FR3059026A1 - PROFILE HEAD FOR MULTI-ANGLE FENCE - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a profiled upright (2) having at least two identical and opposite vertical grooves (6b, 6c), each intended to receive a vertical flank (5) of a panel (4b, 4c) in engagement to form at least a part of a construction, such as a palisade (1), each of the opposite grooves (6b, 6c) comprises arrangements for forming stops for receiving the panel (4b, 4c) in at least two different angular positions.

Description

PROFILE POST FOR MULTI-ANGLE FENCE

Technical area

The present invention relates to the field of fences, fences and fences. The invention relates more particularly to a profiled upright serving as a support for at least two consecutive fence panels, between which this upright is inserted.

The invention finds an advantageous application in the manufacture of boxes and shelters for horses.

State of the art

Fences are known in which panels are immobilized by making their vertical sides penetrate into a receiving groove provided in an upright. Generally, the uprights are sealed in the ground by embedding their lower end in concrete.

Thus, fixing these amounts in a building or on a fitted surface, for example paved, paved or concrete, requires an excavation which damages the ground of said building or said fitted surface.

In addition, when these studs are deteriorated or it is desirable to replace them for some other reason, it is generally necessary to break the seal, remove it from the ground and re-seal in the ground for the replacement stud. . This is not satisfactory because the simple replacement of an amount involves tedious, tiring, time-consuming operations and likely to damage the floor of the building or the finished surface where the replacement amount must be sealed.

Another problem is encountered when the fences have to change direction and form an angle.

For this purpose, there are in particular fences in which the uprights are in the form of two moving parts angularly with respect to each other, each of said moving parts being provided for receiving the vertical flank of a panel. This type of uprights, in addition to being fragile and expensive, is generally only suitable for maintaining two consecutive fence panels, but does not allow the maintenance of three panels, for example in order to compartmentalize a space. In addition, this type of uprights does not allow to form fences with angles less than 90 degrees.

There are also fences in which the uprights have several receiving grooves provided at right angles to each other. This type of upright allows only changes of direction at right angles and does not allow to form fences with angles greater or less than 90 degrees.

Description of the invention

The object of the present invention therefore aims to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art by proposing a new type of amounts for fence. Advantageously, these amounts must be able to be easily and quickly replaced without having to break and redo a seal, they must allow the maintenance of one to three panels, and must allow to form angles greater or less than 90 degrees between two panels.

The objects assigned to the invention are achieved using a profiled upright having at least two identical and opposite vertical grooves, each intended to receive in engagement a vertical flank of a panel to form at least part of a construction, such as a palisade, characterized in that each of the opposite grooves comprises arrangements for forming stops for the reception of the panel according to at least two different angular positions.

According to an exemplary implementation of the invention, the arrangements of each of the opposite grooves are in the form:

at least two adjacent internal walls, each intended to receive in support the side of the panel in one of the two different angular positions;

of two end walls defining the opening of the groove, the vertical free edges of which are intended to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the panel in the two different angular positions.

According to another example of implementation of the invention, the internal wall of the groove is parallel to the internal wall of the opposite groove, and the adjacent internal wall of the groove forms an angle of 90 ° with the adjacent internal wall of the opposite groove, so that the opposite grooves are intended to receive the panels in first angular positions in which they form an angle of 180 ° therebetween, and in second angular positions in which they form an angle of 90 ° between them .

This configuration allows to accommodate a panel in each of the opposite grooves, while allowing a slight pivoting of the vertical ends of this panel in said opposite grooves. By supplying these two receiving grooves, each amount advantageously makes it possible to form a straight fence section, at a right angle and / or with a variable angle.

According to a further example of implementation of the invention, the upright comprises a vertical central groove, formed between the two opposite grooves, and intended to receive in engagement a vertical flank of a third panel.

This configuration allows a third panel to be housed in the central receiving groove. By providing a third receiving groove, each upright can advantageously be assembled with one, two or three panels, which in particular makes it possible to provide a fence section with a third panel in order to compartmentalize a space, for example to form a box for a horse.

According to an exemplary implementation of the invention, the central groove has an internal wall intended to receive in abutment the side of the third panel in a first position, and two end walls delimiting the opening of the central groove, the free vertical edges are intended to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the third panel.

This configuration makes it possible to accommodate a third panel in the central receiving groove, preferably in close fit of its vertical ends with said end walls.

According to another example of implementation of the invention, the two end walls each consist of two inclined faces intended to form a clearance on either side of the third panel when it is received in the first position, so as to allow angular movement of said third panel to adopt different angular positions.

By providing three receiving grooves in each of which a panel can adopt different angular positions, each post advantageously makes it possible to form a fence section with one, two, or three panels, each of these panels being able to be oriented at a variable angle, this which allows a plurality of possible configurations for said fence section.

According to an exemplary implementation of the invention, the upright comprises locking members of shapes complementary to the cross sections of the grooves, each of the locking members being intended to engage in the upper end of the upright to close the groove corresponding, said blocking members each comprising an oblong slot adapted to receive a screw intended to allow the blocking of the panels in the different angular positions.

These locking members make it possible to retain the panels in position once the latter have been placed in the receiving grooves of an upright, and in particular prevent the vertical withdrawal of the panels upwards. The installation of these locking members is simple, easy and quick to implement, and advantageously allows the panels to be immobilized in the receiving grooves, according to the chosen orientation and so that they cannot be extracted from said grooves, whether vertically or laterally.

Brief description of the drawings

Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the description which follows, given with reference to the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples, in which:

- Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an upright according to a first variant of the invention;

- Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an upright according to Figure 1 in which panels in different positions and a vertical stake are shown in broken lines;

- Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an upright according to a second variant of the invention;

- Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of an upright according to Figure 3 in which panels in different positions and a vertical stake are shown in broken lines;

- Figures 5 to 10 is a detail view from above of a construction, such as a fence illustrating several possible positions and configurations for the panels;

- Figures 11 to 13 show the steps of anchoring a pile in the ground by sealing in concrete;

- Figures 14 to 16 show the steps of anchoring a stake in the ground by screwing on a support;

- Figure 17 is a detailed perspective view of a construction, such as a fence in which a panel is immobilized by the establishment of a locking member by the introduction of a screw;

- Figure 18 is a view corresponding to Figure 17, in which an end piece closes off the top of the upright;

- Figures 19 to 22 illustrate the mounting of a plurality of boards in one of the grooves of an upright according to the invention.

Mode (s) of carrying out the invention

The structurally and functionally identical elements present in several separate figures are assigned the same numerical or alphanumeric reference.

The figures illustrate a construction, such as a fence (1), comprising a set of uprights (2) according to the invention. The uprights (2) are fixed on vertical piles (3) anchored to the ground and between which panels (4) are immobilized by making part of their vertical ends (5) penetrate a receiving groove (6) provided in each upright (2).

By construction is meant, for example, a fence, palisade or fencing, but also any device making it possible to fix vertical panels between uprights in order to create partitions, whether indoors or outdoors, for example also for making boxes and horse shelters.

Each upright (2) is in the form of a profile, for example plastic or metal. It preferably has a section of substantially octagonal shape with, towards the outside, five closed vertical sides (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) and three open vertical sides (12, 13, 14). Indeed, at least three of its vertical sides (12, 13, 14) have an opening forming a receiving groove (6) in order to be able to introduce the vertical ends (5) of a panel (4) there.

Each upright (2) is preferably symmetrical with respect to a vertical median plane (15). Thus, when each upright (2) has at least two lateral receiving grooves (6b, 6c) and a central receiving groove (6a), the two lateral receiving grooves (6b, 6c), distinct from the central receiving groove (6a), are opposite and provided as a mirror on each side of the vertical median plane (15).

The central receiving groove (6a) is provided at a first open vertical flank (12), on each side of which there are a first and a second closed vertical flank (10, 11) substantially situated at 45 degrees to the first open vertical sidewall (12). Each of these first and second closed vertical flanks (10, 11) is then followed by a second and a third open vertical flank (13, 14). Opposite the first open vertical flank (12), there is a third closed vertical flank (8), on each side of which there are a fourth and a fifth closed vertical flank (7, 9) substantially located at 45 degrees to the third flank. vertical closed (8). Thus, the second open vertical flank (13) is bordered on one side by the first closed vertical flank (10) and on the other side by the fourth closed vertical flank (7), while the third open vertical flank (14) ) is bordered on one side by the fifth closed vertical flank (9) and on the other side by the second closed vertical flank (11).

Preferably, the first open vertical flank (12) is parallel to the third closed vertical flank (8), the first closed vertical flank (10) is parallel to the fifth closed vertical flank (9) and the second closed vertical flank (11) is parallel to the fourth closed vertical flank (7).

Each upright (2) also includes internal vertical walls (16) delimiting vertical housings inside the uprights (2).

According to a first variant of the invention shown in Figures 1 and 2, the central receiving groove (6a) is delimited by at least three internal vertical walls (16a, 16b, 16c) among which two opposite walls (16a, 16c) are substantially parallel to each other and orthogonal to the internal median vertical wall (16b) which joins them, thus delimiting a reception space (17) open towards the outside for the introduction of a third panel (4a).

The two lateral receiving grooves (6b, 6c) are each delimited by at least four vertical walls, including two external vertical sides and two internal vertical walls. Thus, for example, a first lateral receiving groove (6b) is delimited by the first closed vertical flank (10), by the fourth closed vertical flank (7), by a first internal vertical wall (16a) and by a second vertical wall adjacent internal (16d), while the second lateral receiving groove (6c) is delimited by the second closed vertical flank (11), by the fifth closed vertical flank (9), by a third internal vertical wall (16c) and by a fourth internal vertical wall (16th).

The first internal vertical wall (16a) and the third internal vertical wall (16c) are preferably parallel to the median vertical plane (15) of the upright (2 ’).

The second internal vertical wall (16d) and the fourth internal vertical wall (16e) are substantially orthogonal Tune to each other, each forming an angle of 45 degrees relative to the median vertical plane (15) of the upright (2 ’).

The second internal vertical wall (16d) is preferably in the extension of the first internal vertical wall (16a), forming an obtuse angle with respect thereto, for example of 45 degrees, while the fourth internal vertical wall (16e) is adjacent to the third internal vertical wall (16c), forming an obtuse angle with respect thereto, for example 45 degrees.

The two lateral receiving grooves (6b, 6c) each delimit a reception space (18a, 18b) open towards the outside for the respective introduction of a first and a second panel (4b, 4c).

The two reception spaces (18a, 18b) each preferably have a section in the shape of a rectangular trapezoid. The second and a third open vertical flank (13, 14) are then located at the level of the large base, formed respectively by the first and second closed vertical flanks (10, 11), and at the right angle of said trapezium, formed by the imaginary junction of the first and second closed vertical sides (10, 11) respectively with the fourth and fifth closed vertical sides (7, 9). The small base of these trapezoids is preferably formed respectively by the second and fourth internal vertical walls (16d, 16e). The diagonal flank of these trapezoids is preferably formed respectively by the two parallel and opposite internal vertical walls (16a, 16c).

According to a second variant of the invention shown in Figures 3 and 4, the central receiving groove (6a) differs from that of the first variant of the invention. According to this second variant, the central receiving groove (6a) is delimited by at least three internal vertical walls (16b, 16f, 16g) and two external walls, namely the first and second closed vertical sides (10, 11). Among the at least three internal vertical walls (16b, 16f, 16g), two opposite walls (16f, 16g) are substantially orthogonal to each other and at 45 degrees relative to the internal median vertical wall (16b) which joins them, thus delimiting a reception space (17) open to the outside for the introduction of a third panel (4a). In addition, the inclined faces (10, 16f - 11, 16g) form a clearance on either side of the third panel (4a) when it is received in the groove (6a), so as to allow an angular movement of said third panel (4a) for adopting different angular positions. Among these two opposite walls (16f, 16g) substantially orthogonal to each other have a fifth internal vertical wall (16f) extending substantially perpendicular to the first closed vertical flank (10), and a sixth internal vertical wall (16g) s 'extending substantially perpendicular to the second closed vertical flank (H) ·

The two lateral receiving grooves (6b, 6c) are each delimited by at least five vertical walls, including two external vertical sides and two internal vertical walls. Thus, for example, the first lateral receiving groove (6b) is delimited by the first closed vertical flank (10), by the fourth closed vertical flank (7), by a second internal vertical wall (16d), by a first vertical wall internal (16a) and by a first internal vertical wall (16a) and by the fifth internal vertical wall (16f), while the second lateral receiving groove (6c) is delimited by the second closed vertical flank (11), by the fifth closed vertical flank (9), by a fourth internal vertical wall (16e), by a third internal vertical wall (16c) and by the sixth internal vertical wall (16g).

As in the first variant of the invention, the first internal vertical wall (16a) and the third internal vertical wall (16c) are preferably parallel to the vertical vertical plane (15) of the upright (2).

The second internal vertical wall (16d) and the fourth internal vertical wall (16e) are substantially orthogonal to each other, each forming an angle of 45 degrees relative to the median vertical plane (15) of the upright (2).

The second internal vertical wall (16d) is preferably in the extension of the first internal vertical wall (16a), forming an angle of 45 degrees relative to the latter, while the fourth internal vertical wall (16e) is preferably in the extension of the third internal vertical wall (16c), forming an angle of 45 degrees relative to the latter.

The fifth internal vertical wall (16f) extends outwards from the corner formed by the connection of the first internal vertical wall (16a) with the internal median vertical wall (16b), this fifth internal vertical wall (16f) forming an angle substantially equal to 135 degrees with each of these two internal vertical walls (16a, 16b).

Similarly, the sixth internal vertical wall (16g) extends outwards from the corner formed by the connection of the third internal vertical wall (16c) with the internal median vertical wall (16b), this sixth internal vertical wall (16g) forming an angle substantially equal to 135 degrees with each of these two internal vertical walls (16b 16c).

The two lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c) each delimit a reception space (18a, 18b) open towards the outside for the respective introduction of a first and a second panel (4b, 4c).

The two receiving spaces (18a, 18b) each preferably have a pentagon-shaped section, similar to the rectangular trapezoid of the first variant but whose corner forming an acute angle is truncated by a side substantially parallel to that opposite forming the height of said trapeze. The second and a third open vertical flank (13, 14) are then located at the level of the large base, formed respectively by the first and second closed vertical flanks (10, 11), and at the right angle of said trapezium, formed by the imaginary junction of the first and second closed vertical sides (10, 11) respectively with the fourth and fifth closed vertical sides (7, 9). The small base of these trapezoids is preferably formed respectively by the second and fourth internal vertical walls (16d, 16e). The diagonal flank of these trapezoids is preferably formed respectively by the two opposite internal vertical walls (16a, 16c). The side truncating the tip of each trapezium is preferably formed by the fifth and the sixth internal vertical wall (16f, 16g), these two walls being preferably respectively parallel to the fourth and the fifth closed vertical side (7, 9).

Finally, each upright (2) also comprises a central housing (19) formed by at least four opposite vertical walls two by two delimiting a free space for housing a vertical stake (3). Preferably, these four opposite vertical walls comprise the third closed vertical flank (8), the two opposite internal vertical walls (16a, 16c) and the internal median vertical wall (16b).

This central housing (19) is designed to receive a vertical stake (3), preferably in a tight fit or in close proximity to the four vertical walls (8, 16a, 16b, 16c) which delimit said central housing (19).

The uprights (2) having been described in detail, we will now turn to the assembly process of a construction, for example a fence (1) using the uprights (2) of the invention.

The vertical piles (3) are anchored to the ground, for example by screwing or sealing in concrete.

For the sealing of a vertical pile (3) in concrete, a hole (20) is first dug in the ground, then a vertical pile (3) is introduced there vertically (see Figure 9). Concrete is then poured into the hole (20) to immobilize the vertical pile (3). Once the concrete is dry, an upright (2) can be mounted on the vertical pile (3), receiving it in its central housing (19) (see Figure 10). The montantο upright (2) is then slid down, in contact with the ground (see Figure 11). It is then ready to receive panels (4).

For the screwing of a vertical stake (3) on the ground or any other receiving surface, each vertical stake (3) has a base (21) in the form of a horizontal plate to be fixed to the ground. This base (21) is placed on the ground and then screwed by the introduction of screws through through orifices provided in said base (21) (see Figure 12). An upright (2) is then mounted on the vertical post (3), receiving the latter in its central housing (19) (see Figure 13). The upright (2) is then slid down, in contact with the ground (see Figure 14). It is then ready to receive panels (4).

Whether the vertical piles (3) are designed to be anchored to the ground by screwing or sealing in concrete, they preferably all include a base (21) at one of their ends, which makes it possible to manufacture and market a single type of vertical pile (3). When a vertical pile (3) is anchored to the ground by sealing in concrete, this base (21) promotes its anchoring in the ground and prevents its extraction from the concrete seal.

Once the vertical piles (3) are anchored to the ground and the uprights (2) fixed on them, panels (4) can be immobilized between the uprights (2) by making their vertical ends (5) penetrate into a receiving groove (6) of said amounts (2).

The specific profile of each upright (2) can receive up to three panels (4) in the lateral receiving grooves (6b, 6c) and the central receiving groove (6a).

The lateral receiving grooves (6b, 6c) allow each to receive a panel (4b, 4c) according to the following two preferred positions:

- at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the median vertical plane (15) of the upright (2), the vertical end (5) of said panel (4b, 4c) then being in abutment against the second or fourth internal vertical walls ( 16d, 16th);

- at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the median vertical plane (15) of the upright (2), the vertical end (5) of said panel (4b, 4c) then being in abutment against the first or third internal vertical wall ( 16a, 16c).

The central receiving groove (6a) preferably makes it possible to receive a panel (4a) along the same plane as the vertical median plane (15) of the upright (2). According to the second variant of the invention, the central receiving groove (6a) is provided to allow the panel (4a) to pivot.

Many configurations are then possible at the same upright (2) for mounting panels (4). Figures 5 to 10 thus illustrate several possibilities, namely:

- the reception of two panels (4b, 4c) in the lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c) in order to form a right angle (cf. FIG. 5);

- the reception of two panels (4b, 4c) in the lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c) in order to form a straight continuity of the two panels (4b, 4c) (cf. FIG. 6);

- the reception of two panels (4b, 4c) in the lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c) and the reception of a third panel (4a) in the central receiving groove (6a) in order to form a fence portion with a bifurcation at right angles (cf. figure 7);

- the reception of two panels (4b, 4c) in the lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c) in order to form an angle substantially equal to 135 degrees (cf. FIG. 8);

- the reception of two panels (4b, 4c) in the lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c), with one of these panels (4c) being slightly pivoted in angular deviation from one of the preferred positions at an angle from 0 to 10 degrees (see Figure 9);

- the reception of two panels (4b, 4c) in the lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c) and the reception of a third panel (4a) in the central receiving groove (6a), this third panel (4a) being slightly rotated in angular deviation from the preferred position by an angle of 0 to 10 degrees (see Figure 10).

These different configurations, given by way of example only, advantageously make it possible to form fences along any route, for example with angles greater than or less than 90 degrees.

However, the configuration shown in FIG. 10 is only possible with an upright (2) according to the second variant of the invention.

Note that the invention adapts to any type of panel (4), the width of the central receiving groove (6a) and that of the lateral and opposite receiving grooves (6b, 6c) being preferably provided substantially equal to the thickness Signs.

The panels (4) themselves may for example be in one piece or formed by multiple elements, for example stacked on top of each other.

Once the panels (4) are in place, locking members (22) can be positioned in one or more of the receiving grooves (6) of each upright (2), bearing on the upper edge of the housed panels (4) in said receiving grooves (6).

Each blocking member preferably has a through cutout, for example in the form of an oblong opening (23), through which a screw (24), or any other similar fixing member, can be introduced to penetrate the upper edge. panels (4) housed in the receiving grooves (6).

When assembling a fence (1) according to the invention, an end piece (25) can also be mounted on the tops of each upright (2) in order to close the profile in the upper part, which allows in particular to hide the fixing screws (24) and to provide a better finish to the overall appearance of the fence (1).

According to a different embodiment illustrated in Figures 19 to 22, the upright (2) can receive a plurality of panels (4), in the form of overlapping planks. Each board is fixed in the upper part by means of an angle iron (26) screwed to said board and to the upright (2). A cover (27) is advantageously inserted in the upright (2) and between the boards to close the groove in the upright (2).

It is obvious that the present description is not limited to the examples explicitly described, but also includes other embodiments and / or implementation. Thus, a technical characteristic described can be replaced by an equivalent technical characteristic without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (7)

1. Profiled upright (2) having at least two identical and opposite vertical grooves (6b, 6c), each intended to receive in engagement a vertical flank (5) of a panel (4b, 4c) to form at least one part d '' a construction, such as a palisade (1), characterized in that each of the opposite grooves (6b, 6c) comprises arrangements for forming stops for receiving the panel (4b, 4c) according to at least two different angular positions . 2. Upright (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the arrangements of each of the opposite grooves (6b, 6c) are in the form: at least two adjacent internal walls (16a, 16d - 16c, 16e), each intended to receive in abutment the side (5) of the panel (4b, 4c) in one of the two different angular positions; two end walls (7, 10 - 9, 11) delimiting the opening of the groove (6b 6c), the free vertical edges of which are intended to be in contact with the two opposite faces of the panel (4b, 4c) in the two different angular positions. 3. Upright (2) according to claim 2, characterized in that the internal wall (16a) of the groove (6b) is parallel to the internal wall (16c) of the opposite groove (6c), and the adjacent internal wall ( 16d) of the groove (6b) forms an angle of 90 ° with the adjacent internal wall (16e) of the opposite groove (6c), so that the opposite grooves (6b, 6c) are intended to receive the panels (4b, 4c) in first angular positions in which they form an angle of 180 ° between them, and in second angular positions in which they form an angle of 90 ° between them. 4. Upright (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a vertical central groove (6a), formed between the two opposite grooves (6b, 6c), and intended to receive in engagement a vertical flank (5) a third panel (4a). 5. Upright (2) according to claim 4, characterized in that the central groove (6a) has an internal wall (16b) intended to receive in support the sidewall (5) of the third panel (4a) in a first position, and two end walls (16a, 16c, 10, 11) delimiting the opening of the central groove (6a) whose vertical free edges are intended to be in contact with the two faces 5 opposite of the third panel (4a). 6. Upright (2) according to claim 5, characterized in that the two end walls (16a, 16c, 10, 11) each consist of two inclined faces (10, 16f - 11, 16g) intended to form a clearance on both sides of the 10 third panel (4a) when it is received in the first position, so as to allow angular movement of said third panel (4a) to adopt different angular positions. 7. Upright (2) according to claim 4, characterized in that it 15 comprises locking members (22) of shapes complementary to the cross sections of the grooves (6b, 6c, 6a), each of the locking members (22) being intended to engage in the upper end of the upright (2) to close the corresponding groove (6b, 6c, 6a), said locking members (22) each comprising an oblong opening (23) capable of receiving a screw (24) intended to 20 allow the blocking of the panels (4a, 4b, 4c) in the different angular positions.