FR3134133A1 - Exterior carpentry intended to cover a bay of a building - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to exterior joinery intended to cover a bay of a building. The exterior joinery (1) comprises a fixed frame (2) of which a lower crosspiece (21) is associated with a flap (4). And, according to the invention, said exterior joinery (1) comprises photovoltaic sensor means (6) adapted to the electrical supply of at least one electrical device (D). The photovoltaic sensor means (6) cover said flap (4), advantageously without projecting above said lower crosspiece (21). Figure for abstract: 1

Description

Exterior carpentry intended to cover a bay of a building Technical field of the invention

The present invention relates to the technical field of exterior joinery intended to cover a bay of a building.

State of the art

Some exterior joinery is now equipped with at least one electrical device.

In this sense, there are, for example, motorized openings or motorized roller shutters in which the operation is ensured by an electric motor.

To avoid complex and tedious connections to the general electrical supply of the home, the exterior joinery can be equipped with photovoltaic sensor means adapted to the electrical supply of said at least one electrical device.

There are, for example, “solar” rolling shutters in which the electric motor is powered by photovoltaic cells placed either directly on the shutter box or on the facade of the home.

But, in practice, this approach is not entirely satisfactory. In particular, the arrangement of the photovoltaic cells makes them particularly conspicuous and does not allow optimal efficiency.

Presentation of the invention

In order to remedy the aforementioned drawback of the state of the art, the present invention proposes a new exterior joinery intended to cover a bay of a construction.

More particularly, according to the invention, we propose an exterior joinery which comprises a fixed frame of which a lower crosspiece is associated with a flap.

And, according to the invention, said exterior joinery comprises photovoltaic sensor means adapted to the electrical supply of at least one electrical device.

The photovoltaic sensor means cover (or are overlying) said flap, advantageously without projecting above said lower crosspiece.

According to a preferred embodiment, the photovoltaic sensor means are carried by an attached support member, comprising:

- a location suitable for receiving said photovoltaic sensor means, possibly installed in front of exterior solar protection slides, and

- mechanical assembly means, adapted to the mechanical assembly of said support member with said exterior joinery, for example with said lower crosspiece and/or said flap and/or a slide for exterior solar protection.

Other non-limiting and advantageous characteristics of the preferred embodiment according to the invention, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations, are as follows:

- the support member is formed by at least one profile, preferably metallic, more preferably a single profile comprising said location and said mechanical assembly means, or a first profile comprising said location and a second profile, forming an interface, comprising said mechanical assembly means, which profiles are assembled together by means of additional mechanical assembly means;

- the location comprises at least one front flap, intended to be covered by the photovoltaic sensor means and intended to define an angle ranging from 20° to 50° relative to the horizontal, which front flap advantageously comprises a rear skirt, intended to rest on a slide of an exterior sun protection and/or at least one lower skirt, intended to rest on the bib;

- the support member comprises at least one longitudinal chamber, advantageously underlying the location, advantageously making it possible to make the fixing invisible and to route an electric cable (for example towards the slide of an exterior solar protection or towards the frame of the carpentry);

- the support member comprises an intermediate part intended to extend between said location and said lower crosspiece, which intermediate part comprises at least one upper flap delimiting at least one rear chamber, possibly with said flap and/or said lower crosspiece, for example example for housing electronic components (for example electric accumulators, electronic cards, electric cables), which intermediate part preferably comprises at least one passage for the evacuation of water infiltration, which upper flap preferably has a slope, towards the outside, to avoid water stagnation (at least 3%); preferably, the intermediate part comprises a lower perforated flap, provided between said upper flap and said flap, for example machined areas or a strip of expanded or perforated metal, to allow ventilation of any electronic components;

- the support member comprises passages, advantageously of at least 5 mm on each side, at the level of said flap to allow the drainage zone of the flap and/or the lower crosspiece to be freed; the passages are advantageously formed by point assembly means, for example point spacer tabs, or point machining in the support member, advantageously to the right of the mechanical assembly means;

- the mechanical assembly means comprise a groove carried by the support member; which groove comprises two strips: a rear strip, adapted to cooperate by interlocking by elastic deformation with said exterior joinery, and a front strip, adapted to cooperate with the threaded body of a metal screw attached to said exterior joinery.

According to another characteristic of the invention, said exterior joinery advantageously also includes solar protection comprising at least one slide.

The present invention also relates to a photovoltaic accessory, for exterior joinery according to the invention, comprising:

- photovoltaic sensor means, for the electrical supply of at least one electrical device, and

- a support member comprising:

-- a location suitable for receiving said photovoltaic sensor means, and

-- mechanical assembly means, adapted to the mechanical assembly of said support member with said joinery.

The present invention also relates to equipment for a construction bay comprising:

- said exterior joinery according to the invention, and

- said at least one electrical device,

which at least one electrical device is advantageously installed on said exterior joinery or near said exterior joinery,

namely for example motorization of the opening of said exterior joinery, means of operating solar protection (interior or exterior).

The photovoltaic sensor means are advantageously electrically connected to said at least one electrical device by an electrical cable routed by:

- a slide for sun protection,

- the exterior joinery, for example the lower crossbar,

- the end of the support member.

Of course, the different characteristics, variants and embodiments of the invention can be associated with each other in various combinations as long as they are not incompatible or exclusive of each other.

Detailed description of the invention

In addition, various other characteristics of the invention emerge from the appended description made with reference to the drawings which illustrate non-limiting forms of embodiment of the invention and where:

is a schematic and partial view of an exterior joinery whose flap is covered by photovoltaic sensor means according to a first embodiment of the invention, in which the support member cooperates with the slides;

is a schematic and partial view of an exterior joinery whose flap is covered by photovoltaic sensor means according to a second embodiment of the invention, in which the support member cooperates with the slides;

is a schematic and partial view of an exterior joinery whose flap is covered by photovoltaic sensor means according to a third embodiment of the invention, in which the support member cooperates with a flap of the frame;

is a schematic and partial view of an exterior joinery whose flap is covered by photovoltaic sensor means according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, in which the support member cooperates with a flap of the frame;

is a schematic and partial view of an exterior joinery whose flap is covered by photovoltaic sensor means according to a fifth embodiment of the invention, in which the support member cooperates with a flap of the frame;

is a schematic and partial view of an exterior joinery whose flap is covered by photovoltaic sensor means according to a sixth embodiment of the invention, in which the support member cooperates with a flap of the frame.

It should be noted that, in these figures, the structural and/or functional elements common to the different variants may have the same references.

As partially shown in the figures, the present invention relates to exterior joinery 1 intended to cover a bay B of a construction N.

By “bay B” or “construction bay”, we mean an opening made in a wall M of construction N.

Bay B includes, in particular, in the lower part, a lower face B1, also called “window sill”.

By “exterior joinery”, we advantageously include bay windows, preferably windows.

Exterior joinery 1 includes:

- a sleeping frame 2 (also called “dormant”), and

- advantageously an opening 3.

Such exterior joinery 1 is described for example, without being limiting, in document EP1129270.

Electrical device

The exterior joinery 1, according to the invention, advantageously forms part of equipment for the construction bay B.

This equipment advantageously includes:

- the exterior joinery 1 according to the invention,

- at least one electrical device D, and

- possibly P sun protection, interior or exterior.

Said at least one electrical device D is advantageously installed on the exterior joinery 1 or near the exterior joinery 1.

The electrical device D is chosen for example from:

- a motorization of the opening 3 of the exterior joinery 1,

- means of operating solar protection P.

Outdoor solar protection P advantageously includes:

- a trunk secured with a high crossbar of frame 2 (not shown),

- a sun protection apron, a sun protection canvas and/or adjustable or lifting slats,

- the means for rotating a shaft, for winding/unwinding a solar protection apron, in this case a motorized shaft, and

- slides C (preferably two side slides), for guiding the sun protection apron when it is rolled up/unrolled.

The slides C can route the power cable of the electrical device D.

Frame frame

The frame 2 of the exterior joinery 1 is advantageously formed by an assembly of profiles which are for example made of a material chosen from plastic, metal (for example aluminum), wood or a wood/metal mixture.

The frame 2 (also called “frame”) comprises a lower crosspiece 21.

The lower crosspiece 21 advantageously comprises a batten 211, intended to cooperate with the opening 3 in the closed position.

This beat 211 is advantageously connected to the lower crosspiece 21 by an intermediate flap 212, here horizontal.

The intermediate flap 212 here carries at least one through passage 213, for the evacuation of runoff water.

The lower crosspiece 21 advantageously also includes a table 214, covering the lower face B1 of the bay B.

The intermediate flap 212 extends opposite and at a distance from the table 214 to together define a groove 215, opening outwards, aimed at preventing infiltration of runoff water.

Bib

The lower crosspiece 21 is associated with a flap 4, advantageously attached.

The main role of the flap 4 is to protect the lower crosspiece 21 and the lower face B1 of the bay B against climatic hazards.

The flap 4 is advantageously made of a material chosen from aluminum, PVC, zinc or galvanized steel.

Preferably, the bib 4 has two bands:

- a rear strip 41, secured to the lower crosspiece 21 and overlying the lower face B1 of the bay B (or also table 214 of the lower crosspiece 21), and

- a front strip 42, cantilevered or projecting, falling, relative to the lower face B1 of the bay B (see also table 214 of the lower crosspiece 21).

The flap 4 here has a rear edge 43 which is housed in the groove 215 of the frame 2.

The flap 4 advantageously extends over the entire length of the lower crosspiece 21.

Photovoltaic sensor means

According to the invention, the exterior joinery 1 comprises photovoltaic sensor means 6 adapted to the electrical supply of said at least one electrical device D.

By “photovoltaic sensor means 6”, we mean for example a photovoltaic panel which transforms solar radiation into electricity; this electricity is advantageously stored in a battery.

The battery can be fixed, for example, near the photovoltaic sensor means 6 or near the electrical device D.

The photovoltaic sensor means 6 cover (advantageously partially or entirely) the flap 4. In other words, the photovoltaic sensor means 6 are overlying (advantageously partially or entirely) the flap 4.

The photovoltaic sensor means 6 advantageously extend over part of the width of the flap 4.

Preferably, the photovoltaic sensor means 6 do not project above the lower crosspiece 21. In this case, the photovoltaic sensor means 6 do not project above the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21.

More preferably, the photovoltaic sensor means 6 extend within a defined vertical footprint:

- in the upper part, by the beat 211 (advantageously its upper border), and

- in the lower part, by the front strip 42 of the flap 4 (advantageously its lower edge).

The photovoltaic sensor means 6 are advantageously electrically connected to said at least one electrical device D by an electrical cable E routed by:

- a slide C with sun protection P (see notably),

- the exterior joinery 1, for example the lower crossbar 21,

- the end of a support member described below.

According to a preferred embodiment, the photovoltaic sensor means 6 are carried by an attached support member 8, comprising:

- a location 9 suitable for receiving the photovoltaic sensor means 6, and

- mechanical assembly means 10, adapted to the mechanical assembly of the support member 8 with the exterior joinery 1.

In this case, the support member 8 is advantageously formed by at least one profile, preferably metallic.

The support member 8 advantageously extends over part of the length of the flap 4.

Preferably, the support member 8 comprises:

- a single profile, designated by the reference 8, comprising location 9 and mechanical assembly means 10 (Figures 1 to 4, or 6), or

- a combination of at least two profiles 81, 82, advantageously assembled with each other ( ).

In the case of a combination of profiles, the support member 8 advantageously comprises:

- a first profile 81, front, comprising location 9 and

- a second profile 82, rear, comprising the mechanical assembly means 10.

The profiles 81, 82 are preferably assembled together by means of additional mechanical assembly means 83, for example metal screws.

In this case, the second profile 82 provides an interface role: the first profile 81 is assembled with the second profile 82 which is itself assembled with the lower crosspiece 21.

If necessary, the photovoltaic sensor means 6 and the location 9 are advantageously located in front of the slides C of an exterior solar protection P.

By “front” we mean photovoltaic sensor means 6 and a location 9 which are located outwards in relation to the slides C.

This arrangement allows the photovoltaic sensor means 6 to benefit from sunshine including when the solar protection apron is unrolled along the slides C.

Generally speaking, location 9 comprises at least one front flap 91, intended to be covered by the photovoltaic sensor means 6 and intended to define an angle ranging from 20° to 50° relative to the horizontal (defining the angle photovoltaic sensor means 6).

Generally speaking, as illustrated schematically on the , fixing the photovoltaic sensor means 6 advantageously comprises:

- retention by nesting in the upper part of the front flap 91, in the shape of a groove, and

- mechanical locking by at least one attached part (metal or synthetic), for example at least one staple, in the lower part of the front flap 91.

This attached part can be made either by a combination of specific parts or a continuous part.

Generally speaking, the front flap 91 advantageously comprises:

- a rear skirt 92, intended to rest on a slide C of the exterior sun protection P (see the For example),

and or

- at least one lower skirt 93 (or lower flap), possibly intended to cooperate with the flap 4 (see Figures 1 to 3 for example), which can form part of the mechanical assembly means 10.

Said at least one lower skirt 93 is advantageously intended to rest on the flap 4, advantageously on the front strip 42 of the flap 4.

The lower skirt 93 cooperates advantageously with the flap 4:

- via at least one insert 931, attached ( ), Or

- directly (figures 2 and 3).

The intermediate piece 931 is advantageously secured to the front strip 42 of the flap 4 by the mechanical assembly means 10 (screws for example); the lower skirt 93 of the support member 8 is itself secured to said at least one intermediate piece 931.

The intermediate part 931 can be a continuous part, with machining to preserve the flow of water. The intermediate piece 931 can also consist of a point piece, to preserve flow passages.

In this embodiment, location 9 thus covers the intermediate piece 931 so as to hide the mechanical assembly means 10 to the flap 4.

The intermediate piece 931 advantageously comprises a terminal hem 9311 covering the free edge of the front strip 42 of the flap 4. This terminal hem 9311 is particularly useful for positioning the support member 8 before carrying out the assembly (by screwing for example) .

Alternatively, said at least one lower skirt 93 (or lower flap) extends at a distance from the flap 4 ( ).

This embodiment is advantageous for providing a space between the support member 8 and the flap 4 (for example at least 5 mm for drainage and to prevent excess wiring from being visible from the outside).

Still according to an advantageous characteristic, the support member 8 comprises at least one longitudinal chamber 94, advantageously underlying the location 9 ( ).

The longitudinal chamber 94 is thus advantageously located between location 9 and the flap 4.

As illustrated on the , the longitudinal chamber 94 is advantageously delimited by two flaps 91, 95 which are connected together:

- the front flap 91, upper, and

- an underlying flap 95, lower.

Said at least one longitudinal chamber 94 advantageously makes it possible to make the fixing invisible and to route an electric cable (for example towards the slide C of the exterior solar protection P or towards the frame 2 of the exterior joinery 1).

In general, the mechanical assembly means 10 are adapted to the mechanical assembly of the support member 8 with the exterior joinery 1, preferably with:

- the lower crosspiece 21 (Figures 3 to 6) and/or

- the flap 4 (figures 1 to 3) and/or

- the slide C of an exterior solar protection P (figures 1 and 2).

In an assembly with the flap 4, the mechanical assembly means 10 are advantageously assembled with the rear strip 41 and/or the front strip 42.

In an assembly with the lower crosspiece 21, the mechanical assembly means 10 are advantageously assembled with the recess 211 (Figures 4, 5 and 6) and/or with the underlying groove 215 ( ).

As illustrated on detail A. of the , for assembly with the drive 211, the mechanical assembly means 10 advantageously consist of nesting means by elastic deformation.

These means of nesting by elastic deformation 10 consist for example of a metal screw with a mushroom head carried by the drive 211; this mushroom head (oriented towards the flap 4) is intended to cooperate with a complementary groove 45 carried by the support member 8.

Alternatively, as illustrated in detail B. of the , still for assembly with the beat 211, the mechanical assembly means 10 advantageously consist of a metal screw passing through the beat 211 (from the inside) and screwing into a groove 45 complementary to the support member 8.

Preferably, the support member 8 comprises a “multipurpose” groove 45, adapted to cooperate with a clipping head and with the threaded body of a metal screw.

For this, this groove 45 advantageously comprises two adjoining strips:

- a rear strip 451, adapted to cooperate by interlocking by elastic deformation with the exterior joinery 1, for example with the mushroom head of a metal screw carried by this exterior joinery 1 (see detail A. of the ), And

- a front strip 452, adapted to cooperate with the threaded body of a metal screw carried by this exterior joinery 1 (see detail B. of the ).

This characteristic has the advantage of offering two fixing methods, in particular depending on the type of joinery (for example in the case of sash joinery, direct fixing by screw and, in the case of fixed joinery, fixing from the outside by clipping).

According to yet another advantageous characteristic, illustrated in Figures 3 to 6, the support member 8 comprises an intermediate part 11 intended to extend between location 9 and the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2 (and in particular between location 9 and the beat 211).

In this sense, the intermediate part 11 comprises at least one upper flap 111 delimiting at least one rear chamber 12, possibly with the flap 4 and/or the lower crosspiece 21 of the fixed frame 2 (in particular with its beat 211).

The upper flap 111 advantageously extends between location 9 and the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

Said at least one rear chamber 12 is for example useful for housing electronic components (for example electric accumulators, electronic cards, electric cables).

The upper flap 111 preferably has an outward slope to avoid water stagnation (at least 3%).

Preferably, the intermediate part 11 comprises at least one rear tab 112 which lies beneath the upper flap 111.

A rear tab 112 is advantageously structured:

- to support on the flap 4, in particular on its rear strip 41 and/or within the underlying groove 215 of the beat 211, and/or

- to serve as a connection interface with the lower crosspiece 21 and/or between the profiles 81, 82.

More preferably, the intermediate part 11 comprises a lower perforated flap 113, provided between the upper flap 111 and said flap 4.

This lower flap 113 includes, for example, machined areas or a strip of expanded or perforated metal.

Such a lower flap 113, perforated, allows in particular ventilation of the electronic components T possibly present in the rear chamber 12.

Still generally speaking, the support member 8 advantageously defines passages 13, advantageously of at least 5 mm on each side, with the flap 4 and/or with the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

The passages 13 make it possible to free the drainage zone of the flap 4 or the lower crosspiece 21.

The passages 13 are advantageously provided in a rear tab 112 and/or in a lower skirt 93 of the support member 8.

The passages 13 are advantageously formed by point machining in the support member 8, advantageously to the right (at the level) of the drainage orifices 213.

Embodiments

Various non-limiting embodiments of the invention are further illustrated in Figures 1 to 6.

A first embodiment, illustrated on the , comprises photovoltaic sensor means 6 carried by a support member 8 consisting of a single profile and installed only above the front strip 42 of the flap 4.

The support member 8 comprises:

- the rear skirt 92, intended to rest on the slide C of the exterior sun protection P, and

- at least one lower skirt 93, cooperating with the flap 4 via at least one intermediate piece 931.

The support member 8 thus cooperates with the front band 42 of the flap 4 and with the slide C.

For the flow of runoff water, the rear skirt 92 and the lower skirt 93 extend at a distance from the flap 4. And the passages 13 are preserved on either side of said at least one intermediate piece 931.

A second embodiment, illustrated on the , comprises photovoltaic sensor means 6 carried by a support member 8 consisting of a single profile and installed only above the front strip 42 of the flap 4.

The support member 8 comprises:

- the rear skirt 92, intended to rest on the slide C of the exterior sun protection P, and

- at least one lower skirt 93 (here two in number), cooperating directly with the flap 4.

The support member 8 thus cooperates with the front band 42 of the flap 4 and with the slide C.

A lower skirt 93, front, here has a terminal hem 9311 covering the free edge of the front strip 42 of the bib 4.

The support member 8 here comprises a longitudinal chamber 94, underlying location 9.

The joining of the support member 8 with the flap 4 is here obtained by the installation of mechanical assembly means 10 (for example metal screws) between the underlying flap 95 and the front strip 42 of the flap 4 .

For the flow of runoff water, the rear skirt 92 extends at a distance from the flap 4. And passages 13 are provided in said at least one lower skirt 93 in the form of point machining.

A third embodiment, illustrated on the , comprises photovoltaic sensor means 6 carried by a support member 8 consisting of a single profile.

The support member 8 is here installed above the front strip 42 and the rear strip 41 of the flap 4.

The support member 8 comprises:

- a lower skirt 93, cooperating directly with the front band 42 of the flap 4, and

- the intermediate part 11 intended to extend between location 9 and the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

The support member 8 is advantageously fixed mechanically to the flap 42 by mechanical screwing 10.

The lower skirt 93, front, has a terminal hem 9311 covering the free edge of the front strip 42 of the bib 4.

The intermediate part 11 comprises:

- the upper flap 111, delimiting a rear chamber 12 with the flap 4, extending between location 9 and the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2, and

- the rear leg 112, adjoining the beat 211, and intended to rest on the flap 4 and to be housed within the groove 215 (underlying the beat 211).

For the flow of runoff water, passages 13 are provided in the lower skirt 93 and in the rear tab 112 in the form of point machining.

A fourth embodiment, illustrated on the , comprises photovoltaic sensor means 6 carried by a support member 8 consisting of a single profile.

The support member 8 is here installed above the front strip 42 and the rear strip 41 of the flap 4.

The support member 8 comprises:

- the lower skirt 93, cooperating directly with the front band 42 of the flap 4, and

- the intermediate part 11 intended to extend between location 9 and the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

The lower skirt 93, front, cooperates here in support with an upper portion of the front band 42 of the flap 4. The free end of the lower skirt 93 extends opposite a rear tab 112 of the intermediate part.

The intermediate part 11 comprises:

- the upper flap 111, delimiting a rear chamber 12 with the flap 4, extending between location 9 and the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2, and

- the rear tab 112, intended to rest on the rear strip 41 of the flap 4 and extending opposite the strip 211.

This rear leg 112 is here secured to the strip 211 via mechanical assembly means 10, for example metal screws.

The intermediate part 11 also includes the lower perforated flap 113 which is carried by the lower skirt 93 and the rear tab 112.

For the flow of runoff water, passages 13 are provided in the lower skirt 93 and in the rear tab 112 in the form of point machining.

A fifth embodiment, illustrated on the , comprises photovoltaic sensor means 6 carried by a support member 8 consisting of a pair of profiles.

The support member 8 is here installed above the front strip 42 and the rear strip 41 of the flap 4.

The support member 8 here includes:

- the first profile 81, front, comprising location 9 and

- the second profile 82, rear, comprising the mechanical assembly means 10.

The support member 8 comprises:

- a lower skirt 93, cooperating directly with the flap 4, and

- the intermediate part 11 intended to extend between location 9 and the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

The first profile 81 includes the lower skirt 93 cooperating with the flap 4, here resting on the rear strip 41 of the flap 4.

The second profile 82 here forms the intermediate part 11, comprising:

- the upper flap 111, delimiting the rear chamber 12 with the flap 4, extending between location 9 and the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2,

- a first rear leg 112, rear, extending here opposite the beat 211 and secured to this beat 211 via the mechanical assembly means 10, and

- a second rear tab 112, front, secured to the lower skirt 93 of the first profile 81 via additional mechanical assembly means 83.

For the flow of runoff water, the first rear tab 112 extends at a distance from the flap 4 and passages 13 are provided in the second rear tab 112 in the form of point machining.

A sixth embodiment, illustrated on the , comprises photovoltaic sensor means 6 carried by a support member 8 consisting of a single profile.

The support member 8 is here installed above the front strip 42 and the rear strip 41 of the flap 4.

In other words, the support member 8 is here located opposite and at a distance from the flap 4, for optimal flow of runoff water.

The support member 8 comprises:

- the lower skirt 93, at a distance from the front band 42 of the flap 4, and

- the intermediate part 11 intended to extend between location 9 and the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

The free end of the lower skirt 93 extends here facing and at a distance from the front strip 42 of the flap 4.

The support member 8 is here secured to the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

This support member 8 extends here cantilevered from the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21 of the fixed frame 2, facing and above the flap 4.

The intermediate part 11 here comprises the upper flap 111, delimiting a rear chamber 12 with the flap 4, extending between location 9 and the recess 211 of the lower crosspiece 21 of the frame 2.

This upper flap 111 is here secured to the recess 211 via the mechanical assembly means 10, for example here via the aforementioned “multipurpose” groove 45.

For the flow of runoff water, the passage 13 is formed by the space (for example at least 5 mm) between the support member 8 and the flap 4 (without the need for machining).

Photovoltaic accessory

The present invention also relates to a photovoltaic accessory, for exterior joinery 1, comprising

- the photovoltaic sensor means 6, for the electrical supply of at least one electrical device, and

- the support member 8 comprising:

-- a location 9 suitable for receiving the photovoltaic sensor means 6, and

-- mechanical assembly means 10, adapted to the mechanical assembly of the support member 8 with the exterior joinery 1.

Of course, various other modifications can be made to the invention within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (13)

Exterior carpentry intended to cover a bay of a building,
which exterior joinery (1) comprises a fixed frame (2) of which a lower crosspiece (21) is associated with a flap (4),
characterized in that said exterior joinery (1) comprises photovoltaic sensor means (6) adapted to the electrical supply of at least one electrical device (D),
which photovoltaic sensor means (6) cover said flap (4), advantageously without projecting above said lower crosspiece (21). Exterior joinery according to claim 1, characterized in that the photovoltaic sensor means (6) are carried by an attached support member (8), comprising:
- a location (9) suitable for receiving said photovoltaic sensor means (6), possibly installed in front of a slide (C) of an exterior solar protection (P), and
- mechanical assembly means (10), adapted to the mechanical assembly of said support member (8) with said exterior joinery (1), for example with said lower crosspiece (21) and/or said flap (4) and/ or a slide (C) of an exterior solar protection (P). Exterior joinery according to claim 2, characterized in that the support member (8) is formed by at least one profile, preferably metallic, more preferably:
- a single profile comprising said location (9) and said mechanical assembly means (10),
Or
- a first profile (81) comprising said location (9) and a second profile (82), forming an interface, comprising said mechanical assembly means (10), which profiles (81, 82) are assembled together by means of means additional mechanical assembly (83). Exterior joinery according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the location (9) comprises at least one front flap (91), intended to be covered by the photovoltaic sensor means (6) and intended to define a angle ranging from 20° to 50° relative to the horizontal,
which front flap (91) advantageously comprises:
- a rear skirt (92), intended to rest on a slide (C) of an exterior sun protection (P) and/or
- at least one lower skirt (93), intended to rest on the bib (4). Exterior joinery according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the support member (8) comprises at least one longitudinal chamber (94), advantageously underlying the location (9), advantageously making it possible to make invisible fixing and routing an electrical cable. Exterior joinery according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the support member (8) comprises an intermediate part (11) intended to extend between said location (9) and said lower crosspiece (21),
which intermediate part (11) comprises at least one upper flap (111) delimiting at least one rear chamber (12), possibly with said flap (4) and/or said lower crosspiece (21), for example to house electronic components. Exterior joinery according to claim 6, characterized in that the intermediate part (11) comprises a lower perforated flap (113), provided between said upper flap (111) and said flap (4), to allow ventilation of any electronic components. Exterior joinery according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the support member (8) comprises passages (13), advantageously of at least 5 mm side, at the level of said flap (4) for allow the drainage zone of the flap (4) and/or the lower crosspiece (21) to be freed. Exterior joinery according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the mechanical assembly means (10) comprise a groove (45) carried by the support member (8),
which groove (45) comprises two bands:
- a rear strip (451), adapted to cooperate by interlocking by elastic deformation with said exterior joinery (1), and
- a front strip (452), adapted to cooperate with the threaded body of a metal screw attached to said exterior joinery (1). Exterior joinery according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that said exterior joinery (1) also includes solar protection (P) comprising at least one slide (C). Photovoltaic accessory, for exterior joinery according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising:
- photovoltaic sensor means (6), for the electrical supply of at least one electrical device (D), and
- a support member (8) comprising:
-- a location (9) suitable for receiving said photovoltaic sensor means (6), and
-- mechanical assembly means (10), adapted to the mechanical assembly of said support member (8) with said exterior joinery (1). Equipment for a construction bay including:
- said exterior joinery (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and
- said at least one electrical device (D),
which at least one electrical device (D) is advantageously installed on said exterior joinery (1) or near said exterior joinery (1). Equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that the photovoltaic sensor means (6) are electrically connected to said at least one electrical device (D) by an electrical cable (E) routed by:
- a slide (C) with sun protection (P),
- the exterior joinery (1), for example the lower crossbar (21),
- the end of the support member (8).