FR2962151A1 - FLAT, IN PARTICULAR FLAT, DOOR, GATE OR SIMILAR, COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ADJUSTABLE HINGE - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wing for an opening comprising a panel supported by a frame (1), and at least one adjustable hinge (2) allowing it to hang on a hinge, said hinge (2) being connected to said frame (1) by means assembly comprising a counter-piece (4) arranged in a housing (9a) inside said frame (1) facing at least a first oblong slot (6) extending on the front face (11) of said frame ( 1), said hinge (2) having a second oblong slot (14) perpendicular to said first oblong slot (6) and a locking piece (7) of said hinge (2), said parts being assembled by at least one fastening (8). It is characterized in that said counterpart (4) and / or said housing (9a) comprises locking means (12) arranged to block the position of said counterpart (4) in said housing (9a) without risk of loss inside the frame (1).

Description

FLAT, IN PARTICULAR FLAT, DOOR, GATE OR SIMILAR, COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ADJUSTABLE HINGE

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a flap, in particular flap, door, gate or the like, comprising a panel supported by a hollow peripheral frame, said flap comprising at least one hinge allowing it to hang on a hinge sealed in a wall or the like, said hinge being connected to said frame by assembly means for adjusting the position of said hinge in at least two directions orthogonal to said hinge during attachment of said flap, said assembly means comprising a counterpart arranged for be disposed in an inner housing in said frame having at least a first oblong slot extending on the front face of said frame, said hinge comprising at least a second oblong slot perpendicular to said first oblong slot, a locking piece of said hinge and at at least one fixing member for assembling said parts together, namely the locking piece, the hinge and the counterpart.

PRIOR ART: Conventionally, the shutter doors, door, gate or similar, available on the market can be equipped with hinges, adjustable or non-adjustable, whose position must be adjusted relative to that of the hinges, previously sealed in a wall and not allowing themselves any subsequent adaptation.

The non-adjustable hinges are traditionally fixed one after the other appropriately on the leaves directly on the site, after raising the corresponding measurements and proceeded to the various holes for fixing the hinges by screws. Such a procedure does not, however, give complete satisfaction, in particular because of its binding and tedious nature. Each flap receiving on average at least two or even three hinges, this technique indeed involves many gestures, sometimes a trial and error, and yet requiring a lot of precision to obtain a suitable result, namely a flapper perfectly plumb. Moreover, this way of proceeding can also be dangerous, for example in the context of installing shutters on windows above a ground floor, because it forces the workers to work. height, and use a ladder or scaffold.

Adjustable hinges help to overcome some of these problems. Indeed, they are generally attached to the wings during their manufacture, which advantageously contributes to a time saving at the site where it is sufficient to make their adjustment relative to the hinges, regardless of any measurement record.

The adjustable hinge described in the publication EP 1 231 347 can thus be moved horizontally and / or vertically with respect to the shutter flap which is equipped with it. It has an oblong hole through which a fixing screw can pass and is sandwiched between a cap which covers it and the guide in its adjusting movement and a retaining plate disposed against the front face of the frame of said leaf. The hinge and the cover are guided in perpendicular translation relative to one another and can be locked in position on said plate after adjustment. Because of the presence of said platen, such a solution has the disadvantage of increasing the thickness of the hinge, which has a negative impact on the final aesthetic appearance of the leaf. On the other hand, the use has shown that in case of excessive tightening of the fastening screw of the hinge, the profile forming the frame can undergo irreversible deformations.

Publication CH 690 503 relates to a system for fixing a hinge on a hollow profile, comprising a locking piece and a counterpart between which the hinge is sandwiched and held by a fixing screw. After the assembly of these three parts, the counterpart is introduced inside the hollow section through an oblong slot extending on the front face of said section, then locked in the hollow section by rotation of a quarter turn. Such a device has several disadvantages. Indeed, when the fastening screw is insufficiently tightened, the assembly may be discarded, causing the fall of the counterpart inside the section which is unrecoverable, and the stall of the wing. In addition, the hinge is fixed with only one screw, which can be very insufficient especially in case of strong wind, likely to deform or tear the hinge.

The publication DE 10 2007 058130 substantially corresponds to the preamble of claim 1 and proposes a flap leaf having a peripheral groove in which can slide a counterpart provided with a threaded rod receiving the clamping nut of an adjustable hinge. The locking position of the hinge is completed by a rivet placed at the free end of the hinge. The peripheral groove has the disadvantage of being apparent and constitutes in fact a dust and moisture retention zone favoring the formation of foams, as well as the rivet and the clamping nut are apparent, which has an incidence negative on the final aesthetic appearance of the wing. In addition, the counterpart can not be locked in the groove independently of the hinge. This solution requires the installer to pre-assemble the counter-piece to the hinge before assembly.

The existing solutions are therefore not satisfactory. The present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages by proposing a solution to ensure the strength of the fixing system of an adjustable hinge on a leaf, while preserving the overall aesthetic appearance of said leaf. The invention also aims to provide a simple design solution, which can use an inexpensive manufacturing process and applicable to any type of leaf provided with a hollow peripheral frame.

For this purpose, the invention relates to a shutter of the type indicated in the preamble, characterized in that said counterpart and / or said housing comprises locking means arranged to block and correctly maintain the position of said counterpart in said housing. without risk of loss within said frame.

According to an alternative embodiment, said counterpart and said housing have complementary interlocking forms. The housing may for example have a lower section than the profile forming said frame. In this case, it may be delimited by the front face of the frame and two l-shaped tabs facing each other and extending into the interior space of the frame perpendicular to said front face.

According to another embodiment, said housing may be delimited by the internal volume of the profile forming said frame, so as to adapt said adjustable hinge to the profiles used to make the flapper frames, without modification.

According to a feature of the invention, said means for blocking the counterpart in the housing comprise at least one spring tab which can be attached to or integrated with said counterpart.

If the tongue-spring is reported, the against-piece may comprise a simple flat and elongated bar, arranged to be pressed at the rear of the front face of the frame and provided with tapped holes for receiving the fastener.

If the tongue-spring is integrated, the counter-piece may comprise a molded part defining a flat and elongated fixing zone, arranged to be pressed at the rear of the front face of the frame, and the tongue-spring is arranged for extend between the fastening area and the rear face of the frame. In this case, the attachment zone of the counterpart may comprise a bar attached to the molded part, or inserts overmolded in the molded part, the bar and the inserts being provided with tapped holes for receiving said fixing member.

Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the invention, said locking piece advantageously comprises on its rear face a recess of complementary shape to that of said hinge.

An additional feature is further defined by the fact that said locking member has on its front face a recess including at least one bore and arranged to receive a form of complementary cache said recess arranged to hide said fasteners. According to a preferred embodiment, said locking piece comprises two aligned bores, while said cover is elongated to hide said bores.

According to the invention, said hinge may also comprise a rounded end while said locking piece has a partially rounded central zone complementary to said hinge.

Brief description of the drawings:

The present invention and its advantages will appear better in the following description of several embodiments given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 represents an exploded perspective view showing a hinge and connecting means for connecting it to a peripheral frame of a leaf according to the invention, according to a first embodiment, - Figure 2 is a front view of the frame carrying the parts shown in Figure 1 and assembled, FIG. 3 is a sectional view along the section plane BB of FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a sectional view along the sectional plane AA of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 3 are assembly means according to a second embodiment; FIGS. 6 and 7 are views similar to FIG. 4 showing the assembly means of FIG. 5 associated with two different frames; FIG. perspective view of a part of the counterpart of the assembly means of Figure 5, and - Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 8 of a counterpart according to a third embodiment.

Illustration of the invention and different ways of making it:

With reference to the figures, the invention relates to a leaf (not shown), for example a flap, for an opening such as a window or the like, conventionally comprising a panel of aluminum, PVC, wood or the like, fitted into an edge 10 in " U "of a hollow peripheral frame 1, preferably made from extruded profiles of aluminum, PVC or the like.

This type of leaf conventionally comprises at least one hinge 2 consisting of a flat part 20, one end 3 is closed in round to be threaded on a hinge previously sealed in the wall bordering the opening to attach the wing. Hinge 2 is an ironwork element commonly made of metal, such as iron, aluminum, stainless steel or the like. It can have many shapes or finishes contributing to the aesthetics and overall style of the door.

In the embodiment shown, the hinge 2 is connected to the frame 1 by means of assembly allowing its adjustment in two orthogonal directions and having a counterpart 4 provided with five holes aligned on the same axis, at least three of which are 5, a locking piece 7 having three aligned bores 70 and three fixing screws 8. Of course, the number of threaded holes and fixing screws is not limiting.

After assembly, the hinge 2 is held tight against the frame 1, being sandwiched between the counter-piece 4 and the locking piece 7. These parts are interconnected by the fastening screws 8, introduced into the bores 70 of the locking piece 7 and then screwed into the threaded holes 5 of the counterpart 4. The large extent of the bearing surfaces between the different parts, and in particular of the counterpart 4 on the frame 1, makes it possible to to obtain a solid assembly avoiding any deformation of the frame 1 in the event of strong wind.

As can be seen in FIG. 3, the counterpart 4 consists of a bar, preferably a flat, elongated metal rod having a parallelepipedal section which is housed inside the frame 1 in a housing 9a of complementary parallelepipedal section. , so that the threaded holes 5 are placed facing an oblong slot 6 extending on the front face 11 of said frame 1. In this first embodiment, the profile is modified to create a specific housing 9a which the section is smaller than the profile section la. This housing 9a is delimited by the front face of the frame 1 and two lugs 13 in the shape of "L" facing each other and extending in the interior space of the profile perpendicularly to the front face 11. This profile the modified can be classically produced by extrusion. Of course, any other embodiment for creating a housing within the profile is possible.

The counterpart 4 is held correctly in place in the housing 9a without risk that it falls inside the frame by means of blocking. In the example illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, these blocking means are attached and comprise a tongue-spring 12 in the shape of a "U", for example made of stainless steel spring, whose two lugs 120 are engaged in the two holes Of course, such an embodiment is not exclusive and any other means for blocking the counterpart 4 in the housing 9a, such as in particular another spring member, a needle screw , a pair of rivets or the like, would also be suitable. Other embodiments are also described with reference to Figures 5 to 9. The hinge 2 comprises conventionally an oblong slot 14, oriented perpendicularly to the oblong slot 6 of the frame 1. The fact of shifting it downwardly or upwardly, and / or to the left or to the right, along these two slots 6, 14 makes it possible to adjust vertically and / or horizontally its position with respect to a hinge sealed in the wall ( not shown).

The hinge 2 adjustable according to the invention can also be adapted to any type of profiles Ib, the conventional, used to form frames 1 flapper. Two examples of profiles lb, are shown in Figures 6 and 7 in which the housing 9b, 9c for receiving the counterpart 80, 90 corresponds to the inner volume of said profile. In these examples, the counterpart 80, 90 consists of a molded part for example of synthetic or composite materials, incorporating the locking means to form a single piece. These locking means are in the form of a spring-shaped tongue 82, 92 whose ends 83, 93 are intended to bear against the bottom 110 of the profile lb, 1c and whose apex comprises a fixing zone 84 , 94 flat and elongate, intended to be pressed at the rear of the front face 11 of the profile lb, lc. In the example illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 8, the fastening zone 84 comprises an elongated rod 85 of parallelepipedal section housed in a recess in the counterpart 80. This rod 85 is preferably metallic and has tapped holes 5 for receiving the fixing member (s) 8 of the adjustable hinge 2. FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment variant in which the threaded holes 5 are provided in inserts 95, preferably made of metal, overmoulded with the counterpart 90. These counterparts 80, 90 comprise notches 87, 97 provided in tabs. 86, 96 to fit on an inner rib 111 of the profile lb, 1c so as to center the counterpart on the oblong slot 6 of the profile. Any other equivalent embodiment of these counterparts is possible.

An additional feature of the invention further provides that the hinge 2 is terminated by a rounded end 21 while the locking piece 7 has a central region 72 partially rounded and complementary. Such a structure makes it possible to increase the adjustment stroke of the position of the hinge 2 without discovering the oblong slot 14.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, the locking piece 7 has a recess 15 of complementary shape to that of the flat piece 20 forming the hinge 2. Consequently, the hinge 2 is guided in translation and then blocked by the two shoulders 71 that define the upper and lower edges of said recess 15 when clamped against the frame 1, between the counterpart 4 and the locking piece 7. Such a structure thus completes the assembly of the hinge 2 on the frame 1 , and to avoid any unwanted pivoting of said hinge 2.

Furthermore, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the locking piece 7 has on its front face 16 a recess 17 including the bores 70 and arranged to receive a complementary shape-shaped cover 18 designed to mask said bores 70 and therefore the fixing screws 8. The cover 18 is preferably clipped into the recess 17 and of thickness such that its front face 19 is flush with the front face 16 of the locking piece 7 or slightly protruding as shown on the figures. The presence of such a cover 18 advantageously preserves the aesthetic appearance of the leaf and complicate access to the fastening screws 8 to minimize the risk of theft of the hinge 2 and the assembly means which the metal is sometimes coveted at the moment.

Possibilities of industrial application: It is clear from this description that the invention achieves the goals set, namely to ensure the strength of the assembly between an adjustable hinge 2 and a frame 1, while preserving the aesthetic appearance a leaf equipped with such hinge 2 adjustable.

On the other hand, all the constituent parts of the invention is characterized by a simplicity of structure to facilitate their manufacture and their implementation.

In the example shown, the locking piece 7 as well as the cover 18 have edges provided with an ornament conferring the beating a particular aesthetic. Of course, the locking piece 7 and the cover 18 can be equipped with any other type of ornamentation, or simply have straight edges giving the wing a more contemporary aesthetic. These different possible forms do not interfere with their general technical function.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described but extends to any modification and variation obvious to a person skilled in the art while remaining within the scope of protection defined in the appended claims.

Claims (15)

REVENDICATIONS1. A door, gate or the like, comprising a panel supported by a hollow peripheral frame (1), said leaf comprising at least one adjustable hinge (2) enabling it to be hooked on a hinge sealed in a wall or the like, said hinge (2) being connected to said frame (1) by assembly means for adjusting the position in at least two orthogonal directions of said hinge (2) with respect to said hinge during the attachment of said leaf, said means for assembly comprising a counter-piece (4, 80, 90) arranged to be arranged in a housing (9a, 9b, 9c) inside said frame (1) facing at least a first oblong slot (6) extending over the front face (11) of said frame (1), said hinge (2) having a second oblong slot (14) perpendicular to said first oblong slot (6), a locking piece (7) of said hinge (2) and at at least one fixing member (8) for assembling said pieces between e They are the locking piece (7), the hinge (2) and the counter-piece (4, 80, 90), characterized in that said counter-piece (4, 80, 90) and / or said housing ( 9a, 9b, 9c) comprises locking means (12, 82, 92) arranged to block and correctly hold said counterpart in place in said housing without risk of loss inside said frame (1). 2. Flapper according to claim 1, characterized in that said housing (9a) and said counterpart (4) have forms of complementary interlocking. 3. Wing according to claim 2, characterized in that said housing (9a) has a section smaller than the section of the profile (la) forming said frame (1). 4. Flapper according to claim 3, characterized in that said housing (9a) is delimited by the front face (11) of said frame (1) and two lugs (13) in the form of "L" facing and extending in the interior space of the profile (la) forming said frame (1) perpendicularly to said front face (11). 5. Flapper according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said housing (9b, 9c) is defined by the internal volume of the profile (lb, lc) forming said frame (1). 6. Wing according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said locking means of said counterpart (4) in said housing (9a) comprise at least one tongue-spring (12) attached to said counterpart (4). 7. Wing according to claim 6, characterized in that said counterpart (4) consists of a flat and elongated bar, arranged to be pressed at the rear of the front face of the frame (1), and provided with threaded holes for receiving said fastener (8). 8. Wing according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said means for blocking said counterpart (80, 90) in said housing (9b, 9c) comprise at least one spring tab (82, 92) integrated in said counterpart (80, 90). 9. Flapper according to claim 8, characterized in that said counterpart (80, 90) comprises a molded part defining an attachment zone (84, 94) flat and elongated, arranged to be plated at the rear of the face front (11) of the frame (1) and a tongue-spring (82, 92) arranged to extend between the fixing area and the rear face (110) of said frame. 10. Flapper according to claim 9, characterized in that the fixing zone (84) of said counterpart (80) comprises a bar (85) attached to said molded part and provided with threaded holes (5) for receiving said member. fixing (8). 11. Flapper according to claim 9, characterized in that the attachment zone (94) of said counterpart (90) comprises inserts (95) overmolded in said molded part and provided with tapped holes (5) for receiving said member. fixing (8). 12. Wing according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said locking piece (7) has on its rear face a recess (15) of complementary shape to that of said hinge (2). 13. Leaf according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said locking piece (7) has on its front face (16) a recess (17) arranged to receive a cover (18) of complementary shape to said recess ( 17) and mask said fasteners (8). 14. A wing according to claim 13, characterized in that said locking piece (7) comprises at least two bores (70) aligned and in that said cover (18) is elongated to hide said bores (70). 15. Wing according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said hinge (2) has a rounded end (21) and in that said locking piece (7) comprises a central region (71) partially rounded complementary to said hinge (2).