water and dust.
  • Such a through conduit thus allows the accumulation of dust or dirt to be evacuated.
  • a through conduit allows easier evacuation of water and runoff, such as rainwater, through the structure of the shoe 2 so that it is possible to benefit from such runoff to optimize the evacuation of accumulated dust or dirt.
  • the positioning of at least one opening 5 at the level of the lower face 21 or side 23 of the shoe 2 makes it possible to carry out an easier evacuation of accumulated water or dirt without this evacuation interfering with the operation of the shoe 2 and in particular with the cooperation between the shoe 2 and the rail 3 in translation.
  • the shoe 2 is produced by the combination of several parts assembled together by complementarity of embedding and kept fixed by tightening along an axis substantially perpendicular to the anchoring surface of the shoe 2 to the ground.
  • the production of a shoe 2 by cooperation of several parts makes it possible to carry out an easier construction of this shoe 2, in particular for the production of an arrangement forming a conduit passing through the structure of this shoe 2.
  • the different parts of this crossing conduit are thus likely to take the form of grooves or holes arranged in the respective structures of each of the parts whose union forms the shoe 2.
  • this construction of the shoe 2 by a combination of different parts facilitates the production of one or more several housings 91, 92 respectively intended to receive at least part of a bearing 61 or an element 8 forming a sliding surface 81, a centering interface 41 or even a complementary centering interface 42, as well as the integration , the assembly by insertion or embedding of such bearings 61, surface 81 or interfaces 41, 42 in such housings 91, 92 positioned between different parts 25, 26 constituting the shoe 2.
  • the assembly and maintenance of the different parts 25, 26 joined together is preferably carried out by tightening the parts 25, 26 along a substantially vertical axis and/or perpendicular to the lower surface of the shoe 2 for its anchoring to the ground.
  • Fixing along this axis, for example by one or more screws 27, makes it possible to take advantage of the force exerted by the rail 3 and the structure carried by the rail 3 against the upper surface of the shoe 2 so as to accentuate the maintenance of the different parts 25, 26 which constitute the shoe 2 between them.
  • Such holding in clamping along a substantially vertical axis also makes it possible to reduce the risks of disassembly of the parts 25, 26 between them under the effect of the movement of the rail 3 against the shoe 2.
  • the different parts 25, 26 of the shoe 2 are also preferably assembled by superposition with an embedding by complementarity of the surface reliefs of the different parts 25, 26, so as to optimize resistance to lateral forces likely to be exerted, on the one hand, by the rail 3 in translation against the upper surface of the shoe 2 and, on the other hand, during impacts of the rail 3 against the shoe 2, for example at the level of centering interface 41 or complementary centering interface 42.
  • the invention also relates to an assembly comprising a gate 1 mounted sliding horizontally relative to at least one fixed supporting structure, characterized in that the assembly comprises at least one guide mechanism according to the invention.
  • the guide mechanism comprises at least two shoes 2 arranged in the plane of movement of the gate 1 and spaced apart from each other by a distance less than the length of the gate 1.
  • the distance which separates two consecutive shoes 2 is at most equal to the length of the gate 1 so as to ensure positioning of the gate 1 on at least two shoes 2 whatever the position of the gate 1 along its translational travel.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un mécanisme de guidage pour une structure déplacée en translation horizontale telle que portail, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme comprend :- au moins un sabot (2) comprenant, d'une part, une surface d'ancrage (21) au sol et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de coopération (22) avec un rail (3) porté par la structure déplacée, l'interface de coopération (22) présentant un arrangement sensiblement rectiligne,- un rail (3) rectiligne apte à être monté sous la face inférieure de la structure déplacée de façon sensiblement alignée avec l'axe de translation de la structure déplacée, le rail (3) comprenant, d'une part, au moins une interface de coopération (32) avec le sabot (2) pour prendre appui sur le sabot (2) et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de centrage (41) de la position du rail (3) par rapport au sabot (2).The present invention relates to a guiding mechanism for a structure moved in horizontal translation such as a gate, characterized in that the mechanism comprises: - at least one shoe (2) comprising, on the one hand, an anchoring surface (21) on the ground and, on the other hand, at least one cooperation interface (22) with a rail (3) carried by the moved structure, the cooperation interface (22) having a substantially rectilinear arrangement, - a rail (3) rectilinear capable of being mounted under the lower face of the structure moved in a manner substantially aligned with the axis of translation of the structure moved, the rail (3) comprising, on the one hand, at least one cooperation interface (32) with the shoe (2) to rest on the shoe (2) and, on the other hand, at least one centering interface (41) for the position of the rail (3) relative to the shoe (2).

Description

La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des mécanismes de guidage de structures en déplacement axial et plus particulièrement au domaine des mécanismes de guidage pour portail coulissant.The present invention relates to the field of guiding mechanisms for structures in axial movement and more particularly to the field of guiding mechanisms for sliding gates.

Dans le cadre du fonctionnement d'un portail coulissant et notamment dans le cadre de son déplacement, celui-ci est translaté dans le propre plan du portail, généralement sous l'action d'un mécanisme d'entrainement motorisé. De façon classique, la structure qui réalise le panneau du portail est montée coulissante par rapport à la surface du sol contre laquelle le panneau est en appui. Toutefois, une telle construction contraint la surface du sol à présenter une certaine homogénéité de façon à pourvoir coopérer sans difficulté avec la surface inférieure du panneau du portail.As part of the operation of a sliding gate and in particular as part of its movement, it is translated into the plane of the gate, generally under the action of a motorized drive mechanism. Conventionally, the structure which produces the gate panel is mounted sliding relative to the surface of the ground against which the panel is supported. However, such a construction forces the surface of the ground to have a certain homogeneity so as to be able to cooperate without difficulty with the lower surface of the gate panel.

Afin de s'affranchir des variations susceptibles d'exister au niveau de la surface du sol, une conception alternative dite « autoportante » du panneau de portail a été développée. Le panneau du portail est ainsi porté par un bras positionné dans le prolongement du panneau et qui réalise l'interface par laquelle la translation du panneau est effectuée. Ce déplacement s'opère ainsi de telle sorte que le panneau du portail soit suspendu en porte-à-faux par rapport à la surface du sol, le moteur d'actionnement de la translation intervenant au niveau du bras du portail. Cependant, de par l'arrangement en prolongement du bras avec le panneau du portail, une telle installation impose un encombrement conséquent. Par ailleurs, le déplacement en suspension du panneau génère des contraintes particulièrement élevées au niveau du bras du portail de sorte que des risques de panne ou de cassure sont susceptibles de survenir.In order to overcome variations that may exist in the ground surface, an alternative so-called “self-supporting” design of the gate panel has been developed. The gate panel is thus carried by an arm positioned in the extension of the panel and which provides the interface through which the translation of the panel is carried out. This movement thus takes place in such a way that the gate panel is suspended cantilevered relative to the surface of the ground, the translation actuation motor intervening at the level of the gate arm. However, due to the arrangement as an extension of the arm with the gate panel, such an installation requires a significant amount of space. Furthermore, the suspended movement of the panel generates particularly high stresses at the level of the gate arm so that risks of breakdown or breakage are likely to occur.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier ces inconvénients en proposant un mécanisme pour la translation d'un portail qui soit en mesure de s'affranchir d'éventuelles variations de la surface du sol tout en permettant de s'affranchir d'un mécanisme de maintien du panneau du portail en porte-à-faux par rapport au sol.The present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks by proposing a mechanism for the translation of a gate which is able to overcome possible variations in the surface of the ground while making it possible to dispense with a mechanism of maintaining the gate panel cantilevered from the ground.

L'invention se rapporte à un mécanisme de guidage pour une structure déplacée en translation horizontale telle que portail, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme comprend :

  • au moins un sabot comprenant, d'une part, une surface d'ancrage au sol et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de coopération avec un rail porté par la structure déplacée, l'interface de coopération présentant un arrangement sensiblement rectiligne,
  • un rail rectiligne apte à être monté sous la face inférieure de la structure déplacée de façon sensiblement alignée avec l'axe de translation de la structure déplacée, le rail comprenant, d'une part, au moins une interface de coopération avec le sabot pour prendre appui sur le sabot et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de centrage de la position du rail par rapport au sabot.
The invention relates to a guiding mechanism for a structure moved in horizontal translation such as a gate, characterized in that the mechanism comprises:
  • at least one shoe comprising, on the one hand, an anchoring surface to the ground and, on the other hand, at least one cooperation interface with a rail carried by the displaced structure, the cooperation interface having a substantially rectilinear arrangement ,
  • a rectilinear rail capable of being mounted under the lower face of the structure moved in a manner substantially aligned with the axis of translation of the structure moved, the rail comprising, on the one hand, at least one cooperation interface with the shoe to take support on the shoe and, on the other hand, at least one interface for centering the position of the rail relative to the shoe.

L'invention porte également sur un ensemble comprenant un portail monté coulissant horizontalement par rapport à au moins une structure porteuse fixe, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble comprend au moins un mécanisme de guidage selon l'invention.The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a gate mounted to slide horizontally relative to at least one fixed supporting structure, characterized in that the assembly comprises at least one guide mechanism according to the invention.

L'invention sera mieux comprise, grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte aux modes de réalisation préférés, donnés à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et expliqués avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels :

  • [Fig. 1] représente une illustration schématique d'un exemple d'installation d'un mécanisme de guidage selon l'invention pour le déplacement d'un portail en translation,
  • [Fig. 2] représente une illustration schématique d'un premier exemple de construction d'une coopération d'un sabot et d'un rail dans le cadre d'un mécanisme de guidage selon l'invention,
  • [Fig. 3] représente une illustration schématique d'un second exemple de construction d'une coopération d'un sabot et d'un rail dans le cadre d'un mécanisme de guidage selon l'invention,
  • [Fig. 4] représente des illustrations schématiques notamment des faces supérieures et inférieures d'une pièce supérieure participant à la réalisation d'un sabot selon le second exemple de construction tel qu'illustré à la figure 3,
  • [Fig. 5] représente des illustrations schématiques notamment des faces supérieures et inférieures d'une pièce inférieure participant à la réalisation d'un sabot selon le second exemple de construction tel qu'illustré à la figure 3,
  • [Fig. 6] représente des illustrations schématiques de différentes faces d'une interface de centrage complémentaire destinée à être montée en extrémité d'un rail dans le cadre du second exemple de construction tel qu'illustré à la figure 3.
The invention will be better understood, thanks to the description below, which relates to the preferred embodiments, given by way of non-limiting example, and explained with reference to the appended schematic drawings, in which:
  • [ Fig. 1 ] represents a schematic illustration of an example of installation of a guiding mechanism according to the invention for moving a gate in translation,
  • [ Fig. 2 ] represents a schematic illustration of a first example of construction of a cooperation of a shoe and a rail within the framework of a guiding mechanism according to the invention,
  • [ Fig. 3 ] represents a schematic illustration of a second example of construction of a cooperation of a shoe and a rail within the framework of a guiding mechanism according to the invention,
  • [ Fig. 4 ] represents schematic illustrations in particular of the upper and lower faces of an upper part participating in the production of a shoe according to the second example of construction as illustrated in the Figure 3 ,
  • [ Fig. 5 ] represents schematic illustrations in particular of the upper and lower faces of a lower part participating in the production of a shoe according to the second example of construction as illustrated in the Figure 3 ,
  • [ Fig. 6 ] represents schematic illustrations of different faces of a complementary centering interface intended to be mounted at the end of a rail in the context of the second construction example as illustrated in Figure 3 .

La présente invention concerne un mécanisme de guidage pour une structure 1 déplacée en translation horizontale telle que portail, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme comprend :

  • au moins un sabot 2 comprenant, d'une part, une surface d'ancrage 21 au sol et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de coopération 22 avec un rail 3 porté par la structure 1 déplacée, l'interface de coopération 22 présentant un arrangement sensiblement rectiligne,
  • un rail 3 rectiligne apte à être monté sous la face inférieure de la structure 1 déplacée de façon sensiblement alignée avec l'axe de translation de la structure 1 déplacée, le rail 3 comprenant, d'une part, au moins une interface de coopération 32 avec le sabot 2 pour prendre appui sur le sabot 2 et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de centrage 41 de la position du rail 3 par rapport au sabot 2.
The present invention relates to a guiding mechanism for a structure 1 moved in horizontal translation such as a gate, characterized in that the mechanism comprises:
  • at least one shoe 2 comprising, on the one hand, an anchoring surface 21 to the ground and, on the other hand, at least one cooperation interface 22 with a rail 3 carried by the displaced structure 1, the cooperation interface 22 having a substantially rectilinear arrangement,
  • a rectilinear rail 3 capable of being mounted under the lower face of the structure 1 moved in a manner substantially aligned with the axis of translation of the structure 1 moved, the rail 3 comprising, on the one hand, at least one cooperation interface 32 with the shoe 2 to support on the shoe 2 and, on the other hand, at least one centering interface 41 of the position of the rail 3 relative to the shoe 2.

Il convient de relever que de façon préférée, la structure 1 translatée par le mécanisme de guidage de l'invention est un portail et plus particulièrement au moins une partie du panneau d'un portail. Toutefois, cette structure 1 translatée qui est portée par un rail 3 au niveau de sa face inférieure est également susceptible de correspondre à tout autre type de structure apte à faire l'objet d'un déplacement par translation en reposant sur au moins un rail 3 en coopération avec un ou plusieurs sabots 2.It should be noted that preferably, the structure 1 translated by the guide mechanism of the invention is a portal and more particularly at least part of the panel of a portal. However, this translated structure 1 which is carried by a rail 3 at the level of its lower face is also capable of corresponding to any other type of structure capable of being moved by translation while resting on at least one rail 3 in cooperation with one or more sabots 2.

Le mécanisme de guidage de l'invention fait ainsi intervenir un ou plusieurs sabots 2 positionnés et ancrés contre la surface du sol de façon à réaliser, d'une part, des points de support de la structure 1 translatée au travers du rail 3 et, d'autre part, des éléments d'ajustement de la course de déplacement du rail 3 et de la structure 1 déplacée qu'elle supporte. La répartition des sabots 2 contre la surface du sol par leurs surfaces d'ancrage 21 respectives est effectuée de façon à obtenir un espacement des sabots entre eux permettant de s'affranchir de l'impératif d'une homogénéité de surface au sol pour interagir avec la structure 1 déplacée ou avec le rail 3 qui la porte. Le ou les sabots 2 sont ainsi positionnés selon l'axe de la course de déplacement de la structure 1 déplacée et supportée par le rail 3. Ainsi, lors de son déplacement, le rail 3 et la structure 1 portée sont translatés pour reposer sur au moins un sabot 2 quelle que soit la position du rail 3 et de la structure 1 associée le long de sa course.The guiding mechanism of the invention thus involves one or more shoes 2 positioned and anchored against the surface of the ground so as to provide, on the one hand, support points for the structure 1 translated through the rail 3 and, on the other hand, elements for adjusting the travel of the rail 3 and the displaced structure 1 that it supports. The distribution of the shoes 2 against the surface of the ground by their respective anchoring surfaces 21 is carried out so to obtain a spacing of the shoes between them making it possible to overcome the imperative of homogeneity of surface on the ground to interact with the structure 1 moved or with the rail 3 which carries it. The shoe(s) 2 are thus positioned along the axis of the movement stroke of the structure 1 moved and supported by the rail 3. Thus, during its movement, the rail 3 and the supported structure 1 are translated to rest on at less a shoe 2 whatever the position of the rail 3 and the associated structure 1 along its course.

Le rail 3 étant positionné au niveau de la face inférieure de la structure 1 portée, l'interface de coopération 32 du rail 3 est alors portée par au moins une surface positionnée au niveau de la face inférieure du rail 3, de façon à interagir efficacement avec la surface supérieure du sabot 2 contre lequel le rail 3 prend appui. Ainsi, de même, l'interface de coopération 22 du sabot 2 est positionnée, au moins pour partie, au niveau de la surface supérieure de chacun des sabots 2 du mécanisme de l'invention.The rail 3 being positioned at the level of the lower face of the supported structure 1, the cooperation interface 32 of the rail 3 is then carried by at least one surface positioned at the level of the lower face of the rail 3, so as to interact effectively with the upper surface of the shoe 2 against which the rail 3 bears. Thus, likewise, the cooperation interface 22 of the shoe 2 is positioned, at least in part, at the level of the upper surface of each of the shoes 2 of the mechanism of the invention.

De façon à optimiser l'efficacité du guidage du déplacement du rail par rapport aux différents sabots, l'interface de coopération 32 du rail 3 avec chacun des sabots 2 du mécanisme présente une complémentarité avec les interfaces de coopération 22 respectives portées par chacun des sabots 2. De façon préférée, cette coopération repose sur une complémentarité de forme dans un plan en section perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement du rail 3. La face inférieure du rail 3 destinée à interagir avec un sabot 2 présente un arrangement complémentaire avec au moins une portion de la surface de la partie supérieure du sabot 2. Cette complémentarité se trouve notamment dans un plan en section perpendiculaire à l'axe de translation et/ou à l'axe du rail 3. Ainsi, des surfaces portées par l'un des deux éléments, rail 3 ou sabot 2, coopèrent avec des surfaces latérales portées par le second de ces éléments.In order to optimize the effectiveness of guiding the movement of the rail in relation to the different shoes, the cooperation interface 32 of the rail 3 with each of the shoes 2 of the mechanism presents complementarity with the respective cooperation interfaces 22 carried by each of the shoes 2. Preferably, this cooperation is based on a complementarity of shape in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of movement of the rail 3. The lower face of the rail 3 intended to interact with a shoe 2 has a complementary arrangement with at least a portion of the surface of the upper part of the shoe 2. This complementarity is found in particular in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of translation and/or to the axis of the rail 3. Thus, surfaces carried by one of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, cooperate with lateral surfaces carried by the second of these elements.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une variante de réalisation selon l'invention, dans un plan en section perpendiculaire à l'axe de translation et/ou à l'axe du rail 3, le rail 3 et le sabot 2 présentent une complémentarité de concavité et convexité. Selon cette variante de construction un premier des deux éléments, rail 3 ou sabot 2, présente un arrangement convexe de forme complémentaire en section avec le second des deux éléments, rail 3 ou sabot 2, qui présente un arrangement concave en section. Ainsi, le second des deux éléments, rail 3 ou sabot 2, présente une rainure à l'intérieure de laquelle au moins une partie complémentaire portée par le premier des deux éléments, rail 3 ou sabot 2, est apte à coulisser. Cette complémentarité de formes convexe/concave est susceptible de faire intervenir un arrangement de forme polygonale ou incurvée ou présentant plusieurs sections de façon à réaliser un arrangement arqué correspondant à un arc brisé.According to an example of construction relating to an alternative embodiment according to the invention, in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of translation and/or to the axis of the rail 3, the rail 3 and the shoe 2 have complementarity concavity and convexity. According to this variant of construction, a first of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, has a convex arrangement of complementary shape in section with the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, which has a concave arrangement in section. Thus, the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, has a groove inside which at least one complementary part carried by the first of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, is able to slide. This complementarity of convex/concave shapes is likely to involve an arrangement of polygonal or curved shape or having several sections so as to produce an arched arrangement corresponding to a broken arch.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une autre variante de réalisation selon l'invention et susceptible d'être combinée avec les autres variantes de réalisation précédemment détaillées, au moins une interface de coopération 22 du sabot 2 est réalisée par au moins une surface de glissement 81, la surface de glissement 81 étant disposée dans un plan comprenant au moins l'axe de translation du rail 3. La surface de glissement 81 réalise ainsi une surface adaptée pour former un point de contact privilégié entre une partie du sabot 2 et une partie de la surface inférieure du rail 3 et au niveau desquels les frottements sont restreints pour limiter une usure ou une dégradation des pièces, sabot 2 et rail 3, en contact. La surface de glissement 81 réalise une surface portée par le sabot 2 et contre laquelle au moins une portion de la partie inférieure du rail 3 en translation est destinée à être en contact, voire à appuyer sous l'effet du rail 3 en déplacement. Cette surface de glissement 81 présente la forme d'une plaquette disposée en saillie par rapport au reste de la surface du sabot 2 qui porte cette surface de glissement 81. Cette surface de glissement 81 est ainsi positionnée au niveau de l'une des faces supérieures et/ou latérales du sabot 2 dans un plan en section perpendiculaire à l'axe de translation et/ou à l'axe du rail 3. Selon un exemple de construction, cette plaquette de la surface de glissement 81 est également susceptible d'être formée par la surface d'un élément 8 encastré ou inséré dans un logement 92 de dimensions complémentaires intégré à l'intérieur de la structure d'un bloc support combinant plusieurs pièces 25, 26 pour former le sabot 2. Selon un exemple de construction, la surface de glissement 81 comprend au moins un matériau de type gomme intégrant un ou plusieurs composés de type uréthane ou polyuréthane et/ou présentant des propriétés identiques, voire similaires.According to an example of construction relating to another alternative embodiment according to the invention and capable of being combined with the other alternative embodiments previously detailed, at least one cooperation interface 22 of the shoe 2 is produced by at least one surface of sliding 81, the sliding surface 81 being arranged in a plane comprising at least the axis of translation of the rail 3. The sliding surface 81 thus produces a surface adapted to form a privileged point of contact between a part of the shoe 2 and a part of the lower surface of the rail 3 and at which friction is restricted to limit wear or degradation of the parts, shoe 2 and rail 3, in contact. The sliding surface 81 forms a surface carried by the shoe 2 and against which at least a portion of the lower part of the rail 3 in translation is intended to be in contact, or even to press under the effect of the rail 3 in movement. This sliding surface 81 has the shape of a plate projecting relative to the rest of the surface of the shoe 2 which carries this sliding surface 81. This sliding surface 81 is thus positioned at the level of one of the upper faces and/or lateral of the shoe 2 in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of translation and/or to the axis of the rail 3. According to an example of construction, this plate of the sliding surface 81 is also capable of being formed by the surface of an element 8 embedded or inserted in a housing 92 of complementary dimensions integrated inside the structure of a support block combining several parts 25, 26 to form the shoe 2. According to an example of construction, the sliding surface 81 comprises at least one rubber type material incorporating one or more urethane or polyurethane type compounds and/or having identical or even similar properties.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une autre variante de réalisation selon l'invention et susceptible d'être combinée avec les autres variantes de réalisation précédemment détaillées, au moins une interface de coopération 22 du sabot 2 est réalisée par au moins un roulement 61 monté pivotant autour d'un axe 611 de rotation sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement du rail 3. Aussi, l'interface de coopération 22 intègre au moins un roulement 61 en pivotement autour d'un axe sensiblement horizontal et positionné de sorte que la surface périphérique du roulement 61 réalise une surface de contact et/ou d'appui d'au moins une partie de la face inférieure du rail 3. Au moins une partie de la surface périphérique du roulement 61 se trouve ainsi positionnée en saillie par rapport au reste de la surface supérieure du sabot 2. Le reste du roulement 61 est alors positionné dans un logement 91 à l'intérieur du sabot 2 et ouvert au niveau de la face supérieure de ce sabot 2. Le rail 3 est ainsi conduit à être déplacé en appui contre la surface périphérique du roulement 61, entrainant la rotation du roulement 61 autour de son axe 611. Aussi, par rapport à un glissement du rail 3 contre une surface du sabot 2, le roulement 6 permet une réduction des risques d'usure et/ou d'altération des surfaces de contact des interfaces de coopération 22, 32 du sabot 2 et du rail 3. Selon un exemple préféré de construction, au moins la surface périphérique du roulement 61 comprend au moins un matériau de type gomme intégrant un ou plusieurs composés de type uréthane ou polyuréthane et/ou présentant des propriétés identiques, voire similaires. A titre d'exemple de construction, la pièce formant l'axe 611 de rotation est insérée en travers du logement 91 destiné à recevoir le roulement 61 en étant positionnée au niveau d'au moins une paire d'orifices 911 traversants coaxiaux et de dimensions complémentaires et au niveau desquels l'axe 611 de rotation est maintenu en position par des éléments de fixation 612. Selon un exemple se rapportant à une spécificité de cette variante de construction, un ou plusieurs roulements 61 sont susceptibles d'être positionnés au niveau de faces latérales du sabot 2 de façon à être montés pivotant autour d'axes respectifs sensiblement verticaux. Ainsi, au moins une partie de la surface périphérique du roulement 61 se trouve positionnée en saillie par rapport au reste de la surface latérale du sabot 2 au niveau de laquelle ce roulement 61 est monté.According to an example of construction relating to another alternative embodiment according to the invention and capable of being combined with the others previously detailed embodiment variants, at least one cooperation interface 22 of the shoe 2 is produced by at least one bearing 61 pivotally mounted around an axis 611 of rotation substantially perpendicular to the axis of movement of the rail 3. Also, the cooperation interface 22 integrates at least one bearing 61 pivoting around a substantially horizontal axis and positioned so that the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 forms a contact and/or support surface of at least part of the face lower part of the rail 3. At least part of the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 is thus positioned projecting relative to the rest of the upper surface of the shoe 2. The rest of the bearing 61 is then positioned in a housing 91 inside of the shoe 2 and open at the level of the upper face of this shoe 2. The rail 3 is thus led to be moved in support against the peripheral surface of the bearing 61, causing the rotation of the bearing 61 around its axis 611. Also, by in relation to a sliding of the rail 3 against a surface of the shoe 2, the bearing 6 allows a reduction in the risks of wear and/or alteration of the contact surfaces of the cooperation interfaces 22, 32 of the shoe 2 and the rail 3. According to a preferred example of construction, at least the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 comprises at least one rubber type material integrating one or more compounds of the urethane or polyurethane type and/or having identical or even similar properties. As an example of construction, the part forming the axis 611 of rotation is inserted across the housing 91 intended to receive the bearing 61 while being positioned at at least one pair of coaxial through orifices 911 of dimensions complementary and at which the axis 611 of rotation is held in position by fixing elements 612. According to an example relating to a specificity of this variant of construction, one or more bearings 61 are likely to be positioned at the level of lateral faces of the shoe 2 so as to be mounted pivoting around respective substantially vertical axes. Thus, at least part of the peripheral surface of the bearing 61 is positioned projecting relative to the rest of the lateral surface of the shoe 2 at which this bearing 61 is mounted.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une autre variante de réalisation selon l'invention et susceptible d'être combinée avec les autres variantes de réalisation précédemment détaillées, au moins une extrémité du rail 3 ou du sabot 2 porte une interface de centrage 41 du déplacement du rail 3 par rapport au sabot 2, l'interface de centrage 41 comprenant, dans un plan sensiblement horizontal, un arrangement saillant sensiblement convexe 41. Il convient de relever que, lorsque cet arrangement est porté par le sabot 2, celui-ci est préférentiellement positionné au niveau de l'extrémité du sabot 2 qui fait face à l'extrémité du rail 3 en approche lorsque le rail 3 n'est pas encore en coopération avec le sabot 2.According to an example of construction relating to another alternative embodiment according to the invention and capable of being combined with the other alternative embodiments previously detailed, at least one end of the rail 3 or of the shoe 2 carries a centering interface 41 for the movement of the rail 3 relative to the shoe 2, the centering interface 41 comprising, in a substantially horizontal plane, a substantially convex projecting arrangement 41. It should be noted that, when this arrangement is carried by the shoe 2, this is preferably positioned at the level of the end of the shoe 2 which faces the end of the approaching rail 3 when the rail 3 is not yet in cooperation with the shoe 2.

Selon un exemple spécifique de cette variante de construction, l'interface de centrage 41 est portée par une extrémité du sabot 2. La convexité de cet arrangement saillant comprend ainsi, dans un plan sensiblement horizontal, un sommet 411 sensiblement centré sur l'axe de translation du rail 3. Les faces latérales 412 de cet arrangement convexe situées de part et d'autre du sommet 411 comportent une ou plusieurs facettes 412 qui présentent des inclinaisons respectives par rapport à l'axe de translation du rail 3. Ces faces latérales réalisent ainsi des surfaces 412 susceptibles d'opérer une déviation de l'extrémité du rail 3 qui entre en contact avec l'extrémité du sabot 2 à ces niveaux. Ces faces latérales 412 sont susceptibles de présenter des arrangements respectifs sensiblement plans ou, de façon alternative ou complémentaire, des arrangements convexes réalisés par des surfaces incurvées et/ou arrondies ou encore par des arrangements arqués sous la forme d'une juxtaposition de plusieurs facettes. Par sa déviation contre l'extrémité du sabot 2, la position du rail 3 se trouve ainsi en mesure d'être ajustée par rapport au sabot 2 pour que la complémentarité de forme, convexe/concave, entre le rail 3 et le sabot 2 soit correctement effectuée dans un plan en section perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement du rail 3. Aussi, dans un plan en section perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement du rail 3, lorsque la partie supérieure du sabot 2 présente une convexité destinée à coopérer avec la concavité de la partie inférieure du rail 3, la position du rail 3 est susceptible d'être ajustée par déviation de l'un des bords de l'ouverture de la concavité en extrémité du rail 3 en glissement contre l'une des surfaces latérales de l'arrangement convexe en extrémité du sabot 2. La concavité de la partie inférieure du rail 3 se trouve ainsi positionnée de façon optimale par rapport à la partie supérieure convexe du sabot 2. Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une variante spécifique de la variante de construction précédemment détaillée, le sabot 2 présente un arrangement sensiblement symétrique de sorte que chacune de ses deux extrémités porte une interface de centrage 41. Une telle construction permet ainsi un montage facilité du sabot 2 lors de l'installation du mécanisme de guidage, l'installateur n'ayant à se soucier d'un sens de positionnement particulier du sabot 2 par rapport au côté d'arrivée ou d'approche du rail 3 en direction du sabot 2.According to a specific example of this variant of construction, the centering interface 41 is carried by one end of the shoe 2. The convexity of this projecting arrangement thus comprises, in a substantially horizontal plane, a vertex 411 substantially centered on the axis of translation of the rail 3. The lateral faces 412 of this convex arrangement located on either side of the vertex 411 comprise one or more facets 412 which have respective inclinations relative to the axis of translation of the rail 3. These lateral faces realize thus surfaces 412 capable of causing a deflection of the end of the rail 3 which comes into contact with the end of the shoe 2 at these levels. These lateral faces 412 are likely to present respective arrangements which are substantially planar or, alternatively or complementary, convex arrangements made by curved and/or rounded surfaces or even by arcuate arrangements in the form of a juxtaposition of several facets. By its deviation against the end of the shoe 2, the position of the rail 3 is thus able to be adjusted relative to the shoe 2 so that the complementarity of shape, convex/concave, between the rail 3 and the shoe 2 is correctly carried out in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of movement of the rail 3. Also, in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of movement of the rail 3, when the upper part of the shoe 2 has a convexity intended to cooperate with the concavity of the lower part of the rail 3, the position of the rail 3 can be adjusted by deflection of one of the edges of the opening of the concavity at the end of the rail 3 in sliding against one of the side surfaces of the convex arrangement at the end of the shoe 2. The concavity of the lower part of the rail 3 is thus positioned optimally with respect to the convex upper part of the shoe 2. According to an example of construction relating to a specific variant of the previously detailed construction variant, the shoe 2 has a substantially symmetrical arrangement so that each of its two ends carries a centering interface 41. Such a construction thus allows easy assembly of the shoe 2 during the installation of the guide mechanism, the installer not having to worry about a particular direction of positioning of the shoe 2 relative to the arrival or approach side of the rail 3 in the direction of the shoe 2.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle, susceptible d'être accessoire, de la variante de construction précédemment détaillée, l'interface de centrage 41 coopère avec une interface de centrage complémentaire 42 portée par l'extrémité du second des deux éléments, rail 3 ou sabot 2, qui ne porte pas l'interface de centrage 41. Cette interface de centrage complémentaire 42 est réalisée sous la forme d'une pente 7 qui, dans un plan sensiblement vertical et qui comprend l'axe de translation du rail 3, forme une inclinaison par rapport à l'horizontale. Ainsi, selon un exemple spécifique de cette variante de construction, l'interface de centrage complémentaire 42 est portée par une extrémité du rail 3. Le bord de l'ouverture de la concavité en extrémité du rail 3 présente, dans un plan sensiblement vertical qui comprend l'axe du rail 3, une pente 7 qui forme une inclinaison par rapport à un plan horizontal, de sorte que la surface de cette pente 7 réalise au moins une partie de la surface inférieure du rail 3 et est orientée pour être positionnée en vis-à-vis du sabot 2 avec lequel le rail 3 est destiné à coopérer. Cette pente 7 portée par l'extrémité du rail 3 accompagne également le glissement du rail 3 contre l'une des surfaces latérales 412 de l'arrangement convexe en extrémité du sabot 2 qui réalise l'interface de centrage 41, de façon à opérer un ajustement progressif de la position du rail 3 par rapport au sabot 2. Le montage de l'interface de centrage complémentaire 42 sur le rail 3 est susceptible de faire intervenir un ou plusieurs éléments de fixation 421.According to an additional characteristic, likely to be accessory, of the construction variant previously detailed, the centering interface 41 cooperates with a complementary centering interface 42 carried by the end of the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, which does not carry the centering interface 41. This complementary centering interface 42 is produced in the form of a slope 7 which, in a substantially vertical plane and which includes the axis of translation of the rail 3, forms an inclination by relative to the horizontal. Thus, according to a specific example of this variant of construction, the complementary centering interface 42 is carried by one end of the rail 3. The edge of the opening of the concavity at the end of the rail 3 presents, in a substantially vertical plane which comprises the axis of the rail 3, a slope 7 which forms an inclination with respect to a horizontal plane, so that the surface of this slope 7 forms at least part of the lower surface of the rail 3 and is oriented to be positioned in opposite the shoe 2 with which the rail 3 is intended to cooperate. This slope 7 carried by the end of the rail 3 also accompanies the sliding of the rail 3 against one of the lateral surfaces 412 of the convex arrangement at the end of the shoe 2 which creates the centering interface 41, so as to operate a progressive adjustment of the position of the rail 3 relative to the shoe 2. The mounting of the complementary centering interface 42 on the rail 3 is likely to involve one or more fixing elements 421.

Il convient de relever que selon un exemple se rapportant à une variante alternative de construction, la partie supérieure du sabot 2 présente un arrangement concave sous la forme d'une rainure dimensionnée pour coopérer, dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de translation du rail 3, avec un arrangement convexe de la surface inférieure du rail 3. Selon une particularité de cette variante de construction, l'interface de centrage 41 qui forme un arrangement convexe avec un sommet 411 saillant est portée par une extrémité du rail 3, tandis que l'interface de centrage complémentaire 42 est positionnée en extrémité du sabot 2 sous la forme d'une pente 7 qui réalise une inclinaison par rapport à un plan horizontal, de sorte que la surface de cette pente 7 réalise au moins une partie de la surface supérieure du sabot 2 et est orientée pour être positionnée en vis-à-vis du rail 3 avec lequel le sabot 2 est destiné à coopérer.It should be noted that according to an example relating to an alternative variant of construction, the upper part of the shoe 2 has a concave arrangement in the form of a groove dimensioned to cooperate, in a plane perpendicular to the axis of translation of the rail 3, with a convex arrangement of the lower surface of the rail 3. According to a particularity of this variant of construction, the centering interface 41 which forms a convex arrangement with a projecting vertex 411 is carried by one end of the rail 3, while the complementary centering interface 42 is positioned at the end of the shoe 2 under the shape of a slope 7 which produces an inclination relative to a horizontal plane, so that the surface of this slope 7 forms at least part of the upper surface of the shoe 2 and is oriented to be positioned opposite of the rail 3 with which the shoe 2 is intended to cooperate.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une autre variante de réalisation selon l'invention et susceptible d'être combinée avec les autres variantes de réalisation précédemment détaillées, l'interface de centrage 41 fait intervenir au moins une pièce réalisée dans un matériau de rigidité supérieure à celle du matériau formant le reste du sabot 2 ou du rail 3 qui la porte. La réalisation d'une interface de centrage 41 présentant une rigidité accrue par rapport au reste de l'élément, sabot 2 ou rail 3, qui la porte permet de limiter les problèmes d'usure ou de dégradation susceptibles d'apparaître à la suite de frottements répétés lors de l'interaction de ces éléments, sabot 2 et rail 3, entre eux. Cette interface de centrage 41 étant positionnée au niveau d'un premier point de contact entre le sabot 2 et le rail 3 en translation, la structure support du sabot 2 ou du rail 3 s'en trouve protégée contre une dégradation précoce. A titre d'exemple de construction, cette interface de centrage 41 est portée par une surface d'un élément encastré ou inséré dans la structure du bloc support qui forme le sabot 2 ou le rail 3 qui porte cette interface de centrage 41. Le positionnement de cet élément encastré dans la structure du sabot 2 ou du rail 3 qui le supporte est susceptible d'être effectué par complémentarité de forme et/ou par pincement ou blocage d'une partie de l'élément encastré entre deux pièces juxtaposées qui, en réunion participent à la réalisation d'au moins une partie de la structure, du sabot 2 ou du rail 3, qui porte l'interface de centrage 41.According to an example of construction relating to another alternative embodiment according to the invention and capable of being combined with the other alternative embodiments previously detailed, the centering interface 41 involves at least one part made of a material of rigidity greater than that of the material forming the rest of the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries it. The production of a centering interface 41 having increased rigidity compared to the rest of the element, shoe 2 or rail 3, which carries it makes it possible to limit the problems of wear or degradation likely to appear following repeated friction during the interaction of these elements, shoe 2 and rail 3, with each other. This centering interface 41 being positioned at a first point of contact between the shoe 2 and the rail 3 in translation, the support structure of the shoe 2 or the rail 3 is protected against early degradation. As an example of construction, this centering interface 41 is carried by a surface of an element embedded or inserted in the structure of the support block which forms the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries this centering interface 41. Positioning of this element embedded in the structure of the shoe 2 or of the rail 3 which supports it is likely to be carried out by complementarity of shape and/or by pinching or blocking of a part of the embedded element between two juxtaposed parts which, in meeting participate in the production of at least part of the structure, of the shoe 2 or of the rail 3, which carries the centering interface 41.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une autre variante de réalisation selon l'invention et susceptible d'être combinée avec la variante de réalisation précédemment détaillée, l'interface de centrage complémentaire 42 portée par l'extrémité du second des deux éléments, rail 3 ou sabot 2, qui ne porte pas l'interface de centrage 41 fait également intervenir au moins une pièce réalisée dans un matériau de rigidité supérieure à celle du matériau formant le reste du sabot 2 ou du rail 3 qui porte cette interface de centrage complémentaire 42. A titre d'exemple de construction, de façon similaire à l'interface de centrage 41, cette interface de centrage complémentaire 42 est portée par une surface d'un élément encastré ou inséré dans la structure du bloc support qui forme le sabot 2 ou le rail 3 qui porte cette interface complémentaire 42. L'encastrement et/ou l'insertion sont ainsi susceptibles d'être effectués par complémentarité de forme et/ou par pincement ou blocage d'une partie de l'élément encastré/inséré entre deux pièces juxtaposées qui, en réunion participent à la réalisation d'au moins une partie de la structure, du sabot 2 ou du rail 3, qui porte l'interface de centrage 41.According to an example of construction relating to another alternative embodiment according to the invention and capable of being combined with the previously detailed alternative embodiment, the complementary centering interface 42 carried by the end of the second of the two elements, rail 3 or shoe 2, which does not carry the centering interface 41 also involves at least one part made of a material of greater rigidity than that of the material forming the rest of the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries this complementary centering interface 42. As an example of construction, similarly to the centering interface 41, this complementary centering interface 42 is carried by a surface of an element recessed or inserted into the structure of the support block which forms the shoe 2 or the rail 3 which carries this complementary interface 42. The recess and/or insertion are thus capable of being carried out by complementarity of shape and/or by pinching or blocking of a part of the recessed/inserted element between two juxtaposed parts which, when joined, participate in the production of at least part of the structure, of the shoe 2 or of the rail 3, which carries the centering interface 41.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une variante de réalisation spécifique de l'invention et notamment des variantes de réalisation précédemment détaillées, l'interface de centrage 41 portée par un premier des deux éléments, sabot 2 ou rail 3, est réalisée dans un matériau de rigidité supérieure à celle du matériau du second élément, sabot 2 ou rail 3, en coopération avec le premier élément. Cette rigidité renforcée de l'interface de centrage 41 par rapport à l'élément complémentaire qui interagit avec l'élément qui supporte cette interface de centrage 41, participe également à l'atténuation, voire la suppression, des problèmes d'usure ou de dégradation susceptibles d'apparaître à la suite de frottements répétés dans le cadre de l'interaction de deux éléments, sabot 2 et rail 3, entre eux.According to an example of construction relating to a specific alternative embodiment of the invention and in particular previously detailed alternative embodiments, the centering interface 41 carried by a first of the two elements, shoe 2 or rail 3, is produced in a material of greater rigidity than that of the material of the second element, shoe 2 or rail 3, in cooperation with the first element. This reinforced rigidity of the centering interface 41 in relation to the complementary element which interacts with the element which supports this centering interface 41, also contributes to the reduction, or even the elimination, of wear or degradation problems. likely to appear following repeated friction as part of the interaction of two elements, shoe 2 and rail 3, with each other.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une autre variante de réalisation selon l'invention et susceptible d'être combinée avec les autres variantes de réalisation précédemment détaillées, le sabot 2 comprend au moins un conduit traversant qui comprend au moins une ouverture 5 au niveau de sa face inférieure 21 en appui contre le sol et/ou au niveau de l'une de ses faces latérales 23 de façon à empêcher ou limiter une rétention d'eau et/ou de saleté. Dans le cadre d'une mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le sabot 2 qui participe au portage d'au moins une partie du rail 3 et de la structure translatée avec ce rail 3 est installé au niveau de la surface du sol. Ce positionnement particulier du sabot 2 le conduit à être particulièrement exposé aux saletés, poussières et ruissellements. Aussi, les reliefs en creux et ouvertures présents au niveau de la partie supérieure du sabot 2 réalisent des points susceptibles de rétention d'eau et de poussières. La présence d'un tel conduit traversant permet ainsi une évacuation de l'accumulation de poussières ou saletés. De même, un tel conduit traversant permet une évacuation facilitée d'eau et de ruissellements, telle que l'eau de pluie, au travers de la structure du sabot 2 de sorte qu'il est possible de profiter de tels ruissellements pour optimiser l'évacuation de poussières ou saletés accumulées. Le positionnement d'au moins une ouverture 5 au niveau de la face inférieure 21 ou latérale 23 du sabot 2 permet d'opérer une évacuation facilitée des eaux ou saletés accumulées sans que cette évacuation n'interfère avec le fonctionnement du sabot 2 et en particulier avec la coopération entre le sabot 2 et le rail 3 en translation.According to an example of construction relating to another alternative embodiment according to the invention and capable of being combined with the other alternative embodiments previously detailed, the shoe 2 comprises at least one through conduit which comprises at least one opening 5 at the level of its lower face 21 resting against the ground and/or at the level of one of its side faces 23 so as to prevent or limit retention of water and/or dirt. As part of an implementation of the invention, the shoe 2 which participates in the carrying of at least part of the rail 3 and of the structure translated with this rail 3 is installed at the level of the ground surface. This particular positioning of shoe 2 leads it to be particularly exposed to dirt, dust and runoff. Also, the hollow reliefs and openings present at the level of the upper part of the shoe 2 create points likely to retain water and dust. The presence of such a through conduit thus allows the accumulation of dust or dirt to be evacuated. Likewise, such a through conduit allows easier evacuation of water and runoff, such as rainwater, through the structure of the shoe 2 so that it is possible to benefit from such runoff to optimize the evacuation of accumulated dust or dirt. The positioning of at least one opening 5 at the level of the lower face 21 or side 23 of the shoe 2 makes it possible to carry out an easier evacuation of accumulated water or dirt without this evacuation interfering with the operation of the shoe 2 and in particular with the cooperation between the shoe 2 and the rail 3 in translation.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une autre variante de réalisation selon l'invention et susceptible d'être combinée avec les autres variantes de réalisation précédemment détaillées, le sabot 2 est réalisé par la combinaison de plusieurs pièces assemblées entre elles par complémentarité d'encastrement et maintenues fixées par serrage selon un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à la surface d'ancrage du sabot 2 au sol. La réalisation d'un sabot 2 par coopération de plusieurs pièces permet d'opérer une construction facilitée de ce sabot 2, notamment pour la réalisation d'un arrangement formant un conduit traversant la structure de ce sabot 2. Les différentes parties de ce conduit traversant sont ainsi susceptibles de prendre la forme de rainures ou perçages aménagés dans les structures respectives de chacune des pièces dont la réunion forme le sabot 2. De même, cette construction du sabot 2 par une combinaison de différentes pièces facilite la réalisation d'un ou de plusieurs logements 91, 92 respectivement destinés à recevoir au moins une partie d'un roulement 61 ou d'un élément 8 formant une surface de glissement 81, une interface de centrage 41 ou encore une interface de centrage complémentaire 42, ainsi que l'intégration, le montage par insertion ou encastrement de tels roulement 61, surface 81 ou interfaces 41, 42 dans de tels logements 91, 92 positionnés entre différentes pièces 25, 26 constitutives du sabot 2. Par ailleurs, l'assemblage et le maintien des différentes pièces 25, 26 réunies entre elles est préférentiellement effectué par serrage des pièces 25, 26 selon un axe sensiblement vertical et/ou perpendiculaire à la surface inférieure du sabot 2 pour son ancrage au sol. Une fixation selon cet axe, par exemple par une ou plusieurs vis 27, permet de profiter de l'effort exercé par le rail 3 et la structure portée par le rail 3 contre la surface supérieure du sabot 2 de façon à accentuer le maintien des différentes pièces 25, 26 qui constituent le sabot 2 entre elles. Un tel maintien en serrage selon un axe sensiblement vertical permet également de réduire les risques de désassemblage des pièces 25, 26 entre elles sous l'effet du déplacement du rail 3 contre le sabot 2. A titre complémentaire, il convient de relever que les différentes pièces 25, 26 du sabot 2 sont également préférentiellement assemblées par superposition avec un encastrement par complémentarité des reliefs de surfaces des différentes pièces 25, 26, de façon à optimiser la résistance aux efforts latéraux susceptibles d'être exercés, d'une part, par le rail 3 en translation contre la surface supérieure du sabot 2 et, d'autre part, lors d'impacts du rail 3 contre le sabot 2, par exemple au niveau d'interface de centrage 41 ou d'interface de centrage complémentaire 42.According to an example of construction relating to another alternative embodiment according to the invention and capable of being combined with the other alternative embodiments previously detailed, the shoe 2 is produced by the combination of several parts assembled together by complementarity of embedding and kept fixed by tightening along an axis substantially perpendicular to the anchoring surface of the shoe 2 to the ground. The production of a shoe 2 by cooperation of several parts makes it possible to carry out an easier construction of this shoe 2, in particular for the production of an arrangement forming a conduit passing through the structure of this shoe 2. The different parts of this crossing conduit are thus likely to take the form of grooves or holes arranged in the respective structures of each of the parts whose union forms the shoe 2. Likewise, this construction of the shoe 2 by a combination of different parts facilitates the production of one or more several housings 91, 92 respectively intended to receive at least part of a bearing 61 or an element 8 forming a sliding surface 81, a centering interface 41 or even a complementary centering interface 42, as well as the integration , the assembly by insertion or embedding of such bearings 61, surface 81 or interfaces 41, 42 in such housings 91, 92 positioned between different parts 25, 26 constituting the shoe 2. Furthermore, the assembly and maintenance of the different parts 25, 26 joined together is preferably carried out by tightening the parts 25, 26 along a substantially vertical axis and/or perpendicular to the lower surface of the shoe 2 for its anchoring to the ground. Fixing along this axis, for example by one or more screws 27, makes it possible to take advantage of the force exerted by the rail 3 and the structure carried by the rail 3 against the upper surface of the shoe 2 so as to accentuate the maintenance of the different parts 25, 26 which constitute the shoe 2 between them. Such holding in clamping along a substantially vertical axis also makes it possible to reduce the risks of disassembly of the parts 25, 26 between them under the effect of the movement of the rail 3 against the shoe 2. As a supplement, it should be noted that the different parts 25, 26 of the shoe 2 are also preferably assembled by superposition with an embedding by complementarity of the surface reliefs of the different parts 25, 26, so as to optimize resistance to lateral forces likely to be exerted, on the one hand, by the rail 3 in translation against the upper surface of the shoe 2 and, on the other hand, during impacts of the rail 3 against the shoe 2, for example at the level of centering interface 41 or complementary centering interface 42.

L'invention se rapporte également à un ensemble comprenant un portail 1 monté coulissant horizontalement par rapport à au moins une structure porteuse fixe, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble comprend au moins un mécanisme de guidage selon l'invention.The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a gate 1 mounted sliding horizontally relative to at least one fixed supporting structure, characterized in that the assembly comprises at least one guide mechanism according to the invention.

Selon un exemple de construction se rapportant à une variante de réalisation de l'ensemble selon l'invention, le mécanisme de guidage comprend au moins deux sabots 2 disposés dans le plan de déplacement du portail 1 et espacés entre eux d'une distance inférieure à la longueur du portail 1. De façon préférée, la distance qui sépare deux sabots 2 consécutifs est au plus égale à la longueur du portail 1 de façon à s'assurer d'un positionnement du portail 1 sur au moins deux sabots 2 quelle que soit la position du portail 1 le long de sa course en translation.According to an example of construction relating to a variant embodiment of the assembly according to the invention, the guide mechanism comprises at least two shoes 2 arranged in the plane of movement of the gate 1 and spaced apart from each other by a distance less than the length of the gate 1. Preferably, the distance which separates two consecutive shoes 2 is at most equal to the length of the gate 1 so as to ensure positioning of the gate 1 on at least two shoes 2 whatever the position of the gate 1 along its translational travel.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrit et représenté aux dessins annexés. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings. Modifications remain possible, particularly from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

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Mécanisme de guidage pour une structure (1) déplacée en translation horizontale telle que portail, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme comprend : - au moins un sabot (2) comprenant, d'une part, une surface d'ancrage (21) au sol et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de coopération (22) avec un rail (3) porté par la structure (1) déplacée, l'interface de coopération (22) présentant un arrangement sensiblement rectiligne, - un rail (3) rectiligne apte à être monté sous la face inférieure de la structure (1) déplacée de façon sensiblement alignée avec l'axe de translation de la structure (1) déplacée, le rail (3) comprenant, d'une part, au moins une interface de coopération (32) avec le sabot (2) pour prendre appui sur le sabot (2) et, d'autre part, au moins une interface de centrage (41, 42) de la position du rail (3) par rapport au sabot (2). Guiding mechanism for a structure (1) moved in horizontal translation such as a gate, characterized in that the mechanism comprises: - at least one shoe (2) comprising, on the one hand, an anchoring surface (21) to the ground and, on the other hand, at least one cooperation interface (22) with a rail (3) carried by the structure (1) displaced, the cooperation interface (22) having a substantially rectilinear arrangement, - a rectilinear rail (3) capable of being mounted under the lower face of the structure (1) moved in a manner substantially aligned with the axis of translation of the structure (1) moved, the rail (3) comprising, of on the one hand, at least one cooperation interface (32) with the shoe (2) to bear on the shoe (2) and, on the other hand, at least one centering interface (41, 42) of the position of the rail ( 3) relative to the shoe (2). Mécanisme de guidage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que, dans un plan en section perpendiculaire à l'axe de translation et/ou à l'axe du rail (3), le rail (3) et le sabot (2) présentent une complémentarité de concavité et convexité.Guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that , in a plane in section perpendicular to the axis of translation and/or to the axis of the rail (3), the rail (3) and the shoe (2) have a complementarity of concavity and convexity. Mécanisme de guidage selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que au moins une interface de coopération (22) du sabot (2) est réalisée par au moins un roulement (61) dont l'axe de rotation est sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement du rail (3).Guiding mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one cooperation interface (22) of the shoe (2) is produced by at least one bearing (61) whose axis of rotation is substantially perpendicular to the axis movement of the rail (3). Mécanisme de guidage selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que au moins une interface de coopération (22) du sabot (2) est réalisée par au moins une surface de glissement (81), la surface de glissement (81) étant disposée dans un plan comprenant au moins l'axe de translation du rail (3).Guiding mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one cooperation interface (22) of the shoe (2) is produced by at least one sliding surface (81), the sliding surface (81) being arranged in a plane comprising at least the translation axis of the rail (3). Mécanisme de guidage selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que au moins une extrémité du rail (3) ou du sabot (2) porte une interface de centrage (41) du déplacement du rail (3) par rapport au sabot (2), l'interface de centrage (41) comprenant, dans un plan sensiblement horizontal, un arrangement saillant sensiblement convexe.Guiding mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one end of the rail (3) or of the shoe (2) carries a centering interface (41) for the movement of the rail (3) relative to the shoe (2) , the centering interface (41) comprising, in a substantially horizontal plane, a substantially convex projecting arrangement. Mécanisme de guidage selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que l'interface de centrage (41, 42) fait intervenir au moins une pièce réalisée dans un matériau de rigidité supérieure à celle du matériau formant le reste du sabot (2) ou du rail (3) qui la porte.Guiding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that the centering interface (41, 42) involves at least one part made of a material of greater rigidity than that of the material forming the rest of the shoe (2) or the rail (3) who wears it. Mécanisme de guidage selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que l'interface de centrage (41) portée par un premier des deux éléments, sabot (2) ou rail (3), est réalisée dans un matériau de rigidité supérieure à celle du matériau du second élément, sabot (2) ou rail (3), en coopération avec le premier élément.Guiding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that the centering interface (41) carried by a first of the two elements, shoe (2) or rail (3), is made of a material of greater rigidity than that of the material of the second element, shoe (2) or rail (3), in cooperation with the first element. Mécanisme de guidage selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le sabot (2) comprend au moins un conduit traversant qui comprend au moins une ouverture (5) au niveau de sa face inférieure (21) en appui contre le sol et/ou au niveau de l'une de ses faces latérales (23) de façon à empêcher ou limiter une rétention d'eau et/ou de saleté.Guiding mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shoe (2) comprises at least one through conduit which comprises at least one opening (5) at the level of its lower face (21) resting against the ground and/or at one of its side faces (23) so as to prevent or limit retention of water and/or dirt. Mécanisme de guidage selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le sabot (2) est réalisé par la combinaison de plusieurs pièces assemblées entre elles par complémentarité d'encastrement et maintenues fixées par serrage selon un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à la surface d'ancrage du sabot (2) au sol.Guiding mechanism according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shoe (2) is produced by the combination of several parts assembled together by interlocking complementarity and held fixed by clamping along an axis substantially perpendicular to the anchoring surface of the shoe (2) to the ground. Ensemble comprenant un portail (1) monté coulissant horizontalement par rapport à au moins une structure porteuse fixe, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble comprend au moins un mécanisme de guidage selon une des revendications 1 à 9.Assembly comprising a gate (1) mounted to slide horizontally relative to at least one fixed supporting structure, characterized in that the assembly comprises at least one guide mechanism according to one of claims 1 to 9. Ensemble selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme de guidage comprend au moins deux sabots (2) disposés dans le plan de déplacement du portail (1) et espacés entre eux d'une distance inférieure à la longueur du portail (1).Assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that the guide mechanism comprises at least two shoes (2) arranged in the plane of movement of the gate (1) and spaced apart by a distance less than the length of the gate (1) .
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