FR2546209A1 - Profiled member for the construction of partitions, method of using this profiled member and partitions obtained by its use - Google Patents

Abstract

A profiled member which is suitable for forming partitions equally well in the workshop ("monobloc" partitions) or on site ("framework" partitions) comprises a central part 1a-1b in the shape of a re-entrant slideway, two flanges 1c, two downward-extending parts 1d having a height which is smaller than the slideway, two horizontal parts 1e and two rims 1f bent back into the shape of narrow U's. The rims 1f can receive the stirrups for assembling two juxtaposed monobloc partitions and the slideways 1a-1b can receive the heads of columns or crosspieces of framework partitions. Two profiled members may be welded via their bottoms. Finally, by cutting the parts 1e and 1f, it is possible to apply external panels against the profiled members, covering them fully.

Description

 We know that in the construction of buildings more and more the partitions are established using prefabricated elements which are assembled either in the workshop, or on the building site itself. The first monoblock elements and the second frame elements are often called, although in fact one and the other kind generally comprise a frame covered by panels in which there are possibly openings suitable for receiving windows.

 The present invention aims to allow the realization and the establishment of these two types of elements and corresponding partitions thanks to the design of a particularly Studie profile.

 This essential profile of the invention is completely symmetrical, comprising in section a central part forming a slide for the specific purpose of allowing the assembly and adjustment of posts and crosspieces of the same profile, without perforation and in a square or bias position. , each of them being followed by a part oriented perpendicular to the wings and in the direction of the bottom of said dovetail, this latter part being able to be followed in turn by a rim parallel to the wings and oriented towards the outside, which rim ends in a narrow U-shaped folding, arranged on its side opposite to the corresponding wing.

The profile thus established can be used individually or in pairs, namely
- individually in the case of monobloc partitions, the twinning is done mechanically on the site by means of a connecting clamp:
- in pairs in the case of frame partitions, the two profiles being paired with the workshop to form posts or crosspieces.

 In some applications (smooth for example) the profile is simplified by removing the wings to keep only the slide function.

The appended drawing, given by way of example, will allow a better understanding of the invention, the characteristics which it presents and the advantages which it is capable of providing.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view with section of the main profile used according to the invention.

 Fig. 2 shows in elevation an element of a monobloc partition, mounted in place between the ceiling and the floor to the floor.

 Fig. 3 is a vertical section on a large scale of this element along III-III (fig. 2).

 Fig. 4 is a detail section along IV-IV (fig. 2).

 Fig. 5 shows in section the junction of two elements, one of the devices used for this purpose stand shown in exploded view.

 Fig. 6 is an elevational view of a variant of one-piece partition.

 Fig. 7 is a detail section on a large scale showing the top of the partition established with the elements according to FIG. 6.

 Fig. 8 is a perspective view with section showing a double section formed by two elementary sections according to FIG. 1 twinned back to back.

 Fig. 9 is a horizontal section representing the junction between a cross member made of a double section and one of the single sections which constitute the vertical sides of the element.

 Fig. 10 is a section along X-X (fig. 9).

 Fig. 11 is an elevational view of a frame partition constructed in accordance with the invention.

Fig. 12 is a vertical section on a large scale according to
XII-XII (fig. 11).

 Fig. 13 shows in perspective with section the complex profile used for the establishment of the partition according to fig. 11.

 Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the upper end of one of the posts of this partition.

 Fig. 15 is a section along XV-XV (fig. 12), but limited to the post itself, the adjacent members being simply silhouetted in phantom.

 Fig. 1 shows in perspective with section the particular profile 1 which constitutes the essential component of a partition element according to the invention. Its section is symmetrical and one can distinguish there starting from the center a flat part or bottom which one will assume horizontal to simplify the explanations, then two parts lb which rise obliquely in the direction of one of the other in thus achieving with the bottom a re-entrant slide, then two horizontal wings oriented opposite each other, then a short descending part ld of lesser height than the depth of the slide la-lb, itself followed by a short horizontal external part oriented towards the exterior, and finally a part 1f folded at 1800 so as to form a U of small width below the part mentioned above. The whole assembly can be made, for example, of galvanized sheet metal.

 Fig. 2 to 4 represent an element of a monobloc type partition established using profiles such as 1. This element comprises two panels 2 of rectangular shape, joined to each other by a lower cross member 3, two lateral crosspieces or uprights 4 and a lower crosspiece 5. The lower crosspiece 3 is arranged horizontally a little above the corresponding edge of the panels. It rests on two hemispherical heads 6 each of which is integral with a vertical threaded rod 7, which is screwed into a plate 8 fixed to a bottom rail 9 which rests on the ground or floor 10 by means of a profile 11, For example in plastic, on which it fits. To conceal this system of screw venoms as well as the empty space between the bottom of the partition and the ground, two plinths 12 are provided (assumed to be removed in fig. 2 ) suitably engaged on the brackets 13 fixed to the profile 11.

 The upper cross 5, which is flush with the corresponding edge of the panels 2, carries a bracket 14 coming to bear against the lower central rib 15a of an upper rail 15; which bears against the ceiling 16 by the intermediary of another profile 11 has, unlike the previous one and to which are also associated two plinths 12 and two interlocking brackets 13 (the plinths 12 of the ceiling being however lower than those of the floor ).

 It is easily understood that by operating the screw jacks constituted by the heads 6, the heads 7 and the plates 8, it is possible to block the partition element at the desired location.

 As can be seen in fig. 4, the lateral crosspieces or uprights 4 are arranged very slightly recessed with respect to the corresponding edges of the panels 2 and things are provided so that in the depression thus produced, it is possible to house exactly a profile 1, its slideway extending beyond it towards the text, its wings lc pressing against the cross-member 4 and its parts ld, 1e surrounding the projecting edge of each of the panels 2, while the bottom of the U 1f is flush with the outside face of these. It is easily understood that this can be obtained without difficulty by means of an appropriate dimensioning of the various parts (width of the crosspieces, thickness of the panels, removal of the crosspieces 4).

 Of course, the empty space delimited by the panels 2 and the crosspieces 3, 4, 5 can receive any suitable filling, for example glass wool or other insulating material.

 Fig. 5 shows how one can assemble two adjacent one-piece elements. They are arranged so that the bottoms of the rails of the profiles 1 fixed to the lateral crosspieces or uprights 4 facing each other come to apply one against the other, then on the height of the assembly thus produced. 'a series of jumpers 17 are mounted at more or less regular intervals, the ends of which engage in the U-shaped parts 1f opposite the two profiles 1. Over these U, the folded wings are placed flat 18a of stirrups 18 and the whole is tightened by means of screws 19 which pass through the stirrups to be screwed into the jumpers. Under the head of each screw 19, care is taken to tighten a clip 20 which allows snap in place a joint cover 212, for example made of plastic, the bottom of which is secured to teeth 21a suitable for this purpose.

 It is understood that the arrangement of FIG. 5 allows any desired number of elements to be connected to each other to establish a partition.

 I1 of course remains to connect it to the walls. For this purpose, it is possible to provide an incomplete terminal element not comprising an end profile. If in fig. 5 it is assumed for example that the right element must be connected to a wall, it is possible to end it with a vertical upright 4 and to make it include any kind of desired joint.

 A similar solution is valid when you want to stop a partition in a local without connecting it to a wall. We can then add a suitable decorative cover on the terminal upright.

 Fig. 6 to 10 correspond to the case of a partition element of the monobloc type which has been made to comprise a glazing divided in two by an intermediate crosspiece. There is an upper cross member 5 applied against the rib 15a of a ceiling rail 15 (fig. 6 and 7), as well as a lower cross member 3 on which act the heads 6 of screw jacks carried by a lower rail 9 But there are no longer any vertical uprights or crosspieces such as those 4 in fig. 4 and 5. The vertical profiles 1 are therefore the only ones constituting the sides of the element frame.

 In this form of execution; on the other hand, use is made of double 1-1 profiles which, as shown in fig. 8, are constituted by two simple profiles 1 according to fig. 1 arranged back to back and welded to each other by the bottom of their slides.

 One of these double profiles, reference 1-1 A to better individualize it, is applied against the underside of the upper crossmember 5 (fig. 7) to which it is fixed by screws 22, the parts 1d and the of its upper half coming to surround the projecting lower edges of flat rods 23 fixed against the cross-member 5 in the manner of the panels 2 of FIG. 3, but extending over a very low height.

In addition, the two halves of this double 1-1 profile are arranged between the facing flanges If, two arrangements similar to those detailed in FIG. 5, except that the rider 17 has been replaced therein by stirrups 24 whose wings are folded back to 900; as indicated in 24a, in order to be applied against the parts id of the two aforementioned halves, the wings 18a and 24a vis-à-vis thus clamping together between them a side the assembly of a window 25 and a plastic seal 26, on the other a thick tubular seal 27. It is understood that with such an arrangement the window 25 is held in place along the lower half of the double profile 1-1 A.

 Again, as in fig. 5, provision is made: joint covers 21 retained in position by means of clips 20 to conceal the space between the lower edge of the rods 23 and the window 25 or the thick joint 27. Another joint cover 28 is engaged against the wings of the lower half of the profile 1-1 A by means of clips 29 engaged inside the dovetail part la-lb of this half.

 The intermediate horizontal crosspiece visible in fig. 6 is also produced by means of a double profile 1-1 B which is connected to the two single profiles 1 between which it extends. Fig. 9 and 10 show the detail of the connection which is on the right in fig. 6. The superimposed bottoms la-la of the double profile 1-1 B were fixed by means of a rivet 30 a lug 31 comprising a part 31a raised at right angles which passes through an opening cut in the bottom la-la. This part 31a is crossed by a screw 32 which is screwed into the vertical branch 33a of another bent tab 33 whose horizontal part ends with a key 33b with a dovetail profile engaged - inside the hollow part of the slide la-lb of the adjacent single vertical profile 1. It is understood that by tightening the screw 32, the double profile 1-1 B is biased to the right. If the same device has been provided for at the other end of the latter (left end in fig. 6), the two simple vertical profiles 1 are blocked against one and the other ends of the double horizontal profile 1-1 B. It will be noted that in view of 'ensure better reach of the key 33b against the wall of the slide la-lb we raised the edges of this key, as shown in 33c.

 In practice, to put the intermediate crossbar in place, it suffices to rotate it 90 "around its longitudinal axis, which allows the keys 33b to be easily inserted into the slides. The crosshead is then brought back to its normal position. and tighten the screws 32.

 In fig. 6 it was assumed that below the intermediate cross member 1-1 B was another window, reference 34. The fixing of the edges facing the two panes 25 and 34 to the cross member 1-1 B s' performs as shown in fig. 7, except that the rods 23 are replaced on one side by the upper window 25 and its seal 26, on the other by the thick hollow seal 27.

 The lower cross member of the element of fig. 6 is also produced by the combination of a wooden cross member or the like such as that of FIG. 3, and a double 1-1 C profile mounted on its upper face.

The arrangement is then similar to that of FIG. 7, but nvers; the panels 2 passing slightly through the cross in the direction of the bottom as in fig. 3, to somewhat surround the screw jacks 6-7-8.

 As for fixing the lateral or vertical edges of the windows, there are several possibilities. If the adjacent element is glazed, the same solution can be adopted as for the intermediate cross member 1-1 except that it is no longer a double profile, but two simple profiles arranged back to back. Assemble as shown in fig. 5, except that the panels 2 and the crosspieces 4 are eliminated and that the jumper 17 is replaced by a stirrup such as 24 (fig. 7) so as to tighten either a window with seal, or a seal 6pais.

 If the adjacent element is not glazed, then proceed as shown in fig. 7, except that here again there are two Elementary profiles 1 arranged back to back. I1 then suffices that the branches 18a clamp the projecting edges of the panels which constitute it, differentiates it from fig. 7 being that we are in a horizontal plane, that the two sections are not welded to each other 5 that we use jumpers such as 17 (fig. 5) to assemble them and that the rods 23 are replaced by panels 2 of the non-glazed element.

 It is understood without additional explanations that one can establish one-piece glass elements extending over the entire height of the element; it suffices to delete the intermediate cross member 1-1 B. It would also be possible to design elements with narrow panes and it would then be possible to adopt a solution more or less similar to that of FIG. 7, but in a horizontal plane, the rods such as 23 surrounding the lateral edges of the glass considered.

 Fig. 11 to 15 show the application of the invention to frame partitions, that is to say adapted to be mounted on the site.

 In the general view of fig. It was assumed that the left element was fully assembled while the right one had not yet received its panels.

We use here three kinds of profiles, namely
- double profiles identical to that 1-1 in fig. 8
- incomplete profiles which are deduced from the general profile 1 of FIG. 1 by deleting the lateral parts le and 1f
- U-shaped profiles with rectilinear ribs capable of forming smooth, these profiles being combined by welding with the previous ones.

 The double prof islands are used to constitute posts 35 (fig. 11) arranged between the successive elements to connect these to each other as will be explained below. As for the incomplete profile, it creates the upper and lower crosspieces of each element, being combined for this purpose with the U-shaped profiles.

 If we consider the vertical section of fig. 12, a post 35 can be distinguished there behind the cutting plane, constituted by a double profile of the kind of FIG. 8, oriented vertically. Against the ends of the two double profiles correspondingly considered, there are applied incomplete single prof islands, which have been referenced 36, oriented horizontally with their slide la-lb turned outwards relative to the element. On the outer face of the bottom of each slide, and as shown in fig. 13 for the lower section 36, a U-shaped prof 37 is welded. The latter constitutes, at the top and bottom of the element, a kind of smooth suitable for applying respectively against the ceiling 16 or against the ground or floor 10 by means of the same profiles 11 as in FIG. 3. In fig. 12 it was assumed that to retain in place the upper profiles 36-37 and ll-during assembly, a screw 38 was used.

 It should be noted that, like the elements in FIG. 13 to 15 are mounted on the site, provision can be made for the combined profiles 36-37 to extend continuously over the entire length of the partition.

 If we consider more particularly the upper assembly 36-37, we see that the panels 2 are applied against the parts ld of the incomplete profile 36 (which, as above-exposed, is deduced from the profile 1 of fig. 1 by deleting parts le and 1f thereof).

 To keep them in place, the same arrangement can be adopted as that shown in fig. 5, even if it means replacing the jumpers 17 with stirrups such as those 24 of FIG. 7, since the two separate profiles 1 of said FIG. 5 are here replaced by a double profile.

 Fig. 14 shows the top of a post 35. As can be clearly seen, on one of the faces of the double bottom the is arranged a triangular key 33b identical to that described with reference to FIG. 9 and 10, except that the tab 33 of which it is integral is flat over its entire length and is directly fixed to the aforementioned bottom by the rivet 30. torsion of the assembly, this key engages in the slide la-lb of the upper horizontal profile 36 (see fig. 12) to engage it with the post. At the bottom, the post 35 stops at a significant distance from the ground or floor 10 and it receives a split tube 39 (see also fig. 15) which engages on its double bottom la.Besides this bottom is notched over part of its height from the bottom of the post, as indicated in 35a, to make way for an axial threaded rod 40 made integral by screwing it down or otherwise with a socket 40a fixed to the lower profile 36 in any suitable manner . The rod 39 carries a nut 41 which acts, by the intermediary of a washer 42, and of a spring 43, on another washer 44 'bearing against the tube 38.

 We understand that when we screw the Nut 41, we tend to raise the post 35, that is to say, block the two complex sections 36-37 respectively against the ceiling 16 and against the ground or floor 10, which ensures the fixation in place of the element considered.

 It will be noted that if the upper double profile 36-37 is indeed continuous over the entire length of the partition 9, a key 33b per post is sufficient.

 Of course, the frame partition according to fig. 11 to 15 also includes plinths 13 with their fixing brackets 14.

 One could replace the spring 43 with a rubber ring or use both such a ring and a spring.

 It is obvious that the frame elements of the kind of FIG. 11 may include intermediate crosspieces and panes, like the element in FIG. 6. By way of indication, we have indicated in phantom in FIG. 11 such an intermediate cross member 1-1 B '.

 It should moreover be understood that the above description has been given only by way of example and that it in no way limits the field of the invention from which one would not depart by replacing the execution details described by all other equivalents.

Claims (13)

R E V E N D I C A T I O N S  1. Profile with symmetrical section with respect to an axis, more particularly intended for the production of partition elements established in advance (so-called monoblock elements) or mounted on site (framework elements), characterized in that its profile of section includes  - a central part in the shape of a re-entrant slide, constituted by a bottom (la) integral with two oblique walls (lb) oriented towards one another  - two wings (lc) which extend opposite one another from the edges of this central part (la-lb)  - two parts (ld) starting respectively from the end of each wing (lc) perpendicular thereto in the direction of the bottom (la) above, these parts (ld) being of height less than the depth of the slide (la- lb) ;;  - two parts (le) stét respectively outward from the lower end of each of the parts (ld) prEcEdentes parallel to the wings (1c);  - And two end parts (lof) in the form of flanges respectively folded back from the ends of the previous parts (Le), so as to constitute for each of these a relatively narrow U arranged on its side opposite the wings (lc).  2. One-piece type partition element comprising two panels arranged on either side of a frame made of a lower cross member, an upper cross member and two vertical cross members lateral to the uprights, characterized in that each of the cross members lateral (4) is set back from the adjacent edge of the panels (2) and in that on its outer face is fixed a profile (1) according to claim 1 so that the central part thereof (1a, lb ) pass to ltextErieur, that its wings (lc) are applied against said crosspiece (4), that the two parts (ld, le) which follow these wings come to surround the edges protruding from the panels (2) and that the bases of two U-shaped folds (1f) are flush with the outside faces of said panels (2).  3. Device for assembling two consecutive one-piece elements according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises means (17) which engage in the folded edges (lof) facing the two profiles (1 ) associated with the adjacent lateral crosspieces (4) respective of the two elements so as to keep applied against one another the bottoms (la) of the slides (la-lb) of these two profiles.  4. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the means engaging in the flanges (lof) of the two sections are constituted by U-shaped jumpers (17) urged towards the outside by means (screws 19) which are supported on transverse parts (18) resting against the outer face of the panels (2).  5. Profile intended for the establishment of partitions established in advance or mounted on site, characterized in that it comprises two elementary profiles (1) according to claim 1 arranged opposite one another with the bottoms of the twin slides with each other:  6.Element of partition of the monobloc type comprising panels arranged on either side of a frame established from two horizontal crosspieces respectively lower and upper, and two uprights connecting these, earactérisé in that these uprights are made from profiles (1) according to claim 1, oriented with their part in the form of slides (la-lb) projecting outwards, the two uprights facing each other being joined together by double profiles (1-1) according to claim 5 respectively disposed against the underside of the respective horizontal crosspieces (3, 5).  7. Element according to claim 5, characterized in that the uprights are fixed to the horizontal crosspieces (3, 5) by triangular keys (33b) integral with these and which engage inside the slides (the - lb) of said horizontal sleepers.  8. element according to claim 7, characterized in that at least some of the clips (33b) can be moved on the corresponding horizontal crosspieces (3, 5) by screw or equivalent systems (31, 32, 33) so as to allow to clamp the uprights against the crosspieces.  9. Element according to any one of claims 6 to B, characterized in that it comprises intermediate crosspieces (1-1 B) made in double profile according to claim 4 and fixed to the uprights like the lower and upper crosspieces, these intermediate sleepers that can be used to establish glazing.  10. Element according to any one of claims 2 and 6 to 9, characterized in that when it is mounted in place, its upper crosspiece (5) is applied against a ceiling beam (15) by at least two cylinders to screws (6-7-8) which, resting on a bottom rail (9), act on its lower crossmember (3).  11. Profile more particularly intended for the establishment of frame partitions, characterized in that it is obtained from the profile according to claim 1 by deleting the flanged end parts (1f) and parts (le) extending outside which are immediately attached to them.  12. Frame partition with successive elements comprising prof islands according to claims 1, 5 and 11, characterized in that it comprises  - posts (35) faiX in double profile. according to claim 4 and arranged between the elements  - a continuous upper cross-piece and lower cross-piece made of a profile (36) according to claim 10 arranged with its slide (la-lb) facing outwards  - A system for fixing the upper cross member to each post, this system comprising a triangular key (33b) integral with the latter and engaged in the hollow part forming a slide (la-lb) of the cross member; ;  - And screw jacks or the like (39-44) interposed between the lower cross member and the bottom of each post (35) to push it upwards in order to block the element considered between the ground or floor (10 ) and the ceiling (16).  13. Frame partition according to claim 12, characterized in that on the flat part of the slide (la-lb) of each horizontal cross-member is welded a U-shaped profile (37) capable of forming smooth between the cross-member and the floor or floor (10) or the ceiling (16) respectively.