FR3061259A1 - PROFILES AND ASSEMBLY PIN - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a profile (100) intended to be assembled with at least one other profile, via an assembly pin (200). According to the invention: - the profile (100) externally has a peripheral wall (Pp) of constant section over the entire height of said profile, delimited, in particular, by external faces (F) and in that at least one groove ( Rn) radially retaining the peripheral wall (Pp) through at least one of its outer faces (F) over the entire height of said profile, - the assembly pin (200) consists of a profile longiligne, of constant section over substantially its entire length, and in that the pin (200) is defined by an intermediate wall (Pi) joined at its two ends respectively by two side walls (Pl1 and Pl2) wider, so that the insertion of the spindle in two grooves (Rn) belonging to two profiles (100) juxtaposed by two external faces facing each other, can assemble the two sections. It is thus possible to assemble two or more profiles at their external faces turned vis-à-vis. They can also be shifted along their joined pin.

Description

Holder (s):

RENOUVIN DANIEL.

Agent (s):

professional.

LE GUEN & ASSOCIES Civil society

FR 3 061 259 - A1 ® PROFILES AND ASSEMBLY PIN.

@) The present invention relates to a profile (100) intended to be assembled with at least one other profile, by means of an assembly pin (200).

According to the invention:

- the profile (100) externally has a peripheral wall (Pp) of constant section over the entire height of said profile, delimited, in particular, by external faces (F) and in that at least one groove (Rn) for radial retention digs the peripheral wall (Pp) through at least one of its external faces (F) over the entire height of said profile,

- The assembly spindle (200) consists of a slender profile, of constant section over practically its entire length, and in that the spindle (200) is defined by an intermediate wall (Pi) joined at its two ends respectively by two side walls (PU and PI2) wider, so that the insertion of the spindle into two grooves (Rn) belonging to two profiles (100) juxtaposed by two external faces turned opposite, can assemble the two profiles.

It is thus possible to assemble two or more profiles at their external faces facing each other.

They can also be offset along their contiguous pin.

The present invention relates to a profile intended to be assembled, using at least one assembly pin, with other similar profiles, to create objects useful in everyday life such as, for example, presentation vases flowers, pencil holders, decorative items, a children's assembly game, trinkets.

There are many building games in which we assemble parts mutually to build objects. The parts are provided with assembly means allowing their mutual nesting to assemble them in several configurations.

Knowing this state of the art, the applicant sought to design profiles whose assembly with others allows great creativity in construction on the part of the user.

To this end, a profile is proposed intended to be assembled with at least one other profile, by means of an assembly pin.

According to the invention,

- The profile externally has a peripheral wall of constant section over the entire height of said profile, delimited, in particular, by external faces and at least one radial retaining groove hollow the peripheral wall through at least one of its faces external over the entire height of said profile,

- The assembly spindle consists of a long profile, of constant section over practically its entire length, and this is defined by an intermediate wall joined at its two ends respectively by two wider side walls, so that the insertion of the spindle in two grooves belonging to two profiles juxtaposed by two external faces turned opposite, can assemble the two profiles.

It is thus possible to assemble two or more profiles at their external faces facing each other.

They can also be offset along their contiguous pin.

According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the peripheral wall is open on one edge and closed on its other edge by a bottom wall, giving it a container-shaped geometry.

The profile of the invention can be used, for example, as a vase, a pencil holder, etc.

According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the assembly pin is provided at one end with a pusher intended to allow the mounting by threading of said pin, and recesses hollow the peripheral wall at an end face of the profile, in alignment with each groove to receive the pusher from a corresponding pin.

The pusher intended to facilitate the mounting of the spindle in the two grooves, can be housed in a corresponding recess.

According to an additional characteristic of the invention, slots are formed respectively on the external faces hollowed out with grooves and are oriented perpendicular to the axis of the profile, the slots being distributed in hollow slots formed in the recess of a corresponding external face as well as projecting slots formed in excess thickness on each of the external faces, so as to be able to penetrate the slots projecting from one profile, into the hollow slots, from another profile.

After the insertion of a spindle, the two profiles are assembled together and without the possibility of being able to move relative to each other.

In an alternative embodiment, grooves are formed respectively in the external faces hollowed out with grooves and are oriented perpendicular to the axis of the profile, and at least one pin is used to be placed between two profiles facing each other, in placing it between two opposite grooves, to bring the two said profiles face to face, by bringing them together.

After the insertion of a spindle, the two profiles are assembled together and without the possibility of being able to move relative to each other. We can also start by threading the connecting pin between two juxtaposed profiles and then slide the pin between two grooves facing each other.

According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the peripheral wall is defined externally by a polygonal geometry.

We can thus build objects with geometric shapes. Several profiles can be assembled on the same profile.

According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the polygonal geometry is chosen from a pentagonal, hexagonal, triangular, lozenge, rectangular or square geometry.

These geometries are suitable, in particular, for creating pencil holders, shelves, vases for floral arrangements.

In an alternative embodiment, the peripheral wall has a geometry in the form of an angular sector defined by four external faces, and precisely two lateral faces joined by a concave face and a convex face, the two lateral faces being plane and their planes sequent in one axis. , a groove digging the peripheral wall at least through the two lateral faces.

One can design assembled and smooth objects on their exposed faces.

According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the height of the peripheral wall is almost twice the width of the profile.

You can build relatively tall objects, such as multiple vases.

In an alternative embodiment, the height of the peripheral wall is practically equal to the width of the profile.

You can build taller objects, such as pencil holders.

According to an additional characteristic of the invention, each groove has a T-shaped geometry in section and each pin has a H-shaped geometry in section.

These geometries of the groove and the spindle cooperate to provide a linear guide between the spindle and two juxtaposed profiles.

The characteristics of the invention mentioned above, as well as others, will appear more clearly on reading the following description of an exemplary embodiment, said description being made in relation to the accompanying drawings, among which:

Fig. 1 shows a front view of a profile according to the invention, FIG. 2 shows a top view of a profile according to the invention, FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of a profile according to the invention, FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of a first lower embodiment of a profile according to the invention, FIG. 5 shows a front view of an assembly pin intended to assemble two profiles by their respective peripheral walls according to the invention, FIG. 6 shows a top view of an assembly pin intended to assemble two profiles by their respective peripheral walls according to the invention, FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of an assembly pin intended to assemble two profiles by their respective peripheral walls according to the invention, FIG. 8 shows a top view of two profiles assembled to each other by means of an assembly pin according to the invention, FIG. 9 shows a front view of two profiles assembled to each other by means of an assembly pin according to the invention, FIG. 10 shows a front view of a second alternative embodiment of a profile provided with slots on its external faces according to the invention, FIG. 11 shows a bottom view of a profile of FIG. 10 according to the invention, FIG. 12 shows a sectional view of a profile of FIG. 10 according to the invention, FIG. 13 shows a front view of a third alternative embodiment of a profile provided with grooves formed on its external faces according to the invention, FIG. 14 shows a top view of a profile of FIG. 13 according to the invention, FIG. 15 shows a sectional view of a profile of FIG. 13 according to the invention, FIGS. 16 to 20 show top views of exemplary embodiments of a construction set including profiles and assembly pins according to the invention, FIG. 21 represents a front view of a multiple vase for accommodating a floral composition according to the invention, FIG. 22 shows a top view of a multiple vase to accommodate a floral composition according to the invention, Figs. 23, 26 and 27 represent top views of objects constructed with hexagonal, triangular and square profiles,

Fig. 24 represents a top view of a profile of hexagonal section according to the invention,

Fig. 25 shows a top view of a triangular section profile according to the invention, FIG. 28 shows a front view of a shelf with bottom constructed with hexagonal, triangular and lozenge profiles, FIG. 29 represents a front view of a bottomless shelf constructed with hexagonal, triangular and lozenge profiles, FIG. 30 shows a front view of a shelf with bottom constructed with rectangular and square profiles, FIG. 31 shows a front view of a bottomless shelf constructed with rectangular and square profiles, FIG. 32 shows a top view of a section in the form of an angular sector according to the invention, FIG. 33 shows a top view of a crown constructed with profiles in the form of an angular sector according to the invention, FIG. 34 shows a top view of a track constructed with profiles in the form of an angular sector according to the invention, FIG. 35 shows a top view of an alternative embodiment of a section in the form of an angular sector according to the invention and, FIG. 36 shows a top view of a crown constructed with profiles in the form of an angular sector and pentagonal profiles according to the invention.

The construction profile 100 shown in FIG. 1 is intended to be assembled with other similar profiles, to create objects useful in everyday life such as, for example, flower display vases, pencil holders, decorative objects, an assembly game for children , shelves, various trinkets etc.

In Fig. 3, the profile 100 externally has a geometry of constant section over its entire height. The profile 100 is thus delimited by a peripheral wall Pp open on one edge and closed on its other edge by a bottom wall Pf, giving it a container-shaped geometry, such as a cup. The bottom wall Pf is set back from the corresponding edge of the peripheral wall Pp.

In Fig. 3, the height of the peripheral wall Pp is almost twice the width of the profile 100.

In a first alternative embodiment presented in FIG. 4, the height of the peripheral wall Pp is practically equal to the width of the profile 100.

In Fig. 2, the peripheral wall Pp is defined externally by a polygonal geometry formed, in this FIG. 2, by a pentagonal wall and whose outer faces F1-F5 which delimit it are planar or practically planar. The pentagon is of the regular type. The angle formed between two contiguous faces from the axis of the profile is 108 °. A chamfer Cf cuts the sharp angle between two neighboring faces.

In Fig. 2, the planar or practically planar geometry of the external faces of the section 100 makes it possible to join two sections by faces turned opposite, while they rest on a planar surface.

In Figs. 1 and 2, grooves Rn for radial retention vertically hollow the peripheral wall Pp over the entire height of the section 100, respectively through at least one of its external faces F1-F5. In Fig. 2, a groove Rn hollows each face F, in its middle part.

In Fig. 2, each groove Rn is defined by a first passage PI which opens, on one side, through a corresponding face F and, on the other side, in a second wider passage P2 and which is hollowed out in the thickness of the peripheral wall Pp. In this FIG. 2, each groove Rn has, in section, a geometry in T. The main median axis of the second passage P2 is perpendicular to the exit axis of the first passage PL

In an alternative embodiment, not shown, the groove has in section a trapezoidal profile and the large base of which is defined in the thickness of the peripheral wall Pp, while the small base is delimited by the outlet of the groove through 'a corresponding face.

In Figs. 5, 6 and 7, there is presented an assembly pin 200 intended to allow the assembly of two profiles juxtaposed at their peripheral wall, taking place in two grooves facing each other and belonging to the two profiles.

The spindle 200 consists of a slender profile, of constant section over practically its entire length. The spindle 200 is defined by an intermediate wall Pi joined at its two ends respectively by two side walls Pli and P12 wider. In Fig. 7, the spindle 200 has a H-shaped geometry in section. The two side walls Pli and P12 are joined in their middle on either side of the intermediate wall Pi. The side walls Pli and P12 also extend perpendicularly relative to said intermediate wall.

The length of the spindle 200 is practically equal to the height of the profile 100.

In relation to Figs. 2 and 7, one for example of the folds of the side walls is intended to take place in the second passage P2 of a corresponding groove Rn, while half of the thickness of the intermediate wall Pi is intended to take place in the first passage PI of said groove. When one wishes to assemble side by side two profiles 100, the second side wall P12 can then take place in the second passage P2 of a corresponding groove Rn of the second profile while the other half of the thickness of the intermediate wall Pi can take place in the first passage PI of said groove.

In an alternative embodiment, not shown, each side wall PI has, in section, a trapezoidal profile to cooperate with a groove having the same profile.

In practice and to assemble two sections 100, they are placed side by side with two of their grooves Rn turned opposite and the assembly pin 200 is threaded into the two said grooves. Such an assembly is shown in top view in FIG. 8. The two sections 100 are joined respectively by their two faces F4. Each groove thus allows the spindle to slide but retains it radially. The mounted spindle has only one degree of freedom.

In Fig. 6, the assembly pin 200 is provided at one end with a pusher Pr intended to allow mounting by threading of said pin between two grooves of two contiguous profiles or to allow its removal to disassemble the two profiles. The pusher Pr is formed by a tongue which extends perpendicularly to one end of the spindle. The tongue extends beyond one, P12, of the two lateral walls PI.

The free end of the spindle 200, that is to say the one not provided with the pusher Pr, is tapered to facilitate its insertion.

In Fig. 1, recesses Bv dig the peripheral wall Pp at an end face and precisely the lower end face in this Fig.l, in alignment with each groove Rn to receive the pusher from a corresponding pin .

In Fig. 3, the recessed back wall Pf leaves room for housing the pusher of a corresponding pin.

In Fig. 2, a spindle 200 with its pusher Pr facing outwards, is mounted in a corresponding groove Rn.

In Fig. 9, two profiles 100 are assembled to each other by means of an assembly pin 200. It is possible to relatively move the two profiles 100 by sliding along the assembly pin 200, as suggests the double arrow D.

In Figs. 10-12 and 13-16, two other alternative embodiments of the profile 100 are respectively presented in which it is possible to position two adjoining profiles offset in height, then to assemble them, without any relative mobility, by means of an assembly pin.

In Figs. 10-12 and in the second embodiment of the profile 100, slots N are produced around the peripheral wall Pp, that is to say that they are produced perpendicular to the axis of the profile 100. The slots N are formed on at least the faces F hollowed out by grooves Rn.

A distinction is preferably made between hollow slots Ne formed in the recess of each of the external faces F as well as projecting slots Ns formed in excess thickness on each of the external faces F. The depth of the slots N, close to zero at the edge of the grooves Rn, s 'increases when measured at the corners of the profile 100, that is to say in practice at the chamfers Cf. The slots N have, in section, a trapezoidal geometry. They can also have a geometry in a portion of a circle.

Thus, by approaching two sections 100 laterally so as to have two of their faces F facing each other, it is possible to penetrate the projecting slots Ns, from one into the hollow slots Ne, from the other. A pin is then inserted into the two grooves Rn turned opposite the two profiles 100. The two profiles are assembled together and without the possibility of being able to move relative to each other.

It is useful to note in Figs. 10 and 11, that the first slot visible below the upper face of the profile 100 is projecting while the first slot visible above the underside of the profile 100 is hollow. By assembling two profiles juxtaposed and oriented in the same way, there remains a height difference between them. Conversely, it is possible to assemble on the same level two contiguous profiles by turning one of them. These two possibilities are presented on the miniature views A and B in section.

In Figs. 13-15 and in the third embodiment of the profile 100, grooves G are produced around the peripheral wall Pp, that is to say that they are produced perpendicular to the axis of the profile 100. The grooves G dig each of the external faces F. Preferably, the grooves G do not open into the grooves Rn. The grooves G have a square geometry in section. They can also have a semi-circular geometry.

At least one pin P is used to be placed between two profiles 100 turned opposite, by placing it between two opposite grooves, to join them face to face by approximation. The pin P has, in section, a geometry complementary to that of half of a groove G.

Thus, by approaching two profiles 100 laterally so as to have two of their faces F facing each other, it is possible to wedge two profiles 100 in height using said pin. A pin is then inserted into the two grooves Rn turned opposite the two profiles 100. The two profiles are assembled together and without the possibility of being able to move relative to each other.

To assemble two sections 100, it is still possible, firstly, to join them together by means of a pin 200 and, secondly, to insert a pin P in two grooves Rn turned facing each other. -screw.

Examples of creations using profiles 100 assembled by pins 200 are shown in Figs. 16 to 36.

In Figs. 16 to 22, are presented in top view, geometric assemblies constructed with pentagonal profiles 100 and the pins 200 of the invention. The pentagonal geometry of the peripheral walls Pp of the profiles 100 allows great creativity in construction. In Fig. 18, in particular, two rings are nested one inside the other.

In Figs. 19 and 20, the constructions have a pentagonal shape. They were produced with pentagonal profiles 100 assembled by means of pins 200 of the invention.

In Fig. 21, the multiple vase Vm presented is constructed with profiles 100a, 100b of different heights. Again, the profiles 100 are pentagonal.

At least two profiles 100 are superimposed by being joined to at least one neighboring profile, by means of a pin (not visible).

In Fig. 22, the multiple vessel Vm is constructed with a first row of profile 100 which appears in the foreground at the bottom of FIG. and a second row of profiles 100 which appears in the background at the top of FIG.

It is obviously still possible to build in elevation objects with profiles of identical height.

In Fig. 23, is presented a pencil holder. It is built with 100 hexagonal lOOh profiles and triangular lOOt profiles assembled with 200 pins.

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In Fig. 24, the peripheral wall Pp of the hexagonal profile 100 h is delimited externally by six faces Fl - F6. The angle formed between two contiguous faces from the axis of the profile is 120 °. Again, a groove Rn digs the peripheral wall through each of its external faces.

In Fig. 25, the peripheral wall Pp of the triangular profile 100t is delimited externally by three faces F1, F2 and F3. The angle formed between two contiguous faces from the axis of the profile is 60 °. Again, a groove Rn digs the peripheral wall through each of its external faces.

In Fig. 26, a star-shaped object is constructed with a hexagonal profile 100 h, surrounded by six triangular profiles 100, which are assembled by pins 200.

In Fig. 27, a crown-shaped object is constructed with a pentagonal profile 100 surrounded by five square profiles 100c between which five triangular profiles 100t are fixed, the assembly being carried out by pins 200.

In Figs. 28 and 29, two shelves are presented, constructed with hexagonal profiles 100 h, triangular profiles 100 t, lozenge profiles 100 g which are joined together by pins 200.

Each lozenge profile 100g is defined, in particular, by a peripheral wall delimited externally by four faces Fl - F4. Again, a groove Rn digs the peripheral wall through each of its external faces.

In Fig. 28, all the sections 100 constituting the shelf are respectively provided with bottom walls Pf.

In a fourth alternative embodiment of the profiles 100 shown in FIG. 29, these have no bottom wall. The shelf is of the skeleton type.

In Figs. 30 and 31, two shelves are presented, constructed with rectangular profiles 100r, square profiles 100c and which are joined by means of pins 200.

Each rectangular lOOr or square 100c profile is defined, in particular, by a peripheral wall delimited externally by four faces F1 - F4. The angle formed between two contiguous faces from the axis of the profile is 90 °. Again, a groove Rn digs the peripheral wall through each of its external faces.

In Fig. 30, all the sections 100 constituting the shelf are respectively provided with bottom walls Pf.

In Fig. 31, all of the profiles 100 constituting the shelf have no bottom walls. The shelf is of the skeleton type.

In Fig. 32, the lOOv profile, drawn in top view, has a geometry in the form of an angular sector whose peripheral wall Pp is delimited externally by four external faces Fl, F2, F3 and F4, and precisely two lateral faces Fl and F3 joined by a concave F2 face and a convex F4 face. The two lateral faces F1 and F3 are planar and their planes are sequential in an axis I. A groove Rn digs the peripheral wall through each of the two lateral faces F1 and F3, but not the faces F2 and F4.

In Figs. 33 and 34, the non-contiguous faces of the constructed objects have smooth surfaces. The lOOv profiles are assembled using pins 200.

In Fig. 35, the lOOv profile, drawn in top view, again has a geometry in the form of an angular sector. A groove Rn digs the peripheral wall through each of the two lateral faces F1 and F3 and through the concave face F2, but not in the convex face F4.

In Fig. 36, the crown presented contains, in its central recess, three pentagonal sections 100 assembled by means of pins 200 on the concave faces of the sections 100v forming said crown.

In general, all the faces of the profile are not systematically hollowed out with grooves.

The profiles 100 and their assembly pins 200 of the invention make it possible to build everyday useful objects, construction toys, trinkets etc. Their use is fun.

Profiles 100 as well as pins 200 can be produced in a variety of colors. They can be declined in several sizes.

Claims (11)

1) Profile (100) intended to be assembled with at least one other profile, by means of an assembly pin (200), characterized in that - the profile (100) externally has a peripheral wall (Pp) of constant section over the entire height of said profile, delimited, in particular, by external faces (F) and in that at least one groove (Rn) for radial retention digs the peripheral wall (Pp) through at least one of its external faces (F) over the entire height of said profile, - The assembly spindle (200) consists of a long profile, of constant section over practically its entire length, and in that the spindle (200) is defined by an intermediate wall (Pi) joined at its two ends respectively by two side walls (Pli and P12) wider, so that the insertion of the spindle into two grooves (Rn) belonging to two profiles (100) juxtaposed by two external faces turned opposite, can assemble the two profiles. 2) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that the peripheral wall (Pp) is open on one edge and closed on its other edge by a bottom wall (Pf), giving it a container-shaped geometry. 3) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the assembly pin (200) is provided at one end with a pusher (Pr) intended to allow mounting by threading of said spindle, and in that recesses (Bv) dig the peripheral wall (Pp) at an end face of the profile (100), in alignment with each groove (Rn) to receive the pusher (Pr ) a corresponding pin (200). 4) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that slots (N) are formed respectively on the external faces (F) hollowed out of grooves (Rn) and are oriented perpendicularly to the axis of the profile (100), the slots (N) being distributed in hollow slots (Ne) formed in the recess of a corresponding external face (F) as well as projecting slots (Ns) formed in excess thickness on each of the faces external (F), so as to be able to penetrate the projecting slots (Ns) of a profile (100), in the hollow slots (Ne), of another profile. 5) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that grooves (G) are formed respectively in the external faces (F) hollowed out of grooves (Rn) and are oriented perpendicularly to the axis of the profile (100), and in that at least one pin (P) is used to be arranged between two profiles (100) turned opposite, by placing it between two opposite grooves, to join face to face the two so-called profiles, by approximation. 6) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the peripheral wall (Pp) is defined externally by a polygonal geometry. 7) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to claim 6, characterized in that the polygonal geometry is chosen from a pentagonal, hexagonal, triangular, lozenge, rectangular or square geometry. 8) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to claim 6, characterized in that the peripheral wall (Pp) has a geometry in the form of an angular sector defined by four external faces (Fl, F2, F3 and F4), and precisely two lateral faces (Fl and F3) joined by a concave face (F2) and a convex face (F4), the two lateral faces (Fl and F3) being plane and their planes sequential in an axis (I), a groove ( Rn) digging the peripheral wall at least through the two lateral faces (F1 and F3). 9) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height of the peripheral wall (Pp) is almost twice the width of the profile (100). 10) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the height of the peripheral wall (Pp) is practically equal to the width of the profile (100). 11) Profile (100) and spindle (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each groove (Rn) has in section a geometry in T and in that each spindle (200) has in section a geometry in H. PL. 2/11