WO2006061520A1 - Device for sealing an opening - Google Patents

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WO2006061520A1
WO2006061520A1 PCT/FR2005/003079 FR2005003079W WO2006061520A1 WO 2006061520 A1 WO2006061520 A1 WO 2006061520A1 FR 2005003079 W FR2005003079 W FR 2005003079W WO 2006061520 A1 WO2006061520 A1 WO 2006061520A1
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Gérard Berger
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B2009/007—Flood panels

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  • the present invention relates to a device for sealing an opening, such as for example a door or a window of a dwelling, against the intrusion, in particular, of a liquid flow.
  • the present invention is thus mainly applicable to the sealing of housing openings against water flow during flooding.
  • Numerous sealing devices of this type are known which are for the most part of a complex implementation and which are difficult to use by a single person. Such devices are also particularly expensive and of questionable efficiency.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose such a device for sealing openings which is of a simple and flexible structure and made from elements of dimensions such that they can be easily handled, thus enabling its implementation by a single person.
  • the device according to the invention will be a reduced cost while being particularly effective.
  • the present invention thus relates to a device for sealing an opening, particularly against the intrusion of a liquid flow, of the type comprising a flexible sealing element applied to the periphery of the opening and a tight web applied to the sealing member and held against it by a structure, characterized in that the structure comprises:
  • peripheral amounts which are applied on at least the lower and lateral sides of the opening, on the waterproof fabric, a central and vertical element, comprising means for applying its ends to the lower and upper sides of the opening, so as to ensure the maintenance of the structure therein, - at least two pressing elements disposed substantially symmetrically with respect to the central element, one end of which is supported on the latter and the other end bears in a lower angle of the structure.
  • the peripheral amounts may of course be able to make a complete tour of the opening of the opening or, conversely may include at least a lower amount and lateral amounts.
  • the lower amount may include means capable of allowing it to extend in length. It may thus consist in particular of at least two elements mounted to slide and movable transversely relative to each other. In such an embodiment, the ends of the lower upright will rest on the lower part of the lateral uprights, so as to allow their application against the fabric and the sealing element.
  • the pressing elements can thus be supported on the one hand on the central element and on the other hand at least partly on the lateral uprights and in particular on one end of the lower upright so that they can transmit a vertical compression force on the lower upright and a horizontal compressive force on the lateral uprights.
  • the angle formed by the pressing elements with the lower and lateral amounts will be a function of the distribution of forces that it is desired to respectively apply to the lower amount and the lateral uprights. The most of the time it will be around 45 °.
  • the pressing elements will be mounted articulated on the central element.
  • Figure 1 is a view from the outside in elevation of a device according to the invention disposed in the doorway of a door to be closed.
  • Figure 2 is a vertical and transverse sectional view of the device shown in Figure 1 along the axis II-II thereof.
  • Figures 3 and 4 are longitudinal and diametrical sections of two alternative embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 5a is a partial vertical sectional view of a lateral amount implemented according to the invention.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a device according to the invention which is intended to seal the doorway 1 of a door 6 against the invasion of water 2 during a flood. .
  • the device consists essentially of a flexible sealing element 3, in particular of rectangular cross-section, which consists of a foam that is resistant to the pressure of the fluids, such as, for example, a polyurethane foam, this sealing element being disposed on the walls of the recess 1, a sealing web 5 which is brought into contact with the sealing element 3 and which preferably bears, as shown in FIG.
  • the structure 7 comprises a central and vertical element 9 which respectively bears both its base 9a and its top 9b on the lower and upper faces Ib of the embrasure 1.
  • the structure 7 also comprises peripheral amounts, namely, two lateral uprights 11 and a lower upright 13.
  • the lateral uprights 11 consist of profiled elements, for example made of aluminum, and extend, from the base, on a height L up to which it is desired to provide sealing the opening, and bear against the fabric 5 so as to apply it against the sealing member 3 as described below.
  • the lower amount 13 consists of three tubular profiled elements, namely a central element 13a and two complementary elements 13b and 13c disposed on either side thereof.
  • the elements 13b and 13c are slidably mounted on the central element 13a and are provided at their free end with a stop 15.
  • the central element 9 consists of a tubular profiled element, in particular aluminum, of circular cross section and which is threaded at its upper part, so as to receive a solid threaded element 9c terminating at its upper part by a spherical ball 17 around which is articulated a support member 19 intended to come into contact with the surface Ib of the embrasure 1.
  • the element 9c comprises a transverse orifice 20 for receiving a tool for ensuring its rotational drive.
  • the base 9a of the central element 9 bears on the central element 13a on which it is ensured in position by a stop 21 taking place inside the tubular base 9a. It is understood that by the rotational drive of the element 9c ensures the locking of the central element 9 in the recess. It is from the fixation of the latter that, as explained below, the compression forces necessary to ensure the tightness of the device will be exerted.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a first lower sliding flange 24 which can be arranged in different height positions on the central element 9, which are defined by a series of orifices 26 transverse to the uprights 9 and which are in register with corresponding orifices 28 made in the flange 24, a transverse pin 29 ensuring the immobilization of the latter on the central element 9.
  • This flange 24 receives two jacks 30, one end of which is articulated thereto around an axis 32, and the other end bears on the abutment 15 of the lower upright 13.
  • the jacks 30 are controlled in length by the rotation of two threaded elements 33a and 33b of opposite pitch and whose rotation ensures the extension or the retraction of the cylinder 30.
  • the two threaded portions 33a and 33b are rotated by a control element 34 which allows, via of a tool, to ensure a large pressure force directed along the direction F 'of the axis xx' of the cylinders.
  • This compression force is decomposed into a vertical force F ' v which applies the ends of the lower upright 13 against the fabric 5 and the sealing element 3, and the horizontal component F' H pushes back, via the stop The lower upright 13 against the base of the lateral uprights 11 thus applying in the lower angles these uprights against the fabric 5 and the sealing element 3.
  • the lower amount 13 undergoes downward compressive forces originating on the one hand from the vertical force F_ applied by the vertical element 9 to the center of the latter, and by the vertical forces F'v applied at its ends by the cylinders 30. It is also noted that the lateral uprights 11 receive a horizontal compressive force F ⁇ at their base, sealing in this area of the canvas 5.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a second flange 38 of the same type as the first and which is also positionable in height by means of orifices 46, on which are articulated two jacks 50 whose free ends bear on abutments 35 secured to the upper part of the lateral uprights 11.
  • the force F '' exerted by the cylinders 50 on the abutments 35 has a horizontal component F '' H which has the effect of applying the upper part of the transverse uprights 11 against the fabric 5 and the sealing elements 3, thereby sealing the upper part of said uprights.
  • the device according to the invention is preferably arranged in such a way that the watertight fabric 5 bears against the door 6, so that, under these conditions, the force exerted by the water 2 which is retained by the fabric 5 has the effect of applying it against the door, so that in such a form of implementation, it is the latter, and not the fabric 5 which supports the pressure exerted by the water .
  • the present invention is particularly effective, and that the maintenance of the structure 7 was ensured without fault thanks in particular to the anchoring in the upper part and in the lower part of the central upright 9, and secondly, because horizontal components F ' H and F'' H which effectively apply the lateral uprights 11 against the fabric 5 and the sealing element 3.
  • the presence of the latter is interesting in that it makes it possible to compensate for the unevenness of the side walls of the embrasure 1 because of its capacity of deformation and in that on the other hand this same deformation ensures the tightness with the lateral uprights 11.
  • the mechanical type cylinder used in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 may also consist of a jack of the type shown in FIG. 4.
  • This mechanical jack consists of two tubular elements, namely on the drawing, an upper element 80 internally threaded in which is screwed in a screw 82 which is rotated by means of a control wheel 84 integral therewith.
  • the wheel 84 and the screw 82 are integral in translation and movable in rotation relative to a holding element 86 which is fixed in the second tubular element 88. It is understood in these conditions that a rotation of the wheel 84 causes that of the screw 82 and the screwing or unscrewing thereof in the upper tubular member 80 according to the direction of rotation of the wheel.
  • the pressure elements that can be used according to the invention can also be constituted by any other means to ensure their elongation in the longitudinal direction, in particular, as shown in FIG.
  • the pressing element 60 consists of an outer tubular element 62 inside which a second tubular element 64 is slidably mounted.
  • the internal tubular element 64 is pierced at its lower part by a hole 66 which is traversed by a strap 68, one end of which rises on one side of the inner tubular element 64 to be fixed by a screw 70 on the outer part of the tubular element 62 and whose end rises from the other side of the tube for winding on a ratchet tensioner 72 of conventional type.
  • the vertical uprights 11 consist of profiled U-shaped section elements whose base is applied against the fabric 5.
  • the point support of the lower end of the cylinders 50 may be constituted by transverse pins 22 which are fixed in the side walls of the profiled element 11a.
  • the means for fixing the vertical upright could also be made by any other means and in particular eccentric type pressure means or also by means of a hydraulic cylinder.
  • the waterproof fabric 5 will be fixed to the sealing element 3 by means of an adhesive, and in particular by means of a double-sided adhesive.
  • the sealing element 3 can itself be held on the periphery of the opening 1 by a double-sided adhesive.

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for sealing an opening (1), in particular against intrusion of a liquid flow, of the type comprising a flexible sealing element (3) applied on the periphery of the opening (1) and a sealed fabric (5) applied on the sealing element (3) and maintained compressed against same by a structure (7). Said device is characterized in that the structure consists of: peripheral posts (11, 13) which are applied on at least the lower (1a) and lateral sides of the opening (1) on the sealed fabric (5); a central and vertical element (9), comprising means for applying (9c) its ends on the lower (1a) and upper (1b) sides of the opening (1), so as to maintain the structure (7) therein; at least two compressing elements (30, 50) arranged substantially symmetrically relative to the central element (9), whereof one end is supported thereon and the other end is supported in a lower corner of the structure (7).

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DISPOSITIF D'ETANCHEIFICATION D'UNE OUVERTURE DEVICE FOR SEALING AN OPENING
La présente invention concerne un dispositif destiné à assurer l'étanchéité d'une ouverture, telle que par exemple une porte ou une fenêtre d'une habitation, à l' encontre de l'intrusion, notamment, d'un flux de liquide.The present invention relates to a device for sealing an opening, such as for example a door or a window of a dwelling, against the intrusion, in particular, of a liquid flow.
La présente invention est ainsi principalement applicable à la mise en étanchéité des ouvertures d'habitations contre les flux d'eau lors des inondations. On connaît de multiples dispositifs d' étanchéification de ce type qui sont pour la plupart d'une mise en oeuvre complexe et qui sont difficilement utilisables par une personne seule. De tels dispositifs sont par ailleurs particulièrement onéreux et d'une efficacité discutable. La présente invention a pour but de proposer un tel dispositif d' étanchéification des ouvertures qui soit d'une structure simple et modulable et constituée à partir d'éléments de dimensions telles qu'ils puissent être manipulés facilement, autorisant ainsi sa mise en oeuvre par une personne seule. Par ailleurs du fait de sa simplicité le dispositif suivant l'invention sera d'un prix de revient réduit tout en étant particulièrement efficace.The present invention is thus mainly applicable to the sealing of housing openings against water flow during flooding. Numerous sealing devices of this type are known which are for the most part of a complex implementation and which are difficult to use by a single person. Such devices are also particularly expensive and of questionable efficiency. The object of the present invention is to propose such a device for sealing openings which is of a simple and flexible structure and made from elements of dimensions such that they can be easily handled, thus enabling its implementation by a single person. Moreover, because of its simplicity the device according to the invention will be a reduced cost while being particularly effective.
La présente invention a ainsi pour objet un dispositif destiné à assurer l'étanchéité d'une ouverture, notamment à l' encontre de l'intrusion d'un flux de liquide, du type comportant un élément d'étanchéité souple appliqué en périphérie de l'ouverture et une toile étanche appliquée sur l'élément d' étanchéité et maintenue à pression contre celui-ci par une structure, caractérisé en ce que la structure est constituée :The present invention thus relates to a device for sealing an opening, particularly against the intrusion of a liquid flow, of the type comprising a flexible sealing element applied to the periphery of the opening and a tight web applied to the sealing member and held against it by a structure, characterized in that the structure comprises:
- de montants périphériques qui sont appliqués sur au moins les côtés inférieurs et latéraux de l'ouverture, sur la toile étanche, d'un élément central et vertical, comportant des moyens d'application de ses extrémités sur les côtés inférieur et supérieur de l'ouverture, de façon à assurer le maintien de la structure dans celle-ci, - d'au moins deux éléments presseurs disposés sensiblement symétriquement par rapport à l'élément central, dont une extrémité est en appui sur ce dernier et l'autre extrémité est en appui dans un angle inférieur de la structure. Les montants périphériques pourront bien entendu être en mesure de faire le tour complet de l'embrasure de l'ouverture ou, au contraire pourront ne comprendre qu'au moins un montant inférieur et des montants latéraux.peripheral amounts which are applied on at least the lower and lateral sides of the opening, on the waterproof fabric, a central and vertical element, comprising means for applying its ends to the lower and upper sides of the opening, so as to ensure the maintenance of the structure therein, - at least two pressing elements disposed substantially symmetrically with respect to the central element, one end of which is supported on the latter and the other end bears in a lower angle of the structure. The peripheral amounts may of course be able to make a complete tour of the opening of the opening or, conversely may include at least a lower amount and lateral amounts.
Préférentiellement le montant inférieur pourra comporter des moyens aptes à lui permettre une extension en longueur. Il pourra ainsi être notamment constitué d'au moins deux éléments montés à coulissement et mobiles transversalement l'un par rapport à l'autre. Dans un tel mode de mise en oeuvre les extrémités du montant inférieur seront en appui sur la partie inférieure des montants latéraux, de façon à permettre leur application contre la toile et l'élément d' étanchéité.Preferably the lower amount may include means capable of allowing it to extend in length. It may thus consist in particular of at least two elements mounted to slide and movable transversely relative to each other. In such an embodiment, the ends of the lower upright will rest on the lower part of the lateral uprights, so as to allow their application against the fabric and the sealing element.
Les éléments presseurs pourront ainsi être en appui d'une part sur l'élément central et d'autre part au moins en partie sur les montants latéraux et notamment sur une extrémité du montant inférieur de façon qu'ils puissent transmettre une force de compression verticale sur le montant inférieur et une force de compression horizontale sur les montants latéraux. L'angle formé par les éléments presseurs avec les montants inférieurs et latéraux sera fonction de la répartition des forces que l'on souhaite respectivement appliquer au montant inférieur et aux montants latéraux. La plupart du temps il sera de l'ordre de 45°. A cet effet les éléments presseurs seront montés articulés sur l'élément central.The pressing elements can thus be supported on the one hand on the central element and on the other hand at least partly on the lateral uprights and in particular on one end of the lower upright so that they can transmit a vertical compression force on the lower upright and a horizontal compressive force on the lateral uprights. The angle formed by the pressing elements with the lower and lateral amounts will be a function of the distribution of forces that it is desired to respectively apply to the lower amount and the lateral uprights. The most of the time it will be around 45 °. For this purpose the pressing elements will be mounted articulated on the central element.
On décrira ci-après à titre d'exemple non limitatif, une forme d'exécution de la présente invention, en référence au dessin annexé sur lequel :One embodiment of the present invention will be described hereinafter by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended drawing in which:
La figure 1 est une vue de l'extérieur en élévation d'un dispositif suivant l'invention disposé dans l'embrasure d'une porte à obturer. La figure 2 est une vue en coupe verticale et transversale du dispositif représenté sur la figure 1 suivant l'axe II-II de celle-ci.Figure 1 is a view from the outside in elevation of a device according to the invention disposed in the doorway of a door to be closed. Figure 2 is a vertical and transverse sectional view of the device shown in Figure 1 along the axis II-II thereof.
Les figures 3 et 4 sont des coupes longitudinales et diamétrales de deux variantes de mise en oeuvre de la présente invention.Figures 3 and 4 are longitudinal and diametrical sections of two alternative embodiments of the present invention.
La figure 5a est une vue en coupe verticale partielle d'un montant latéral mis en oeuvre suivant l'invention.Figure 5a is a partial vertical sectional view of a lateral amount implemented according to the invention.
La figure 5b est une vue en coupe transversale suivant la ligne Vb-Vb du montant représenté sur la figure 5a. On a représenté sur les figures 1 et 2 un dispositif suivant l'invention qui est destiné à assurer l'étanchéité de l'embrasure 1 d'une porte 6 à l' encontre de l'invasion des eaux 2 au cours d'une inondation.Figure 5b is a cross-sectional view along the line Vb-Vb of the amount shown in Figure 5a. FIGS. 1 and 2 show a device according to the invention which is intended to seal the doorway 1 of a door 6 against the invasion of water 2 during a flood. .
Le dispositif est essentiellement constitué d'un élément d' étanchéité souple 3, notamment de section droite rectangulaire, qui est constitué d'une mousse résistant à la pression des fluides, telle que par exemple une mousse de polyuréthane, cet élément d' étanchéité étant disposé sur les parois de l'embrasure 1, d'une toile étanche 5 qui est mise en contact avec l'élément d'étanchéité 3 et qui, de préférence, prend appui, ainsi que représenté sur la figureThe device consists essentially of a flexible sealing element 3, in particular of rectangular cross-section, which consists of a foam that is resistant to the pressure of the fluids, such as, for example, a polyurethane foam, this sealing element being disposed on the walls of the recess 1, a sealing web 5 which is brought into contact with the sealing element 3 and which preferably bears, as shown in FIG.
2, sur la porte 6 fermant l'embrasure 1, et une structure 7 qui est destinée à appliquer de façon étanche l'élément d' étanchéité 3 contre l'embrasure 1 de la porte et la toile 5 contre ledit élément d'étanchéité.2, on the door 6 closing the embrasure 1, and a structure 7 which is intended to seal the sealing element 3 against the door recess 1 and the fabric 5 against said sealing element.
La structure 7 comprend un élément central et vertical 9 qui prend respectivement appui à la fois par sa base 9a et par son sommet 9b sur les faces inférieure la et supérieure Ib de l'embrasure 1. La structure 7 comprend également des montants périphériques, à savoir deux montants latéraux 11 et un montant inférieur 13. Les montants latéraux 11 sont constitués d'éléments profilés, par exemple en aluminium, et s'étendent, à partir de la base, sur une hauteur L jusqu'à laquelle on souhaite assurer l' étanchéité de l'ouverture, et sont en appui contre la toile 5 de façon à appliquer celle-ci contre l'élément d'étanchéité 3 ainsi que décrit ci-après.The structure 7 comprises a central and vertical element 9 which respectively bears both its base 9a and its top 9b on the lower and upper faces Ib of the embrasure 1. The structure 7 also comprises peripheral amounts, namely, two lateral uprights 11 and a lower upright 13. The lateral uprights 11 consist of profiled elements, for example made of aluminum, and extend, from the base, on a height L up to which it is desired to provide sealing the opening, and bear against the fabric 5 so as to apply it against the sealing member 3 as described below.
Le montant inférieur 13 est constitué de trois éléments profilés tubulaires, à savoir un élément central 13a et deux éléments complémentaires 13b et 13c disposés de part et d'autre de celui-ci. Les éléments 13b et 13c sont montés à coulissement sur l'élément central 13a et sont pourvus à leur extrémité libre d'une butée 15.The lower amount 13 consists of three tubular profiled elements, namely a central element 13a and two complementary elements 13b and 13c disposed on either side thereof. The elements 13b and 13c are slidably mounted on the central element 13a and are provided at their free end with a stop 15.
L'élément central 9 est constitué d'un élément profilé tubulaire notamment en aluminium, de section droite circulaire et qui est fileté à sa partie supérieure, de façon à recevoir un élément plein fileté 9c se terminant à sa partie supérieure par une rotule sphérique 17 autour de laquelle est articulé un élément d'appui 19 destiné à venir en contact avec la surface Ib de l'embrasure 1. L'élément 9c comporte un orifice transversal 20 destiné à recevoir un outil permettant d'assurer son entraînement en rotation. La base 9a de l'élément central 9 prend appui sur l'élément central 13a sur lequel il est assuré en position par une butée 21 prenant place à l'intérieur de la base tubulaire 9a. On comprend que, par l'entraînement en rotation de l'élément 9c on assure le blocage de l'élément central 9 dans l'embrasure. C'est à partir de la fixation de celui-ci que, ainsi qu'expliqué ci-après, on exercera les forces de compression nécessaires pour assurer l'étanchéité du dispositif.The central element 9 consists of a tubular profiled element, in particular aluminum, of circular cross section and which is threaded at its upper part, so as to receive a solid threaded element 9c terminating at its upper part by a spherical ball 17 around which is articulated a support member 19 intended to come into contact with the surface Ib of the embrasure 1. The element 9c comprises a transverse orifice 20 for receiving a tool for ensuring its rotational drive. The base 9a of the central element 9 bears on the central element 13a on which it is ensured in position by a stop 21 taking place inside the tubular base 9a. It is understood that by the rotational drive of the element 9c ensures the locking of the central element 9 in the recess. It is from the fixation of the latter that, as explained below, the compression forces necessary to ensure the tightness of the device will be exerted.
Le dispositif suivant l'invention comporte une première bride coulissante inférieure 24 pouvant être disposée en différentes positions en hauteur sur l'élément central 9, qui sont définies par une série d'orifices 26 transversaux aux montants 9 et qui sont mis en coïncidence avec des orifices correspondants 28 réalisés dans la bride 24, une broche transversale 29 assurant l'immobilisation de cette dernière sur l'élément central 9.The device according to the invention comprises a first lower sliding flange 24 which can be arranged in different height positions on the central element 9, which are defined by a series of orifices 26 transverse to the uprights 9 and which are in register with corresponding orifices 28 made in the flange 24, a transverse pin 29 ensuring the immobilization of the latter on the central element 9.
Cette bride 24 reçoit deux vérins 30 dont une extrémité est montée articulée sur celle-ci autour d'un axe 32, et l'autre extrémité vient en appui sur la butée 15 du montant inférieur 13. Les vérins 30 sont commandés en longueur par la rotation de deux éléments filetés 33a et 33b de pas opposés et dont la rotation assure l'allongement ou la rétraction du vérin 30. Les deux parties filetés 33a et 33b sont entraînées en rotation par un élément de commande 34 qui permet, par l'intermédiaire d'un outil, d'assurer une force de pression importante dirigée suivant la direction F' de l'axe xx' des vérins. Cette force de compression se décompose en une force verticale F'v qui applique les extrémités du montant inférieur 13 contre la toile 5 et l'élément d' étanchéité 3, et la composante horizontale F'H repousse, par l'intermédiaire de la butée 15 le montant inférieur 13 contre la base des montants latéraux 11 appliquant ainsi dans les angles inférieurs ces montants contre la toile 5 et l'élément d' étanchéité 3.This flange 24 receives two jacks 30, one end of which is articulated thereto around an axis 32, and the other end bears on the abutment 15 of the lower upright 13. The jacks 30 are controlled in length by the rotation of two threaded elements 33a and 33b of opposite pitch and whose rotation ensures the extension or the retraction of the cylinder 30. The two threaded portions 33a and 33b are rotated by a control element 34 which allows, via of a tool, to ensure a large pressure force directed along the direction F 'of the axis xx' of the cylinders. This compression force is decomposed into a vertical force F ' v which applies the ends of the lower upright 13 against the fabric 5 and the sealing element 3, and the horizontal component F' H pushes back, via the stop The lower upright 13 against the base of the lateral uprights 11 thus applying in the lower angles these uprights against the fabric 5 and the sealing element 3.
On constate ainsi que le montant inférieur 13 subit des forces de compression vers le bas provenant d'une part de la force F_ verticale appliquée par l'élément vertical 9 au centre de celle-ci, et par les forces verticales F'v appliquées à ses extrémités par les vérins 30. On constate par ailleurs que les montants latéraux 11 reçoivent une force de compression horizontale FΗ à leur base, assurant l'étanchéité en cette zone de la toile 5.It can thus be seen that the lower amount 13 undergoes downward compressive forces originating on the one hand from the vertical force F_ applied by the vertical element 9 to the center of the latter, and by the vertical forces F'v applied at its ends by the cylinders 30. It is also noted that the lateral uprights 11 receive a horizontal compressive force FΗ at their base, sealing in this area of the canvas 5.
Le dispositif suivant l'invention comporte une seconde bride 38 de même type que la première et qui est également positionnable en hauteur au moyen d'orifices 46, sur laquelle sont articulés deux vérins 50 dont les extrémités libres prennent appui sur des butées 35 solidarisées de la partie supérieure des montants latéraux 11. La force F' ' exercée par les vérins 50 sur les butées 35 comporte une composante horizontale F' 'H qui a pour effet d'appliquer la partie supérieure des montants transversaux 11 contre la toile 5 et les éléments d'étanchéité 3, assurant ainsi l'étanchéité de la partie supérieure desdits montants.The device according to the invention comprises a second flange 38 of the same type as the first and which is also positionable in height by means of orifices 46, on which are articulated two jacks 50 whose free ends bear on abutments 35 secured to the upper part of the lateral uprights 11. The force F '' exerted by the cylinders 50 on the abutments 35 has a horizontal component F '' H which has the effect of applying the upper part of the transverse uprights 11 against the fabric 5 and the sealing elements 3, thereby sealing the upper part of said uprights.
Ainsi que représenté sur la figure 2, on dispose le dispositif suivant l'invention préférentiellement de façon que la toile étanche 5 vienne en appui contre la porte 6, si bien que dans ces conditions, la force exercée par l'eau 2 qui est retenue par la toile 5 a pour effet d'appliquer celle-ci contre la porte, si bien que dans une telle forme de mise en œuvre, c'est cette dernière, et non pas la toile 5 qui supporte la pression exercée par l'eau. On a constaté que la présente invention se révélait particulièrement efficace, et que le maintien de la structure 7 était assurée sans faille grâce notamment à l'ancrage en partie supérieure et en partie inférieure du montant central 9, et d'autre part, en raison des composantes horizontales F'H et F' 'H qui appliquent de façon efficace les montants latéraux 11 contre la toile 5 et l'élément d'étanchéité 3. La présence de ce dernier est intéressante en ce qu'elle permet de compenser l'inégalité des parois latérales de l'embrasure 1 en raison de sa capacité de déformation et en ce que d' autre part cette même déformation assure l'étanchéité avec les montants latéraux 11.As shown in FIG. 2, the device according to the invention is preferably arranged in such a way that the watertight fabric 5 bears against the door 6, so that, under these conditions, the force exerted by the water 2 which is retained by the fabric 5 has the effect of applying it against the door, so that in such a form of implementation, it is the latter, and not the fabric 5 which supports the pressure exerted by the water . It has been found that the present invention is particularly effective, and that the maintenance of the structure 7 was ensured without fault thanks in particular to the anchoring in the upper part and in the lower part of the central upright 9, and secondly, because horizontal components F ' H and F'' H which effectively apply the lateral uprights 11 against the fabric 5 and the sealing element 3. The presence of the latter is interesting in that it makes it possible to compensate for the unevenness of the side walls of the embrasure 1 because of its capacity of deformation and in that on the other hand this same deformation ensures the tightness with the lateral uprights 11.
On pourrait bien entendu, suivant l'invention, remplacer les vérins mécaniques 30 et 50 par des vérins hydrauliques augmentant ainsi les forces de pression engendrées par ceux-ci ce qui permettrait de mettre en oeuvre la présente invention avec des ouvertures de grandes dimensions.One could of course, according to the invention, replace the mechanical cylinders 30 and 50 by hydraulic cylinders thus increasing the pressure forces generated by them which would implement the present invention with large openings.
Le vérin de type mécanique utilisé dans le mode de mise en oeuvre représenté sur la figure 1 peut également être constitué d'un vérin du type de celui représenté sur la figure 4. Ce vérin mécanique est constitué de deux éléments tubulaire, à savoir sur le dessin, un élément supérieur 80 fileté intérieurement dans lequel vient se visser une vis 82 qui est entraînée en rotation au moyen d'une molette de commande 84 solidaire de celle-ci. La molette 84 et la vis 82 sont solidaires en translation et mobiles en rotation par rapport à un élément de maintien 86 qui est fixé dans le second élément tubulaire 88. On comprend dans ces conditions qu'une rotation de la molette 84 entraîne celle de la vis 82 et le vissage ou le dévissage de celle-ci dans l'élément tubulaire supérieur 80 en fonction du sens de rotation de la molette.The mechanical type cylinder used in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 may also consist of a jack of the type shown in FIG. 4. This mechanical jack consists of two tubular elements, namely on the drawing, an upper element 80 internally threaded in which is screwed in a screw 82 which is rotated by means of a control wheel 84 integral therewith. The wheel 84 and the screw 82 are integral in translation and movable in rotation relative to a holding element 86 which is fixed in the second tubular element 88. It is understood in these conditions that a rotation of the wheel 84 causes that of the screw 82 and the screwing or unscrewing thereof in the upper tubular member 80 according to the direction of rotation of the wheel.
Les éléments presseurs aptes à être utilisés suivant l'invention peuvent être également constitués de tout autre moyen permettant d'assurer leur allongement dans le sens longitudinal, notamment, ainsi que représenté sur la figureThe pressure elements that can be used according to the invention can also be constituted by any other means to ensure their elongation in the longitudinal direction, in particular, as shown in FIG.
3, au moyen de sangles et d'un élément tendeur. Ainsi sur la figure 3 l'élément presseur 60 est constitué d'un élément tubulaire externe 62 à l'intérieur duquel est monté à coulissement un second élément tubulaire 64. L'élément tubulaire interne 64 est percé à sa partie inférieure d'un trou 66 qui est traversé par une sangle 68 dont une extrémité remonte d'un côté de l'élément tubulaire interne 64 pour se fixer par une vis 70 sur la partie externe de l'élément tubulaire 62 et dont l'extrémité remonte de l'autre côté du tube pour s'enrouler sur un tendeur à cliquet 72 de type classique. On comprend qu'en actionnant le tendeur 72 de façon alternative on enroule la sangle 68 sur celui-ci, ce qui a pour effet de diminuer sa longueur et en conséquence de déplacer l'élément tubulaire interne dans le sens de la flèche A appliquant ainsi avec une force dépendant de la rigidité de la sangle et de la force de l'enrouleur à cliquet.3, by means of straps and a tensioning element. Thus, in FIG. 3, the pressing element 60 consists of an outer tubular element 62 inside which a second tubular element 64 is slidably mounted. The internal tubular element 64 is pierced at its lower part by a hole 66 which is traversed by a strap 68, one end of which rises on one side of the inner tubular element 64 to be fixed by a screw 70 on the outer part of the tubular element 62 and whose end rises from the other side of the tube for winding on a ratchet tensioner 72 of conventional type. It is understood that by actuating the tensioner 72 alternately the strap 68 is wound on it, which has the effect of reducing its length and consequently of moving the inner tubular element in the direction of the arrow A thus applying with a force depending on the rigidity of the strap and the strength of the ratchet.
Dans une variante de mise en oeuvre de la présente invention qui est représentée sur les figures 5a et 5b, les montants verticaux 11 sont constitués d'éléments profilés de section droite en forme de U dont la base est appliquée contre la toile 5. Le point d'appui de l'extrémité inférieure des vérins 50 peut être constitué par des broches transversales 22 qui sont fixées dans les parois latérales de l'élément profilé lia. Par ailleurs les moyens de fixation du montant vertical pourraient également être réalisés par tout autre moyen et notamment des moyens de pression de type à excentrique ou également par l'intermédiaire d'un vérin hydraulique.In an alternative embodiment of the present invention which is shown in FIGS. 5a and 5b, the vertical uprights 11 consist of profiled U-shaped section elements whose base is applied against the fabric 5. The point support of the lower end of the cylinders 50 may be constituted by transverse pins 22 which are fixed in the side walls of the profiled element 11a. Furthermore, the means for fixing the vertical upright could also be made by any other means and in particular eccentric type pressure means or also by means of a hydraulic cylinder.
Dans une variante de mise en oeuvre d' invention, la toile étanche 5 sera fixée à l'élément d' étanchéité 3 au moyen d'un adhésif, et notamment au moyen d'un adhésif double face. De même l'élément d'étanchéité 3 pourra lui- même être maintenu en périphérie de l'ouverture 1 par un adhésif double face. Par ailleurs, bien que l'exemple décrit en regard des dessins annexés, se réfère à une ouverture constituée d'une porte, la présente invention pourrait bien entendu s'appliquer à tout autre type d'ouverture et notamment à une baie vitrée, une fenêtre etc.. In an alternative implementation of the invention, the waterproof fabric 5 will be fixed to the sealing element 3 by means of an adhesive, and in particular by means of a double-sided adhesive. Similarly, the sealing element 3 can itself be held on the periphery of the opening 1 by a double-sided adhesive. Furthermore, although the example described with reference to the accompanying drawings, refers to an opening consisting of a door, the present invention could of course be applied to any other type of opening and in particular to a bay window, a window etc.

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1.- Dispositif destiné à assurer l' étanchéité d'une ouverture (1), notamment à l'encontre de l'intrusion d'un flux de liquide, du type comportant un élément d'étanchéité souple (3) appliqué en périphérie de l'ouverture (1) et une toile étanche (5) appliquée sur l'élément d' étanchéité (3) et maintenue à pression contre celui-ci par une structure1.- Device intended to ensure the sealing of an opening (1), in particular against the intrusion of a liquid flow, of the type comprising a flexible sealing element (3) applied at the periphery of the opening (1) and a sealing web (5) applied to the sealing member (3) and held against it by a structure
(7), caractérisé en ce que la structure (7) est constituée :(7), characterized in that the structure (7) is constituted:
- de montants périphériques (11,13) qui sont appliqués sur au moins les côtés inférieurs (la) et latéraux de l'ouverture (1) sur la toile étanche (5),peripheral amounts (11, 13) which are applied to at least the lower (la) and lateral sides of the opening (1) on the tight web (5),
- d'un élément central et vertical (9), comportant des moyens d'application (9c) de ses extrémités sur les côtés inférieur (la) et supérieur (Ib) de l'ouverture (1), de façon à assurer le maintien de la structure (7) dans celle- ci,- A central and vertical element (9), having means for applying (9c) its ends on the lower (la) and upper (Ib) sides of the opening (1), so as to ensure the maintenance of the structure (7) therein,
- d'au moins deux éléments presseurs (30,50) disposés sensiblement symétriquement par rapport à l'élément centralat least two pressing elements (30, 50) arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to the central element
(9), dont une extrémité est en appui sur ce dernier et l'autre extrémité est en appui dans un angle inférieur de la structure (7) .(9), one end is supported on the latter and the other end is supported in a lower angle of the structure (7).
2. - Dispositif suivant la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'élément central (9) comporte un vérin (9c) .2. - Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the central element (9) comprises a jack (9c).
3.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 ou 2 caractérisé en ce que les montants périphériques comprennent au moins un montant inférieur (13) et des montants latéraux (11) . 3.- Device according to one of claims 1 or 2 characterized in that the peripheral amounts comprise at least one lower amount (13) and side uprights (11).
4.- Dispositif suivant la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce que le montant inférieur (13) comporte des moyens aptes à lui permettre une extension en longueur. 4.- Device according to claim 3 characterized in that the lower amount (13) comprises means adapted to allow it to extend in length.
5.- Dispositif suivant la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le montant inférieur (13) est constitué d'au moins deux éléments (13a, 13b et 13c) montés à coulissement et mobiles transversalement l'un par rapport à l'autre. 5.- Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the lower amount (13) consists of at least two elements (13a, 13b and 13c) slidably mounted and movable transversely relative to each other.
6.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les extrémités du montant inférieur (13) sont en appui sur la partie inférieure des montants latéraux (11) .6.- Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the ends of the lower upright (13) are supported on the lower part of the lateral uprights (11).
7.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les éléments presseurs7.- Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the pressing elements
(30,50) sont en appui d'une part sur l'élément central (9) et d'autre part au moins en partie sur les montants latéraux (11) de façon qu'ils puissent transmettre une force de compression verticale sur le montant inférieur et une force de compression horizontale sur les montants latéraux.(30,50) are supported on the one hand on the central element (9) and on the other hand at least partly on the lateral uprights (11) so that they can transmit a vertical compressive force on the lower amount and a horizontal compressive force on the lateral uprights.
8.- Dispositif suivant les revendications 3 à 7 caractérisé en ce que l'angle formé par les éléments presseurs (30,50) avec les montants latéraux (11) et/ou le montant inférieur (13) est de l'ordre de 45°8.- Device according to claims 3 to 7 characterized in that the angle formed by the pressing elements (30,50) with the lateral uprights (11) and / or the lower amount (13) is of the order of 45 °
9.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 7 ou 8 caractérisé en ce que les éléments presseurs (30) sont en appui sur une butée (15) solidaire des extrémités latérales du montant inférieur (13) . 9.- Device according to one of claims 7 or 8 characterized in that the pressing elements (30) are supported on an abutment (15) integral with the lateral ends of the lower upright (13).
10.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les éléments presseurs (30,50) sont montés articulés sur l'élément central (9) .10.- Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the pressing elements (30,50) are mounted articulated on the central element (9).
11.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les éléments presseurs (30,50) sont constitués de vérins, notamment de type mécanique ou hydraulique. 11.- Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing elements (30,50) consist of cylinders, including mechanical or hydraulic type.
12.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la toile (5) est maintenue appliquée contre l'élément d'étanchéité (3) par un adhésif double face.12.- Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fabric (5) is held against the sealing member (3) by a double-sided adhesive.
13.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce l'élément d'étanchéité (3) est maintenu en périphérie de l'ouverture (1) par un adhésif double face. 13.- Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing member (3) is held at the periphery of the opening (1) by a double-sided adhesive.
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