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EP3679196B1
EP3679196B1 EP18796702.1A EP18796702A EP3679196B1 EP 3679196 B1 EP3679196 B1 EP 3679196B1 EP 18796702 A EP18796702 A EP 18796702A EP 3679196 B1 EP3679196 B1 EP 3679196B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/021—Devices for positioning or connecting of water supply lines
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/04—Domestic or like local pipe systems
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/09—Component parts or accessories
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
    • E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
    • E04C2/44—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the purpose
    • E04C2/52—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the purpose with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits
    • E04C2/521—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the purpose with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits serving for locating conduits; for ventilating, heating or cooling
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F17/00—Vertical ducts; Channels, e.g. for drainage
    • E04F17/08—Vertical ducts; Channels, e.g. for drainage for receiving utility lines, e.g. cables, pipes

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  • the present invention relates to the field of devices for hydraulic distribution in installations.
  • a panel-type device making it possible to facilitate the installation of the hydraulic network of an installation and in particular the water riser.
  • the present invention also relates to a water riser formed from an assembly of several panels according to the invention.
  • the compliance of a hydraulic network and in particular of these water risers in new installations such as housing, offices or buildings generally requires taps, the shaping of conduits, or pipes, and must be done in accordance with regulations. established (eg in France NF DTU 60.1, DTU 60.11 and DTU 65.10).
  • the shaping of these pipes consists mainly of cutting, threading, bending and / or drilling the tubes. These operations are generally carried out directly in the installations intended to receive the risers prior to the assembly of the shaped elements.
  • This assembly depending on the nature of the pipes, can be done by screwing, brazing, autogenous welding, capillary brazing, compression fitting, special fittings, crimp fittings, flanges or tapping.
  • the pipes are fixed independently against the walls of the installation using brackets or metal clamps depending on the nature of the pipes.
  • the regulations in certain territories can be very strict obliging the builders or the renovators to imperatively respect precise dimensions, in particular at the level of the distance between the columns and the support wall, between the nuts or between the counting stations. This shaping and this independent installation of the various pipe portions, directly on the installation site, is then very time-consuming.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device and a method capable of responding to the problems associated with construction costs and the risks associated with shaping the hydraulic network on site, in particular the riser.
  • This device and this method also allow non-specialists to easily install a hydraulic network with a reduced occurrence of faulty workmanship.
  • a main pipe comprising distribution outlets, secondary pipes connected to a main pipe and these pipes are fixed on a support
  • a distribution network The hydraulic system can then be quickly installed on the installation site and save significant time and reduce the risk of accidents or defects. This is all the more true for the installation of the common parts of a building hydraulic network requiring one or more valves making it possible to quickly isolate one of the dwellings. This is possible because a majority of the operations of designing the conduits or tubes necessary for the distribution of water on one floor has been carried out before installation on site, for example in specialized workshops.
  • Such a pre-fabricated panel makes it possible to achieve a very low margin of error in the dimensions characterizing the arrangement of the pipes and therefore compliance with the regulations on the shaping of pipes.
  • the main pipe is thus advantageously intended to form part of a water riser of an installation. This is particularly advantageous because the portions of risers are particularly complex to handle and transform so as to design a functional and sustainable distribution network.
  • This method has the advantage of allowing all the design stages of a part of a hydraulic distribution network of an installation to be carried out in a workshop dedicated to the construction of these hydraulic distribution panels. Thus, all the steps of this process do not have to be carried out precariously on the site of the installation, allowing a reduction in cost, in poor workmanship and in the risk of accidents.
  • the invention relates to a water riser according to claim 15.
  • the invention relates to a water riser formed by a plurality of devices or panels according to the invention.
  • said riser is formed by a plurality of devices or panels according to the invention fixed one by one at their main pipe.
  • the term “substantially equal” is understood to mean a value varying by less than 30% with respect to the compared value, preferably less than 20%, even more preferably less than 10%.
  • installation is understood to mean a building or part of a building preferably comprising a plurality of floors and / or rooms.
  • water riser or “water riser” corresponds, within the meaning of the invention, to a vertical pipe in which the direction of the flow is ascending (eg drinking water) or descending (eg waste water), preferably ascending.
  • This vertical pipe is suitable for supplying water to each floor of a building and it has individual branches serving each dwelling or set of rooms.
  • the main pipe according to the invention may constitute a part or a portion of a rising water pipe.
  • a removable connection means is a threaded connector or a recessed tube connector.
  • recovered water or “collected water”, it is necessary to understand recovered water which is not distributed directly by the drinking water distribution network. This may correspond, for example, to rainwater or gray water collected at the installation level or even water collected at an eco-district level.
  • valve within the meaning of the invention corresponds to a manual or electrical device making it possible to modify or stop the flow of water in a pipe (a tube or a pipe) by using an electrical signal or a mechanical action. It can for example integrate a solenoid or an electric motor. A valve according to the invention can also integrate a probe (e.g. probe holder valve).
  • upstream and downstream refer to the direction of the flow of the fluid.
  • the Figure 1 shows schematically a device for hydraulic distribution 1 according to the invention.
  • the device 1 is advantageously in the form of a panel.
  • the device 1 may also be referred to as panel 1.
  • panel it is necessary to understand a support, preferably plane on which numerous elements are fixed.
  • the panel according to the invention can be covered with a cover making it possible to hide the arrangement. pipes or a shell limiting access to the pipes and devices fixed to the support 10.
  • the device or panel 1 according to the invention allows in particular the rapid installation of a hydraulic distribution on a stage of an installation.
  • the installations can be industrial installations, of the office type, of the collective or domestic housing type.
  • the installations are buildings and even more preferably they are buildings comprising dwellings.
  • the hydraulic distribution is preferably a distribution of potable water, for example a distribution of cold potable water.
  • the panel according to the invention can also be used for the installation of a distribution of domestic hot water, of a distribution of heating water or even of a distribution of collected water.
  • it is necessary to set up a hot water distribution network for each floor allowing hot water to be distributed to the entrance to the individual installation and then to the draw-off points (eg shower, bath, sink, washbasin).
  • the panel 1 according to the invention can allow a much faster installation and with reduced risks of occupational accidents.
  • the hydraulic distribution panel 1 comprises a single main pipe 20, said main pipe 20 preferably being intended to form part of a water riser of an installation.
  • the sequence of several panels 1 can quickly make it possible to form part of a riser of water suitable for supplying water to each floor of a building and to which the individual branches are connected, via the secondary conduits 30, serving each dwelling.
  • the main pipe 20 may be intended to form part of a water riser of an installation, the ends of the pipe 20 preferably comprise connection means capable of allowing a connection of the upper end. from the main pipe 20 of a panel 1 to the lower end of the main pipe 20 of another panel 1.
  • the connection between two main pipes 20 can for example be made via heterogeneous assemblies by adding metal, by polymerization of materials of the same nature and by crushing equivalent to crimping.
  • the main pipe 20 generally has a length of between 2 and 5 meters, preferably between 2.5 and 4 meters. In this case, it usually has a diameter internal between 10 and 120 centimeters, preferably between 20 and 100 centimeters, more preferably between 25 and 85 centimeters. Such a diameter is particularly suitable for withstanding speeds of the order of 1 m per second or greater and pressures of the order of 10 bars or greater. It can, for example, consist mainly of copper, steel such as galvanized steel, PVC or brass. Preferably, it consists mainly of copper and can include an anti-corrosion treatment. In addition, when the main pipe 20 is intended to form part of the riser, it does not have a bend and is advantageously straight. In addition, it is preferably intended to be positioned vertically in the installation.
  • the main pipe 20 comprises a plurality of distribution outlets 23. These outlets are advantageously welded directly to the main pipe 20 and comprise at their end a removable connection means 24.
  • the main pipe 20 may comprise at least two distribution outlets 23, preferably at least three distribution outlets 23 and even more preferably at least four distribution outlets 23.
  • the main pipe 20 shown in figure 1 has four distribution outlets 23.
  • the main pipe 20 advantageously comprises a valve 22 capable of modifying or stopping the flow of water in the main pipe 20.
  • This valve as shown in figure 1 is preferably located at one end of the main pipe 20 and more preferably at the bottom of the main pipe 20.
  • the main pipe 20 is fixed to the support by fastening means 21.
  • These fastening means 21 will be adapted according to the load and the downhill constraints and are preferably through mechanical threaded type fasteners supported if necessary by a non-deformable metal frame.
  • main pipe 20 can be coupled to a diaphragm anti-water hammer device, to an automatic air vent, or even to isolation valves.
  • FIGS 3A and 3B show the respectively front and side views of a hydraulic distribution panel 1 according to the invention in which said panel comprises two main conduits 20 (20a, 20b). Note that these main pipes 20a, 20b have a plugged end. In addition, these main pipes 20a, 20b have more modest dimensions such as, for example, a length of between 10 and 50 centimeters and an internal diameter of between 1 and 10 centimeters.
  • the distribution panel 1 comprises a plurality of secondary conduits 30 .
  • These secondary conduits 30 are generally intended to allow individualized quantification and transport. water to each one-story apartment. Thus, they constitute individual branches serving each dwelling, set of rooms or room.
  • the panel 1 comprises for example between two and twenty secondary pipes 30.
  • the figures 1A and 1B represent, for reasons of simplification, four secondary conduits 30.
  • the secondary pipes 30 generally have a length of between 10 and 400 centimeters, preferably between 10 and 200 centimeters and an internal diameter of between 5 and 50 centimeters, preferably between 15 and 35 centimeters. However, as presented to figures 3A and 3B , the secondary pipes 30 may have a much shorter length, for example between 2 and 10 centimeters.
  • the secondary pipes 30 can be made predominantly of copper, steel or brass. Preferably, they consist mainly of copper and can include an anti-corrosion treatment. Thus, they add additional protection against the development of legionella in the installation's hydraulic network, in particular when the panel is used for the distribution of hot water.
  • these secondary conduits 30 advantageously comprise two perpendicular sections.
  • the hydraulic distribution panel 1 also comprises a plurality of valves 25 capable of modifying or stopping a flow of water between the main pipe 20 and each of the secondary pipes 30. More particularly, these valves 25 make it possible to modify or stop stop the flow of water leaving the secondary conduits (end 31, preferably with removable connection means). These valves 25 can be integrated into the main pipe (s) 20 or integrated into the secondary pipes 30. Advantageously, these valves 25 are positioned at the ends of the distribution outlets 23, at the end 32 (preferably with removable connection means). or at the end 31 (preferably with removable connection means) of the secondary conduits 30. They are then connected to the conduits in a removable manner.
  • the secondary conduits 30 are generally connected indirectly to the distribution outlets 23 of said main conduit 20.
  • the panel may include devices such as actuators or measuring devices positioned between a secondary conduit and the main pipe.
  • many devices can be integrated into the panels according to the invention.
  • the panel 1 according to the invention can for example also comprise water meters, solenoid valves for flowmeters, temperature probes and / or calorimeters.
  • the hydraulic distribution panel 1 may include a divisional cold water meter 34 ( figure 1B ), with upstream valves 25 and downstream valves 26 making it possible to easily dismantle the water meter 34, as well as an anti-pollution valve.
  • the anti-pollution valve 26 can act as a downstream valve.
  • Said panel 1 may also include a pressure reducer placed preferably before the water meter 34. In the absence of a meter, the panel 1 may include a sleeve between the two removable connection means 24 and 32.
  • each of the secondary pipes 30 is then connected to a water meter 34, said water meter 34 being able to be connected to a distribution outlet 23 of the main pipe 20.
  • the hydraulic distribution panel 1 may include outgoing circuits 20a and return 20b, on the outgoing circuit 20a we can find a calorie counter (not shown) and a valve 25 , on the return circuit, a probe holder valve 27 can be found making it possible to measure the return temperature, this probe being able to be connected to the calorie counter.
  • the secondary conduits 30 have two ends and advantageously they comprise at each of their ends a removable connection means 31, 32 allowing on the one hand, for the removable connection means 31, a removable connection with conduits making it possible to route the. water for example within each of the housings and on the other hand, for the removable connection means 32, a removable connection with a water meter 34 or one of the distribution outlets 23.
  • the removable connection means 31 are positioned at an edge of the support 10 so as to facilitate their junction with a pipe.
  • the panel 1 may include one or more intermediate conduits, connected directly or indirectly to a distribution outlet 23 of the main conduit 20.
  • the panel may include devices such as actuators or control devices. measurement positioned between a secondary pipe and the main pipe.
  • each of the secondary pipes 30 can be connected to a water meter 34 and said water meter 34 is then connected to a distribution outlet of the at least one intermediate pipe.
  • Such versatility makes it possible to meet the diversity of layout needs and allows the easy and rapid establishment of a distribution network which best corresponds to the particular request of the installation.
  • the hydraulic distribution panel 1 comprises a support 10 on which are fixed the main pipe 20 and the plurality of secondary pipes 30, for example as shown in the figure. figure 1 .
  • the support 10 is suitable for being fixed against one of the walls of the installation.
  • the panel 1 with all these components can be directly installed without requiring the usual operations of threading, bending, drilling or welding on site.
  • the support 10 has an overall density of less than 800 kg / m 3 .
  • its overall density is less than 700 kg / m 3 and more preferably its overall density or density is between 400 and 600 kg / m 3 .
  • Such a density makes it possible to facilitate the maneuverability of the device for hydraulic distribution. Indeed, too high a density causes too great a weight of the panel 1 and makes it difficult to handle. In addition, too low a density makes it difficult to handle the panel.
  • the support 10 advantageously has an overall density greater than 300 kg / m 3 .
  • the thickness of the support is generally less than 20 mm. Preferably, it is between 5 mm and 15 mm. Even more preferably, it is substantially equal to 10 mm. Likewise, controlling the thickness makes it possible to obtain a support that is sufficiently rigid to support all of the pipes that it comprises while retaining a weight that does not make its handling complex or stressful.
  • the support 10 advantageously comprises at least one plate of rigid polymer material 11 on which is placed an expanded polymer 12.
  • the hardness of the surface of the plate of rigid polymer material 11 is advantageously greater than 40 as measured by the ISO 868 standard, preferably ISO 868: 2003 standard.
  • the hardness of the surface of the rigid polymer material 11 is greater than or equal to 45. This surface hardness makes it possible to keep a panel that is not very sensitive to scratches or to slight external damage, thus being perfectly suitable for use in a type environment. building site.
  • the plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 have different densities.
  • the combination of these two polymers makes it possible to improve the properties of the support 10 and of the panel 1 in general so as to provide a prefabricated assembly which is robust while being easy to handle.
  • the plate of rigid polymer material 11 has a density greater than 700 kg / m 3 , preferably greater than 800 kg / m 3 .
  • the expanded polymer 12 for its part has a density of less than 700 kg / m 3 , preferably less than 600 kg / m 3 .
  • the density or density is preferably measured according to standard EN ISO 1183-1.
  • the support 10 according to the invention allows the panel 1 to have clear advantages in terms of weight compared to a conventional compact polypropylene panel, the density of which could be greater than 900 kg / m 3 . More hence, thanks to the above characteristics, the support 10 has an excellent ratio between toughness and high rigidity, solidity and high resistance to chemicals or to fire. In addition, it has higher stiffness and bending strength compared to standard PVC panels.
  • the plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 can be composed of different polymers which can for example be selected from: (meth) acrylic polymers (eg PMMA-polymethyl methacrylate), saturated polyesters (eg PET-polyterephthalate). ethylene, PETG-polyethylene glycosilated terephthalate, PBT- polybutylene terephthalate, PLA-polylactic acid), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), chlorinated PVC (CPVC), polyuretane (PU), polypropylene (PP).
  • the plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 can also be made of copolymers.
  • the support 10 comprises two plates of rigid polymeric material 11 between which is disposed an expanded polymer 12.
  • This arrangement forms a sandwich-type structure where the expanded polymer 12, a lower density structure, is surrounded by one or more plates of material. rigid polymer 11.
  • the support advantageously comprises several fixing holes 13 (generally at least 6) making it possible to quickly fix the panel 1 to a wall.
  • holes 14 can be provided so as to facilitate the fixing of the collectors on the support 10.
  • the support can advantageously include recesses 15 making it possible to further reduce the weight of the panel 1 and thus facilitate its handling.
  • the recesses advantageously have an area of between 500 cm 2 and 7000 cm 2 .
  • the pipes 20, 30, 50 are advantageously fixed to the support 10 by means of fixing means 40.
  • a fixing means 40 made of polymer preferably consists of at least two parts 41, 45, a first part 41 being able to be inserted into the support 10, in particular via a protuberance 43. and a second part 45 being adapted to maintain a conduit between the first part 41 and the second part 45 and to be attached in a removable manner to the first part 41.
  • the fixing means 40 have a substantially planar shape. They include a hooking means 46 integral with the second part 45 configured to come into position, when the fixing means 40 are closed, in a housing 44 formed in the first part 41. When the second part 45 is fixed to the first part 41, a location 42 corresponding to the outside diameter of a secondary pipe 30 is formed and makes it possible to maintain said secondary pipe 30.
  • the fixing means 40 can have different sizes so as to facilitate the organization of the conduits on the support 10. It is then possible to make on the support 10 different stages while keeping the tubes fixed to the support 10.
  • the panel 1 comprises fixing means 40 having different heights.
  • the height values preferably having a difference of at least 2 centimeters, even more preferably at least 3 centimeters.
  • certain fixing means 40 may have a height of between 70 and 90 centimeters while other fixing means 40 may have a height of between 40 and 60 centimeters.
  • the fixing means 40 can also include a removable part 47 which can be used to easily categorize the type of pipe with which the fixing means is associated.
  • the fixing means 40 are preferably made of a rigid polymer material and can be composed of different polymers which can for example be selected from: (meth) acrylic polymers (eg PMMA-polymethyl methacrylate), saturated polyesters (eg PET-polyterephthalate ethylene, PETG-polyethylene glycosilated terephthalate, PBT- polybutylene terephthalate, PLA-polylactic acid), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF ), chlorinated PVC (CPVC), polyurethane (PU), polypropylene (PP).
  • the plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 can also be made of copolymers.
  • the fixing means 40 can also consist of an assembly of rigid polymer and expanded polymer as described above.
  • the device for hydraulic distribution 1 can also include a pressure regulator.
  • the pressure regulator can be positioned on the main pipe 20 or on a secondary pipe 30.
  • the presence of this pressure regulator makes it possible in particular to counteract the increase in pressure at night or during the summer periods and thus significantly reduce consumption. of water by the installation.
  • the admissible operating pressure within an individual installation is 3.5 bars because beyond that the risk of deterioration of the diffusers (mixers, MAL solenoid valves, etc.) should not be neglected. Lower pressure can only affect the comfort or performance of the hydraulic network.
  • the pressure regulator is advantageously configured so as to maintain a pressure of 3.5 bars or less within the installation.
  • the pressure regulator is configured to maintain a pressure in the installation of between 3 bars and 3.5 bars.
  • the pressure regulator is a preset and automatic pressure regulator, capable of automatically stabilizing the downstream pressure at a regulated value.
  • the pressure regulator can include a pressure sensor with an adjustable pressure reducer.
  • the device for hydraulic distribution 1 is simple and quick to install in an installation, in particular in an installation under construction. Fixing to the wall can be done by a simple hook drilled at 10 mm. The ends of the pipes and the distribution outlets must then be connected, preferably in a removable manner, for example by following a system of pictograms.
  • the panel 1 according to the invention it is possible to install a riser of a building in just one day, whereas it could take more than a week with the systems of the prior art. In addition, the risk of accidents will have been reduced.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des dispositifs pour la distribution hydraulique dans des installations. En particulier, il sera fait référence à un dispositif de type panneau permettant de faciliter la mise en place du réseau hydraulique d'une installation et notamment la colonne montante d'eau. La présente invention concerne également une colonne montante d'eau formée à partir d'un assemblage de plusieurs panneaux selon l'invention.The present invention relates to the field of devices for hydraulic distribution in installations. In particular, reference will be made to a panel-type device making it possible to facilitate the installation of the hydraulic network of an installation and in particular the water riser. The present invention also relates to a water riser formed from an assembly of several panels according to the invention.

[Art antérieur][Prior art]

Dans le cadre d'installations de type immeuble de logement ou de bureaux, la mise en place d'un nouveau réseau hydraulique ou la rénovation d'un réseau hydraulique existant nécessite l'installation d'un grand nombre de conduites destinées à gérer le réseau d'eau et notamment d'une colonne montante d'eau (e.g. d'eau froide). Les colonnes montantes d'eau sont des circulations verticales dans lesquelles la direction des flux est ascendante (e.g. eau potable) ou descendante (e.g. eau résiduaire) ainsi elles constituent la colonne vertébrale de la distribution hydraulique dans des immeubles notamment de logements. Les colonnes montantes d'eau froide sont des canalisations collectives qui desservent en eau chaque étage d'un immeuble et sur lesquelles sont branchées les dérivations individuelles desservant chaque logement ou installations.In the context of residential or office building type installations, the installation of a new hydraulic network or the renovation of an existing hydraulic network requires the installation of a large number of pipes intended to manage the network. of water and in particular of a rising water column (eg cold water). Rising water columns are vertical circulations in which the direction of the flow is upward (e.g. drinking water) or downward (e.g. waste water) so they constitute the backbone of hydraulic distribution in buildings, in particular housing. Cold water risers are collective pipes that supply water to each floor of a building and to which the individual branches serving each dwelling or facility are connected.

La mise en conformité d'un réseau hydraulique et notamment de ces colonnes montantes d'eau dans de nouvelles installations de type logements, bureaux ou immeubles requière généralement des piquages, le façonnage de conduites, ou canalisations, et doit se faire en suivant une réglementation établie (e.g. en France NF DTU 60.1, DTU 60.11 et DTU 65.10). Le façonnage de ces canalisations consiste principalement en la réalisation de coupe, de filetage, de cintrage et/ou de perçage des tubes. Ces opérations sont généralement réalisées directement dans les installations destinées à recevoir les colonnes montantes préalablement à l'assemblage des éléments façonnés. Cet assemblage, dépendant de la nature des canalisations, peut se faire par vissage, soudo-brasage, soudage autogène, brasage capillaire, raccord à compression, raccords spéciaux, raccords à sertir, brides ou piquage. De même, les canalisations sont fixées indépendamment contre les murs de l'installation à l'aide d'étriers ou de colliers métalliques selon la nature des canalisations. La réglementation dans certains territoires peut être très stricte obligeant les constructeurs ou les rénovateurs à impérativement respecter des dimensions précises notamment au niveau de l'écartement entre les colonnes et le mur support, entre les écrous ou encore entre les postes de comptages. Ce façonnage et cette mise en place indépendante des différentes portions de conduites, directement sur le site de l'installation est alors très chronophage.The compliance of a hydraulic network and in particular of these water risers in new installations such as housing, offices or buildings generally requires taps, the shaping of conduits, or pipes, and must be done in accordance with regulations. established (eg in France NF DTU 60.1, DTU 60.11 and DTU 65.10). The shaping of these pipes consists mainly of cutting, threading, bending and / or drilling the tubes. These operations are generally carried out directly in the installations intended to receive the risers prior to the assembly of the shaped elements. This assembly, depending on the nature of the pipes, can be done by screwing, brazing, autogenous welding, capillary brazing, compression fitting, special fittings, crimp fittings, flanges or tapping. Likewise, the pipes are fixed independently against the walls of the installation using brackets or metal clamps depending on the nature of the pipes. The regulations in certain territories can be very strict obliging the builders or the renovators to imperatively respect precise dimensions, in particular at the level of the distance between the columns and the support wall, between the nuts or between the counting stations. This shaping and this independent installation of the various pipe portions, directly on the installation site, is then very time-consuming.

Ainsi, toutes ces étapes sont consommatrices de temps et potentiellement génératrices d'accidents. Cela est d'autant plus le cas lors de la construction de nouveaux immeubles de logement comportant un nombre élevé d'étages. En outre, lors de la mise en place de telles distributions, il existe des occurrences de malfaçons dont la fréquence n'est pas négligeable. De plus, le coût d'installation de ces distributions hydrauliques pourrait être encore réduit si ces installations pouvaient être réalisées par des personnes non spécialisées, c'est-à-dire ne maitrisant pas les méthodes de coupe, de filetage, de cintrage et/ou de perçage des tubes ainsi que les techniques d'assemblages telles que soudo-brasage, soudage autogène ou brasage capillaire. Il a déjà été proposé des ensembles tels que des répartiteurs ( CH593394 ), compacts ( CH640290 ) ou non, permettant, notamment via une canalisation principale fixée au niveau d'une paroi arrière et présentant des raccords de dérivation, de répartir le flux hydraulique ( EP2196584 ), ou encore des unités hydrauliques pouvant être reliées entre elles ( WO2011029971 ). Néanmoins, il n'existe pas de solution satisfaisante permettant de répondre aux problèmes associés aux coûts et aux risques associés au façonnage sur site du réseau hydraulique, notamment de la conduite montante.Thus, all these steps consume time and potentially generate accidents. This is all the more the case during the construction of new apartment buildings with a high number of floors. In addition, during the implementation of such distributions, there are occurrences of defects, the frequency of which is not negligible. In addition, the installation cost of these hydraulic distributions could be further reduced if these installations could be carried out by non-specialized persons, that is to say not mastering the methods of cutting, threading, bending and / or tube drilling as well as assembly techniques such as brazing, autogenous welding or capillary brazing. It has already been proposed sets such as distributors ( CH593394 ), compact ( CH640290 ) or not, allowing, in particular via a main pipe fixed to a rear wall and having bypass fittings, to distribute the hydraulic flow ( EP2196584 ), or hydraulic units that can be interconnected ( WO2011029971 ). Nevertheless, there is no satisfactory solution making it possible to respond to the problems associated with the costs and the risks associated with the on-site shaping of the hydraulic network, in particular the riser.

Ainsi, il existe un besoin pour de nouveaux dispositifs permettant l'installation rapide et sans risque d'une distribution hydraulique d'une installation.Thus, there is a need for new devices allowing the rapid and risk-free installation of a hydraulic distribution of an installation.

[Problème technique][Technical problem]

L'invention a donc pour but de remédier aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur. En particulier, l'invention a pour but de proposer un dispositif et une méthode capables de répondre aux problèmes associés aux coûts de construction et aux risques associés au façonnage sur site du réseau hydraulique, notamment de la conduite montante. Ce dispositif et cette méthode permettent également à des non spécialistes d'installer aisément un réseau hydraulique avec une occurrence réduite de malfaçon.The aim of the invention is therefore to remedy the drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, the object of the invention is to provide a device and a method capable of responding to the problems associated with construction costs and the risks associated with shaping the hydraulic network on site, in particular the riser. This device and this method also allow non-specialists to easily install a hydraulic network with a reduced occurrence of faulty workmanship.

[Brève description de l'invention][Brief description of the invention]

L'invention propose un panneau de distribution hydraulique, aussi appelé ensemble préfabriqué ou gaine palière, comportant les principales pièces nécessaires à la mise en place de la distribution d'un réseau hydraulique d'un bâtiment à étage, par exemple un immeuble. A cet effet, l'invention porte sur un dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique, de préférence d'eau potable (e.g. eau froide ou eau chaude) ou d'eau de chauffage, dans une installation, ladite installation comprenant une colonne montante d'eau verticale, ledit dispositif se présentant sous forme d'un panneau comprenant :

  • une conduite principale comportant des sorties de distribution,
  • une pluralité de conduites secondaires, reliées directement ou indirectement aux sorties de distribution de ladite conduite principale,
  • une pluralité de vannes aptes à modifier ou à stopper un débit d'eau entre la conduite principale et chacune des conduites secondaires, et
  • un support sur lequel sont fixés la conduite principale et la pluralité de conduites secondaires, ledit support étant destiné à être fixé contre l'un des murs de l'installation,
caractérisé en ce que ladite conduite principale est agencée pour former, une fois ledit support fixé contre l'un des murs de l'insatallation, une partie de la colonne montante d'eau verticale de l'installation.The invention proposes a hydraulic distribution panel, also called a prefabricated assembly or landing sheath, comprising the main parts necessary for setting up the distribution of a hydraulic network of a two-storey building, for example a building. To this end, the invention relates to a device for the hydraulic distribution, preferably drinking water (eg cold water or hot water) or heating water, in an installation, said installation comprising a water riser. vertical, said device being in the form of a panel comprising:
  • a main pipe comprising distribution outlets,
  • a plurality of secondary pipes, connected directly or indirectly to the distribution outlets of said main pipe,
  • a plurality of valves capable of modifying or stopping a flow of water between the main pipe and each of the secondary pipes, and
  • a support on which are fixed the main pipe and the plurality of secondary pipes, said support being intended to be fixed against one of the walls of the installation,
characterized in that said main pipe is arranged to form, once said support is fixed against one of the walls of the installation, a part of the vertical water riser of the installation.

A l'aide d'un tel panneau, étant donné qu'il comporte déjà des vannes, une conduite principale comportant des sorties de distribution, des conduites secondaires reliées à une conduite principale et ces conduites sont fixées sur un support, un réseau de distribution hydraulique peut alors être rapidement installé sur le site de l'installation et faire gagner un temps important et une réduction des risques d'accident ou de malfaçons. Cela est d'autant plus vrai concernant l'installation des parties communes d'un réseau hydraulique de bâtiment nécessitant une ou plusieurs vannes permettant de rapidement isoler un des logements. Cela est possible car une majorité des opérations de conception des conduites ou tubes nécessaires à la distribution de l'eau sur un étage a été réalisée avant l'installation sur site par exemple dans des ateliers spécialisés. En outre, un tel panneau pré fabriqué permet d'atteindre une marge d'erreur très faible dans les dimensions caractérisant l'agencement des conduites et donc un respect des réglementations sur le façonnage de conduites.
La conduite principale est ainsi avantageusement destinée à former une partie d'une colonne montante d'eau d'une installation. Cela est particulièrement avantageux car les portions de colonnes montantes sont particulièrement complexes à manipuler et à transformer de façon à concevoir un réseau de distribution fonctionnel et pérenne.Using such a panel, given that it already includes valves, a main pipe comprising distribution outlets, secondary pipes connected to a main pipe and these pipes are fixed on a support, a distribution network The hydraulic system can then be quickly installed on the installation site and save significant time and reduce the risk of accidents or defects. This is all the more true for the installation of the common parts of a building hydraulic network requiring one or more valves making it possible to quickly isolate one of the dwellings. This is possible because a majority of the operations of designing the conduits or tubes necessary for the distribution of water on one floor has been carried out before installation on site, for example in specialized workshops. In addition, such a pre-fabricated panel makes it possible to achieve a very low margin of error in the dimensions characterizing the arrangement of the pipes and therefore compliance with the regulations on the shaping of pipes.
The main pipe is thus advantageously intended to form part of a water riser of an installation. This is particularly advantageous because the portions of risers are particularly complex to handle and transform so as to design a functional and sustainable distribution network.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques optionnelles du panneau :According to other optional characteristics of the panel:

  • la conduite principale présente une longueur comprise entre 2 et 5 mètres. Contrairement à des ensembles préfabriqués pouvant être utilisé pour la mise en place d'une distribution de l'eau au sein d'un logement, le panneau de distribution selon l'invention comporte une conduite principale destinée à former une partie d'une colonne montante d'eau d'une installation. Ainsi les dimensions de cette conduite principale sont beaucoup plus grandes que pour des applications classiques.the main pipe has a length of between 2 and 5 meters. Unlike prefabricated assemblies which can be used for the installation of a water distribution within a dwelling, the distribution panel according to the invention comprises a main pipe intended to form part of a riser. of water from an installation. Thus the dimensions of this main pipe are much larger than for conventional applications.
  • la conduite principale comporte en outre une vanne. Cela permet par exemple de rapidement isoler un étage ou un ensemble de pièces.the main pipe further comprises a valve. This makes it possible, for example, to quickly isolate a floor or a set of rooms.
  • la conduite principale ne comporte pas de coude et est rectiligne.the main pipe has no elbow and is straight.
  • Il comporte une conduite principale ou deux conduites principales.It has one main line or two main lines.
  • Il comporte entre 2 et 20 conduites secondaires, de préférence il comporte entre 4 et 20 conduites secondaires et de façon encore plus préférée entre 8 et 20 conduites secondaires. La présence de ce nombre élevé de conduites secondaires permet au panneau de distribution hydraulique de répartir l'eau dans un plus grand nombre de pièces ou de logement. Avantageusement, les conduites secondaires comportent à chacune de leurs extrémités un moyen de raccordement amovible.It comprises between 2 and 20 secondary conduits, preferably it comprises between 4 and 20 secondary conduits and even more preferably between 8 and 20 secondary conduits. The presence of this high number of secondary conduits allows the hydraulic distribution panel to distribute the water in a greater number of rooms or accommodation. Advantageously, the secondary pipes comprise at each of their ends a removable connection means.
  • le support présente une densité globale inférieure à 700 kg/m3. Cela permet d'alléger le panneau de façon à faciliter sa manipulation.the support has an overall density of less than 700 kg / m 3 . This makes it possible to lighten the panel so as to facilitate its handling.
  • le support présente au moins une plaque en matériau polymère rigide sur laquelle est disposé un polymère expansé. Avantageusement, le support comporte au moins une plaque en matériau polymère rigide d'une densité supérieure à 700 kg/m3 sur laquelle est disposé un polymère expansé d'une densité inférieure à 700 kg/m3. Cela permet de disposer d'un dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique dont le support est résistant tout en n'étant pas trop lourd. En outre, la présence du polymère expansé permet de réduire les vibrations, liées à l'écoulement de fluides dans les canalisations, se répercutant sur les murs de l'installation. Ainsi, cela permet de réduire les nuisances acoustiques. De façon préférée, le support comporte deux plaques en matériau polymère rigide entre lesquelles est disposé un polymère expansé.the support has at least one plate of rigid polymer material on which an expanded polymer is placed. Advantageously, the support comprises at least one plate of rigid polymer material with a density greater than 700 kg / m 3 on which is placed an expanded polymer with a density of less than 700 kg / m 3 . This makes it possible to have a device for the hydraulic distribution whose support is resistant while not being too heavy. In addition, the presence of the expanded polymer makes it possible to reduce the vibrations, linked to the flow of fluids in the pipes, having repercussions on the walls of the installation. Thus, this makes it possible to reduce noise pollution. Preferably, the support comprises two plates of rigid polymer material between which an expanded polymer is placed.
  • la dureté de la surface de la plaque en matériau polymère rigide est avantageusement supérieure à 40 telle que mesurée par la norme ISO 868.the hardness of the surface of the plate made of rigid polymer material is advantageously greater than 40 as measured by the ISO 868 standard.
  • le support comporte deux plaques en matériau polymère rigide entre lesquelles est disposé le polymère expanséthe support comprises two plates of rigid polymer material between which the expanded polymer is placed
  • le support présente une surface comprise entre 0,5 m2 et 5 m2, de préférence entre 2 m2 et 4 m2. Cette surface pour le support est suffisante pour permettre la fixation des conduites sur le support et assurer sa rigidité tout en limitant le poids du panneau de distribution hydraulique. En outre, le support peut comporter des évidements. Des évidements dans le support permettent de réduire encore le poids du panneau.the support has an area of between 0.5 m 2 and 5 m 2 , preferably between 2 m 2 and 4 m 2 . This surface for the support is sufficient to allow the fixing of the pipes to the support and ensure its rigidity while limiting the weight of the distribution panel. hydraulic. In addition, the support may include recesses. Recesses in the support further reduce the weight of the panel.
  • les conduites secondaires sont fixés au support par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen de fixation, de préférence en matériau polymère, constitué d'au moins deux parties, une première partie étant apte à s'insérer dans le support et une seconde partie étant apte à maintenir une conduite secondaire entre la première partie et la seconde partie et à se fixer de manière amovible à la première partie.the secondary pipes are attached to the support by means of a fastening means, preferably of polymer material, consisting of at least two parts, a first part being able to fit into the support and a second part being able to fit into the support to maintain a secondary pipe between the first part and the second part and to be removably attached to the first part.
  • les conduites secondaires sont constituées en majorité de cuivre, d'acier ou de laiton.secondary pipes are mostly made of copper, steel or brass.
  • chacune des conduites secondaires est reliée à un compteur d'eau, ledit compteur d'eau étant relié à une sortie de distribution de la conduite principale.each of the secondary pipes is connected to a water meter, said water meter being connected to a distribution outlet of the main pipe.

Selon un autre aspect, l'invention porte sur un procédé de fabrication du panneau de distribution selon l'invention. Le procédé de fabrication comporte par exemple les étapes suivantes :

  • découpe de la conduite principale aux dimensions souhaitées,
  • avantageusement, installation aux extrémités de la conduite principale de moyens de raccordement aptes à permettre le raccordement étanche de la conduite principale à une autre conduite principale,
  • positionnement et fixation des sorties de distribution sur la conduite principale, de préférence par l'intermédiaire d'une étape de soudage,
  • découpe de la pluralité de conduites secondaires aux dimensions souhaitées,
  • avantageusement, installation aux extrémités des conduites secondaires de moyens de raccordement amovibles,
  • installation d'une pluralité de vannes aptes à modifier ou à stopper un débit de l'eau entre la conduite principale et chacune des conduites secondaires, et
  • découpe du support aux dimensions souhaitées, et
  • fixation de la conduite principale et des conduites secondaires sur le support.
According to another aspect, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing the distribution panel according to the invention. The manufacturing process comprises, for example, the following steps:
  • cutting the main pipe to the desired dimensions,
  • advantageously, installation at the ends of the main pipe of connection means capable of allowing the sealed connection of the main pipe to another main pipe,
  • positioning and fixing of the distribution outlets on the main pipe, preferably by means of a welding step,
  • cutting the plurality of secondary conduits to the desired dimensions,
  • advantageously, installation at the ends of the secondary pipes of removable connection means,
  • installation of a plurality of valves capable of modifying or stopping a flow of water between the main pipe and each of the secondary pipes, and
  • cutting the support to the desired dimensions, and
  • fixing of the main pipe and the secondary pipes on the support.

Ce procédé présente l'avantage de permettre la réalisation de toutes les étapes de conception d'une partie d'un réseau de distribution hydraulique d'une installation dans un atelier dédié à la construction de ces panneaux de distribution hydraulique. Ainsi, toutes les étapes de ce procédé n'ont pas à être réalisées de façon précaire sur le site de l'installation permettant une réduction du coût, des malfaçons et des risques d'accident.This method has the advantage of allowing all the design stages of a part of a hydraulic distribution network of an installation to be carried out in a workshop dedicated to the construction of these hydraulic distribution panels. Thus, all the steps of this process do not have to be carried out precariously on the site of the installation, allowing a reduction in cost, in poor workmanship and in the risk of accidents.

Selon un autre aspect, l'invention porte sur une colonne montante d'eau selon la revendication 15. En particulier l'invention porte sur une colonne montante d'eau formée par une pluralité de dispositifs ou panneaux selon l'invention. Par exemple, ladite colonne montante est formée par une pluralité de dispositifs ou panneaux selon l'invention fixés un à un au niveau de leur conduite principale.According to another aspect, the invention relates to a water riser according to claim 15. In particular the invention relates to a water riser formed by a plurality of devices or panels according to the invention. For example, said riser is formed by a plurality of devices or panels according to the invention fixed one by one at their main pipe.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaitront à la lecture de la description suivante donnée à titre d'exemple illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux Figures annexées qui représentent :

  • Figures 1A et 1B, des schémas conceptuels de l'organisation d'un panneau de distribution selon deux modes de réalisation de l'invention, à savoir sans compteur d'eau (Figure 1A) et avec compteurs d'eau (Figure 1B).
  • Figure 2, un schéma technique d'un panneau de distribution hydraulique selon l'invention dont la conduite principale est destinée à former une partie d'une colonne montante d'eau d'une installation.
  • Figures 3A et 3B, la vue de face (Figure 3A) et la vue de coté (Figure 3B) d'un schéma technique de l'organisation d'un panneau de distribution selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • Figures 4A et 4B, un support du dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention (A), et une vue en perspective du support d'un dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention (B).
  • Figures 5A et 5B, des vues en perspective de moyen de fixation selon deux modes de réalisation de l'invention.
Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will become apparent on reading the following description given by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the appended figures which represent:
  • Figures 1A and 1B , conceptual diagrams of the organization of a distribution panel according to two embodiments of the invention, namely without a water meter ( Figure 1A ) and with water meters ( Figure 1B ).
  • Figure 2 , a technical diagram of a hydraulic distribution panel according to the invention, the main pipe of which is intended to form part of a water riser of an installation.
  • Figures 3A and 3B , the front view ( Figure 3A ) and the side view ( Figure 3B ) a technical diagram of the organization of a distribution panel according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figures 4A and 4B , a support of the device for hydraulic distribution according to one embodiment of the invention (A), and a perspective view of the support of a device for hydraulic distribution according to another embodiment of the invention (B) .
  • Figures 5A and 5B , perspective views of fixing means according to two embodiments of the invention.

[Description de l'invention][Description of the invention]

Dans la suite de la description, on entend par « sensiblement égale », une valeur variant de moins de 30 % par rapport à la valeur comparée, de préférence de moins de 20 %, de façon encore plus préférée de moins de 10 %.In the remainder of the description, the term “substantially equal” is understood to mean a value varying by less than 30% with respect to the compared value, preferably less than 20%, even more preferably less than 10%.

On entend par « installation », un bâtiment ou une partie de bâtiment comportant de préférence une pluralité d'étages et/ou de pièces.The term “installation” is understood to mean a building or part of a building preferably comprising a plurality of floors and / or rooms.

L'expression « conduite montante d'eau » ou « colonne montante d'eau », correspond, au sens de l'invention, à une conduite verticale dans lesquelles la direction des flux est ascendante (e.g. eau potable) ou descendante (e.g. eau résiduaire), de préférence ascendante. Cette conduite verticale est apte à desservir en eau chaque étage d'un immeuble et elle comporte des dérivations individuelles desservant chaque logement ou ensemble de pièces. La conduite principale selon l'invention peut constituer une partie ou une portion de conduite montante d'eau.The expression "water riser" or "water riser" corresponds, within the meaning of the invention, to a vertical pipe in which the direction of the flow is ascending (eg drinking water) or descending (eg waste water), preferably ascending. This vertical pipe is suitable for supplying water to each floor of a building and it has individual branches serving each dwelling or set of rooms. The main pipe according to the invention may constitute a part or a portion of a rising water pipe.

Le terme « amovible », au sens de l'invention correspond à la capacité à être détaché, enlevé ou démonté aisément sans avoir à détruire des moyens de fixation soit parce qu'il n'y a pas de moyen de fixation soit parce que les moyens de fixation sont aisément et rapidement démontables (e.g. encoche, vis, languette, ergot, clips, écrou, filetage). Par exemple, par amovible, il faut comprendre que l'objet n'est pas fixé par soudure ou par un autre moyen non prévu pour permettre de détacher l'objet. De façon avantageuse, un moyen de raccordement amovible est un raccord fileté ou un raccord à tube encastré.The term "removable", within the meaning of the invention corresponds to the ability to be detached, removed or dismantled easily without having to destroy the fixing means either because there is no fixing means or because the fixing means are easily and quickly removable (eg notch, screw, tongue, lug, clips, nut, thread). For example, by removable, it should be understood that the object is not fixed by welding or by another means not provided to allow the object to be detached. Advantageously, a removable connection means is a threaded connector or a recessed tube connector.

Par « eau récupérée » ou «eau collectée », il faut comprendre des eaux de récupération qui ne sont pas distribuées directement par le réseau de distribution d'eau potable. Cela peut correspondre par exemple à des eaux de pluie ou les eaux grises récupérées au niveau de l'installation ou encore des eaux collectées au niveau d'un éco quartier.By “recovered water” or “collected water”, it is necessary to understand recovered water which is not distributed directly by the drinking water distribution network. This may correspond, for example, to rainwater or gray water collected at the installation level or even water collected at an eco-district level.

Le terme « vanne », au sens de l'invention correspond à un dispositif manuel ou électrique permettant de modifier ou stopper le débit de l'eau dans une canalisation (un tube ou une conduite) en utilisant un signal électrique ou une action mécanique. Il peut par exemple intégrer un solénoïde ou un moteur électrique. Une vanne selon l'invention peut également intégrer une sonde (e.g. vanne porte sonde).The term “valve”, within the meaning of the invention corresponds to a manual or electrical device making it possible to modify or stop the flow of water in a pipe (a tube or a pipe) by using an electrical signal or a mechanical action. It can for example integrate a solenoid or an electric motor. A valve according to the invention can also integrate a probe (e.g. probe holder valve).

Dans la suite de la description, les termes « amont » et « aval » se réfèrent à la direction de l'écoulement du fluide.In the remainder of the description, the terms “upstream” and “downstream” refer to the direction of the flow of the fluid.

Dans la suite de la description, les mêmes références sont utilisées pour désigner les mêmes éléments.In the remainder of the description, the same references are used to designate the same elements.

La Figure 1 schématise un dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique 1 selon l'invention. Le dispositif 1 se présente avantageusement sous forme d'un panneau. Ainsi dans la suite de la description le dispositif 1 pourra également être nommé panneau 1. Par panneau, il faut comprendre un support, de préférence plan sur lequel sont fixés de nombreux éléments. Le panneau selon l'invention peut être recouvert d'un cache permettant de masquer l'agencement des conduites ou d'une coque limitant l'accès aux conduites et aux dispositifs fixé sur le support 10.The Figure 1 shows schematically a device for hydraulic distribution 1 according to the invention. The device 1 is advantageously in the form of a panel. Thus, in the remainder of the description, the device 1 may also be referred to as panel 1. By panel, it is necessary to understand a support, preferably plane on which numerous elements are fixed. The panel according to the invention can be covered with a cover making it possible to hide the arrangement. pipes or a shell limiting access to the pipes and devices fixed to the support 10.

Le dispositif ou panneau 1 selon l'invention permet notamment la mise en place rapide d'une distribution hydraulique sur un étage d'une installation. Les installations peuvent être des installations industrielles, de types bureaux, de types logements collectifs ou domestiques. De préférence, les installations sont des immeubles et de façon encore plus préférée ce sont des immeubles comportant des logements.The device or panel 1 according to the invention allows in particular the rapid installation of a hydraulic distribution on a stage of an installation. The installations can be industrial installations, of the office type, of the collective or domestic housing type. Preferably, the installations are buildings and even more preferably they are buildings comprising dwellings.

La distribution hydraulique est de préférence une distribution d'eau potable, par exemple une distribution d'eau potable froide. Néanmoins, le panneau selon l'invention peut également être utilisé pour la mise en place d'une distribution d'eau chaude sanitaire, d'une distribution des eaux de chauffage ou encore d'une distribution d'eau collectée. En effet, dans les installations de grande taille équipées d'un moyen de production d'eau chaude centralisée, il est nécessaire de mettre en place un réseau de distribution de l'eau chaude pour chaque étage permettant une distribution de l'eau chaude à l'entrée de l'installation individuelle puis aux points de puisage (e.g. douche, bain, évier, lavabo). Dans ce contexte, le panneau 1 selon l'invention peut permettre une mise en place beaucoup plus rapide et avec des risques d'accident de travail réduits.The hydraulic distribution is preferably a distribution of potable water, for example a distribution of cold potable water. Nevertheless, the panel according to the invention can also be used for the installation of a distribution of domestic hot water, of a distribution of heating water or even of a distribution of collected water. Indeed, in large-scale installations equipped with centralized hot water production means, it is necessary to set up a hot water distribution network for each floor allowing hot water to be distributed to the entrance to the individual installation and then to the draw-off points (eg shower, bath, sink, washbasin). In this context, the panel 1 according to the invention can allow a much faster installation and with reduced risks of occupational accidents.

Comme cela est représenté dans les figures 1A et 1B, le panneau 1 de distribution hydraulique comporte une seule conduite principale 20, ladite conduite principale 20 étant de préférence destinée à former une partie d'une colonne montante d'eau d'une installation.As shown in the figures 1A and 1B , the hydraulic distribution panel 1 comprises a single main pipe 20, said main pipe 20 preferably being intended to form part of a water riser of an installation.

Ainsi, dans le cadre de la mise en place de panneaux 1 selon l'invention dans un immeuble, l'enchainement de plusieurs panneaux 1 (e.g. typiquement un panneau par étage) peut permettre de rapidement former une partie d'une colonne montante d'eau apte à desservir en eau chaque étage d'un immeuble et sur laquelle sont branchées les dérivations individuelles, via les conduites secondaires 30, desservant chaque logement. Etant donné que la conduite principale 20 peut être destinée à former une partie d'une colonne montante d'eau d'une installation, les extrémités de la conduite 20 comportent de préférence des moyens de raccordement aptes à permettre un raccordement de l'extrémité supérieure de la conduite principale 20 d'un panneau 1 à l'extrémité inférieure de la conduite principale 20 d'un autre panneau 1. Le raccordement entre deux conduites principales 20 peut par exemple être réalisé via des assemblages hétérogènes par apport de métal, par polymérisation de matériaux de même nature et par écrasement valant sertissage.Thus, in the context of the installation of panels 1 according to the invention in a building, the sequence of several panels 1 (eg typically one panel per floor) can quickly make it possible to form part of a riser of water suitable for supplying water to each floor of a building and to which the individual branches are connected, via the secondary conduits 30, serving each dwelling. Since the main pipe 20 may be intended to form part of a water riser of an installation, the ends of the pipe 20 preferably comprise connection means capable of allowing a connection of the upper end. from the main pipe 20 of a panel 1 to the lower end of the main pipe 20 of another panel 1. The connection between two main pipes 20 can for example be made via heterogeneous assemblies by adding metal, by polymerization of materials of the same nature and by crushing equivalent to crimping.

Particulièrement lorsqu'elle est destinée à former une partie de colonne montante, la conduite principale 20 présente généralement une longueur comprise entre 2 et 5 mètres, de façon préférée entre 2,5 et 4 mètres. Dans ce cas, elle présente généralement un diamètre interne compris entre 10 et 120 centimètres, de préférence entre 20 et 100 centimètres, de façon plus préférée entre 25 et 85 centimètres. Un tel diamètre est particulièrement adapté pour supporter des vitesses de l'ordre de 1 m par seconde ou supérieur et des pressions de l'ordre de 10 bars ou supérieures. Elle peut être par exemple constituée en majorité de cuivre, d'acier tel que de l'acier galvanisé, de PVC ou de laiton. De préférence, elle est constituée en majorité de cuivre et peut comporter un traitement anti corrosion. En outre, lorsque la conduite principale 20 est destinée à former une partie de la colonne montante, elle ne comporte pas de coude et est avantageusement rectiligne. En outre, elle est de préférence destinée à être positionnée de façon verticale dans l'installation.Particularly when it is intended to form part of a riser, the main pipe 20 generally has a length of between 2 and 5 meters, preferably between 2.5 and 4 meters. In this case, it usually has a diameter internal between 10 and 120 centimeters, preferably between 20 and 100 centimeters, more preferably between 25 and 85 centimeters. Such a diameter is particularly suitable for withstanding speeds of the order of 1 m per second or greater and pressures of the order of 10 bars or greater. It can, for example, consist mainly of copper, steel such as galvanized steel, PVC or brass. Preferably, it consists mainly of copper and can include an anti-corrosion treatment. In addition, when the main pipe 20 is intended to form part of the riser, it does not have a bend and is advantageously straight. In addition, it is preferably intended to be positioned vertically in the installation.

Outre ses deux extrémités, la conduite principale 20 comporte une pluralité de sorties de distribution 23. Ces sorties sont avantageusement directement soudées à la conduite principale 20 et comportent à leur extrémité un moyen de raccordement amovible 24. Par exemple, la conduite principale 20 peut comporter au moins deux sorties de distribution 23, de préférence au moins trois sorties de distribution 23 et de façon encore plus préférées au moins quatre sorties de distribution 23. La conduite principale 20 présentée en figure 1 comporte quatre sorties de distribution 23.In addition to its two ends, the main pipe 20 comprises a plurality of distribution outlets 23. These outlets are advantageously welded directly to the main pipe 20 and comprise at their end a removable connection means 24. For example, the main pipe 20 may comprise at least two distribution outlets 23, preferably at least three distribution outlets 23 and even more preferably at least four distribution outlets 23. The main pipe 20 shown in figure 1 has four distribution outlets 23.

La conduite principale 20 comporte avantageusement une vanne 22 apte à modifier ou stopper le débit de l'eau dans la conduite principale 20. Cette vanne comme présenté en figure 1 est de préférence située à une extrémité de la conduite principale 20 et de façon plus préférée de la partie basse de la conduite principale 20.The main pipe 20 advantageously comprises a valve 22 capable of modifying or stopping the flow of water in the main pipe 20. This valve as shown in figure 1 is preferably located at one end of the main pipe 20 and more preferably at the bottom of the main pipe 20.

La conduite principale 20 est fixée au support par des moyens de fixation 21. Ces moyens de fixation 21 seront adaptés selon la charge et les contraintes de descentes et sont de préférence des fixations de type fileté mécaniques traversantes supportées si besoin par un cadre métallique indéformable.The main pipe 20 is fixed to the support by fastening means 21. These fastening means 21 will be adapted according to the load and the downhill constraints and are preferably through mechanical threaded type fasteners supported if necessary by a non-deformable metal frame.

En outre, la conduite principale 20 peut être couplée à un dispositif anti-bélier à membrane, à un purgeur d'air automatique, ou encore à des vannes d'isolement.In addition, the main pipe 20 can be coupled to a diaphragm anti-water hammer device, to an automatic air vent, or even to isolation valves.

Les figures 3A et 3B présentent les vues respectivement de face et de côté d'un panneau 1 de distribution hydraulique selon l'invention dans lequel, ledit panneau comporte deux conduites principales 20 (20a, 20b). A noter que ces conduites principales 20a, 20b, comportent une extrémité bouchée. En outre, ces conduites principales 20a, 20b présentent des dimensions plus modestes comme par exemple une longueur comprise entre 10 et 50 centimètres et un diamètre interne compris entre 1 et 10 centimètres.The figures 3A and 3B show the respectively front and side views of a hydraulic distribution panel 1 according to the invention in which said panel comprises two main conduits 20 (20a, 20b). Note that these main pipes 20a, 20b have a plugged end. In addition, these main pipes 20a, 20b have more modest dimensions such as, for example, a length of between 10 and 50 centimeters and an internal diameter of between 1 and 10 centimeters.

Comme cela est représenté aux figures 1A, 1B et 2, le panneau 1 de distribution comporte une pluralité de conduites secondaires 30. Ces conduites secondaires 30 sont généralement destinées à permettre une quantification et un transport de façon individualisée de l'eau à chaque logement d'un étage. Ainsi, elles constituent des dérivations individuelles desservant chaque logement, ensemble de pièces ou pièce.As shown in figures 1A , 1B and 2 , the distribution panel 1 comprises a plurality of secondary conduits 30 . These secondary conduits 30 are generally intended to allow individualized quantification and transport. water to each one-story apartment. Thus, they constitute individual branches serving each dwelling, set of rooms or room.

Le panneau 1 comporte par exemple entre deux et vingt conduites secondaires 30. Les figures 1A et 1B représentent, pour des raisons de simplification, quatre conduites secondaires 30.The panel 1 comprises for example between two and twenty secondary pipes 30. The figures 1A and 1B represent, for reasons of simplification, four secondary conduits 30.

Les conduites secondaires 30 présentent généralement une longueur comprise entre 10 et 400 centimètres, de préférence entre 10 et 200 centimètres et un diamètre interne compris entre 5 et 50 centimètres, de préférence entre 15 et 35 centimètres. Néanmoins, comme cela est présenté aux figures 3A et 3B, les conduites secondaires 30 peuvent présenter une longueur bien plus faible, par exemple comprise entre 2 et 10 centimètres.The secondary pipes 30 generally have a length of between 10 and 400 centimeters, preferably between 10 and 200 centimeters and an internal diameter of between 5 and 50 centimeters, preferably between 15 and 35 centimeters. However, as presented to figures 3A and 3B , the secondary pipes 30 may have a much shorter length, for example between 2 and 10 centimeters.

Les conduites secondaires 30 peuvent être constituées en majorité de cuivre, d'acier ou de laiton. De préférence, elles sont constituées en majorité de cuivre et peuvent comporter un traitement anti corrosion. Ainsi, elles ajoutent une protection supplémentaire contre le développement de légionnelles dans le réseau hydraulique de l'installation notamment lorsque le panneau est utilisé pour de la distribution d'eau chaude. En outre, comme présenté en figures 1A, 1B et 2, ces conduites secondaires 30 comportent avantageusement deux sections perpendiculaires.The secondary pipes 30 can be made predominantly of copper, steel or brass. Preferably, they consist mainly of copper and can include an anti-corrosion treatment. Thus, they add additional protection against the development of legionella in the installation's hydraulic network, in particular when the panel is used for the distribution of hot water. In addition, as presented in figures 1A , 1B and 2 , these secondary conduits 30 advantageously comprise two perpendicular sections.

Le panneau 1 de distribution hydraulique selon l'invention comporte également une pluralité de vannes 25 aptes à modifier ou à stopper un débit d'eau entre la conduite principale 20 et chacune des conduites secondaires 30. Plus particulièrement, ces vannes 25 permettent de modifier ou stopper l'écoulement de l'eau sortant des conduites secondaires (extrémité 31, de préférence avec moyen de raccordement amovible). Ces vannes 25 peuvent être intégrées dans la ou les conduites principales 20 ou intégrées dans les conduites secondaires 30. Avantageusement, ces vannes 25 sont positionnées aux extrémités des sorties de distribution 23, à l'extrémité 32 (de préférence avec moyen de raccordement amovible) ou à l'extrémité 31 (de préférence avec moyen de raccordement amovible) des conduites secondaires 30. Elles sont alors reliées audites conduites de façon amovible.The hydraulic distribution panel 1 according to the invention also comprises a plurality of valves 25 capable of modifying or stopping a flow of water between the main pipe 20 and each of the secondary pipes 30. More particularly, these valves 25 make it possible to modify or stop stop the flow of water leaving the secondary conduits (end 31, preferably with removable connection means). These valves 25 can be integrated into the main pipe (s) 20 or integrated into the secondary pipes 30. Advantageously, these valves 25 are positioned at the ends of the distribution outlets 23, at the end 32 (preferably with removable connection means). or at the end 31 (preferably with removable connection means) of the secondary conduits 30. They are then connected to the conduits in a removable manner.

Ainsi, les conduites secondaires 30 sont généralement reliées indirectement aux sorties de distribution 23 de ladite conduite principale 20. Par indirectement, il faut comprendre que le panneau peut comprendre des dispositifs tels que des actionneurs ou des dispositifs de mesure positionnés entre une conduite secondaire et la conduite principale. Ainsi, de nombreux dispositifs peuvent être intégrés aux panneaux selon l'invention. Le panneau 1 selon l'invention peut par exemple comprendre en outre des compteurs d'eau, des électrovannes des débitmètres des sondes de température et/ou des calorimètres.Thus, the secondary conduits 30 are generally connected indirectly to the distribution outlets 23 of said main conduit 20. Indirectly, it should be understood that the panel may include devices such as actuators or measuring devices positioned between a secondary conduit and the main pipe. Thus, many devices can be integrated into the panels according to the invention. The panel 1 according to the invention can for example also comprise water meters, solenoid valves for flowmeters, temperature probes and / or calorimeters.

Dans le cas d'une distribution d'eau froide (par exemple figures 1A, 1B, 2), le panneau 1 de distribution hydraulique selon l'invention pourra comporter un compteur divisionnaire d'eau froide 34 (figure 1B), avec des vannes amont 25 et des vannes aval 26 permettant d'aisément démonter le compteur d'eau 34, ainsi qu'un clapet anti-pollution. Comme cela est présenté en figure 2, le clapet antipollution 26 peut faire office de vanne aval. Ledit panneau 1 pourra également comporter un réducteur de pression placé de préférence avant le compteur d'eau 34. En l'absence de compteur, le panneau 1 peut comprendre une manchette entre les deux moyens de raccordement amovibles 24 et 32.In the case of cold water distribution (for example figures 1A , 1B , 2 ), the hydraulic distribution panel 1 according to the invention may include a divisional cold water meter 34 ( figure 1B ), with upstream valves 25 and downstream valves 26 making it possible to easily dismantle the water meter 34, as well as an anti-pollution valve. As presented in figure 2 , the anti-pollution valve 26 can act as a downstream valve. Said panel 1 may also include a pressure reducer placed preferably before the water meter 34. In the absence of a meter, the panel 1 may include a sleeve between the two removable connection means 24 and 32.

Dans le cas de la distribution d'eau chaude sanitaire, on trouvera généralement un compteur d'eau 34 ainsi que les vannes amont et aval. Chacune des conduites secondaires 30 est alors reliée à un compteur d'eau 34, ledit compteur d'eau 34 pouvant être relié à une sortie de distribution 23 de la conduite principale 20.In the case of the distribution of domestic hot water, there will generally be a water meter 34 as well as the upstream and downstream valves. Each of the secondary pipes 30 is then connected to a water meter 34, said water meter 34 being able to be connected to a distribution outlet 23 of the main pipe 20.

Comme cela est présenté dans les figures 3A et 3B, dans le cas de la distribution de chauffage, le panneau 1 de distribution hydraulique selon l'invention pourra comprendre des circuits aller 20a et retour 20b, sur le circuit aller 20a on pourra trouver un compteur de calories (non représenté) et une vanne 25, on pourra trouver sur le circuit retour une vanne porte sonde 27 permettant de mesurer la température de retour, cette sonde pouvant être reliée au compteur de calories.As presented in the figures 3A and 3B , in the case of the heating distribution, the hydraulic distribution panel 1 according to the invention may include outgoing circuits 20a and return 20b, on the outgoing circuit 20a we can find a calorie counter (not shown) and a valve 25 , on the return circuit, a probe holder valve 27 can be found making it possible to measure the return temperature, this probe being able to be connected to the calorie counter.

Les conduites secondaires 30 comportent deux extrémités et avantageusement elles comportent à chacune de leurs extrémités un moyen de raccordement amovible 31, 32 permettant d'une part, pour le moyen de raccordement amovible 31, un raccordement amovible avec des conduits permettant d'acheminer l'eau par exemple au sein de chacun des logements et d'une autre part, pour le moyen de raccordement amovible 32, un raccordement amovible avec un compteur d'eau 34 ou une des sorties de distribution 23. Avantageusement, les moyens de raccordement amovible 31 sont positionnés au niveau d'un bord du support 10 de façon à faciliter leur jonction avec une conduite.The secondary conduits 30 have two ends and advantageously they comprise at each of their ends a removable connection means 31, 32 allowing on the one hand, for the removable connection means 31, a removable connection with conduits making it possible to route the. water for example within each of the housings and on the other hand, for the removable connection means 32, a removable connection with a water meter 34 or one of the distribution outlets 23. Advantageously, the removable connection means 31 are positioned at an edge of the support 10 so as to facilitate their junction with a pipe.

Alternativement, le panneau 1 peut comprendre une ou plusieurs conduites intermédiaires, reliées directement ou indirectement à une sortie de distribution 23 de la conduite principale 20. Par indirectement, il faut comprendre que le panneau peut comprendre des dispositifs tels que des actionneurs ou des dispositifs de mesure positionnés entre une conduite secondaire et la conduite principale.Alternatively, the panel 1 may include one or more intermediate conduits, connected directly or indirectly to a distribution outlet 23 of the main conduit 20. Indirectly, it should be understood that the panel may include devices such as actuators or control devices. measurement positioned between a secondary pipe and the main pipe.

Par exemple, chacune des conduites secondaires 30 peut être reliée à un compteur d'eau 34 et ledit compteur d'eau 34 est alors relié une sortie de distribution de l'au moins une conduite intermédiaire. Une telle versatilité permet de répondre à la diversité des besoins en agencement et permet la mise en place aisée et rapide d'un réseau de distribution correspondant au mieux à la demande particulière de l'installation.For example, each of the secondary pipes 30 can be connected to a water meter 34 and said water meter 34 is then connected to a distribution outlet of the at least one intermediate pipe. Such versatility makes it possible to meet the diversity of layout needs and allows the easy and rapid establishment of a distribution network which best corresponds to the particular request of the installation.

En outre, le panneau 1 de distribution hydraulique comporte un support 10 sur lequel sont fixés la conduite principale 20 et la pluralité de conduites secondaires 30 par exemple comme présenté sur la figure 1. Le support 10 est apte à être fixé contre l'un des murs de l'installation. Ainsi, le panneau 1 avec tous ces constituants peut être directement installé sans nécessiter les opérations habituelles de filetage, cintrage, perçage ou soudage sur site.In addition, the hydraulic distribution panel 1 comprises a support 10 on which are fixed the main pipe 20 and the plurality of secondary pipes 30, for example as shown in the figure. figure 1 . The support 10 is suitable for being fixed against one of the walls of the installation. Thus, the panel 1 with all these components can be directly installed without requiring the usual operations of threading, bending, drilling or welding on site.

Avantageusement, le support 10 présente une densité globale inférieure à 800 kg/m3. De façon préférée, sa densité globale est inférieure à 700 kg/m3 et de façon plus préférée sa densité globale ou masse volumique est comprise entre 400 et 600 kg/m3. Une telle densité permet de faciliter la manœuvrabilité du dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique. En effet, une densité trop élevée entraine un poids trop important du panneau 1 et rend sa manipulation difficile. En outre, une densité trop faible rend difficile la manipulation du panneau. Ainsi, le support 10 présente avantageusement une densité globale supérieure à 300 kg/m3.Advantageously, the support 10 has an overall density of less than 800 kg / m 3 . Preferably, its overall density is less than 700 kg / m 3 and more preferably its overall density or density is between 400 and 600 kg / m 3 . Such a density makes it possible to facilitate the maneuverability of the device for hydraulic distribution. Indeed, too high a density causes too great a weight of the panel 1 and makes it difficult to handle. In addition, too low a density makes it difficult to handle the panel. Thus, the support 10 advantageously has an overall density greater than 300 kg / m 3 .

L'épaisseur du support est généralement inférieure à 20 mm. De façon préférée, elle est comprise entre 5 mm et 15 mm. De façon encore plus préférée elle est sensiblement égale à 10 mm. De même, le contrôle de l'épaisseur permet d'obtenir un support suffisamment rigide pour supporter l'ensemble des conduites qu'il comporte tout en conservant un poids ne rendant pas sa manipulation complexe ou éprouvante.The thickness of the support is generally less than 20 mm. Preferably, it is between 5 mm and 15 mm. Even more preferably, it is substantially equal to 10 mm. Likewise, controlling the thickness makes it possible to obtain a support that is sufficiently rigid to support all of the pipes that it comprises while retaining a weight that does not make its handling complex or stressful.

Comme cela est présenté aux figures 4A et 4B, le support 10 comporte avantageusement au moins une plaque en matériau polymère rigide 11 sur laquelle est disposé un polymère expansé 12. En outre, la dureté de la surface de la plaque en matériau polymère rigide 11 est avantageusement supérieure à 40 telle que mesurée par la norme ISO 868, de préférence la norme ISO 868:2003. De façon préférée, la dureté de la surface du matériau polymère rigide 11 est supérieure ou égale à 45. Cette dureté de surface permet de conserver un panneau peu sensible aux rayures ou aux dommages externes légers convenant ainsi parfaitement à une utilisation dans un environnement de type chantier / construction.As presented to figures 4A and 4B , the support 10 advantageously comprises at least one plate of rigid polymer material 11 on which is placed an expanded polymer 12. In addition, the hardness of the surface of the plate of rigid polymer material 11 is advantageously greater than 40 as measured by the ISO 868 standard, preferably ISO 868: 2003 standard. Preferably, the hardness of the surface of the rigid polymer material 11 is greater than or equal to 45. This surface hardness makes it possible to keep a panel that is not very sensitive to scratches or to slight external damage, thus being perfectly suitable for use in a type environment. building site.

Avantageusement, la plaque en matériau polymère rigide 11 et le polymère expansé 12 présentent des densités différentes. La combinaison de ces deux polymères permet d'améliorer les propriétés du support 10 et du panneau 1 de façon générale de façon à procurer un ensemble préfabriqué qui soit robuste tout en étant facilement manipulable. Par exemple, la plaque en matériau polymère rigide 11 présente une densité supérieure à 700 kg/m3, de préférence supérieur à 800 kg/m3. Le polymère expansé 12 quant à lui présente une densité inférieure à 700 kg/m3, de préférence inférieure à 600 kg/m3. La densité ou masse volumique est de préférence mesurée selon la norme EN ISO 1183-1.Advantageously, the plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 have different densities. The combination of these two polymers makes it possible to improve the properties of the support 10 and of the panel 1 in general so as to provide a prefabricated assembly which is robust while being easy to handle. For example, the plate of rigid polymer material 11 has a density greater than 700 kg / m 3 , preferably greater than 800 kg / m 3 . The expanded polymer 12 for its part has a density of less than 700 kg / m 3 , preferably less than 600 kg / m 3 . The density or density is preferably measured according to standard EN ISO 1183-1.

Ainsi, le support 10 selon l'invention selon ces caractéristiques avantageuses permet au panneau 1 de présenter des avantages nets en termes de poids comparé à un panneau en polypropylène compact classique dont la densité pourrait être supérieure à 900 kg/m3. En plus de cela, grâce aux caractéristiques ci-dessus, le support 10 présente un excellent rapport entre ténacité et grande rigidité, solidité et haute résistance aux produits chimiques ou bien au feu. En outre, il présente une rigidité et une résistance à la flexion plus élevées par rapport aux panneaux PVC standards.Thus, the support 10 according to the invention according to these advantageous characteristics allows the panel 1 to have clear advantages in terms of weight compared to a conventional compact polypropylene panel, the density of which could be greater than 900 kg / m 3 . More hence, thanks to the above characteristics, the support 10 has an excellent ratio between toughness and high rigidity, solidity and high resistance to chemicals or to fire. In addition, it has higher stiffness and bending strength compared to standard PVC panels.

La plaque en matériau polymère rigide 11 et le polymère expansé 12 peuvent être composés de différents polymères pouvant par exemple être sélectionnés parmi : les polymères (meth)acryliques (e.g. PMMA-polyméthacrylate de méthyle), les polyesters saturés (e.g. PET-polytéréphtalate d'éthylène, PETG-polytéréphtalate d'éthylène glycosilé, PBT- polytéréphtalate de butylène, PLA-acide polylactique), le polyéthylène (PE), le polycarbonate (PC), le Polychlorure de vinyle (PVC), le Polyfluorure de vinylidène (PVDF), le PVC chloré (PVCC), le polyurétane (PU), le polypropylène (PP). La plaque en matériau polymère rigide 11 et le polymère expansé 12 peuvent également être constitués de copolymères.The plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 can be composed of different polymers which can for example be selected from: (meth) acrylic polymers (eg PMMA-polymethyl methacrylate), saturated polyesters (eg PET-polyterephthalate). ethylene, PETG-polyethylene glycosilated terephthalate, PBT- polybutylene terephthalate, PLA-polylactic acid), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), chlorinated PVC (CPVC), polyuretane (PU), polypropylene (PP). The plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 can also be made of copolymers.

Avantageusement, et comme cela est présenté en figure 4B, le support 10 comporte deux plaques en matériau polymère rigide 11 entre lesquelles est disposé un polymère expansé 12. Cet agencement forme une structure de type sandwich où le polymère expansé 12, structure à plus faible densité, est entouré par une ou plusieurs plaques en matériau polymère rigide 11.Advantageously, and as presented in figure 4B , the support 10 comprises two plates of rigid polymeric material 11 between which is disposed an expanded polymer 12. This arrangement forms a sandwich-type structure where the expanded polymer 12, a lower density structure, is surrounded by one or more plates of material. rigid polymer 11.

Le support comporte avantageusement plusieurs trous de fixation 13 (généralement au moins 6) permettant de fixer rapidement le panneau 1 à un mur. En outre, des trous 14 peuvent être prévus de façon à faciliter la fixation des collecteurs sur le support 10. Enfin, le support peut avantageusement comporter des évidements 15 permettant de réduire encore le poids du panneau 1 et faciliter ainsi sa manipulation. Dans ce cas, les évidements présentent avantageusement une surface comprise entre 500 cm2 et 7000 cm2.The support advantageously comprises several fixing holes 13 (generally at least 6) making it possible to quickly fix the panel 1 to a wall. In addition, holes 14 can be provided so as to facilitate the fixing of the collectors on the support 10. Finally, the support can advantageously include recesses 15 making it possible to further reduce the weight of the panel 1 and thus facilitate its handling. In this case, the recesses advantageously have an area of between 500 cm 2 and 7000 cm 2 .

Comme cela est présenté en figure 1 et figure 2, les conduites 20, 30, 50 sont avantageusement fixées au support 10 par l'intermédiaire de moyens de fixation 40. As presented in figure 1 and figure 2 , the pipes 20, 30, 50 are advantageously fixed to the support 10 by means of fixing means 40.

Des moyens de fixation 40 ayant une structure avantageuse sont détaillés aux figures 5A et 5B. Ainsi, avantageusement, un moyen de fixation 40 en polymère est de préférence constitué d'au moins deux parties 41, 45, une première partie 41 étant apte à s'insérer dans le support 10, notamment par l'intermédiaire d'une protubérance 43 et une seconde partie 45 étant apte à maintenir un conduit entre la première partie 41 et la seconde partie 45 et à se fixer de manière amovible à la première partie 41. Comme cela est présenté en figure 5A et 5B, les moyens de fixation 40 présentent une forme sensiblement plane. Ils comportent un moyen d'accroche 46 solidaire de la seconde partie 45 configuré pour venir se positionner, lors de la fermeture des moyens de fixation 40, dans un logement 44 formé dans la première partie 41. Lorsque la seconde partie 45 est fixée à la première partie 41, un emplacement 42 correspondant au diamètre extérieur d'une conduite secondaire 30 est formé et permet de maintenir ladite conduite secondaire 30.Fastening means 40 having an advantageous structure are detailed in figures 5A and 5B . Thus, advantageously, a fixing means 40 made of polymer preferably consists of at least two parts 41, 45, a first part 41 being able to be inserted into the support 10, in particular via a protuberance 43. and a second part 45 being adapted to maintain a conduit between the first part 41 and the second part 45 and to be attached in a removable manner to the first part 41. As shown in figure 5A and 5B , the fixing means 40 have a substantially planar shape. They include a hooking means 46 integral with the second part 45 configured to come into position, when the fixing means 40 are closed, in a housing 44 formed in the first part 41. When the second part 45 is fixed to the first part 41, a location 42 corresponding to the outside diameter of a secondary pipe 30 is formed and makes it possible to maintain said secondary pipe 30.

En outre, comme cela est visible en comparant le moyen de fixation 40 présenté en figure 5A et celui présenté en figure 5B, les moyens de fixation 40 peuvent présenter des tailles différentes de façon à faciliter l'organisation des conduits sur le support 10. Il est alors possible de faire sur le support 10 des étages différents tout en maintenant les tubes fixés au support 10. Ainsi, de façon avantageuse, le panneau 1 comporte des moyens de fixation 40 présentant des hauteurs différentes. Les valeurs de hauteurs présentant de préférence une différence d'au moins 2 centimètres, de façon encore plus préférée d'au moins 3 centimètres. Par exemple, certains moyens de fixation 40 peuvent présenter une hauteur comprise entre 70 et 90 centimètres tandis que d'autres moyens de fixation 40 peuvent présenter une hauteur comprise entre 40 et 60 centimètres. Le moyen de fixation 40 peut également comporter une partie amovible 47 pouvant être utilisée pour catégoriser aisément le type de canalisation auquel le moyen de fixation est associé.Further, as can be seen by comparing the fastening means 40 shown in figure 5A and the one presented in figure 5B , the fixing means 40 can have different sizes so as to facilitate the organization of the conduits on the support 10. It is then possible to make on the support 10 different stages while keeping the tubes fixed to the support 10. Thus, advantageously, the panel 1 comprises fixing means 40 having different heights. The height values preferably having a difference of at least 2 centimeters, even more preferably at least 3 centimeters. For example, certain fixing means 40 may have a height of between 70 and 90 centimeters while other fixing means 40 may have a height of between 40 and 60 centimeters. The fixing means 40 can also include a removable part 47 which can be used to easily categorize the type of pipe with which the fixing means is associated.

Les moyens de fixation 40 sont de préférence constitués en matériau polymère rigide et peuvent être composés de différents polymères pouvant par exemple être sélectionnés parmi : les polymères (meth)acryliques (e.g. PMMA-polyméthacrylate de méthyle), les polyesters saturés (e.g. PET- polytéréphtalate d'éthylène, PETG-polytéréphtalate d'éthylène glycosilé, PBT- polytéréphtalate de butylène, PLA-acide polylactique), le polyéthylène (PE), le polycarbonate (PC), le Polychlorure de vinyle (PVC), le Polyfluorure de vinylidène (PVDF), le PVC chloré (PVCC), le polyurétane (PU), le polypropylène (PP). La plaque en matériau polymère rigide 11 et le polymère expansé 12 peuvent également être constitués de copolymères. Les moyens de fixation 40 peuvent également être constitués d'un assemblage de polymère rigide et de polymère expansé tels que décrit ci-dessus.The fixing means 40 are preferably made of a rigid polymer material and can be composed of different polymers which can for example be selected from: (meth) acrylic polymers (eg PMMA-polymethyl methacrylate), saturated polyesters (eg PET-polyterephthalate ethylene, PETG-polyethylene glycosilated terephthalate, PBT- polybutylene terephthalate, PLA-polylactic acid), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF ), chlorinated PVC (CPVC), polyurethane (PU), polypropylene (PP). The plate of rigid polymer material 11 and the expanded polymer 12 can also be made of copolymers. The fixing means 40 can also consist of an assembly of rigid polymer and expanded polymer as described above.

Le dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique 1 selon l'invention peut également comporter un régulateur de pression. Le régulateur de pression peut être positionné sur la conduite principale 20 ou sur une conduite secondaire 30. Avantageusement, la présence de ce régulateur de pression permet notamment de contrecarrer l'augmentation de pression la nuit ou sur les périodes estivales et ainsi réduire significativement la consommation d'eau par l'installation.The device for hydraulic distribution 1 according to the invention can also include a pressure regulator. The pressure regulator can be positioned on the main pipe 20 or on a secondary pipe 30. Advantageously, the presence of this pressure regulator makes it possible in particular to counteract the increase in pressure at night or during the summer periods and thus significantly reduce consumption. of water by the installation.

La pression de service admissible au sein d'une installation individuelle est de 3,5 bars car au-delà le risque de détérioration des diffuseurs (mitigeurs, électrovannes MAL...) n'est pas à négliger. Une pression plus faible peut nuire uniquement au confort ou aux performances du réseau hydraulique. Ainsi, le régulateur de pression est avantageusement configuré de façon à maintenir une pression de 3,5 bars ou moins au sein de l'installation. De façon préférée, le régulateur de pression est configuré pour maintenir une pression dans l'installation comprise entre 3 bars et 3,5 bars.The admissible operating pressure within an individual installation is 3.5 bars because beyond that the risk of deterioration of the diffusers (mixers, MAL solenoid valves, etc.) should not be neglected. Lower pressure can only affect the comfort or performance of the hydraulic network. Thus, the pressure regulator is advantageously configured so as to maintain a pressure of 3.5 bars or less within the installation. Preferably, the pressure regulator is configured to maintain a pressure in the installation of between 3 bars and 3.5 bars.

Avantageusement, le régulateur de pression est un régulateur de pression préréglé et automatique, capable de stabiliser automatiquement la pression aval à une valeur réglée. Alternativement, le régulateur de pression peut comprendre un capteur de pression avec réducteur de pression réglable.Advantageously, the pressure regulator is a preset and automatic pressure regulator, capable of automatically stabilizing the downstream pressure at a regulated value. Alternatively, the pressure regulator can include a pressure sensor with an adjustable pressure reducer.

Le dispositif pour la distribution hydraulique 1 selon l'invention est simple et rapide à installer dans une installation, notamment dans une installation en cours de construction. La fixation au mur peut se faire par un accrochage simple percé à 10 mm. Les extrémités des conduites et les sorties de distribution sont alors à raccorder, de préférence de façon amovible, par exemple en suivant un système de pictogrammes.The device for hydraulic distribution 1 according to the invention is simple and quick to install in an installation, in particular in an installation under construction. Fixing to the wall can be done by a simple hook drilled at 10 mm. The ends of the pipes and the distribution outlets must then be connected, preferably in a removable manner, for example by following a system of pictograms.

Grâce au panneau 1 selon l'invention il est possible d'installer une colonne montante d'un immeuble en seulement une journée alors que cela pourrait prendre plus d'une semaine avec les systèmes de l'art antérieur. En outre, les risques d'accidents auront été réduits.Thanks to the panel 1 according to the invention it is possible to install a riser of a building in just one day, whereas it could take more than a week with the systems of the prior art. In addition, the risk of accidents will have been reduced.

Du fait de tous ces avantages, il est possible d'équiper des installations de façon simple, rapide et moins couteuse que ce qui était possible jusqu'à présent.Because of all these advantages, it is possible to equip installations in a simple, fast and less expensive way than what was possible until now.

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  1. A device for water supply in an installation comprising a vertical water standpipe, said device appearing in the form of a panel comprising:
    - a main pipe (20) including distribution outlets (23),
    - a plurality of secondary pipes (30), connected directly or indirectly to the distribution outlets (23) of said main pipe (20),
    - a plurality of valves (25) able to modify or to stop a flow of water between the main pipe (20) and each of the secondary pipes (30), and
    - a support (10) on which are fastened the main pipe (20) and the plurality of secondary pipes (30), said support (10) being intended to be fastened against one of the walls of the installation;
    characterized in that said main pipe (20) is arranged to form, once said support (10) is fastened against one of the walls of the installation, a portion of the vertical water standpipe of the installation.
  2. The device for water supply according to claim 1, characterized in that the support (10) includes cavities.
  3. The device for water supply according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the main pipe (20) has a length comprised between 2 and 5 meters.
  4. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the main pipe (20) does not include an elbow and is rectilinear.
  5. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the main pipe (20) includes a valve (22) able to modify or stop the flow of water in the main pipe (20).
  6. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the support (10) has an overall density less than 700 kg/m3.
  7. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the support (10) includes at least one plate of rigid polymer material (11) having a density greater than 700 kg/m3 on which is positioned an expanded polymer (12) having a density less than 700 kg/m3.
  8. The device for water supply according to claim 7, characterized in that the hardness of the surface of the plate of rigid polymer (11) is greater than 40 as measured by the ISO 868 standard.
  9. The device for water supply according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the support (10) includes two plates of rigid polymer material (11) between which is positioned the expanded polymer (12).
  10. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the support (10) has a surface area comprised between 0.5 m2 and 5 m2.
  11. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the secondary pipes (30) consist mostly of copper, of steel or of brass.
  12. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the secondary pipes (30) are fastened to the support (10) by means of a fastening means (40), preferably of polymer, consisting of at least two portions (41, 45), a first portion (41) being able to be inserted into the support (10) and a second portion (45) being able to hold a secondary pipe (30) between the first portion (41) and the second portion (45) and to fasten itself removably to the first portion (41) .
  13. The device for water supply according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that each of the secondary pipes (30) is connected to a water meter (34), said water meter (34) being connected to a distribution outlet (23) of the main pipe (20).
  14. A method of manufacturing a device for water supply according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
    - cutting a main pipe (20) to the desired dimensions,
    - positioning and fastening the distribution outlets (23) to the main pipe (20), preferably by means of a welding step,
    - cutting a plurality of secondary pipes (30) to the desired dimensions,
    - installing a plurality of valves able to modify or to stop a flow of water between the main pipe and each of the secondary pipes, and
    - cutting a support (10) to the desired dimensions, and
    - fastening the main pipe (20) and the plurality of secondary pipes (30) to the support (10) so that the device appears in the form of a panel.
  15. A water standpipe formed by a plurality of devices appearing in the form of water supply panels (1) each of the panels (1) comprising:
    - a main pipe (20) including distribution outlets (23),
    - a plurality of secondary pipes (30), connected directly or indirectly to the distribution outlets (23) of said main pipe (20),
    - a plurality of valves (25) able to modify or to stop the flow of water between the main pipe (20) and each of the secondary pipes (30), and
    - a support (10) on which are fastened the main pipe (20) and the plurality of secondary pipes (30), said support (10) being intended to be fastened against one of the walls of the installation.
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