WO2015086650A1

WO2015086650A1 - Device for holding a press against an object

Info

Publication number: WO2015086650A1
Application number: PCT/EP2014/077158
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alexandre AZZI
Original assignee: Azzi Alexandre
Priority date: 2013-12-11
Filing date: 2014-12-10
Publication date: 2015-06-18
Also published as: FR3014347B1; FR3014347A1

Abstract

The present invention aims to make it possible to wedge a baseboard (8) against a wall (11) without damaging the wall, the flooring (7) or the baseboard. To this end, the subject of the invention is a holding device comprising: • a base (100) comprising: o a supporting face (112) that defines a supporting plane (P) and is intended, in the use position, to rest against a flooring (7); o a contact face (113) which is intended, in the use position, to be in contact with a press (9); o the contact face and the supporting face being fixed rigidly together and forming an angle (a) with one another; • a handle (105) secured to the base by way of a securing arm (105b-102) such that, in the use position, the handle intersects the supporting plane and is inserted into the expansion space (10), between the wall and the flooring.

Description

DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING A PRESS AGAINST AN OBJECT

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a device for holding a press against an object such as a skirting board, a skirting board setting kit comprising such a device, as well as a skirting board setting method.

STATE OF THE ART

When laying a floor covering such as a floor, tile or concrete floor waxed in a room, a space is preferably reserved between the floor covering and the wall of the room. This space, called "expansion space", allows the floor covering to lengthen or retract depending on the temperature and hygrometry prevailing in the room. In order to hide this unsightly space, it is common to fix on the wall, above the expansion space, wooden boards or similar material (plastic, plaster, composite material, etc.), called "skirting boards".

Attaching these baseboards to the wall, and above the expansion gap allows the floor covering to expand without risk of stress on the plinth.

Skirting boards can be fastened with screws or nails, but these can remain visible. In addition, the nails are poor means of attachment when the wall surface is made of material such as plasterboard or cement.

It is therefore more common to glue the skirting boards to the wall. However, it is necessary to apply a large force against the plinth, substantially perpendicular to the attachment surface, so that the glue is crushed and the fixing is successful.

This force must be applied more or less long depending on the glue used.

This force is usually applied by the person installing the skirting boards. However, this operation is long and tiring, and the applied force is generally not constant.

This problem also arises for attaching similar objects to a skirting board, such as a molding, or a chute for receiving and hiding electrical wires.

There is currently no non-invasive, non-destructive device that allows a press to be held in a position of use (ie exerting a pushing force against the plinth and toward the surface static).

Indeed, to exert constant pressure against a skirting board or similar, the press must be able to rest or bear on a base capable of opposing a force equivalent in terms of thrust to the pressure exerted by the press, and opposite direction.

Otherwise, the base will move in the opposite direction to the force exerted by the press, canceling it and thereby the pressure exerted.

The device according to the invention makes it possible to remedy this lack of solution.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention therefore aims to propose, according to one aspect of the invention, an advantageously economical and non-destructive holding device, an object, such as a skirting board or chute against a surface of a wall. The invention proposes to use the expansion space, previously unexploited, to maintain the device and allow the plating of the object against the wall.

To this end, the invention relates, in one aspect, to a device for holding a press against an object, such as a skirting board or chute, intended to be applied against a wall and above an space for expansion of a floor covering, characterized in that the holding device comprises:

• A pedestal comprising:

o a face called "support", defining a support plane, and intended to be in the use position, bearing against a floor covering;

o a so-called "contact" face, intended, in the position of use, to be in contact with a press;

o the contact face and the support face being rigidly secured to one another, and forming an angle between them

• A claw connected to the base by means of a connecting rod, movable between a position of use in which the claw is secant with the support plane and extends in the expansion space, and a position withdrawal or insertion in which the claw is parallel to the support plane.

Within the meaning of the present invention, a press is constituted by any means for applying a force substantially perpendicular to the fixing surface, against the object to be fixed and against the holding device.

In other words, the invention is a device for maintaining in the static position on the ground of the base of a device for exerting a horizontal mechanical pressure on a plinth or similar.

According to other purely indicative embodiments:

- The claw can be fixed to the base removably;

the contact face and the support face may form an angle between them less than or equal to 90 °;

- The contact face and the bearing face may be carried by a rigid body comprising a securing means with the claw;

when the contact face and the bearing face are carried by a rigid body:

• The bearing surface of the body may have a groove depth and width adapted to receive a portion of the connecting rod of the claw without the latter beyond the support plane; • The securing means may comprise a hole in the thickness of the rigid body;

The link rod of the claw may comprise a first rectilinear end portion intended to be inserted into the hole of the body in the use position, and a second rectilinear portion between the rectilinear end portion and the claw, the second rectilinear portion being intended to be housed in the groove of the bearing face in the use position.

- The claw may consist of a rigid rod partially or completely folded on itself;

- The claw can be fixed to the base in an adjustable manner, such that a distance between the claw and the base is adjustable.

The invention also relates to a kit for wedging a plinth against a wall, comprising: · at least one device for holding a press according to the invention;

• At least as many presses as holding devices.

According to other embodiments, the press may be selected from a trapezoid wedge, a spring and a screw.

Another aspect of the invention is a method of reversibly wedging a plinth for attachment to a wall and above an expansion space of a floor covering, the method comprising the next steps

i. Provide a calibration kit according to the invention;

ii. Glue the plinth and place it against the wall;

iii. Position the claw so that it is secant with the support plane and is inserted into the expansion space, between the wall and the floor covering, under the plinth and position the base so that the bearing face is in support against the floor covering;

iv. Forcibly insert a press between the plinth and the contact face of the base; v. When the plinth is glued to the wall, remove the press, rotate the claw so that it is parallel to the support plane, and remove the claw by sliding it between the plinth and the floor covering. BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF FIGURES

Other characteristics of the invention will be set forth in the following detailed description, made with reference to the appended drawings, which represent, respectively: FIG. 1, a diagrammatic sectional view of a first embodiment of a device for holding a press against an object according to the invention, in the position of use;

- Figure 2 is a schematic sectional view of a second embodiment of a device for holding a press against an object according to the invention, in use position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 illustrates a device for holding a press 9 against an object, here a skirting board 8. The skirting board is applied against a wall 11 above an expansion space 10 of a floor covering 7.

The holding device comprises a base 1 comprising:

a so-called "support" face 12, defining a bearing plane P, and bearing against a floor covering 7;

a so-called "contact" face 13, in contact with a press 9;

- The contact face 13 and the support face 12 being rigidly secured to one another, and forming an angle a between them.

In the illustrated embodiment, the base 1 may consist of a folded sheet. The thickness of the sheet must be chosen so that the portion bearing the contact face does not bend toward the portion bearing the bearing face when the press is inserted in force between the contact face and the baseboard. Alternatively or in combination, a mechanical reinforcement may be provided to prevent this folding.

In order to maintain the base 1 in the position of use and to allow the press to be inserted in force, the holding device according to the invention comprises a claw 2 fastened to the base 1 by way of a connecting rod 5 so as to in the position of use, the claw 2 protrudes from the support plane P, that is to say that it is intersecting with the support plane P, and is inserted into the expansion space 10, between the wall 1 1 and the floor covering 7.

What is important is that the claw is flat and minimum thickness determined to allow its passage between the baseboard and the flooring. In its plane, the claw can have any shape, as long as it has at least one locking portion against the field 6 of a floor covering, and that this shape allows a rotation of the claw between a position use in which the plane of the claw is perpendicular to the support plane P, and a withdrawal position in which the plane of the claw is parallel to the support plane P.

An advantageous and inexpensive embodiment is to manufacture the claw and the connecting rod with a rigid rod, advantageously a metal rod. A first end of the rod is folded to form the claw. The stem can close partially or completely on itself in the same plane. The rest of the rod is the link 5 of the claw. It is advantageously folded a second time, always in the same plane as that of the claw, to define a first straight end portion 5a intended to be fixed to the base, and a second straight portion 5b between the straight end portion 5a and the claw 2.

Thus, the press holding device can oppose a force equivalent to the pressure exerted by the press against the object to be fixed, and of opposite direction.

In other words, in the example illustrated in FIG. 1, when the press is inserted in force along the arrow F1, the base tends to move away from the wall 1 1 according to the arrow F2. With the claw 2 engaged against the field 6 of the floor covering 7, the base is held in place and the plinth is strongly pressed against the wall. This configuration can be kept while the plinth is glued.

In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting rod 5 is removably fixed in the base 1 by fixing studs 3. Alternatively, the attachment can be made by locking collars. The rod does not have to be firmly attached. It suffices that a relative movement along the arrow F2 of the fixing arm and the base is prohibited. Thus, any removable fastening means prohibiting such relative movement can be used without departing from the invention.

The advantage of a removable attachment is that after gluing, the claw and the base can be separated.

Then simply switch the claw 2 and its connecting rod 5 so that the plane of the claw is parallel to the support plane P, which allows to slide the claw under the baseboard and remove the claw.

Only then remains a gap equal to the thickness of the claw, almost invisible to the inhabitants of the housing, and in accordance with the recommendation concerning the new acoustic standards recommending a space between the ground and skirting to avoid sound bridges . Thus, the device for holding a press according to the invention comprises two distinct elements connected to each other: firstly, a rigid rod, having at one end a geometrical shape, closing in whole or in part on itself in at least a point, allowing all or part of the body of the latter to rest on the field of a floor covering, in the expansion space formed with the vertical wall opposite it, and to offer resistance mechanical in case of pulling of the rod according to the arrow F2, without lever effect which would raise the body of the rod, and allowing it to be inserted and removed from under the plinth, after rotation of the rod at 90 ° on its axis , franking the end of the rod from its position of contact with the field of the coating.

Second, a base for receiving a horizontal press device having a securing device with the rod, and for maintaining it in the contact position with the field of the coating.

The assembly for providing a mechanical strength of equivalent strength and direction opposite to the thrust exerted by a horizontal press system secured to the device.

According to particular embodiments:

the stem may have a break in horizontality, and a continuous space on the horizontal plane of the sole of the base, then on the vertical plane of the base, allows the two parts to be fitted together and to join them together.

the rod may present a rupture of rectilignity, and a continuous space on the horizontal plane of the sole of the base makes it possible to fit the two parts and to secure them.

the base may have a mechanical gripping device for the rod.

The stem and the base can be connected by an intermediate joining device.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a second embodiment of a device according to the invention in which the contact face 1 12 and the support surface 1 13 are carried by a rigid body comprising a securing means 103a-103b with the claw 105. Advantageously, this body may be constituted by a wooden or plastic plate.

With reference to this figure, the device comprises a base 100 whose bearing face has a groove 103a of depth and width adapted to receive a portion of the connecting rod of the claw without the latter protruding from the plane of In other words, the connecting rod does not interfere with the support of the base against the floor covering. The securing means comprises a hole 103b formed in the thickness of the rigid body. Preferably, this hole 103b makes an angle β with the support plane P. In other words, the hole 103b is directed towards the contact face 1 13. This makes it possible to prevent the claw from coming out during use.

The connecting rod of the claw comprises a first straight end portion intended to be inserted into the hole of the body in the use position, and a second straight portion between the straight end portion and the claw, the second straight portion. being intended to be housed in the groove of the bearing face in the use position.

Thus, the device according to the invention has a continuous space on the horizontal and vertical planes 103a-103b in which is inserted a rigid rod 105b-102 having a rupture of verticality 104 on its body (ie say between the portions 105b and 102) and a geometric shape closing on itself 105 at its end, constituting the claw.

The vertical rupture of the rod 104 is positioned very far forward on the body of the base 100, preventing it from tilting backwards when its front face is subjected to a horizontal thrust.

The space 103a-103b formed on the base 100 makes it possible to insert the rod 105b-102 and to fasten it to the base 100, while keeping the end of the rod 105 in position of contact with the field of the floor covering 6, inside the expansion space 10 formed between the floor covering 7 and the wall 1 1.

The entire device makes it possible, by virtue of the tensile strength of the end of the rod 105b-102, resting on the field of the floor covering 6, connected to the base intended to receive a horizontal press device 9, d provide resistance to the thrust exerted by the horizontal press device on a baseboard or the like.

The space 103a-103b formed on the base 100 makes it possible to separate the rod 105b-102 from the base 100, and to tilt the rod 105b-102 at 90 ° on its axis, its end 105 being then no longer in the position of contact with the field of the flooring 6, the rod 105b-102 can be removed from under the plinth 8.

By way of nonlimiting example, the support surface of the base has a length L equal to at least 1.5 times the distance between the ground and the highest point of pressure exerted by the press device 9 on the baseboard 8.

The device according to the invention is particularly intended for laying glued baseboards and the like. The invention may advantageously be marketed in the form of a kit comprising one or more devices for holding a press, and at least as many presses as devices. It is thus possible to press a plinth against a wall in multiple places, to ensure a uniform and fast gluing.

With such a kit, it is possible to wedge a baseboard for attachment to a wall and above a space for expansion of a floor covering, as follows:

i. Provide a calibration kit according to the invention;

ii. Glue the plinth and place it against the wall;

iii. Position the claw so that it is secant with the support plane and is inserted into the expansion space, between the wall and the floor covering, under the baseboard, and position the base so that the bearing face bears against the floor covering;

iv. Forcibly insert a press between the plinth and the contact face of the base; v. When the plinth is glued to the wall, remove the press, rotate the claw so that it is parallel to the support plane, and remove the claw by sliding it between the plinth and the floor covering.

Such a method is applicable to the bonding of a trunking for wire, or a molding.

Claims

Device for holding a press against an object, such as a skirting board or chute, intended to be applied against a wall (1 1) and above an expansion space (10) of a floor covering (7), characterized in that the holding device comprises:

A base (1, 100) comprising:

o a so-called "support" face (12, 1 12,) defining a support plane

(P), and intended to be in the position of use, bearing against a floor covering;

o a so-called "contact" face (13, 1 13,) intended, in the position of use, to be in contact with a press (9); o the contact face and the bearing face being rigidly secured to one another, and forming an angle (a) between them;

A claw (2, 105) connected to the base (1, 100) via a connecting rod (5a-5b, 102-105) movable between a position of use in which the claw (2, 105) is intersecting with the support plane (P) and extends into the expansion space (10), and a withdrawal or insertion position in which the claw (2, 105) is parallel to the plane of support (P).

A press holding device according to claim 1, wherein the claw (2, 105) is removably attached to the base (1, 100).

Device for holding a press according to any one of the claims

1 to 2, wherein the contact face (13, 13) and the bearing face (12, 12) form an angle (a) between them less than or equal to 90 °.

Device for holding a press according to any one of the claims

1 to 3, wherein the contact face (13, 13) and the bearing face (12, 12) are carried by a rigid body comprising a securing means (3, 103a).

103b) with the claw (2, 105).

A press holding device according to claim 4, wherein:

• The support face (12, 1 12) of the body has a groove (103a) of depth and width adapted to receive a portion of the connecting rod (105b) of the claw (2, 105) without the latter does not exceed the support plan;

• The securing means comprises a hole (103b) formed in the thickness of the rigid body; • The connecting rod of the claw comprises a first straight end portion (5a, 102) intended to be inserted into the hole (103b) of the body in the use position, and a second straight portion (5b, 105b) between the rectilinear end portion and the claw, the second rectilinear portion being intended to be housed in the groove (103a) of the bearing face in the use position.

Device for holding a press according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the claw consists of a rigid rod partially or completely folded on itself.

A press holding device according to claim 1, wherein the claw is adjustably attached to the base such that a distance between the claw and the base is adjustable.

Kit for wedging a plinth against a wall, characterized in that it comprises:

At least one device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 for maintaining a press

• At least as many presses as holding devices;

A skirting blocking kit according to claim 8, wherein the press is selected from a trapezoid wedge (9), a spring and a screw.

Method of reversibly wedging a plinth for attachment to a wall and above an expansion space of a floor covering, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:

i. Providing a stall kit according to any one of claims 8 or 9;

ii. Glue the plinth and place it against the wall;

iii. Position the claw so that it is secant with the support plane and is inserted into the expansion space, between the wall and the floor covering, under the baseboard, and position the base so that the bearing face bears against the floor covering, iv. Forcibly insert a press between the plinth and the contact face of the base;

v. When the plinth is glued to the wall, remove the press, rotate the claw so that it is parallel to the support plane, and remove the claw by sliding it between the plinth and the floor covering.