FR3056617A1 - TERRACE COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SUPERPOSABLE MODULES - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding terrace adapted to cover a pool (10) and which comprises at least two modules (18.1, 18.2), characterized in that at least one of the modules (18.1) comprises a platform (24.1 ) movable between a first position in which the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) is positioned at the same height as the other flat (s) -form (s) (24.2) of the other (s) (s) module (s) (18.2) and a second position in which the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) is offset in height with respect to at least one platform (24.2) of another module ( 18.2) to allow the modules (18.1, 18.2) to interlock with one another, the platforms (24.1, 24.2) being superimposed.

Description

(57) The subject of the invention is a sliding terrace adapted to cover a pool (10) and which comprises at least two modules (18.1, 18.2), characterized in that at least one of the modules (18.1) comprises a platform form (24.1) movable between a first position in which the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) is positioned at the same height as the other platform (s) (24.2) of the or other module (s) (18.2) and a second position in which the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) is offset in height with respect to at least one platform (24.2) by another module (18.2) to allow the modules (18.1, 18.2) to overlap one another, the platforms (24.1,24.2) being superimposed.

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TERRACE COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO STACKABLE MODULES

The present application relates to a terrace which includes at least two stackable modules.

According to a first embodiment, a nesting type pool enclosure comprises several arc-shaped modules which comprise at least one mobile end module on the edges of the pool, driving the other modules towards the opposite end. The modules have decreasing dimensions and are configured to occupy a deployed state in which the modules are arranged end to end so as to cover the pool and a second unobstructed state in which the modules are superimposed so as to release the pool.

In the unobstructed state, the modules are positioned on a storage area (at most two storage areas) whose area is significantly less than the area of the pool.

This first embodiment is not fully satisfactory because when the swimming pool is not used, the area covered by the modules in the deployed state cannot be used.

To remedy this drawback, according to a second embodiment, a sliding swimming pool terrace comprises a platform configured to perform the terrace function, movable between a deployed state in which the platform is positioned above the swimming pool and an open state in which the platform is offset from the pool and positioned in line with one end of the pool. As a variant, this sliding swimming pool terrace comprises two platforms positioned at the same height, movable between the deployed state in which they are juxtaposed and cover the pool and an unobstructed state in which they are separated and positioned at the two ends of the pool and clear pool.

The platforms being sized to provide the terrace function, the area covered by the platforms can be used as a terrace when the pool is not in use.

However, this second embodiment is not fully satisfactory since the storage area of the platforms in the unobstructed state has a large surface area, equal to or greater than that of the swimming pool, which requires costly arrangements, with a large area next to the pool.

The present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of the prior art.

To this end, the subject of the invention is a terrace adapted to cover a pool and comprising at least two modules, characterized in that at least one of the modules comprises a platform movable between a first position in which the platform of the module is positioned at the same height as the other platform (s) of the other module (s) and a second position in which the platform of the module is offset in height with respect to at least one platform of another module to allow the two modules to nest into one another, the platforms being superimposed.

According to the invention, the modules can be nested one inside the other, which makes it possible to reduce the area of the module storage area in the unobstructed state.

Advantageously, the module with the mobile platform comprises a control configured so that a force, parallel to a longitudinal direction, exerted by a user leads to a movement of the platform relative to the carriages with a vertical component allowing the platform to move from a high position to a low position or vice versa. Thus, thanks to a lever arm effect, a user can modify the height position of at least one of the platforms.

According to a first variant, the platform of the module comprises crosspieces with ends connected to the carriages by a connection allowing the ends to slide in lights made in the carriages. Preferably, each groove has a width substantially equal to the cross section of the cross member and extends between a first end which corresponds to a high position of the platform and a second end which corresponds to a low position of the platform , the groove having a portion configured so that the high position of the platform corresponds to a stable position.

According to a second variant, the mobile platform of the module comprises crosspieces which each have, at each of their ends, a crank-shaped extension with a first section perpendicular to the crossbar and a second section parallel to the crossbar which is connected to the carriage by a pivoting link, the first section being connected to the cross member by a pivoting link. Preferably, each carriage comprises stops for immobilizing in rotation the first section in a first position corresponding to the high position of the platform and a second position corresponding to the low position of the platform.

According to another characteristic, the terrace includes a guidance system to allow the modules to move in a direction of movement. According to one embodiment, for each pair of modules, the guide system comprises a projecting element integral with the carriages of a first module and a groove made in the carriages of a second module, parallel to the direction of movement and in which can slide the projecting element.

Other characteristics and advantages will emerge from the description of the invention which follows, description given by way of example only, with reference to the appended drawings in which:

FIG. IA is a schematic representation of two modules of a terrace in a first state in which they cover a basin,

FIG. 1B is a schematic representation of the modules visible in FIG. 1A in a second state in which they at least partially release the pelvis,

FIG. 2A is a longitudinal section of a module in the first state which illustrates an embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 2B is a longitudinal section of the module of FIG. 2A in the second state,

FIG. 3A is a cross section of the modules visible in FIG. 1A in the first state,

FIG. 3B is a cross section of the modules visible in FIG. 1B in the second state,

FIG. 4A is a longitudinal section of a module in a first state which illustrates another embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 4B is a longitudinal section of the module of FIG. 4A in the second state,

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective representation of a terrace made up of three modules,

Figure 6 is a cross section of the terrace visible in Figure 5 in the disengaged state.

In FIG. IA, IB, 3A and 3B, a basin 10 is covered by a terrace 12.

By way of example and to simplify the explanations, the basin 10 is a rectangular swimming pool which includes two large edges 14D and 14G (visible in FIGS. 3A and 3B) and two small edges 16 (visible in FIGS. IA and IB).

The terrace 12 comprises at least two modules 18.1 to 18.2 movable in a direction of movement 20, so as to occupy a first deployed state in which they are juxtaposed and cover the basin 10 as illustrated in FIG. IA and a second released state in which they at least partially clear the basin 10.

The large flanges 14D and 14G offer a substantially flat and horizontal rolling surface to allow the rolling of the modules 18.1 and 18.2 and at least one of the small flanges 16 offers a substantially flat and horizontal rolling surface to allow the rolling and storage of the modules 18.1 and 18.2 in the released state. This small rim 16 is called storage area 22.

For the remainder of the description, a longitudinal direction is parallel to the direction of movement 20. By convention, the large flanges 14D and 14G are parallel to the longitudinal direction. A longitudinal plane is a vertical plane parallel to the longitudinal direction. The median longitudinal plane is a longitudinal plane equidistant from the large edges 14D and 14G. A transverse direction is a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal and horizontal direction. A transverse plane is a vertical plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Each 18.1 (or 18.2) module includes a 24.1 (or 24.2) platform, two 26.ID (or 26.2D) and 26.IG (or 26.2G) trolleys supporting the 24.1 (or 24.2) platform and configured for roll respectively on the large ledges 14D and 14G and two links 28D and 28G respectively connecting the right carriage 26.ID (or 26.2D) to the platform 24. 1 (or 24.2) and the left carriage 26.IG (or26. 2G) at platform 24.1 (or 24.2). The platforms can be supported by several trolleys which are secured, depending on the constraints.

The 24.1 (or 24.2) platform is configured to perform the terrace function and allow people to move around on each platform. Each platform includes a substantially flat and horizontal upper surface. The 24.1 platform (or

24.2) is dimensioned in the transverse direction so as to extend from a first large flange 14D to a second large flange 14G. The platforms 24.1, 24.2 of the various modules 18.1, 18.2 are dimensioned so that in the deployed state, said platforms 24.1, 24.2 continuously cover the basin from a small rim 16 to the other.

In top view, the platforms 24.1 and 24.2 are square or rectangular and include two longitudinal sides positioned vertically or in line with the large flanges 14D and 14G and two transverse sides which extend from a large flange to the other.

In the figures, the platforms are shown in an exaggerated manner, separated from the ground. In practice, the platforms are as close as possible to the ground.

Advantageously, the modules 18.1, 18.2 include a sealing system to ensure the seal between the modules 18.1 and 18.2 when they are juxtaposed in the deployed state. According to one embodiment, the adjacent transverse sides of two juxtaposed modules comprise complementary shapes to ensure sealing between the two modules in the deployed state. According to another embodiment, at least one of the adjacent transverse sides of two juxtaposed modules comprises a cover plate to seal between the two modules in the deployed state. The sealing system between the modules in the deployed state is not limited to these two embodiments, other solutions being possible.

According to a characteristic of the invention, at least one of the modules 18.1 comprises a platform 24.1 movable relative to the carriages 26.1D and 26.IG, so as to occupy a first position in which the platform 24.1 of the module 18.1 is positioned at the same height as the other platform (s) 24.2 of the other module (s) 18.2, as illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 3A, and a second position in which the platform 24.1 of module 18.1 is offset in height with respect to at least one platform 24.2 of another module 18.2 to allow these two modules 18.1 and 18.2 to nest into one another in the unobstructed state , the platforms 24.1 and 24.2 being superimposed as illustrated in FIGS. 1B and 3B.

To allow the modules 18.1 and 18.2 to nest one inside the other, the right carriages 26.1D and left 26.IG of a first module 18.1 have a different spacing from the right carriages 26.2D and left 26.2G of another module 18.2. Thus, the right carts 26.1D and left 26.IG of a first module 18.1 whose platform 24.1 is positioned below the platform 24.2 of a second module 18.2 are positioned inside the right carriages 26.2D and left 26.2G of the second module 18.2.

Thus, when the modules 18.1 and 18.2 are in the deployed state, they form a terrace 12 which covers the basin 10 and on which people can move. When the modules

18.1 and 18.2 are in the unobstructed state, they can overlap and be stored on a storage area 22 with a reduced surface area.

Not all modules include a platform that is movable in height relative to the trolleys. Thus, the module 18.2 comprises a platform 24.2 stationary relative to the carriages 26.2D and 26.2G.

According to one embodiment, each module comprises crosspieces 30 spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, mutually parallel and substantially parallel to the transverse direction, which support the platform 24.1 (or 24.2). The platform 24.1 (or 24.2) is connected to the crosspieces 30 by any suitable means allowing a rigid connection to be obtained. In the case of a fixed platform 24.2, the ends of the crosspieces 30 are connected to the carriages 26.2D and 26.2G by a rigid connection.

In the case of a platform 24.1 movable relative to the carriages 26.ID and 26.IG, according to a first embodiment visible in FIGS. 2A, 2B, 4A and 4B, the ends 32 of the crosspieces 30 are connected to the 26.ID and 26.IG carts by a link allowing the ends 32 to slide in slots 34 made in the 26.ID and 26.IG carts.

The lights 34 of the right 26.ID and left 26.IG carriages are symmetrical with respect to a median longitudinal plane. Each groove 34 has a width substantially equal to the cross section of the cross member 30 and extends between a first end 36 which corresponds to a high position of the platform 24.1 and a second end 38 which corresponds to a low position of the platform -form 24.1.

According to the variant illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the high position of the platform 24.1 corresponds to the deployed state when all the platforms 24.1 and 24.2 are at the same height and the low position of the platform 24.1 corresponds to the cleared state when the movable platform 24.1 is offset in height relative to the adjacent platform 24.2 so as to allow the superposition of the platforms 24.1 and 24.2 one on the other.

According to another variant illustrated by FIGS. 4A and 4B, the low position of the platform

24.1 corresponds to the deployed state when all the platforms 24.1 and 24.2 are at the same height and the high position of the platform 24.1 corresponds to the released state when the mobile platform 24.1 is offset in height relative to to the adjacent platform 24.2, so as to allow the platforms 24.1 and 24.2 to be superposed on each other.

The distance between the first and second ends 36 and 38 is calculated so as to allow the superposition of the platforms 24.1 and 24.2.

Each light 34 includes a first portion inclined between the first and second ends 36, 38 to allow the platform 24.1 to pass from a low position to a high position or vice versa. Advantageously, each lumen 34 comprises, at the first end 36 which corresponds to the high position, a substantially horizontal portion 39 so that the high position of the platform 24.1 corresponds to a stable position.

According to the variants illustrated in FIGS. 2A, 2B, 4A and 4B, the carriages 26.1D and 26.IG are interconnected by secondary crosspieces 40 to maintain a fixed center distance between the carriages 26.1D and 26.IG.

According to another embodiment illustrated in Figure 6, each cross member 30 comprises at each of its ends 32 a crank-shaped extension with a first section 42 perpendicular to the cross member 30 and a second section 44 parallel to the cross member

30 which is connected to the carriage 26.1D or 26.IG by a pivoting link 46. In addition, the first section 42 is connected to the cross-member 30 by a pivoting link 48.

Each carriage 26.1D and 26.IG comprises stops for immobilizing in rotation the first section 42 in a first position corresponding to the high position of the platform and a second position corresponding to the low position of the platform.

Of course, the invention is not limited to these two embodiments and other solutions can be envisaged to allow the platforms to pass from a high position to a low position or vice versa.

Locking systems can be provided to keep the platform in the high position and / or to keep the modules stationary on the ground, in particular in the deployed state.

Advantageously, each module 18.1 comprises, in addition to a platform 24.1 movable relative to the carriages 26.1D and 26.IG, a control 50 configured to allow the passage from the high position to the low position or vice versa.

Preferably, the control 50 is manual and includes a handle operable by a user, accessible from a transverse side of the platform 24.1.

Advantageously, the links 28D and 28G between the platform 24.1 and the carriages 26.1D and 26.IG as well as the control 50 are configured so that a force 52, parallel to the longitudinal direction, exerted by a user leads to a platform movement

24.1 compared to 26.1D and 26.IG trolleys with a vertical component allowing the 24.1 platform to move from a high position to a low position or vice versa.

According to one embodiment, the control 50 comprises two longitudinal members 54 positioned symmetrically with respect to the median longitudinal plane which connect all the crosspieces 30 as well as a rod 56 which connects the ends of the longitudinal members 54 and which forms a handle actuable by a user.

Of course, the command 50 is not limited to this embodiment. Other solutions are possible to allow the passage of the platform 24.1 from the high position to the low position or vice versa. Thus, this control 50 can be mechanized.

For each module 18.1 (or 18.2), the right carriages 26.1D (or 26.2D) and left 26.IG (or 26.2G) are substantially symmetrical with respect to the median longitudinal plane.

According to one configuration, each carriage comprises a substantially vertical panel, oriented longitudinally. Each panel has an interior face (oriented towards the basin 10) at the level of which the connections 28D and 28G are provided connecting the platform 24.1 (or 24.2) to the carriages 26.1D (26.2D) and 26.IG (or 26.2G ).

Each carriage includes wheels 58 positioned at the lower edge of the panel, allowing the carriage to move over the large edges of the basin.

According to one configuration, the wheels 58 are idle and are not motorized. Alternatively, for at least one module, each right and left carriage comprises at least one motorized wheel to allow the module to move without being pushed or pulled by a user. Advantageously, the terrace 12 includes a guide system to allow the modules to move in the direction of movement 20.

According to a first variant, the guide system comprises, on each of the large flanges 14D and 14G, a rail for each mobile module, each rail being configured to guide the wheels 58 of the module.

According to another variant, a guidance system is provided between two adjacent modules to allow the modules to be guided relative to each other.

According to an embodiment visible in FIGS. 3A, 3B and 6, for each pair of modules 18.1 and 18.2, the right carriages 26.ID and left 26.IG of a first module 18.1 which fits under a second module 18.2 each comprise a protruding element 60 relative to the outer face. In addition, the right 26.2D and left 26.2G carriages of the second module 18.2 each comprise a hollow groove 62, provided on the inner face, oriented longitudinally and configured to guide the corresponding projecting element 60 of the first module 18.1 .

Of course, the invention is not limited to these embodiments for the guidance system.

The operating principle of the terrace is now described with reference to Figures IA, IB, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B.

In the deployed state, the modules 18.1 and 18.2 are juxtaposed so as to cover the basin 10. The platform 24.1 of the module 18.1 is in the high position, at the same height as the platform 24.2 of the second module 18.2, as illustrated in Figures ΙΑ, 2A and 3A.

To discover the basin 10, the various locking systems are removed or unlocked so as to allow the modules 18.1 and 18.2 to move. A user acts on the control 50 so as to cause the position of the platform 24.1 of the module 18.1 to change from the high position to the low position. In this position, the platform 24.1 of the first module 18.1 is offset downward relative to that of the second module 18.2, as illustrated in Figures IB, 2B and 3B. The user can then push the first module 18.1 relative to the second module 18.2, so as to superimpose the platforms 24.1 and 24.2 and nest the module 18.1 in the module 18.2. Finally, the two modules 18.1 and 18.2 are moved and immobilized on the storage area 22. In this released position, the area occupied by the two superimposed modules 18.1 and 18.2 is substantially equal to the floor area of a module.

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As a variant, as illustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B, in order to be able to nest the modules one in the other, the platform 24.1 of the first module 18.1 passes from the low position to the high position so as to be offset towards the high with respect to the platform 24.2 of the second module 18.2. According to this variant, the second module 18.2 is nested in the first module 18.1.

According to another variant, only one module 18.1 is mobile and comes above or below the other module 18.2 in the released state.

The invention is not limited to a terrace with two modules. Thus, as illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, the terrace can include three modules 18.1, 18.2 and 18.3 or more. According to this variant, the platform 24.2 of the second module 18.2 (positioned between the modules

18.1 and 18.3 in the deployed state) is fixed relative to the right and left carriages of the second module 18.2. In the deployed state, the platforms 24.1 and 24.3 of the modules 18.1 and 18.3 are positioned at the same height as the platform 24.2 of the module 18.2. To enter the cleared state, the platform 24.1 of the module 18.1 is moved downwards so as to be offset downwards with respect to the platform 24.2 of the module 18.2 and the platform 24.3 of the module 18.3 is moved upwards so as to be offset upwards with respect to the platform 24.2 of the module 18.2 and allow the modules 18.1 to 18.3 to nest into each other.

Claims (9)

1. Terrace adapted to cover a basin (10) comprising at least two modules (18.1, 18.2) which each include a platform (24.1, 24.2), a straight carriage (26.1D, 26.2D) configured to be movable relative to a first rim (14D) of the basin, a left carriage (26.IG, 26.2G) configured to be movable relative to a second rim 5 (14G) of the pelvis, connections (28D, 28G) provided for connecting the right (26.1D, 26.2D) and left (26.IG, 26.2G) carriages to the platform (24.1, 24.2), characterized in that at least one of the modules (18.1) comprises a platform (24.1) movable relative to the carriages (26.1D and, 26.IG) so as to occupy a first position in which the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) is positioned at the same height as the other platform (s) 10 (24.2) of the other module (s) (18.2) and a second position in which the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) is offset in height relative to at least one platform (24.2) of another module (18.2) to allow the modules (18.1, 18.2) to nest one into the other, the platforms (24.1, 24.2) being superimposed. 2. Terrace according to claim 1, characterized in that the module (18.1) with the Mobile platform (24.1) comprises a control (50) configured so that a force (52), parallel to a longitudinal direction, exerted by a user leads to a movement of the platform (24.1) relative to the trolleys (26.1D, 26.IG) with a vertical component allowing the platform (24.1) to pass from a high position to a low position or vice versa. 20 3. Terrace according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) comprises crosspieces (30) with ends (32) connected to the carriages (26.1D, 26.IG) by a connection allowing the ends (32) to slide in lights (34) made in the carriages (26.1D, 26.IG). 4. Terrace according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each groove 25 (34) has a width substantially equal to the cross section of the cross member (30) and extends between a first end (36) which corresponds to a high position of the platform (24.1) and a second end (38) which corresponds to a low position of the platform (24.1), the groove (34) having a portion (39) configured so that the high position of the platform (24.1) corresponds to a stable position. 5. Terrace according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the platform (24.1) of the module (18.1) comprises crosspieces (30) which each have, at each of their ends (32), an extension in the form of a crank with a first section (42) perpendicular to the cross member (30) and a second section (44) parallel to the cross member (30) which 5 is connected to the carriage (26.ID, 26.IG) by a pivoting link (46), the first section (42) being connected to the crosspiece (30) by a pivoting link (48). 6. Terrace according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each carriage (26.ID, 26.IG) comprises stops for immobilizing in rotation the first section (42) in a first position corresponding to the high position of the platform and an 10 second position corresponding to the low position of the platform. 7. Terrace according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a guide system to allow the modules to move in a direction of movement (20). 8. Terrace according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the guide system comprises a projecting element (60) integral with the carriages (26.ID, 26.IG) of a first module (18.2) and a groove (62 ) produced in the carriages (26.2D, 26.2G) of a second module (18.2), parallel to the direction of movement (20) and in which the protruding element (60) can slide. 9. Terrace according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises its locking systems for holding the platforms in the high position and / or for keeping the modules stationary on the ground. 1/3 2/3 —7 38 26.1.D