FR2762701A1 - DEVICE ALLOWING THE VISUAL IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATE OF A WOODEN STRUCTURE, IN PARTICULAR POST, AFTER A QUALITY CONTROL - Google Patents

Abstract

Device allowing the visual identification of the state of a wooden structure, in particular a post, after a quality control consisting on the one hand of an information medium (1) and, on the other hand, of a fixing means (2) directly on the controlled structure. It is characterized in that: - the information medium is in the form of plates produced in a range of different colors and having an orifice (3) in their center for the fixing means; - the fixing means (2) consists of a nail which can be plugged into the structure controlled through the orifice (3) in the plate (1), the head (5) of said nail comprising on its visible face, made in the mass, an indication allowing to identify at least the year during which the control was carried out; - at least the visible face of the plates (1) comprises, also formed in the mass, a statement indicating either that the controlled structure is dangerous and must be replaced, or the d time limit set for a new check.

Description

i DEVICE FOR VISUAL IDENTIFICATION OF

  THE CONDITION OF A WOODEN STRUCTURE. POST IN PARTICULAR. AFTER A QUALITY CONTROL.

  The present invention relates to a simple, effective device, allowing visual, permanent identification of the condition of a wooden structure, post

  in particular, after carrying out a periodic check.

  It is well known, or even in particular FR-A-2 707 759 (corresponding to US 5,567,871 in the name of the Applicant) that poles or other wooden structures, used in particular for telephone lines or electric lines, must

  be periodically checked to check their condition in order to decide on maintenance and / or replacement operations if necessary.

  One of the problems which arises after such checks lies in the use of the diagnosis carried out, in particular with a view to rapidly informing and

  efficiently the personnel in charge of maintenance. Furthermore, after inspection, it is also necessary to be able to be informed about the date on which a new inspection must be carried out, this date may be more or less near depending on the physical and / or mechanical quality of the post or the structure.

  However, we have found, and this is what is the subject of the present invention, a simple, effective device which allows visual identification giving

  simultaneously the state of the structure checked, as well as the period within which a new check must be carried out.

  In general, the device according to the invention consists on the one hand of an information medium and, on the other hand, of a means of fixing directly to the controlled structure and it is characterized in that that: - the information medium is in the form of plates produced in a range of different colors and comprising in their center an orifice for the fixing means; - The fixing means is constituted by a pluggable nail in the controlled structure through the orifice that the plate comprises, the head of said nail comprising on its visible face, made in the mass, a mention making it possible to identify at least the 'year during which the check was carried out; - at least the visible face of the plates includes, also formed in the mass, a statement indicating either that the controlled structure is dangerous and must

  be replaced, ie the deadline for a new check.

  In a preferred embodiment, the information support plate is in the form of a circular disc made of material.

  mass-colored plastic, the information being produced in relief on both sides.

  In practical terms, these plates will be produced in a range comprising at least three different colors, red, orange, green for example,

but this is not limiting.

  The invention and the advantages which it brings will however be better understood thanks to the example of embodiment given below by way of indication but not limitation and which is illustrated by the appended diagrams in which: FIG. 1 illustrates in perspective, from exploded manner, the two elements involved in the production of the device according to the invention; Figures 2,3,4 and 5 are plan views of a series of plates

  disc information.

  If reference is made to the appended diagrams, the invention therefore takes the form of an information carrier, designated by the general reference (1) and of a fixing means designated by the general reference (2) .25 The information medium is preferably made up of a disc having at its center an orifice (3). The fixing means is constituted by a nail, the rod (4) of which is intended to be inserted in the control post and the head (5) of which has on its visible face, in relief, an indication of the year in which the control, 97 for example. The information carriers are in the form of a range of discs of different colors, four of a point

  in practical terms, for example red (Figure 2), orange (Figure 3), light green (Figure 4) and dark green (Figure 5). On each of the discs is mentioned in the state of the structure and the time required for a next check.

  The red support (figure 2) will be used to be affixed on a wooden structure whose control is such that it implies an immediate change.

  The orange, light green, dark green supports respectively indicate that the structures are in more or less good condition by indicating the expected time for a new control, for example three years, five years, eight years. These discs are preferably made of plastic and the inscriptions they contain are in relief. They are therefore practically rot-proof. Furthermore, the indications are preferably arranged in a crown, which makes it easy to read them regardless of the orientation of the

  disc after it has been affixed to the controlled structure.

  Such a particularly simple design device is not only

  very easy to put in place, its fixing by the center also promoting its maintenance against cylindrical posts.

  Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment given above but it covers all the variants produced in the same

mind.

Claims (4)

  1 / Device allowing the visual identification of the state of a wooden structure, post in particular, after a quality control consisting on the one hand of an information medium (1) and, on the other hand, a fixing means (2) directly on the controlled structure, characterized in that: - the information medium is in the form of plates produced in a range of different colors and comprising in their center an orifice (3) 1 0 for the fixing means; the fixing means (2) is constituted by a pluggable nail in the controlled structure through the orifice (3) that comprises the plate (1), the head (5) of said nail comprising on its visible face, produced in the mass, a statement making it possible to identify at least the year during which the control was carried out; - at least the visible face of the plates (1) comprises, also formed in the mass, a statement indicating either that the controlled structure is dangerous and   must be replaced, ie the time limit fixed for a new control.   2 / Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the information support plate (1) is in the form of a circular disc made of material   mass-colored plastic, the information being produced in relief on both sides.   3 / Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the information support plates are produced in a range comprising at minus three different colors.   4 / Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the range of   colors of the information plates include at least one red color, one orange color and one green color.   / Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the details that the support (1) includes are arranged on a crown around the orifice (3).