FR2999639A1 - DEVICE FOR FINISHING A CHEST - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for finishing a trunk that includes a closing system, air conditioning or other equipping a building, this device (1) adopting the shape of a profile (2). This finishing device (1) is characterized in that it comprises: - a base (3) intended to be fixed on the trunk (C); at least one plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") of separable type extending laterally with respect to said base (3) and from this base (3); - at least one means (5; 5 ', 5 "), extending laterally with respect to said base (3) and from this base (3), and adapted to receive such a plane element (4; 4'; 4") after that it has been separated from the base (3).

Description

The present invention relates to a trunk finishing device that includes a closure system, air conditioning or other equipment fitted to a building. This invention relates to the field of the building and, more particularly, that of the cladding and finishing of a system, equipping such a building, and designed to ensure the closure, air conditioning or other such building. The present invention will find a particularly suitable (but however not limiting) application when it comes to the finishing of a trunk, which comprises a closure system consisting of a shutter, and which is designed to receive internally the apron of such a shutter. When a building is equipped with such a closure system, air conditioning or other, the safe, which includes such a system, is usually protruding from a wall of a wall and is positioned below the ceiling, this to a certain distance from it. Thus, between this ceiling and this chest, there then remains an unattractive space that should be concealed. The occultation of such a space can be achieved using a profile, adopting the shape of an angle, and having, firstly, a first wing secured to the trunk and, secondly, a second wing, extending perpendicularly to and from the first wing, and towards the ceiling. However, the use of such an angle poses a number of problems. Indeed, since the boxes can be of different lengths and / or extend, with respect to the wall of a wall, on different depths, it is necessary to have angles of different lengths. Moreover and since these boxes can be positioned at different distances from the ceiling, it is also advisable to have angles whose wings have different widths.

There is a partial solution to these problems that is to have a long angle that should be, then cut to the appropriate length. However, this solution is accompanied by new disadvantages residing in the need to have an appropriate cutting tool and the fact that it generates irregularities in the cut making it unattractive. The present invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of finishing devices of the state of the art.

To this end, the invention relates to a device for finishing a trunk that includes a closing system, air conditioning or other equipment on a building, this device adopting the shape of a profile. This profile is characterized in that it comprises: - a base intended to be fixed on the trunk; at least one plane element, of separable type, extending laterally with respect to said base and from this base; at least one means, extending laterally with respect to said base and from said base, and designed to receive such a planar element after it has been separated from the base. Another feature is that the base and / or at least one planar element comprise at least one breakaway zone 25 extending parallel to the base, this over at least a part of the length of this base and / or this plane element. An additional feature relates to the fact that the device comprises means for maintaining such a plane element with respect to such a means for receiving such a planar element, in a given position. Yet another characteristic is that the device comprises at least one cutout designed to allow the folding of a portion of this device against another part of this device, this under the effect of the folding of this device.

According to an additional characteristic, the device comprises a plurality of cut-outs provided at a determined distance from one another, such a distance or the sum of a plurality of these distances corresponding to the length of one side of a box to finish with this device Thus, the finishing device of the invention comprises, on the one hand, at least one separable plane element of the base and, secondly, at least one means for receiving a such plane element after it has been separated. Thus, when finishing a chest, an operator separates such a plane element of the base, this manually and without using tools. This operator then engages this plane element inside the means to receive it and then fixes the base on the trunk. The operator then adjusts, advantageously, the position of the plane element with respect to the space to be concealed, this by adjusting the position of this plane element relative to the means for receiving this plane element, in particular by intervening on the depth engagement of this planar element within a groove that includes this means for receiving the planar element. The planar element comprises at least one rupture initiation zone extending parallel to the base, which advantageously makes it possible to separate a portion of this planar element in order to adjust the length of this planar element to the height. space to hide. The device comprises means for maintaining such a planar element with respect to such a means for receiving such a planar element, which advantageously makes it possible to position such a planar element in a perennial manner with respect to the space to be concealed. The device comprises at least one cutout designed to allow the folding of a portion of this device against another part of this device, this under the effect of the folding of this device. This advantageously makes it possible to fold the device in a clean and precise manner and to make this device adopt the configuration appropriate for finishing the box. Finally, the device comprises a plurality of cutouts provided at a determined distance from each other, such a distance or the sum of a plurality of these distances corresponding to the length of one side of a trunk to be finished using this device. This advantageously makes it possible to have a finishing device that is particularly versatile and capable of being adjusted in length to that of any box to be finished. Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description relating to embodiments which are given by way of indicative and non-limiting examples. The understanding of this description will be facilitated with reference to the appended drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a schematic and perspective view of the finishing device according to the invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic and side view of the finishing device illustrated in FIG. 1; - Figure 3 is a schematic and front view of the finishing device illustrated in Figures 1 and 2; FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic, perspective and exploded view of the finishing device illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, after separating the flat element from the base and folding this device; - Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of the assembly of the planar element with the means for receiving such a planar element; Figure 6 is a schematic and detailed view of the assembly illustrated in Figure 5; - Figure 7 is a schematic and perspective view of the implementation of a finishing device according to the invention, this between a chest and the ceiling of a building. The present invention relates to the field of the building and, more particularly, that of the cladding and the finish of a system, equipping such a building, and designed to ensure, according to the system considered, the closure, air conditioning or other of such a building. The invention will find a particularly suitable application when it comes to ensuring the cladding and finishing of a building closure system consisting of a shutter knowing that the present invention is there, however, in no way limited . Anyway, such a system (closure, air conditioning or other) includes a chest C, which protrudes from the wall of a wall M of this building, and which is positioned below the ceiling P of this building, this at a certain distance from the ceiling P and to define, between the ceiling P and the chest C, a space. The present invention relates, then, to a device 1 for finishing such a box C and, thus, to ensure the concealment of the space defined between the box C and the ceiling P. This finishing device 1 adopts the shape of a profile 2, 20 more particularly of extruded type. According to the invention, this profile 2 comprises: - a base 3 intended to be fixed on said box C; at least one plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") of separable type extending laterally with respect to said base 3 and from this base 3; at least one means (5; 5'; 5 "), extending laterally with respect to said base 3 and from this base 3, and adapted to receive such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4") after it has been separated from the With respect to said base 3, the latter comprises, on the side 30 oriented in the direction of such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 "), at least one housing 31 while such an element plan (4; 4 '; 4 ") extends from the bottom of such a housing 31. This feature advantageously and after separating such a plane element (4; 4'; 4") from the base 3, to have a base 3 whose contact surface with the trunk C is devoid of asperity. As mentioned above, the profile 2 comprises at least one plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ").

In fact and as visible in the appended figures, this device 1 comprises a plurality of plane elements (4; 4 '; 4 "). These plane elements (4; 4'; 4") are aligned, located in the extension of one another, and equip one side 30 of the base 3.

According to another characteristic, the device 1 comprises at least one cutout (6; 6 ') separating at least partially two plane elements (4; 4'; 4 ") extending perpendicularly to the base 3 and on at least a part of the width of such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ").

As seen in the appended figures, such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 ") has, on the one hand, a first end 40 at which this plane element (4; 4'; 4") is connected to the base 3 and, secondly, a second end 41, opposite the first end 40, and free type.

Said cut (6; 6 ') then extends from such a free end 41 and at least towards the first end 40 and / or the base 3. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, invention, this cutout (6; 6 ') extends to the first end 40 and / or 25 up to the base 3, so over the entire width of the plane element (4; 4 Such an embodiment advantageously facilitates the folding of the finishing device 1 and / or the separation of such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") from the 3. Such an embodiment also makes it possible to have a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 "), easily separable from the base 3, and whose dimensions are adjusted to those of a means ( 5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving such a planar element (4; 4'; 4") as will be described below. Another feature is that the base 3 and / or at least one element plan (4; 4 '; 4 ") comprise at least a breaking initiation zone (7; 8) extending parallel to the base 3, this over at least a part of the length of this base 3 and / or of this plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") As mentioned above, such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4") has a first end 40 and a second end 41. According to a first embodiment, said rupture initiation zone 7 is arranged substantially at one third of the distance between these two ends (40; 41), preferably from the second end 41 free. Such an embodiment makes it possible, advantageously, to form a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 ") of divisible type (in 1/3 and 2/3), a part of which can be separated to adjust the width of this element plane (4; 4 '; 4 ") to the space between the trunk C and the ceiling P. According to a second embodiment (additional or alternative to the above-mentioned first embodiment), said breaking primer zone 8 is provided at the junction between such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") and said base 3 and / or in the bottom of the housing 31 that comprises the base 3. The presence of this breakaway zone 8 advantageously, it facilitates the separation of the plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") with respect to the base 3. In fact, such a breaking initiation zone (7, 8) is preferably constituted by a notch or the like. As mentioned above, the finishing device 1 comprises at least one means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving a plane element (4; 4'; 4") after the latter (4; 4 ', 4 ") has been separated from the base 3. As can be seen in the appended figures, such means (5; 5'; 5") for receiving such a planar element 4 comprises a groove 50, defined by two wings (51; 52) substantially parallel and extending from the base 3, and within which 50 such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") can be engaged. 1, said base 3 has, on the one hand, a first end 32 of free type and, on the other hand, a second end 33, opposite the first end 32, and from which 33 s extends a wing 51 defining part of the groove 50 of the means (5; 5 '; 5 ") to receive the plane element (4; 4'; 4"). Between this wing 51 and the free end 32 of the 3 base extends, then the other wing 5 2 defining in part said groove 50. According to an additional feature, at least one of the wings (51; 52) defining said groove 50 is resilient. Another feature of the invention is that the finishing device 1 comprises means 9 for holding such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 ") with respect to such means (5; 5'; ) to receive such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 "), this in a given position. In this regard, it will be observed that these means 9 to maintain may be constituted by at least one member, which projects relative to to a substantially planar surface which comprises such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 "), and which is designed to cooperate with the groove 50, more particularly with at least one flange (51; 52) defining this groove 50 (solution not shown). This protruding member may then assume the shape of a rib extending over at least a portion of the length of the planar member (4; 4 '; 4 "), longitudinally with respect thereto. plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") and / or parallel to the base 3. Additionally or alternatively, these means 9 for maintaining may be constituted by at least one clamp 90 that includes such means ( 5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving such a planar member (4; 4'; 4") and which is adapted to clamp such a planar member (4; 4 '; 4 "). , be constituted by the two wings (51; 52), defining the groove 50 of the means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving the plane element (4; 4'; 4"), and one of which minus either has at least one elastic means oriented towards the other wing 51, or is itself of elastic type.

As can be seen in the appended figures, such a flange (51; 52) may comprise at least one member 91, on the one hand, which protrudes with respect to a substantially flat surface, that comprises such a flange (51; ), and which is oriented towards the other wing (52; 51), and on the other hand, which is designed to cooperate with the plane element (4; 4 '; 4 "). As mentioned above above, at least one plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") and at least one means (5; 5'; 5") for receiving such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") extend laterally relative to said base 3 and from this base 3. Also and according to an additional characteristic, at least one such plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") and at least one such means (5; 5'; ") to receive such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4") extend, in fact, on either side of the base 3 and / or perpendicularly with respect to this base 3. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, such an element pla n (4; 4 '; 4 ") and such means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4") extend symmetrically with respect to the base 3. Preferably, the finishing device 1 is designed so that such an element plane (4; 4 '; 4 "), extending on the one hand from the base 3, corresponds with the means (5; 5'; 5"), on the other hand extending from the base 3 and adapted to receive such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 "), or even (and preferably) to be symmetrical to this means (5; 5'; 5") for receiving this plane element (4; 4 ') 4 "), this with respect to the base 3. Another feature is that the finishing device 1 comprises at least one cutout (10; 10 ') designed to allow the folding of a portion of this 30 device 1 against another part of this device 1, this under the effect of the folding of this device 1. As visible in FIG 3, said cutout (10; 10 ') is delimited by edges 100 forming, between them, an angle of 90 °, this for a rabatteme and at a right angle of a portion of the device 1 against another part of this device 1 (Figures 4 and 5).

More precisely, this cutout (10; 10 ') is designed to allow a crimping of a portion (34; 34') of the base 3 to another portion (34 '; 34 "). ) of this base 3 and, on the other hand, a means (5; 5 ') for receiving a plane element (4; 4') on another means (5 '; 5 ") for receiving another plane element (4 '; 4 ") In fact and as visible in Figures 1 and 3, said cutout (10; 10') extends over at least a portion of the width of the base 3 and on at least one part of the width of the means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving the plane element (4; 4'; 4"). As mentioned above, the base 3 has a first free end 32 and a second end 33 from which the wing 51 of the means (5; 5 '; 5 ") extends to receive the plane element (4; 4'; 4"). As can be seen in FIG. 3 the cut-out (10; 10 ') then adopts a "V" shape and extends diverging towards the end. 32 of the base 3 and from the means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving the plane element (4; 4 '; 4"), more particularly from the wing 51, which the means (5; 5'; 5 ") comprises for receiving the plane element ( 4; 4 '; 4 "), and which equips the second end 33 of the base 3. An additional feature is that, on the one hand, the cutout (6; 6') at least partially separating two planar elements (4; 4 '; 4 ") and, on the other hand, the cutout (10; 25') of the base 3 and the means (5; 5 '; 5") for receiving such a planar element (4; 4 ', 4 ") are made in correspondence, more particularly in the extension one (6'; 10 ') of the other (6; 10). In fact, the finishing device 1 comprises a plurality of cutouts (10; 10 ') provided at a determined distance from each other 10'. In such a case, such a distance or the sum of a plurality of these distances corresponds to the length (in particular standard length) of one side of a chest C to finish using this device 1. 35 U In a particular embodiment, the finishing device 1 comprises a plurality of cutouts (10; 10 ') and that these cuts (10; 10') are arranged in pairs at different distances. Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to adapt the finishing device 1 to a large number of chests C of different dimensions.

An additional feature is that at least a portion of the means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving a planar element (4; 4'; 4") has a notch. The presence of this notch facilitates the folding of the profile 1. In fact, it is, more particularly, the wing 51, that the means (5, 5 ', 5 ") comprises to receive the plane element ( 4; 4 '; 4 ") and which equips the second end 33 of the base 3, which comprises, then, such a notch. This notch is then formed in the bottom of said flange 51 and / or in the extension of the cutout (10; 10 ').

As mentioned above, the base 3 of the section 2 is intended to be fixed on the trunk. To do this, the device 1 (more particularly the base 3) comprises means 11 for fixing the device 1 on the box C.

In fact, these means 11 for fixing are designed to provide such a bonding attachment and are, more particularly, constituted by a double-sided adhesive.

Claims (11)

REVENDICATIONS1. Finishing device (1) for a trunk (C) which comprises a closing, air-conditioning or other system fitted to a building, this device (1) taking the form of a profile (2) which is characterized by the fact that it comprises: - a base (3) intended to be fixed on the trunk (C); at least one plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") of separable type extending laterally with respect to said base (3) and from said base (3); at least one means (5); 5 ', 5 "), extending laterally with respect to said base (3) and from said base (3), and adapted to receive such a planar element (4; 4'; 4") after 15 it has been separated from the base (3). 2. Finishing device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (3) comprises, on the side (30) oriented in the direction of such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 "), at least one housing (31) while such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 ") extends from the bottom of such a housing (31). 3. Finishing device (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the device (1) comprises a plurality of flat elements (4; 4 '; 4 ") and at least a cutout (6; 6 '), at least partially separating two planar members (4; 4'; 4 ") extending perpendicularly to the base (3) and at least a portion of the width of such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 "). 4. finishing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (3) and / or at least one plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") comprise at least one breaking initiation zone (7; 8) extending parallel to the base (3), this over at least a part of the length of this base (3) and / or of this plane element (4; 4 ') 4 "). 35 5. Finishing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a telmoyen (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving such a plane element (4; 4'; 4") comprises a groove (50), defined by two substantially parallel wings (51; 52) extending from the base (3), and within which (50) such a planar element (4; 4 '; 4 ") can be engaged. 6. finishing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means (9) for maintaining such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") relative to such a means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving such a plane element (4; 4'; 4") in a given position. 7. Finishing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one such plane element (4; 4 '; 4 ") and at least one such means (5; 5'; 5 ") for receiving such a plane element (4; 4 '; 4") extend on either side of the base (3) and / or perpendicularly with respect to this base (3), or symmetrically with respect to this base (3). 8. finishing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one cutout (10; 10 ') designed to allow the folding of a portion of this device (1) against another part of this device (1), this under the effect of the folding of this device (1). 9. Finishing device (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of cutouts (10; 10 ') arranged at a determined distance from one another, such a distance or the sum a plurality of these distances corresponding to the length of one side of a box (C) to be finished using this device (1). 10. Finishing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a portion of the means (5; 5 '; 5 ") for receiving the planar element (4; 4'; 4 ") has a notch. 11. Finishing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that itcomporte means (11) for fixing the device (1) on the trunk (C).