FR3039578A1 - GROUND BINDING DEVICE FOR A SHELTER FOR EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN APPROVAL BASIN - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (D) for ground connection (S) of a shelter (A) for outdoor equipment composed of roof elements (E), the device is of the type comprising at least one subassembly (300) attached to each roof element (E) and at least one fixed subassembly (400) to the ground (S), the fixed subassembly (400) to the ground (S) being a sole (410) equipped with a rod (420) movably mounted to move from an integrated position to the sole (410) to a position protruding from the sole (410). The device is remarkable in that the subassembly (300) attached to the roof element (E) comprises a plate (320), a handle (310) pivoting relative to the plate (320) and a setting means in movement of the rod, said handle (310) rotating relative to its plate (320) to move from a rest position to a locking position of the rod (420) when projecting so that the roof element (E) is bonded to the ground (S). Applications: shelter for outdoor equipment, shelter for swimming pool.

Description

GROUND-CONNECTING DEVICE FOR A SHELTER FOR EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN ACCREDITATION BASIN

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of lightweight buildings housing outdoor equipment such as swimming pool cover devices and in particular adaptations for linking the soil in the best conditions, the constituent elements of these constructions.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART

Outdoor facilities such as ornamental ponds, terraces, etc ... can be protected by light constructions such as shelters for ornamental pools, shelters for terraces, etc .... It is particularly important to be able to guarantee good grounding of these light constructions, in particular to control access to the equipment and that these constructions are resistant to the force of the wind.

These shelters conventionally comprise a plurality of mobile and / or removable roof elements in order to change their position and to propose several configurations: - complete coverage, - partial coverage, - complete opening.

The roof elements can then be equipped with rolling means on the edge of the pool and can adopt a nesting configuration or stack at the end of the pool.

The setting in motion can be manual or motorized.

A partial opening configuration is to tilt one or more roof elements on one of its edges by raising the other edge.

The number of fasteners required for the ground connection of such shelters makes the operation of releasing the roofing elements or fastening them particularly long. Recently, in order to propose an automatic fixing of the roof elements of a pond shelter, the applicant has devised the solution described in patent EP2740862.

In this document, the device ensured the attachment of the roof elements of an ornamental pond shelter, the roof elements being movable in horizontal translation to move from an extended position above the basin to a folded position and vice -versa, said roof elements being provided with flanges coming into contact with the ground, said device comprising a subset integral with the ground and a subassembly integral with the rim of the roof element. This device was remarkable in that the subassembly secured to the ground included a tab mounted to move relative to the ground and which passed during the deployment movement and during the passage of the roof element to which it is intended, a rest position where it does not constitute an obstacle to the displacement of the roof element, to a raised position where it comes to cooperate, for restraint purposes, with the integral subassembly of the roof element.

This document had the advantage of proposing an automatic fixing solution but which requires the mobility of the roof elements to raise or lower the bracket. However, in certain configurations such as that of a removable flat cover, the roof elements can be removed by lifting by the user and not by a motorized movement in translation.

In addition, the possibility of tilting of the roof element while the leg is raised is not considered while the configuration of a removable flat cover provides this possibility. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Starting from a pre-established specification for the ground connection of a flat and removable shelter for pond amenity, the applicant conducted research to propose a binding solution overcoming the disadvantages described above. This research led to the design and construction of an automatic ground connection device that is independent of the movement of the roof elements and allows tilting of the roof elements. This device can be applied not only to removable flat shelters but also to a plurality of shelter configurations.

According to the invention, the device which carries out the ground connection of an outdoor equipment shelter composed of movable or removable roof elements, is of the type comprising at least one subassembly attached to each roof element and at least one subassembly fixed to the ground, the subassembly attached to the ground being a sole equipped with a rod mounted to move from an integrated position to the sole to a projecting position relative to the sole, said rod being preformed with a retaining surface protruding from the sole when the rod is protruding from the sole.

This device is remarkable in that the subassembly attached to the roof element comprises a plate, a handle pivoting relative to the plate and a means for moving the rod, said handle rotating relative to its plate for moving from a rest position to a locking position of said rod retaining surface when projecting so that the roof element is bonded to the ground.

This feature is particularly advantageous in that it makes it possible to propose a movement of the rod that does not depend on the setting in motion of the roof element.

Thus, it is possible to exploit the fastening device of the invention on shelters whose roof elements can not be moved during a coherent movement of all the roof elements and in particular those, such as shelters. removable pool plates, whose roof elements can be raised and moved manually by their user. Of course, such a device can also be exploited if the roof elements are set in motion coherently.

The technical solution proposed makes it possible to adapt to the different configurations of setting in motion and is therefore more versatile than the known solutions of the prior art.

According to another particularly advantageous feature of the invention, the means for moving the rod comprises a set of two magnets, one of which is connected to the plate and the other is associated with the rod, the magnetic attraction allowing the projection of the rod. The implementation by magnets avoids the use of an actuator and does not require too much precision.

According to another particularly advantageous feature of the invention, said magnets are defined and arranged in such a way that their respective magnetic fields attract each other in one position and repel each other on either side of this position. Such a characteristic is implemented by sizing and orientation of the magnetic fields. Thus, not only the projecting but also the return to position can be implemented. Such a feature is particularly useful for the use of the device on a shelter which several roof elements would move near the same subsets fixed to the ground.

According to another particularly advantageous feature of the invention, said handle is preformed with a protruding rib adopting a semicircular profile and said sole is preformed with a groove adopting a semi-circular profile adapted to form a pivot connection when the The roof element tilts on its side in the open position and that, on one of its sides, the handle comes into contact with the sole. The fixing device of the invention thus allows a partial opening position of the shelter by allowing the tilting of the roof element on one of its edges while maintaining the rod protruding. Not only the fastening device authorizes movement but also participates in that part of the subassembly attached to the roof element and a part of the subassembly fixed to the ground cooperate to form a pivot point connection during the switchover . The versatility of the fastening device of the invention is therefore increased. Other characteristics participate, whether or not associated with the invention, among these: the device is equipped with a means for keeping said handle in the locked position; - said retaining surface consists of two horizontal branches projecting on either side of the free end of the rod; said handle comprises a hollow core opening laterally and in front of which said retaining surface is positioned during the projecting of the rod, said hollow core being preformed by at least one open bearing coming to be positioned under said horizontal branches when rotation of the handle for retaining the roof element; the roof element comprises a frame of profiles, the axis of rotation of the handle relative to the plate is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the section of the roof element to which it is attached; - The end of the rod in connection with the sole is equipped with a rotation shaft whose axis is oriented to be parallel to the pivot axis of the handle; - The device is equipped with a return means in the rest position of said handle; - Said roof element is equipped with a preformed body of a bearing surface to cooperate with a preformed surface in the sole for guiding purposes.

Of course, the invention also relates to the shelter for outdoor equipment such as a removable flat pool cover, equipped with such a fixing device.

The basic concepts of the invention having been described above in their most elementary form, other details and characteristics will emerge more clearly on reading the description which follows and with reference to the appended drawings, giving non-limiting example, an embodiment of a device and a shelter according to the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a schematic drawing of an outer top view in perspective of a removable flat cover in the deployed position;

Figure 2 is a schematic drawing of a perspective top view of the shelter of Figure 1 in a stacked position;

Figure 3 shows the drawing of Figure 1 with a roof element in tilted position;

Figure 4 is a schematic drawing of a top view in external perspective of a single roof element fixed to the ground;

Figure 5 is a schematic drawing of an external side view of an embodiment of a fastener according to the invention in locked position;

Figure 6 is a schematic drawing of an outer front view of the device of Figure 5 with the rod in the raised position and the handle in the locked position;

Figure 6a is a schematic drawing of a top view of the sole sole with the stem in the retracted position;

Figure 7 is a schematic drawing of a front sectional view along the sectional plane A-A defined in Figure 5 of the device of Figure 5 with the rod in the lowered position;

Figure 8 is a schematic drawing of a front sectional view along the sectional plane A-A defined in Figure 5 of the device of Figure 5 with the rod in the raised position;

Figure 9 is a schematic drawing of a front sectional view along the sectional plane A-A defined in Figure 5 of the device of Figure 5 with the rod in the raised position and the handle in the locked position;

Figure 9a is a schematic drawing of a side sectional view along the section plane C-C defined in Figure 9 of the device;

Figure 10 is a schematic drawing of a front sectional view along the section plane B-B defined in Figure 5 of the device of Figure 5 with the handle in the locked position and at the beginning of tilting;

Figure 11 is a schematic drawing of a front sectional view along the sectional plane B-B defined in Figure 5 of the device of Figure 5 with the handle in the locked position and end tilting.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As illustrated in the drawing of FIG. 1, the shelter referenced A as a whole protects a basin B and adopts a planar configuration. It comprises a plurality (here seven) of roof elements E not permanently connected to each other and to the ground S (soil is the surface bordering the basin B). This non-permanent connection allows the shelter A to move from an extended full coverage position shown in the drawing of FIG. 1 to a full open stacked position shown in the drawing of FIG. 2 where the roof elements E are all stacked on top of a portion of the soil S at the end of the pond B. The stacking operation and that of deploying the shelter A by removing each roof element E from the pile and to put it down following each other on the basin B can be carried out manually by the users who seize the edges of the roof elements to lift them, transport them and place them on the stack.

Of course, the stacking operation is possible only once the roof elements released from the ground S for the stacking operation. Similarly, the deployment operation of the roof elements E ends with their attachment to the ground S ensuring the proper closure of the basin and resistance to climatic constraints and in particular the wind which, otherwise, is likely to lift the elements roofing.

As illustrated in the drawing of Figure 3, such a shelter A may also have an intermediate position where one or more roof elements E (here only one) are held by means of crutches in a tilted position on one of their edges, after lifting the opposite edge supported by the crutches to give limited access to the B pool.

As illustrated in the drawing of Figure 4, the roof element E constituting the shelter A adopts a rectangular shape and comprises a frame 100 formed by an assembly of profiles supporting a roof panel 200. This frame 100 comprises two beams 110 and 120 which form the long sides of the rectangle and whose ends resting on the edges of the basin, are connected by cross 130 and 140. These cross 130 and 140 resting on the edge of the basin B are equipped, as it appears for the cross 130, two ground fixing devices referenced D and according to 1'invention.

As illustrated in the drawings of Figures 5 and 6, the device D comprises a subassembly 300 attached to the profile 130 of the roof element E and a subset 400 fixed to the ground S.

The subassembly 400 attached to the ground is a sole 410 equipped with a rod 420 rotatably mounted (arrow Fl) at a first end to move from a horizontal position integrated to the sole to a projecting position where the end free of the rod is cooperating with the subassembly 300 attached to the profile 130. As shown more specifically in the drawing of Figure 6a, said sole 410 is preformed with a recess 411 so that the rod 420 in a horizontal position can be s' retract it. The axis of rotation of this pivot connection is horizontal and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the profile 130. The rotational movement of the rod 420 is thus made in a vertical plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the profile 130.

According to the illustrated embodiment, said roof element E rests on the ground S by means of rollers of which only one, referenced 131, is illustrated. These rollers allow a translational movement (double-arrow F2 see Figure 4) of the roof element E along the horizontal longitudinal axis of the basin B. The rotational movement of the rod 420 is made in a perpendicular vertical plane. at the axis of translation displacement of the roof elements.

As illustrated in the drawing of Figure 7, said sole 410 is projecting from the ground and provides a support surface and / or guide 412 to a body 132 providing a bearing surface coming vis-à-vis either during a translational movement or during the installation of the roof element E. This bearing surface 412 serves as positioning reference to the roof element E and therefore to the subassembly 300 fixed to the roof element relative to the subset 400 fixed to the ground. This referencing allows to position well the free end of the rod 420 relative to the subassembly 300, free end which is preformed with a retaining surface constituted by two horizontal branches 421 projecting on either side of the free end of the shaft 420.

The subassembly 300 attached to the roof element E is, for its part, constituted by a handle 310 mounted movable relative to a fixed plate 320, said handle 310 rotating (arrow F3) relative to its plate to cooperate with said retaining surface 421 and to lock in projecting position, said rod 420 so that the roof element E is bonded to the ground. The axis of rotation of said handle 310 is parallel to the axis of rotation of the rod 420.

The plate 320 is constituted by a body preformed towards the front of two projections 321 and 322 disposed on either side of the handle 320 and supporting its axis of rotation. Said platen 320 is further preformed on its rear part with a projection 324 co-operating with a groove 133 preformed in the section 130.

As illustrated in the drawing of Figure 7, the setting in motion that is to say the projection of the rod 420 to the handle 310 is automatic. The moving means comprises a set of two magnets with one 323 associated with the plate 320 relative to which pivots the handle 320 and the other 422 associated with the rod 420 mobile. These magnets 323 and 422 are defined and arranged in such a way that the magnet 422 of the rod 420 is attracted by the magnet 323 of the plate 320 in a position and that it is pushed back on either side of this position .

Said handle 310 is preformed with a rib 311 projecting outwards and adopting a semicircular profile and said sole 400 is preformed with a cavity or groove adopting a half-circular profile and a length adapted to form a pivot connection punctual when the roof element E flips on its side in the open position and that on this side, the handle 310 comes into contact with the sole 400.

As illustrated, said handle 310 comprises a hollow core 312 opening on the side and in front of which is positioned said retaining surface 421 during the projecting of the rod. This hollow core 312 is preformed with two half-bearings 313 open to be positioned under said horizontal branches 421 during the rotational movement of the handle 310 for vertical retention purposes.

The operation and the possibilities offered by the device of the invention are illustrated by the succession of the drawings of FIGS. 7 to 11.

As illustrated in the drawing of FIG. 7, when the subassembly 300 attached to the edge of the roof element is not positioned correctly relative to the subassembly 400 fixed to the ground or when the position is not in position. reached or exceeded, the movable rod 420 remains inscribed in the sole 410.

As illustrated in the drawing of FIG. 8, when the subassembly 300 attached to the edge of the roofing element is well positioned relative to the subassembly 400 fixed to the ground, the magnet 423 integrated in the rod 420 is attracted upwardly and rotates the shaft 420 (arrow Fl) which bears on the magnet 323 integral with the plate 320. The retaining surfaces 421 are then positioned at the inlet of the hollow core 312 formed in the handle 310. The device D can then be locked. This locking is achieved by the action of the user on the handle 320 by pressing downwards according to the arrow F3.

As illustrated in the drawing of FIG. 9, the rotation of the handle 310 around its axis of rotation carried by the bearings 321 and 322 makes it possible to engage the retaining surface 421 in the hollow core 312 of the handle 310 and therefore to interpose the bearing 313 between the retaining surface 421 and the ground. Thus, in the event that the roof element E is raised, the bearing 313 comes into contact with the retaining surface 421 preventing the continuation of the lifting.

As illustrated in the drawing of FIG. 9a, the device comprises a means for keeping said handle 310 in the locked position. This means consists of spring pins 325 and 326 housed in the bearings 321 and 322 and cooperating with holes 314. and 315 made in side cheeks which is preformed the handle 310. Once, by rotation of the handle 310, these holes 314 and 315 come coaxially with the axes of the pins 325 and 326, the latter penetrate inside and block the rotational movement of the handle 310. These dowels are mounted on drawbars 327 and 328, which actuated by the user can pull the pins of said holes. The handle 310 can then, under the action of an elastic means of return in position constituted by at least one spring 500, back (arrow F4 of Figure 9) in the rest position. The roof element E is no longer mechanically bonded to the ground and can be removed or moved.

According to the preferred embodiment illustrated, the handle 310 is preformed and dimensioned to be actuable by the foot for its passage in the locked position of the user which avoids bending down for fixing the roof element.

As illustrated in the drawings of Figures 10 and 11, while keeping the handle 310 in the locked position, the device allows the individual passage of the elements E from a closed position as illustrated in the drawing of Figure 1 at a position tilted as shown in the drawing of Figure 3. The element E then switches on its side formed by the profile 130 locked to the ground S to raise the other side 140 released to allow access to the pool B.

To do this, at the beginning of the uprising, the rib 311 preformed in the handle 310 is introduced into the groove 430 of the sole 410 and support it. The handle 310, the profile 130 and therefore the roof element E in its entirety will then rotate around this instantaneous point of rotation.

It is understood that the fixing device and the shelter, which have just been described above and shown, have been for the purpose of disclosure rather than limitation. Of course, various arrangements, modifications and improvements may be made to the example above, without departing from the scope of 1'invention.

Claims (11)

1. Device (D) of ground connection (S) of a shelter (A) for outdoor equipment consisting of movable or removable roof elements (E), the device is of the type comprising at least one subassembly (300) attached to each roof element (E) and at least one fixed subassembly (400) to the ground (S), the fixed subassembly (400) to the ground (S) being a sole (410) equipped with a rod (420) mounted movable from an integrated position to the sole (410) to a position protruding from the sole (410), said rod (420) being preformed with a retaining surface (421); ) protruding from the sole (410) when the rod (420) projects from the sole (410), CHARACTERIZED BY the fact that the subassembly (300) attached to the roof element ( E) comprises a plate (320), a handle (310) pivoting relative to the plate (320) and a means for moving the rod (420), said handle (310) rotating relative to its plate (320) to move from a rest position to a locking position of said retaining surface (341) of the rod (420) when projecting so that the roof element (E) is bound to the ground (S). 2. Device (D) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT that the means for moving the rod (420) comprises a set of two magnets one of which (323) is connected to the plate (320) and the other (422) is associated with the rod (420), the magnetic attraction for projecting the rod (420). 3. Device (D) according to claim 2, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said magnets (323, 422) are defined and arranged in such a way that their respective magnetic fields attract one position and repel each other on both sides from this position. 4. Device (D) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said handle (310) is preformed with a projecting rib (311) adopting a semi-circular profile and said sole (420) is preformed with a groove (430) adopting a semi-circular profile adapted to form a pivot connection when the roof element (E) tilts on its side in the open position and that on one of its sides, the handle (310) comes into contact with the sole (420). 5. Device (D) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY THE fact that it is equipped with a means for maintaining in the locked position of said handle (310). 6. Device (D) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said retaining surface (421) is constituted by two horizontal branches projecting on either side of the free end of the rod. 7. Device (D) according to claim 6, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said handle (310) comprises a hollow core (312) opening laterally and in front of which is positioned said retaining surface (421) when projecting the rod (420), said hollow core (312) being preformed by at least one bearing (313) open positioned under said horizontal branches (421) during the rotational movement of the handle for retention purposes roof element (E). 8. Device (D) according to claim 1, wherein the roof element (E) comprises a frame of profiles (110, 120, 130, 140), characterized by the fact that the axis of rotation of the handle (310) relative to the plate (320) is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the section (130) of the roof element (E) to which it is connected. 9. Device (D) according to claim 8, characterized in that the end of the rod (420) in connection with the sole (410) is equipped with a rotation shaft whose axis is oriented so as to be parallel to the pivot axis of the handle (310). 10. Device (D) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY THE fact that it is equipped with means (500) return to the rest position of said handle (310). 11. Device (D) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT said roof element (E) is equipped with a preformed body of a bearing surface to cooperate with a surface (412) preformed in the soleplate. (410) for guiding purposes.