WO2012022902A1 - Modular device for covering a surface such as the roof of a building and for producing electricity - Google Patents

Modular device for covering a surface such as the roof of a building and for producing electricity Download PDF

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WO2012022902A1
WO2012022902A1 PCT/FR2011/051839 FR2011051839W WO2012022902A1 WO 2012022902 A1 WO2012022902 A1 WO 2012022902A1 FR 2011051839 W FR2011051839 W FR 2011051839W WO 2012022902 A1 WO2012022902 A1 WO 2012022902A1
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Ly Quang Phan
Yannick-Emmanuel De Carvalho Borges Fernandes
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
    • E04D1/34—Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
    • E04D1/29—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements
    • E04D1/2907—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements by interfitted sections
    • E04D1/2914—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements by interfitted sections having fastening means or anchors at juncture of adjacent roofing elements
    • E04D1/2916—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements by interfitted sections having fastening means or anchors at juncture of adjacent roofing elements the fastening means taking hold directly on adjacent elements of the same row
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
    • E04D1/29—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements
    • E04D1/2907—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements by interfitted sections
    • E04D1/2914—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements by interfitted sections having fastening means or anchors at juncture of adjacent roofing elements
    • E04D1/2918—Means for connecting or fastening adjacent roofing elements by interfitted sections having fastening means or anchors at juncture of adjacent roofing elements the fastening means taking hold directly on adjacent elements of succeeding rows
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/20—Peripheral frames for modules
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/60—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/67—Fixation means, e.g. fasteners, specially adapted for supporting solar heat collector modules for coupling adjacent modules or their peripheral frames
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S80/00—Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00
    • F24S80/70—Sealing means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/20—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
    • H02S20/22—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
    • H02S20/23—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
    • E04D1/34—Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements
    • E04D2001/3408—Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements characterised by the fastener type or material
    • E04D2001/3414—Metal strips or sheet metal
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
    • E04D1/34—Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements
    • E04D2001/347—Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements characterised by the fastening pattern
    • E04D2001/3482—Fastenings for attaching roof-covering elements to the supporting elements characterised by the fastening pattern the fastening means taking hold directly on elements of succeeding rows and fastening them simultaneously to the structure
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S20/00—Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments
    • F24S2020/10—Solar modules layout; Modular arrangements
    • F24S2020/12—Coplanar arrangements with frame overlapping portions
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S20/00—Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments
    • F24S2020/10—Solar modules layout; Modular arrangements
    • F24S2020/13—Overlaying arrangements similar to roof tiles
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/10—Photovoltaic [PV]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/20—Solar thermal
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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  • the present invention relates to a modular device that provides coverage of a surface such as the roof of a building and the production of electricity. It concerns in particular, but not exclusively, a modular device installed and fixed directly on the frame of a building, each module of which includes a photovoltaic panel.
  • each module of said device comprises a frame which comprises elements having conformities of shape with elements corresponding frames of each adjacent module to allow a cooperation of these elements, such as a commitment of these elements in each other, during the installation and installation of the modules, which results in interpenetration and / or an overlap of adjacent modules with respect to each other which can thus be assimilated to tiles.
  • the lateral uprights of the frames of each module comprise elements shaped so as to cooperate with elements facing the lateral amount of the frame of the adjacent module.
  • the longitudinal edges of the frames of each module comprise elements shaped so as to cooperate with elements facing the longitudinal edge of the frame of the adjacent module.
  • these elements of the lateral uprights and / or longitudinal edges cooperate so as to allow a mutual engagement with each other, and thus to ensure interpenetration and / or lateral overlap and / or longitudinal adjacent modules that facilitate their installation and optimize the sealing of the covered surface, in particular between two adjacent modules and between two rows of superposed modules.
  • the longitudinal overlap of these modules optimizes the flow of rainwater in the direction of the slope of the surface on which the device according to the invention is installed.
  • the modular device according to the invention may also comprise holding and fixing means shaped so as to be able to:
  • the modular device according to the invention can be fixed directly to the frame of a building without the need for a major adaptation of the latter.
  • the modular device according to the invention provides a cover function and sealing of the frame, each of the modules can be likened to an insulating and protective tile.
  • each module may comprise a photovoltaic panel which extends in the space delimited by said frame, the modules thus constituting photovoltaic tiles.
  • Each frame may comprise a longitudinal groove, opening on the internal lateral side of each of the lateral uprights, and which is shaped so as to engage the lateral edges of said photovoltaic panel.
  • each of said grooves may preferentially comprise a seal which thus extends between the frame and the glass surface of the photovoltaic panel, and which also ensures, in addition to a traditional sealing function, fixing and maintaining the photovoltaic panel with respect to the frame by a pinching effect of said panel which allows dispensing glue or adhesive means to allow the attachment of the latter.
  • the part of said seals in contact with the upper and / or lower surface of the photovoltaic panels may comprise teeth which allow to further optimize the fixing and maintenance of these photovoltaic panels.
  • each lateral amount of the frames of said modules may comprise:
  • At least one through orifice coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the corresponding upright, which makes it possible to evacuate the rainwater;
  • At least one through hole coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the corresponding amount, which allows the passage of electrical cables connected to the photovoltaic panels.
  • this or these orifices may be delimited and formed during the reciprocal engagement of said specific elements of the lateral uprights into each other.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the modular device according to the invention, laid and fixed to a frame.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic representation, in exploded form, of the modular device according to the invention.
  • Figure 3a is a schematic representation of the modular device according to the invention with a demonstration of adjacent side uprights of two frames, in a vertical section with respect to the longitudinal axis of said uprights.
  • Figure 3.b is a schematic representation of said adjacent lateral uprights of the frames of the modular device according to the invention, in a vertical section with respect to the longitudinal axis of said uprights.
  • Figure 3.c is a schematic representation, in cross section, of the lower part and the upper part of two modules of the modular device according to the invention overlapping, with a highlighting of the elements of the frame.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation, in cross-section, of a lower longitudinal profile of a frame of the modular device according to the invention, with a highlighting of a means for holding and fixing a photovoltaic panel to the frame.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic representation, in a cross section, of a fixing means consisting of a corner bracket included in the scope of the modular device according to the invention.
  • Figures 6.a and 6.b are a schematic representation of the modular device according to the invention with a demonstration of a means for holding and fixing the lateral amounts of the frame.
  • Figures 7. a and 7.b are a schematic representation of a complementary shore device cooperating with the lateral uprights of the modular device according to the invention to ensure in particular the sealing of the assembly.
  • the modular device according to the invention comprises a frame comprising:
  • a through hole 4 may comprise a longitudinal tongue 5 extending against the underside of said upper surface 2; this through hole 4 is advantageously shaped so as to engage a fastening means such as a corner bracket 29 shown in Figure 5, which allows to connect and make two sides of said frame; the tongue 5 which can cooperate with a recess 300 of the bracket 29 serves as support means and blocking the latter 29; the lower face of the lower wall participating in the delimitation of said orifice 4 may comprise two longitudinal extensions 6 ', 6 "substantially parallel to said three extensions 3', 3", 3 ", and having a height 1, h 6 " substantially equal; these longitudinal extensions 6 ', 6 "may each comprise at least one throughthrough (not shown) threaded;
  • a through hole 1 1 can be shaped so as to be extended at its top by a coaxial recess of smaller dimensions 100 which allows advantageously to gain weight;
  • the lower face of the lower wall participating in the delimitation of said orifice 11 may comprise two longitudinal extensions 12 ', 12 "which extend substantially perpendicularly to the plane defined by the upper surface 9 of said upright 8, and having a height h 12 "substantially equal, these longitudinal extensions 12 ', 12" may each comprise at least one throughthrough (not shown) tapped;
  • the upper surface 9 is extended at its outer end, by a longitudinal groove 13 shaped so as to allow the longitudinal extension 3 'of an adjacent module to be able to engage during the installation and assembly of the modules , the height of this groove 13 being substantially equal to that ⁇ 3 ⁇ of the longitudinal extension 3 '.
  • This second lateral upright 8 also comprises an outer lateral end having, in a vertical section, substantially the shape of a "U".
  • the innermost leg 14 of this "U” preferably has a height substantially equal to that of said third extension 3 "', and substantially greater than that of the outermost leg 15, which allows said second extension 3" of a corresponding module to be able to engage in the cavity of this "U” during the installation and assembly of the modules.
  • this cavity “U” can be likened to a gouiotte and allow the evacuation of rainwater.
  • each lateral upright 1, 8 also comprises a lower section 1 ", 8" having substantially the same shape, and shaped so that:
  • the inwardly directed ends of the frame 80-18, 90-18 work together to define a longitudinal groove 20, opening on the internal lateral side of each of the lateral uprights 1, 8, and which is shaped so as to allow to engage the side edges of a photovoltaic panel 21 may be of varying thickness and thickness.
  • each of said grooves 20 may preferably comprise a fixing and sealing means 22 constituted by a seal, preferably at least a face in contact with the upper and / or lower walls of each photovoltaic panel 21 has teeth 23.
  • the lateral uprights 1, 8 of the frame can thus each comprise two joints 22, namely:
  • an upper seal 22 whose upper face is connected to a protuberance extending longitudinally, and which has, in a vertical section, substantially the shape of a trapezium whose small base is at its top; this protuberance is connected to said upper face by means of a narrowed portion having a width substantially equal to that of the slot of the recess 7, 10 so as to allow locking in one direction of the protuberance after the latter has been disposed in said recess 7, 10;
  • a lower seal 22 whose lower face is connected to a protuberance extending longitudinally, and which has, in a vertical section, substantially the shape of a trapezium whose small base is at its lower end; this protrusion is connected to said lower face by means of a narrowed portion having a width substantially equal to that of the slot of the recess 19, so as to allow locking in a direction of the protuberance after the latter has been arranged in said recess 19.
  • said seals may consist of silicone or EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer).
  • the attachment and maintenance of the lower seals 22 to the lower profile 1 " can be optimized by means for example of fixing screws (not shown) shaped so as to be able to engage in said longitudinal extension holes 6 ', 6" , 12 ', 12 ".
  • the frame of the modular device according to the invention may comprise a lower longitudinal profile 24, and at least one means for holding and fixing a photovoltaic panel 21 to said frame in a vertical section with respect to the longitudinal axis of said lower section 24, the latter 24 has substantially the shape of a "E" lying.
  • the holding and fixing means 25 have, in the same vertical section, the shape of an inverted "L" along an axis of horizontal symmetry, the lower end of the internal face of this holding and fixing means 25 being present. preferably a conformal shape with the external lateral face of the lower profile 24, to allow contact and optimal positioning between the two parts 24, 25.
  • these two parts 24, 25 define, once assembled, a space that allows to engage the lower edge of a photovoltaic panel 21, the upper end of the holding and fixing means 25 covering at least partially said lower edge of the panel 21.
  • each lower profile 24 may comprise joints of the aforesaid type that may nevertheless be of different shapes, arranged in the cavities 26 of said "E" in order to optimize the holding and fixing of the photovoltaic panels.
  • the holding and fixing means 25 may be fixed to the lower section 24 by screwing, this holding and fixing means 25 may then comprise at least one through hole, preferably threaded, shaped so as to be able to introduce screws .
  • Each lower profile 24 may also include orifices of this type in order to make it possible to fix it to another profile such as the upper profiles 1 ', 8'.
  • the frame of the modular device according to the invention may also comprise:
  • the longitudinal profiles 28 ", 28” ' may have the same structure and the same shape as respectively said upper profile 1' and said lower profile 1 ", the upper profile 28 "nevertheless being devoid of said first two longitudinal extensions 3", 3 "'.
  • these profiles 28 ", 28” ' may each comprise a fastening and sealing means 22 preferably consisting of a seal.
  • the through hole 4 of the upper longitudinal profile 28 " is shaped so as to allow the establishment of a lip seal 28 'whose free end of the lip is in contact with the underside of the longitudinal profile.
  • lower 24 of the adjacent module which advantageously makes it possible to constitute a screen for blocking in particular the flow of rainwater
  • the modular device according to the invention may also comprise fastening means which may consist, as shown in FIG. 5, of angle brackets 29 arranged at the upper angles right and left of each frame.
  • the modular device according to the invention may also comprise means for holding and fixing the lateral uprights 1, 8 of the frame, similar to square brackets.
  • Each of these holding and fixing means 31 comprises:
  • a first portion 32 substantially parallelepiped, which is preferably relatively thin;
  • a second portion 33 extending the first portion 32 and oriented transversely thereto; this second portion 33 is oriented in this example, substantially perpendicular to the first portion 32 and is also relatively thin;
  • a third portion 34 extending the second portion 33, which extends in a direction opposite to that of the first portion 32; this third portion 32 has substantially the shape of a hook having at its end a return lip 34 for defining a space shaped so as to engage the lower end of the lateral uprights 1, 8, which allows to maintain the constituent modules of photovoltaic tiles.
  • the first portion 32 of this holding and fixing means 31 can be placed on a member of the frame and fixed thereto by means of conventional fastening elements, such as fixing, the third portion 34 for maintaining in position said lateral uprights 1, 8.
  • the second portion 33 of the holding and fixing means 31 can bear, at least partially, on the upper face of the lateral upright 1, 8 of the module extending below that to which it is fixed, which advantageously makes it possible to obtain an overlap of the lines of modules: each line of modules is arranged to extend under the plane defined by the line of adjacent modules situated above it.
  • the modular device according to the invention may also comprise symmetrical complementary edge devices 200, 200 'cooperating with the Lateral amounts 400, 500 field end modules, in particular to ensure the sealing of the side edges of said modular device.
  • each additional edge device 200, 200 ' comprises a substantially parallelepipedal plate preferably constituted by a bent galvanized sheet at its two lateral sides, so as to form two transverse edges 201, 202 and 201', 202 'extending on the same side.
  • the left side edge 201 of the edge device 200 cooperates with a right side lateral end post 400 of the module field, engaging in an inverted "U” shaped cavity.
  • this lateral amount 400 of the end module has substantially the shape of a "U” extended by a "U” reversed relative to a horizontal axis of symmetry.
  • Said lateral edge 201 engages in this inverted “U” while one of the extensions 3 "of the adjacent lateral upright 1 engages in said" U ".
  • this upright 400 is extended at its outer end by a longitudinal groove shaped so as to allow the longitudinal extension 3 'of an adjacent module to be able to engage during the laying and assembly modules, the height of this groove being substantially equal to that h 3 'of the longitudinal extension 3'.
  • the right lateral edge 202 'of the edge device 200' cooperates with a left lateral wall stud end post 500, engaging in a "U" shaped cavity. reversed.
  • This lateral amount 500 of the end module comprises at least three extensions of substantially parallelepiped shape, which extend longitudinally from the lower face of the upper surface of said module 500, so as to define two spaces each having, in a cross section, the shape of a "U” inverted along a horizontal axis of symmetry. Said side edge 202 'engages in one of these "U” reversed while the lug 15 of the lateral amount 8 adjacent engages in the other "U” reversed.
  • the lateral amount 500 comprises another extension shaped so as to engage in the groove 13 of the upright 8 during the installation and assembly of the modules.
  • This interpenetration of the edge devices 200, 200 'with the lateral uprights 400, 500 advantageously makes it possible to ensure the watertightness and the evacuation of the runoff water by said "U" shaped troughs.
  • profiles of these edge devices 200, 200 ' have a slope allowing partial superposition of the edge devices 200, 200' located one above the other, which facilitates their installation and flow rainwater.
  • the upper surface of the portion of these edge devices located between said side edges 201, 202 and 201 ', 202' advantageously serves to support the roofing elements, such as for example tiles, belonging to the rest of the roof.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a modular device that can be used for covering a surface, characterized in that each module of said modular device comprises a surround which comprises elements consisting of shapes that match corresponding elements of the surrounds of each adjacent module so as to allow these elements to cooperate with one another, such that engagement of these elements with one another as the modules are fitted and installed results in the adjacent modules interlocking and/or overlapping with one another such that they resemble tiles.

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DISPOSITIF MODULAIRE QUI PERMET D'ASSURER LA COUVERTURE D'UNE SURFACE TELLE QUE LA TOITURE D'UN BATIMENT AINSI QUE LA PRODUCTION D'ELECTRICITE.  MODULAR DEVICE FOR ENSURING THE COVERAGE OF A SURFACE SUCH AS THE ROOF OF A BUILDING AND THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY.
La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif modulaire qui permet d'assurer la couverture d'une surface telle que la toiture d'un bâtiment ainsi que la production d'électricité. Elle concerne notamment, mais non exclusivement, un dispositif modulaire posé et fixé directement sur la charpente d'un bâtiment, dont chaque module comporte un panneau photovoltaïque. The present invention relates to a modular device that provides coverage of a surface such as the roof of a building and the production of electricity. It concerns in particular, but not exclusively, a modular device installed and fixed directly on the frame of a building, each module of which includes a photovoltaic panel.
On sait que les panneaux photovoltaïques disposés sur les toits des bâtiments reposent généralement sur des supports spécifiques. Or, ces supports nécessitent de procéder à une adaptation de la charpente consistant généralement en l'adjonction d'une structure intermédiaire et spécifique pour pouvoir s'intégrer au bâti existant, ce qui représente un surcoût financier. L'invention a donc plus particulièrement pour objectif de résoudre ce problème en proposant un dispositif modulaire qui comporte des panneaux photovoltaïques dont la pose et la fixation ne nécessitent aucune adaptation importante spécifique du bâti, ce dispositif assurant avantageusement la couverture et l'étanchéité dudit bâti. It is known that photovoltaic panels placed on the roofs of buildings generally rest on specific supports. However, these supports require an adaptation of the framework usually consisting of the addition of an intermediate and specific structure to be integrated into the existing building, which represents a financial extra cost. The invention therefore more particularly aims to solve this problem by proposing a modular device that includes photovoltaic panels whose installation and fixing do not require any significant specific adaptation of the frame, this device advantageously providing coverage and sealing of said frame .
A cet effet, l'invention propose un dispositif modulaire caractérisé en ce que chaque module dudit dispositif comporte un cadre qui comprend des éléments présentant des conformités de forme avec des éléments correspondants des cadres de chaque module adjacent afin de permettre une coopération de ces éléments, telle qu'un engagement de ces derniers les uns dans les autres, lors de la pose et de l'installation des modules, qui se traduit par une interpénétration et/ou un chevauchement des modules adjacents les uns par rapport aux autres qui peuvent ainsi être assimilés à des tuiles. For this purpose, the invention proposes a modular device characterized in that each module of said device comprises a frame which comprises elements having conformities of shape with elements corresponding frames of each adjacent module to allow a cooperation of these elements, such as a commitment of these elements in each other, during the installation and installation of the modules, which results in interpenetration and / or an overlap of adjacent modules with respect to each other which can thus be assimilated to tiles.
Selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, les montants latéraux des cadres de chaque module comportent des éléments conformés de manière à pouvoir coopérer avec des éléments en regard du montant latéral du cadre du module adjacent. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the lateral uprights of the frames of each module comprise elements shaped so as to cooperate with elements facing the lateral amount of the frame of the adjacent module.
Selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, les bordures longitudinales des cadres de chaque module comportent des éléments conformés de manière à pouvoir coopérer avec des éléments en regard de la bordure longitudinale du cadre du module adjacent. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the longitudinal edges of the frames of each module comprise elements shaped so as to cooperate with elements facing the longitudinal edge of the frame of the adjacent module.
De cette façon, ces éléments des montants latéraux et/ou des bordures longitudinales coopèrent de manière à permettre un engagement réciproque les uns dans les autres, et d'assurer ainsi une interpénétration et/ou un chevauchement latéral et/ou longitudinal des modules adjacents qui facilitent leur pose et optimisent l'étanchéité de la surface couverte, notamment entre deux modules adjacents et entre deux rangées de modules superposées. En outre, le chevauchement longitudinal de ces modules permet d'optimiser l'écoulement des eaux de pluie dans le sens de la pente de la surface sur laquelle est installé le dispositif selon l'invention. In this way, these elements of the lateral uprights and / or longitudinal edges cooperate so as to allow a mutual engagement with each other, and thus to ensure interpenetration and / or lateral overlap and / or longitudinal adjacent modules that facilitate their installation and optimize the sealing of the covered surface, in particular between two adjacent modules and between two rows of superposed modules. In addition, the longitudinal overlap of these modules optimizes the flow of rainwater in the direction of the slope of the surface on which the device according to the invention is installed.
Avantageusement, selon une autre variante d'exécution, le dispositif modulaire selon l'invention peut également comporter des moyens de maintien et de fixation conformés de manière à pouvoir : Advantageously, according to another alternative embodiment, the modular device according to the invention may also comprise holding and fixing means shaped so as to be able to:
• coopérer avec lesdits éléments des montants latéraux et/ou des bordures longitudinales des cadres des modules ; mais également de façon à pouvoir : • être fixés sur la surface où l'on souhaite installer le dispositif selon l'invention. • cooperate with said elements of the lateral uprights and / or longitudinal edges of the module frames; but also so as to be able to: • be fixed on the surface where it is desired to install the device according to the invention.
De cette manière, la pose des modules est facilitée, ces derniers pouvant être installés, par exemple sur une charpente, de la même façon que des tuiles. Ainsi, le dispositif modulaire selon l'invention peut être fixé directement à la charpente d'un bâtiment sans qu'il soit nécessaire de procéder à une adaptation importante de cette dernière. En outre, le dispositif modulaire selon l'invention assure une fonction de couverture et d'étanchéité de la charpente, chacun des modules pouvant être assimilé à une tuile isolante et protectrice. In this way, the installation of the modules is facilitated, they can be installed, for example on a frame, in the same way as tiles. Thus, the modular device according to the invention can be fixed directly to the frame of a building without the need for a major adaptation of the latter. In addition, the modular device according to the invention provides a cover function and sealing of the frame, each of the modules can be likened to an insulating and protective tile.
Selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, chaque module peut comprendre un panneau photovoltaïque qui s'étend dans l'espace délimité par ledit cadre, les modules constituant ainsi des tuiles photovoltaïques. Chaque cadre peut comprendre une rainure longitudinale, débouchant sur le côté latéral interne de chacun des montants latéraux, et qui est conformée de manière à permettre d'y engager les bords latéraux dudit panneau photovoltaïque. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, each module may comprise a photovoltaic panel which extends in the space delimited by said frame, the modules thus constituting photovoltaic tiles. Each frame may comprise a longitudinal groove, opening on the internal lateral side of each of the lateral uprights, and which is shaped so as to engage the lateral edges of said photovoltaic panel.
De manière avantageuse, afin d'optimiser la fixation et le maintien des panneaux photovoltaïques, chacune desdites rainures peut préférentiellement comporter un joint d'étanchéité qui s'étend ainsi entre le cadre et la surface en verre du panneau photovoltaïque, et qui assure également, outre une fonction traditionnelle d'étanchéité, la fixation et le maintien du panneau photovoltaïque par rapport au cadre grâce à un effet de pincement dudit panneau qui permet de se dispenser de colle ou de moyens adhésifs pour permettre la fixation de ce dernier. Advantageously, in order to optimize the fixing and the maintenance of the photovoltaic panels, each of said grooves may preferentially comprise a seal which thus extends between the frame and the glass surface of the photovoltaic panel, and which also ensures, in addition to a traditional sealing function, fixing and maintaining the photovoltaic panel with respect to the frame by a pinching effect of said panel which allows dispensing glue or adhesive means to allow the attachment of the latter.
Selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, la partie desdits joints d'étanchéité au contact de la surface supérieure et/ou inférieure des panneaux photovoltaïques peut comprendre des dents qui permettent d'optimiser encore davantage la fixation et le maintien de ces panneaux photovoltaïques. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the part of said seals in contact with the upper and / or lower surface of the photovoltaic panels may comprise teeth which allow to further optimize the fixing and maintenance of these photovoltaic panels.
De manière avantageuse, selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, chaque montant latéral des cadres desdits modules peut comporter : Advantageously, according to an alternative embodiment of the invention, each lateral amount of the frames of said modules may comprise:
• au moins un orifice traversant, coaxial à l'axe longitudinal du montant correspondant, qui permet d'évacuer l'eau de pluie ; et/ou  At least one through orifice, coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the corresponding upright, which makes it possible to evacuate the rainwater; and or
• au moins un orifice traversant, coaxial à l'axe longitudinal du montant correspondant, qui permet le passage des câbles électriques raccordés aux panneaux photovoltaïques.  • At least one through hole, coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the corresponding amount, which allows the passage of electrical cables connected to the photovoltaic panels.
Avantageusement, ce ou ces orifices peuvent être délimités et constitués lors de l'engagement réciproque desdits éléments spécifiques des montants latéraux les uns dans les autres. Advantageously, this or these orifices may be delimited and formed during the reciprocal engagement of said specific elements of the lateral uprights into each other.
Un mode d'exécution de l'invention sera décrit ci-après, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, avec référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels : One embodiment of the invention will be described below, by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
La figure 1 est une représentation schématique, du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention, posé et fixé à une charpente. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the modular device according to the invention, laid and fixed to a frame.
La figure 2 est une représentation schématique, sous forme d'éclaté, du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention. Figure 2 is a schematic representation, in exploded form, of the modular device according to the invention.
La figure 3. a est une représentation schématique du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention avec une mise en évidence des montants latéraux adjacents de deux cadres, selon une coupe verticale par rapport à l'axe longitudinal desdits montants. Figure 3a is a schematic representation of the modular device according to the invention with a demonstration of adjacent side uprights of two frames, in a vertical section with respect to the longitudinal axis of said uprights.
La figure 3.b est une représentation schématique desdits montant latéraux adjacents des cadres du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention, selon une coupe verticale par rapport à l'axe longitudinal desdits montants. La figure 3.c est une représentation schématique, selon une coupe transversale, de la partie inférieure et de la partie supérieure de deux modules du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention se chevauchant, avec une mise en évidence des éléments du cadre. Figure 3.b is a schematic representation of said adjacent lateral uprights of the frames of the modular device according to the invention, in a vertical section with respect to the longitudinal axis of said uprights. Figure 3.c is a schematic representation, in cross section, of the lower part and the upper part of two modules of the modular device according to the invention overlapping, with a highlighting of the elements of the frame.
La figure 4 est une représentation schématique, selon une coupe transversale, d'un profil longitudinal inférieur d'un cadre du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention, avec une mise en évidence d'un moyen de maintien et de fixation d'un panneau photovoltaïque au cadre. FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic representation, in cross-section, of a lower longitudinal profile of a frame of the modular device according to the invention, with a highlighting of a means for holding and fixing a photovoltaic panel to the frame.
La figure 5 est une représentation schématique, selon une coupe transversale, d'un moyen de fixation consistant en une équerre d'angle compris dans le cadre du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention. Figure 5 is a schematic representation, in a cross section, of a fixing means consisting of a corner bracket included in the scope of the modular device according to the invention.
Les figures 6. a et 6.b sont une représentation schématique du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention avec une mise en évidence d'un moyen de maintien et de fixation des montants latéraux du cadre. Figures 6.a and 6.b are a schematic representation of the modular device according to the invention with a demonstration of a means for holding and fixing the lateral amounts of the frame.
Les figures 7. a et 7.b sont une représentation schématique d'un dispositif complémentaire de rive coopérant avec les montants latéraux du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention afin d'assurer notamment l'étanchéité de l'ensemble. Figures 7. a and 7.b are a schematic representation of a complementary shore device cooperating with the lateral uprights of the modular device according to the invention to ensure in particular the sealing of the assembly.
Tel que cela est représenté notamment sur les figures 2, 3. a et 3.b, le dispositif modulaire selon l'invention comporte un cadre comprenant : As represented in particular in FIGS. 2, 3a and 3b, the modular device according to the invention comprises a frame comprising:
• un premier montant latéral 1 , s'étendant dans cet exemple à droite du cadre, qui comporte un profilé supérieur Y comprenant une surface supérieure 2 sensiblement parallélépipédique, ainsi qu'une succession de moyens reliés à la face inférieure de cette surface supérieure 2, qui s'étendent de son extrémité latérale externe vers son extrémité latérale interne, à savoir :  A first lateral upright 1, extending in this example to the right of the frame, which comprises an upper profile Y comprising a substantially parallelepipedal upper surface 2, and a succession of means connected to the lower face of this upper surface 2, which extend from its outer lateral end towards its internal lateral end, namely:
o une série de trois prolongements longitudinaux 3', 3", 3"', axés sensiblement perpendiculairement au plan défini par la surface supérieure 2 dudit montant 1 ; ces trois prolongements 3', 3", 3"' présentent chacun une forme sensiblement parallélépipédique, ainsi que des hauteurs dont les valeurs respectives h3-, h3", fi3 - sont croissantes ; a series of three longitudinal extensions 3 ', 3 ", 3"', oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the upper surface 2 of said upright 1; these three extensions 3 ', 3 ", 3 "'each have a substantially parallelepiped shape, as well as heights whose respective values h3-, h 3 ", fi3- are increasing;
o éventuellement un orifice traversant 4 pouvant comprendre une languette longitudinale 5 s'étendant contre la face inférieure de ladite surface supérieure 2 ; cet orifice traversant 4 est avantageusement conformé de manière à pouvoir y engager un moyen de fixation tel qu'une équerre d'angle 29 représentée sur la figure 5, qui permet de relier et de rendre solidaires deux côtés dudit cadre ; la languette 5 qui peut coopérer avec un renfoncement 300 de l'équerre 29 sert de moyen d'appui et de blocage de cette dernière 29 ; la face inférieure de la paroi inférieure participant à la délimitation dudit orifice 4 peut comprendre deux prolongements longitudinaux 6', 6" sensiblement parallèles auxdits trois prolongements 3', 3", 3", et ayant une hauteur 1 , h6" sensiblement égale ; ces prolongement longitudinaux 6', 6" peuvent chacun comporter au moins un orifice traversant (non représenté) taraudé ; o optionally a through hole 4 may comprise a longitudinal tongue 5 extending against the underside of said upper surface 2; this through hole 4 is advantageously shaped so as to engage a fastening means such as a corner bracket 29 shown in Figure 5, which allows to connect and make two sides of said frame; the tongue 5 which can cooperate with a recess 300 of the bracket 29 serves as support means and blocking the latter 29; the lower face of the lower wall participating in the delimitation of said orifice 4 may comprise two longitudinal extensions 6 ', 6 "substantially parallel to said three extensions 3', 3", 3 ", and having a height 1, h 6 " substantially equal; these longitudinal extensions 6 ', 6 "may each comprise at least one throughthrough (not shown) threaded;
o une extrémité 80 comportant un évidement 7 axé longitudinalement, délimité notamment par une paroi inférieure qui comprend sensiblement en son centre une fente coaxiale ; un second montant latéral 8, s'étendant dans cet exemple à gauche du cadre, qui comporte un profilé supérieur 8' comprenant une surface supérieure 9 sensiblement parallélépipédique, ainsi qu'une succession de moyens reliés à la face inférieure de cette surface supérieure 9, qui s'étendent de son extrémité latérale interne vers son extrémité latérale externe, à savoir :  o an end 80 having a recess 7 oriented longitudinally, defined in particular by a bottom wall which comprises substantially at its center a coaxial slot; a second lateral upright 8, extending in this example to the left of the frame, which comprises an upper profile 8 'comprising a substantially parallelepipedal upper surface 9, as well as a succession of means connected to the lower face of this upper surface 9, which extend from its internal lateral end towards its external lateral end, namely:
o une extrémité 90 comportant un évidement 10 du type susdit, axé longitudinalement, et délimité notamment par une paroi inférieure qui comprend sensiblement en son centre une fente coaxiale ;  o an end 90 having a recess 10 of the aforesaid type, longitudinally oriented, and defined in particular by a bottom wall which comprises substantially at its center a coaxial slot;
o éventuellement un orifice traversant 1 1 pouvant être conformé de manière à être prolongé à son sommet par un évidement coaxial de plus faibles dimensions 100 qui permet avantageusement de gagner du poids ; la face inférieure de la paroi inférieure participant à la délimitation dudit orifice 11 peut comprendre deux prolongements longitudinaux 12', 12" qui s'étendent sensiblement perpendiculairement au plan défini par la surface supérieure 9 dudit montant 8, et ayant une hauteur
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h 12" sensiblement égale ; ces prolongement longitudinaux 12', 12" peuvent chacun comporter au moins un orifice traversant (non représenté) taraudé ; o optionally a through hole 1 1 can be shaped so as to be extended at its top by a coaxial recess of smaller dimensions 100 which allows advantageously to gain weight; the lower face of the lower wall participating in the delimitation of said orifice 11 may comprise two longitudinal extensions 12 ', 12 "which extend substantially perpendicularly to the plane defined by the upper surface 9 of said upright 8, and having a height
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h 12 "substantially equal, these longitudinal extensions 12 ', 12" may each comprise at least one throughthrough (not shown) tapped;
en outre, la surface supérieure 9 est prolongée à son extrémité externe, par une rainure longitudinale 13 conformée de manière à permettre au prolongement longitudinal 3' d'un module adjacent de pouvoir s'y engager lors de la pose et l'assemblage des modules, la hauteur de cette rainure 13 étant sensiblement égale à celle η3· du prolongement longitudinal 3'. in addition, the upper surface 9 is extended at its outer end, by a longitudinal groove 13 shaped so as to allow the longitudinal extension 3 'of an adjacent module to be able to engage during the installation and assembly of the modules , the height of this groove 13 being substantially equal to that η 3 · of the longitudinal extension 3 '.
Ce second montant latéral 8 comprend également une extrémité latérale externe présentant, selon une coupe verticale, sensiblement la forme d'un « U ». La patte la plus interne 14 de ce « U » présente préférentiellement une hauteur sensiblement égale à celle dudit troisième prolongement 3"', et sensiblement supérieure à celle de la patte la plus externe 15, ce qui permet audit deuxième prolongement 3" d'un module correspondant de pouvoir s'engager dans la cavité de ce « U » lors de la pose et l'assemblage des modules. Avantageusement, cette cavité en « U » peut être assimilée à une gouiotte et permettre l'évacuation des eaux de pluie. This second lateral upright 8 also comprises an outer lateral end having, in a vertical section, substantially the shape of a "U". The innermost leg 14 of this "U" preferably has a height substantially equal to that of said third extension 3 "', and substantially greater than that of the outermost leg 15, which allows said second extension 3" of a corresponding module to be able to engage in the cavity of this "U" during the installation and assembly of the modules. Advantageously, this cavity "U" can be likened to a gouiotte and allow the evacuation of rainwater.
De plus, chaque montant latéral 1 , 8 comporte également un profilé inférieur 1 ", 8" présentant sensiblement la même forme, et conformé de manière à ce que : In addition, each lateral upright 1, 8 also comprises a lower section 1 ", 8" having substantially the same shape, and shaped so that:
• leur extrémité 16 dirigée vers l'extérieur du cadre puisse s'engager, lors de la pose et de l'assemblage des modules, dans l'espace délimité respectivement par : o le troisième prolongement 3"' et le prolongement longitudinal 6' ; • their end 16 directed towards the outside of the frame can engage, during the installation and assembly of the modules, in the space delimited respectively by: o the third extension 3 "'and the longitudinal extension 6';
o la patte interne 14 et le prolongement longitudinal 12" ; o the inner lug 14 and the longitudinal extension 12 ";
• la face supérieure de leur partie médiane 17 soit conformée de manière à permettre à l'extrémité inférieure des prolongements longitudinaux 6', 6", 12', 12" d'y prendre appui ; • the upper face of their middle portion 17 is shaped so as to allow the lower end of the longitudinal extensions 6 ', 6 ", 12', 12" to bear there;
• leur extrémité 18 dirigée vers l'intérieur du cadre comporte un évidement 19 axé longitudinalement, délimité notamment par une paroi supérieure qui comprend sensiblement en son centre une fente coaxiale.  • Their end 18 directed towards the inside of the frame has a recess 19 oriented longitudinally, defined in particular by an upper wall which comprises substantially at its center a coaxial slot.
Avantageusement, les extrémités dirigées vers l'intérieur du cadre 80-18, 90- 18 coopèrent de manière à délimiter une rainure longitudinale 20, débouchant sur le côté latéral interne de chacun des montants latéraux 1 , 8, et qui est conformée de manière à permettre d'y engager les bords latéraux d'un panneau photovoltaïque 21 pouvant être d'épaisseur et de dimensions variables. Advantageously, the inwardly directed ends of the frame 80-18, 90-18 work together to define a longitudinal groove 20, opening on the internal lateral side of each of the lateral uprights 1, 8, and which is shaped so as to allow to engage the side edges of a photovoltaic panel 21 may be of varying thickness and thickness.
Selon une variante d'exécution préférentielle de l'invention, afin d'optimiser la fixation et le maintien des panneaux photovoltaïques 21 , chacune desdites rainures 20 peut préférentiellement comporter un moyen de fixation et d'étanchéité 22 constitué par un joint dont préférentiellement au moins une face en contact avec les parois supérieure et/ou inférieure de chaque panneau photovoltaïque 21 comporte des dents 23. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, in order to optimize the fixing and maintenance of the photovoltaic panels 21, each of said grooves 20 may preferably comprise a fixing and sealing means 22 constituted by a seal, preferably at least a face in contact with the upper and / or lower walls of each photovoltaic panel 21 has teeth 23.
Les montants latéraux 1 , 8 du cadre peuvent ainsi chacun comprendre deux joints 22, à savoir : The lateral uprights 1, 8 of the frame can thus each comprise two joints 22, namely:
• un joint supérieur 22 dont la face supérieure est reliée à une protubérance s'étendant longitudinalement, et qui présente, selon une coupe verticale, sensiblement la forme d'un trapèze dont la petite base figure à son sommet ; cette protubérance est reliée à ladite face supérieure au moyen d'une portion rétrécie présentant une largeur sensiblement égale à celle de la fente de l'évidement 7, 10 de façon à permettre le blocage dans une direction de la protubérance après que cette dernière ait été disposée dans ledit évidement 7, 10 ; • an upper seal 22 whose upper face is connected to a protuberance extending longitudinally, and which has, in a vertical section, substantially the shape of a trapezium whose small base is at its top; this protuberance is connected to said upper face by means of a narrowed portion having a width substantially equal to that of the slot of the recess 7, 10 so as to allow locking in one direction of the protuberance after the latter has been disposed in said recess 7, 10;
• un joint inférieur 22 dont la face inférieure est reliée à une protubérance s'étendant longitudinalement, et qui présente, selon une coupe verticale, sensiblement la forme d'un trapèze dont la petite base figure à son extrémité inférieure ; cette protubérance est reliée à ladite face inférieure au moyen d'une portion rétrécie présentant une largeur sensiblement égale à celle de la fente de l'évidement 19, de façon à permettre le blocage dans une direction de la protubérance après que cette dernière ait été disposée dans ledit évidement 19.  • a lower seal 22 whose lower face is connected to a protuberance extending longitudinally, and which has, in a vertical section, substantially the shape of a trapezium whose small base is at its lower end; this protrusion is connected to said lower face by means of a narrowed portion having a width substantially equal to that of the slot of the recess 19, so as to allow locking in a direction of the protuberance after the latter has been arranged in said recess 19.
De manière préférentielle, lesdits joints d'étanchéité peuvent être constitués par du silicone ou de l'EPDM (éthylène - propylène -diène monomère). Avantageusement, la fixation et le maintien des joints inférieurs 22 au profilé inférieur 1" peuvent être optimisés au moyen par exemple de vis de fixation (non représentées) conformées de manière à pouvoir s'engager dans lesdits orifices des prolongement longitudinaux 6', 6", 12', 12". Tel que cela est représenté notamment sur les figures 1 , 2 et 4, le cadre du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention peut comprendre un profilé longitudinal inférieur 24, ainsi qu'au moins un moyen de maintien et de fixation 25 d'un panneau photovoltaïque 21 audit cadre. Selon une coupe verticale par rapport à l'axe longitudinal dudit profilé inférieur 24, ce dernier 24 présente sensiblement la forme d'un « E » couché. Preferably, said seals may consist of silicone or EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer). Advantageously, the attachment and maintenance of the lower seals 22 to the lower profile 1 "can be optimized by means for example of fixing screws (not shown) shaped so as to be able to engage in said longitudinal extension holes 6 ', 6" , 12 ', 12 ". As shown in particular in Figures 1, 2 and 4, the frame of the modular device according to the invention may comprise a lower longitudinal profile 24, and at least one means for holding and fixing a photovoltaic panel 21 to said frame in a vertical section with respect to the longitudinal axis of said lower section 24, the latter 24 has substantially the shape of a "E" lying.
Le moyen de maintien et de fixation 25 présente, selon cette même coupe verticale, la forme d'un « L » inversé suivant un axe de symétrie horizontal, l'extrémité inférieure de la face interne de ce moyen de maintien et de fixation 25 présente préférentiellement une conformité de forme avec la face latérale externe du profilé inférieur 24, afin de permettre un contact et un positionnement optimal entre les deux pièces 24, 25. En outre, de manière avantageuse, ces deux pièces 24, 25 définissent, une fois assemblées, un espace qui permet de pouvoir y engager le bord inférieur d'un panneau photovoltaïque 21 , l'extrémité supérieure du moyen de maintien et de fixation 25 recouvrant au moins partiellement ledit bord inférieur du panneau 21. The holding and fixing means 25 have, in the same vertical section, the shape of an inverted "L" along an axis of horizontal symmetry, the lower end of the internal face of this holding and fixing means 25 being present. preferably a conformal shape with the external lateral face of the lower profile 24, to allow contact and optimal positioning between the two parts 24, 25. In addition, advantageously, these two parts 24, 25 define, once assembled, a space that allows to engage the lower edge of a photovoltaic panel 21, the upper end of the holding and fixing means 25 covering at least partially said lower edge of the panel 21.
Selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, chaque profilé inférieur 24 peut comporter des joints du type susdit pouvant néanmoins être de formes différentes, disposés dans les cavités 26 dudit « E » afin d'optimiser le maintien et la fixation des panneaux photovoltaïques 2 . According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, each lower profile 24 may comprise joints of the aforesaid type that may nevertheless be of different shapes, arranged in the cavities 26 of said "E" in order to optimize the holding and fixing of the photovoltaic panels. 2.
En outre, le moyen de maintien et de fixation 25 peut être fixé au profilé inférieur 24 par vissage, ce moyen de maintien et de fixation 25 pouvant alors comporter au moins un orifice traversant, préférentiellement taraudé, conformé de manière à pouvoir y introduire des vis. In addition, the holding and fixing means 25 may be fixed to the lower section 24 by screwing, this holding and fixing means 25 may then comprise at least one through hole, preferably threaded, shaped so as to be able to introduce screws .
Chaque profilé inférieur 24 peut également comprendre des orifices de ce type afin de permettre de le fixer à un autre profilé tels que les profilés supérieurs l', 8'. Each lower profile 24 may also include orifices of this type in order to make it possible to fix it to another profile such as the upper profiles 1 ', 8'.
Tel que cela est représenté notamment sur la figure 2, le cadre du dispositif modulaire selon l'invention peut également comporter : As represented in particular in FIG. 2, the frame of the modular device according to the invention may also comprise:
• deux pièces 27', 27" présentant sensiblement la forme d'un « U » inversé selon un axe de symétrie horizontal, à savoir une pièce supérieure 27' et une pièce inférieure 27" recouvrant les bordures latérales et supérieure de chaque panneau photovoltaïque 21 ; ces pièces 27', 27" peuvent, selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, être constituées par lesdits moyens de fixation 22 assimilables à des joints, les trois côtés de chacune de ces pièces 27', 27" étant alors préférentiellement reliés entre eux par soudure ;  Two pieces 27 ', 27 "having substantially the shape of an inverted" U "along an axis of horizontal symmetry, namely an upper piece 27' and a lower piece 27" covering the lateral and upper edges of each photovoltaic panel 21 ; these parts 27 ', 27 "may, according to an alternative embodiment of the invention, be constituted by said fastening means 22 comparable to joints, the three sides of each of these parts 27', 27" being then preferentially connected between them by welding;
• des profilés longitudinaux supérieur 28" et inférieur 28"' qui s'emboîtent l'un dans l'autre ; ces profilés 28", 28"' recouvrent respectivement la partie centrale de la pièce supérieure 27' en contact avec la bordure supérieure du panneau photovoltaïque 21 et la partie centrale de la pièce inférieure 27" en contact avec la bordure supérieure du panneau photovoltaïque 21. • longitudinal profiles greater 28 "and lower 28"'which fit into one another; these profiles 28 ", 28"'respectively cover the central part of the upper part 27' in contact with the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel 21 and the part center of the lower part 27 "in contact with the upper edge of the photovoltaic panel 21.
Avantageusement, tel que cela est représenté sur la figure 3.c, les profilés longitudinaux 28", 28"' peuvent présenter la même structure et la même forme que respectivement ledit profilé supérieur 1 ' et ledit profilé inférieur 1", le profilé supérieur 28" étant néanmoins dépourvu desdites deux premiers prolongements longitudinaux 3", 3"'. Ainsi, ces profilés 28", 28"' peuvent comprendre chacun un moyen de fixation et d'étanchéité 22 constitué de préférence par un joint. Advantageously, as shown in FIG. 3.c, the longitudinal profiles 28 ", 28" 'may have the same structure and the same shape as respectively said upper profile 1' and said lower profile 1 ", the upper profile 28 "nevertheless being devoid of said first two longitudinal extensions 3", 3 "'. Thus, these profiles 28 ", 28" 'may each comprise a fastening and sealing means 22 preferably consisting of a seal.
En outre, l'orifice traversant 4 du profilé longitudinal supérieur 28" est conformé de manière à permettre la mise en place d'un joint à lèvres 28' dont l'extrémité libre de la lèvre est au contact de la face inférieure du profilé longitudinal inférieur 24 du module adjacent, ce qui permet avantageusement de constituer un écran permettant de bloquer notamment l'écoulement des eaux de pluie. Par ailleurs, afin d'optimiser le maintien et la fixation des montants latéraux 1 , 8 avec les différents profilés longitudinaux 27', 27", 28", 28"', le dispositif modulaire selon l'invention peut également comprendre des moyens de fixation pouvant consister, tel que cela est représenté sur la figure 5, en des équerres d'angle 29 disposées aux angles supérieurs droit et gauche de chaque cadre. In addition, the through hole 4 of the upper longitudinal profile 28 "is shaped so as to allow the establishment of a lip seal 28 'whose free end of the lip is in contact with the underside of the longitudinal profile. lower 24 of the adjacent module, which advantageously makes it possible to constitute a screen for blocking in particular the flow of rainwater In addition, in order to optimize the maintenance and attachment of the lateral uprights 1, 8 with the various longitudinal sections 27 27 ", 28", 28 "', the modular device according to the invention may also comprise fastening means which may consist, as shown in FIG. 5, of angle brackets 29 arranged at the upper angles right and left of each frame.
Selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, tel que cela est représenté sur les figures 6. a et 6.b, le dispositif modulaire selon l'invention peut également comporter des moyens de maintien et de fixation 31 des montants latéraux 1 , 8 du cadre, assimilables à des crochets. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, as shown in FIGS. 6.a and 6.b, the modular device according to the invention may also comprise means for holding and fixing the lateral uprights 1, 8 of the frame, similar to square brackets.
Chacun de ces moyens de maintien et de fixation 31 comporte : Each of these holding and fixing means 31 comprises:
• une première partie 32 sensiblement parallélépipédique, qui est préférentiellement relativement mince ; • une seconde partie 33 prolongeant la première partie 32 et orientée transversalement par rapport à cette dernière ; cette seconde partie 33 est orientée dans cet exemple, sensiblement perpendiculairement à la première partie 32 et est également relativement mince ; • a first portion 32 substantially parallelepiped, which is preferably relatively thin; A second portion 33 extending the first portion 32 and oriented transversely thereto; this second portion 33 is oriented in this example, substantially perpendicular to the first portion 32 and is also relatively thin;
· une troisième partie 34 prolongeant la seconde partie 33, qui s'étend dans un sens opposé à celui de la première partie 32 ; cette troisième partie 32 présente sensiblement la forme d'un crochet ayant à son extrémité une lèvre en retour 34 permettant de définir un espace conformé de manière à pouvoir y engager l'extrémité inférieure des montants latéraux 1 , 8, ce qui permet de maintenir les modules constitutifs de tuiles photovoltaïques.  · A third portion 34 extending the second portion 33, which extends in a direction opposite to that of the first portion 32; this third portion 32 has substantially the shape of a hook having at its end a return lip 34 for defining a space shaped so as to engage the lower end of the lateral uprights 1, 8, which allows to maintain the constituent modules of photovoltaic tiles.
De cette manière, et de façon avantageuse, la première partie 32 de ce moyen de maintien et de fixation 31 peut être posée sur un élément de la charpente et fixée à ce dernier au moyen d'éléments de fixation classiques, tels que des vis de fixation, la troisième partie 34 permettant de maintenir en position lesdits montants latéraux 1 , 8. In this way, and advantageously, the first portion 32 of this holding and fixing means 31 can be placed on a member of the frame and fixed thereto by means of conventional fastening elements, such as fixing, the third portion 34 for maintaining in position said lateral uprights 1, 8.
En outre, la seconde partie 33 de ce moyen de maintien et de fixation 31 peut prendre appui, au moins partiellement, sur la face supérieure du montant latéral 1 , 8 du module s'étendant en dessous de celui auquel il est fixé, ce qui permet avantageusement d'obtenir un chevauchement des lignes de modules : chaque ligne de modules est disposée de façon à s'étendre sous le plan défini par la ligne de modules adjacente située au-dessus d'elle. In addition, the second portion 33 of the holding and fixing means 31 can bear, at least partially, on the upper face of the lateral upright 1, 8 of the module extending below that to which it is fixed, which advantageously makes it possible to obtain an overlap of the lines of modules: each line of modules is arranged to extend under the plane defined by the line of adjacent modules situated above it.
Les formes et caractéristiques particulières de ces moyens de maintien et de fixation 31 , relatives par exemple à la courbure ou aux angles de pliage, permettent notamment d'assurer les fonctions suivantes : The particular shapes and characteristics of these holding and fixing means 31, relating for example to the curvature or to the folding angles, make it possible in particular to perform the following functions:
• le maintien supérieur d'un module d'une rangée inférieure ;  • the upper maintenance of a module of a lower row;
· le maintien inférieur d'un module d'une rangée supérieure ;  · The lower maintenance of a module of a higher row;
• la rigidité de la pièce ;  • the rigidity of the room;
• l'évacuation de l'eau provenant des goulottes en « U ». Selon une variante d'exécution de l'invention, tel que cela est représenté sur les figures 7,a et 7.b, le dispositif modulaire selon l'invention peut également comprendre des dispositifs complémentaires de rive symétriques 200, 200' coopérant avec les montants latéraux 400, 500 d'extrémité de champ de modules, afin d'assurer notamment l'étanchéité des bords latéraux dudit dispositif modulaire. • evacuation of water from "U" trunking. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figures 7, a and 7.b, the modular device according to the invention may also comprise symmetrical complementary edge devices 200, 200 'cooperating with the Lateral amounts 400, 500 field end modules, in particular to ensure the sealing of the side edges of said modular device.
Ainsi, chaque dispositif complémentaire de rive 200, 200' comprend une plaque sensiblement parallélépipédique constituée préférentiellement par une tôle zinguée repliée au niveau de ses deux côtés latéraux, de façon à constituer deux bordures transversales 201 , 202 et 201', 202' s'étendant du même côté. Thus, each additional edge device 200, 200 'comprises a substantially parallelepipedal plate preferably constituted by a bent galvanized sheet at its two lateral sides, so as to form two transverse edges 201, 202 and 201', 202 'extending on the same side.
Tel que cela est représenté sur la figure 7. a, la bordure latérale 201 gauche du dispositif de rive 200 coopère avec un montant latéral droit 400 d'extrémité de champ de modules, en s'engageant dans une cavité en « U » renversé. Selon une coupe transversale par rapport à son axe longitudinal, ce montant latéral 400 du module d'extrémité présente sensiblement la forme d'un « U » prolongé par un « U » renversé par rapport à un axe de symétrie horizontal. Ladite bordure latéral 201 s'engage dans ce « U » renversé alors que l'un des prolongements 3" du montant latéral 1 adjacent s'engage dans ledit « U ». As shown in FIG. 7a, the left side edge 201 of the edge device 200 cooperates with a right side lateral end post 400 of the module field, engaging in an inverted "U" shaped cavity. According to a cross section relative to its longitudinal axis, this lateral amount 400 of the end module has substantially the shape of a "U" extended by a "U" reversed relative to a horizontal axis of symmetry. Said lateral edge 201 engages in this inverted "U" while one of the extensions 3 "of the adjacent lateral upright 1 engages in said" U ".
En outre, la surface supérieure de ce montant 400 est prolongée à son extrémité externe, par une rainure longitudinale conformée de manière à permettre au prolongement longitudinal 3' d'un module adjacent de pouvoir s'y engager lors de la pose et l'assemblage des modules, la hauteur de cette rainure étant sensiblement égale à celle h3' du prolongement longitudinal 3'. Tel que cela est représenté sur la figure 7.b, la bordure latérale 202' droite du dispositif de rive 200' coopère avec un montant latéral gauche 500 d'extrémité de champ de modules, en s'engageant dans une cavité en « U » renversé. Ce montant latéral 500 du module d'extrémité comprend au moins trois prolongements de forme sensiblement parallélépipédique, qui s'étendent longitudinalement depuis la face inférieure de la surface supérieure dudit module 500, de façon à délimiter deux espaces présentant chacun, selon une coupe transversale, la forme d'un « U » renversé selon un axe de symétrie horizontal. Ladite bordure latéral 202' s'engage dans un de ces « U » renversés alors que la patte 15 du montant latéral 8 adjacent s'engage dans l'autre « U » renversé. In addition, the upper surface of this upright 400 is extended at its outer end by a longitudinal groove shaped so as to allow the longitudinal extension 3 'of an adjacent module to be able to engage during the laying and assembly modules, the height of this groove being substantially equal to that h 3 'of the longitudinal extension 3'. As shown in FIG. 7.b, the right lateral edge 202 'of the edge device 200' cooperates with a left lateral wall stud end post 500, engaging in a "U" shaped cavity. reversed. This lateral amount 500 of the end module comprises at least three extensions of substantially parallelepiped shape, which extend longitudinally from the lower face of the upper surface of said module 500, so as to define two spaces each having, in a cross section, the shape of a "U" inverted along a horizontal axis of symmetry. Said side edge 202 'engages in one of these "U" reversed while the lug 15 of the lateral amount 8 adjacent engages in the other "U" reversed.
Le montant latéral 500 comprend un autre prolongement conformé de manière à pouvoir s'engager dans la rainure 13 du montant 8 lors de la pose et l'assemblage des modules. The lateral amount 500 comprises another extension shaped so as to engage in the groove 13 of the upright 8 during the installation and assembly of the modules.
Cette interpénétration des dispositifs de rive 200, 200' avec les montants latéraux 400, 500 permet avantageusement d'assurer l'étanchéité et l'évacuation de l'eau de ruissellement par lesdites goulottes en forme de « U ». This interpenetration of the edge devices 200, 200 'with the lateral uprights 400, 500 advantageously makes it possible to ensure the watertightness and the evacuation of the runoff water by said "U" shaped troughs.
De plus, les profils de ces dispositifs de rive 200, 200' présentent une pente permettant la superposition partielle des dispositifs de rive 200, 200' situés l'un au dessus de l'autre, ce qui facilite leur pose ainsi que l'écoulement des eaux de pluie. In addition, the profiles of these edge devices 200, 200 'have a slope allowing partial superposition of the edge devices 200, 200' located one above the other, which facilitates their installation and flow rainwater.
En outre, la surface supérieure de la partie de ces dispositifs de rive située entre lesdites bordures latérales 201 , 202 et 201 ', 202' permet avantageusement de servir de support pour des éléments de couverture, tel que par exemple des tuiles, appartenant au reste de la toiture. In addition, the upper surface of the portion of these edge devices located between said side edges 201, 202 and 201 ', 202' advantageously serves to support the roofing elements, such as for example tiles, belonging to the rest of the roof.

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Revendications claims
1. Dispositif modulaire permettant d'assurer la couverture d'une surface, 1. Modular device for ensuring coverage of a surface,
caractérisé en ce que chaque module dudit dispositif modulaire comporte un cadre qui comprend des éléments (1', 8', 24, 28", 28'") présentant des conformités de forme avec des éléments correspondants 8', 24, 28", 28"') des cadres de chaque module adjacent afin de permettre une coopération de ces éléments (1', 8', 24, 28", 28"'), telle qu'un engagement de ces derniers (1', 8', 24, 28", 28"') les uns dans les autres, lors de la pose et de l'installation des modules, qui se traduit par une interpénétration et/ou un chevauchement des modules adjacents les uns par rapport aux autres qui peuvent ainsi être assimilés à des tuiles. characterized in that each module of said modular device comprises a frame which comprises elements (1 ', 8', 24, 28 ", 28 '") having shaped conformities with corresponding elements 8', 24, 28 ", 28 "') frames of each adjacent module to allow a cooperation of these elements (1', 8 ', 24, 28", 28 "'), such as a commitment of the latter (1 ', 8', 24 ') , 28 ", 28" ') into each other, during the installation and installation of the modules, which results in interpenetration and / or overlap of adjacent modules with respect to each other which can thus be assimilated to tiles.
2. Dispositif modulaire selon la revendication 1 , 2. Modular device according to claim 1,
caractérisé en ce que les montants latéraux (1 , 8) des cadres de chaque module comportent des éléments (1', 8') conformés de manière à pouvoir coopérer avec des éléments (1', 8') en regard du montant latéral (1 , 8) du cadre du module adjacent, afin de permettre une interpénétration et/ou un chevauchement latéral des modules adjacents, ce qui assure l'étanchéité entre ces modules adjacents. characterized in that the lateral uprights (1, 8) of the frames of each module comprise elements (1 ', 8') shaped so as to cooperate with elements (1 ', 8') facing the lateral upright (1 8) of the adjacent module frame, in order to allow interpenetration and / or lateral overlap of the adjacent modules, which ensures sealing between these adjacent modules.
3. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, 3. Modular device according to one of claims 1 and 2,
caractérisé en ce que les bordures longitudinales des cadres de chaque module comportent des éléments (24, 28", 28"') conformés de manière à pouvoir coopérer avec des éléments (24, 28", 28"') en regard de la bordure longitudinale du cadre du module adjacent, afin de permettre une interpénétration et/ou un chevauchement longitudinal des modules adjacents, ce qui assure l'étanchéité entre deux rangées de modules superposées. characterized in that the longitudinal edges of the frames of each module comprise elements (24, 28 ", 28" ') shaped so as to cooperate with elements (24, 28 ", 28"') facing the longitudinal edge. adjacent module frame, to allow interpenetration and / or longitudinal overlap of adjacent modules, which ensures the seal between two rows of superimposed modules.
4. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, 4. Modular device according to one of claims 1 to 3,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de maintien et de fixation (31) conformés de manière à pouvoir : • coopérer avec lesdits éléments des montants latéraux (1 , 8) et/ou des bordures longitudinales des cadres des modules ; mais également de façon à pouvoir : characterized in that it comprises holding and fixing means (31) shaped so as to be able to: • cooperate with said elements of the lateral uprights (1, 8) and / or longitudinal edges of the module frames; but also so as to be able to:
• être fixés sur la surface sur laquelle doit être installé le dispositif modulaire.  • be attached to the surface on which the modular device is to be installed.
5. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chaque module comprend un panneau photovoltaïque (21) s'étendant dans l'espace délimité par ledit cadre, les modules constituant ainsi des tuiles photovoltaïques. 5. Modular device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each module comprises a photovoltaic panel (21) extending in the space defined by said frame, the modules thus constituting photovoltaic tiles.
6. Dispositif modulaire selon la revendication 5, 6. Modular device according to claim 5,
caractérisé en ce que chaque cadre comprend une rainure longitudinale (20), débouchant sur le côté latéral interne de chacun des montants latéraux (1 , 8), et qui est conformée de manière à permettre d'y engager les bords latéraux dudit panneau photovoltaïque (21) pouvant être d'épaisseur variable. characterized in that each frame comprises a longitudinal groove (20), opening on the inner lateral side of each of the lateral uprights (1, 8), and which is shaped so as to allow the lateral edges of said photovoltaic panel to engage with it ( 21) which can be of varying thickness.
7. Dispositif modulaire selon la revendication 6, Modular device according to claim 6,
caractérisé en ce que chacune desdites rainures (20) comporte un moyen de fixation et d'étanchéité (22), tel qu'un joint d'étanchéité, qui s'étend entre le cadre et la surface du panneau photovoltaïque (21), et qui assure également, outre une fonction traditionnelle d'étanchéité, la fixation et le maintien du panneau photovoltaïque (21) par rapport au cadre grâce à un effet de pincement dudit panneau (21) qui permet de se dispenser de colle ou de moyens adhésifs pour permettre la fixation de ce dernier. characterized in that each of said grooves (20) includes a fixing and sealing means (22), such as a seal, which extends between the frame and the surface of the photovoltaic panel (21), and which also ensures, besides a traditional sealing function, the fixing and the maintenance of the photovoltaic panel (21) with respect to the frame thanks to a pinching effect of said panel (21) which makes it possible to dispense with glue or adhesive means for allow the fixation of the latter.
8. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications 5 à 7, Modular device according to one of Claims 5 to 7,
caractérisé en ce que chaque montant latéral des cadres desdits modules comporte au moins un orifice traversant, coaxial à l'axe longitudinal du montant correspondant, qui permet d'évacuer l'eau de pluie. characterized in that each lateral amount of the frames of said modules comprises at least one through hole, coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the corresponding amount, which allows to evacuate the rainwater.
9. Dispositif modulaire selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ce ou ces orifices peuvent être délimités et constitués lors de l'engagement réciproque desdits éléments spécifiques des montants (1 , 8) latéraux les uns dans les autres. 9. Modular device according to claim 8, characterized in that this or these orifices may be delimited and formed during the reciprocal engagement of said specific elements of the uprights (1, 8) laterally in each other.
10. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications 5 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un profilé longitudinal inférieur (24), ainsi qu'au moins un moyen de maintien et de fixation (25) d'un panneau photovoltaïque (21) audit cadre. 10. Modular device according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that it comprises a lower longitudinal profile (24), and at least one holding and fixing means (25) of a photovoltaic panel ( 21) to said framework.
11. Dispositif modulaire selon la revendication 10, Modular device according to claim 10,
caractérisé en ce que le profilé inférieur (24) présente sensiblement, selon une coupe verticale par rapport à son axe longitudinal, la forme d'un « E » couché ; le moyen de maintien et de fixation (25) présente, selon cette même coupe verticale, la forme d'un « L » inversé suivant un axe de symétrie horizontal ; l'extrémité inférieure de la face interne de ce moyen de maintien et de fixation (25) présente une conformité de forme avec la face latérale externe du profilé inférieur (24), afin de permettre un contact et un positionnement optimal entre les deux pièces (24, 25) ; en outre, ces deux pièces (24, 25) définissent, une fois assemblées, un espace qui permet de pouvoir y engager le bord inférieur d'un panneau photovoltaïque (21), l'extrémité supérieure du moyen de maintien et de fixation (25) recouvrant au moins partiellement ledit bord inférieur du panneau (21). characterized in that the lower profile (24) substantially in a vertical section with respect to its longitudinal axis, the shape of a "E" lying down; the holding and fixing means (25) has, in the same vertical section, the shape of an inverted "L" along an axis of horizontal symmetry; the lower end of the inner face of this holding and fixing means (25) conforms in shape with the outer lateral face of the lower section (24), in order to allow optimal contact and positioning between the two parts ( 24, 25); in addition, these two parts (24, 25) define, once assembled, a space which makes it possible to engage the lower edge of a photovoltaic panel (21), the upper end of the holding and fixing means (25). ) at least partially covering said lower edge of the panel (21).
12. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications 10 et 11 , caractérisé en ce que chaque profilé inférieur (24) comporte des joints disposés dans les cavités (26) dudit « E » afin d'optimiser le maintien et la fixation des panneaux photovoltaïques (21). 12. Modular device according to one of claims 10 and 11, characterized in that each lower section (24) has seals disposed in the cavities (26) of said "E" to optimize the maintenance and fixing photovoltaic panels (21).
13. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications 10 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un profilé longitudinal supérieur (28") comportant un orifice traversant (4) est conformé de manière à permettre la mise en place d'un joint à lèvres (28') dont l'extrémité libre de la lèvre est au contact de la face inférieure du profilé longitudinal inférieur (24) du module adjacent, ce qui permet de constituer un écran permettant de bloquer notamment l'écoulement des eaux de pluie. 13. Modular device according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that it comprises an upper longitudinal section (28 ") having a through hole (4) is shaped to allow the establishment of a seal lip (28 ') whose free end of the lip is in contact with the lower face of the lower longitudinal section (24) of the module adjacent, which allows to constitute a screen for blocking including the flow of rainwater.
14. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de maintien et de fixation (31) des montants latéraux (1 , 8) du cadre, assimilables à des crochets ; chacun de ces moyens de maintien et de fixation (31) comporte : 14. Modular device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for holding and fixing (31) of the lateral uprights (1, 8) of the frame, similar to hooks; each of these holding and fixing means (31) comprises:
• une première partie (32) sensiblement parallélépipédique ;  • a first portion (32) substantially parallelepipedic;
• une seconde partie (33) prolongeant la première partie (32) et orientée transversalement par rapport à cette dernière ;  A second portion (33) extending the first portion (32) and oriented transversely thereto;
• une troisième partie (34) prolongeant la seconde partie (33), qui s'étend dans un sens opposé à celui de la première partie (32) ; cette troisième partie (32) présente sensiblement la forme d'un crochet ayant à son extrémité une lèvre en retour (34) permettant de définir un espace conformé de manière à pouvoir y engager l'extrémité inférieure des montants latéraux (1 , 8), ce qui permet de maintenir les modules ;  • a third portion (34) extending the second portion (33), which extends in a direction opposite to that of the first portion (32); this third portion (32) has substantially the shape of a hook having at its end a return lip (34) for defining a space shaped so as to engage the lower end of the lateral uprights (1, 8), which allows to maintain the modules;
et en ce que la seconde partie (33) de ce moyen de maintien et de fixation (31) prend appui, au moins partiellement, sur la face supérieure du montant latéral (1 , 8) du module s'étendant en dessous de celui auquel il est fixé, ce qui permet d'obtenir un chevauchement des lignes de modules : chaque ligne de modules est disposée de façon à s'étendre sous le plan défini par la ligne de modules adjacente située au-dessus d'elle. and in that the second portion (33) of this holding and fixing means (31) bears, at least partially, on the upper face of the lateral upright (1, 8) of the module extending below that at which it is fixed, which makes it possible to obtain an overlap of the lines of modules: each line of modules is arranged to extend under the plane defined by the line of adjacent modules situated above it.
15. Dispositif modulaire selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des dispositifs complémentaires de rive symétriques (200, 200') coopérant avec lesdits montants latéraux (1 , 8) afin d'assurer l'étanchéité des bords latéraux dudit dispositif modulaire. 15. Modular device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises symmetrical complementary edge devices (200, 200 ') cooperating with said lateral uprights (1, 8) to seal the edges. side of said modular device.
16. Dispositif modulaire selon la revendication 15, Modular device according to claim 15,
caractérisé en ce que chaque dispositif complémentaire de rive (200, 200') comprend une plaque sensiblement parallélépipédique repliée au niveau de ses deux côtés latéraux, de façon à constituer deux bordures transversales (201-202, 201'-202') s'étendant du même côté ; la bordure latérale (201) gauche du dispositif de rive (200) coopère avec le montant latéral droit d'extrémité de champ de modules (400) en s'engageant dans une cavité en « U » renversé dudit montant (400) ; la bordure latérale (202') droite du dispositif de rive (200') coopère avec le montant latéral gauche d'extrémité de champ de modules (500) en s'engageant dans une cavité en « U » renversé dudit montant (500). characterized in that each additional edge device (200, 200 ') comprises a substantially parallelepipedal plate folded at its two lateral sides, so as to form two transverse edges (201-202, 201'-202') extending on the same side; the side border (201) left side of the edge device (200) cooperates with the right side module field end post (400) by engaging an inverted "U" shaped cavity of said post (400); the right side edge (202 ') of the edge device (200') cooperates with the left side module side end post (500) by engaging an inverted "U" shaped cavity of said post (500).
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