FR2841274A1 - Profiled material to accommodate cover strip for edge of upright skirting board has plate for contact against wall and for at least temporary connection between strip for resting on floor and head to accommodate cover strip element - Google Patents

Abstract

The profiled material (1) to accommodate a cover strip for an edge of an upright skirting board has a plate (11) for contact against the wall and for at least temporary connection between a strip (13) for resting on the floor and a head (15) to accommodate at least one cover strip elements (2) by means of a clip-type clamp. The plate which is in contact with the wall has longitudinal ribs or grooves (12) which form guides for cutting to size of the profiled material in its vertical height.

Description

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  The present invention relates to a masking profile

  from the edge of a carpet, carpet or rev8- type floor covering

  plastic, plinth of a wall, a partition or ana-

  logue. The invention relates more particularly to a joint cover profile, known as plinth ascent, that is to say intended to mask the edge of a folded floor covering to sit

vertically on the plinth of a wall.

  A known plinth ascent joint cover is made of a flat paste intended to engage under the vertical edge of the covering, a free end of the paste being provided with a protruding rim opposite the wall and intended for cover the

  slice of the floor covering once installed.

  A disadvantage of this type of joint cover is that it is complex to implement since it requires to deform the edge of the floor covering during installation, to

  engage it under the edge of the joint cover.

  Another disadvantage is that it is difficult to ask

such a level joint cover.

  Another drawback is that the angles of the walls, whether they are inward or outward, require cutting in

  through profiles which lead to imperfect finishes.

  Another drawback is that binding of the edge of the covering under the covering part of the joint cover limits the possible masking height of the edge of the plinth covering and consequently requires a precision in cutting the floor covering which is difficult to observe. Another drawback is that it does not allow

  cover the end of a wall covering.

  The present invention aims to provide a new cover

  joint for floor covering goes up into plinth which overcomes the

  disadvantages of conventional joint covers.

  The invention aims more particularly to propose a

  easy to install joint cover profile.

  The invention also aims to provide a joint cover

  whose installation in level plinth is simplified.

  The invention also aims to increase the covering capacity of the edge of the floor covering which is raised in plinth by

the joint cover.

  The invention also aims to propose a joint cover making it possible to perfect the finishes for corners of the wall at an inward or an outward angle and which, in particular, does not require

no bias cut.

  The invention further aims to provide a joint cover making it possible to hide not only the edge of a floor covering which goes up into the plinth but also the edge of a covering.

mural reaching this plinth.

  To achieve these and other objects, the present invention provides a profile for receiving a joint cover

  edge of a rise in plinth of a floor covering,

  both a backing plate against a wall and a link, at least

  temporary, between a ground support paste and a receiver head

  tion by clipping at least one joint cover element.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention,

  the wall support plate has longitudinal ribs.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, said ribs constitute guides for cutting the profile

in its height.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, the connection between said wall support plate and said paste

  of support on the ground is carried out, in section, by a pan cut.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, said head is. in section, projecting from the side opposite the wall and includes a groove for receiving a head for clipping the element

joint cover.

  The invention also provides a corner joint cover for a plinth ascent of a floor covering, comprising, in cross section, a head projecting towards the interior of the joint cover and intended to be clipped into a profile. fixed support against a wall, and two branches extending on either side of said head, said joint cover being made of

  two straight sections making an angle between them.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, the two sections of wind have a length of between 2 and 20

centimeters.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention,

  the head is continuous over the entire internal length of the cover

  joint, this one being intended for an angle exiting from a wall.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, said head is discontinuous and is absent in the region of the angle, the joint cover being intended for an inside corner of a wall. The invention also provides a profiled joint cover for plinthing up a wall covering, comprising a

  fixing profile and at least one joint profile cover

  as long, in cross section, two branches extending on either side of a head projecting towards the inside of the joint cover and intended to be clipped into said fixed support profile

against a wall.

  The present invention further provides a skirting board cover comprising a profile for fixing to the wall.

  and at least one clip-on joint cover.

  These objects, features and advantages, as well as others of the present invention will be explained in detail in

  the following description of particular embodiments

  made without implied limitation in relation to the appended figures among which: FIG. 1 is a cross-section view of a plinth ascent profile and its joint cover according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective and sectional view of a raised cover skirting board mounted according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 illustrates, in a perspective view, an angle mounting coming out of a skirting board for raising the plinth according to an embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 4 shows in perspective view, an embodiment of a corner cover element

  re-entering according to the present invention.

  For reasons of clarity, the same elements have been designated by the same references to the various figures which

  have been traced without respect for scale.

  Figure 1 is a sectional view of a profile 1 for plinth ascent according to an embodiment of the invention and a joint cover 2 clipable on the profile 1. According to the invention, the joint cover of rising in plinth is in two elements. A first element consists of profile 1 intended to be fixed to the wall and / or to the floor. A second element consists of joint cover 2 proper, intended to be clipped as will be described below on profile 1, after installation of the floor covering goes up into plinth, and the covering

possible mural.

  The structure of the plinth joint cover profile of FIG. 1 will also be described in relation to FIG. 2 which illustrates, in a perspective view and in section, a profile

  plinth joint cover, once installed.

  According to the invention, profile 1 is. in section,

  essentially consists of three parts.

  A first part defines a support plate 11 against the wall (M, Figure 2), in plinth of the latter. Preferably, the plate 11 is not perfectly flat but provided, as can be seen more clearly from FIG. 1, with longitudinal ribs 12 (that is to say horizon / ales). These ribs 12 wind disposed on either side of the plate 11, that is to say both against the wall M and against the opposite face intended to receive the lower face of a floor covering (R. figure 2)

goes back up into the plinth.

  A second part of profile 1 is made up of a paste 13 of ground support (S. figure 2). Support paste 13

  engages under the floor covering R in its horizontal part.

  Parts 11 and 13 are connected to each other.

  According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, this connection

  its is not a right angle connection but is made up, in section, of a cross section 14. Such a cross section 14 allows the installation of the profile 1, even if the corner between the wall M and the floor S East

not perfectly at right angles.

  As already appears from the above, the installation of the profile 1 is carried out while the paste 13 rests on the ground and the plate 11 presses against the wall. Profile 1 can be fixed to the wall and / or the floor by any means. Preferably, this is

glue or screw to the wall.

  According to the invention, the ribs 12 of the part 11 have several roles. C8te wall M, a first r81e is to optimize the

  holding the profile by gluing, making the plate 11 rough.

  C8te coating R. the ribs 12 allow, again by roughness, a temporary maintenance of the rear face of the flooring R which is. for example, a carpet, a

carpet or PVC covering.

  Another role of the ribs 12 is to constitute, insofar as these are longitudinal and parallel to each other, a possible cutting guide in the case where the height of the plate 11 is not sufficient for the desired plinth height. Thus, an advantage of the invention is that it guarantees that the profile does not risk being damaged by a deflection.

  a scissor or cutter type cutting tool when it is installed.

  A third part of the profile 1 consists of a terminal head 15 in the upper part of the section. Head 15 is. on the rear face, in the extension of the plate 11 and is projecting towards the opposite face. The head 15 defines a longitudinal groove 16 for receiving a head 21 for clipping the

joint cover 2.

  The joint cover 2 is also profiled and preferably has a curved shape towards the outside. Its external surface 23 constitutes the finishing face of the joint cover and presents the desired ornamental elements (color, appearance of

surface, etc.).

  In section, the head 21 preferably has a fir-tree shape (for example, with two or three teeth) and engages with play of opposite shape in the groove 16. The head 21 is projecting from one side internal 22 of the profile 2 and preferably extends continuously over its entire length. An exception will however be made in relation to FIG. 4 for 2 5 a re-entrant angle profile as will be seen later. A first branch 24 of the joint cover 2 leaves from the base of the head 21 and is intended to bear, by its free end 25, against the visible face of the coating R (preferably, with a slight pressure due to the clipping of the head 21 in the groove 16 and at the thickness of the coating R combined with an elasticity of the branch 25). A second branch 26 leaves from the base of the head 21 towards the top of the joint cover profile 2 and is intended to come, by its free end 27 bearing against the wall M above the profile 1 or against the possible wall covering RM . The branch 26 therefore also constitutes a joint cover of the wall covering RM, the edge of which can come to rest against the upper face of the head 15 if it is a thick covering (for example, a wall carpet). If it is a thin coating of wallpaper type, it can either pass behind part 11 if it is laid before profile 1, or be cut at the level of head 15, its edge then being mask

by branch 26.

  The clipping is. preferably removable, that is to say that the joint cover 2 is removable from the profile 1. It can therefore be changed, for example to adapt its decor in the event of a change of the floor and / or wall covering, without requiring a change in profile 1, as would be the case with a profile

  back in classic one-piece plinth.

  According to a preferred embodiment as illustrated by the figures, the branches 24 and 26 are not symmetrical with respect to the head 21 so as to take account of the differences in thickness between the floor covering R goes up into the plinth and the possible RM wall covering. In particular, at rest (that is to say, without elastic support), the profile 2 is preferably conformed so that, in a horizontal orientation of the head 21, the end 27 of the branch 26 exceeds the plumb with the head 21 while the end 25 of the branch 24 comes back from this plumb, as illustrated in FIG. 1. The sectional height of the branch 24 defines the

  tolerance of cutting the edge of the coating R goes up into the plinth.

  In this respect, it will be noted that this height is not limited to the deformation capacity of the branch 24. In fact, it is no longer necessary to engage the coating under the covering branch, as for certain joint covers of ascent

known plinth.

  Preferably, profiles 1 and 2 are made of plastic. Profile 1 is made of a plastic material, the rigidity of which is chosen to give it sufficient strength to be manipulated during the plinth installation, taking account of the height of the plate 11. The rigidity also takes account of the fact that this profile is made in one piece and that head 15 must have a mechanical outfit

  sufficient for locking by clipping the head 21 of profile 2.

  Preferably, this rigidity is chosen for, using the two ruptures allowing the cross-section connection 14 of the parts 11 and 13, to confer a certain flexibility in the lower part of the profile 1, in order to adapt to wall corners and

  floors not necessarily at right angles.

  The rigidity of the profile 2 is when it chosen to allow sufficient deformation of the branches 24 and 26 to adapt to different thicknesses of coating R. and allow

  clipping by the head 21 in the groove 16 of the head 15.

  An advantage of the present invention is that it allows a simplified installation of the floor covering joint cover.

goes back up into the plinth.

  Another advantage of the present invention is that it allows, by means of the same support profile (profile 1), either an assembly without longitudinal cutting guaranteeing a horizontal level or at least parallel to the ground of the upper edge of the plinth , or thanks to a cut guided by the ribs 12, an assembly in two parts of the profile 1 to guarantee a plinth with a horizontal upper edge, even if the ground is not. The invention can be implemented whatever the floor covering provided that it is flexible enough for a plinth ascent. By way of example, mention will be made of carpets, rugs and synthetic coverings, for example PVC in sanitary installations. In this behind application, a plinth ascent guarantees a

  waterproofed by the coating at the edge of the wall.

  FIG. 3 represents a perspective view of an angle exiting from a wall M illustrating the installation of a skirting board cover according to the invention. The use of a two-part system (fixing profile 1 and joint cover proper) considerably facilitates assembly and improves

the wall angle finish.

  In the example in Figure 3, straight sections

  lines 1a and 1b of fixing profile as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 are cut and fixed wind (for example, glues or screws) against the teas of the wall M. According to the invention, the cutouts

  do not need to be biased to fit perfectly.

  The cutouts correspond simply to the lengths of the sections of wall to be covered in a rectilinear manner, the ends of the profiles 1a and 1b extending substantially at the angle 30 of the wall.

as shown in Figure 3.

  According to the invention, after laying the floor covering going up into the plinth, a joint cover element 2s whose visible (external) face forms an outgoing angle is used to mask the angle. This element 2s constitutes a modular element of the joint cover system according to the invention. The element 2s comprises two rectilinear sections 28s joining at an angle and individually having a constitution similar to that of the joint cover 2 described above. Their length is. for example, between a few centimeters (for example, 2 centimeters) and a few tens of centimeters (for example, centimeters). This length is. preferably chosen to be long enough to be able to adapt to the various configurations commonly encountered in buildings and long enough for the clipping head 21 (not visible in Figure 3) of the internal face of the 2s profile to have a sufficient hanging length in profiles la and lb, taking into account the absence of groove 16 at the corner 30 of the wall due to the straight cuts made. For an outgoing angle (Figure 3), the hooking head 21 can be continuous on any

  profile 2s, and therefore also make an angle.

  Note that, as for the straight joint covers

  lines 2, the 28s sections can be cut lengthwise to optimize adaptation. On either side of the angle 2s, rectilinear joint covers 2 of the type described are assembled

in relation to figure 2.

  FIG. 4 represents an element 2r of re-entrant angle profile according to the present invention. As for the element 2s, the element 2r consists of two rectilinear sections 28r of predetermined length and can be cut, meeting at the angle 31 of the element 2r. The sections 28r have the same section as the joint cover 2. The element 2r is intended to engage in two support profiles (not shown in the figure

  4) poses on either side of an inside corner of a wall.

  As for an outgoing angle, profiles 1 can

  according to the invention to be cut in a straight fashion (even approximately

  tively) during installation and not necessarily at an angle. For example, one of the base or fixing profiles 1 is cut to come into abutment against the re-entrant angle while the other base profile is cut to come into abutment against the head 15 (opening side). As a variant, the 1 wind profiles cut so as to leave a space at the corner of the wall. The pastes 13 of the respective profiles can overlap here without

  this is inconvenient for the floor covering.

  To absorb if necessary the thickness of the head 15 from one of the two support profiles, the clipping head of the element 2r is. preferably, consisting of two discontinuous sections 29r not extending to the corner 31. The distance between the end of each section 29r of head and the corner 31 is. for example, chosen to be greater than the thickness of the head 15 of the profiles 1. Thus, the 2r element can be clipped onto the two profiles set at an inward angle, without worrying about cutting

particular of these.

  As for an installation at an outgoing angle, rectilinear joint covers 2 wind then brought back against the ends

  free of clement 2r on the rectilinear parts of the wall.

  An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a modular system for mounting a joint cover for raising the plinth, preferably consisting of only four elements. A first element is the fixing profile 1 which is always identical regardless of the type of installation (in one piece, in an outgoing or returning angle, or in two pieces after cutting to adapt to a height in plinth greater than the height of part 11). A second element is the profile of rectilinear joint cover 2, which can be cut according to the lengths of plinth to be covered. A third element is constituted by the 2s clement for outgoing angle, A fourth element is constituted by the 2r clement for entering angle. With these four elements, it is possible to constitute joint covers for raising the plinth at various angles and traces in a room, all

  guaranteeing an optimal finish.

  According to a preferred embodiment, the plastic material constituting the profiles 2 and elements 2r and 2s is flexible enough to accept a slight deformation and to adapt to faults of the rectilinear character of the covered walls. The 1 wind fixing profiles then cut into sections correspond to each change of plane of the wall. In the same order of idea, by conferring a certain flexibility on the elements 2s and 2r, the system of the invention adapts to re-entering and outgoing angles not necessarily exactly. However, no modification is to be expected.

  1. In particular, no bias cut is necessary.

  Although this does not constitute a preferred embodiment, the invention does not exclude the making of angles without dedicated elements (2s or 2r), but by cutting through profiles 2. As a variant, it is possible to increase deformation capacity

profiles 2 by heating them.

  Of course, the present invention is susceptible of various variants and modifications which will appear to a person skilled in the art. In particular, the choice of materials to achieve the different profiles is within the reach of the skilled person from the functional indications given above and the application. In addition, the dimensions to be given to the profiles can be declined in different product ranges and again depend on the application. For example, taking into account the heights generally provided for plinths, which are between 5 and 30 centimeters, it will be possible to provide different sizes (heights) of profile 1. In addition, if a plastic realization constitutes a mode of realization sation preferred, the invention also applies to other materials. For example, aluminum can be used for profiles 1 and 2 and elements 2r and 2s, this however at the cost of a loss of flexibility. Finally, we can provide a range of corner elements with angles other than 90 (for example, in steps of 10 or 15) to adapt more precisely to

different configurations.

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Claims (11)

  1. Profile (1) for receiving an edge joint cover   a rise in plinth of a floor covering (R), characteristic-   rise in that it comprises a plate (11) supporting against a wall (M) and connecting, at least temporarily, between a paste (13) supporting the ground (S) and a head (15) of clip-on reception   at least one joint cover element (2, 2r, 2s).   2. Profile according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate (11) for supporting the wall (M) has ribs longitudinal (12).   3. Profile according to claim 2, characterized in that said ribs (12) constitute cutting guides of the profile in its height.   4. Profile according to any one of claims 1   a 3, characterized in that the connection between said wall support plate (11) and said ground support paste (13) is   carried out, in section, by a pan cut (14).   5. Profile according to any one of claims 1   a 4, characterized in that said head (15) is. in section, projecting from the side opposite the wall (M) and includes a groove (16)   for receiving a head (21) for clipping the cover element seal (2, 2r, 2s).   6. Corner joint cover (2r, 2s) of a plinth ascent of a floor covering (R), characterized in that it comprises, in cross section, a head projecting towards the inside of the cover -joint and intended to 8tre clip in at least one support profile (11) fixed against a wall and conforms to   any one of claims 1 to 5, and two branches (24,   26) extending on either side of said head (21); and in that it is made up of two rectilinear sections (28r, 28s) making an angle between them.   7. Joint cover according to claim 6, characterized in that the two sections (28s, 28r) are of a length between 2 and 20 centimeters.   1 / 8. Joint cover (2s) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the head is continuous over the entire internal length of the joint cover, the latter being intended at an angle coming out of a wall.   9. Joint cover (2r) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that said head (29r) is discontinuous and is absent in the region of the angle, the joint cover being intended at an inside corner of a wall.   10. Joint cover for ascent in plinth on a wall covering, characterized in that it includes a profile   fastener (1) according to any one of claims 1   a 5, and at least one profile cover (2, 2r, 2s) comprising, in cross section, two branches (24, 26) extending on either side of a projecting head (21, 29r) towards the inside of the joint cover and intended to be clipped into said profile   support (11) fixed against a wall (M).   11. Cover plinth for the plinth of a wall covering, characterized in that it has a fixing profile   (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and to   minus a clip-on joint cover (2, 2r, 2s) conforming to one