[go: up one dir, main page]

EP2390451A1 - Device for operating a shutter - Google Patents

Device for operating a shutter Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2390451A1
EP2390451A1 EP20110167666 EP11167666A EP2390451A1 EP 2390451 A1 EP2390451 A1 EP 2390451A1 EP 20110167666 EP20110167666 EP 20110167666 EP 11167666 A EP11167666 A EP 11167666A EP 2390451 A1 EP2390451 A1 EP 2390451A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
flap
shutter
opening
jack
arm
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP20110167666
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Inventor
Stéphane Ridard
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Cuivrinox
Original Assignee
Cuivrinox
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Cuivrinox filed Critical Cuivrinox
Publication of EP2390451A1 publication Critical patent/EP2390451A1/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/1426—Housings, cabinets or enclosures for refuse receptacles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/16—Lids or covers
    • B65F1/1623—Lids or covers with means for assisting the opening or closing thereof, e.g. springs
    • B65F1/1638—Electromechanically operated lids
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/60—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
    • E05F15/603—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
    • E05F15/611—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
    • E05F15/616—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/60—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
    • E05F15/603—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
    • E05F15/611—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
    • E05F15/616—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
    • E05F15/622—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/70—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
    • E05F15/73—Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2999/00—Subject-matter not otherwise provided for in this subclass

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a mechanism for opening and closing an access flap automatically to a container, for example a trash can.
  • Such a mechanism for opening a shutter is used, for example, when it is desired that a user is not obliged to push a closure flap of a container-type trash.
  • a device for operating a closure flap of an opening provided through a wall the flap being movable between a closed position and a release position of said opening;
  • the device comprises an electric jack adapted to maneuver said flap.
  • the electric cylinder has a better reliability of use a winding drum rotated by an electric motor.
  • the device comprises a proximity detector arranged to detect a presence in front of said opening.
  • This detector can be used to control the opening and closing of the shutter.
  • the device comprises a control unit to which the jack and the detector are connected, the control unit being adapted to control the operation of the jack to open the shutter, since a presence was detected by the detector.
  • the device operates fully automatically when powered electrically.
  • control unit incorporates a timer designed to delay the supply of the jack for at least one second to bring the shutter back to its closed position, provided that the detector detects no presence. in front of the opening.
  • the shutter closes automatically after the user has moved away.
  • control unit is powered by means of a transformer delivering a low voltage, less than or equal to 24 V.
  • control unit is enclosed in a sealed housing.
  • the device is mounted in a cabinet covering a container, including a wall through which an access opening to said container.
  • the cover cabinet typically contains a bin. This appears normally closed. Only when a user near the shutter it opens automatically without the need to touch it. The closure is also automatic.
  • the cabinet comprises a cover plate, and the detector is housed in a cavity provided through the underside of said tablet.
  • the detector integrated in the construction of the furniture remains hidden from the eyes of the users.
  • the operating device comprises an articulated mechanism interposed between the jack and the flap, adapted to take said flap to its release position, when the rod of the jack out.
  • the articulated mechanism comprises an arm articulatedly mounted around a first articulation, the arm being connected to the jack by means of an articulated post, a link being interposed in an articulated manner between the arm and the shutter.
  • the arm is connected with the link via a second link and said link is able to slide freely in a groove made longitudinally in said link.
  • the flap thus remains manoeuvrable by hand when it is arranged in its closed position. This option is useful in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of a cylinder failure.
  • the articulated arm comprises a pair of plates which surround the post as well as the link, the post being slidably mounted in two slots which pass respectively through the two plates.
  • the flap thus remains manoeuvrable by hand when it is arranged in its closed position. This option is useful in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of a cylinder failure.
  • the combination of the sliding of the second joint in the groove and the sliding of the tenon in the lights, increases the freedom of movement of the flap to its maximum open position.
  • the device incorporates an actuating plate intended to be fixed on the flap, said plate being connected to the connecting rod via a third joint capable of being uncoupled without the aid of 'tools.
  • the jack is mounted on a support plate that can be fixed to the cover plate, the support plate comprising a first jack fixing yoke, a second yoke for retaining the first hinge of the arms.
  • the device is mounted on a wall traversed by an opening.
  • the shutter closes and automatically releases an access passage through a wall, the approach and the removal of an object, a person from an animal.
  • a container C is presented by being housed in a furniture M cover to hide it from the eyes.
  • This container may take the form of a relatively large capacity bin that is usually used in communities, in fast-food restaurants.
  • a disposable garbage bag is normally placed in the garbage bin.
  • the cabinet M comprises a cover plate Tc, arranged normally horizontally above the container, a front wall Pf crossed, under the shelf, through an opening O access to the bin, side walls Pa and possibly a wall dorsal Pd, if the furniture is intended not to be placed against a wall, a partition.
  • An operating device 100 is mounted in the cabinet M to move a flap V, movable between a closed position of the opening O, visible on this Fig. 1 and a release position of said opening, visible on the Fig. 3 .
  • a flap V movable between a closed position of the opening O, visible on this Fig. 1 and a release position of said opening, visible on the Fig. 3 .
  • this open position direct access to the trash is permitted for example, to dump the contents of a tray, such as used packaging, in said trash or throw various used objects.
  • the actuating device 100 essentially comprises a proximity detector 110, an actuator 120 of the flap between its two remarkable positions, and a control unit 130 able to control the shutter manually when the flap is actuated in a fully automatic manner. a user comes to the furniture to use the trash.
  • the proximity detector 110 is positioned under the tablet Tc, so as to detect a presence in front of the access opening to the trash. It is advantageously housed in a cavity Cv provided through its lower face to avoid appearing furniture. It is constituted, in a preferred embodiment, a photoelectric cell. The selected cell is preferably adjustable field of action to adapt its sensitivity to its environment of use. It can still be in the form of an infrared detector. It is oriented towards the front of the shutter to exploit its best sensitivity. The detector is connected to the control unit 130.
  • the shutter V is in the form of a wall, flat on the Fig. 1 , able to close the opening O, in its closed position. It is mounted in an articulated manner by means of a hinge Ch fixed, on the one hand, on the lower face of the tablet Tc and, on the other hand, on the inner face of the flap V, in its upper part.
  • the hinge may be constituted as an alternative embodiment of a pair of common axis hinges mounted laterally on the flap and taking root in the walls Lateral Pa. The hinge can still take the form of an axis passing through the flap being retained in the side walls Pa.
  • the flap is slidably mounted.
  • the actuator 120 of the shutter V is in the invention constituted by a jack and more particularly by an electric jack, which can be supplied with energy, via the control unit 130, by a simple electrical outlet. It is secured by one of its ends, a first yoke 102 fixed in the cabinet, and preferably in the tablet Tc, and it is secured by its other end to a second clevis 104 fixed against the internal face of the flap V.
  • the control unit is powered by a low voltage output electric transformer, for example 24 V, to provide a high security of use of the device.
  • the control unit 130 and / or its power transformer are housed in a waterproof housing Be to preserve the relative humidity and periodic cleaning products of the cabinet furniture.
  • the control unit 130 feeds the electric cylinder 120 to its "retracted stem” position suggested by the arrow F, so that the flap V flips towards its maximum open position and whose movement is indicated by arrow V-.
  • the user can then pour the contents of his tray or throw what he wants in the trash.
  • the control unit incorporates a delay which delays by a second or a few seconds, supplying the jack to return the flap to its closed position, since the detector 110 detects no presence in front of the opening. This time lag at closing prevents the flap from touching the user's hands or the waste being removed.
  • the control unit feeds the jack to its position "stem out" as suggested by the arrow F + on the Fig. 4 , and the flap whose movement is indicated by the arrow V +, closes the opening O.
  • the opening which is made in the embodiment proposed through the front wall, could be made, in a non-illustrated embodiment of the invention, through another wall, for example a upper wall of the furniture.
  • the furniture can be arranged to serve directly as a container, for example by using a garbage bag, without the container C presented to the Figs. 1 to 4 .
  • the operating device of a closure flap of the invention is of a simple construction. It is inexpensive. It can easily be adapted to existing equipment.
  • the operating device 100 consists of a support plate 140 fixed on the underside of the cover plate Tc and on which is fixed an electric cylinder 120, an articulated mechanism 150 interposed between the cylinder 120 and the flap V so that the cylinder can operate the shutter between its two extreme positions.
  • the hinged mechanism 150 is responsible for reversing the action of the cylinder 120 so that when the cylinder rod exits, the flap is raised to its open position. Conversely, when the cylinder rod returns, the flap is lowered to its closed position. In other words, the jack pushes to open the shutter and pulls to close it.
  • the articulated mechanism 150 thus adapts the characteristics of the electric jack to the task that is asked of it, because the effort that it must deliver to raise the shutter towards its open position is more important than the effort that it must develop. to lower it. Indeed, the flap V can return to its vertical position of closure under the effect of gravity and therefore does not solicit the cylinder.
  • the articulated mechanism 150 consists of an articulated arm 160 that can be moved by the jack, a rod 170 mounted in an articulated manner between the arm 160 and an actuating plate 180 secured to the flap V.
  • the support plate 140 consists of a plate 142 traversed by lights 143 for fixing, by means of screws, on the underside of the cover plate Tc.
  • the lights 143 allow adjustment of the position of the plate 140 before the final tightening of the screws to properly wedge the position of the flap V.
  • the support plate 140 is provided with a first yoke 144 making it possible to fix, in an articulated manner, the jack 120 and a second yoke 146 enabling the articulated arm 160 to be fixed.
  • the yokes 144 and 146 advantageously consist of parallel folded walls. .
  • the articulated arm 160 is traversed by a first hinge 162 connecting it to the second yoke 146 and a second hinge 164 connecting it with the link 170.
  • the rod of the jack 120 is equipped with a pin which is hingedly mounted with the arm 160 so that when the rod of the jack 120 exits, the articulated arm 160 rotates towards the jack 120.
  • the latter is fixed by an articulation 122 on the first clevis 144.
  • the tenon is visible on the Fig. 6 under the reference 124.
  • the articulated arm 160 is advantageously constituted by a pair of identical plates which frame the pin and the link 170 to maneuver.
  • Each plate has a shape in a portion of a circle to clear the junction area between the link 170 and the operating plate 180 so as to easily disconnect the flap V, as is explained in more detail below.
  • the connecting rod 170 which is connected with the articulated arm 160 by the second articulation 164, is also connected, via a third articulation 172, to the operating plate 180.
  • This consists of a plate 182 traversed by slots 183 allowing it to be fastened, by means of screws, on the internal face of the shutter V.
  • the lights 183 allow adjustment of the position of the actuating plate 180 before final tightening of the screws to properly wedge the position of the flap V.
  • the third articulation 172 is retained in a yoke 184, advantageously constituted, again, by folded walls in the plate 182.
  • the distance separating the axis of the tenon from the first articulation 162 is smaller than the distance separating the second articulation 164 from the first articulation 162, so that a cylinder with a relatively short stroke and capable of producing a force quite high can be chosen.
  • the articulated mechanism 150 is also designed so that the flap V can be operated by hand in a conventional manner in case of power failure. he provides, moreover, an anti-pinch effect if the hand of a user is still present through the access opening during actuation of the cylinder.
  • the flap V In the retracted position of the cylinder 120, visible on the Fig. 9 , the flap V remains manoeuvrable manually between its two extreme positions. He returns to his upright position by the effect of gravity.
  • the second articulation 164 is slidably mounted in a groove 174 which extends longitudinally through the link 170. Under these conditions, it is possible to manually push the flap V towards its open position, as shown by the arrow R on the Fig. 9 this second articulation 164 can thus slide freely in the groove 174 by operating the flap.
  • the post 124 is slidably mounted in two slots 166 which respectively pass through the two constituent plates of the articulated arm 160.
  • the latter can then oscillate freely, by manually operating the flap V when the cylinder did not maneuver it to its open position, as suggested by the L arrow on this Fig. 9 .
  • the combination of these two means makes it possible to manually switch the flap to its maximum open position.
  • the two lights 166 are preferably in the form of a portion of a circle centered on the axis of the first articulation 162.
  • the radius on which the lights 166 are centered is less than the distance separating the second articulation 164 from the first articulation 162, so that a cylinder with a relatively short stroke and capable of producing a fairly high force can, again , to be chosen.
  • the operating device 100 is provided with means for disconnecting the link 170 with the operating plate 180.
  • the shutter can be detached from the articulated mechanism 150 and therefore the cylinder 120.
  • the shutter can then be opened to the outside.
  • the third articulation 172 which is retained in the yoke 184 is also retained in a housing 175 provided in the rod 170 and which opens in its lower part through a passage 176, so that said hinge 172 can, by simply lifting the rod is uncoupled from it.
  • the operating plate 180 is again connected to the cylinder via the articulated mechanism 150. This operation does not require any tools.
  • the mass of the rod is sufficient to maintain it coupled with the joint 172, by the effect of gravity.
  • the housing 175 is preferably an oblong groove to prevent any disengagement during the actuation of the cylinder 120.
  • the hinge 172 can be laterally out of the housing 175 and the yoke 184, after the removal of a removable retaining clip for holding in place said hinge.
  • the housing takes the form of a hole.
  • the operating device 100 can be sold in the form of a kit comprising the jack 120, the support plate 140, the articulated mechanism 150, the operating plate 180 and the control unit 130.
  • the kit can be installed easily on a piece of furniture, existing or in the course of manufacture, covering a container, to automate the opening of its access flap to said container.
  • the invention is also not limited to a piece of furniture equipped with a device for automatically operating an access flap towards a container. It relates generally to the opening and automatic closing of all types of access flaps normally closing an opening made in a wall.
  • a wall P through which is provided an opening O. It may be a hatch, equipment that is found in industrial kitchens.
  • a flap V normally closes the access of this opening.
  • the flap can be operated by means of an electric cylinder 120 between its closed position and a release position.
  • the yoke 102 for fixing the jack is secured to the inner face of the wall P.
  • the detector 110 is fixed on the outer face of the wall.
  • a return mechanism such as the articulated mechanism 150 described above can be interposed between the cylinder 120 and the flap V.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Operating, Guiding And Securing Of Roll- Type Closing Members (AREA)

Abstract

The device (100) has a proximity detector (110) detecting a presence of plate or person at a front of an opening (O). An electric jack (120) operates a shutter (V), where the electric jack and the detector are connected to a control unit that controls the operation of the jack for opening the shutter. The control unit is locked in a sealed case, and an articulated mechanism (150) has an arm mounted around an articulation (162).

Description

La présente invention concerne un mécanisme d'ouverture et de fermeture automatique d'un volet d'accès vers un contenant, par exemple une poubelle.The present invention relates to a mechanism for opening and closing an access flap automatically to a container, for example a trash can.

Un tel mécanisme d'ouverture d'un volet est utilisé, par exemple, lorsque l'on souhaite qu'un utilisateur ne soit pas obligé de pousser de la main un volet de fermeture d'un contenant de type poubelle.Such a mechanism for opening a shutter is used, for example, when it is desired that a user is not obliged to push a closure flap of a container-type trash.

Diverses solutions ont été proposées, mettant en oeuvre par exemple un moteur électrique entraînant un tambour d'enroulement d'un câble de manoeuvre d'un volet articulé entre sa position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture maximum. Ce mécanisme est en particulier décrit dans le brevet US-A-4 996 467 . Ce mécanisme comprend encore un émetteur/récepteur à infrarouge qui est monté sur la face avant de la poubelle pour détecter la présence d'une personne afin de mettre sous tension le moteur, par l'intermédiaire d'un circuit électronique, pendant un nombre de tours défini, ce qui enroule la corde et ouvre le couvercle. Une temporisation retarde la fermeture du couvercle en l'absence de personnes dans le champ de l'émetteur/récepteur.Various solutions have been proposed, using for example an electric motor driving a winding drum of a cable actuating a flap hinged between its closed position and a maximum open position. This mechanism is in particular described in the patent US-A-4,996,467 . This mechanism further comprises an infrared transmitter / receiver which is mounted on the front face of the bin to detect the presence of a person to power the motor, via an electronic circuit, for a number of times. defined turns, which wraps the rope and opens the lid. A delay delays the closing of the cover in the absence of people in the field of the transmitter / receiver.

Le demandeur a cherché une solution ne mettant pas en oeuvre de câble susceptible de se rompre ou de s'entortiller à l'usage.The applicant sought a solution that did not use a cable that could break or kink in use.

A cet effet, est proposé un dispositif de manoeuvre d'un volet de fermeture d'une ouverture prévue au travers d'une paroi, le volet étant mobile entre une position de fermeture et une position de dégagement de ladite ouverture; selon l'invention, le dispositif comprend un vérin électrique apte à manoeuvrer ledit volet.For this purpose, there is provided a device for operating a closure flap of an opening provided through a wall, the flap being movable between a closed position and a release position of said opening; according to the invention, the device comprises an electric jack adapted to maneuver said flap.

En fonctionnement, le vérin électrique présente une meilleure fiabilité d'usage qu'un tambour d'enroulement entraîné à rotation par un moteur électrique.In operation, the electric cylinder has a better reliability of use a winding drum rotated by an electric motor.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le dispositif comprend un détecteur de proximité disposé de manière à détecter une présence devant ladite ouverture.According to an additional feature of the invention, the device comprises a proximity detector arranged to detect a presence in front of said opening.

Ce détecteur va pouvoir être utilisé pour commander l'ouverture et la fermeture du volet.This detector can be used to control the opening and closing of the shutter.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le dispositif comprend une unité de commande à laquelle sont raccordés le vérin et le détecteur, l'unité de commande étant adaptée à commander le fonctionnement du vérin pour ouvrir le volet, dès lors qu'une présence a été détectée par le détecteur.According to an additional feature of the invention, the device comprises a control unit to which the jack and the detector are connected, the control unit being adapted to control the operation of the jack to open the shutter, since a presence was detected by the detector.

Le dispositif fonctionne de manière entièrement automatique quand il est alimenté électriquement.The device operates fully automatically when powered electrically.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, l'unité de commande incorpore une temporisation conçue pour retarder d'au moins une seconde l'alimentation du vérin pour ramener le volet vers sa position de fermeture, dès lors que le détecteur ne détecte aucune présence devant l'ouverture.According to an additional feature of the invention, the control unit incorporates a timer designed to delay the supply of the jack for at least one second to bring the shutter back to its closed position, provided that the detector detects no presence. in front of the opening.

Le volet se referme automatiquement après que l'utilisateur se soit éloigné.The shutter closes automatically after the user has moved away.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, l'unité de commande est alimentée par l'intermédiaire d'un transformateur délivrant une basse tension, inférieure ou égale à 24 V.According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the control unit is powered by means of a transformer delivering a low voltage, less than or equal to 24 V.

On obtient ainsi une grande sécurité de fonctionnement.This gives a great security of operation.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, l'unité de commande est enfermée dans un boîtier étanche.According to an additional feature of the invention, the control unit is enclosed in a sealed housing.

Elle est protégée de l'humidité, des produits de lavage, de la poussière.It is protected from moisture, detergents, dust.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le dispositif est monté dans un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incluant une paroi traversée par une ouverture d'accès vers ledit contenant.According to an additional feature of the invention, the device is mounted in a cabinet covering a container, including a wall through which an access opening to said container.

Dans cette construction, le meuble de recouvrement renferme typiquement une poubelle. Celle-ci apparaît normalement fermée. Ce n'est que lorsqu'un utilisateur s'approche du volet qu'il s'ouvre automatiquement sans qu'il soit nécessaire de le toucher. La fermeture est également automatique.In this construction, the cover cabinet typically contains a bin. This appears normally closed. Only when a user near the shutter it opens automatically without the need to touch it. The closure is also automatic.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le meuble comprend une tablette de recouvrement, et le détecteur est logé dans une cavité prévue au travers de la face inférieure de ladite tablette.According to an additional feature of the invention, the cabinet comprises a cover plate, and the detector is housed in a cavity provided through the underside of said tablet.

Le détecteur intégré à la construction du meuble demeure masqué du regard des utilisateurs.The detector integrated in the construction of the furniture remains hidden from the eyes of the users.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le dispositif de manoeuvre comprend un mécanisme articulé interposé entre le vérin et le volet, adapté à emmener ledit volet vers sa position de dégagement, lorsque la tige du vérin sort.According to an additional feature of the invention, the operating device comprises an articulated mechanism interposed between the jack and the flap, adapted to take said flap to its release position, when the rod of the jack out.

En inversant l'effet du sens de fonctionnement du vérin électrique, c'est-à-dire en obligeant que le soulèvement du volet vers sa position d'ouverture soit réalisé quand la tige du vérin sort, on adapte ses caractéristiques à son emploi. En effet, un vérin électrique est généralement plus efficace lorsqu'il pousse que lorsqu'il tire. On est ainsi quasi certain que le volet parvient dans sa position maximum d'ouverture, c'est-à-dire quand la tige du vérin a atteint sa fin de course, sans surdimensionner ledit vérin.By reversing the effect of the operating direction of the electric jack, that is to say by requiring that the lifting of the flap to its open position is achieved when the cylinder rod out, we adapt its characteristics to its use. Indeed, an electric cylinder is generally more effective when it grows than when it pulls. It is thus almost certain that the shutter reaches its maximum opening position, that is to say when the cylinder rod has reached its end of stroke, without oversizing said cylinder.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le mécanisme articulé comprend un bras monté de manière articulée autour d'une première articulation, le bras étant relié au vérin par l'intermédiaire d'un tenon articulé, une biellette étant interposée de manière articulée entre le bras et le volet.According to an additional feature of the invention, the articulated mechanism comprises an arm articulatedly mounted around a first articulation, the arm being connected to the jack by means of an articulated post, a link being interposed in an articulated manner between the arm and the shutter.

Lorsque la tige du vérin se déplace, elle entraîne le bras articulé qui déplace la biellette, cette dernière manoeuvrant le volet.When the rod of the cylinder moves, it drives the articulated arm that moves the rod, the latter manipulating the shutter.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le bras est relié avec la biellette par l'intermédiaire d'une seconde articulation et ladite articulation est apte à coulisser librement dans une rainure réalisée longitudinalement dans ladite biellette.According to an additional feature of the invention, the arm is connected with the link via a second link and said link is able to slide freely in a groove made longitudinally in said link.

Le volet demeure ainsi manoeuvrable à la main lorsqu'il est disposé dans sa position de fermeture. Cette faculté est utile en cas de panne de courant ou en cas de panne peu probable du vérin.The flap thus remains manoeuvrable by hand when it is arranged in its closed position. This option is useful in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of a cylinder failure.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le bras articulé comprend une paire de plaques qui encadrent le tenon ainsi que la biellette, le tenon étant monté libre à coulissement dans deux lumières qui traversent respectivement les deux plaques.According to an additional feature of the invention, the articulated arm comprises a pair of plates which surround the post as well as the link, the post being slidably mounted in two slots which pass respectively through the two plates.

Le volet demeure ainsi manoeuvrable à la main lorsqu'il est disposé dans sa position de fermeture. Cette faculté est utile en cas de panne de courant ou en cas de panne peu probable du vérin. La combinaison du coulissement de la seconde articulation dans la rainure et du coulissement du tenon dans les lumières, accroît la liberté de mouvement du volet jusque vers sa position maximale d'ouverture.The flap thus remains manoeuvrable by hand when it is arranged in its closed position. This option is useful in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of a cylinder failure. The combination of the sliding of the second joint in the groove and the sliding of the tenon in the lights, increases the freedom of movement of the flap to its maximum open position.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le dispositif incorpore une plaque de manoeuvre prévue pour être fixée sur le volet, ladite plaque étant reliée à la biellette par l'intermédiaire d'une troisième articulation susceptible d'être désaccouplée sans l'aide d'outils.According to an additional feature of the invention, the device incorporates an actuating plate intended to be fixed on the flap, said plate being connected to the connecting rod via a third joint capable of being uncoupled without the aid of 'tools.

En désaccouplant manuellement le volet on peut l'ouvrir vers l'extérieur pour le nettoyer, pour vérifier le fonctionnement correct du dispositif.By manually disconnecting the flap it can be opened to the outside for cleaning, to check the correct operation of the device.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le vérin est monté sur une platine support susceptible d'être fixée sur la tablette de recouvrement, la platine support comprenant une première chape de fixation du vérin, une seconde chape de retenue de la première articulation du bras.According to an additional feature of the invention, the jack is mounted on a support plate that can be fixed to the cover plate, the support plate comprising a first jack fixing yoke, a second yoke for retaining the first hinge of the arms.

On obtient ainsi un kit de manoeuvre d'un volet dont les différents constituants mécaniques sont pré assemblés entre eux.This gives a maneuvering kit of a shutter, the various mechanical components are pre-assembled between them.

Selon une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, le dispositif est monté sur une paroi traversée par une ouverture.According to an additional characteristic of the invention, the device is mounted on a wall traversed by an opening.

Dans cette variante de réalisation, le volet ferme et dégage automatiquement un passage d'accès au travers d'une paroi, à l'approche et à l'éloignement d'un objet, d'une personne d'un animal.In this embodiment, the shutter closes and automatically releases an access passage through a wall, the approach and the removal of an object, a person from an animal.

Les caractéristiques de l'invention mentionnées ci-dessus, ainsi que d'autres, apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d'un exemple de réalisation, ladite description étant faite en relation avec les dessins joints, parmi lesquels:

  • la Fig. 1 représente une vue latérale en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet fermant l'accès vers ledit contenant selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 2 représente une vue latérale en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet en cours de basculement vers une position d'ouverture permettant un_accès vers ledit contenant selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 3 représente une vue latérale en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet tourné dans une position d'ouverture maximum selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 4 représente une vue latérale en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet en cours de basculement vers sa position de fermeture
  • la Fig. 5 représente une vue en perspective d'une variante de réalisation d'un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 6 représente_une vue latérale partielle en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant la variante présentée sur la Fig. 5 d'un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet fermant l'accès vers ledit contenant selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 7 représente une vue latérale partielle en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant la variante présentée sur la Fig. 5 d'un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet en cours de basculement vers une position d'ouverture permettant un accès vers ledit contenant selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 8 représente une vue latérale partielle en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant la variante présentée sur la Fig. 5 d'un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet tourné dans une position d'ouverture maximum selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 9 représente une vue latérale partielle en coupe d'un meuble de recouvrement d'un contenant, incorporant la variante présentée sur la Fig. 5 d'un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet susceptible d'être manoeuvré à la main entre ses deux positions particulières selon l'invention,
  • la Fig. 10 représente une vue en perspective de la variante présentée sur la Fig. 5 d'un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet montrant un moyen de désaccouplement entre le volet et son organe de manoeuvre selon l'invention et,
  • la Fig. 11 représente une vue latérale en coupe d'une paroi traversée par une ouverture, incorporant un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet fermant l'accès au travers de ladite ouverture selon l'invention.
The characteristics of the invention mentioned above, as well as others, will appear more clearly on reading the following description of an exemplary embodiment, said description being given in relation to the attached drawings, among which:
  • the Fig. 1 represents a sectional side view of a piece of furniture covering a container, incorporating an automatic maneuvering device of a shutter closing the access to said container according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 2 represents a sectional side view of a container covering cabinet, incorporating an automatic maneuvering device for a shutter being tilted towards an open position allowing access to said container according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 3 represents a sectional side view of a container covering cabinet, incorporating an automatic device for operating a flap turned in a maximum open position according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 4 represents a sectional side view of a cabinet covering a container, incorporating a device for automatically operating a shutter during tilting to its closed position
  • the Fig. 5 represents a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a device for automatic operation of a shutter according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 6 represents a partial lateral sectional view of a container covering, incorporating the variant presented on the Fig. 5 an automatic maneuvering device for a flap closing access to said container according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 7 is a partial sectional side view of a container covering furniture, incorporating the variant shown on the Fig. 5 a device for automatically operating a shutter during tilting to an open position allowing access to said container according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 8 is a partial sectional side view of a container covering furniture, incorporating the variant shown on the Fig. 5 a device for automatic operation of a shutter rotated in a maximum open position according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 9 is a partial sectional side view of a container covering furniture, incorporating the variant shown on the Fig. 5 an automatic maneuvering device of a flap which can be manually operated between its two particular positions according to the invention,
  • the Fig. 10 represents a perspective view of the variant presented on the Fig. 5 a device for automatic operation of a shutter showing a means of uncoupling between the shutter and its actuator according to the invention and,
  • the Fig. 11 represents a sectional side view of a wall traversed by an opening, incorporating an automatic actuating device of a shutter closing the access through said opening according to the invention.

Sur la Fig. 1, un contenant C est présenté en étant logé dans un meuble M de recouvrement pour le masquer du regard. Ce contenant peut prendre la forme d'une poubelle de relativement grande capacité que l'on utilise habituellement dans les collectivités, dans les restaurants de type restauration rapide. Un sac jetable de réception des déchets est normalement placé dans la poubelle.On the Fig. 1 , a container C is presented by being housed in a furniture M cover to hide it from the eyes. This container may take the form of a relatively large capacity bin that is usually used in communities, in fast-food restaurants. A disposable garbage bag is normally placed in the garbage bin.

Le meuble M comprend une tablette de recouvrement Tc, disposée normalement de manière horizontale au-dessus du contenant, une paroi frontale Pf traversée, sous la tablette, par une ouverture O d'accès vers la poubelle, des parois latérales Pa et éventuellement une paroi dorsale Pd, si le meuble est destiné à ne pas être placé contre un mur, une cloison.The cabinet M comprises a cover plate Tc, arranged normally horizontally above the container, a front wall Pf crossed, under the shelf, through an opening O access to the bin, side walls Pa and possibly a wall dorsal Pd, if the furniture is intended not to be placed against a wall, a partition.

Un dispositif de manoeuvre 100 est monté dans le meuble M pour déplacer un volet V, mobile entre une position de fermeture de l'ouverture O, visible sur cette Fig. 1 et une position de dégagement de ladite ouverture, visible sur la Fig. 3. Dans cette position d'ouverture, un accès direct vers la poubelle est permis pour, par exemple, déverser le contenu d'un plateau, tels que des emballages usagés, dans ladite poubelle ou y jeter divers objets usagés.An operating device 100 is mounted in the cabinet M to move a flap V, movable between a closed position of the opening O, visible on this Fig. 1 and a release position of said opening, visible on the Fig. 3 . In this open position, direct access to the trash is permitted for example, to dump the contents of a tray, such as used packaging, in said trash or throw various used objects.

Le dispositif de manoeuvre 100 comprend essentiellement, un détecteur de proximité 110, un organe de manoeuvre 120 du volet entre ses deux positions remarquables, et une unité de commande 130 apte à commander de manière entièrement automatique, le mouvement de manoeuvre du volet, lorsqu'un utilisateur se présente devant le meuble pour utiliser la poubelle.The actuating device 100 essentially comprises a proximity detector 110, an actuator 120 of the flap between its two remarkable positions, and a control unit 130 able to control the shutter manually when the flap is actuated in a fully automatic manner. a user comes to the furniture to use the trash.

Le détecteur de proximité 110 est positionné sous la tablette Tc, de manière à détecter une présence en face de l'ouverture d'accès à la poubelle. Il est avantageusement logé dans une cavité Cv prévue au travers de sa face inférieure pour ne pas apparaître du meuble. Il est constitué, dans un mode de réalisation préférentiel, d'une cellule photoélectrique. La cellule choisie est de préférence à champ d'action réglable pour adapter sa sensibilité à son environnement d'utilisation. Il peut encore se présenter sous la forme d'un détecteur à infrarouge. Il est orienté vers l'avant du volet pour exploiter sa meilleure sensibilité. Le détecteur est raccordé à l'unité de commande 130.The proximity detector 110 is positioned under the tablet Tc, so as to detect a presence in front of the access opening to the trash. It is advantageously housed in a cavity Cv provided through its lower face to avoid appearing furniture. It is constituted, in a preferred embodiment, a photoelectric cell. The selected cell is preferably adjustable field of action to adapt its sensitivity to its environment of use. It can still be in the form of an infrared detector. It is oriented towards the front of the shutter to exploit its best sensitivity. The detector is connected to the control unit 130.

Le volet V se présente sous la forme d'une paroi, plane sur la Fig. 1, apte à obturer l'ouverture O, dans sa position de fermeture. Il est monté de manière articulée par l'intermédiaire d'une charnière Ch fixée, d'une part, sur la face inférieure de la tablette Tc et, d'autre part, sur la face interne du volet V, dans sa partie haute. La charnière peut être constituée en variante de réalisation d'une paire de paumelles d'axe commun montées latéralement sur le volet et prenant ancrage dans les parois latérales Pa. La charnière peut encore prendre la forme d'un axe traversant le volet en étant retenu dans les parois latérales Pa.The shutter V is in the form of a wall, flat on the Fig. 1 , able to close the opening O, in its closed position. It is mounted in an articulated manner by means of a hinge Ch fixed, on the one hand, on the lower face of the tablet Tc and, on the other hand, on the inner face of the flap V, in its upper part. The hinge may be constituted as an alternative embodiment of a pair of common axis hinges mounted laterally on the flap and taking root in the walls Lateral Pa. The hinge can still take the form of an axis passing through the flap being retained in the side walls Pa.

Dans un mode de réalisation, non représenté, le volet est monté à coulissement.In one embodiment, not shown, the flap is slidably mounted.

L'organe de manoeuvre 120 du volet V est dans l'invention constitué d'un vérin et plus particulièrement d'un vérin électrique, susceptible d'être alimenté en énergie, par l'intermédiaire de l'unité de commande 130, par une simple prise électrique. Il est solidaire par une de ses extrémités, à une première chape 102 fixée dans le meuble, et de préférence sous la tablette Tc, et il est solidaire par son autre extrémité, à une seconde chape 104 fixée contre la face interne du volet V.The actuator 120 of the shutter V is in the invention constituted by a jack and more particularly by an electric jack, which can be supplied with energy, via the control unit 130, by a simple electrical outlet. It is secured by one of its ends, a first yoke 102 fixed in the cabinet, and preferably in the tablet Tc, and it is secured by its other end to a second clevis 104 fixed against the internal face of the flap V.

L'unité de commande est alimentée par un transformateur électrique à sortie en basse tension, par exemple 24 V, pour procurer une grande sécurité d'utilisation du dispositif.The control unit is powered by a low voltage output electric transformer, for example 24 V, to provide a high security of use of the device.

Elle alimente le détecteur 110 et reçoit de lui des signaux qu'elle traite. Elle alimente également le vérin électrique 120 pour le faire fonctionner dans ses deux sens de travail. Elle incorpore un calculateur traitant les signaux du détecteur pour alimenter le vérin. L'unité de commande 130 et/ou son transformateur d'alimentation sont logés dans un boîtier étanche Be pour les préserver de l'humidité relative et des produits de nettoyage périodique de l'enceinte du meuble.It supplies the detector 110 and receives signals from it that it processes. It also feeds the electric cylinder 120 to operate in both directions of work. It incorporates a computer processing the detector signals to power the cylinder. The control unit 130 and / or its power transformer are housed in a waterproof housing Be to preserve the relative humidity and periodic cleaning products of the cabinet furniture.

Lorsque, comme cela apparaît sur la Fig. 2, le détecteur 110 détecte la présence d'un plateau Pl ou d'une personne postée devant le meuble de poubelle pour y jeter quelque chose, l'unité de commande 130 alimente le vérin électrique 120 vers sa position « tige rentrée » suggérée par la flèche F-, si bien que le volet V bascule en direction de sa position d'ouverture maximum et dont le mouvement est repéré par flèche V-. Sur la Fig. 3, l'utilisateur peut alors déverser le contenu de son plateau ou jeter ce qu'il souhaite dans la poubelle. L'unité de commande incorpore une temporisation qui retarde d'une seconde ou de quelques secondes, l'alimentation du vérin pour ramener le volet vers sa position de fermeture, dès lors que le détecteur 110 ne détecte aucune présence devant l'ouverture. Ce décalage temporel à la fermeture évite que le volet ne touche les mains de l'utilisateur ou les déchets en cours de dépose. A l'issue de ce délai, l'unité de commande alimente le vérin vers sa position « tige sortie » comme le suggère la flèche F+ sur la Fig. 4, et le volet dont le mouvement est indiqué par la flèche V+, ferme l'ouverture O.When, as it appears on the Fig. 2 , the detector 110 detects the presence of a plate P1 or a person posted in front of the bin furniture to throw something, the control unit 130 feeds the electric cylinder 120 to its "retracted stem" position suggested by the arrow F, so that the flap V flips towards its maximum open position and whose movement is indicated by arrow V-. On the Fig. 3 , the user can then pour the contents of his tray or throw what he wants in the trash. The control unit incorporates a delay which delays by a second or a few seconds, supplying the jack to return the flap to its closed position, since the detector 110 detects no presence in front of the opening. This time lag at closing prevents the flap from touching the user's hands or the waste being removed. At the end of this period, the control unit feeds the jack to its position "stem out" as suggested by the arrow F + on the Fig. 4 , and the flap whose movement is indicated by the arrow V +, closes the opening O.

On remarquera que l'ouverture, qui est réalisée dans le mode de réalisation proposé au travers de la paroi frontale, pourrait être réalisée, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée de l'invention, au travers d'une autre paroi, par exemple une paroi supérieure du meuble.It will be noted that the opening, which is made in the embodiment proposed through the front wall, could be made, in a non-illustrated embodiment of the invention, through another wall, for example a upper wall of the furniture.

Par ailleurs, le meuble peut être aménagé pour servir directement de contenant, par exemple en utilisant un sac poubelle, sans le contenant C présenté aux Figs. 1 à 4.Furthermore, the furniture can be arranged to serve directly as a container, for example by using a garbage bag, without the container C presented to the Figs. 1 to 4 .

Le dispositif de manoeuvre d'un volet de fermeture de l'invention est d'une construction simple. Il est peu onéreux. Il peut facilement être adapté sur des équipements existants.The operating device of a closure flap of the invention is of a simple construction. It is inexpensive. It can easily be adapted to existing equipment.

Dans la variante de réalisation présentée sur la Fig. 5, le dispositif de manoeuvre 100 se compose d'une platine support 140 fixée sur la face inférieure de la tablette de recouvrement Tc et sur laquelle est fixé un vérin électrique 120, d'un mécanisme articulé 150 interposé entre le vérin 120 et le volet V de sorte que le vérin puisse manoeuvrer le volet entre ses deux positions extrêmes.In the variant embodiment presented on the Fig. 5 , the operating device 100 consists of a support plate 140 fixed on the underside of the cover plate Tc and on which is fixed an electric cylinder 120, an articulated mechanism 150 interposed between the cylinder 120 and the flap V so that the cylinder can operate the shutter between its two extreme positions.

Le mécanisme articulé 150 est chargé d'inverser l'action du vérin 120 de sorte que, lorsque la tige du vérin sort, le volet est soulevé vers sa position d'ouverture. Inversement lorsque la tige du vérin rentre, le volet est abaissé vers sa position de fermeture. Dit autrement, le vérin pousse pour ouvrir le volet et tire pour le refermer.The hinged mechanism 150 is responsible for reversing the action of the cylinder 120 so that when the cylinder rod exits, the flap is raised to its open position. Conversely, when the cylinder rod returns, the flap is lowered to its closed position. In other words, the jack pushes to open the shutter and pulls to close it.

Il est utile de préciser que la force que peut développer un vérin électrique est en principe plus importante lorsqu'il pousse que lorsqu'il tire. Le mécanisme articulé 150 adapte ainsi les caractéristiques du vérin électrique à la tâche qui lui est demandée, car l'effort qu'il doit délivrer pour soulever le volet vers sa position d'ouverture est plus important que l'effort qu'il doit développer pour l'abaisser. En effet, le volet V peut revenir vers sa position verticale de fermeture sous l'effet de la gravité et de ce fait ne sollicite pas le vérin.It is useful to specify that the force that can develop an electric jack is in principle more important when it grows than when it pulls. The articulated mechanism 150 thus adapts the characteristics of the electric jack to the task that is asked of it, because the effort that it must deliver to raise the shutter towards its open position is more important than the effort that it must develop. to lower it. Indeed, the flap V can return to its vertical position of closure under the effect of gravity and therefore does not solicit the cylinder.

Le mécanisme articulé 150 se compose d'un bras articulé 160 susceptible d'être déplacé par le vérin, d'une biellette 170 montée de manière articulée entre le bras 160 et une plaque de manoeuvre 180 solidaire du volet V.The articulated mechanism 150 consists of an articulated arm 160 that can be moved by the jack, a rod 170 mounted in an articulated manner between the arm 160 and an actuating plate 180 secured to the flap V.

La platine support 140 est constituée d'une plaque 142 traversée de lumières 143 permettant sa fixation, par l'intermédiaire de vis, sur la face inférieure de la tablette de recouvrement Tc. Les lumières 143 autorisent un réglage de la position de la platine 140 avant le serrage final des vis pour caler convenablement la position du volet V.The support plate 140 consists of a plate 142 traversed by lights 143 for fixing, by means of screws, on the underside of the cover plate Tc. The lights 143 allow adjustment of the position of the plate 140 before the final tightening of the screws to properly wedge the position of the flap V.

La platine support 140 est pourvue d'une première chape 144 permettant de fixer, de manière articulée, le vérin 120 et d'une seconde chape 146 permettant de fixer le bras articulé 160. Les chapes 144 et 146 sont avantageusement constituées de parois pliées parallèlement.The support plate 140 is provided with a first yoke 144 making it possible to fix, in an articulated manner, the jack 120 and a second yoke 146 enabling the articulated arm 160 to be fixed. The yokes 144 and 146 advantageously consist of parallel folded walls. .

Le bras articulé 160 est traversé par une première articulation 162 le reliant à la seconde chape 146 et par une seconde articulation 164 le reliant avec la biellette 170.The articulated arm 160 is traversed by a first hinge 162 connecting it to the second yoke 146 and a second hinge 164 connecting it with the link 170.

La tige du vérin 120 est équipée d'un tenon qui est monté de manière articulée avec le bras 160 de sorte que lorsque la tige du vérin 120 sort, le bras articulé 160 tourne en direction du vérin 120. Ce dernier est fixé par une articulation 122 sur la première chape 144. Le tenon est visible sur la Fig. 6, sous la référence 124.The rod of the jack 120 is equipped with a pin which is hingedly mounted with the arm 160 so that when the rod of the jack 120 exits, the articulated arm 160 rotates towards the jack 120. The latter is fixed by an articulation 122 on the first clevis 144. The tenon is visible on the Fig. 6 under the reference 124.

Sur la Fig. 5, le bras articulé 160 est avantageusement constitué d'une paire de plaques identiques qui encadrent le tenon ainsi que la biellette 170 pour la manoeuvrer. Chaque plaque présente une forme en portion de cercle pour dégager la zone de jonction entre la biellette 170 et la plaque de manoeuvre 180 afin de pouvoir facilement désaccoupler le volet V, comme cela est expliqué plus en détail ci-après.On the Fig. 5 , the articulated arm 160 is advantageously constituted by a pair of identical plates which frame the pin and the link 170 to maneuver. Each plate has a shape in a portion of a circle to clear the junction area between the link 170 and the operating plate 180 so as to easily disconnect the flap V, as is explained in more detail below.

La biellette 170, qui est reliée avec le bras articulé 160 par la seconde articulation 164, est aussi reliée, par l'intermédiaire d'une troisième articulation 172, avec la plaque de manoeuvre 180.The connecting rod 170, which is connected with the articulated arm 160 by the second articulation 164, is also connected, via a third articulation 172, to the operating plate 180.

Celle-ci est constituée d'une plaque 182 traversée de lumières 183 permettant sa fixation, par l'intermédiaire de vis, sur la face interne du volet V. Les lumières 183 autorisent un réglage de la position de la plaque de manoeuvre 180 avant le serrage final des vis pour caler convenablement la position du volet V.This consists of a plate 182 traversed by slots 183 allowing it to be fastened, by means of screws, on the internal face of the shutter V. The lights 183 allow adjustment of the position of the actuating plate 180 before final tightening of the screws to properly wedge the position of the flap V.

La troisième articulation 172 est retenue dans une chape 184, constituée avantageusement là encore, de parois repliées dans la plaque 182.The third articulation 172 is retained in a yoke 184, advantageously constituted, again, by folded walls in the plate 182.

On remarquera que la distance séparant l'axe du tenon, de la première articulation 162 est inférieure à la distance séparant la seconde articulation 164, de la première articulation 162, de sorte qu'un vérin à relativement faible course et capable de produire un effort assez élevé peut être choisi.It will be noted that the distance separating the axis of the tenon from the first articulation 162 is smaller than the distance separating the second articulation 164 from the first articulation 162, so that a cylinder with a relatively short stroke and capable of producing a force quite high can be chosen.

Ainsi, et comme cela apparaît sur la Fig. 7, lorsque la tige du vérin 120 sort, le volet V est déplacé autour de l'axe de sa charnière Ch vers sa position d'ouverture, comme le suggère la flèche V-.So, and as it appears on the Fig. 7 when the cylinder rod 120 exits, the flap V is moved around the axis of its hinge Ch to its open position, as suggested by the arrow V-.

Le mécanisme articulé 150 est également conçu de manière à ce que le volet V puisse être manoeuvré à la main de façon classique en cas de panne de courant. Il procure, par ailleurs, un effet anti-pincement si la main d'un utilisateur est encore présente au travers de l'ouverture d'accès pendant la manoeuvre du vérin.The articulated mechanism 150 is also designed so that the flap V can be operated by hand in a conventional manner in case of power failure. he provides, moreover, an anti-pinch effect if the hand of a user is still present through the access opening during actuation of the cylinder.

Dans la position tige rentrée du vérin 120, visible sur la Fig. 9, le volet V demeure manoeuvrable manuellement entre ses deux positions extrêmes. Il revient dans sa position verticale par l'effet de la gravité.In the retracted position of the cylinder 120, visible on the Fig. 9 , the flap V remains manoeuvrable manually between its two extreme positions. He returns to his upright position by the effect of gravity.

Pour parvenir à ce résultat, la seconde articulation 164 est montée coulissante dans une rainure 174 qui traverse longitudinalement la biellette 170. Dans ces conditions, il est possible de repousser manuellement le volet V vers sa position d'ouverture, comme le montre la flèche R sur la Fig. 9, cette seconde articulation 164 pouvant ainsi coulisser librement dans la rainure 174 en manoeuvrant le volet.To achieve this result, the second articulation 164 is slidably mounted in a groove 174 which extends longitudinally through the link 170. Under these conditions, it is possible to manually push the flap V towards its open position, as shown by the arrow R on the Fig. 9 this second articulation 164 can thus slide freely in the groove 174 by operating the flap.

Pour augmenter la course du volet V, le tenon 124 est monté libre à coulissement dans deux lumières 166 qui traversent respectivement les deux plaques constitutives du bras articulé 160. Celui-ci peut alors osciller librement, en manoeuvrant manuellement le volet V quand le vérin ne l'a pas manoeuvré vers sa position d'ouverture, comme le suggère la flèche L sur cette Fig. 9. La combinaison de ces deux moyens permet de basculer manuellement le volet jusqu'à sa position d'ouverture maximum. Les deux lumières 166 sont de préférence en forme de portion de cercle centré sur l'axe de la première articulation 162.To increase the stroke of the flap V, the post 124 is slidably mounted in two slots 166 which respectively pass through the two constituent plates of the articulated arm 160. The latter can then oscillate freely, by manually operating the flap V when the cylinder did not maneuver it to its open position, as suggested by the L arrow on this Fig. 9 . The combination of these two means makes it possible to manually switch the flap to its maximum open position. The two lights 166 are preferably in the form of a portion of a circle centered on the axis of the first articulation 162.

On remarquera que le rayon sur lequel sont centrées les lumières 166 est inférieur à la distance séparant la seconde articulation 164 de la première articulation 162, de sorte qu'un vérin à relativement faible course et capable de produire un effort assez élevé peut, là encore, être choisi.It will be noted that the radius on which the lights 166 are centered is less than the distance separating the second articulation 164 from the first articulation 162, so that a cylinder with a relatively short stroke and capable of producing a fairly high force can, again , to be chosen.

Pour faciliter la maintenance du dispositif de manoeuvre 100, pour nettoyer le volet V, le dispositif de manoeuvre 100 est pourvu d'un moyen de déconnexion de la biellette 170 avec la plaque de manoeuvre 180. Le volet peut être désolidarisé du mécanisme articulé 150 et par conséquent du vérin 120.To facilitate the maintenance of the operating device 100, to clean the shutter V, the operating device 100 is provided with means for disconnecting the link 170 with the operating plate 180. The shutter can be detached from the articulated mechanism 150 and therefore the cylinder 120.

Le volet peut alors être ouvert vers l'extérieur. Sur la Fig. 10, la troisième articulation 172 qui est retenue dans la chape 184 est également retenue dans un logement 175 prévu dans la biellette 170 et qui débouche dans sa partie inférieure au travers d'un passage 176, de sorte que ladite articulation 172 puisse, en soulevant simplement la biellette être désaccouplée de celle-ci. En amenant la biellette 170 de sorte que le passage 176 soit positionné au-dessus de l'articulation 172, et en abaissant ladite biellette, la plaque de manoeuvre 180 est à nouveau reliée au vérin par l'intermédiaire du mécanisme articulé 150. Cette opération ne nécessite aucun outil. La masse de la biellette suffit pour la maintenir accouplée avec l'articulation 172, par l'effet de la gravité. Le logement 175 est de préférence une rainure oblongue pour interdire tout désaccouplement pendant la manoeuvre du vérin 120.The shutter can then be opened to the outside. On the Fig. 10 , the third articulation 172 which is retained in the yoke 184 is also retained in a housing 175 provided in the rod 170 and which opens in its lower part through a passage 176, so that said hinge 172 can, by simply lifting the rod is uncoupled from it. By bringing the link 170 so that the passage 176 is positioned above the articulation 172, and by lowering said link, the operating plate 180 is again connected to the cylinder via the articulated mechanism 150. This operation does not require any tools. The mass of the rod is sufficient to maintain it coupled with the joint 172, by the effect of gravity. The housing 175 is preferably an oblong groove to prevent any disengagement during the actuation of the cylinder 120.

En variante de réalisation, l'articulation 172 peut être sortie latéralement du logement 175 et de la chape 184, après le retrait d'une agrafe de retenue démontable permettant de maintenir en place ladite articulation. Le logement prend la forme d'un trou.As an alternative embodiment, the hinge 172 can be laterally out of the housing 175 and the yoke 184, after the removal of a removable retaining clip for holding in place said hinge. The housing takes the form of a hole.

Le dispositif de manoeuvre 100 peut être vendu sous la forme d'un kit comprenant le vérin 120, la platine support 140, le mécanisme articulé 150, la plaque de manoeuvre 180 ainsi que l'unité de commande 130. Le kit peut être installé facilement sur un meuble, existant ou en cours de fabrication, de recouvrement d'un contenant, pour automatiser l'ouverture de son volet d'accès vers ledit contenant.The operating device 100 can be sold in the form of a kit comprising the jack 120, the support plate 140, the articulated mechanism 150, the operating plate 180 and the control unit 130. The kit can be installed easily on a piece of furniture, existing or in the course of manufacture, covering a container, to automate the opening of its access flap to said container.

L'invention n'est également pas limitée à un meuble équipé d'un dispositif de manoeuvre automatique d'un volet d'accès vers un contenant. Elle se rapporte de manière générale à l'ouverture et à la fermeture automatique de tous types de volets d'accès fermant normalement une ouverture réalisée dans une paroi.The invention is also not limited to a piece of furniture equipped with a device for automatically operating an access flap towards a container. It relates generally to the opening and automatic closing of all types of access flaps normally closing an opening made in a wall.

Sur la Fig. 11, est présentée une paroi P au travers de laquelle est prévue une ouverture O. Il peut s'agir d'un passe-plat, équipement que l'on rencontre dans les cuisines industrielles. Un volet V ferme normalement l'accès de cette ouverture. Le volet est susceptible d'être manoeuvré par l'intermédiaire d'un vérin électrique 120 entre sa position de fermeture et une position de dégagement. La chape 102 de fixation du vérin est solidaire de la face interne de la paroi P. Le détecteur 110 est fixé sur la face externe de la paroi. Un mécanisme de renvoi tel que le mécanisme articulé 150 décrit ci-avant peut être interposé entre le vérin 120 et le volet V.On the Fig. 11 is shown a wall P through which is provided an opening O. It may be a hatch, equipment that is found in industrial kitchens. A flap V normally closes the access of this opening. The flap can be operated by means of an electric cylinder 120 between its closed position and a release position. The yoke 102 for fixing the jack is secured to the inner face of the wall P. The detector 110 is fixed on the outer face of the wall. A return mechanism such as the articulated mechanism 150 described above can be interposed between the cylinder 120 and the flap V.

Claims (14)

Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre d'un volet (V) de fermeture d'une ouverture (O) prévue au travers d'une paroi (Pf, P), le volet (V) étant mobile entre une position de fermeture et une position de dégagement de ladite ouverture, le dispositif comprenant un détecteur de proximité (110) disposé de manière à détecter une présence devant ladite ouverture (O), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un vérin électrique (120) apte à manoeuvrer ledit volet.Device (100) for operating a shutter (V) for closing an opening (O) provided through a wall (Pf, P), the shutter (V) being movable between a closed position and a position disengagement of said opening, the device comprising a proximity detector (110) arranged to detect a presence in front of said opening (O), characterized in that it comprises an electric jack (120) adapted to manipulate said flap. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une unité de commande (130) à laquelle sont raccordés le vérin (120) et le détecteur (110), l'unité de commande étant adaptée à commander le fonctionnement du vérin (120) pour ouvrir le volet (V), dès lors qu'une présence a été détectée par le détecteur (110).Operating device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a control unit (130) to which the cylinder (120) and the detector (110) are connected, the control unit being adapted to control the operation of the jack (120) to open the shutter (V), as soon as a presence has been detected by the detector (110). Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de commande (310) incorpore une temporisation conçue pour retarder d'au moins une seconde l'alimentation du vérin (120) pour ramener le volet (V) vers sa position de fermeture, dès lors que le détecteur (110) ne détecte aucune présence devant l'ouverture.Maneuvering device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that the control unit (310) incorporates a timer designed to delay the supply of the jack (120) by at least one second to bring back the shutter (V). towards its closed position, since the detector (110) detects no presence in front of the opening. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de commande (130) est alimentée par l'intermédiaire d'un transformateur délivrant une basse tension, inférieure ou égale à 24 V.Maneuvering device (100) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the control unit (130) is fed via a transformer delivering a low voltage, less than or equal to 24 V. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 2, 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de commande (130) est enfermée dans un boîtier étanche (Be).Operating device (100) according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the control unit (130) is enclosed in a sealed housing (Be). Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est monté dans un meuble (M) de recouvrement d'un contenant (C), incluant une paroi (Pf) traversée par une ouverture (O) d'accès vers ledit contenant (C).Maneuvering device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is mounted in a piece of furniture (M) covering a container (C), including a wall (Pf) traversed by an opening ( O) access to said container (C). Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le meuble (M) comprend une tablette de recouvrement (Tc), et en ce que le détecteur (110) est logé dans une cavité (Cv) prévue au travers de la face inférieure de ladite tablette.Maneuvering device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the cabinet (M) comprises a cover plate (Tc), and in that the detector (110) is housed in a cavity (Cv) provided through the underside of said tablet. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un mécanisme articulé (150) interposé entre le vérin (120) et le volet (V), adapté à emmener ledit volet vers sa position de dégagement, lorsque la tige du vérin sort.Operating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an articulated mechanism (150) interposed between the cylinder (120) and the flap (V), adapted to take said flap to its release position, when the rod of the cylinder out. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme articulé (150) comprend un bras (160) monté de manière articulée autour d'une première articulation (162), le bras étant relié au vérin (120) par l'intermédiaire d'un tenon (124) articulé, une biellette (170) étant interposée de manière articulée entre le bras (160) et le volet (V).Maneuvering device (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the articulated mechanism (150) comprises an arm (160) articulatedly mounted around a first articulation (162), the arm being connected to the cylinder (120) by means of a hinge (124) hinged, a link (170) being interposed in an articulated manner between the arm (160) and the flap (V). Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que le bras (160) est relié avec la biellette (170) par l'intermédiaire d'une seconde articulation (164) et en ce que ladite articulation est apte à coulisser librement dans une rainure (174) réalisée longitudinalement dans ladite biellette.Maneuvering device (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that the arm (160) is connected to the link (170) via a second articulation (164) and in that said articulation is able to slide freely in a groove (174) made longitudinally in said link. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 9 ou 10, caractérisé en ce que le bras articulé (160) comprend une paire de plaques qui encadrent le tenon ainsi que la biellette (170) et en ce que le tenon (124) est monté libre à coulissement dans deux lumières (166) qui traversent respectivement les deux plaques.Maneuvering device (100) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the articulated arm (160) comprises a pair of plates which surround the post as well as the link (170) and in that the post (124) is mounted free sliding in two lights (166) which cross respectively the two plates. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon la revendication 9, 10 ou 11, caractérisé en qu'il incorpore une plaque de manoeuvre (180) prévue pour être fixée sur le volet (V), ladite plaque étant reliée à la biellette (170) par l'intermédiaire d'une troisième articulation (172) susceptible d'être désaccouplée sans l'aide d'outils.Maneuvering device (100) according to claim 9, 10 or 11, characterized in that it incorporates an actuating plate (180) intended to be fixed on the flap (V), said plate being connected to the connecting rod (170) by via a third articulation (172) which can be uncoupled without the aid of tools. Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le vérin (120) est monté sur une platine support (140) susceptible d'être fixée sur la tablette de recouvrement (Tc), la platine support (140) comprenant une première chape (144) de fixation du vérin (120), une seconde chape (146) de retenue de la première articulation (162) du bras (160).Maneuvering device (100) according to any one of Claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the jack (120) is mounted on a support plate (140) which can be fixed on the cover plate (Tc), the support plate (140) comprising a first yoke (144) for fixing the jack (120), a second yoke (146) for retaining the first hinge (162) of the arm (160). Dispositif (100) de manoeuvre selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est monté sur une paroi (P) traversée par une ouverture (O).Operating device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is mounted on a wall (P) traversed by an opening (O).
EP20110167666 2010-05-28 2011-05-26 Device for operating a shutter Withdrawn EP2390451A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR1054132A FR2960586B1 (en) 2010-05-28 2010-05-28 DEVICE FOR MANEUVERING A SHUTTER

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2390451A1 true EP2390451A1 (en) 2011-11-30

Family

ID=43558377

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP20110167666 Withdrawn EP2390451A1 (en) 2010-05-28 2011-05-26 Device for operating a shutter

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP2390451A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2960586B1 (en)

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN106907076A (en) * 2017-04-04 2017-06-30 扬州金威环保科技有限公司 A kind of automatic door operator of new vertical garbage container
CN108529091A (en) * 2018-05-07 2018-09-14 深圳市粤能环保科技有限公司 Recycling bins
CN112647142A (en) * 2020-12-15 2021-04-13 江苏关怀医疗科技有限公司 A washing automatically-controlled door for spinning line washing section
EP3919712A1 (en) 2020-06-01 2021-12-08 Soluciones Conceptuales E Innovacion S.L. Device for automatic opening and closing a gate
CN115341822A (en) * 2022-08-29 2022-11-15 贵州航天天马机电科技有限公司 Direct-push type mechanical uncovering mechanism

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4996467A (en) 1989-12-22 1991-02-26 Day Jong Yih Garbage container
US5375374A (en) * 1993-12-06 1994-12-27 Rohraff, Sr.; Harry Combination manual and electric door opener
FR2827332A1 (en) * 2001-07-16 2003-01-17 Jean Jacques Vial Support for pivot of power cylinder opening and closing a gate comprises bracket with two parallel flanges for pivoting coupling plate
US20060086047A1 (en) * 2004-10-26 2006-04-27 Heitel Robert G Adjustable pitch mounting bracket for lateral arm awnings
WO2006084774A1 (en) * 2005-02-10 2006-08-17 Westermann Kg Waste collector
WO2007144123A1 (en) * 2006-06-16 2007-12-21 Gualtiero Bordoni Waste container
EP2103554A1 (en) * 2008-03-20 2009-09-23 EME Elektro-Metall Export GmbH Refuse cover of a refuse receptacle, in particular for a vehicle
FR2937672A1 (en) * 2008-10-29 2010-04-30 Michel Gelin Autonomous motorized device for remote controlled leaves i.e. shutters, of window, has gear motor, and electronic card programmed to create offset at time of opening leaf with respect to other leaf after receiving common emitting signal

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4996467A (en) 1989-12-22 1991-02-26 Day Jong Yih Garbage container
US5375374A (en) * 1993-12-06 1994-12-27 Rohraff, Sr.; Harry Combination manual and electric door opener
FR2827332A1 (en) * 2001-07-16 2003-01-17 Jean Jacques Vial Support for pivot of power cylinder opening and closing a gate comprises bracket with two parallel flanges for pivoting coupling plate
US20060086047A1 (en) * 2004-10-26 2006-04-27 Heitel Robert G Adjustable pitch mounting bracket for lateral arm awnings
WO2006084774A1 (en) * 2005-02-10 2006-08-17 Westermann Kg Waste collector
WO2007144123A1 (en) * 2006-06-16 2007-12-21 Gualtiero Bordoni Waste container
EP2103554A1 (en) * 2008-03-20 2009-09-23 EME Elektro-Metall Export GmbH Refuse cover of a refuse receptacle, in particular for a vehicle
FR2937672A1 (en) * 2008-10-29 2010-04-30 Michel Gelin Autonomous motorized device for remote controlled leaves i.e. shutters, of window, has gear motor, and electronic card programmed to create offset at time of opening leaf with respect to other leaf after receiving common emitting signal

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN106907076A (en) * 2017-04-04 2017-06-30 扬州金威环保科技有限公司 A kind of automatic door operator of new vertical garbage container
CN108529091A (en) * 2018-05-07 2018-09-14 深圳市粤能环保科技有限公司 Recycling bins
EP3919712A1 (en) 2020-06-01 2021-12-08 Soluciones Conceptuales E Innovacion S.L. Device for automatic opening and closing a gate
CN112647142A (en) * 2020-12-15 2021-04-13 江苏关怀医疗科技有限公司 A washing automatically-controlled door for spinning line washing section
CN115341822A (en) * 2022-08-29 2022-11-15 贵州航天天马机电科技有限公司 Direct-push type mechanical uncovering mechanism

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
FR2960586A1 (en) 2011-12-02
FR2960586B1 (en) 2015-04-24

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CA2356334C (en) Rope grab for lifeline
EP2390451A1 (en) Device for operating a shutter
EP0356292B1 (en) Sanitary module for automatic cleaning, having a pivoting back
CA2348711A1 (en) Device for locking/unlocking, by gravity, the lid of a container and container equipped therewith
EP2543481A1 (en) Handle system for roller cabinet
FR2597524A1 (en) SANITARY MODULE WITH AUTOMATIC CLEANING
WO2010094867A1 (en) Light box with spring-loaded scissor-stay opening
FR3023265A1 (en) REMOVABLE COVER CHEST
WO2016097645A1 (en) Cleaning appliance with airflow
EP1198191B1 (en) Hand operated electric whisk/mixer
WO2015140433A1 (en) Casing device having a lifting system for an electrical household appliance such as a dishwasher or a piece of furniture having a drawer
FR2646202A1 (en) Operating device for opening and closing at least one flap
FR2989958A1 (en) Waste container i.e. dust bin for storage of household refuse in kitchen of home, has detection sensor controlling drive unit for passage of movable part of lid to open position, where sensor is placed in lower housing part of barrel
FR2976791A1 (en) Retractable barrier for maintaining patient lying on healthcare bed, has locking devices respectively mounted on rotational axes of posts with respect to supports, where locking devices lock respective posts in service position
EP3193690B1 (en) Industrial or urban vacuum cleaner
EP3214245A1 (en) Door, in particular a fire-protection door provided with a safety device
FR3019161A1 (en) REMOVABLE BIN WITH FACADE OPENING
FR2692460A1 (en) Feeding aid for handicapped person - has rotating bowl and actuator lifting spoon, both controlled by remote ultrasound system with pushbutton control
EP2604157B1 (en) Lockable cooking appliance
EP3924581B1 (en) Device for assisting the movement of an opening element of a motor vehicle
FR2882625A1 (en) Motorized hedge trimmer for shrubs, has rear part with fixed interposed handle and end handle, where end handle is inclined at specific angle relative to longitudinal axis, and control units of both handles move in direction normal to axis
EP1839544A1 (en) Toaster
FR2643051A1 (en) Household rubbish bin
EP1680962B1 (en) Electric device for processing food with better security
EP1346941A1 (en) Cable winding reel

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20120529

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: E05F 15/00 20150101AFI20150423BHEP

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20150608

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20151020