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EP0776619B1
EP0776619B1 EP19960402557 EP96402557A EP0776619B1 EP 0776619 B1 EP0776619 B1 EP 0776619B1 EP 19960402557 EP19960402557 EP 19960402557 EP 96402557 A EP96402557 A EP 96402557A EP 0776619 B1 EP0776619 B1 EP 0776619B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B95/00Fittings for furniture
    • A47B95/04Keyplates; Ornaments or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B13/00Details of tables or desks
    • A47B13/08Table tops; Rims therefor
    • A47B13/083Rims for table tops
    • A47B2013/085Rims for table tops having a mounting web

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  • the present invention relates to a U-shaped profile for a panel.
  • the internal face of the profile is supported on the edge of the panel and when the profile is subjected to a shock, this results in a concentration constraints along the edge of the panel which may cause the profile to rupture along the edge of the panel.
  • the profile comprises between the wings and back of the deformable curved connecting parts elastically having a thickness substantially equal to wings and back. So when setting up the profile on the edge of the panel the connecting parts are deformed homogeneously from so that the risk of the profile breaking during assembly is minimized.
  • the connecting part forms a bead spaced from the edge of the panel. This cushioned bead impacts and prevents the profile from breaking along the edge of the panel.
  • the panel on which must be mounted the profile according to the invention comprises two flat faces 1 and a edge 2 extending between the faces flat.
  • the panel has edges bevelled 3 on both sides of edge 2. Edges bevelled 3 are preferably made at 30 °.
  • the plastic U-profile according to the invention comprises a back 4, wings 5 extending on either side of the back 4 and joined to it by connecting parts 6, the wings 5 forming with the back 4 an internal angle A of less than 90 °.
  • the connecting parts 6, are curved, preferably in an arc as illustrated in FIG. 2, and have a thickness substantially equal to that of the wings 5 and the back 4.
  • the profile further includes a tongue 7 extending inwards profile and fitted with anchoring notches 8.
  • the wings 5 additionally have a sharp angle edge 9 and have a face internal 10 substantially planar and an external face 11 convex curvilinear, preferably in an arc.
  • the sharp-angled edges 9 of the wings 5 rest on the bevelled edges 3 of the panel and slide on it to cause regular deformation of the connecting parts 6 by increasing the radius of curvature of these parts link.
  • the profile is then elastically deformed while ensuring a uniform distribution of stresses in the mass of the plastic material forming the profile.
  • the tongue 7 enters a groove 12 previously performed in the edge of the panel so after mounting, the back 4 of the profile is firmly held against edge 2 of the panel while the connecting parts 6 are arranged opposite the edges bevelled 3 of the panel being spaced from the bevelled edges.
  • the parts of connection 6 then deform elastically without being subject to a reaction from the panel.
  • the wings 5 of the profile are supported by located along this sharp angle edge on the sides 1 of the panel and the convex external surface of the profile reinforces the resistance to deformation of the wings 5 of so that we get along the sharp angle edge 9 a concentration of force avoiding lifting of the wings.
  • This support of the wings on the faces of the panel prevents a penetration of dirt under the wings and even achieves water tightness.
  • the convex surface of the wings creates a bead forming a stop preventing objects fall off when the panel according to the invention is used as a table or desk top.
  • the curvilinear external face of the wings formed by elsewhere with the internal face of these an angle obtuse B allowing easy cleaning of the panel without accumulation of dirt against the edge of the wings of the streamlined. This provision is particularly useful in nurseries or kindergartens.
  • profile according to the invention has been described in relation to a panel comprising a beveled edge 3 on each side of edge 2, we can also use the profile according to the invention with a panel with a beveled edge on one side only or no beveled edge.

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La présente invention concerne un profilé en U pour un panneau.The present invention relates to a U-shaped profile for a panel.

On connaít des panneaux comportant deux faces planes équipées d'un revêtement, par exemple des panneaux en bois aggloméré dont les faces sont recouvertes d'une feuille en matière plastique ou d'une résine synthétique cuite au four. Lorsque ces panneaux sont découpés pour réaliser un meuble, le chant qui s'étend entre les deux faces planes est très souvent apparent. Pour protéger ou simplement cacher le chant, il est connu notamment du document FR-A-2.627.819 un profilé en U ayant un dos et des ailes s'étendant de part et d'autre du dos et formant avec celui-ci un angle légèrement inférieur à 90°. Lorsque le profilé est au repos, la distance entre les bords libres des ailes est légèrement inférieure à l'épaisseur du panneau sur lequel le profilé doit être monté afin qu'après montage, les ailes du panneau aient tendance à prendre appui de façon élastique sur les faces du panneau. La raideur du profilé doit être appropriée pour qu'après montage les ailes exercent sur les faces du panneau une force suffisante pour empêcher la pénétration de saletés sous les ailes du panneau. Lors du montage il en résulte une concentration des contraintes le long des sommets des angles entre le dos et les ailes.We know panels with two sides planes fitted with a covering, for example panels made of agglomerated wood, the faces of which are covered with plastic sheet or synthetic resin baked in the oven. When these panels are cut for make a piece of furniture, the edge that stretches between the two flat faces is very often apparent. To protect or simply hiding the song, it is known in particular from document FR-A-2.627.819 a U-shaped profile with a back and wings extending on either side of the back and forming with this one angle slightly less than 90 °. When the profile is at rest, the distance between the free edges of the wings is slightly less than the thickness of the panel on which the profile is to be mounted so that after mounting, the panel wings tend to take elastic support on the faces of the panel. The profile stiffness must be appropriate so that after mounting the wings exert on the faces of the panel a sufficient force to prevent the ingress of dirt under the wings of the panel. This results in assembly a concentration of constraints along the summits of angles between the back and the wings.

En outre, après montage, la face interne du profilé prend appui sur l'arête du panneau et lorsque le profilé est soumis à un choc, il en résulte une concentration de contraintes le long de l'arête du panneau ce qui risque de provoquer une rupture du profilé le long de l'arête du panneau.In addition, after assembly, the internal face of the profile is supported on the edge of the panel and when the profile is subjected to a shock, this results in a concentration constraints along the edge of the panel which may cause the profile to rupture along the edge of the panel.

Selon l'invention, le profilé comporte entre les ailes et le dos des parties de liaison courbes déformables élastiquement ayant une épaisseur sensiblement égale aux ailes et au dos. Ainsi, lors de la mise en place du profile sur le chant du panneau les parties de liaison se déforment de façon homogène de sorte que le risque de rupture du profilé lors du montage est minimisé. En outre la partie de liaison forme un bourrelet espacé de l'arête du panneau. Ce bourrelet amorti les chocs et évite une rupture du profilé le long de l'arête du panneau.According to the invention, the profile comprises between the wings and back of the deformable curved connecting parts elastically having a thickness substantially equal to wings and back. So when setting up the profile on the edge of the panel the connecting parts are deformed homogeneously from so that the risk of the profile breaking during assembly is minimized. In addition, the connecting part forms a bead spaced from the edge of the panel. This cushioned bead impacts and prevents the profile from breaking along the edge of the panel.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaítront à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation particulier non limitatif de l'invention en relation avec les figures ci-jointes parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective partiellement écorchée d'un panneau partiellement équipé d'un profilé selon l'invention ; et,
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe agrandie du profilé selon l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description of a particular non-limiting embodiment of the invention in relation to the attached figures among which:
  • Figure 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a panel partially equipped with a profile according to the invention; and,
  • Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the profile according to the invention.

En référence aux figures, le panneau sur lequel doit être monté le profilé selon l'invention comporte deux faces planes 1 et un chant 2 s'étendant entre les faces planes.With reference to the figures, the panel on which must be mounted the profile according to the invention comprises two flat faces 1 and a edge 2 extending between the faces flat.

De préférence le panneau comporte des bords biseautés 3 sur les deux côtés du chant 2. Les bords biseautés 3 sont de préférence réalisés à 30°.Preferably the panel has edges bevelled 3 on both sides of edge 2. Edges bevelled 3 are preferably made at 30 °.

Par ailleurs, le profilé en U en matière plastique selon l'invention comporte un dos 4, des ailes 5 s'étendant de part et d'autre du dos 4 et réunies à celui-ci par des parties de liaison 6, les ailes 5 formant avec le dos 4 un angle interne A inférieur à 90°. Selon un second aspect de l'invention, les parties de liaison 6, sont courbes, de préférence en arc de cercle comme illustré sur la figure 2, et ont une épaisseur sensiblement égale à celle des ailes 5 et du dos 4.In addition, the plastic U-profile according to the invention comprises a back 4, wings 5 extending on either side of the back 4 and joined to it by connecting parts 6, the wings 5 forming with the back 4 an internal angle A of less than 90 °. According to a second aspect of the invention, the connecting parts 6, are curved, preferably in an arc as illustrated in FIG. 2, and have a thickness substantially equal to that of the wings 5 and the back 4.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, le profilé comporte en outre une languette 7 s'étendant vers l'intérieur du profilé et équipé de crans d'ancrage 8.In the illustrated embodiment, the profile further includes a tongue 7 extending inwards profile and fitted with anchoring notches 8.

Dans le mode de réalisation préféré, les ailes 5 comportent en outre un bord à angle vif 9 et ont une face interne 10 sensiblement plane et une face externe 11 curviligne convexe, de préférence en arc de cercle.In the preferred embodiment, the wings 5 additionally have a sharp angle edge 9 and have a face internal 10 substantially planar and an external face 11 convex curvilinear, preferably in an arc.

Ainsi, lors du montage du profilé sur un panneau, les bords à angle vif 9 des ailes 5 prennent appui sur les bords biseautés 3 du panneau et glissent sur celui-ci pour provoquer une déformation régulière des parties de liaison 6 par une augmentation du rayon de courbure de ces parties de liaison. Le profilé est alors déformé de façon élastique tout en assurant une répartition homogène des contraintes dans la masse de la matière plastique formant le profilé. Simultanément, la languette 7 pénètre dans une gorge 12 réalisée préalablement dans le chant du panneau de sorte qu'après montage, le dos 4 du profilé est fermement maintenu contre le chant 2 du panneau tandis que les parties de liaison 6 sont disposées en regard des bords biseautés 3 du panneau en étant écartées des bords biseautés. En cas de choc sur le bord du panneau, les parties de liaison 6 se déforment alors de façon élastique sans être soumises à une réaction de la part du panneau.Thus, when mounting the profile on a panel, the sharp-angled edges 9 of the wings 5 rest on the bevelled edges 3 of the panel and slide on it to cause regular deformation of the connecting parts 6 by increasing the radius of curvature of these parts link. The profile is then elastically deformed while ensuring a uniform distribution of stresses in the mass of the plastic material forming the profile. Simultaneously, the tongue 7 enters a groove 12 previously performed in the edge of the panel so after mounting, the back 4 of the profile is firmly held against edge 2 of the panel while the connecting parts 6 are arranged opposite the edges bevelled 3 of the panel being spaced from the bevelled edges. In the event of an impact on the edge of the panel, the parts of connection 6 then deform elastically without being subject to a reaction from the panel.

On remarquera en outre qu'en raison de leur bord à angle vif 9, les ailes 5 du profilé prennent appui de façon localisée le long de ce bord à angle vif sur les faces 1 du panneau et la surface externe convexe du profilé renforce la résistance à la déformation des ailes 5 de sorte que l'on obtient le long du bord à angle vif 9 une concentration de force évitant un soulèvement des ailes. Cet appui des ailes sur les faces du panneau empêche une pénétration des saletés sous les ailes et réalise même une étanchéité à l'eau. En outre, la surface convexe des ailes réalise un bourrelet formant une butée empêchant les objets de tomber lorsque le panneau selon l'invention est utilisé comme plateau de table ou de bureau. Le long du bord des ailes, la face externe curviligne des ailes forme par ailleurs avec la face interne de celles-ci un angle obtus B permettant un nettoyage facile du panneau sans accumulation de saletés contre le bord des ailes du profilé. Cette disposition est particulièrement utile dans les crèches ou les maternelles.It will also be noted that due to their edge at a sharp angle 9, the wings 5 of the profile are supported by located along this sharp angle edge on the sides 1 of the panel and the convex external surface of the profile reinforces the resistance to deformation of the wings 5 of so that we get along the sharp angle edge 9 a concentration of force avoiding lifting of the wings. This support of the wings on the faces of the panel prevents a penetration of dirt under the wings and even achieves water tightness. In addition, the convex surface of the wings creates a bead forming a stop preventing objects fall off when the panel according to the invention is used as a table or desk top. Along the edge of wings, the curvilinear external face of the wings formed by elsewhere with the internal face of these an angle obtuse B allowing easy cleaning of the panel without accumulation of dirt against the edge of the wings of the streamlined. This provision is particularly useful in nurseries or kindergartens.

Bien entendu l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et on peut y apporter des variantes de réalisation sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications.Of course, the invention is not limited to embodiment described and we can add variant embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

En particulier bien que le profilé selon l'invention ait été décrit en relation avec un panneau comportant un bord biseauté 3 sur chaque côté du chant 2, on peut également mettre en oeuvre le profilé selon l'invention avec un panneau comportant un bord biseauté sur un côté seulement ou aucun bord biseauté.In particular, although the profile according to the invention has been described in relation to a panel comprising a beveled edge 3 on each side of edge 2, we can also use the profile according to the invention with a panel with a beveled edge on one side only or no beveled edge.

Bien que le profilé selon l'invention ait été illustré avec une languette de fixation 7, on peut également prévoir de fixer le profilé en collant le dos 4 sur le chant 2 du panneau.Although the profile according to the invention has been illustrated with a fixing tab 7, it is also possible plan to fix the profile by gluing the back 4 to the edge 2 of the panel.

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  1. Channel-section trim for a panel, the trim being made of plastics material and comprising a web (4) and flanges (5) extending from either side of the web and forming internal angles (A) relative thereto that are less than 90°, the flanges (5) being of substantially the same thickness as the web, the trim being characterized in that it includes elastically deformable curved link portions (6) uniting the flanges (5) with the web (4) and having a thickness substantially equal to that of the flanges and the web.
  2. Trim according to claim 1, characterized in that the link portions are in the form of circular arcs.
  3. Trim according to claim 2, characterized in that the flanges (5) have sharp edges (9).
  4. Trim according to claim 1, characterized in that the flanges (5) have substantially plane inside faces (10).
  5. Trim according to claim 1, characterized in that the flanges (5) have convex curvilinear outside faces (11).
  6. Trim according to claim 5, characterized in that the curvilinear outside faces (11) of the flanges (5) form respective obtuse angles (B) with the inside faces (10) along the edges of the flanges.
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FR9514162A FR2741915B1 (en) 1995-11-30 1995-11-30 PANEL COMPRISING A PROFILE, AND U-PROFILE FOR A PANEL

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