WO2015104681A2

WO2015104681A2 - Panel, in particular of transparent material and barrier in particular including such panel.

Info

Publication number: WO2015104681A2
Application number: PCT/IB2015/050173
Authority: WO
Inventors: Marco Dal Pane; Fabio Fabbri
Original assignee: Cir Ambiente S.P.A.
Priority date: 2014-01-10
Filing date: 2015-01-09
Publication date: 2015-07-16
Also published as: WO2015104681A3

Abstract

Described is a panel (10), in particular for a barrier, in particular designed to delimit routes such as roads, motorways, railways or rail routes in general, comprising a sheet body (12), in particular in the form of a respective sheet of transparent material, and supporting means (14, 16) for the sheet body (12) of the panel; the supporting means comprising a first and a second profile (14, 16), which engage with the sheet body (12) at respective, in particular opposite and lateral, edges (123, 124), of the sheet body (12).

Description

DESCRIPTION

PANEL, IN PARTICULAR OF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL AND

BARRIER IN PARTICULAR INCLUDING SUCH PANEL

Technical field

This invention relates to a panel, in particular a panel made of transparent material.

Background art

There are prior art panels for barriers, in particular in the form of soundproofing panels, especially designed to delimit routes such as roads, motorways, railways or rail routes in general, which comprise a sheet body, in particular in the form of a respective sheet of transparent material, for example made of transparent plastic or glass, and means of supporting the sheet body of the panel.

It is considered in the sector that, in order to make panels with transparent sheets, which are suitable for supporting the stresses to which the panels are subjected - in particular inside barriers delimiting respective communication routes - it is essential to provide profiles for supporting these which surround the transparent sheet entirely and which are securely connected to each other, by respective couplings at the ends of the respective supporting profiles.

More specifically, the supporting profiles, which are made of metal material, comprise an upper longitudinal profile, a lower longitudinal profile and a pair of lateral profiles, which receive a corresponding edge of the sheet with the interposing of a respective elastic retaining element and which are connected to each other by corresponding corner pieces and respective connecting bolts.

Moreover, perpendicularly projecting elements are provided in an intermediate position on the lateral supporting profiles of these panels of known type, defining the elements for adjusting the space, which is present between the tabs of the uprights supporting the barrier in which the panels are inserted.

Consequently, this results in a panel structure which is relatively complex and costly to make.

Summary of the invention

This invention proposes a novel solution, alternative to the solutions known up to now and which can overcome one or more of the above mentioned disadvantages and/or meet one or more of the requirements mentioned in or inferable from the above.

A panel is therefore provided, in particular of the noise control type, preferably for a barrier, in particular designed to delimit routes such as roads, motorways, railways or rail routes in general, the panel comprising a sheet body, in particular in the form of a respective sheet of transparent material, and supporting means for the sheet body of the panel; characterised in that the supporting means are constituted of, or comprise only, a first and a second profile, which engage with the sheet body at respective edges of the self-same sheet body, in particular at edges which are opposite one another of the self-same sheet body.

In this way, it is possible to obtain a panel with a basic structure which is quick to set up and having a limited construction cost. This is all done without the strength of the panel being in some way compromised or reduced in such a way as to adversely affect the duration and functionality of the panel.

This invention also relates to a barrier in particular using such a panel preferably made of transparent material.

Brief Description of the Drawings

These and other innovative aspects are set out in the appended claims and the technical features and advantages are also apparent from the detailed description which follows of a non-limiting example embodiment of it with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of the panel according to the invention;

- Figure 2A is schematic front view of the first preferred embodiment of the panel according to this invention;

- Figure 2B is a cross-section according to the line A - A of Figure 2A;

- Figure 3A is a top plan view of the preferred embodiment of the panel according to this invention;

- Figure 3B is a horizontal cross section view of the preferred embodiment of the panel according to this invention, in particular at an intermediate zone of the height of the panel;

- Figure 4A is a side view of the first preferred embodiment of the panel according to the invention;

- Figure 4B is a vertical cross section view of the first preferred embodiment of the panel according to this invention, in particular at an intermediate zone of the width of the panel;

- Figure 5A is a horizontal cross section view of a detail at the supporting upright of a barrier using the panel according to this invention;

- Figure 5B is a horizontal cross section view of a detail at the supporting upright of a barrier using the panel according to this invention, in particular at an intermediate zone of the height of the panel;

- Figures 6A to 6E show different embodiments relative to a flexible retaining element, or metallic cord, for corresponding lateral elements superposing the corresponding edge of the panel;

Figure 7 is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the barrier;

Figure 8 is a longitudinal cross section view of the second preferred embodiment of the barrier;

- Figure 9A is a front view of the second embodiment of the barrier, showing in particular a first preferred embodiment of the means for reducing sound according to this invention;

Figure 9B is a horizontal cross section view of the second embodiment of the barrier, showing in particular the first preferred embodiment of the means for reducing sound according to this invention; - Figure 9C shows an enlarged detail of Figure 9B;

Figure 10A is a front view of the second embodiment of the barrier, showing in particular a second preferred embodiment of the means for reducing sound according to this invention;

Figure 10B is a horizontal cross section view of the second embodiment of the barrier, showing in particular the second preferred embodiment of the means for reducing sound according to this invention;

Figure 10C shows an enlarged detail of Figure 4B;

Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention

The accompanying drawings illustrate a first preferred embodiment of the panel 10, in particular of the soundproofing tpe, and preferably which can be used in a barrier, in particular forming a first preferred embodiment of the barrier, and in particular designed to delimit transport networks, such as roads, motorways or railways, or other environments.

The barrier comprises a plurality of supporting elements, which are, more specifically, as may be inferred from Figure 5A, in the form of respective uprights 11 defined by corresponding l-shaped profiles, that is to say, having a central core 111 , from which respective tabs 112, 113 extend, defining a respective seat 10 for housing corresponding ends of the panels 10.

More specifically, the barrier comprises, for each stretch provided between respective supporting elements, or uprights, a plurality of panels superposed on each other and which extend longitudinally between the adjacent uprights, that is to say, in the direction of extension of the barrier. As may be inferred, the panel 10 comprises a sheet body 12, forming the main part of the panel, which extends along a respective two-dimensional plane having a respective thickness.

Preferably, the sheet body 12 is made of transparent material, in particular glass, or transparent plastic, for example polymethylmethacrylate or polycarbonate.

As illustrated, the sheet body 12 has a respective perimetric profile, more specifically rectangular, defining respective lateral, or transversal edges, 121 , 122, in particular parallel to each other, and respective longitudinal edges, respectively upper and lower, 123, 124, in particular parallel to each other and at right angles to the lateral, or transversal, edges.

According to one particular embodiment, the longitudinal edges 123, 124 comprise an extension greater than that of the lateral or transversal, edges 121 , 122 in such a way as to define a respective panel which extends more along the longitudinal direction of extension of the panel.

The panel 10 also comprises means for supporting the sheet body 12, which advantageously comprise, or comprise only, a first and a second profile 14, 16, which engage the sheet body 12 at respective edges of the sheet body 12, in particular at edges 123, 124 opposite each other of the sheet body.

Advantageously, the respective supporting profile 14, 16 engages a respective elongate longitudinal edge 123, 124 of the sheet body 12 of the panel, in particular, respectively, the respective upper edge 123 and the respective lower edge 124 of the sheet body 12.

In practice, the supporting profiles 14, 16 engage the sheet body 12 at opposite upper and lower longitudinal edges, or sides, 123, 124.

As illustrated, the respective supporting profile 14, 16 comprises a respective portion 151 , comprising, in particular, a respective seat 150 for receiving a corresponding peripheral edge of the sheet body 12 of the panel.

Moreover, the respective supporting profile 14, 16 comprises a respective stiffening portion 152.

There are means 18 projecting perpendicularly relative to the panel and which define means for engaging an opposite surface, or tab, of a corresponding element, or upright, supporting the barrier, that is, defining means 110 for adjusting the space for receiving the panel, which is present between the panel and the surfaces, or tabs, of the element, or upright, supporting of the barrier.

Advantageously, the projecting means 18 for engaging or adjusting extend from a respective longitudinal end 17, 19 of the respective supporting profile 14, 16.

In practice there are, for each supporting profile 14, 16, a first and a second projecting adjusting element 18, 18, which are provided at the longitudinal ends 17, 19 of the respective supporting profile 14, 16.

More specifically, the engagement means 18 projecting perpendicularly have a perpendicular length which is adjustable or variable in a suitable or desired manner.

The engagement means 18 projecting perpendicularly are in the form of a respective elongate rod element 181 , in particular having a respective large widened head 182 forming an engagement surface for the corresponding surface of the supporting element of the barrier.

In particular, the rod element 181 has a respective outer surface, in particular threaded, acting in conjunction with a corresponding nut, or threaded bushing, 183 defining, together with a lock nut 184, means for fixing the adjustment element 18 to the respective supporting profile 14, 16.

More specifically, as illustrated, the respective supporting profile 14, 16 is in the form of an elongate straight element.

Moreover, the respective supporting profile 14, 16 has a general "S" shape in a transversal cross-section.

As illustrated, the respective supporting profile 14, 16 comprises the respective portion 151, forming the seat 150 for receiving the respective peripheral edge 123, 124 of the plate body of the panel, which has opposite and perpendicularly spaced longitudinal walls 1501 , 1503, which are connected to each other by a corresponding perpendicular bottom wall 1502.

As illustrated, the respective supporting profile 14, 16 comprises the respective stiffening portion 152, which has opposite and perpendicularly spaced longitudinal walls 1503, 1504 which are connected to each other by a perpendicular bottom wall 1505.

More specifically, the bottom wall 1505 of the stiffening portion 152 is vertically on the opposite side of the bottom wall 1502 of the insertion seat of the corresponding peripheral edge of the sheet body 12 of the panel. Advantageously, there are means for reinforcing the respective supporting profile 14, 16, which are advantageously provided at the longitudinal, or lateral, ends of the corresponding supporting profile 14, 16.

Preferably, the reinforcing means are in the form of a profile with a general "C" shape, which is coupled to the stiffening portion 152 of the respective supporting profile 14, 16. Other embodiments for the reinforcing profile might also be imagined.

Advantageously, the means of engaging, or adjusting, 18 define means for connecting the reinforcing profile 21 to the respective supporting profile 14, 16, in particular to the respective stiffening portion 152.

As illustrated, the reinforcing profile 21 , in particular with a general "C" shape, has respective end tabs 211 , 212, which are connected to each other through a respective core 213.

As illustrated, advantageously, the respective reinforcing profile 21 is inside, in particular entirely inside, the stiffening portion 152 of the respective supporting profile 14, 16.

As illustrated, advantageously, the respective reinforcing profile 21 comprises respective end tabs 211 , 212, which are positioned between and in contact with opposite and perpendicularly spaced walls 1503, 1504 of the stiffening portion 152 of the respective supporting profile 14, 16. As illustrated, preferably, the respective reinforcing profile 21 comprises a respective connecting core 213 between respective end tabs 211 , 212, the core 213 being positioned parallel to, and in particular spaced from, the bottom wall 1505 of the stiffening portion 152 of the respective supporting profile 14, 16. However, positioning the bottom wall 1505 in contact with the bottom of the stiffening portion 152 is also imaginable.

According to another aspect, the reinforcing profile 21 has a respective core 213 connecting between respective end tabs 211 , 212, the core 213 being placed in an intermediate position of the extension of the longitudinal walls 1503, 1504 of the stiffening portion 152 of the supporting profile 14, 16, in particular in more the proximity of the bottom 1505 of the stiffening portion 152.

In other words, the respective reinforcing profile 21 defines an inner loop 214, between the tabs 211 , 212 and core 113, the inner loop facing towards respective outer edge of the panel, that is, in the direction of the opening of the stiffening portion 152.

As illustrated, in practice, the respective reinforcing profile 21 , in the general shape of a "C", is oriented in the same way as the stiffening portion 152, which also has the general shape of a "C".

More specifically, the respective reinforcing profile 21 is in the form of a short piece, in particular longitudinally elongate, and in particular having a transversal cross-section having the general shape of a "C", which is located at the respective end 17, 19 of the supporting profile 14, 16, at the positioning of the adjusting means 18.

As illustrated, the opening of the portion 151 for receiving the panel of the respective supporting profiles 14, 16 faces towards the central part of the sheet body 12.

Advantageously, between the supporting profile 14, 16 and the corresponding edge 122, 123 of the sheet body of the panel, there are interposing means, in particular elastic, or elastically compliant, in particular defining means 23 for gripping the sheet body to the corresponding supporting profile 14, 16.

More specifically, the interposing means 23 are wound around the respective edge portion 122, 123 of the sheet body 12.

As illustrated, the interposing portion 23 is in the form of a longitudinally elongate element in the general shape of a "C".

As illustrated, the interposing portion 23 is inserted in the seat 150 of the receiving portion 151 of the corresponding supporting profile 14, 16.

As illustrated, the interposing means 23 comprise respective end tabs 231 , 232, between the respective walls 1501 , 1503 of the receiving portion 151 of the supporting profile 14, 16 and the opposite surfaces of the plate element 12, the end tabs 231 , 232 of which being connected to each other by a corresponding core 233, in contact with the bottom 1502 of the receiving portion 151 and with the corresponding end edge 123, 124 of the plate element 12.

The supporting profile 14, 16 extends longitudinally to the sheet element 12 of the panel, and, according to a particular embodiment, for a length slightly greater than the longitudinal length of it.

Advantageously, the perpendicular engaging, or adjusting, means 18 connect a longitudinal end wall 1504 of the stiffening portion 152 of the supporting profile 14, 16 and the corresponding tab 212 of the reinforcing profile 21 , inserting in corresponding holes of these and thanks to the respective nut or threaded bush 183 and lock nut 184 locking, respectively, the wall 1504 and the tab 212.

Advantageously, on the respective free edge of the sheet element or body 12, in particular on a respective lateral, or transversal, edge 121 , 122, there are superposing means 25, in particular elastic, especially forming a respective seal, preferably made of rubber or elastomeric material.

As illustrated, the superposing means 25 surround the respective end edge portion 121 , 122 of the sheet body 12.

More specifically, in use, the superposing means 25 comprise a respective portion 251 , which overlaps the respective end face, in particular lateral, 121 , 122 of the sheet element 12.

As illustrated, in use, the superposing means 25 comprise a respective portion 252, which overlaps the end portion, in particular lateral, of the front face of the sheet element 12.

Moreover, as illustrated, in use, the superposing means 25 comprise a respective portion 253, which overlaps the end portion, in particular lateral, of the front face of the sheet element 12.

In practice, the superposing means 25 define means for damping any engaging or contact of the end edge, in particular, corresponding lateral edge of the panel, for example with the respective parts of the supporting upright 11.

The superposing means 25 extend along the entire corresponding edge 121 , 122 of the sheet element 12.

There are, advantageously, means 27 covering the elastic superposing means 25.

More specifically, the covering means 27 are designed to define means of sealing the superposing means 25 on the respective edge 121 , 122 of the sheet element 12.

As illustrated, the covering means 27 comprise, or are in the form of, an elongate element having a general "C" shape cross section.

More specifically, as illustrated, the covering means 27 comprise respective end tabs 271 , 272, the end tabs being connected to each other by a corresponding core 273.

As illustrated, advantageously, the covering means 27 are fitted on the corresponding edge portion, in particular lateral, 121 , 122 of the sheet element 12, with the interposing of the elastic superposing means, or seal, 25.

Also advantageously, there are means 29 for retaining the superposing means 25 and/or the covering means 27 on the corresponding edge portion 21 , 122 of the sheet element.

More specifically, the retaining means of the superposing means 25 and/or of the covering means 27 on the corresponding edge portion 121 , 122 of the plate element 12 comprise a respective bracket element 29, in particular having a general "L" shape, which is fixed, advantageously, at the respective end of the corresponding supporting profile 14, 16 and engages, in particular externally, with a corresponding end of the superposing means and/or covering means 27, in particular, according to this embodiment, the outer faced of the later.

Further advantageously, from the point of view of the number of components used, the engaging or adjusting means 18 also form connecting means of the retaining means of the superposing means 25 and/or covering means 27.

More specifically, the adjusting means 18 have the respective rod which inserts into a corresponding hole, which is located in a tab 291 of the bracket retention means, the tab 291 extending longitudinally, and from that tab 191 extends, perpendicularly, a further tab 292, which engages behind or outside the superposing and/or covering means.

In a different embodiment, illustrated in the Figures 6A to 6E, the means for retaining the superposing means 25 and/or the covering means 27, on the corresponding edge portion 121 , 122 of the sheet element 12, comprise a linear element, suitably thin, in particular flexible or foldable, which is, in particular, in the form of a respective cord, preferably made of metallic material.

The linear element is connected to the respective longitudinal ends 17, 19 of the supporting profiles '14, 16 and engages, in particular outside a corresponding face of the superposing means 25 and/or the covering means 27, in particular, according to this invention, the outer face of the latter.

Figure 6A, like the subsequent Figures 6B to 6E, illustrates only an end portion of the flexible linear retaining element, which is labelled 31.

The linear retaining element 31 has a respective end, or enlarged portion, in particular in the form of a corresponding block 32, with a suitable shape, in particular as may be inferred from the figures with a cylindrical, spherelike, mushroom or, if necessary, other shape, which allows the fixing of the linear retaining element 31 to the respective end 17, 19 of the corresponding supporting profiles 14, 16.

Advantageously, there are means 33 for engaging the lifting means of the panel.

Advantageously, the engagement means 33 for the panel lifting means are formed by, or fixed to, the retaining means for the superposing means 25 and/or the covering means 27 on the corresponding edge portion 121 , 122 of the plate element 2.

More specifically, as may be inferred from Figure 6A, the engagement means for the panel lifting means are in the form of a looped portion 33, which is in particular formed by the end of the linear retaining element 31. The profiles 14, 16 for supporting the panel are made preferably of metal material, in particular, a metal sheet suitably folded. More specifically, as illustrated, the intermediate wall 1503 is shared between the receiving portion 151 of the sheet element 12 and the stiffening portion 152.

More specifically, the various elastic elements may be made of plastic provided with suitable rotatable extensions, that is, like the seal 25 made of elastomeric material.

Moreover, the covering element 27 may be made from metallic material, or plastic material.

Finally, thanks to the various manufacturing aspects of this panel, a panel is advantageously provided which has a limited number of components and which are easily assembled together.

Figures 7 to 0C illustrate a second preferred embodiment of the barrier according to this invention.

More specifically, Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a portion of a barrier 011 for delimiting infrastructure zones from the surrounding environment, in particular for delimiting routes such as roads, motorways, railways or rail routes in general, for example, from a residential area.

The barrier 011 preferably comprises respective panel means 010, which are connected to the corresponding supporting means, in particular in the form of corresponding column uprights 012.

More specifically, the column uprights 012 are integral with corresponding foundations for connection to the ground below and are spaced apart from each other along the direction of extension of the barrier, in particular along the, or parallel to the, corresponding infrastructure zone or line of communication.

As illustrated, between corresponding supporting means, or column uprights, 012 corresponding panel means extend, preferably comprising a plurality of panels vertically superposed on each other.

In the embodiment illustrated, the supporting means 012 are in the form of corresponding lattice-like uprights comprising respective tabs, respectively front 0121 and rear 0122, in particular configured in the general shape of a "C", between which is interposed a corresponding core 0123 configured like a lattice and of the type illustrated in the corresponding international patent application no. PCT/IB2014/062264 which is in the name of the same Applicant as this invention and incorporated herein by reference. In turn, the respective panel 0 0 is preferably in the form of a panel having an upper profile 0101 and a lower profile 0102 transversely extended and supporting a corresponding intermediate plate 0103, preferably made of transparent material.

The panel 010 also has corresponding lateral edges, in particular vertical, 0104, 0105, preferably defined by the edges of the infill sheet 0103.

Preferably, the panel 010 is in any case of the type illustrated in the first preferred embodiment described above and it is not described again in detail in this second preferred embodiment, so as to avoid making this description too lengthy.

More specifically, however, as may be inferred from the drawings, the panel means 010 of the second preferred embodiment are advantageously supported by the respective supporting means 012 in front of these, in particular in front of the respective front tab 0121 of the supporting means or upright 012. Moreover, advantageously, there are means 013, in particular configured in the form of a shaped plate, which connect, or retain, the panel means 010 to the respective supporting means 012, in particular the respective front tab 0121 of these.

Preferably, the connecting means 013 between the panel means 010 and the supporting means 012 are of the type illustrated in the corresponding international patent application no. PCT/IB2014/062264 which is in the name of the same Applicant as this invention and incorporated herein by reference.

For greater convenience of description, as may be inferred from Figure 7, it is possible to consider a reference system of corresponding directions, respectively, longitudinal "L", according to the direction of crossing of the barrier, transversal "T", according to the direction of extension of the barrier, and in particular parallel to the communication route, and perpendicular or vertical "P", that is to say, an extension in height of the respective panel and upright 012, or of the barrier 011.

Advantageously, there are means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, through the space 015 which is present between respective panel 010 and the corresponding supporting means 012 of the panel means 010, and in particular between opposite transversal faces, in particular rear, of the panel means 010, and in particular front 0121', of the supporting means 012.

Preferably, as illustrated, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves operate between the front face 0121' of the corresponding tab, in particular front tab, 0121 of the supporting means 012 and the rear face of the panel means, in particular of the infill sheet 0103 of these.

Advantageously, the means 014 are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, through a corresponding longitudinal space 015 which is present between corresponding panel means 010 which are positioned in front of the corresponding supporting means 012.

More specifically, the panel 010 has corresponding profile means 0101 , 0102 supporting a corresponding infill sheet 0103, relative to which the respective infill sheet 0103 is retracted, along the longitudinal direction L, in such a way that between the infill sheet 0103, in particular the rear face 010' of it, and the front face 0121' of the supporting means of the barrier 012, in particular the corresponding front tab 0121 of the supporting upright 012, there is a corresponding longitudinal space 015.

Advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are provided between the respective infill sheet 0103, in particular the respective rear surface 010' of this, and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012, in particular the respective front face 0121' of these, that is, of the respective front tab 0121 of the supporting means 012.

More specifically, advantageously, the means 014, which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are located at a longitudinal zone of interference between corresponding panel means 010 and the relative supporting means 012.

Advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are in the form of means which extend in the space 015 which is provided between the panel means 010 and the supporting means of the barrier 012.

More specifically, advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are in the form of means 014 which cover, in particular cover completely in the longitudinal direction, the space 015, which is provided between the panel means 010 and the supporting means of the barrier 012.

As may be inferred with reference in particular to Figures 9A to 9C, the means 014, which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, comprise respective supporting means 0141 and corresponding means 0142 which extend in the space 015 which is provided between the panel means 010 and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012.

Also according to a second preferred embodiment, illustrated in Figures 10A to 10C, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, comprise respective supporting means 0241 and corresponding means 0242 which extend in the space 015 which is provided between the panel means 010 and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012.

More specifically, advantageously, the means 0142, 0242 extending in the space 015 cover completely, at least along the longitudinal direction, the space provided between the panel means 010 and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012.

More specifically, advantageously, the means 0142, 0242 extending in the space 015 which is provided between the panel means 010 and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012 contact an opposite surface 0121' or 010'.

Advantageously, the means 0142, 0242 extending into the space 015, provided between the panel means 010 and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012, are in the form of elastically compliant means, in particular which are designed to yield elastically following contact with the opposite surface delimiting the space 015.

Advantageously, the means 014 extending into the space 015 are designed in the form of a respective flexible tab 0142, 0242, 0242, the free ends 0142', 0242', 0242' of which engage with an opposite surface 0121 or 010 delimiting the space 015.

More specifically, advantageously, the means 014 extending in the space 015, which is provided between the panel means 010 and the supporting means of the barrier 012, are in the form of a respective flexible tab 0142, 0242, 0242 which extends longitudinally in the space 015.

Advantageously, according to the first preferred embodiment, illustrated in Figures 9A to 9B, the supporting means 0141 , of the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in the space 015, are fixed to the panel means 010.

More specifically, in this first preferred embodiment, the means 0142, which extend from the supporting means 0141 in the space 015, extend towards, and preferably, engage, the supporting means of the barrier 012, in particular engaging the front face 0121', in particular the respective front tab 0121 , of the supporting means of the barrier 012.

As illustrated, advantageously, the supporting means, of the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, and which are fixed to the panel means 010, are in the form of a respective body 0141 which is designed to couple with the respective edge, in particular with the respective lateral edge 0104 or 0105, of the corresponding panel means 010, preferably with the lateral edge 0104 or 0105 of the infill sheet, preferably transparent, 0103 of the respective panel means 010.

Advantageously, the supporting means of the means 014, which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves and which are fixed to the panel means 010, are in the form of a body 0141 having a respective base, or bottom, portion, or wall, 01411 , which can be positioned at the corresponding lateral face 0104, 0105 of the respective panel means 010 and one, preferably a first and a second, lateral tab 01412, 01413 respectively protruding from the base, or bottom, portion 01411. More specifically, the respective tab 01412, 01413 can be positioned at, and preferably in contact with, the respective transversal face, front or rear, of the respective panel means 010, in particular of the respective transversal face 010', 010" of the infill sheet, preferably transparent, 0103 of the respective panel means 010.

According to another aspect, the supporting means, of the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves and which are preferably fixed to the panel means 010, are in the form of a body 0141 for inserting on the corresponding edge 0104, 0105 of the panel means 010, the insertion body 0141 having a general "U" shape, which is designed to define a respective insertion seat on the corresponding edge 0104, 0105 of the panel means 010.

Advantageously, the means 0142 extending from the respective supporting means 0141 fixed to the panel means 010 extend behind the panel means 010 and/or the corresponding supporting means 0141.

Further, the means 0142, extending from the respective supporting means 0141 and which are preferably fixed to the panel means 010, extend from the respective free end of a corresponding lateral tab, in particular, a rear lateral tab 01412 of the supporting and inserting body 0141.

Moreover, advantageously, there are means 016 for fixing the supporting means 0141 of the corresponding means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, to the panel means 010.

Advantageously, the means 016 for fixing the supporting means 0141 of the corresponding reducing means 014 engage the corresponding edge, in particular the lateral edges of the panel means 010, in particular the respective infill sheet, preferably transparent, 0103, of the panel means 010, with the interposing of the supporting means 0141 of the corresponding reducing means 014.

More specifically, the means 016 for fixing supporting means 0141 , of the corresponding means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves, are in the form of a corresponding body for inserting on the corresponding edge 0104, 0105 of the panel means 010, the insertion body 0101 having a general "U" shape, which is designed to define a respective insertion seat on the corresponding edge 0104, 0105 of the panel means 010' with the interposing of the means 0141 , preferably having a "U" shape, 0141 for supporting the corresponding extension means 0142.

More specifically, as illustrated, the fixing means 016 comprise a respective base, or bottom, portion 0161 , which can be positioned at the lateral face 0104, 0105 of the respective panel means 010, with the interposing of a corresponding base, or bottom, portion 01411 of the means 014 designed reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves.

Moreover, the fixing means 016 comprise a first and a second lateral tab 0162, 0163 respectively projecting from the base, or bottom, portion 0161 , the respective tab 0162, 0163 being positionable at the respective transversal face, front or rear, of respective panel means 010, in particular of the respective transversal face 010', 010" of the infill or transparent sheet 0103 of the respective panel means 010, with the interposing of the corresponding tabs 01412, 01413 of the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves.

As is described with regard to the second preferred embodiment illustrated in Figures 10A to 10C, advantageously, the supporting means 0241 , the means 014, which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in the space 015, are fixed to the supporting means of the barrier 012.

Advantageously, according to the second preferred embodiment, the means 0242 extending from the respective supporting means 0241 in the space 015 extend towards, and preferably engage, the respective panel means 010, in particular the rear face 010' of the respective panel means 010, that is, the rear face 010' of the infill or transparent sheet 0 03 of the respective panel means 010.

Advantageously, the means which extend in the space 015 comprise first and second means, in particular a first and a second tab, 0242, 0242 for extension in the space 015, which extend from shared supporting means 0241 , in particular for fixing to the respective supporting means of the barrier 012, the first and second extension means 0242, 0242 extending towards, and preferably engaging, the corresponding panel means 010, 010 placed alongside each other, in particular the respective rear surfaces 010', 010' of these. As illustrated, advantageously, the means which extend in the space 015 of the second preferred embodiment comprise a corresponding tab, in particular a first and second tab 0242, 0242, extending from the respective supporting means 0241 , which extend laterally towards the outside of the means 012 for supporting the barrier, in particular towards opposite lateral edges of the supporting means of the barrier 012.

Advantageously, the first and second extension tabs 0242, 0242 from the shared supporting means 0241 extend in the longitudinal space 015 extending towards the opposite lateral ends of the supporting body 0241. Advantageously, the supporting means, of the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are in the form of a corresponding plate body 0241 , which is designed to engage an opposite face, in particular a front face, 0121' of the supporting means of the barrier 012, in particular, of the front tab 0121 of these.

Advantageously, there are therefore means 0216 for fixing the supporting means 0241 , of the corresponding reduction means 014, to the supporting means of the barrier 012.

Further advantageously, there are means 0216 for fixing the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, which are in the form of engageable and disengageable means, preferably, as illustrated, engageable and disengageable with the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012 and, more specifically, which are engageable and disengageable, respectively, for moving towards and away from the corresponding supporting means 012, to which they are fixed.

Further advantageously, there are means 0216 for fixing means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, which are in the form of magnetic anchoring means, preferably in the form of corresponding permanent magnet anchoring means. Advantageously, the fixing means 0216 are supported, in particular entirely supported, on the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

Further advantageously, the fixing means 0216 are distributed along the supporting means 0241 of the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

Advantageously, the fixing means 0216 are in the form of a plurality of connecting elements, in particular in the form of a plurality of masses which are magnetic or magnetisable, the connecting elements being spaced from each other along the supporting means 0141 of the reducing means 014.

Further advantageously, the fixing means 0216 are inserted in the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, being in particular inserted in the supporting means 0241 of these reduction means 014.

As may be well inferred from Figure 10C, the fixing means 0216 are located at, in particular have a respective surface which forms part of, a respective face, in particular a rear face, of the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, that is, preferably, of the supporting means, or plate 0241 of the reducing means reducing 014.

Advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in particular the respective supporting means and/or the respective means of extension in the space for the passage or propagation 015, extend perpendicularly, for the full perpendicular height, or substantially for the full perpendicular height, of the respective panel means 010, that is, of the respective infill sheet 0103.

As mentioned, there are means 013 which connect, or retain, the panel means 010 to the respective supporting means 012 of the barrier, the connecting means 013 being perpendicularly spaced, or spaced in height, between each other.

Advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in particular the respective supporting means 0141 , 0241 and/or the respective means 0142 ,0242 of extension in the space for the passage or propagation 015, extend between corresponding connecting means (013).

As illustrated, the respective panel 010 comprises an upper supporting profile and a lower supporting profile 0101 , 0102 for a corresponding infill sheet 0103.

Advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in particular the respective supporting means 0141 , 0241 and/or the respective means 0142, 0242 of extension in the space for the passage or propagation 015, extend, perpendicularly, between the upper profile and the lower profile 0101 , 0102 supporting the infill sheet 0103, in particular covering entirely, or substantially entirely, the perpendicular space present between the opposite surfaces of the upper profile and lower profile 0101 , 0102 of the panel 010.

Advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are located in front of the supporting means of the barrier 012, in particular in front of the front tab 0 21 of the supporting means of the barrier 012.

Therefore, advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are provided, or extend, behind the panel means 010, in particular the rear surface 010' of the corresponding infill sheet, or means, 0103 of the panel means.

Advantageously, the means 014 which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are made of corresponding plastic material.

There are means, in particular in the form of a seal 014 which are advantageously used for reducing the passage, or the propagation of noise, or sound waves, in particular through corresponding longitudinal passages 015 which are provided between the panel means 010 and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier 012.

In the second preferred embodiment of the barrier, the panels can therefore be positioned alongside each other, substantially in proximity to each other, according to the direction of extension of the barrier, obtaining an architectural configuration which is substantially continuous, that is to say, substantially without interruptions, with a considerably attractive appearance for the barrier.

In practice, it is possible to position the infill sheets, preferably transparent, of the panels positioned side by side, close to each other, thereby obtaining an extremely attractive appearance for the barrier.

The barrier structure made in this way is particularly advantageous and quick to install, and particularly attractive in terms of its appearance.

The invention described has evident industrial applications. It would be obvious to one skilled in the art that several changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, described in depth above.

In particular, one skilled in the art could easily imagine further embodiments of the invention comprising one or more of the features described herein. It will also be understood that all the details of the invention may be substituted by technically equivalent elements.

Claims

1. A panel (10), in particular of the noise control type, preferably for a barrier, in particular designed to delimit routes such as roads, motorways, railways or rail routes in general, the panel comprising a sheet body (12), in particular in the form of a respective sheet of transparent material, and supporting means (14, 16) for said sheet body (12) of the panel; characterised in that said supporting means are constituted of, or comprise only, a first and a second profile (14, 16), which engage with the sheet body (12) at respective edges of the self-same sheet body (12), in particular at edges (123, 124) which are opposite one another of the selfsame sheet body.

2. The panel according to claim 1 , characterised in that the respective supporting profile (14, 16) engages with a respective elongate longitudinal edge (123, 124) of the sheet body (12) of the panel.

3. The panel according to either of the preceding claims, characterised in that the respective supporting profile (14) engages with the respective upper edge (123) of the sheet body (12) of the panel; and/or in that the respective supporting profile (16) engages with the respective lower edge (124) of the sheet body (12) of the panel.

4. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, or according to the preamble to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises means (18) projecting perpendicularly relative to the panel and forming means for adjusting the space which is present between the panel and the panel receiving surfaces of a supporting element, or upright of the barrier; the perpendicularly projecting means (18) extending from a respective longitudinal end (17, 19) of the respective supporting profile (14, 16).

5. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the respective supporting profile (14, 16) is in the form of an elongate straight element.

6. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the respective supporting profile (14, 16) comprises a respective portion (151) for engaging with the sheet body, said portion comprising, in particular, a respective seat (150) for receiving a corresponding edge of the plate body (12) of the panel.

7. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the respective supporting profile ( 4, 16) comprises a respective stiffening portion (152).

8. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the respective supporting profile (14, 16) comprises the respective portion (151), forming the seat (150) for receiving the respective peripheral edge (123, 124) of the plate body of the panel, said receiving portion comprising opposite and perpendicularly spaced longitudinal walls (1501 , 1503) which are connected to each other by a corresponding perpendicular bottom wall (1502).

9. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the respective supporting profile (14, 16) comprises the respective stiffening portion (152), said stiffening portion comprising opposite and perpendicularly spaced longitudinal walls (1503, 1504) which are connected to each other by a perpendicular bottom wall (1505).

10. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises reinforcing means (21) for reinforcing the respective supporting profile (14, 16), in particular at the longitudinal, or lateral ends (17, 19) of the profile.

11. The panel according to claim 10, characterised in that said reinforcing means (21) are in the form of a profile having a general "C" shape.

12. The panel according to claim 10 or 11 , characterised in that said reinforcing means (21) are coupled to the stiffening portion (152) of the respective supporting profile (14, 16).

3. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims 10 to 12, characterised in that said engaging or adjusting means (18) form means for connecting the reinforcing profile (21) to the respective supporting profile (14, 16).

14. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims 10 to 3, characterised in that the respective reinforcing profile (21) comprises respective end tabs (211 , 212), said end tabs being positioned between and in contact with opposite and perpendicularly spaced walls (1503, 1504) of the stiffening portion (152) of the respective supporting profile (14, 16).

15. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims 10 to 14, characterised in that the respective reinforcing profile (21) comprises a respective connecting core (213) between respective end tabs (211 , 212), said core (213) being positioned parallel to, and in particular spaced from, the bottom wall (1505) of the stiffening portion ( 52) of the respective supporting profile (14, 16).

16. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims 10 to 15, characterised in that the respective reinforcing profile (21) is in the form of a short piece, in particular longitudinally elongate.

17. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that between the supporting profile (14, 16) and the corresponding edge (122, 123) of the plate body (12) of the panel, there are interposing means (23), in particular elastic.

18. The panel according to claim 17, characterised in that said interposing means (23) surround the respective edge portion (122, 123) of the self-same plate body (12).

19. The panel according to claim 17 or 18, characterised in that said interposing means (23) are in the form of a longitudinally elongate element, in particular having a general "C" shape.

20. The panel according to claim 18 or 19, characterised in that said interposing means (23) comprise respective end tabs (231 , 232), between the respective wall (1501 , 1503) of the receiving portion (151) of the supporting profile (14, 16) and the corresponding surfaces of the plate element (12), said end tabs (231 , 232) being connected to each other by a corresponding core (233), in contact with the bottom (1502) of the selfsame receiving portion (151) and with the corresponding end edge (123, 124) of the self-same plate element (12).

21. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said perpendicular engaging or adjusting means (18) connect a longitudinal end wall (1504) of the stiffening portion (152) of the supporting profile (14, 16) and the corresponding tab (212) of said reinforcing profile (21).

22. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, or according to the preamble to claim 1 , characterised in that, on the respective free edge, in particular lateral or transversal (121 , 122), of the sheet element (12), there are superposing means (25), in particular elastic, especially forming a respective seal.

23. The panel according to claim 22, characterised in that said superposing means (25) surround the respective edge portion (121 , 122) of the self-same plate body (12).

24. The panel according to claim 22 or 23, characterised in that, in use, said superposing means (25) comprise a respective portion (251) superposed on the end, in particular lateral, face (121 , 122) of the plate element (12), and/or a respective portion (252) superposed on the end, in particular lateral, portion of the front face of the plate element (12), and/or a respective portion (253) superposed on the end, in particular lateral, portion of the rear face of the plate element (12).

25. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims 22 to 24, characterised in that said superposing means (25) extend along the entire corresponding edge (121 , 122) of the plate element (12).

26. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims 22 to 25, characterised in that it comprises covering means (27) for covering said superposing means (25), the covering means in particular being designed to form means for holding said superposing means (25) on the respective edge (121 , 122) of the plate element (12).

27. The panel according to claim 26, characterised in that said covering means (27) comprise an elongate element having a general "C" shape.

28. The panel according to claim 26 or 27, characterised in that said covering means (27) are fitted on the corresponding edge portion (121 , 122) of the plate element (12) with the elastic superposing means (25) interposed between them.

29. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims 22 to 28, characterised in that it comprises retaining means (29) for retaining said superposing means (25) and/or said covering means (27) on the corresponding edge portion (121 , 122) of the plate element (12).

30. The panel according to claim 29, characterised in that said retaining means for retaining said superposing means (25) and/or said covering means (27) on the corresponding edge portion (121 , 122) of the plate element (12) comprise a respective bracket element, in particular having a general "L" shape (29), which is fixed at the respective end of the supporting profile (14, 16) and engages, in particular externally, with a corresponding end of said superposing means (25) and/or of said covering means (27).

31. The panel according to claim 29 or 30, characterised in that said engaging or adjusting means (18) form connecting means of said retaining means for retaining said superposing means (25) and/or said covering means (27).

32. The panel according to claim 29, characterised in that said retaining means for retaining said superposing means (25) and/or said covering means (27) comprise a linear element (31), in particular flexible, particularly in the form of a respective cable, preferably made of metal, which is connected to the longitudinal ends of the supporting profile (14, 16) and engages, in particular externally, with a corresponding face of said superposing means (25) and/or said covering means (27).

33. The panel according to claim 32, characterised in that said linear retaining element (31) comprises an expanded end, or block (32) for fixing to the respective end of the supporting profiles (14, 16).

34. The panel according to any one of the preceding claims, or according to the preamble to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises engagement means (33) for the panel lifting means.

35. The panel according to claim 34, characterised in that said engagement means (33) for the panel lifting means are formed by, or fixed to, said retaining means for retaining said superposing means (25) and/or said covering means (27) on the corresponding edge portion (121 , 122) of the plate element (12).

36. The panel according to claim 34 or 35, characterised in that said engagement means (33) for the panel lifting means are in the form of a looped portion (33), in particular formed by the end of said linear retaining element (31).

37. A barrier, particularly designed to delimit routes such as roads, railways or rail routes in general, the barrier comprising a plurality of elements, particularly uprights, for supporting the ends of corresponding panels extending longitudinally; characterised in that it comprises a panel according to any one of the preceding claims.

38. A barrier (011) delimiting infrastructural zones from the surrounding environment in particular for transport networks, such as roads, motorways or railways; the barrier (011) comprising respective panel means (010) which are connected to corresponding supporting means, in particular in the form of corresponding column uprights (012); characterised in that it comprises means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, through a corresponding space (015) present between the panel means and the supporting means of the barrier (012).

39. The barrier according to claim 37 or 38, said means (014) being designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, through a corresponding longitudinal space (0 5) present between corresponding panel means (010) and the respective supporting means of the barrier (012), in particular between corresponding panel means (010) which are positioned in front of the corresponding supporting means of the barrier (012) and the supporting means (012).

40. The barrier according to claim 37 or 39, characterised in that said means (014) are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, through a corresponding space between opposite transversal faces, in particular rear face (010'), of the panel means (010) and, in particular front face (0121 '), of the supporting means of the barrier (012), preferably of the corresponding tab (0121) of these.

41. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 40, characterised in that the respective panel means (010) have corresponding supporting means (0101 , 0102) and a respective infill sheet (0103), supported by these and which is recessed with respect to the supporting means (0101 , 0102), along a longitudinal direction, and also being characterised in that the means (014), which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are provided between the respective infill sheet (0103) and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier (012).

42. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 41 , characterised in that said means (014), which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are located at a longitudinal zone of interference between corresponding panel means (010) and relative supporting means (012).

43. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 42, characterised in that said means (014), which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are in the form of means which extend in said space (015) which is provided between the panel means (010) and said supporting means of the barrier (012).

44. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 43, characterised in that said means (014), which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are in the form of means which cover said space (015) which is provided between the panel means (0 0) and said supporting means of the barrier (012).

45. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to 44 or according to the preamble to claim 38, characterised in that it comprises means (014), which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, which comprise respective supporting means (0141 , 0241) and corresponding means (0142, 0242) extending in a corresponding space (015) for the passage, or propagation, of noise, or sound waves, which is, preferably, provided between said panel means (010) and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier (012).

46. The barrier according to claim 45, characterised in that the means (0142, 0242), extending in said space (015) provided between the panel means (010) and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier (012), make contact with an opposite surface delimiting said space (015).

47. The barrier according to claim 45 or 46, characterised in that said means (0142, 0242), extending in said space (015), provided between the panel means (010) and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier (012), are in the form of elastically yielding means.

48. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

47, characterised in that said means (0142, 0242), extending in said space (015) provided between the panel means (010) and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier (012), comprise a respective flexible tab (0142, 0242) the free end (0142', 0242') of which engages the opposite surface (0121', 010') delimiting said space (015).

49. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

48, characterised in that said means (0142, 0242), extending in said space (015) provided between the panel means (010) and the corresponding supporting means of the barrier (012), comprise a respective flexible tab (0142, 0242) which extends longitudinally in the space (015).

50. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to 49, characterised in that said supporting means (0141), of said means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves, are fixed to the panel means (010).

51. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to 50, characterised in that said means (0142), extending from the respective supporting means (0141) fixed to the panel means (010), extend towards, and preferably engage, the supporting means of the barrier (012), in particular engaging the front face (0121'), in particular of the respective tab (0121), of the supporting means of the barrier (012).

52. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

51 , characterised in that supporting means (0141), of said means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves and which are fixed to the panel means (010), are in the form of a body (0141) designed to couple to a respective edge, in particular to the respective lateral edge (0104, 0105), of the corresponding panel means (010).

53. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

52, characterised in that the supporting means (0141), of the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves and which are fixed to the panel means (010), are in the form of a body (0141) having a respective base or bottom portion (01411), which can be positioned at the lateral face (0104, 0105) of the respective panel means (010) and one, preferably a first and a second, lateral tab (01412, 01413) respectively protruding from the base, or bottom, portion (01411), the respective tab of which can be positioned at, and preferably in contact with, the respective transversal face, front or rear, of the respective panel means (010), in particular of the respective transversal face (010', 010") of the infill sheet (0103) of the respective panel means (010).

54. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

53, characterised in that supporting means (0141), of said means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves and which are fixed to the panel means (010), are in the form of a body (0141) for inserting on the corresponding edge (0104, 0105) of the panel means (010), the insertion body (0141) having a general "U" shape, which is designed to define a respective insertion seat on the corresponding edge (0104, 0105) of the panel means (010).

55. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

54, characterised in that said means (0142) extending from the respective supporting means (0141) fixed to the panel means (010) extend behind the panel means (010) and/or the corresponding supporting means (0141).

56. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

55, characterised in that said means (0142) extending from the respective supporting means (0141) fixed to the panel means (010) extend, from a respective free end of a corresponding tab side (01412) of the body of insertion (0141) defining the supporting means fixed to the panel means.

57. The barrier according to any one ofthe preceding claims from 45 to

56, characterised in that there are means (016) for fixing the supporting means (0141) of the corresponding means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, to said panel means (010).

58. The barrier according to claim 57, characterised in that said means (016) for fixing the supporting means (0141), of the corresponding means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, engage the corresponding edge, in particular the lateral edge (0 04, 0105), of the panel means (010), with the interposing of the supporting means (0141).

59. The barrier according to claim 57 or 58, characterised in that said means (016) for fixing supporting means (0141), of the corresponding means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves, to the panel means (010), are in the form of a corresponding body for inserting on the corresponding edge (0104, 0105) of the panel means (010), the insertion body (0141) having a general "U" shape, which is designed to define a respective insertion seat on the corresponding edge (0104, 0105) of the panel means (010) with the interposing of the means (0141) of supporting the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

60. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

59, characterised in that said supporting means (0241), of the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are fixed to the supporting means of the barrier (012).

61. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

60, characterised in that said means (0242) extending from the respective supporting means (0141) in said space (015) extend towards, and preferably engage, the respective panel means (010), in particular the rear face (010') of the respective panel means (010), preferably, the rear face (010') of the infill sheet (0103) of the respective panel means (010).

62. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to 61 , characterised in that said means which extend in said space (015) comprise a first and a second tab (0242, 0242) extending from the shared supporting means (0241), which, in particular, extend towards, and preferably engage, corresponding panel means (010, 010) placed alongside each other.

63. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

62, characterised in that said means which extend in said space (015) comprise a corresponding tab (0242, 0242) extending from the respective supporting means (0241) which extends laterally towards the outside of the supporting means of the barrier (012).

64. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to

63, characterised in that said first and second extension tabs (0242, 0242) extend in said space (015) extending towards opposite lateral ends of the supporting body (0241).

65. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to 64, characterised in that said means for supporting the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise or sound waves, are in the form of a strip (0241), which preferably designed to engage the face, in particular front face, (0121') of the supporting means of the barrier (012).

66. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 45 to 65, characterised in that there are means (0216) for fixing supporting means (0241) of the corresponding means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, to said supporting means of the barrier (012).

67. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to 66 or according to the preamble to claim 38, characterised in that there are means (0216) for fixing means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, which are in the form of engageable and disengageable means, in particular for moving towards and away.

68. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to 67 or according to the preamble to claim 38, characterised in that there are means (0216) for fixing means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, which are in the form of magnetic anchoring means, in particular in the form of corresponding permanent magnet means.

69. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 66 to

68. characterised in that said fixing means (0216) are supported on the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

70. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 66 to

69. characterised in that said fixing means (0216) are distributed along the supporting means (0241) of the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

71. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 66 to 70, characterised in that said fixing means (0216) are in the form of a plurality of connecting elements, in particular masses which are magnetic or magnetisable, which are spaced along the supporting means (0241) of the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

72. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 66 to 71 , characterised in that said fixing means (0216) are inserted in the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, being in particular inserted in the supporting means (0241) of the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

73. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 66 to

72, characterised in that said fixing means (0216) are at a respective face (010 '), in particular in the form of a rear face, of the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in particular supporting means, or plate, (0241) of the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves.

74. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

73, characterised in that said means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in particular the respective supporting means and/or the respective means of extension in space for the passage or propagation (015), extend perpendicularly, for the full height, or substantially for the full height, of the panel means (010) of the respective infill sheet (0103).

75. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to 74, characterised in that said means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in particular the respective supporting means (0141 , 0241) and/or the respective means (0142 ,0242) of extension in the space (015) for the passage or propagation (015), extend between corresponding means (013) which connect, or retain, the panel means (010) to the respective supporting means of the barrier (012).

76. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

75, characterised in that the respective panel (010) comprises an upper profile and a lower profile (0101 , 0102) for supporting a corresponding infill sheet (0103) and in that the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, in particular the respective supporting means (0141 , 0241) and/or the respective means (0142, 0242) of extension in the space for the passage or propagation (015), extend between the upper profile and the lower profile (0101 , 0102) supporting the infill sheet (0103), in particular covering entirely, or substantially entirely, the perpendicular space present between the opposite surfaces of the upper profile and lower profile (0101 , 0102) of the panel (010).

77. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

76, characterised in that said means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are provided in front of the supporting means of the barrier (012).

78. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

77, characterised in that said means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are provided, or extend, behind the panel means (010).

79. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

78, characterised in that the means (014) which are designed to reduce the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, are made of corresponding plastic material.

80. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

79, characterised in that the respective panel (010) has corresponding lateral edges, which are defined by the lateral edges (0104, 0105) of the infill sheet (0103).

81. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

80 or according to the preamble to claim 38, characterised in that the respective panel means (010) are supported by the respective supporting means (010) in front of these, in particular in front of the respective front tab (0121) of the supporting means or upright (012).

82. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

81 or according to the preamble to claim 38, characterised in that the panel means (010) are positioned alongside each other, substantially in proximity to each other, according to the direction of extension of the barrier.

83. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to

82 or according to the preamble to claim 38, characterised in that plates, preferably transparent (0103) for infilling the panels positioned alongside each other, in proximity to each other.

84. The barrier according to any one of the preceding claims from 37 to 83, characterised in that it comprises a panel according to any one of the corresponding preceding claims from 1 to 36.

85. A panel, in particular which can be used in a barrier designed to delimit routes such as roads, railways or rail routes in general, the barrier comprising a plurality of elements, particularly uprights, for supporting the ends of corresponding panels extending longitudinally; characterised in that it is made according to any one of the preceding claims from 38 to 84.

86. Means, or seal, (014), in particular for reducing the passage, or the propagation, of noise, or sound waves, characterised in being made according to any one of the corresponding the preceding claims from 38 to 84.

87. A panel, barrier and seal, each respectively characterised in that it is as described in any one of the corresponding preceding claims and/or as described and illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings.