FR3110664A3 - Remote mobility management fixing system for at least one communication link and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fixing system (10) for fixing and releasing if necessary at least one communication link (85). This fastening system comprises a retractor (30) and at least one support, said support comprising a mechanical link (20) and a base (61) of a receiver (60). The receiver (60) has a receptacle (70) movable relative to the base (61), said at least one mechanical link (20) being partially wound on a spool (32) of the winder (30) at least in a wound position, said spool (32) being rotatable around a winding axis (AX), said at least one mechanical link (20) passing through said base (61) and being fixed to the receptacle (70), the receptacle (70) that can be moved away from said base (61) by unrolling said at least one mechanical link (20) outside the coil (32) and that can be brought closer to the base (61) by winding said at least one link mechanism (20) around the coil (32). Abstract Figure: Figure 1

Description

Attachment system with remote mobility management for at least one communication link and vehicle

The present invention relates to a remote mobility management fixing system for at least one communication link and a vehicle equipped with such a system.

A device and in particular a vehicle can comprise at least one piece of equipment connected to one or more communication links.

The expression "communication link" hereinafter designates an element making it possible to circulate an electrical power signal, an electrical or optical signal for example, and/or even making it possible to circulate a fluid such as a gas and for example air, oil, fuel. Thus, the expression “communication link” can designate a link comprising one or more pipes, and/or one or more electric wires and/or one or more optical fibers possibly assembled in one or more cables. A communication link can therefore comprise, for example, at least one wire, at least one cable, at least one optical fiber, at least one strand of cables, and/or at least one pipe, etc.

Within an installation, it may be required not to leave a free communication link, i.e. not fixed to a rack. Indeed, the communication link then risks deteriorating by friction with other elements. Therefore, a communication link can be attached to a rack. In addition, the communication link may be obscured by other elements within the installation.

When equipment is located in an area cluttered with various elements or when the communication link(s) connected to equipment are inaccessible to an operator, dismantling or even mounting this equipment on a vehicle can be tricky. Indeed, it may in particular be difficult to extract the equipment from the vehicle due in particular to the communication link(s). The dismantling of equipment connected to a communication link located in a congested area, may involve the dismantling of various parts and/or other equipment possibly also connected to at least one communication link to free the communication link concerned. Reassembly is also delicate, for example to correctly position the communication link or links.

Therefore, maintenance or assembly operations in an assembly line of electrical or fluidic equipment connected to a communication link can be time-consuming and in fact can generate significant financial costs. For example, a helicopter can be immobilized for a significant period of time during a maintenance operation involving the dismantling of equipment each connected to at least one communication link.

In addition, to allow the assembly and/or disassembly of equipment, one or more communication links may be longer than necessary. The overlength thus obtained of the communication link can also induce possibly harmful friction when this part of the communication link is badly positioned.

Document US 9212764 describes a device for fixing an electrical harness to an aircraft structure. This fixing device is provided with a body and a support connected to the structure. The body comprises at least two jaws, at least one of the jaws being movable between a first open position in which the jaws allow the introduction of at least one electrical harness and a second closed position in which the jaws allow the immobilization of this electrical harness. A retaining band keeps the jaws in the closed position and the body pressed against the support.

Such a fixing device is just intended to fix at least one harness to a structure.

Similarly, document FR3021088 describes a member for fixing an electrical harness to an aircraft structure. This member comprises a hook including a base and a curved finger. The curved finger has an opening that can be crossed by a collar enclosing a portion of the electrical harness.

The document FR2998725 describes a method for installing an electrical harness in an aircraft using a tool ensuring the implementation of said method by lifting the harness.

The object of the present invention is therefore to propose an innovative fastening system for supporting a communication link and facilitating assembly/disassembly operations of equipment to be connected to this communication link.

The invention thus relates to a fixing system for fixing at least one communication link.

The fixing system comprises a retractor and at least one support, said support comprising a mechanical link and a base of a receiver, said receiver having a receptacle movable relative to the base, said receptacle being configured to be fixed to said at least a communications link. Said mechanical link is, at least in a so-called “wound position”, partially wound on a spool of the winder. Said coil is rotatable around a winding axis, said mechanical link passing through said base and being connected to the receptacle, the receptacle being able to be moved away from said base by unrolling said at least one mechanical link outside the coil and being able be brought closer to the base by winding said at least one mechanical link around the coil.

The expression "mechanical link" subsequently designates an elongated and rollable element making it possible to link two parts, and for example to pass a mechanical force from one end of this link to the other end of this said link. Thus, the expression “mechanical link” can designate, for example, a link comprising one or more nylon threads, and/or one or more braided or non-braided textile threads, and/or one or more braided or non-braided metallic threads, a chain. Such a mechanical link is favorably little or not extensible in a direction going from one end of this link to the other end of this said link.

Therefore, the fastening system has in particular two main parts. A first main part is provided with a winder while the second main part comprises a receiver having a fixed base and a mobile receptacle. The mechanical link is carried by the reel, then travels at least in the base and joins the receptacle. The mechanical link may comprise one end attached to the reel, for example and favorably to the spool of the reel and one end connected to the receptacle, namely attached or rendered integral with the receptacle by usual means, and by way of illustration by being for example stuck in a restriction of the receptacle, being pinched by a jaw, or through a simple knot of the mechanical link...

The spool of the winder can be rotated around its winding axis in a first direction, for example via an actuator or manually, either by maneuvering the spool or by pulling on the mechanical link. Therefore, the receptacle, and where appropriate one or more communication links attached to the receptacle, can then be moved away from the base during a maintenance or assembly operation. The release of the communication link(s) makes it possible to move equipment that may be attached to this or these communication link(s). The operation of the furler can be done remotely from the receiver. As a result, the receiver can attach at least one communication link in an inaccessible area, this communication link can nevertheless be released remotely via the retractor. By rotating the coil around its winding axis in a second direction opposite to the first direction, manually or by an actuator or a return system for example, the receptacle and, where applicable, the communication link(s) fixed to the receptacle can be brought closer to the base. Using the reel, an operator can fix the communication link(s) to the desired location, even if this location is in an inaccessible or difficult-to-reach area.

The fixing system is a retractable system that can make it possible to immobilize and release a communication link at will in a possibly inaccessible area. The fixing system is a remote mobility management fixing system insofar as one or more communication links connected to the receptacle are made mobile, by remotely requesting a retractor, possibly motorized and/or located at a distance from the receptacle and/or in an accessible area. Thus, the fixing system makes it possible to give freedom of movement to at least one communication link to assemble/disassemble equipment cooperating with the communication link and/or to confer specific mobility on this equipment, for example during a maintenance operation. .

The fastening system can be relatively light and/or can be adapted to contain communication links of various diameters.

The fastening system according to the invention can also be installed in existing architectures, for example within a vehicle or even in particular within an aircraft and for example a rotorcraft.

The fastening system may include one or more of the following features, taken alone or in combination.

According to one aspect, the coil may in particular be rotatable on itself around the winding axis.

According to one aspect, said at least one support may comprise a sheath between the base of this support and the retractor, the mechanical link of the support starting from the retractor then passing through said sheath before passing through said base.

The reel can be geographically offset from the receiver, for example to be placed in an accessible area unlike the base. Therefore, the sheath makes it possible to avoid parasitic friction or blocking of the mechanical link in an area between the base and the retractor.

The length of the sheath is defined according to the need.

According to one aspect, said base may comprise a hollow body delimiting an internal space, said body optionally comprising a first opening and in all cases a second opening leading to an external environment, said at least one mechanical link penetrating where appropriate into said space internal by said first opening and leaving said internal space by said second opening to be connected to the receptacle.

According to one possibility, the retractor is attached to the base, or even forms one and the same mechanical part with the base. Therefore, this mechanical part may comprise a first opening connecting the internal space to the winder.

In the presence of a remote reel and a sheath, said base may comprise a hollow body delimiting an internal space, said body comprising a first opening opening onto an interior space of the sheath and a second opening opening onto an external environment, said at least one mechanical link extending into said interior space, then penetrating into said interior space through said first opening and exiting from said interior space through said second opening in order to be fixed to the receptacle.

Thus, a mechanical link is protected by the possible sheath and the base, or even by the reel. In particular, the mechanical link may not be in contact with the external environment between the sheath and the base, or even between the sheath and the reel.

According to another aspect, the system can comprise a single reel and several supports. Therefore, each support can have its own receiver as well as its own mechanical link and possibly its own sheath. For example, the coil can be partitioned by at least one partition substantially perpendicular to the winding axis to have one storage ring per mechanical link and for each mechanical link.

According to another aspect, said winder may comprise a return member exerting a force on said coil, for example to wind said at least one mechanical link around the coil by rotation of the coil around the winding axis.

Optionally, the winder may comprise a usual return member which exerts a force on the reel to place it in a reference position, via a rotation around the winding axis, and for example in a position called "position not unrolled” or “rolled up position” for convenience. Such a return member may comprise a spring or the like. Thus, an operator can exert a force on the mechanical link, via the receptacle, to unwind an excess length of the mechanical link placed on the reel. When this force is released, the force exerted by the return member on the reel makes it possible to rotate the reel around the winding axis towards its reference position by winding the mechanical link.

According to a variant, the return member can conversely exert a force on the reel to place it in a reference position called “unwound position” in which the mechanical link is unwound as much as possible outside the reel.

Alternatively or in addition, the winder is manual. The spool can be turned manually by an operator to wind or unwind the mechanical link. Thus, an operator can turn the coil in a first direction to unwind the mechanical link outside this coil in order to relax the mechanical link and to allow the receptacle to move relative to the base. The operator can turn the coil in a second direction to, on the contrary, tighten the mechanical link and bring the receptacle closer to the base.

According to a motorized version, an actuator can rotate the coil. According to one example, the actuator is an electric motor that can be controlled via a wired or wireless remote link, for example using a control, a computer tablet, etc.

According to another aspect compatible with the previous aspects, the reel may comprise at least one blocker to immobilize said reel in rotation around the winding axis.

Such a blocker constitutes a locking system making it possible to immobilize the coil, in particular in rotation around its winding axis.

Optionally, the reel represents the only interface of the system with an operator to fix or release at will one or more communication links together with the receptacle.

Only the reel can for example be placed in an accessible area. The operator then accesses the reel to release the blocker if necessary. The operator then pulls the equipment or turns the reel to be able to move the equipment.

According to another aspect compatible with the preceding aspects, said at least one mechanical link may successively comprise a first section wound on said reel, at least in the wound position for example or even also in the unwound position, then a second section crossing at least said base, namely said base and, where appropriate, the aforementioned sheath, and leading to an end section connected to the receptacle.

The mechanical link then extends from one end of the first section which can then be fixed to the reel, for example to its reel, up to the end section which cooperates with the receptacle, for example by being fixed to this receptacle.

According to another aspect compatible with the previous aspects, said receptacle may comprise a gripping means.

The expression “means of gripping” designates a member that can be gripped by an operator. For example, the receptacle may include a base secured to a handle forming a gripping means to be pulled by an operator, the mechanical link being fixed to the base.

According to another aspect compatible with the previous aspects, the receptacle may include a fastener configured to attach said at least one communication link to the receptacle.

According to another aspect compatible with the previous aspects, said retractor may comprise a fixing device configured to be able to be immobilized on a bearing that does not belong to the fixing system.

Thus, the retractor represents a member intended to be immobile in use like the possible sheath. The fixing device can comprise usual means, such as glue, screwing means, riveting means, at least one collar, stapling means, etc. In particular, the reel can be fixed to a bearing of a vehicle possibly in an area accessible to an operator, for example without dismantling other equipment or communication links.

According to another aspect compatible with the previous aspects, said base may include a fixing member configured to be able to be immobilized on a supporting structure that does not belong to the fixing system.

Thus, the base represents a member intended to be immobile like the possible sheath, or even the retractor. The base may be the first member of the fastening system, after the communication link, attached to a structure. The receiver is on the contrary mobile with respect to this structure. The fixing member can comprise usual means, such as glue, screwing means, riveting means, at least one collar, stapling means, etc. In particular, the base can be fixed to a structure carrier of a vehicle possibly in an inaccessible area.

According to another aspect compatible with the previous aspects, said base and said receptacle may respectively comprise a first form and a second form nested one inside the other when said receptacle is pressed against said base.

This characteristic makes it possible to position the receptacle in a particular position when the mechanical link is wound to the maximum on the reel. From then on, the communication link(s) attached to the receptacle are positioned in the required manner simply by winding the mechanical link on the reel spool.

According to one possibility, said second shape penetrates into said first shape when said receptacle is pressed against said base.

According to another aspect and in the presence of a sheath, said reel may comprise a first sheath stop and said base comprises a second sheath stop, said sheath extending from a first end positioned in the first sheath stop until at a second end positioned in the second sheath stop.

This characteristic allows the sheath to be positioned correctly and guarantees that the mechanical link is not at risk of being rubbed against a third party between the reel and the base.

The invention further relates to an assembly provided with at least one communication link and at least one fixing system. The fixing system is according to the invention. Therefore, said at least one communication link is attached to a receptacle of the fixing system.

Similarly, the invention relates to a vehicle which comprises such an assembly.

Optionally, the reel is arranged in an area of the vehicle accessible to an operator. Such a zone is, for example, accessible to an operator without dismantling at least one component not provided for this purpose of the vehicle, and possibly by operating a hatch or a covering provided for this purpose.

The reel thus represents the interface of the fixing system with an operator to fix or release at will the communication link(s) attached to the receptacle. Conversely, the base and the receptacle can be located in an inaccessible area to maintain the communication link(s) in this area.

The invention and its advantages will appear in more detail in the context of the following description with examples given by way of illustration with reference to the appended figures which represent:

Figure 1, a schematic sectional view of a fastening system according to the invention within an assembly of a vehicle, the fastening system having a mechanical link wound to the maximum and a sheath,

Figure 2, a schematic sectional view of a fastening system according to the invention within an assembly of a vehicle, the fastening system having an unwound mechanical link and a sheath,

FIG. 3, a fixing system according to the invention within an assembly of a vehicle, the fixing system having a mechanical link wound to the maximum and a sheath,

FIG. 4, a fastening system according to the invention within an assembly of a vehicle, the fastening system having an unwound mechanical link and a sheath,

FIG. 5, a fastening system according to the invention within an assembly of a vehicle, the fastening system having a wound mechanical link and a motorized winder,

FIG. 6, a fixing system according to the invention within an assembly of a vehicle, the fixing system having several supports as well as several sheaths, and

Figure 7, a section of a partitioned coil.

The elements present in several distinct figures are assigned a single reference.

FIG. 1 presents an assembly 80 provided with a fixing system 10 for fixing and releasing on command at least one communication link 85 of this assembly 80. In particular, the illustrated assembly 80 is arranged within a vehicle 1 .

Independently of the arrangement of the fastening system 10, this fastening system 10 is provided with at least one support 300 comprising a link called a mechanical link 20. FIGS. 1 to 4 illustrate a fastening system having a single support 300 and therefore a single mechanical link 20 but the invention is applicable to a system comprising several mechanical links in accordance with FIG. 6 described below.

Referring to Figure 1, the mechanical link 20 comprises an elongated element 21, rollable and favorably non-stretchable.

Furthermore, the fastening system 10 comprises a retractor 30.

The winder 30 has a coil 32 on which the mechanical link 20 is partially wound, at least in the wound position illustrated in FIG. 1. In this wound position, the mechanical link is wound as far as possible on the winder.

According to the example of Figure 1, the reel 30 is provided with a base 31. The coil 32 is then carried by the base 31 while being rotatable relative to the base 31 around a winding axis AX. The base 31 may be in one piece or may comprise several members fixed to each other.

Furthermore, the reel 30 may include a gripping system 33 integral in rotation with the reel 32. Optionally, a hub 320 of the reel 32 carrying the mechanical link 20 can be housed in the base 31 while the gripping system 33 s 'extends outside the base 31. According to the example given, the gripping system 33 may comprise a handle or equivalent fixed to the coil 32 in rotation around the winding axis AX. The handle can possibly be mobile in rotation with respect to the reel 32 in order to be able to be retracted on request. An operator can grasp the gripping system 33 to rotate the reel 32 relative to the base 31 in a first direction ROT1 in order to wind the mechanical link 20 on this reel 32. Conversely, the operator can grasp the gripping system 33 to rotate the reel 32 in a second direction ROT2, opposite to the first direction ROT1, in order to unwind the mechanical link 20 outside the reel 32.

Coil 32 can also be motorized. Therefore, the winder 30 comprises an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic actuator for example to rotate the coil 32 around its winding axis AX. The actuator can be controlled by a usual control connected by a wired or wireless link to this actuator, the control being remote from the actuator.

In addition or alternatively, the winder 30 may include a return member 37. This return member 37 exerts a force on the spool 32 to cause it to rotate in the first direction ROT1 for example. Optionally, the return member 37 may comprise one or more springs according to the example shown, and for example a spring loaded in torsion arranged between the base 31 and the coil 32.

In addition or alternatively, the reel 30 may comprise a blocker 36 whose function is to immobilize, on command from an operator, the reel 32 with respect to the base 31. The blocker 36 may be a member activated manually by an operator. in a simplified embodiment, or can be controlled by an actuator, for example electric. The blocker 36 can include a member that is movable relative to the coil, an electromagnet, etc. According to the example shown, the blocker 36 can include a finger that can move between at least one position remote from the coil 32 illustrated in FIG. locking illustrated in Figure 1 wherein the finger is in contact with the coil 32, for example against notches of the coil 32 or equivalent. The blocker 36 could be maintained or not, depending on the need, in permanent contact with these notches. This variant is given by way of example, any known system capable of blocking a coil being possible, such as a brake for example.

In addition or alternatively, the reel 30 can comprise a fixing device 34 to be fixed to a rack 2. Such a rack 2 can be a structure of a vehicle 1. In this case, the reel 30 can be positioned in a zone Z1 which is for example easily accessible to an operator to possibly maneuver the gripping system 33 and/or the blocker 36. Such a zone z1 can for example be accessible without dismantling at least one component of the vehicle 1 not meant for that purpose. As illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the fixing device may be of the type of a usual device for fixing an electrical harness or a pipe, for example to be attached to an existing harness support. According to the example of Figure 1, the fixing device 34 comprises a male or female clevis cooperating with a female or male clevis 3 complementary to the bearing 2 via a through member 35, such as a screw / nut system or a pin or equivalent. The fixing device 34 may alternatively or in addition comprise usual members, such as at least one rivet, at least one collar, at least one weld bead, at least one bead of glue, at least one screw member, at least one minus a means of elastic stapling…

Furthermore, the fixing system comprises a receiver 60 provided with a base 61.

Referring to Figure 5, the mechanical link 20 can come out of the retractor 30 to directly join the base 61. The base 61 and the retractor 30 can form a single piece. This piece may be in one piece or may comprise several members fixed to each other.

This variant is particularly interesting in the presence of an actuator making the coil mobile.

Referring to Figure 1, the reel 30 is optionally connected by a sheath 50 to the base 61 of the receiver 60. Therefore, the mechanical link 20 escapes from the reel 30 crossing the sheath to enter the base 61 before joining and being fixed to a receptacle 70 of the receiver 60.

For example, the base 61 comprises a hollow body 62 which delimits an empty internal space 63 which can be crossed by the mechanical link 20. Therefore, this body 62 may comprise a first opening 64 which opens onto an interior space 53 of the sheath 50. The body 62 may be in one piece or may comprise several members fixed to each other.

According to one possibility, the sheath 50 then extends from a first end 51 arranged in a first sheath stop 38 of the reel 30 to a second end 52 positioned in a second sheath stop 69 of the base 61 .

According to one example, the first sheath stop 38 includes a duct 381 from the base 31. For example, this duct 381 extends from an inlet passage section opposite the coil to a passage section of outlet facing base 61, sheath 50 extending into conduit 381. Optionally, the inlet passage section is partially closed off by a seat 382 against which sheath 50 abuts. The conduit 381 may have an axis of symmetry tangent to a circle centered on the winding axis AX.

Similarly, the second sheath stop 69 comprises a channel 691 of the body 62. For example, this channel 691 extends from an inlet passage section opposite the reel 30 to a passage section of outlet leading to internal space 63, sheath 50 extending into channel 691. Optionally, the outlet passage section is partially closed off by a seat 692 against which sheath 50 abuts.

The fixing system 10 can comprise fixing systems for fixing the sheath 50 to the reel 30 and/or to the base 61. For example, a screw is screwed to the reel 30 or to the base 61 and in the thickness of a wall of the sheath 50, without opening into the interior space 53 so as not to damage the mechanical link. In a complementary or alternative way, the sheath can be fitted by force in the first stop 38 and/or the second stop 69.

According to another aspect, the body 62 may comprise a second opening 65 which puts the internal space 63 in fluid communication with an external environment EXT.

According to another aspect, the base 61 can comprise a fixing member 66 to be fixed to a support structure 4. Such a support structure 4 can be a structure of a vehicle 1. In this case, the base 61 can be positioned in a zone Z2 possibly easily inaccessible to an operator. As illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the fixing member may be of the type of a usual device for fixing an electrical harness or a pipe, for example to be attached to an existing harness support. According to the example of Figure 1 and by way of illustration, the fixing member 66 comprises a male or female clevis cooperating with a complementary female or male clevis 5 via a through member 67, such as a screw / nut system or a pin or equivalent. The fixing member 66 may alternatively or in addition comprise usual members, such as at least one rivet, at least one collar, at least one weld bead, at least one bead of glue, at least one screw member, at least one means of elastic stapling...

Furthermore, the receiver 60 also comprises a receptacle 70 linked to the mechanical link 20. Thus, the receptacle 70 is for example provided with a base 71. The base 71 can be in one piece or can include several members fixed to each other.

The base 71 is provided with a usual fastener 73 to be connected to the mechanical link 20, namely so that the mechanical link 20 and the receptacle 70 are jointly movable. According to the example illustrated, the fastener 73 comprises a passage 72 of the base 71 through which the mechanical link 20 passes, the end of the mechanical link having a knot 730. The fastener 73 can alternatively or additionally comprise a possibly elastic clip , a necklace, a bead of glue, a jumper, a hook…

According to another aspect, the receptacle 70 can comprise a fixing 400 to be fixed to at least one communication link 85. FIG. elastic stapling system, a hook, a collar, a rider, a comb for example.

According to another aspect, the receptacle 70 can comprise a gripping means 75. For example, the base 71 can comprise a gripping means 75 of the handle type or equivalent.

According to another aspect, the base 61 and the receptacle 70 may respectively comprise a first form 68 and a second form 74 which cooperate with each other when the mechanical link 20 is wound up on the coil 32, and therefore in the wound position. of Figure 1. In this position, the first form 68 and the second form 74 are nested one inside the other when the receptacle 70 is pressed against the base 61. More precisely according to the example illustrated, the second form 74 penetrates into said first shape 68 which can facilitate the positioning of the receptacle 70. For example, the first shape 68 has a concave face delimiting an open volume while the second shape 74 has a complementary convex shape representing a relief arranged in said volume open in the coiled position.

Therefore, the mechanical link 20 extends from the retractor 30 to the receptacle 70 passing successively through the possible sheath 50, then into the base 61. If necessary, the mechanical link 20 extends in the interior space 53 of the sheath 50, then enters the internal space 63 of the base 61 through its first opening 64 and leaves it through the second opening 65 to join the receptacle 70. For this purpose, the mechanical link 20 may comprise successively a connecting end 22 connected to the coil 32, followed by a first section 23 arranged on the coil 32 at least in the wound position or even when the mechanical link is unwound to the maximum, then by a second section 24 crossing the sheath 50, then the base 61 and leading to an end section 25 fixed to the receptacle 70.

The mechanical link 20 also has freedom of movement with respect to the retractor 30, the possible sheath 50 and the base 61, subject, if necessary, to unlocking the possible blocker 36 of the retractor 30. On the other hand, the end section 25 is constrained to move together with receptacle 70.

The receptacle 70 is more mobile relative to the base 61 by being able to be moved away from the base 61 by unwinding the mechanical link 20 outside the coil 32 and to be brought closer to the base 61 by winding the mechanical link 20 around of coil 32.

Figure 2 illustrates the operation of the invention. To perform an operation on the equipment 850 for example, an operator unlocks the blocker 36 if necessary, for example by pulling it according to the arrow 103. From then on, the mechanical link 20 can be extracted from the coil 32 according to the arrows 101 by pulling the receptacle 70 or by rotating the coil 32 in the first direction ROT1 with the gripping system 33 or, where appropriate, with an actuator. The mechanical link 20 can also be extracted from the coil 32 by pulling the equipment 850. Under this action the communication link 85 unrolls the mechanical link 20 outside the coil 32. The receptacle 70 moves away from the base 61 thus giving a controlled freedom to the communication link 85, to allow the dismantling of the equipment 850. Even in the released position, the communication link 85 remains attached to the receptacle 70.

From this unwound position of the mechanical link 20 and the receptacle 70, the mechanical link 20 can be wound on the reel 32 according to the arrows 102 either under the effect of a return member 37, if any, or by rotating the reel 32 according to the second direction ROT2 with the gripping system 33 or the actuator. The receptacle 70 approaches the base 61 and is positioned in an appropriate manner by interlocking its second form 74 in the first form 68 complementary to the base 61. The operator blocks the coil 32 if necessary using of the blocker 36, for example by pushing it according to the arrow 104.

Figure 3 shows a three-dimensional view of a fastening system 10 according to the invention with a mechanical link 20 wound up on a retractor 30.

Figure 4 shows a three-dimensional view of the same fastening system 10 with a mechanical link 20 at least partially unwound from the coil 32.

Figure 5 illustrates an embodiment without a sheath, the reel 30 opening for example directly on the base 61.

In addition, the winder 30 includes an actuator 350 to set the reel 32 in motion. According to the example illustrated, the actuator 350 is an electric motor remotely controlled by a remote control 360. An actuator 350 can also be arranged on a fastening system according to figure 1 or figure 6.

FIG. 6 illustrates a fastening system having several supports 300 which cooperate with the same retractor 30. Although FIG. 6 illustrates two supports 300, the fastening system can comprise a greater number of supports 300. Optionally and with reference to the Figure 7, the reel 32 of the winder may include at least one partition 320 to separate the various mechanical links.

Of course, the present invention is subject to many variations in its implementation. Although several embodiments have been described, it is clearly understood that it is not conceivable to identify exhaustively all the possible modes. It is of course possible to replace a means described by an equivalent means without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (17)

Fixing system (10) for fixing at least one communication link (85),
characterized in that the fastening system (10) comprises a retractor (30) and at least one support (300), said support (300) comprising a mechanical link and a base (61) of a receiver (60), said receiver (60) having a receptacle (70) movable relative to the base (61), said receptacle (70) being configured to be fixed to said at least one communication link (85), said mechanical link (20) being, at least in a wound position, partially wound on a reel (32) of the reel (30), said reel (32) being rotatable around a winding axis (AX), said mechanical link (20) passing through said base (61) and being connected to the receptacle (70), the receptacle (70) being able to be moved away from the said base (61) by unrolling the said mechanical link (20) outside the coil (32) and being able to be brought closer to the base (61) by winding said mechanical link (20) around the coil (32). Fixing system according to claim 1,
characterized in that said at least one support (300) comprises a sheath (50) between the base (61) and the retractor (30), the said mechanical link (20) starting from the retractor (30) then passing through the said sheath (50) before passing through said base (61). Fixing system according to claim 2,
characterized in that said base (61) comprises a hollow body (62) delimiting an internal space (63), said body (62) comprising a first opening (64) opening onto an internal space (53) of the sheath (50) and a second opening (65) leading to an external environment (EXT), said at least one mechanical link (20) extending into said interior space (53), then penetrating into said internal space (63) through said first opening ( 64) and leaving said internal space (63) through said second opening (65) to be connected to the receptacle (70). Fastening system according to any one of claims 2 to 3,
characterized in that said reel (30) has a first sheath stop (38) and said base (61) has a second sheath stop (69), said sheath (50) extending from a first end (51) positioned in the first sheath stop (38) to a second end (52) positioned in the second sheath stop (69). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that said winder (30) comprises a return member (37) exerting a force on said reel (32). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that said winder (30) comprises at least one blocker (36) to immobilize said reel (32) in rotation around the winding axis (AX). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized in that said at least one mechanical link (20) successively comprises a first section (23) wound on said coil (32), then a second section (24) passing through at least said base (61) and opening onto a section of end (25) connected to the receptacle (70). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that said receptacle (70) includes gripping means (75). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
characterized in that said receptacle (70) includes an attachment (400) configured to attach said at least one communication link (85) to the receptacle (70). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
characterized in that said reel (30) comprises a fixing device (34) configured to be able to be immobilized on a rack (2) not belonging to the fixing system (10). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
characterized in that said base (61) comprises a fixing member (66) configured to be able to be immobilized on a support structure (4) not belonging to the fixing system (10). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
characterized in that said base (61) and said receptacle (70) respectively comprise a first shape (68) and a second shape (74) nested one inside the other when said receptacle (70) is pressed against said base ( 61). Fixing system according to claim 12,
characterized in that said second shape (74) enters said first shape (68) when said receptacle (70) is pressed against said base (61). Fastening system according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
characterized in that the fastening system comprises a single said retractor and several said supports. Assembly (80) provided with at least one communication link (85) and at least one fastening system (10),
characterized in that said fastening system (10) is according to any one of claims 1 to 14, said at least one communication link (85) being attached to said receptacle (70). Vehicle (1),
characterized in that said vehicle (1) comprises at least one assembly (80) according to claim 15. Vehicle according to claim 16,
characterized in that said reel (30) is arranged in an area (Z1) of the vehicle (1) accessible to an operator.