FR2656663A1 - QUICK ATTACH SYSTEM FOR CUBES. - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for connecting multiple cubes together with the ability to quickly modify or remove the created surfaces is disclosed. It is made up of 4 axes that the user pushes into the four corners of the cube in order to trap four rings which are partially housed in the notches provided in the cube, once the operation is done, the user only has to 'to multiply the maneuver in order to obtain different surfaces. Different flanges are provided for the juxtaposition and superposition of the cubes. The system is particularly intended for nautical bases.

Description

The present invention relates to a quick coupling system for

  the assembly of cubes or other geometric shapes to obtain platforms, throws, nautical bases, The assembly of the cubes is traditionally obtained by complex means (screw-nut system, frame, tube,) These systems complex and expensive used for throws, platforms, nautical bases ect not allowing rapid disassembly, require users to provide important fastening means or their use in locations protected from the weather, not to mention the problems of modification

almost impossible.

  The system according to the invention makes it possible to remedy these drawbacks.

  the advantages consist in the possibility of differences

  cubes links (juxtaposed or superimposed), very fast assembly and disassembly to remove or modify an installation even in use and the simplicity of the system is within the reach of anyone without specific technical training. The system comprises, according to a first characteristic, four axes which the user pushes into the four corners of the cube in order to imprison four rings that are partially lodged in

notches provided in the cube.

  Once the operation is done, the user only has to multiply the maneuver in order to obtain different dimensions of platform

Or other.

  The rings can be advantageously replaced by compound rings to connect the cubes together in the same way but with the advantage of increasing the attachment points over the entire surface creates The user can by means of connecting rods (axes tapped) to form flanges and thus to superimpose and fix cubes or else to use other axes and to find a very wide field of application (for example, to fix a tent, to mount a mast, ect)

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention.

  FIGURE 1 represents a cube in top view with 4 rings fixed

  FIGURE 2 shows a cube in side view with the axes

  and a cut to show the details of the notches.

  FIGURE 3 represents 4 cubes fixed by means of a single ring.

  FIGURE 4 represents a single ring and a compound ring 2/4 round.

  FIGURE 5 represents 1 compound ring and 1 ring compound 3/4 round.

  FIGURE 6 represents 1 ring compound 1/4 round and a connecting rod

(tapped axis).

  FIGURE 7 shows the different possibilities of flanges.

  With reference to these drawings, the system comprises according to the invention:

  axes located at the four corners of the cube with at their ends

  a T-shaped groove to facilitate their extractions and allow only the user to maneuver and release the

  cubes with a key provided for this purpose.

  simple and compound rings 3/4 round, 2/4 round, 1/4 round, integral in their center and on both sides of a threaded rod allowing the fixing of connecting rods (threaded axles) so

  to obtain different models of flanges.

  tapped pins of different lengths.

  plastic cubes comprising on the four parallel and vertical edges at mid-height a notch in the form of (quarter round for the cubes) and holes (housing for the axes) at the four corners of the cube passing through the cube and the next notch

  its height without crossing it.

  T-shaped keys for the extraction of axes.

  It is understood that this system can be used for different

  annuities dimensions of cubes, and quotations are given as

non-limiting example.

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Claims (7)

  1 The quick coupling system of the cubes is characterized in that it comprises simple rings, compound rings, compound rings 3/4 round, 2/4 round, 1/4 round, threaded axles, axes housing at the four corners of the cube according to its height, and quarter-round notches made on the four parallel edges and verticals of the cube.   2 system according to claim 1, characterized in that the simple rings can connect 2, 3 or 4 cubes around the same ring.   3 System according to any one of claims 1 and 2,   characterized in that the compound rings are integral in their center   and both sides of a threaded rod.   System according to one of Claims 1 to 3,   characterized in that the axes holding the rings comprise in their   end a T-shaped groove to facilitate their extractions.   System according to one of Claims 1 to 4,   characterized in that the connecting rods (threaded axles) attaching themselves to   the compound rings form different flange patterns.   System according to one of Claims 1 to 5,   characterized in that a key allows the extraction of the axes.   System according to any one of claims 1 to 6,   characterized in that the horizontal notches are quarter-round in shape to the outer dimensions of the rings and made on the four   Parallel and vertical edges and mid-height cubes.   System according to one of Claims 1 to 7,   characterized in that the holes are made at the four corners of the cube, thus crossing the notches and the cube according to its height without however cross the latter.