FR2998447A1 - Delimitation partition wall for partitioning individual space for horse, has frame including cross-piece and side post with section that acts as fitment structure in U-shaped section or in U-shaped structure of intermediate cross-piece - Google Patents

Abstract

The partition wall (1) has accessories (4A-4D) including a metal frame (40), which extends according to a partition plane (P) and consists of an upper cross-piece and a lower cross-piece (42). One of the cross-pieces includes a U-shaped section whose opening is directed opposite to an internal space (44) that acts as a fitment structure of covering joints (3). The other cross-piece and/or a side post (43) of the metal frame include another closed section that acts as a fitment structure in the U-shaped section or a U-shaped structure of an intermediate cross-piece.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD TO WHICH THE INVENTION RELATES The present invention relates to the general field of horse equipment. It relates in particular to a dividing wall of an individual space for horse.

And it relates even more particularly to a partition wall defining an individual space for a horse which comprises: a plurality of clapboard, a metal structure extending along a partitioning plane and having a closed contour defining a first internal space, which metal structure comprises a top rail, a bottom rail and two side posts, wherein at least the top rail and the lower rail and / or one of the side posts have a U-section profile, whose opening is oriented towards said first internal space at least for the interlocking reception of one or more clapboard, which metal structure optionally further comprises an intermediate crossbar, which is parallel to said upper crossbar and said lower crossbar of the metal structure, which extends between the two lateral uprights of the metal structure, and which intermediate crossmember is sectio H-shaped n consists of two U-section structures arranged head to tail, one of which is oriented towards the top cross member of the metal structure and the other of which is oriented towards the bottom cross member of the structure metal, and - at least one accessory, integrated in said partitioning plane to form an opening in said boundary wall which may optionally be closed, which accessory comprises a metal frame, extending in said partition plane, and having a closed contour defining a second internal space, which metal frame comprises a top rail, a bottom rail and two side posts.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, the individual horse boxes are formed of a plurality of boundary walls attached to each other and / or attached to a building wall. In general, these delimiting partitions each consist of a frame-shaped metal structure in which vertically and / or horizontally extending clapboards are nested. To visualize the inside of the box or to feed the animal, the dividing wall can be equipped with an accessory such as a ventilation grille, a barred window or a hatch with feeder for example. In this case, the accessory in question comprises a metal frame, a part of which is welded or screwed to the metal structure of the partition wall. These accessories are not easy to mount on the boundary wall, and they are not easily removable and replaceable. In addition, the tip of the fastening screws used is likely to protrude from the clapboard and / or the metal frame of the accessory, thus risking the injury of the horse. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to remedy these drawbacks by proposing a very simple technical solution to implement for the mounting of the accessory in the delimitation partition, as soon as the delimitation partition is manufactured. a posteriori, this solution being furthermore very safe for the animal. According to the invention, there is provided a partition for delimiting an individual space for a horse as defined in the introduction, in which - at least one of the lateral uprights of the metal frame of the accessory comprises a first section section U-shaped, whose opening is oriented opposite said second internal space to serve as an interlocking structure of one or more clapboard, - at least one of the upper or lower rails of this metal frame of the accessory comprises a first U-section section, whose opening is oriented opposite to said second internal space to serve as an interlocking structure of one or more clapboard, and - the other of the upper or lower rails and / or the other of the lateral uprights of said metal frame of the accessory comprises a second closed-section section to serve as an interlocking structure in said U-section section of the upper crossbar or the lower crossbar or one of ascended lateral sections of said metal structure, or alternatively, where appropriate, in one of the U-section structures of said intermediate crossmember. Such a delimiting partition makes it possible to mount the accessory on the delimitation partition by simple interlocking.

According to another characteristic of the invention, the two lateral uprights of the metal frame of the accessory each comprise said first U-section section, whose opening is oriented opposite said second internal space to serve as a structure of interlocking one or more clapboard.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower crossbar of the metal frame of the accessory comprises said first U-section section, whose opening is oriented opposite said second internal space to serve as a structure of interlocking one or more clapboard, and - its upper cross member comprises said second closed section section to serve as an interlocking structure in said U-section section of the top cross member of said metal structure, or in said structure to U-section of the intermediate cross member of said metal structure. According to an alternative embodiment of this preferred embodiment, - one of the two lateral uprights of the metal frame of the accessory comprises said second section section closed, and at least one of the lateral uprights of said metal structure comprises a section section section U whose opening is oriented towards said first internal space at least for the interlocking reception of said second closed-section profile of said lateral upright of said metal frame of the accessory, and - the other of the lateral uprights of the metal frame of the accessory comprises said first U-section section, whose opening is oriented opposite said second internal space to serve as nesting structure of one or more clapboard. According to another characteristic of the invention, the profile or the U-section structure, high, low or intermediate cross members of the metal structure, each comprises a base extended on the same side by two lateral wings, and one said lateral wings comprises, at a free end, a lateral cutout adapted to allow the insertion of the clapboard for their interlocking in said metal structure, this lateral cutout being made in said upper crossbar and / or the lower crosspiece of said metal structure.

According to yet another characteristic, the section or U-section structure, high, low or intermediate crosspieces of said metal structure, each comprises a base extended on the same side by two lateral wings, and one of said lateral wings comprises, at one free end, a lateral cutout adapted to allow insertion of the clapboard for their engagement in said metal structure, this lateral cut being made in at least one of the two U-section structures of the intermediate crosspiece of said metallic structure. According to one particularity of the invention, this lateral cut has a width equal to the interlocking clearance, to a width of a clapboard. Still according to another feature, the side wings of the profiles or U-section structures, high, low or intermediate cross members of said metal structure are of identical or substantially identical height.

The second closed-section section of the metal frame of the accessory may have a section shaped square, rectangle, trapezoid or round. According to another feature, the second closed-section section of the accessory has equal external dimensions, with the interlocking clearance, the internal dimensions of the profiles or U-section structures, high or low cross or intermediate of the metal structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT The invention will be further illustrated, without being limited in any way, by the following description of a particular embodiment, given solely by way of example and represented in the appended drawings in which: Figure 1 is a schematic front view of a delimiting partition according to the invention, the metal structure comprises an intermediate rail and which comprises four accessories; - Figure 2 is a simplified partial sectional view of the boundary wall of Figure 1, according to the sectional plane A-A; FIG. 3 is a simplified partial sectional view of the delimiting partition of FIG. 1 along the section plane B-B; - Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of a first accessory of the boundary wall of Figure 1; - Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of a second accessory of the boundary wall of Figure 1; and FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of a third accessory of the delimiting partition of FIG. 1.

In Figure 1, there is shown a dividing wall of an individual space for horse according to the invention. This type of delimitation partition 1 or partition is used to delimit one or more individual spaces for horses, or box, in a building, for example a stable-type building.

Thus, to form a first box (not shown), one can use three delimiting partitions 1 fixed together, associated with a facade element (not shown) with access door. To form an additional box adjacent to the first, it is then only necessary to use two other dividing walls 1, associated with another facade element, for the additional box. It is also possible to use three boundary walls 1, 2 99 844 7 6 associated with a front element with an access door, and a roof, joined together, in order to define an individual space for a horse forming a grassland shelter. As shown in Figure 1, the delimiting partition 1 5 comprises a metal structure 2 in the form of a peripheral frame, in which is arranged a plurality of clapboard 3 and four accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D. This metal structure 2 is here formed of a galvanized metal material to resist oxidation. This metal structure 2 has a closed contour in the form of a square or rectangle and extends along a partitioning plane P (see FIG. 1). It comprises for this purpose an upper cross member 21, a lower cross member 22 and two lateral posts 23 which together define a first internal space 24 in which the cleats 3 and the accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D are arranged. The lateral uprights 23 of the metal structure 2 are here each formed of a square section or rectangular section. According to an alternative embodiment, it could be envisaged that at least one of the two lateral uprights 23 of this metal structure 2 comprises a U-section section whose opening is directed towards said first internal space 24, for example, for the receiving one or more clapboards 3 or an accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D. These lateral uprights 23 comprise fastening means (not shown) making it possible to secure the partition 1, to another identical or similar partition, and / or to the ground and / or to a wall of a building of the following type. stable. The upper cross member 21 and the lower cross member 22 each comprise a U-section section, the opening of which is oriented towards the first internal space 24 of the metal structure 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the delimiting partition 1 comprises advantageously here an intermediate crosspiece 25 which is parallel to the upper cross member 21 and the lower cross member 22, and which extends between the two lateral uprights 23 of the metal structure 2. This intermediate crosspiece 25 has an H-shaped section formed two U-section structures arranged head to tail, one of the openings is oriented towards the upper cross member 21 and the other opening is oriented towards the lower cross member 22. This intermediate cross member 25 to stiffen the metal structure 2 and to ensure better support by interlocking clapboards 3 and accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D. To allow interlocking and holding clap 3 and accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D in the metal structure 2, the section and the U-section structure, high cross members 21, low 22 or intermediate 25 each comprise a base 26 extended on the same side (on the side of the first internal space 24) by two lateral wings 27 (see Figures 1 and 2). Advantageously, the lateral flanges 27 of the sections or U-section structures of the high cross members 21, low 22 or intermediate 25 of the metal structure 2 are here of identical or substantially identical height, this simplifies the manufacture of the product; one piece is to be machined and to be kept in stock in production. Thus, each of these sections and U-section structures, keeps in position the clapboard 3 and accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D in the partition plane P. For this, the internal dimensions in width of the profiles and U-section structures, high crossbars 21, low 22 or intermediate 25 of the metal structure 2 are equal to the set of interlocking close to the outer dimensions of the thickness of the ends of the clapboard 3 opposite. These clapboards 3 have a general shape of lath and / or board and are made of wood, resin or synthetic material. By "clin" is meant here a batten and / or a wooden board which is part of a set of slats and / or planks partially overlapping each other to constitute a part of the dividing wall. clins 3 interlocked vertically between two adjacent crosspieces, high 21, low 22 or intermediate 25, of the metal structure 2, have a length equal to the interlocking clearance, at the distance between the bases 26 of the profiles or section structures in U, of these two adjacent sleepers.

They comprise conventional means allowing them to be mated with one another so as to ensure optimum retention when they are fitted into the metal structure 2. In order to facilitate insertion and interlocking of the claps 3 in the metal structure 2, one of the two lateral wings 27 of the U-section upper structure of the intermediate cross member 25 and one of the two side wings 27 of the U-section section of the lower cross member 22 here comprise a lateral cutout 28. This lateral cutout 28 has an equal width, at play nesting close, at a width of a wink 3.

Alternatively, it could be envisaged to arrange differently such lateral cutouts, for example, only in each of the lateral wings 27 of the U-section structures of the intermediate crosspiece 25, or only in each of the lateral wings 27 of the cross-section section. U high 21 and low 22 cross members.

As shown in FIG. 1, the delimiting partition 1 here comprises four accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D integrated in the partitioning plane P to each constitute an opening in said partition 1. As detailed in more detail subsequently, this opening may be closed according to the function of the accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D.

These four accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D jointly comprise a metal frame 40 which, once in position, extends in the partition plane P of the metal structure 2. This metal frame 40 is here formed of a galvanized metal material to resist oxidation.

The metal frame 40 has a closed contour in the shape of a square or rectangle. It comprises an upper cross member 41, a lower cross member 42 and two lateral posts 43 which together define a second internal space 44 in which different elements are arranged to fulfill the very function of the accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, as described more in detail later.

In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, the lower cross member 42 and the lateral uprights 43 of the metal frame 40 each comprise a first section 51 with a U-section, the opening of which is oriented opposite the second internal space 44 for serving of interlocking structure of one or more clapboard 3, and the upper cross member 41 comprises a second section 61 closed section to serve as an interlocking structure in the U-section section of the upper cross member 21 and / or the lower U-section structure of the intermediate crosspiece 25. Thus, it is understood that thanks to the invention, the accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D is fitted into the metal structure 2 in a simple and safe manner, without requiring complementary attachment accessory such as fixing screws, likely to injure the horse. The first U-section section 51 of the metal frame 40 comprises a base 52 extended on the same side (on the opposite side to the second internal space 44) by two lateral wings 53, to cooperate with one or more clapboard 3 (see FIG. 3 to 6). This first section 51 has internal dimensions in equal width, the interlocking play near, outer dimensions in thickness of the ends of clapboard 3 opposite (see Figure 3). As can be seen in FIGS. 4 to 6, the bases 52 of the first U-section sections 51 of the lateral uprights 43 of the metal frame 40 comprise an upper extension 52A to accommodate between them the second section 61 with a closed section forming the cross-member 41. More particularly, this second section 61 closed section of the corresponding upper cross member 41 comprises two ends which are welded to the upper extensions 52A of said bases 52 corresponding side posts 43. This second section 61 closed section here has a square section. Alternatively, it could be envisaged that it has a different closed section, for example rectangular, trapezoidal, or round. The second section 61 closed section of the metal frame 40 of the accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D comprises a base 62 extended on the same side (the side opposite the second internal space 44) by two lateral wings 63 which are connected between them by a closure wall 64 parallel to the base 62 (see Figures 2 and 4 to 6). This second section 61 here has external dimensions in equal width, the interlocking clearance, the internal dimensions in width of the profiles and / or U-section structures, high cross members 21, low 22 and intermediate 25 of the structure metallic 2.

To secure the attachment of the accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, complementary assembly means (not shown), for example of the bolt type, can be provided between the second section 51 with a closed section of the metal frame 40 and the section or U-section structure of the metal structure 2, in which or in which it is fitted.

As shown in Figure 1, several accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D are here arranged in the delimiting partition 1. A first accessory 4A, shown in more detail in Figure 4, consists of a barreled accessory, type grid food supply, which includes rungs 70 parallel to the lateral uprights 43, and a passage 71. A second accessory 4B, shown in greater detail in Figure 5, consists of an accessory, the type of ventilation grid , similar to that shown in Figure 4, but which is devoid of a food passage. A third accessory 4C, shown in more detail in Figure 6, consists of a barred window whose frame is formed by the metal frame 40, and which is provided with a hinged pivoting door, associated with a latch closure. A fourth accessory 4D (see Figure 1), arranged below the intermediate crosspiece 25, is similar to that of Figure 6, but it is distinguished by the fact that the bars are replaced by clap 33 on which can be attached a feeder (not shown). This 4D accessory then consists of a pivoting flap with a manger. Alternatively, one could consider other types of accessories comprising such a metal frame, for example a full wood opening window.

In practice, it is generally planned to arrange from one to four accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D by delimitation partition 1. To fit the clapboards 3 into the metal structure 2, they are inserted, one by one, between the high cross member 21 and the U-section upper structure of the intermediate cross member 25, and between the U-section lower structure of the intermediate cross member 25 and the lower cross member 22. For this, they are inclined slightly to insert their two ends simultaneously, either inserting a first end of the clasp 3, then the second end by passing through the side cut 28 mentioned above.

To fit an accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D in the metal structure 2, it fits its second section 61 closed section of the upper cross member 41 in the U-section section of the upper cross member 21 of the metal structure 2, or in the lower section U-shaped structure of the intermediate crosspiece 25, and is slid until it abuts against the clapboard or 3 already in position. Then it fits one or more other clapboard 31, 32 below the accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D (between its U-section section of the lower cross member 42 and the profile or U-section structure, facing of the lower cross member 22 or of the intermediate cross member 25 of the metal structure 2) so as to lock the latter in the direction of the height. As shown in Figure 1, for the first and second accessories 4A, 4B, the flap 31 is positioned horizontally to be fitted between the U-section section of the lower cross member 42 of the metal frame 40 of the accessory 4A, 4B and the U-section upper structure of the intermediate crosspiece 25 of the metal structure 2.

Preferably, for reasons of aesthetics, several clapboard 32 may be fitted vertically below the accessory 4C, 4D, as is the case for the third and fourth accessories 4C, 4D (see Figure 1). Then, other accessories and / or other clapboard 3 may be inserted in a similar manner until the first internal space 24 of the dividing wall 1 is full. As mentioned above, it is possible to secure the position of the accessories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D by complementary assembly means (not shown), of the bolt type (arranged to cross the upper cross member 41 and the profile or the structure U-section, the upper cross member 21 or the intermediate cross member 25). The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown, but the skilled person will be able to make any variant within his mind.

According to an alternative embodiment according to the invention, it could be envisaged that the lower cross member 42 of the metal frame 40 of the accessory 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D comprises the second section 61 with closed section, the lateral uprights 43 and the transom high 41 of this metal frame 40 then each comprising a section section U.

In this case, the lower cross member 42 of the metal frame 40 is fitted into the U-section upper structure of the intermediate crossmember 25 or into the U-section section of the lower cross member 22, and the cross-section profiles U side uprights 43 and the upper cross 41 receive the clapboard 3 nested.

According to an alternative embodiment of the metal structure 2 of the delimiting partition 1 according to the invention, it could be envisaged that at least one of the lateral uprights 23 of the metal structure 2 comprises a U-section section whose opening is oriented towards the first internal space 24. In this case, it is possible to envisage an accessory of which a lateral upright 43 of the metal frame 40 comprises the second section 61 closed section for its interlocking in said U-shaped lateral upright 23. particularity of this embodiment, one could also consider an accessory which one of the lateral uprights 43 of the metal frame 40 would include the second section 61 closed section and the other of the lateral uprights 43, the high cross 41 and the cross 42 of the metal frame 40 comprise a U-section section whose opening would be oriented opposite the second internal space 44. It will be possible to it also consider another accessory including a lateral amount 43 of the metal frame 40 comprise the second section 61 closed section and whose upper cross member 41 or the lower cross member 42 of the metal frame 40 also include the second section 61 closed section, so to arrange this accessory in an angle of the metal structure 2. Note that the delimiting partition 1 according to the invention may be devoid of an intermediate cross. The object of the present invention facilitates the mounting of the accessories in the delimitation wall, in the factory and / or on the equipped site, to meet the demands and needs of users. He also participates in improving the safety of the horse housed in the box equipped with such partitioning structures.

Claims (9)

1. A delimitation wall of an individual space for a horse which comprises: - a plurality of clapboard (3), - a metal structure (2) extending along a partitioning plane (P) and having a closed contour defining a first internal space (24), which metal structure (2) comprises a top rail (21), a lower rail (22) and two side posts (23), wherein at least the upper rail (21) and the lower rail (22) and / or one of the lateral uprights (23) comprise a U-section section, the opening of which is oriented towards said first internal space (24) at least for the interlocking reception of one or more clins (3), which metal structure (2) optionally further comprises an intermediate crossbar (25), which is parallel to said upper crossbar (21) and said lower crossbar (22) of the metal structure (2), which s' extends between the two lateral uprights (23) of the metal structure e (2), and which cross section (25) is H-shaped section made of two U-section structures arranged head to tail, one of the openings is oriented towards the upper cross member (21) of the metal structure (2) and the other openings of which is oriented towards the lower crossbar (22) of the metal structure (2), - at least one accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) integrated in said partitioning plane (P) to constitute an opening in said delimiting partition (1) which can optionally be closed, which accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) comprises a metal frame (40), extending in said partitioning plane (P) , and having a closed contour defining a second internal space (44), which metal frame (40) comprises a top rail (41), a bottom rail (42) and two side posts (43), characterized in that - at minus one of the lateral uprights (43) of the metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B , 4C, 4D) comprises a first U-section section (51), the opening of which is oriented opposite said second internal space (44) to serve as an interlocking structure of one or more clapboard (3). at least one of the upper (41) or lower (42) crosspieces of said metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) comprises said first U-section section (51), whose opening is oriented opposite said second internal space (44) to serve as an interlocking structure of one or more clapboard (3), and - the other of the top (41) or low (42) ) and / or the other of the lateral uprights (43) of said metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) comprises a second section (61) with a closed section to serve as an interlocking structure in said U-section section of the upper cross member (21) or the lower cross member (22) or of one of the lateral uprights (23) of said metal structure (2), or, if appropriate, in the one of the said U-section structures of said intermediate web (25). 2. Partition wall according to claim 1, characterized in that said two lateral uprights (43) of the metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) each comprise said first section section (51). U-shaped, whose opening is oriented opposite said second internal space (44) to serve as an interlocking structure of one or more clapboard (3). 3. partition delimitation according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that - said lower crossbar (42) of the metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) comprises said first section ( 51) with a U-shaped section, the opening of which is oriented opposite said second internal space (44) to serve as an interlocking structure of one or more clapboard (3), and in that - said upper cross-member (41) of the metal frame (40) of said attachment (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) comprises said second closed-section section (61) to serve as an interlocking structure in said U-section section of the top cross member (21). ) of said metal structure (2), or in said U-section structure of the intermediate cross member (25) of said metal structure (2). 4. Partition wall according to claim 1, characterized in that - one of the two lateral uprights (43) of the metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) comprises said second section (61 ) with a closed section, and at least one of the lateral uprights (23) of said metal structure (2) comprises a U-section section whose opening is oriented towards said first internal space (24) at least for the interlocking reception said second closed section section (61) of said lateral upright (43) of said metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D), and that - the other of the lateral uprights (23) of the metal frame (40) of the accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) comprises said first U-section section (51), the opening of which is oriented opposite to said second internal space (44) to serve as a interlocking structure of one or more clapboard (3). 5. partition delimitation according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said section or said U-section structure, high (21), low (22) or intermediate (25) cross members of the metal structure ( 2), each comprises a base (26) extended on the same side by two lateral wings (27), one of said lateral wings (27) comprising, at one free end, a lateral cutout (28) adapted to allow the insertion of clapboard (3) for their interlocking in said metal structure (2), which lateral cutout (28) is made in the upper crossbar (21) and / or the lower crossbar (22) of said metal structure (2). 6. partition delimitation according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said section or said U-section structure, high (21), low (22) or intermediate (25) crosspieces of said metal structure ( 2), each comprises a base (26) extended on the same side by two lateral wings (27), one of said lateral wings (27) comprising, at one free end, a lateral cutout (28) adapted to allow the insertion of claps (3) for their interlocking in said metal structure (2), which lateral cutout (28) is made in at least one of the two U-section structures of the intermediate crosspiece (25) of said metal structure ( 2). 7. partition delimitation according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that said lateral cutout (28) has a width equal to the interlocking set, to a width of a clap (3). 8. Partition wall according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the lateral flanges (27) of the profiles or U-section structures, the upper (21), low (22) or intermediate (25) ) of said metal structure (2) are of identical or substantially identical height. 9. partition delimitation according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the second section (61) closed section of said accessory (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) has equal external dimensions, the interlocking set to the inner dimensions of U-section profiles or structures, upper (21) or lower (22) or intermediate (25) crosspieces of the metal structure (2).