WO2023000065A1 - Pivoting door for vehicle toilet, door manufacturing and assembly method and passenger transport vehicle provided with toilet - Google Patents

Pivoting door for vehicle toilet, door manufacturing and assembly method and passenger transport vehicle provided with toilet Download PDF

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WO2023000065A1
WO2023000065A1 PCT/BR2022/050283 BR2022050283W WO2023000065A1 WO 2023000065 A1 WO2023000065 A1 WO 2023000065A1 BR 2022050283 W BR2022050283 W BR 2022050283W WO 2023000065 A1 WO2023000065 A1 WO 2023000065A1
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Luciano Ricardo RESNER
Matheus NETO
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Marcopolo S.A.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J5/00—Doors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J5/00—Doors
    • B60J5/04—Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
    • B60J5/06—Doors arranged at the vehicle sides slidable; foldable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R15/00—Arrangements or adaptations of sanitation devices
    • B60R15/04—Toilet facilities
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61D—BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
    • B61D35/00—Sanitation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61D—BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
    • B61D41/00—Indicators for reserved seats; Warning or like signs; Devices or arrangements in connection with tickets, e.g. ticket holders; Holders for cargo tickets or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/02—Toilet fittings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/70—Door leaves
    • E06B3/72—Door leaves consisting of frame and panels, e.g. of raised panel type

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  • the present invention describes a pivoting door for restrooms for passenger transport vehicles, a process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for restrooms for passenger transport vehicles and a passenger transport vehicle equipped with a restroom comprising said door. More specifically, the present invention comprises a door whose components are associated without their association being apparent, being visually hidden, bringing gains to the visual appearance of the door finish and optimizing its production, situated in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials engineering and public transport vehicles.
  • the visual aspect is one of the fundamental characteristics of the finishing, with a continuous search in the technique for the visual attractiveness of the product for the consumer, so that this visual attractiveness must be reconciled with its functionality and applicability , together with its productive viability.
  • Document CN111206862A discloses a fire door, which has an inner leaf and an outer leaf, joined by a profiled frame. Both the inner and outer leaves, as well as the profiled frame, are made of plastic or coated with zinc, making it possible to reduce the weight of the door and replace steel. Document CN111206862A does not present details about the profiled section of the frame used, as well as the figures do not reveal any frame geometry that resembles the present invention, so that document CN111206862A does not solve the problems of visual appearance of finishing, practical functionality and procedural gains resolved by the present invention.
  • Document EP0008401A1 presents a plastic door for rail or road transport vehicles, which at its edges has a reinforcing frame, composed of metal profiles, and a fitting that includes this frame. The door is filled with foam between the inner and outer door leaves.
  • Document EP0008401A1 does not reveal any frame geometry that resembles the present invention, as well as it does not solve the problems of the visual appearance of the finish, practical functionality and procedural gains solved by the present invention.
  • Document US2020362620A1 presents a door for a railway vehicle that has a main body of the profiled type and metal sheets for internal and external coating. The main body of the door is formed by profiled elements, which are connected to each other by means of corner connectors.
  • Document KR20200097829A presents a vehicle door formed by a first metallic module, which forms the structure of the door, and a second polymeric module, where the door window can be integrated.
  • the door comprises, in its external profile, a channel for association with a sealing rubber, to improve its closing.
  • Document KR20200097829A does not reveal a frame geometry that resembles the present project, not revealing the means of fixing and assembling the components of the present invention, not solving the problems of visual appearance of finishing, practical functionality and procedural gains solved by the present invention.
  • the technique lacks a solution that promotes in vehicle components, such as a vehicle door, the association of its components so that the association elements are visually hidden, bringing aesthetic gains, which is a technical characteristic of great importance for finishes, but which must be reconciled with its mechanical-functional properties and productive efficiency.
  • the present invention solves the problems of state of the art from a door whose components are associated without their association being apparent, being visually hidden, bringing gains to the visual aspect of the door and efficiency gains in its production.
  • the present invention presents a pivoting door for the toilet of a passenger transport vehicle comprising: an internal face (1); an external face (2) of material different from the material of the internal face (1); and a structural assembly (3) of the door; in which the internal face (1) is associated to the external face (2) by the structural assembly (3), which is disposed internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
  • the present invention presents a process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for a passenger toilet, comprising at least the steps of: manufacturing an internal face (1) of the door; manufacture of an outer face (2) of the door in a material different from the material of the inner face (1); manufacturing a structural assembly (3) of the door; association of the inner face (1) to the structural set (3); and association of the external face (2) to the structural assembly (3), so that the structural assembly (3) is disposed internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
  • the present invention presents a passenger transport vehicle equipped with a vehicle toilet closed by a pivoting door, the vehicle toilet door having an internal face (1) and an external face (2) of different material from the inner face (1), and also comprising a structural assembly (3) arranged internally to the door, between the inner face (1) and the outer face (2).
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the door of this invention associated with a vehicle toilet.
  • Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the door of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the door of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the door of the present invention without the external face (2).
  • Figure 5 shows an embodiment of the frame (4) of the door of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 shows in detail the region A highlighted in figure 5.
  • Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the cross section of the structural profile of the frame (4) of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 shows an exploded view of the embodiment of figure 1.
  • the present invention solves the problems of the state of the art related to the manufacture and assembly of doors for passenger transport vehicles, aiming to meet the requirements of a good visual appearance of the finish together with efficiency in the production and assembly of the door, as well as to meet to the mechanical-functional request requirements.
  • the present invention solves the problems of the state of the art from a door whose components are associated without their association being apparent, being visually hidden, bringing gains to the visual appearance of the door and efficiency gains in its production.
  • the present invention presents a pivoting door for the toilet of a passenger transport vehicle.
  • the door of the present invention comprises: an internal face (1) and an external face (2), the external face (2) being of different material from the material of the internal face (1).
  • the outer face (2) is made of polymeric material and the inner face (1) is made of metallic material.
  • the inner face (1) is made of aluminum. Since the door of the present invention is preferably applied to toilets, the external face (2) being made of polymeric material, allows the door to have a good finish, good visual appearance, lightness and reduction of production cost.
  • the internal face in metallic material provides a more watertight surface that accepts chemical disinfectants and sanitary cleaning products well, especially as this is an environment that is frequently cleaned.
  • the door of the present invention further comprises a structural assembly (3) of the door.
  • the inner face (1) is associated with the outer face (2) by the structural assembly (3), which is arranged internally to the door, between the inner face (1) and the outer face (2).
  • the structural assembly (3) of the door comprises at least one vertical column (3.1), at least one horizontal column (3.2) and at least one contour covering (3.3) made of metallic material.
  • the vertical column (3.1), the horizontal column (3.2) and the contour lining (3.3) are made of aluminum, making the door of the present invention quite light when compared to its predecessors.
  • the structural assembly (3) comprises at least one cavity for association with other components of the door.
  • other door components are associated with the structural assembly (3) by fitting/tightening/interference between protuberances and cavities of the components and the structural assembly.
  • the fastener is at least one mechanical fastener among: screw; nut; pin; peg; washer; rivet; clinch weld between other mechanical fasteners.
  • the structural assembly (3) of the present invention comprises a rectangular contour coating (3.3), a vertical column (3.1) arranged in the center of the contour cladding (3.3) and two horizontal columns (3.2), transverse to the vertical column (3.1), also centered on the contour cladding (3.3), but spaced apart by a sufficient distance to behave and fix the door handle structure.
  • the contour covering (3.3) of the structural assembly (3) comprises cavities for associating hinges with the door.
  • the hinges are associated with the opposite side of the door where the lock is associated.
  • the door of the present invention comprises a profiled modular frame (4).
  • the door of the present invention is associated with the entrance to the vehicle's toilet through the frame (4).
  • the door of the present invention is associated with the frame (4) by means of hinges, which are screwed to the contour covering (3.3) of the structural assembly (3).
  • the frame (4) is formed by two vertical segments of metal profile and two horizontal segments of metal profile.
  • the metal profiles of the frame (4) are made of aluminum.
  • the cross section of the metal profiles is equipped with a cavity that can be linked to a tubular angle bracket (4.1), arranged in each corner of the frame (4), promoting the association of a horizontal profile with a vertical profile of the frame (4).
  • the aluminum profiles of the frame (4) of the door of the present invention can be associated with each other by fitting and by means of non-permanent fasteners. In this way, the aluminum profiles of the frame (4) of the present invention provide greater ease of assembly and maintenance of the vehicle door.
  • the frame (4) associated with the structural assembly (3) of the door, allows to reconcile the structural function of supporting the door with the finishing function, by acting as a frame to the external (2) and internal (1) sides ), aiding in the visual gains of the present invention.
  • the frame (4) comprises a sealing extension (4.2), equipped with a cavity that receives a sealing rubber from the door in a closed position.
  • the door for toilets for passenger transport vehicles of the present invention comprises the region of association of the components of the door that is visually hidden, that is, the door does not have the attachment of its components visually apparent to users, the which makes it more visually pleasing to most consumers.
  • the external face (2) of the door of the present invention comprises an additional finishing component (2.1), which gives the door at least one of: visual improvement; structural improvement; improvement in the assembly process; or a combination of the above.
  • the external face (2) and the internal face (1) do not make their means of association with the structural set (3) apparent, as well as their association with the vehicle environment is hidden by the frame (4), bringing door finishing advantages of the present invention.
  • the present invention presents a process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for a passenger toilet, comprising at least the steps of: manufacturing an internal face (1) of the door; manufacture of an outer face (2) of the door in a material different from the material of the inner face (1); manufacturing a structural assembly (3) of the door; association of the inner face (1) to the structural set (3); and association of the external face (2) to the structural set (3), of so that the structural assembly (3) is arranged internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
  • the process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for a passenger transport vehicle toilet of the present invention comprises at least the step of associating its door components so that the association region is visually hidden with mounted door.
  • the inner face (1), the outer face (2) and the structural assembly (3) are associated with each other by non-permanent fastening elements such as, for exemplifying purposes, nuts and screws, making the assembly, but also the maintenance of the door, quite modular, fast and efficient, bringing gains to the process of the present invention.
  • the step of producing the inner face (1) comprises manufacturing said inner face (1) in metallic material.
  • the inner face (1) is made of aluminum.
  • the production stage of the outer face (2) comprises the manufacture of said outer face (2) in polymeric material, enabling an excellent visual finish, such as diversity of colors and textures.
  • the process of the present invention comprises the manufacturing step of two vertical segments of the metal profile and two horizontal segments of the metal profile, whose cross section of the metal profiles is equipped with a cavity associable with a tubular angle bracket (4.1) ;
  • the process of the present invention comprises the manufacturing substeps of: at least one vertical column (3.1); at least one horizontal column (3.2); at least one contour coating (3.3); and association of these to form the structural set (3).
  • the structural assembly (3) and its components are made of aluminum.
  • the structural assembly (3) of the present invention comprises a rectangular contour cladding (3.3), a vertical column (3.1) arranged in the center of the contour cladding (3.3) and two horizontal columns (3.2), transverse to the vertical column (3.1), also centered on the contour cladding (3.3), but spaced from each other by a sufficient distance to support and fix the door handle structure.
  • the process of the present invention comprises at least one manufacturing step of at least one protrusion or fitting/tightening/interference cavity in the structural assembly (3) for fixing the door handle. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises at least one step of manufacturing a cavity in the contour lining (3.3) of the structural assembly (3) for associating a lock and/or hinges with the structural assembly (3) of the door .
  • the process of the present invention comprises at least one step of associating the inner face (1) with the structural assembly (3), so that the region and association elements used for this are hidden behind the inner face (1), inside the door.
  • the process of the present invention comprises at least one step of associating the external face (2) to the structural assembly (3), so that the region and association elements used for this are hidden behind the external face (2), inside the door.
  • the process of the present invention comprises a step of associating an additional finishing component (2.1) to the external face (2) of the door.
  • the process of the present invention also comprises the steps of assembling a frame (4) of the door by associating at least one horizontal profile to at least one vertical profile of the frame (4) by means of a tubular angle bracket (4.1 ) arranged in each corner of the frame (4).
  • Each tubular angle bracket (4.1) is associated with the frame profile cavity (4) and fixed by non-permanent fastening elements such as, for illustrative purposes, screws, as illustrated by figures 5 to 7.
  • the process of the present invention also comprises the steps of: associating the frame (4) with the entrance to the vehicle's toilet; and association of the door to the frame (4) by means of hinges.
  • the hinges are also associated with the contour covering (3.3) of the structural assembly (3), promoting the pivoting movement of the door.
  • the present invention presents a passenger transport vehicle equipped with a vehicle toilet closed by a pivoting door, the vehicle toilet door having an internal face (1) and an external face (2) of different material from the inner face (1), and also comprising a structural assembly (3) arranged internally to the door, between the inner face (1) and the outer face (2).
  • the passenger transport vehicle of the present invention comprises at least one pivoting door for toilets as defined above.
  • the vehicle door of the present invention is manufactured and assembled by a process as defined above.
  • the vehicle of the present invention is a road and/or rail vehicle for collective passenger transport.
  • the vehicle of the present invention is at least one of: minibuses; single-decker buses; double-decker buses; train; subway; VLT (Light Rail Vehicle); between others.
  • said door is associated with the entrance to the toilet of the vehicle of the present invention by means of a frame (4), so that the inner face (1) faces the inside of the toilet and the outer face ( two) faces outside the toilet and the cabin where passengers travel, with the inner face (1) made of aluminum, allowing for easy cleaning, and the outer face (2) being made of polymer, allowing visual diversity, ease of finishing and aesthetic gains.
  • the example proposed here illustrates an embodiment applied to road buses.
  • the door exemplified here is capable of being mounted on vehicles other than buses without any damage.
  • the door of the present invention is associated with the entrance of a bus restroom by means of hinges and by means of a lock.
  • the door of the present invention as can be seen in the exploded view of figure 3, comprises an external face (2) in polymer associated with a structural assembly (3) of the door, so that, as can be seen in figure 2, where the door is presented mounted, the door of the present invention does not have its apparent fixation, so that it is hidden between the external face (2) and the structural assembly (3).
  • the external face (2) of the door comprises an additional finishing component (2.1), which gives the door at least one of: visual improvement; structural improvement; improvement in the assembly process; or a combination of the above.
  • Figure 4 illustrates the door of the present invention without its external face (2), where the internal region of the door can be seen, where the structural assembly (3) is associated with the internal face (1) of the door.
  • the inner face (1) of the door is made of aluminum, as it is exposed to the toilet and therefore it is advantageous to have a watertight material that is easy to clean.
  • Said structural assembly (3) comprising a centralized vertical column (3.1), associated with two centralized horizontal columns (3.2) and a contour coating (3.3) that surrounds the vertical (3.1) and horizontal columns (3.2).
  • the horizontal columns (3.2) are separated by the distance from the contour lining cavity (3.3), said cavity intended for association with a lock and door handles.
  • the contour lining (3.3) comprises holes where the hinges for pivoting mounting of the door to the vehicle's toilet are screwed.
  • the assembly of the door to the toilet takes place through a frame (4) of the door, so that the hinges are associated with the frame (4) that is associated with the toilet of the vehicle, as can be seen in figure 8.
  • the frame (4) of the door of the present invention comprises two vertical profiles and two horizontal aluminum profiles that can be joined together by fitting and by means of non-permanent fastening elements.
  • the frame (4) comprises, in each of its four corners, a tubular angle bracket (4.1) associated by fitting and screws to the central hole of a vertical metallic profile and a horizontal metallic profile, illustrated in figure 7.
  • the frame profiles (4) of the present invention are made of aluminum, bringing good structural and finishing results. In this way, the aluminum profiles of the frame (4) of the present invention provide greater ease of assembly and maintenance of the vehicle door.
  • the frame (4) associated with the structural assembly (3) of the door through the hinges, allows reconciling the structural function of supporting the door with the finishing function, as it is a kind of frame to the external (2) and internal faces (1), aiding in the visual gains of the present invention.
  • the present invention makes it possible to achieve a pivot door with an internal structural set (3) in aluminum profiles that can be fitted, with internal face (1) in aluminum and external face (2) in polymer, without its fixation being visible, being hidden inside the door.

Abstract

The present invention describes a pivoting door for passenger transport vehicle toilets, a method for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for passenger transport vehicle toilets and a passenger transport vehicle provided with a toilet comprising said door. The present invention specifically comprises a door, the components of which are associated without their association being apparent, it being hidden from view, providing improvements in the visual appearance of the finish of the door and optimizing the production thereof. The present invention pertains to the fields of mechanical engineering, materials engineering and public service vehicles.

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Relatório Descritivo de Patente de Invenção Invention Patent Descriptive Report
PORTA PIVOTANTE PARA SANITÁRIO DE VEÍCULO, PROCESSO DE FABRICAÇÃO E MONTAGEM DE PORTA E VEÍCULO DE TRANSPORTE DE PASSAGEIROS DOTADO DE SANITÁRIO PIVOTTING DOOR FOR VEHICLE TOILET, MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND ASSEMBLY OF DOOR AND PASSENGER TRANSPORT VEHICLE WITH TOILET
Campo da Invenção Field of Invention
[0001] A presente invenção descreve uma porta pivotante para sanitários de veículos de transporte de passageiros, um processo de fabricação e montagem de porta pivotante para sanitários de veículos de transporte de passageiros e um veículo de transporte de passageiros dotado de sanitário que compreende a referida porta. Mais especificamente, a presente invenção compreende uma porta cujos componentes são associados sem que sua associação fique aparente, estando visualmente oculta, trazendo ganhos ao aspecto visual do acabamento da porta e otimizando sua produção, se situando nos campos da engenharia mecânica, engenharia de materiais e veículos de transporte coletivo. [0001] The present invention describes a pivoting door for restrooms for passenger transport vehicles, a process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for restrooms for passenger transport vehicles and a passenger transport vehicle equipped with a restroom comprising said door. More specifically, the present invention comprises a door whose components are associated without their association being apparent, being visually hidden, bringing gains to the visual appearance of the door finish and optimizing its production, situated in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials engineering and public transport vehicles.
Antecedentes da Invenção Background of the Invention
[0002] Para componentes de acabamento em veículos, o aspecto visual é uma das características fundamentais do acabamento, havendo uma busca contínua na técnica pela atratividade visual do produto para o consumidor, de modo que esta atratividade visual deve estar conciliada à sua funcionalidade e aplicabilidade, juntamente com sua viabilidade produtiva. [0002] For vehicle finishing components, the visual aspect is one of the fundamental characteristics of the finishing, with a continuous search in the technique for the visual attractiveness of the product for the consumer, so that this visual attractiveness must be reconciled with its functionality and applicability , together with its productive viability.
[0003] Em componentes veiculares no geral, como portas de veículos, quando os elementos estruturais ficam visíveis, bem como os elementos de montagem, como parafusos, sua exposição torna o componente menos agradável visualmente à maioria dos consumidores. [0003] In vehicle components in general, such as vehicle doors, when structural elements are visible, as well as assembly elements, such as screws, their exposure makes the component less visually pleasing to most consumers.
[0004] Na busca pelo estado da técnica em literaturas científica e patentária, foram encontrados os seguintes documentos que tratam sobre o tema: [0005] O documento CN111206862A revela uma porta corta-fogo, que possui uma folha interna e uma folha externa, unidas por uma moldura perfilada. Tanto as folhas interna e externa, como a moldura perfilada, são produzidas em plástico ou revestidas em zinco, possibilitando a redução do peso da porta e a substituição do aço. O documento CN111206862A não apresenta detalhes sobre a seção perfilada da moldura utilizada, bem como as figuras não revelam qualquer geometria de moldura que se assemelhe à presente invenção, de modo que o documento CN111206862A não resolve os problemas de aspecto visual de acabamento, funcionalidade prática e ganhos processuais resolvidos pela presente invenção. [0004] In the search for the state of the art in scientific and patent literature, the following documents were found that deal with the subject: [0005] Document CN111206862A discloses a fire door, which has an inner leaf and an outer leaf, joined by a profiled frame. Both the inner and outer leaves, as well as the profiled frame, are made of plastic or coated with zinc, making it possible to reduce the weight of the door and replace steel. Document CN111206862A does not present details about the profiled section of the frame used, as well as the figures do not reveal any frame geometry that resembles the present invention, so that document CN111206862A does not solve the problems of visual appearance of finishing, practical functionality and procedural gains resolved by the present invention.
[0006] O documento EP0726381A1 revela uma porta cuja estrutura externa é formada por quatro seções de moldura. A seção transversal da moldura utilizada em EP0726381A1 não revela qualquer geometria de moldura que se assemelhe à presente invenção, bem como a porta é preenchida internamente por uma estrutura de colmeia, divergindo assim da presente invenção, de modo que o documento EP0726381A1 não resolve os problemas de aspecto visual de acabamento, funcionalidade prática e ganhos processuais resolvidos pela presente invenção [0006] Document EP0726381A1 reveals a door whose external structure is formed by four frame sections. The cross section of the frame used in EP0726381A1 does not reveal any frame geometry that resembles the present invention, as well as the door is filled internally by a honeycomb structure, thus diverging from the present invention, so that EP0726381A1 does not solve the problems of visual appearance of finishing, practical functionality and procedural gains solved by the present invention
[0007] O documento EP0008401A1 apresenta uma porta de plástico para veículos de transporte ferroviário ou rodoviário, que em suas bordas apresenta uma armação de reforço, composta por perfis metálicos, e um encaixe que engloba esta armação. A porta é preenchida com espuma entre as folhas interna e externa da porta. O documento EP0008401A1 não revela qualquer geometria da moldura que se assemelhe à presente invenção, bem como não resolve os problemas de aspecto visual de acabamento, funcionalidade prática e ganhos processuais resolvidos pela presente invenção. [0008] O documento US2020362620A1 apresenta uma porta para veículo ferroviário que possui um corpo principal do tipo perfilado e chapas metálicas de revestimento interno e externo. O corpo principal da porta é formado por elementos perfilados, que são conectados entre si por meio de conectores de canto. Os elementos perfilados são ligados entre si por elementos de fixação não-permanente, como parafusos, fixados aos conectores de canto. Um material de proteção contra incêndio é disposto dentro da porta, entre as chapas metálicas. Os perfis utilizados para a estrutura de US2020362620A1 não apresentam seção que se assemelhe à presente invenção, não resolvendo os problemas de aspecto visual de acabamento, funcionalidade prática e ganhos processuais resolvidos pela presente invenção. [0009] O documento KR20200097829A apresenta uma porta veicular formada por um primeiro módulo metálico, que forma a estrutura da porta, e um segundo módulo polimérico, onde pode ser integrada a janela da porta. A porta compreende, em seu perfil externo, um canal para associação com uma borracha de vedação, para melhorar o fechamento da mesma. O documento KR20200097829A não revela uma geometria de moldura que se assemelhe ao presente projeto, não revelando os meios de fixação e montagem dos componentes da presente invenção, não resolvendo os problemas de aspecto visual de acabamento, funcionalidade prática e ganhos processuais resolvidos pela presente invenção. [0007] Document EP0008401A1 presents a plastic door for rail or road transport vehicles, which at its edges has a reinforcing frame, composed of metal profiles, and a fitting that includes this frame. The door is filled with foam between the inner and outer door leaves. Document EP0008401A1 does not reveal any frame geometry that resembles the present invention, as well as it does not solve the problems of the visual appearance of the finish, practical functionality and procedural gains solved by the present invention. [0008] Document US2020362620A1 presents a door for a railway vehicle that has a main body of the profiled type and metal sheets for internal and external coating. The main body of the door is formed by profiled elements, which are connected to each other by means of corner connectors. The profiled elements are connected together by non-permanent fastening elements, such as screws, fixed to the corner connectors. A fire protection material is arranged inside the door, between the metal sheets. The profiles used for the structure of US2020362620A1 do not have a section that resembles the present invention, not solving the problems of visual appearance of finishing, practical functionality and procedural gains solved by the present invention. [0009] Document KR20200097829A presents a vehicle door formed by a first metallic module, which forms the structure of the door, and a second polymeric module, where the door window can be integrated. The door comprises, in its external profile, a channel for association with a sealing rubber, to improve its closing. Document KR20200097829A does not reveal a frame geometry that resembles the present project, not revealing the means of fixing and assembling the components of the present invention, not solving the problems of visual appearance of finishing, practical functionality and procedural gains solved by the present invention.
[0010] Assim, do que se depreende da literatura pesquisada, não foram encontrados documentos antecipando ou sugerindo os ensinamentos da presente invenção, de forma que a solução aqui proposta possui novidade e atividade inventiva frente ao estado da técnica. [0010] Thus, from what can be seen from the researched literature, no documents were found anticipating or suggesting the teachings of the present invention, so that the solution proposed here has novelty and inventive activity compared to the state of the art.
[0011] Deste modo, a técnica carece de uma solução que promova em componentes veiculares, como uma porta do veículo, a associação de seus componentes de modo que os elementos de associação fiquem visualmente ocultos, trazendo ganhos estéticos, que é uma característica técnica de grande importância para acabamentos, mas que deve ser conciliada com suas propriedades mecânicas-funcionais e eficiência produtiva. [0011] Thus, the technique lacks a solution that promotes in vehicle components, such as a vehicle door, the association of its components so that the association elements are visually hidden, bringing aesthetic gains, which is a technical characteristic of great importance for finishes, but which must be reconciled with its mechanical-functional properties and productive efficiency.
Sumário da Invenção Summary of the Invention
[0012] Dessa forma, a presente invenção resolve os problemas do estado da técnica a partir de uma porta cujos componentes são associados sem que sua associação fique aparente, estando visualmente oculta, trazendo ganhos ao aspecto visual da porta e ganhos de eficiência em sua produção. [0013] Em um primeiro objeto, a presente invenção apresenta uma porta pivotante para sanitário de veículo de transporte de passageiros que compreende: uma face interna (1); uma face externa (2) de material diferente do material da face interna (1); e um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta; em que a face interna (1) é associada à face externa (2) pelo conjunto estrutural (3), que é disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1) e a face externa (2). [0014] Em um segundo objeto, a presente invenção apresenta um processo de fabricação e montagem de porta pivotante para sanitário de veículo de transporte de passageiros que compreende ao menos as etapas de: fabricação de uma face interna (1) da porta; fabricação de uma face externa (2) da porta em um material diferente do material da face interna (1); fabricação de um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta; associação da face interna (1) ao conjunto estrutural (3); e associação da face externa (2) ao conjunto estrutural (3), de modo que o conjunto estrutural (3) fique disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1) e a face externa (2). [0012] In this way, the present invention solves the problems of state of the art from a door whose components are associated without their association being apparent, being visually hidden, bringing gains to the visual aspect of the door and efficiency gains in its production. [0013] In a first object, the present invention presents a pivoting door for the toilet of a passenger transport vehicle comprising: an internal face (1); an external face (2) of material different from the material of the internal face (1); and a structural assembly (3) of the door; in which the internal face (1) is associated to the external face (2) by the structural assembly (3), which is disposed internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2). [0014] In a second object, the present invention presents a process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for a passenger toilet, comprising at least the steps of: manufacturing an internal face (1) of the door; manufacture of an outer face (2) of the door in a material different from the material of the inner face (1); manufacturing a structural assembly (3) of the door; association of the inner face (1) to the structural set (3); and association of the external face (2) to the structural assembly (3), so that the structural assembly (3) is disposed internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
[0015] Em um terceiro objeto, a presente invenção apresenta um veículo de transporte de passageiros dotado de sanitário de veículo fechado por porta pivotante, sendo a porta do sanitário do veículo dotada de uma face interna (1) e uma face externa (2) de material diferente da face interna (1), e compreendendo ainda um conjunto estrutural (3) disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1 ) e a face externa (2). [0015] In a third object, the present invention presents a passenger transport vehicle equipped with a vehicle toilet closed by a pivoting door, the vehicle toilet door having an internal face (1) and an external face (2) of different material from the inner face (1), and also comprising a structural assembly (3) arranged internally to the door, between the inner face (1) and the outer face (2).
[0016] Estes e outros objetos da invenção serão imediatamente valorizados pelos versados na arte e serão descritos detalhadamente a seguir. [0016] These and other objects of the invention will be immediately appreciated by those versed in the art and will be described in detail below.
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[0017] São apresentadas as seguintes figuras: [0017] The following figures are presented:
[0018] A figura 1 mostra uma concretização da porta da presente invenção associada a um sanitário do veículo. [0018] Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the door of this invention associated with a vehicle toilet.
[0019] A figura 2 mostra uma concretização da porta da presente invenção. [0019] Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the door of the present invention.
[0020] A figura 3 mostra uma vista explodida de uma concretização da porta da presente invenção. [0020] Figure 3 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the door of the present invention.
[0021] A figura 4 mostra uma concretização da porta da presente invenção sem a face externa (2). [0021] Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the door of the present invention without the external face (2).
[0022] A figura 5 mostra uma concretização do marco (4) da porta da presente invenção. [0022] Figure 5 shows an embodiment of the frame (4) of the door of the present invention.
[0023] A figura 6 mostra em detalhe a região A destacada na figura 5. [0024] A figura 7 mostra uma concretização da seção transversal do perfil estrutural do marco (4) da presente invenção. [0023] Figure 6 shows in detail the region A highlighted in figure 5. [0024] Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the cross section of the structural profile of the frame (4) of the present invention.
[0025] A figura 8 mostra uma vista explodida da concretização da figura 1. [0025] Figure 8 shows an exploded view of the embodiment of figure 1.
Descrição Detalhada da Invenção Detailed Description of the Invention
[0026] A presente invenção resolve os problemas do estado da técnica relacionados à fabricação e montagem de portas para veículos de transporte de passageiros, visando atender a requisitos de bom aspecto visual do acabamento junto de eficiência na produção e montagem da porta, bem como atender aos requisitos de solicitação mecânicos-funcionais. Dessa forma, a presente invenção resolve os problemas do estado da técnica a partir de uma porta cujos componentes são associados sem que sua associação fique aparente, estando visualmente oculta, trazendo ganhos ao aspecto visual da porta e ganhos de eficiência em sua produção. [0026] The present invention solves the problems of the state of the art related to the manufacture and assembly of doors for passenger transport vehicles, aiming to meet the requirements of a good visual appearance of the finish together with efficiency in the production and assembly of the door, as well as to meet to the mechanical-functional request requirements. In this way, the present invention solves the problems of the state of the art from a door whose components are associated without their association being apparent, being visually hidden, bringing gains to the visual appearance of the door and efficiency gains in its production.
[0027] Em um primeiro objeto, a presente invenção apresenta uma porta pivotante para sanitário de veículo de transporte de passageiros. A porta da presente invenção compreende: uma face interna (1) e uma face externa (2), sendo a face externa (2) de material diferente do material da face interna (1). [0028] Em uma concretização, a face externa (2) é de material polimérico e a face interna (1) é de material metálico. Em uma concretização, a face interna (1) é de alumínio. Uma vez que a porta da presente invenção é aplicada preferencialmente a sanitários, a face externa (2) sendo em material polimérico possibilita que a porta tenha bom acabamento, bom aspecto visual, leveza e redução do custo de produção. Já a face interna em material metálico possibilita uma superfície mais estanque e que aceita bem os produtos químicos desinfetantes e de higienização do sanitário, principalmente sendo este um ambiente que é higienizado com frequência. [0027] In a first object, the present invention presents a pivoting door for the toilet of a passenger transport vehicle. The door of the present invention comprises: an internal face (1) and an external face (2), the external face (2) being of different material from the material of the internal face (1). [0028] In one embodiment, the outer face (2) is made of polymeric material and the inner face (1) is made of metallic material. In one embodiment, the inner face (1) is made of aluminum. Since the door of the present invention is preferably applied to toilets, the external face (2) being made of polymeric material, allows the door to have a good finish, good visual appearance, lightness and reduction of production cost. The internal face in metallic material provides a more watertight surface that accepts chemical disinfectants and sanitary cleaning products well, especially as this is an environment that is frequently cleaned.
[0029] A porta da presente invenção compreende ainda um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta. A face interna (1) é associada à face externa (2) pelo conjunto estrutural (3), que é disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1) e a face externa (2). [0029] The door of the present invention further comprises a structural assembly (3) of the door. The inner face (1) is associated with the outer face (2) by the structural assembly (3), which is arranged internally to the door, between the inner face (1) and the outer face (2).
[0030] O conjunto estrutural (3) da porta compreende ao menos uma coluna vertical (3.1), ao menos uma coluna horizontal (3.2) e ao menos um revestimento de contorno (3.3) fabricados em material metálico. Em uma concretização, a coluna vertical (3.1), a coluna horizontal (3.2) e o revestimento de contorno (3.3) são fabricados em alumínio, tornando a porta da presente invenção bastante leve quando comparada a seus antecedentes. [0030] The structural assembly (3) of the door comprises at least one vertical column (3.1), at least one horizontal column (3.2) and at least one contour covering (3.3) made of metallic material. In one embodiment, the vertical column (3.1), the horizontal column (3.2) and the contour lining (3.3) are made of aluminum, making the door of the present invention quite light when compared to its predecessors.
[0031] Em uma concretização, o conjunto estrutural (3) compreende ao menos uma cavidade de associação a outros componentes da porta. Em uma concretização, outros componentes da porta são associados ao conjunto estrutural (3) por encaixe/aperto/interferência entre protuberâncias e cavidades dos componentes e do conjunto estrutural. [0031] In one embodiment, the structural assembly (3) comprises at least one cavity for association with other components of the door. In one embodiment, other door components are associated with the structural assembly (3) by fitting/tightening/interference between protuberances and cavities of the components and the structural assembly.
[0032] Em uma concretização, outros componentes da porta são associados ao conjunto estrutural (3) por elementos de fixação. Para fins da presente invenção, o elemento de fixação é ao menos um elemento de fixação mecânica entre: parafuso; porca; pino; cavilha; arruela; rebite; clinch solda entre outros elementos de fixação mecânica. [0032] In one embodiment, other components of the door are associated with the structural assembly (3) by fastening elements. For purposes of the present invention, the fastener is at least one mechanical fastener among: screw; nut; pin; peg; washer; rivet; clinch weld between other mechanical fasteners.
[0033] Em uma concretização, o conjunto estrutural (3) da presente invenção compreende um revestimento de contorno (3.3) retangular, uma coluna vertical (3.1) disposta no centro do revestimento de contorno (3.3) e duas colunas horizontais (3.2), transversais à coluna vertical (3.1), também centralizadas ao revestimento de contorno (3.3), mas espaçadas entre si por um distanciamento suficiente para comportar e fixar a estrutura da maçaneta da porta. [0033] In one embodiment, the structural assembly (3) of the present invention comprises a rectangular contour coating (3.3), a vertical column (3.1) arranged in the center of the contour cladding (3.3) and two horizontal columns (3.2), transverse to the vertical column (3.1), also centered on the contour cladding (3.3), but spaced apart by a sufficient distance to behave and fix the door handle structure.
[0034] Em uma concretização, o revestimento de contorno (3.3) do conjunto estrutural (3) compreende cavidades de associação de dobradiças à porta. Em uma concretização, as dobradiças são associadas à lateral oposta da porta onde é associada a fechadura. [0034] In one embodiment, the contour covering (3.3) of the structural assembly (3) comprises cavities for associating hinges with the door. In one embodiment, the hinges are associated with the opposite side of the door where the lock is associated.
[0035] A porta da presente invenção compreende um marco (4) modular perfilado. Em uma concretização, a porta da presente invenção é associada à entrada do sanitário do veículo através do marco (4). Para esta concretização, é uma construção preferencial a disposição da face interna (1) em alumínio e da face externa (2) em polímero, de modo que a face interna (1), voltada para dentro do sanitário, apresenta maior estanqueidade e facilidade de higienização, enquanto a face externa (2), voltada para a cabine onde viajam os passageiros, apresenta material de bom e fácil acabamento com efeito visual agradável, como coloração variada. [0035] The door of the present invention comprises a profiled modular frame (4). In one embodiment, the door of the present invention is associated with the entrance to the vehicle's toilet through the frame (4). For this embodiment, it is a preferential construction to arrange the internal face (1) in aluminum and the external face (2) in polymer, so that the internal face (1), facing the inside of the toilet, presents greater tightness and ease of hygiene, while the external face (2), facing the cabin where the passengers travel, features good material and easy finishing with a pleasant visual effect, such as varied coloring.
[0036] A porta da presente invenção é associada ao marco (4) por meio de dobradiças, que são parafusadas ao revestimento de contorno (3.3) do conjunto estrutural (3). [0036] The door of the present invention is associated with the frame (4) by means of hinges, which are screwed to the contour covering (3.3) of the structural assembly (3).
[0037] Em uma concretização, o marco (4) é formado por dois segmentos verticais de perfil metálico e dois segmentos horizontais do perfil metálico. Em uma concretização, os perfis metálicos do marco (4) são fabricados em alumínio. [0037] In one embodiment, the frame (4) is formed by two vertical segments of metal profile and two horizontal segments of metal profile. In one embodiment, the metal profiles of the frame (4) are made of aluminum.
[0038] A seção transversal dos perfis metálicos é dotada de cavidade associável a uma cantoneira tubular (4.1), disposta em cada canto do marco (4), promovendo a associação de um perfil horizontal a um perfil vertical do marco (4). Em uma concretização, os perfis de alumínio do marco (4) da porta da presente invenção são associáveis entre si por encaixe e por meio de elementos de fixação não-permanente. Dessa forma, os perfis de alumínio do marco (4) da presente invenção proporcionam maior facilidade de montagem e de manutenção da porta do veículo. [0038] The cross section of the metal profiles is equipped with a cavity that can be linked to a tubular angle bracket (4.1), arranged in each corner of the frame (4), promoting the association of a horizontal profile with a vertical profile of the frame (4). In one embodiment, the aluminum profiles of the frame (4) of the door of the present invention can be associated with each other by fitting and by means of non-permanent fasteners. In this way, the aluminum profiles of the frame (4) of the present invention provide greater ease of assembly and maintenance of the vehicle door.
[0039] Ainda, o marco (4), associado ao conjunto estrutural (3) da porta, permite conciliar a função estrutural de sustentação da porta com função de acabamento, por agir como uma moldura às faces externa (2) e interna (1), auxiliando nos ganhos visuais da presente invenção. [0039] Also, the frame (4), associated with the structural assembly (3) of the door, allows to reconcile the structural function of supporting the door with the finishing function, by acting as a frame to the external (2) and internal (1) sides ), aiding in the visual gains of the present invention.
[0040] Em uma concretização, o marco (4) compreende um prolongamento de vedação (4.2), dotado de cavidade que recebe uma borracha de vedação da porta em posição fechada. [0040] In one embodiment, the frame (4) comprises a sealing extension (4.2), equipped with a cavity that receives a sealing rubber from the door in a closed position.
[0041] Em uma concretização, a porta para sanitários de veículos de transporte de passageiros da presente invenção compreende a região de associação dos componentes da porta visualmente oculta, ou seja, a porta não possui a fixação de seus componentes visualmente aparente aos usuários, o que a torna visualmente mais agradável à maioria dos consumidores. [0041] In one embodiment, the door for toilets for passenger transport vehicles of the present invention comprises the region of association of the components of the door that is visually hidden, that is, the door does not have the attachment of its components visually apparent to users, the which makes it more visually pleasing to most consumers.
[0042] Em uma concretização, a face externa (2) da porta da presente invenção compreende um componente adicional (2.1) de acabamento, que confere à porta ao menos um entre: melhoria visual; melhoria estrutural; melhoria no processo de montagem; ou uma combinação entre os anteriores. [0043] Dessa forma, a face externa (2) e a face interna (1) não deixam aparentes seus meios de associação ao conjunto estrutural (3), bem como sua associação ao ambiente do veículo fica oculta pelo marco (4), trazendo vantagens de acabamento à porta da presente invenção. [0042] In one embodiment, the external face (2) of the door of the present invention comprises an additional finishing component (2.1), which gives the door at least one of: visual improvement; structural improvement; improvement in the assembly process; or a combination of the above. [0043] In this way, the external face (2) and the internal face (1) do not make their means of association with the structural set (3) apparent, as well as their association with the vehicle environment is hidden by the frame (4), bringing door finishing advantages of the present invention.
[0044] Em um segundo objeto, a presente invenção apresenta um processo de fabricação e montagem de porta pivotante para sanitário de veículo de transporte de passageiros que compreende ao menos as etapas de: fabricação de uma face interna (1) da porta; fabricação de uma face externa (2) da porta em um material diferente do material da face interna (1); fabricação de um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta; associação da face interna (1) ao conjunto estrutural (3); e associação da face externa (2) ao conjunto estrutural (3), de modo que o conjunto estrutural (3) fique disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1) e a face externa (2). [0044] In a second object, the present invention presents a process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for a passenger toilet, comprising at least the steps of: manufacturing an internal face (1) of the door; manufacture of an outer face (2) of the door in a material different from the material of the inner face (1); manufacturing a structural assembly (3) of the door; association of the inner face (1) to the structural set (3); and association of the external face (2) to the structural set (3), of so that the structural assembly (3) is arranged internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
[0045] Em uma concretização, o processo de fabricação e montagem de porta pivotante para sanitário de veículo de transporte de passageiros da presente invenção compreende ao menos a etapa de associação de seus componentes da porta de modo que a região de associação fica visualmente oculta com a porta montada. [0045] In one embodiment, the process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for a passenger transport vehicle toilet of the present invention comprises at least the step of associating its door components so that the association region is visually hidden with mounted door.
[0046] Em uma concretização, a face interna (1), a face externa (2) e o conjunto estrutural (3) são associados entre si por elementos de fixação não- permanente como, para fins de exemplificação, porcas e parafusos, tornando a montagem, mas também a manutenção da porta, bastante modular, rápida e eficiente, trazendo ganhos ao processo da presente invenção. [0046] In one embodiment, the inner face (1), the outer face (2) and the structural assembly (3) are associated with each other by non-permanent fastening elements such as, for exemplifying purposes, nuts and screws, making the assembly, but also the maintenance of the door, quite modular, fast and efficient, bringing gains to the process of the present invention.
[0047] Em uma concretização, a etapa de produção da face interna (1) compreende a fabricação da dita face interna (1) em material metálico. Em uma concretização, a face interna (1) é fabricada em alumínio. [0047] In one embodiment, the step of producing the inner face (1) comprises manufacturing said inner face (1) in metallic material. In one embodiment, the inner face (1) is made of aluminum.
[0048] Em uma concretização, a etapa de produção da face externa (2) compreende a fabricação da dita a face externa (2) em material polimérico, viabilizando ótimo acabamento visual, como diversidade de cores e texturas. [0049] Em uma concretização, o processo da presente invenção compreende a etapa de fabricação de dois segmentos verticais de perfil metálico e dois segmentos horizontais do perfil metálico, cuja seção transversal dos perfis metálicos é dotada de cavidade associável a uma cantoneira tubular (4.1); [0048] In one embodiment, the production stage of the outer face (2) comprises the manufacture of said outer face (2) in polymeric material, enabling an excellent visual finish, such as diversity of colors and textures. [0049] In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises the manufacturing step of two vertical segments of the metal profile and two horizontal segments of the metal profile, whose cross section of the metal profiles is equipped with a cavity associable with a tubular angle bracket (4.1) ;
[0050] Em uma concretização, na etapa de fabricação de um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta, o processo da presente invenção compreende as subetapas de fabricação de: ao menos uma coluna vertical (3.1); ao menos uma coluna horizontal (3.2); ao menos um revestimento de contorno (3.3); e associação desses para formação do conjunto estrutural (3). Em uma concretização, o conjunto estrutural (3) e seus componentes são fabricados em alumínio. [0051] Em uma concretização, o conjunto estrutural (3) da presente invenção compreende um revestimento de contorno (3.3) retangular, uma coluna vertical (3.1) disposta no centro do revestimento de contorno (3.3) e duas colunas horizontais (3.2), transversais à coluna vertical (3.1), também centralizadas ao revestimento de contorno (3.3), mas espaçadas entre si por um distanciamento suficiente para comportar e fixar a estrutura da maçaneta da porta. Em uma concretização, o processo da presente invenção compreende ao menos uma etapa de fabricação de ao menos uma protuberância ou cavidade de encaixe/aperto/interferência no conjunto estrutural (3) para fixação da maçaneta da porta. Em uma concretização, o processo da presente invenção compreende ao menos uma etapa de fabricação de uma cavidade no revestimento de contorno (3.3) do conjunto estrutural (3) para associação de uma fechadura e/ou das dobradiças ao conjunto estrutural (3) da porta. [0050] In one embodiment, in the manufacturing step of a structural assembly (3) of the door, the process of the present invention comprises the manufacturing substeps of: at least one vertical column (3.1); at least one horizontal column (3.2); at least one contour coating (3.3); and association of these to form the structural set (3). In one embodiment, the structural assembly (3) and its components are made of aluminum. [0051] In one embodiment, the structural assembly (3) of the present invention comprises a rectangular contour cladding (3.3), a vertical column (3.1) arranged in the center of the contour cladding (3.3) and two horizontal columns (3.2), transverse to the vertical column (3.1), also centered on the contour cladding (3.3), but spaced from each other by a sufficient distance to support and fix the door handle structure. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises at least one manufacturing step of at least one protrusion or fitting/tightening/interference cavity in the structural assembly (3) for fixing the door handle. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises at least one step of manufacturing a cavity in the contour lining (3.3) of the structural assembly (3) for associating a lock and/or hinges with the structural assembly (3) of the door .
[0052] Em uma concretização, o processo da presente invenção compreende ao menos uma etapa de associação da face interna (1) ao conjunto estrutural (3), de modo que a região e elementos de associação utilizados para tal são ocultos atrás da face interna (1), no interior da porta. [0053] Em uma concretização, o processo da presente invenção compreende ao menos uma etapa de associação da face externa (2) ao conjunto estrutural (3), de modo que a região e elementos de associação utilizados para tal são ocultos atrás da face externa (2), no interior da porta. Em uma concretização, o processo da presente invenção compreende uma etapa de associação de um componente adicional (2.1) de acabamento à face externa (2) da porta. [0052] In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises at least one step of associating the inner face (1) with the structural assembly (3), so that the region and association elements used for this are hidden behind the inner face (1), inside the door. [0053] In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises at least one step of associating the external face (2) to the structural assembly (3), so that the region and association elements used for this are hidden behind the external face (2), inside the door. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises a step of associating an additional finishing component (2.1) to the external face (2) of the door.
[0054] O processo da presente invenção compreende ainda as etapas de montagem de um marco (4) da porta através da associação de ao menos um perfil horizontal a ao menos um perfil vertical do marco (4) por meio de uma cantoneira tubular (4.1) disposta em cada canto do marco (4). Cada cantoneira tubular (4.1) é associada à cavidade do perfil do marco (4) e fixada por elementos de fixação não-permanente como, para fins de exemplificação, parafusos, conforme ilustrado pelas figuras 5 a 7. [0054] The process of the present invention also comprises the steps of assembling a frame (4) of the door by associating at least one horizontal profile to at least one vertical profile of the frame (4) by means of a tubular angle bracket (4.1 ) arranged in each corner of the frame (4). Each tubular angle bracket (4.1) is associated with the frame profile cavity (4) and fixed by non-permanent fastening elements such as, for illustrative purposes, screws, as illustrated by figures 5 to 7.
[0055] O processo da presente invenção compreende ainda as etapas de: associação do marco (4) à entrada do sanitário do veículo; e associação da porta ao marco (4) por meio de dobradiças. As dobradiças são associadas também ao revestimento de contorno (3.3) do conjunto estrutural (3), promovendo o movimento pivotante da porta. [0055] The process of the present invention also comprises the steps of: associating the frame (4) with the entrance to the vehicle's toilet; and association of the door to the frame (4) by means of hinges. The hinges are also associated with the contour covering (3.3) of the structural assembly (3), promoting the pivoting movement of the door.
[0056] Dessa forma, a face externa (2) e a face interna (1) não deixam aparentes seus meios de associação ao conjunto estrutural (3), bem como sua associação ao ambiente do veículo fica oculta pelo marco (4), trazendo vantagens de acabamento à porta da presente invenção. [0056] In this way, the external face (2) and the internal face (1) do not make their means of association with the structural set (3) apparent, as well as their association with the vehicle environment is hidden by the frame (4), bringing door finishing advantages of the present invention.
[0057] Em um terceiro objeto, a presente invenção apresenta um veículo de transporte de passageiros dotado de sanitário de veículo fechado por porta pivotante, sendo a porta do sanitário do veículo dotada de uma face interna (1) e uma face externa (2) de material diferente da face interna (1), e compreendendo ainda um conjunto estrutural (3) disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1 ) e a face externa (2). [0057] In a third object, the present invention presents a passenger transport vehicle equipped with a vehicle toilet closed by a pivoting door, the vehicle toilet door having an internal face (1) and an external face (2) of different material from the inner face (1), and also comprising a structural assembly (3) arranged internally to the door, between the inner face (1) and the outer face (2).
[0058] Em uma concretização, o veículo de transporte de passageiros da presente invenção compreende ao menos uma porta pivotante para sanitários conforme definida acima. [0058] In one embodiment, the passenger transport vehicle of the present invention comprises at least one pivoting door for toilets as defined above.
[0059] Em uma concretização, a porta do veículo da presente invenção é fabricada e montada por um processo conforme definido acima. [0059] In one embodiment, the vehicle door of the present invention is manufactured and assembled by a process as defined above.
[0060] Em uma concretização, o veículo da presente invenção é um veículo rodoviário e/ou ferroviário de transporte coletivo de passageiros. Em uma concretização, o veículo da presente invenção é ao menos um entre: microônibus; ônibus de um andar; ônibus de dois andares; trem; metrô; VLT (Veículo Leve sobre Trilhos); entre outros. [0060] In one embodiment, the vehicle of the present invention is a road and/or rail vehicle for collective passenger transport. In one embodiment, the vehicle of the present invention is at least one of: minibuses; single-decker buses; double-decker buses; train; subway; VLT (Light Rail Vehicle); between others.
[0061] Em uma concretização, a referida porta é associada à entrada do sanitário do veículo da presente invenção por meio de um marco (4), de modo que a face interna (1) fica voltada para dentro do sanitário e a face externa (2) fica voltada para fora do sanitário e para a cabine onde viajam os passageiros, sendo a face interna (1) produzida em alumínio, possibilitando sua fácil higienização, e a face externa (2) sendo produzida em polímero, possibilitando diversidade visual, facilidade de acabamento e ganhos estéticos. [0061] In one embodiment, said door is associated with the entrance to the toilet of the vehicle of the present invention by means of a frame (4), so that the inner face (1) faces the inside of the toilet and the outer face ( two) faces outside the toilet and the cabin where passengers travel, with the inner face (1) made of aluminum, allowing for easy cleaning, and the outer face (2) being made of polymer, allowing visual diversity, ease of finishing and aesthetic gains.
Exemplo - Porta de Sanitário de Ônibus Example - Bus Toilet Door
[0062] Os exemplos aqui mostrados têm o intuito somente de exemplificar uma das inúmeras maneiras de se realizar a invenção, contudo sem limitar, o escopo da mesma. [0062] The examples shown here are intended only to exemplify one of the many ways to carry out the invention, but without limiting its scope.
[0063] Entre os múltiplos veículos de transporte de passageiros aos quais a presente invenção se aplica, o exemplo aqui proposto ilustra uma concretização aplicada a ônibus rodoviários. Contudo, a porta aqui exemplificada é capaz de ser montada em outros veículos além de ônibus sem qualquer prejuízo. [0063] Among the multiple passenger transport vehicles to which the present invention applies, the example proposed here illustrates an embodiment applied to road buses. However, the door exemplified here is capable of being mounted on vehicles other than buses without any damage.
[0064] Conforme ilustrado pela figura 1 , a porta da presente invenção é associada à entrada de um sanitário de ônibus por meio de dobradiças e por meio de uma fechadura. [0064] As illustrated in figure 1, the door of the present invention is associated with the entrance of a bus restroom by means of hinges and by means of a lock.
[0065] A porta da presente invenção, como pode ser visto na vista explodida da figura 3, compreende uma face externa (2) em polímero associada a um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta, de modo que, como pode ser visto na figura 2, onde a porta é apresentada montada, a porta da presente invenção não tem sua fixação aparente, de modo que fica oculta entre a face externa (2) e o conjunto estrutural (3). Ainda, a face externa (2) da porta compreende um componente adicional (2.1) de acabamento, que confere à porta ao menos um entre: melhoria visual; melhoria estrutural; melhoria no processo de montagem; ou uma combinação entre os anteriores. [0065] The door of the present invention, as can be seen in the exploded view of figure 3, comprises an external face (2) in polymer associated with a structural assembly (3) of the door, so that, as can be seen in figure 2, where the door is presented mounted, the door of the present invention does not have its apparent fixation, so that it is hidden between the external face (2) and the structural assembly (3). Still, the external face (2) of the door comprises an additional finishing component (2.1), which gives the door at least one of: visual improvement; structural improvement; improvement in the assembly process; or a combination of the above.
[0066] A figura 4 ilustra a porta da presente invenção sem sua face externa (2), onde pode ser vista a região interna da porta, onde o conjunto estrutural (3) está associado à face interna (1) da porta. A face interna (1) da porta é fabricada em alumínio, uma vez que é exposta ao sanitário e, portanto, é vantajoso que tenha um material estanque de fácil higienização. [0066] Figure 4 illustrates the door of the present invention without its external face (2), where the internal region of the door can be seen, where the structural assembly (3) is associated with the internal face (1) of the door. The inner face (1) of the door is made of aluminum, as it is exposed to the toilet and therefore it is advantageous to have a watertight material that is easy to clean.
[0067] O referido conjunto estrutural (3) compreendendo uma coluna vertical (3.1) centralizada, associada a duas colunas horizontais (3.2) centralizadas e um revestimento de contorno (3.3) que envolve as colunas vertical (3.1) e horizontais (3.2). As colunas horizontais (3.2) estão separadas pela distância da cavidade do revestimento de contorno (3.3), referida cavidade destinada à associação com uma fechadura e maçanetas da porta. Na extremidade oposta onde é associada a fechadura, o revestimento de contorno (3.3) compreende orifícios onde são parafusadas as dobradiças para montagem pivotante da porta ao sanitário do veículo. A montagem da porta ao sanitário se dá por meio de um marco (4) da porta, de modo que as dobradiças são associadas ao marco (4) que está associado ao sanitário do veículo, como pode ser visto na figura 8. [0067] Said structural assembly (3) comprising a centralized vertical column (3.1), associated with two centralized horizontal columns (3.2) and a contour coating (3.3) that surrounds the vertical (3.1) and horizontal columns (3.2). The horizontal columns (3.2) are separated by the distance from the contour lining cavity (3.3), said cavity intended for association with a lock and door handles. At the opposite end where the lock is associated, the contour lining (3.3) comprises holes where the hinges for pivoting mounting of the door to the vehicle's toilet are screwed. The assembly of the door to the toilet takes place through a frame (4) of the door, so that the hinges are associated with the frame (4) that is associated with the toilet of the vehicle, as can be seen in figure 8.
[0068] O marco (4) da porta da presente invenção, conforme ilustrado pelas figuras 5 e 6, compreende dois perfis verticais e dois perfis horizontais de alumínio que são associáveis entre si por encaixe e por meio de elementos de fixação não-permanente. O marco (4) compreende, em cada um de seus quatro cantos, uma cantoneira tubular (4.1) associada por encaixe e por parafusos ao furo central de um perfil metálico vertical e um perfil metálico horizontal, ilustrado na figura 7. Em uma concretização, os perfis do marco (4) da presente invenção são fabricados em alumínio, trazendo bons resultados estruturais e de acabamento. Dessa forma, os perfis de alumínio do marco (4) da presente invenção proporcionam maior facilidade de montagem e de manutenção da porta do veículo. Ainda, o marco (4), associado ao conjunto estrutural (3) da porta por meio das dobradiças, permite conciliar a função estrutural de sustentação da porta com função de acabamento, por ser uma espécie de moldura às faces externa (2) e interna (1), auxiliando nos ganhos visuais da presente invenção. [0068] The frame (4) of the door of the present invention, as illustrated by figures 5 and 6, comprises two vertical profiles and two horizontal aluminum profiles that can be joined together by fitting and by means of non-permanent fastening elements. The frame (4) comprises, in each of its four corners, a tubular angle bracket (4.1) associated by fitting and screws to the central hole of a vertical metallic profile and a horizontal metallic profile, illustrated in figure 7. In one embodiment, the frame profiles (4) of the present invention are made of aluminum, bringing good structural and finishing results. In this way, the aluminum profiles of the frame (4) of the present invention provide greater ease of assembly and maintenance of the vehicle door. Still, the frame (4), associated with the structural assembly (3) of the door through the hinges, allows reconciling the structural function of supporting the door with the finishing function, as it is a kind of frame to the external (2) and internal faces (1), aiding in the visual gains of the present invention.
[0069] Desta forma, a presente invenção permite alcançar uma porta pivotada com conjunto estrutural (3) interno em perfis de alumínio encaixáveis, com face interna (1) em alumínio e face externa (2) em polímero, sem que sua fixação fique aparente, estando oculta na parte de dentro da porta. [0069] In this way, the present invention makes it possible to achieve a pivot door with an internal structural set (3) in aluminum profiles that can be fitted, with internal face (1) in aluminum and external face (2) in polymer, without its fixation being visible, being hidden inside the door.
[0070] Os versados na arte valorizarão os conhecimentos aqui apresentados e poderão reproduzir a invenção nas modalidades apresentadas e em outras variantes e alternativas, abrangidas pelo escopo das reivindicações a seguir. [0070] Those versed in the art will value the knowledge presented here and will be able to reproduce the invention in the modalities presented and in other variants and alternatives, covered by the scope of the following claims.

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Reivindicações Claims
1. Porta pivotante para sanitário de veículo de transporte de passageiros caracterizada por compreender: a. uma face interna (1); b. uma face externa (2) de material diferente do material da face interna (1); e c. um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta; em que a face interna (1) é associada à face externa (2) pelo conjunto estrutural (3), que é disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1) e a face externa (2). 1. Pivoting door for toilet of passenger transport vehicle characterized by comprising: a. an inner face (1); B. an external face (2) of material different from the material of the internal face (1); and c. a structural assembly (3) of the door; in which the internal face (1) is associated to the external face (2) by the structural assembly (3), which is disposed internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
2. Porta, de acordo com a reivindicação 1 , caracterizada pela face interna (1) ser de material metálico e a face externa (2) ser de material polimérico.2. Door, according to claim 1, characterized in that the internal face (1) is made of metallic material and the external face (2) is made of polymeric material.
3. Porta, de acordo com a reivindicação 1, caracterizada pelo conjunto estrutural (3) da porta compreender ao menos uma coluna vertical (3.1), ao menos uma coluna horizontal (3.2) e ao menos um revestimento de contorno (3.3) fabricados em material metálico. 3. Door, according to claim 1, characterized in that the structural assembly (3) of the door comprises at least one vertical column (3.1), at least one horizontal column (3.2) and at least one contour covering (3.3) made of metallic material.
4. Porta, de acordo com a reivindicação 1 , caracterizada por compreender um marco (4) modular perfilado, a porta sendo associada à entrada do sanitário do veículo através do marco (4) e a porta sendo associada ao marco (4) por meio de dobradiças. 4. Door, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a profiled modular frame (4), the door being associated with the entrance to the vehicle's toilet through the frame (4) and the door being associated with the frame (4) through of hinges.
5. Porta, de acordo com a reivindicação 4, caracterizada pelo marco (4) ser formado por dois segmentos verticais de perfil metálico e dois segmentos horizontais do perfil metálico, cuja seção transversal dos perfis metálicos é dotada de cavidade associável a uma cantoneira tubular (4.1), disposta em cada canto do marco (4), promovendo a associação de um perfil horizontal a um perfil vertical do marco (4). 5. Door, according to claim 4, characterized in that the frame (4) is formed by two vertical segments of the metallic profile and two horizontal segments of the metallic profile, whose cross section of the metallic profiles is equipped with a cavity that can be associated with a tubular angle bracket ( 4.1), arranged in each corner of the frame (4), promoting the association of a horizontal profile to a vertical profile of the frame (4).
6. Porta, de acordo com a reivindicação 4, caracterizada pelo marco (4) compreender um prolongamento de vedação (4.2), dotado de cavidade que recebe uma borracha de vedação da porta em posição fechada. 6. Door, according to claim 4, characterized in that the frame (4) comprises a sealing extension (4.2), provided with a cavity that receives a door sealing rubber in closed position.
7. Processo de fabricação e montagem de porta pivotante para sanitário de veículo de transporte de passageiros caracterizado por compreender ao menos as etapas de: a. fabricação de uma face interna (1 ) da porta; b. fabricação de uma face externa (2) da porta em um material diferente do material da face interna (1); c. fabricação de um conjunto estrutural (3) da porta; d. associação da face interna (1 ) ao conjunto estrutural (3); e e. associação da face externa (2) ao conjunto estrutural (3), de modo que o conjunto estrutural (3) fique disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1 ) e a face externa (2). 7. Process for manufacturing and assembling a pivoting door for the toilet of a passenger transport vehicle characterized by comprising at least the steps of: a. manufacture of an internal face (1) of the door; B. manufacture of an outer face (2) of the door in a material different from the material of the inner face (1); ç. manufacturing a structural assembly (3) of the door; d. association of the inner face (1) to the structural set (3); and is. association of the external face (2) to the structural assembly (3), so that the structural assembly (3) is disposed internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
8. Processo, de acordo com a reivindicação 7, caracterizado pela face interna (1) ser fabricada em material metálico e a face externa (2) ser fabricada em material polimérico. 8. Process according to claim 7, characterized in that the inner face (1) is made of metallic material and the outer face (2) is made of polymeric material.
9. Processo, de acordo com a reivindicação 7, caracterizado por compreender as etapas de: a. fabricação de dois segmentos verticais de perfil metálico e dois segmentos horizontais do perfil metálico, cuja seção transversal dos perfis metálicos é dotada de cavidade associável a uma cantoneira tubular (4.1); b. montagem de um marco (4) da porta através da associação de um perfil horizontal a um perfil vertical do marco (4) por meio de uma cantoneira tubular (4.1) disposta em cada canto do marco (4); c. associação do marco (4) à entrada do sanitário do veículo; e d. associação da porta ao marco (4) por meio de dobradiças.9. Process according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: a. manufacture of two vertical segments of metal profile and two horizontal segments of metal profile, whose cross section of the metal profiles is equipped with a cavity associable with a tubular angle bracket (4.1); B. assembly of a frame (4) of the door through the association of a horizontal profile to a vertical profile of the frame (4) by means of a tubular angle bracket (4.1) arranged in each corner of the frame (4); ç. association of the frame (4) to the vehicle's toilet entrance; and d. association of the door to the frame (4) by means of hinges.
10. Veículo de transporte de passageiros dotado de sanitário de veículo fechado por porta pivotante, o veículo sendo caracterizado pela porta do sanitário do veículo compreender uma face interna (1) e uma face externa (2) de material diferente da face interna (1), e compreender ainda um conjunto estrutural (3) disposto internamente à porta, entre a face interna (1) e a face externa (2). 10. Passenger transport vehicle equipped with a vehicle toilet closed by a pivoting door, the vehicle being characterized by the vehicle toilet door comprising an inner face (1) and an outer face (2) of different material from the inner face (1) , and also understand a set structural (3) disposed internally to the door, between the internal face (1) and the external face (2).
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