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WO2023161592A1 - Device for improved fixing of a radioactive material transport package or its support frame to a transport system - Google Patents

Device for improved fixing of a radioactive material transport package or its support frame to a transport system Download PDF

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WO2023161592A1
WO2023161592A1 PCT/FR2023/050260 FR2023050260W WO2023161592A1 WO 2023161592 A1 WO2023161592 A1 WO 2023161592A1 FR 2023050260 W FR2023050260 W FR 2023050260W WO 2023161592 A1 WO2023161592 A1 WO 2023161592A1
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Nicolas Aubertin
Marianne FERRER
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    • G21FPROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR
    • G21F5/00Transportable or portable shielded containers
    • G21F5/06Details of, or accessories to, the containers
    • G21F5/14Devices for handling containers or shipping-casks, e.g. transporting devices loading and unloading, filling of containers
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60PVEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P7/00Securing or covering of load on vehicles
    • B60P7/06Securing of load
    • B60P7/08Securing to the vehicle floor or sides
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  • TITLE IMPROVED FASTENING DEVICE FOR A RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TRANSPORT PACKAGING OR ITS SUPPORT FRAME, ON A TRANSPORT SYSTEM
  • the present invention relates to the field of the transport of radioactive materials. It relates more particularly to the fixing of a container for transporting radioactive materials, or of its support frame, to a transport system.
  • a package Before being transported, a package must be fixed to its transport system, for example the platform of a trailer of a road transport vehicle. This fixing can be carried out by directly attaching the body of the package to the platform, or by fixing its support frame to this same platform.
  • the platform is equipped with fixing elements such as rails, threaded holes, etc., intended to cooperate with fixing devices present on the packaging or its support frame.
  • the removal When mounting the packaging on the transport system, the removal must be carried out with great precision in order to match the fastening elements of the platform with the fastening devices of the packaging or its support frame.
  • the precision required to obtain the desired cooperation complicates the assembly operations, and requires a non-negligible implementation time, especially when the transport system is not equipped with a device for centering the packaging or its chassis. support.
  • the invention firstly relates to a device for fixing a structure from among a container for transporting radioactive materials and its support frame, to a transport system equipped with at least one fixing element , the fixing device comprising a fixing member of the structure, intended to cooperate with the fixing element provided on the transport system.
  • the fixing device has an adjustable character to adapt to the position of the structure on the transport system, the adjustable fixing device comprising a blocking plate arranged in a first through opening of a fixed part of the fixing device, the first opening comprising a first central axis, the blocking plate comprising a passage hole through which the fixing member passes, and being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the first through opening , in order to bring the passage hole into different positions relative to the first central axis of the first opening.
  • the invention thus confers a simple design, which makes it possible to ensure the attachment of the structure to the transport system with a large relative positioning tolerance between this structure and the transport system. Placing the packaging on the transport system no longer needs to be extremely precise, which facilitates its implementation.
  • the proposed design makes it possible to adapt to transport systems having fastening elements according to various configurations, such as for example having fastening rails with spacings of different values.
  • the invention preferably has at least one of the following optional characteristics, taken individually or in combination.
  • the blocking plate comprises a body as well as a secondary blocking plate arranged in a second through-opening of the body of the blocking plate, the second opening comprising a second central axis, the secondary blocking plate being traversed by the passage hole of the fixing member, and the secondary blocking plate being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the second through opening of the body of the blocking plate, in order to bring the passage hole into different positions relative to the second central axis of the second opening.
  • This configuration offers an even greater adaptation to the arrangement of the fastening elements provided on the transport system.
  • fixing elements of the point type such as threaded holes, or even fixing elements bearing studs/rods threaded integral with the transport system.
  • the first through-opening has a generally parallelepiped shape, and the blocking plate which only partially closes this first opening, can be brought into different positions within this first opening, in being moved relative thereto in a first direction.
  • the first through opening has a generally circular shape centered on the first central axis of the first opening corresponding to a first adjustment axis of the adjustable fixing device, the blocking plate being designed to be positioned in different angular positions within the first through-opening, in relation to the first adjustment axis, in order to bring the passage hole, made eccentrically in relation to the first adjustment axis, into the different positions relative to this same first adjustment axis, the blocking plate preferably having a generally circular shape, of shape complementary to that of the first through-opening.
  • the second through opening has a generally parallelepipedic shape, and the secondary blocking plate which only partially closes this second opening, can be brought into different positions within this second opening by being moved with respect thereto in a second direction, this second direction being different from the aforementioned first direction.
  • the second through opening has a generally circular shape centered on the second central axis of the second opening corresponding to a second adjustment axis of the adjustable fixing device, the secondary blocking plate being designed to be positioned in different angular positions within the second through-opening, in relation to the second adjustment axis, in order to bring the passage hole, made eccentrically in relation to the second adjustment axis, into the different positions relative to this same second adjustment axis, the secondary blocking plate preferably having a generally circular shape, of shape complementary to that of the second through-opening.
  • the adjustable fastening device also comprises a fastening sleeve passing through the passage hole, the sleeve itself being crossed by the fastening member.
  • the fastening element present on the transport system is a rail
  • the sleeve is preferably intended to be pressed against this fastening rail, which makes it possible to limit the opening of the rail during tightening.
  • the locking plate ensures the locking of the fixed part, by shape cooperation with the first through opening, in at least one direction in a plane in which the fixed part is inscribed, orthogonal to the first central axis of the first through opening.
  • the blocking plate ensures the blocking of the fixed part, in a vertical direction of the fixing device, using abutment means carried by the blocking plate and cooperating with the fixed part.
  • these abutment means take the form of a shoulder on the plate.
  • the fastening device also comprises a clamping member cooperating with a barrel of the fastening member, the latter preferably being a screw, and the clamping member a nut.
  • the invention also relates to a support frame for supporting a container for transporting radioactive materials, the support frame having a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, and a vertical direction, the frame comprising: a support structure comprising:
  • connection part intended to be fixed on a transport system
  • fixing devices for fixing the connection part on the transport system, at least one of the fixing devices being adjustable and having the characteristics of the fixing device described above, also object of the invention.
  • the fixing member of the adjustable fixing device comprises a head intended to cooperate with one of the fixing rails among two fixing rails fitted to the transport system, the two fixing rails being intended to be oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction of the frame, and the blocking plate of the adjustable fixing device being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the first through opening, in order to bring the passage hole into different positions relative to the first axis center of the first opening.
  • the frame comprises several adjustable fixing devices, and preferably at least two fixing devices spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction.
  • connection part of the support structure takes the form of a frame table, parallel to the two longitudinal and transverse directions.
  • the invention also relates to a container for transporting radioactive materials, the container comprising an outer body equipped with a plurality of devices for fixing this body to a transport system, at least one of the fixing devices being adjustable and having the characteristics of the fixing device described above, also object of the invention. All the characteristics mentioned above for the chassis are also applicable to the packaging.
  • the invention also relates to an assembly comprising:
  • a plurality of fixing devices of the support frame on the transport system at least one of the fixing devices being adjustable and having the characteristics of the fixing device described above, also object of the invention.
  • the transport system comprises a platform on which are fixed fixing elements, preferably fixing rails.
  • the invention also covers a similar assembly, without the support frame, but with the packaging directly attached to the transport system, in an identical or similar manner.
  • the invention also relates to an assembly comprising:
  • the invention also relates to a method for mounting a structure from among a packaging for transporting radioactive materials and its support frame, on a transport system equipped with at least one fixing element, using at least one adjustable fastening device as described above, the method comprising the following steps:
  • each adjustable fixing device so as to align its through hole with its associated fixing element of the transport system.
  • FIG 1 shows a side view of a vehicle for transporting radioactive materials, transporting an assembly according to the invention
  • FIG 2 shows a perspective view of a support frame of the packaging shown in Figure 1, equipped with several adjustable fastening devices, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • FIG 3 is a top view of that of the previous figure
  • FIG 4 is a sectional view of the fastening device shown in Figures 2 and 3;
  • FIG 5 is a top view of that of the previous figure
  • FIG 6 is a perspective view of the locking plate belonging to the fixing device shown in the previous figures.
  • FIG 7 is a sectional view of the adjustable fastening device, according to another preferred embodiment of the invention, and taken along the line VII-VII of Figure 8;
  • FIG 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of Figure 7;
  • FIG 9 is a sectional view of the adjustable fastening device, according to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG 10 is a sectional view of the adjustable fastening device, according to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG 11 is a sectional view, showing an alternative for the realization of the adjustable fastening device
  • FIG 14 are sectional views showing other examples for the realization of the fixing elements on the transport platform of the vehicle.
  • FIG 15 shows a rear view of a package fixed to the platform of a vehicle, using the adjustable fixing devices shown in the previous figures.
  • a vehicle 1 for transporting radioactive materials here a road transport vehicle, but it could alternatively be a rail transport vehicle.
  • the vehicle comprises a front traction unit 2, as well as a trailer 4 forming a transport system, with in particular the presence of a loading platform 6.
  • a frame 8 supporting a packaging 10 for transporting radioactive materials.
  • the fixing of the frame 8 on the platform 6 is removable, and specific to the present invention. It will thus be described in detail later.
  • the packaging 10, its support frame 8 and the transport system 4 form an assembly 15 also comprising several devices 14 for fixing the frame 8 to the platform 6, one or more of which are specific to the present invention, because of their adjustable nature which will be explained below.
  • the fixing devices 14 cooperate with fixing elements provided on the platform 6, here fixing rails 16 arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and parallel to the longitudinal central axis 18 of the package 10 fixed to the platform. More specifically, these are four fixing devices 14, arranged in a square or rectangle, which are distributed so as to cooperate with two rails 16. Each fixing rail 16 thus cooperates with two devices 14 spaced from each other according to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Nevertheless, other types of fastening elements are possible on the platform 6, some of which will be described later.
  • the packaging 10 is formed by an outer body comprising a side body 12, a bottom, and a cover closing off an opening of the packaging axially opposite the bottom.
  • the bottom and the lid are covered in FIG. 1 by two shock-absorbing covers 20, spaced from each other along the longitudinal central axis 18 of the packaging 10, which pass through the bottom and the lid.
  • the packaging 10 is shown in the horizontal transport position, also called the "lying" position, in which its central longitudinal axis 18 is parallel to the platform 6 of the vehicle, and therefore parallel to the longitudinal axis of this last.
  • the packaging 10 forms an outer envelope of a package and defines a cavity serving to house the radioactive materials, and possibly a storage basket.
  • the radioactive materials can for example be waste casings, or nuclear fuel assemblies.
  • the support frame 8 on which the package 10 is mounted is shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • the frame has a longitudinal direction X intended to be parallel to the longitudinal central axis 18 of the package, as well as a direction transverse Y and a vertical direction Z, the three directions X, Y, Z being mutually orthogonal.
  • This XYZ mark is the same that is attached to each fixing device 14, to the packaging 10, as well as to the platform 6 of the trailer.
  • the frame 8 comprises a support structure formed by two parts 22, 24 which are attached to one another using fastening means, such as bolts. Nevertheless, these two parts could be made in one piece, that is to say in one piece, without departing from the scope of the invention. It is first of all a support part 22, preferably in the form of a stool, whose upper plate 22a arranged in an XY plane is intended to support the side body of the packaging, in the direction Z. It is then a connection part 24 in the general shape of a plate, intended to be fixed on the platform 6 of the trailer via the fixing devices 14 which it incorporates at its four corners, respectively. The vertical plates of the support part 22 are fixed on the connecting part 24, which itself extends in an XY plane taking the form of a frame table.
  • Figures 4 to 6 show one of the fixing devices 14, with an adjustable character specific to the invention. This design can be adopted for all four devices 14, or for only part of them. In this case, preferably two of them are located on the same lateral side of the frame 8.
  • the adjustable nature of the fixing device 14 results from the fact that it comprises a fixing member 26 which can be easily moved after the packaging and its frame have been placed on the platform, in order to match this fixing member 26 with its associated rail 16. Consequently, this removal can be carried out more easily, more quickly, and with less precision in the relative position of the frame 8 with respect to the rails 16 integrated into the platform 6.
  • the fixing member here is a screw 26, the head 28 of which is housed in the corresponding rail 16, and retained in the Z direction upwards by two abutment portions 30 opposite the bottom 32 of the rail, and arranged on either side. another of a screw barrel. It may be a rail of the HalfenTM rail type, the transverse spacing between the two vertical abutment portions 32 of which allows the insertion of the screw head 28 of parallelepipedal shape, which is then pivoted by 90° to be held vertically.
  • the fixing device 14 also comprises a blocking plate 34 arranged in a first through-opening 36 of a fixed part of this fixing device, this fixed part corresponding here to a corner portion 24' of the connecting part 24 in the form of plate.
  • the first through-opening 36 comprises a first central axis 36a oriented in the direction Z. It is also equipped with an off-center passage hole 38, through which the shaft of the screw 26 passes. More specifically, in this preferred embodiment of the invention, the first through opening 36 has a generally circular shape centered on the first central axis 36a, corresponding to a first adjustment axis of the adjustable fastening device 14.
  • the blocking plate 34 preferably also has a generally circular shape, of complementary shape to that of the first through-opening 36.
  • this plate 34 allows this plate 34 to be positioned in different angular positions within the first through-opening 36, in relation to the first adjustment axis 36a, in order to bring the eccentric passage hole 38 into different angular positions relative to this same first adjustment axis 36a. It is noted that in this embodiment, the screw is preferably in place in the rail before the positioning of the plate 34.
  • the plate 34 in the general form of a cover or plate with preferably a handling handle 35, is then installed in its first opening 36, in the angular position which allows the insertion of the barrel of the screw 26 in the eccentric passage hole 38 of the plate 36.
  • This adjustment of the angular position of the plate is well made to vertically align its through hole 38 with the fixing rail 16. Indeed, by angularly adjusting the position of the plate 34 around the first adjustment axis 36a, it is easily possible to control the spacing "E" in the Y direction between this axis 36a and the axis 38a of the passage hole 38, so that this axis 38a is found in correspondence with the rail 16, traveling between the two abutment portions 30 of this track.
  • the blocking plate 34 is then removably mounted on the fixed part 24'.
  • the blocking plate 34 can be irremovably mounted on this fixed part 24' integrated into the frame, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • this plate ensures the blocking of the frame part 24 in the two directions X and Y.
  • the plate 34 is here also designed to ensure the blocking of the frame part 24 in the Z direction, using a shoulder 40 cooperating with the upper end of the first opening 36, as best seen in Figure 4.
  • a clamping member such as a nut 42 cooperates with the shaft of the screw 26, to clamp the locking plate 34 vertically between the rail 16 and this nut 42, thus forming a bolt with the screw 26.
  • the fixing device 14 could only take up the forces of the frame 8 in the X and Y directions, the blocking of this frame in the Z direction being able to be carried out by other means.
  • FIG. 7 and 8 Another preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in Figures 7 and 8. It differs from the previous mode in that the first through opening 36 has a generally parallelepipedic shape, just like the blocking plate 34. Nevertheless, the latter only partially closes the first opening 36, in order to be able to be brought into different positions within this first opening 36, by being moved relative to the latter in a first direction corresponding here to the Y direction, and thus to offer control easy positioning of the screw 26 relative to the rail 16, in order to put them in correspondence.
  • the width of the first opening 36 along the direction X corresponds to the length of the plate 34 along this same direction, so that the shape cooperation allows the forces of the frame 8 to be taken up along this direction X.
  • the width of the first opening 36 along the direction X corresponds to the length of the plate 34 along this same direction, so that the shape cooperation allows the forces of the frame 8 to be taken up along this direction X.
  • the Y direction where this plate has a width less than the length of the first opening 36, there is for example provided an anti-slip interface between these two elements. This can be done by virtue of their respective surfaces comprising teeth or a rack allowing fine adjustment of the position of the plate 34 in the direction Y, while ensuring satisfactory recovery of the sliding forces of the chassis in this same direction.
  • the design adopted allows an even finer adjustment of the fixing device 14, thanks to two degrees of freedom of movement to move the passage hole 38 of the screw 26. If these devices prove to be particularly suitable for an application with fixing elements of the point type platform, they can nevertheless be implemented with rails 16, as for the preferred embodiments previously described.
  • the blocking plate 34 is no longer made in one piece, but in two parts nested one inside the other.
  • the plate 34 comprises a body 34' which constitutes its main part, as well as a secondary blocking plate 34'' arranged in a second through-opening 46 of the body 34'.
  • the second opening 46 comprises a second central axis 46a parallel to and distinct from the first central axis 36a.
  • the secondary blocking plate 34" is traversed by the passage hole 38, centered on the parallel axis 38a and distinct from the axis 46a. This secondary blocking plate 34" can be mounted removable or not in its second opening 46 of body 34'.
  • the second through opening 46 has a generally circular shape centered on the second central axis 46a, corresponding to a second adjustment axis of the adjustable fastening device 14.
  • the locking plate secondary 34" also has a general circular shape, of complementary shape to that of the second through-opening 46. In this way, the secondary blocking plate 34" can be positioned in different angular positions within the second opening 46, in relative to the second adjustment axis 46a. This makes it possible to bring the eccentric passage hole 38 and the screw 26 into different angular positions relative to this same second axis. adjuster 46a.
  • the body 34 'of the plate 34 remains circular, but the second through opening 46 has a generally parallelepipedic shape, just like the secondary blocking plate 34 ” housed mobile in this opening. Nevertheless, the secondary plate 34” only partially closes the second opening 46, so that it can be brought into different positions within this second opening 46, by being moved relative to the latter in a second sliding direction De.
  • the double degree of mobility offered by the rotation of the body 34', and by the sliding of the secondary plate 34" in the body 34', makes it possible to bring the screw 26 precisely into correspondence with its associated rail 16 or with any other fastening element, in particular of the point type, so as to ensure the required assembly.
  • FIG. 10 corresponds to a combination of the two modes of FIGS. 4 and 7 described above.
  • a combination of the two modes of Figures 7 and 10 can also be considered, so as to have the two degrees of sliding freedom in the XY plane, respectively in a first and a second distinct direction l each other.
  • a fixing sleeve 48 can be housed in the passage hole 38, radially between the latter and the shaft of the screw 26.
  • the sleeve 48 itself has a passage hole 50 through which the shaft of the screw 26 passes, and this sleeve is centered in the passage hole 38.
  • the sleeve is clamped vertically between the nut 42 and the abutment portions 30 of the rail 16, against which this sleeve 48 is pressed.
  • the blocking plate 34 can remain housed in the first opening 36, and once the removal is complete, the screw 26 can be introduced into the rail 16 passing through the enlarged passage hole 38.
  • the sleeve 48 is then installed in a second step in the passage hole 38, just like the nut 42.
  • FIG. 12 represents a fixing element in the form of a threaded orifice 16 in the platform 6, and the screw 26 cooperates with this threaded orifice 16 by being screwed from above, the head 28 at the top.
  • Figure 13 shows a similar example, in which the fixing element takes the form of a passage hole 16 through the platform 6. The screw 26 is thus introduced from below, under the platform 6 and the head 28 in bottom, to be screwed onto the nut 42 in the upper part of the fastening device 14.
  • FIG. 12 represents a fixing element in the form of a threaded orifice 16 in the platform 6, and the screw 26 cooperates with this threaded orifice 16 by being screwed from above, the head 28 at the top.
  • Figure 13 shows a similar example, in which the fixing element takes the form of a passage hole 16 through the platform 6. The screw 26 is thus introduced from below, under the platform 6 and the head 28 in bottom, to be screwed onto the nut 42 in the upper part of the fastening device 14.
  • the fastening element is a weld 16 fixedly holding a threaded stud 26 projecting upwards on the platform 6, and whose upper free end cooperates with the clamping nut 42.
  • the nut could be replaced by a through pin.

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The invention relates to a device (14) for fixing a structure among a packaging for transporting radioactive materials and its support frame (8) to a transport system equipped with at least one fixing element (16), the device comprising a fixing member (26) intended to cooperate with the fixing element (16) provided on the transport system. According to the invention, the device has an adjustable character for adapting to the position of the structure (8) on the transport system, the device (14) comprising a blocking plate (34) arranged in a through opening (36) of a fixed part (24') of the device, the first opening having a first central axis (36a), the blocking plate (34) being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the opening (36) in order to bring a throughhole (38) into different positions relative to the first axis (36a).

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TITRE : DISPOSITIF DE FIXATION AMELIORE D'UN EMBALLAGE DE TRANSPORT DE MATIERES RADIOACTIVES OU DE SON CHASSIS DE SUPPORT, SUR UN SYSTEME DE TRANSPORT TITLE: IMPROVED FASTENING DEVICE FOR A RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TRANSPORT PACKAGING OR ITS SUPPORT FRAME, ON A TRANSPORT SYSTEM

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La présente invention se rapporte au domaine du transport de matières radioactives. Elle concerne plus particulièrement la fixation d'un emballage de transport de matières radioactives, ou de son châssis de support, sur un système de transport. The present invention relates to the field of the transport of radioactive materials. It relates more particularly to the fixing of a container for transporting radioactive materials, or of its support frame, to a transport system.

ÉTAT DE LA TECHNIQUE ANTÉRIEURE PRIOR ART

Avant d'être transporté, un emballage doit être fixé sur son système de transport, par exemple la plateforme d'une remorque d'un véhicule de transport routier. Cette fixation peut être effectuée en attachant directement le corps de l'emballage sur la plateforme, ou en fixant son châssis de support sur cette même plateforme. Before being transported, a package must be fixed to its transport system, for example the platform of a trailer of a road transport vehicle. This fixing can be carried out by directly attaching the body of the package to the platform, or by fixing its support frame to this same platform.

Pour ce faire, la plateforme est équipée d'éléments de fixation tels que des rails, des trous filetés, etc., destinés à coopérer avec des dispositifs de fixation présents sur l'emballage ou son châssis de support. To do this, the platform is equipped with fixing elements such as rails, threaded holes, etc., intended to cooperate with fixing devices present on the packaging or its support frame.

Lors du montage de l'emballage sur le système de transport, la dépose doit être réalisée avec grande précision afin de mettre en correspondance les éléments de fixation de la plateforme, avec les dispositifs de fixation de l'emballage ou de son châssis de support. La précision requise pour obtenir la coopération souhaitée complique les opérations de montage, et nécessite un temps de mise en œuvre non-négligeable, surtout lorsque le système de transport n'est pas équipé de dispositif de centrage de l'emballage ou de son châssis de support. When mounting the packaging on the transport system, the removal must be carried out with great precision in order to match the fastening elements of the platform with the fastening devices of the packaging or its support frame. The precision required to obtain the desired cooperation complicates the assembly operations, and requires a non-negligible implementation time, especially when the transport system is not equipped with a device for centering the packaging or its chassis. support.

Il existe par conséquent un besoin d'aboutir à une solution permettant de faciliter le montage de l'emballage sur le système de transport, notamment afin d'en réduire le temps de mise en œuvre. EXPOSÉ DE L'INVENTION There is therefore a need to arrive at a solution making it possible to facilitate the assembly of the packaging on the transport system, in particular in order to reduce the time for implementation. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

L'invention a donc pour but de répondre au besoin identifié ci-dessus. Pour ce faire, l'invention a tout d'abord pour objet un dispositif de fixation d'une structure parmi un emballage de transport de matières radioactives et son châssis de support, sur un système de transport équipé d'au moins un élément de fixation, le dispositif de fixation comprenant un organe de fixation de la structure, destiné à coopérer avec l'élément de fixation prévu sur le système de transport. The object of the invention is therefore to meet the need identified above. To do this, the invention firstly relates to a device for fixing a structure from among a container for transporting radioactive materials and its support frame, to a transport system equipped with at least one fixing element , the fixing device comprising a fixing member of the structure, intended to cooperate with the fixing element provided on the transport system.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif de fixation présente un caractère réglable pour s'adapter à la position de la structure sur le système de transport, le dispositif de fixation réglable comportant une platine de blocage agencée dans une première ouverture traversante d'une partie fixe du dispositif de fixation, la première ouverture comprenant un premier axe central, la platine de blocage comprenant un trou de passage traversé par l'organe de fixation, et étant conçue de manière à pouvoir être positionnée dans différentes positions au sein de la première ouverture traversante, afin d'amener le trou de passage dans différentes positions relativement au premier axe central de la première ouverture. According to the invention, the fixing device has an adjustable character to adapt to the position of the structure on the transport system, the adjustable fixing device comprising a blocking plate arranged in a first through opening of a fixed part of the fixing device, the first opening comprising a first central axis, the blocking plate comprising a passage hole through which the fixing member passes, and being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the first through opening , in order to bring the passage hole into different positions relative to the first central axis of the first opening.

L'invention confère ainsi une conception simple, qui permet d'assurer la fixation de la structure sur le système de transport avec une grande tolérance de positionnement relatif entre cette structure, et le système de transport. La dépose de l'emballage sur le système de transport ne nécessite plus d'être extrêmement précise, ce qui facilite sa mise en œuvre. The invention thus confers a simple design, which makes it possible to ensure the attachment of the structure to the transport system with a large relative positioning tolerance between this structure and the transport system. Placing the packaging on the transport system no longer needs to be extremely precise, which facilitates its implementation.

De plus, grâce au caractère réglable du dispositif de fixation, la conception proposée permet de s'adapter à des systèmes de transport présentant des éléments de fixation selon diverses configurations, comme par exemple présentant des rails de fixation avec des entraxes de valeurs différentes. In addition, thanks to the adjustable nature of the fastening device, the proposed design makes it possible to adapt to transport systems having fastening elements according to various configurations, such as for example having fastening rails with spacings of different values.

L'invention présente de préférence au moins l'une des caractéristiques optionnelles suivantes, prises isolément ou en combinaison. The invention preferably has at least one of the following optional characteristics, taken individually or in combination.

De préférence, la platine de blocage comporte un corps ainsi qu'une platine de blocage secondaire agencée dans une seconde ouverture traversante du corps de la platine de blocage, la seconde ouverture comprenant un second axe central, la platine de blocage secondaire étant traversée par le trou de passage de l'organe de fixation, et la platine de blocage secondaire étant conçue de manière à pouvoir être positionnée dans différentes positions au sein de la seconde ouverture traversante du corps de la platine de blocage, afin d'amener le trou de passage dans différentes positions relativement au second axe central de la seconde ouverture. Preferably, the blocking plate comprises a body as well as a secondary blocking plate arranged in a second through-opening of the body of the blocking plate, the second opening comprising a second central axis, the secondary blocking plate being traversed by the passage hole of the fixing member, and the secondary blocking plate being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the second through opening of the body of the blocking plate, in order to bring the passage hole into different positions relative to the second central axis of the second opening.

Cette configuration offre une adaptation encore plus étendue à la disposition des éléments de fixation prévus sur le système de transport. Notamment, avec les deux degrés de liberté conférés par cette conception, il est facilement possible de s'adapter à la position particulière d'éléments de fixation du type ponctuels, comme des trous filetés, ou encore des éléments de fixation portant des goujons / tiges filetées solidaires du système de transport. This configuration offers an even greater adaptation to the arrangement of the fastening elements provided on the transport system. In particular, with the two degrees of freedom conferred by this design, it is easily possible to adapt to the particular position of fixing elements of the point type, such as threaded holes, or even fixing elements bearing studs/rods threaded integral with the transport system.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la première ouverture traversante présente une forme générale parallélépipédique, et la platine de blocage qui n'obture que partiellement cette première ouverture, peut être amenée dans différentes positions au sein de cette première ouverture, en étant déplacée par rapport à celle-ci selon une première direction. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first through-opening has a generally parallelepiped shape, and the blocking plate which only partially closes this first opening, can be brought into different positions within this first opening, in being moved relative thereto in a first direction.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la première ouverture traversante présente une forme générale circulaire centrée sur le premier axe central de la première ouverture correspondant à un premier axe de réglage du dispositif de fixation réglable, la platine de blocage étant conçue pour être positionnée dans différentes positions angulaires au sein de la première ouverture traversante, en rapport au premier axe de réglage, afin d'amener le trou de passage, réalisé de manière excentrée en rapport au premier axe de réglage, dans les différentes positions relativement à ce même premier axe de réglage, la platine de blocage présentant de préférence une forme générale circulaire, de forme complémentaire de celle de la première ouverture traversante. According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the first through opening has a generally circular shape centered on the first central axis of the first opening corresponding to a first adjustment axis of the adjustable fixing device, the blocking plate being designed to be positioned in different angular positions within the first through-opening, in relation to the first adjustment axis, in order to bring the passage hole, made eccentrically in relation to the first adjustment axis, into the different positions relative to this same first adjustment axis, the blocking plate preferably having a generally circular shape, of shape complementary to that of the first through-opening.

Selon encore un autre mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la seconde ouverture traversante présente une forme générale parallélépipédique, et la platine de blocage secondaire qui n'obture que partiellement cette seconde ouverture, peut être amenée dans différentes positions au sein de cette seconde ouverture en étant déplacée par rapport à celle-ci selon une seconde direction, cette seconde direction étant différente de la première direction précitée. According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the second through opening has a generally parallelepipedic shape, and the secondary blocking plate which only partially closes this second opening, can be brought into different positions within this second opening by being moved with respect thereto in a second direction, this second direction being different from the aforementioned first direction.

Selon encore un autre mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la seconde ouverture traversante présente une forme générale circulaire centrée sur le second axe central de la seconde ouverture correspondant à un second axe de réglage du dispositif de fixation réglable, la platine de blocage secondaire étant conçue pour être positionnée dans différentes positions angulaires au sein de la seconde ouverture traversante, en rapport au second axe de réglage, afin d'amener le trou de passage, réalisé de manière excentrée en rapport au second axe de réglage, dans les différentes positions relativement à ce même second axe de réglage, la platine de blocage secondaire présentant de préférence une forme générale circulaire, de forme complémentaire de celle de la seconde ouverture traversante. According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the second through opening has a generally circular shape centered on the second central axis of the second opening corresponding to a second adjustment axis of the adjustable fixing device, the secondary blocking plate being designed to be positioned in different angular positions within the second through-opening, in relation to the second adjustment axis, in order to bring the passage hole, made eccentrically in relation to the second adjustment axis, into the different positions relative to this same second adjustment axis, the secondary blocking plate preferably having a generally circular shape, of shape complementary to that of the second through-opening.

De préférence, le dispositif de fixation réglable comporte également une douille de fixation traversant le trou de passage, la douille étant elle-même traversée par l'organe de fixation. De plus, lorsque l'élément de fixation présent sur le système de transport est un rail, la douille est préférentiellement destinée à être plaquée contre ce rail de fixation, ce qui permet de limiter l'ouverture du rail pendant le serrage. Preferably, the adjustable fastening device also comprises a fastening sleeve passing through the passage hole, the sleeve itself being crossed by the fastening member. In addition, when the fastening element present on the transport system is a rail, the sleeve is preferably intended to be pressed against this fastening rail, which makes it possible to limit the opening of the rail during tightening.

De préférence, la platine de blocage assure le blocage de la partie fixe, par coopération de forme avec la première ouverture traversante, selon au moins une direction dans un plan dans lequel s'inscrit la partie fixe, orthogonal au premier axe central de la première ouverture traversante. Preferably, the locking plate ensures the locking of the fixed part, by shape cooperation with the first through opening, in at least one direction in a plane in which the fixed part is inscribed, orthogonal to the first central axis of the first through opening.

Plus précisément, il s'agit de deux directions dans le cadre de la réalisation à platine circulaire décrite ci-dessus, et d'une unique direction pour la réalisation à platine coulissante. Dans ce dernier cas, d'autres moyens sont prévus pour assurer le blocage dans la direction de coulissement de la platine. En effet, dans cette direction, il peut par exemple être prévu une interface entre la partie fixe et la platine de blocage, avec leurs surfaces respectives comprenant des dents/crémaillère permettant un réglage fin de la position, ainsi qu'une reprise des efforts de glissement, par exemple sous la forme d'un tapis antiglisse. De préférence, la platine de blocage assure le blocage de la partie fixe, selon une direction verticale du dispositif de fixation, à l'aide de moyens de butée portés par la platine de blocage et coopérant avec la partie fixe. Par exemple, ces moyens de butée prennent la forme d'un épaulement sur la platine. More precisely, there are two directions in the context of the embodiment with a circular plate described above, and a single direction for the embodiment with a sliding plate. In the latter case, other means are provided to ensure blocking in the sliding direction of the plate. Indeed, in this direction, there can for example be provided an interface between the fixed part and the blocking plate, with their respective surfaces comprising teeth/rack allowing fine adjustment of the position, as well as a recovery of the forces of slip, for example in the form of an anti-slip mat. Preferably, the blocking plate ensures the blocking of the fixed part, in a vertical direction of the fixing device, using abutment means carried by the blocking plate and cooperating with the fixed part. For example, these abutment means take the form of a shoulder on the plate.

De préférence, le dispositif de fixation comporte également un organe de serrage coopérant avec un fût de l'organe de fixation, ce dernier étant préférentiellement une vis, et l'organe de serrage un écrou. Preferably, the fastening device also comprises a clamping member cooperating with a barrel of the fastening member, the latter preferably being a screw, and the clamping member a nut.

L'invention a également pour objet un châssis de support pour le support d'un emballage de transport de matières radioactives, le châssis de support présentant une direction longitudinale, une direction transversale, et une direction verticale, le châssis comprenant : une structure de support comportant : The invention also relates to a support frame for supporting a container for transporting radioactive materials, the support frame having a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, and a vertical direction, the frame comprising: a support structure comprising:

- une partie de support destinée à supporter l'emballage,- a support part intended to support the packaging,

- ainsi qu'une partie de raccordement destinée à être fixée sur un système de transport, et une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation de la partie de raccordement sur le système de transport, au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques du dispositif de fixation décrit ci-dessus, également objet de l'invention. - as well as a connection part intended to be fixed on a transport system, and a plurality of devices for fixing the connection part on the transport system, at least one of the fixing devices being adjustable and having the characteristics of the fixing device described above, also object of the invention.

De préférence, l'organe de fixation du dispositif de fixation réglable comporte une tête destinée à coopérer avec l'un des rails de fixation parmi deux rails de fixation équipant le système de transport, les deux rails de fixation étant destinés à être orientés parallèlement à la direction longitudinale du châssis, et la platine de blocage du dispositif de fixation réglable étant conçue de manière à pouvoir être positionnée dans différentes positions au sein de la première ouverture traversante, afin d'amener le trou de passage dans différentes positions relativement au premier axe central de la première ouverture. Preferably, the fixing member of the adjustable fixing device comprises a head intended to cooperate with one of the fixing rails among two fixing rails fitted to the transport system, the two fixing rails being intended to be oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction of the frame, and the blocking plate of the adjustable fixing device being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the first through opening, in order to bring the passage hole into different positions relative to the first axis center of the first opening.

Cela permet de contrôler l'écartement selon ladite direction transversale entre le trou de passage et le premier axe central de la première ouverture, en sens et/ou en valeur, afin de faire correspondre le trou de passage avec son rail associé. This makes it possible to control the spacing in said transverse direction between the passage hole and the first central axis of the first opening, in direction and/or in value, in order to match the passage hole with its associated rail.

De préférence, le châssis comporte plusieurs dispositifs de fixation réglables, et de préférence au moins deux dispositifs de fixation espacés l'un de l'autre selon la direction longitudinale. Preferably, the frame comprises several adjustable fixing devices, and preferably at least two fixing devices spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction.

De préférence, la partie de raccordement de la structure de support prend la forme d'une table de châssis, parallèle aux deux directions longitudinale et transversale. Preferably, the connection part of the support structure takes the form of a frame table, parallel to the two longitudinal and transverse directions.

L'invention a également pour objet un emballage de transport de matières radioactives, l'emballage comprenant un corps externe équipé d'une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation de ce corps sur un système de transport, au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques du dispositif de fixation décrit ci-dessus, également objet de l'invention. Toutes les caractéristiques évoquées précédemment pour le châssis sont également applicables à l'emballage. The invention also relates to a container for transporting radioactive materials, the container comprising an outer body equipped with a plurality of devices for fixing this body to a transport system, at least one of the fixing devices being adjustable and having the characteristics of the fixing device described above, also object of the invention. All the characteristics mentioned above for the chassis are also applicable to the packaging.

L'invention a aussi pour objet un ensemble comprenant : The invention also relates to an assembly comprising:

- un emballage de transport de matières radioactives ; - a radioactive material transport container;

- un châssis de support de cet emballage ; - a support frame for this packaging;

- un système de transport ; - a transportation system;

- une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation du châssis de support sur le système de transport, au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques du dispositif de fixation décrit ci-dessus, également objet de l'invention. - A plurality of fixing devices of the support frame on the transport system, at least one of the fixing devices being adjustable and having the characteristics of the fixing device described above, also object of the invention.

De préférence, le système de transport comporte une plateforme sur laquelle sont fixés des éléments de fixation, de préférence des rails de fixation. Preferably, the transport system comprises a platform on which are fixed fixing elements, preferably fixing rails.

L'invention couvre également un ensemble analogue, sans le châssis de support, mais avec l'emballage directement fixé sur le système de transport, d'une manière identique ou similaire. The invention also covers a similar assembly, without the support frame, but with the packaging directly attached to the transport system, in an identical or similar manner.

Ainsi, l'invention a aussi pour objet un ensemble comprenant : Thus, the invention also relates to an assembly comprising:

- un emballage de transport de matières radioactives ; - a radioactive material transport container;

- un système de transport ; - une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation de l'emballage sur le système de transport, au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques du dispositif de fixation décrit ci-dessus, également objet de l'invention. - a transportation system; - a plurality of devices for fixing the packaging on the transport system, at least one of the fixing devices being adjustable and having the characteristics of the fixing device described above, also object of the invention.

Enfin, l'invention a également pour objet un procédé de montage d'une structure parmi un emballage de transport de matières radioactives et son châssis de support, sur un système de transport équipé d'au moins un élément de fixation, à l'aide d'au moins un dispositif de fixation réglable tel que décrit ci-dessus, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes : Finally, the invention also relates to a method for mounting a structure from among a packaging for transporting radioactive materials and its support frame, on a transport system equipped with at least one fixing element, using at least one adjustable fastening device as described above, the method comprising the following steps:

- dépose de la structure sur le système de transport ; - placing the structure on the transport system;

- réglage de chaque dispositif de fixation réglable, de manière à aligner son trou traversant avec son élément de fixation associé du système de transport. - adjustment of each adjustable fixing device, so as to align its through hole with its associated fixing element of the transport system.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaîtront dans la description détaillée non limitative ci-dessous. Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear in the non-limiting detailed description below.

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Cette description sera faite au regard des dessins annexés parmi lesquels ; This description will be given with regard to the appended drawings, among which;

[Fig 1] représente une vue de côté d'un véhicule de transport de matières radioactives, transportant un ensemble selon l'invention ; [Fig 1] shows a side view of a vehicle for transporting radioactive materials, transporting an assembly according to the invention;

[Fig 2] représente une vue en perspective d'un châssis de support de l'emballage montré sur la figure 1, équipé de plusieurs dispositifs de fixation réglables, selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention ; [Fig 2] shows a perspective view of a support frame of the packaging shown in Figure 1, equipped with several adjustable fastening devices, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

[Fig 3] est une vue de dessus de celle de la figure précédente ; [Fig 3] is a top view of that of the previous figure;

[Fig 4] est une vue en coupe du dispositif de fixation montré sur les figures 2 et 3 ; [Fig 4] is a sectional view of the fastening device shown in Figures 2 and 3;

[Fig 5] est une vue de dessus de celle de la figure précédente ; [Fig 5] is a top view of that of the previous figure;

[Fig 6] est une vue en perspective de la platine de blocage appartenant au dispositif de fixation montré sur les figures précédentes ; [Fig 6] is a perspective view of the locking plate belonging to the fixing device shown in the previous figures;

[Fig 7] est une vue en coupe du dispositif de fixation réglable, selon un autre mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, et prise le long de la ligne VII -VII de la figure 8 ; [Fig 7] is a sectional view of the adjustable fastening device, according to another preferred embodiment of the invention, and taken along the line VII-VII of Figure 8;

[Fig 8] est une vue en coupe prise le long de la ligne VIII-VIII de la figure 7 ; [Fig 9] est une vue en coupe du dispositif de fixation réglable, selon encore un autre mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention ; [Fig 8] is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII of Figure 7; [Fig 9] is a sectional view of the adjustable fastening device, according to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention;

[Fig 10] est une vue en coupe du dispositif de fixation réglable, selon encore un autre mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention ; [Fig 10] is a sectional view of the adjustable fastening device, according to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention;

[Fig 11] est une vue en coupe, montrant une alternative pour la réalisation du dispositif de fixation réglable ; [Fig 11] is a sectional view, showing an alternative for the realization of the adjustable fastening device;

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[Fig 14] sont des vues en coupe montrant d'autres exemples pour la réalisation des éléments de fixation sur la plateforme de transport du véhicule ; et [Fig 14] are sectional views showing other examples for the realization of the fixing elements on the transport platform of the vehicle; And

[Fig 15] montre une vue de derrière d'un emballage fixé sur la plateforme d'un véhicule, à l'aide des dispositifs de fixation réglables montrés sur les figures précédentes. [Fig 15] shows a rear view of a package fixed to the platform of a vehicle, using the adjustable fixing devices shown in the previous figures.

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En référence tout d'abord à la figure 1, il est représenté un véhicule 1 de transport de matières radioactives, ici un véhicule de transport routier, mais il pourrait alternativement s'agir d'un véhicule de transport ferroviaire. With reference first of all to FIG. 1, there is shown a vehicle 1 for transporting radioactive materials, here a road transport vehicle, but it could alternatively be a rail transport vehicle.

Le véhicule comprend une unité avant de traction 2, ainsi qu'une remorque 4 formant un système de transport, avec notamment la présence d'une plateforme de chargement 6. Sur la plateforme 6, il est monté un châssis 8 de support d'un emballage 10 de transport de matières radioactives. La fixation du châssis 8 sur la plateforme 6 est démontable, et spécifique à la présente invention. Elle sera ainsi décrite de manière détaillée ultérieurement. The vehicle comprises a front traction unit 2, as well as a trailer 4 forming a transport system, with in particular the presence of a loading platform 6. On the platform 6, there is mounted a frame 8 supporting a packaging 10 for transporting radioactive materials. The fixing of the frame 8 on the platform 6 is removable, and specific to the present invention. It will thus be described in detail later.

L'emballage 10, son châssis de support 8 et le système de transport 4 forment un ensemble 15 comportant également plusieurs dispositifs 14 de fixation du châssis 8 sur la plateforme 6, dont l'un ou plusieurs d'entre eux sont spécifiques à la présente invention, du fait de leur caractère réglable qui sera exposé ci-après. The packaging 10, its support frame 8 and the transport system 4 form an assembly 15 also comprising several devices 14 for fixing the frame 8 to the platform 6, one or more of which are specific to the present invention, because of their adjustable nature which will be explained below.

Dans le mode de réalisation préféré de la figure 1, les dispositifs de fixation 14 coopèrent avec des éléments de fixation prévus sur la plateforme 6, ici des rails de fixation 16 agencés parallèlement à la direction longitudinale du véhicule, et parallèlement à l'axe central longitudinal 18 de l'emballage 10 fixé sur la plateforme. Plus précisément, ce sont quatre dispositifs de fixation 14, agencés en carré ou en rectangle, qui sont répartis de manière à coopérer avec deux rails 16. Chaque rail de fixation 16 coopère ainsi avec deux dispositifs 14 espacés l'un de l'autre selon la direction longitudinale du véhicule. Néanmoins, d'autres types d'éléments de fixation sont envisageables sur la plateforme 6, dont certains seront décrits ultérieurement. In the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1, the fixing devices 14 cooperate with fixing elements provided on the platform 6, here fixing rails 16 arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and parallel to the longitudinal central axis 18 of the package 10 fixed to the platform. More specifically, these are four fixing devices 14, arranged in a square or rectangle, which are distributed so as to cooperate with two rails 16. Each fixing rail 16 thus cooperates with two devices 14 spaced from each other according to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Nevertheless, other types of fastening elements are possible on the platform 6, some of which will be described later.

De manière classique, l'emballage 10 est formé par un corps externe comprenant un corps latéral 12, un fond, et un couvercle obturant une ouverture de l'emballage axialement opposée au fond. Le fond et le couvercle sont recouverts sur la figure 1 par deux capots amortisseurs de chocs 20, espacés l'un de l'autre le long de l'axe central longitudinal 18 de l'emballage 10, qui traversent le fond et le couvercle. Sur cette même figure 1, l'emballage 10 est représenté en position horizontale de transport, également dite position « couchée », dans laquelle son axe central longitudinal 18 est parallèle à la plateforme 6 du véhicule, et donc parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de ce dernier. Conventionally, the packaging 10 is formed by an outer body comprising a side body 12, a bottom, and a cover closing off an opening of the packaging axially opposite the bottom. The bottom and the lid are covered in FIG. 1 by two shock-absorbing covers 20, spaced from each other along the longitudinal central axis 18 of the packaging 10, which pass through the bottom and the lid. In this same figure 1, the packaging 10 is shown in the horizontal transport position, also called the "lying" position, in which its central longitudinal axis 18 is parallel to the platform 6 of the vehicle, and therefore parallel to the longitudinal axis of this last.

Toujours de manière conventionnelle, l'emballage 10 forme une enveloppe extérieure d'un colis et définit une cavité servant au logement des matières radioactives, et éventuellement d'un panier de rangement. Les matières radioactives peuvent par exemple être des étuis de déchets, ou des assemblages de combustible nucléaire. Still conventionally, the packaging 10 forms an outer envelope of a package and defines a cavity serving to house the radioactive materials, and possibly a storage basket. The radioactive materials can for example be waste casings, or nuclear fuel assemblies.

Le châssis de support 8 sur lequel est monté l'emballage 10 est représenté sur les figures 2 et 3. Le châssis présente une direction longitudinale X destinée à être parallèle à l'axe central longitudinal 18 de l'emballage, ainsi qu'une direction transversale Y et une direction verticale Z, les trois directions X, Y, Z étant orthogonales entre elles. Ce repère XYZ est le même qui est attaché à chaque dispositif de fixation 14, à l'emballage 10, ainsi qu'à la plateforme 6 de la remorque. The support frame 8 on which the package 10 is mounted is shown in Figures 2 and 3. The frame has a longitudinal direction X intended to be parallel to the longitudinal central axis 18 of the package, as well as a direction transverse Y and a vertical direction Z, the three directions X, Y, Z being mutually orthogonal. This XYZ mark is the same that is attached to each fixing device 14, to the packaging 10, as well as to the platform 6 of the trailer.

Le châssis 8 comporte une structure de support formée par deux parties 22, 24 qui sont rapportées l'une sur l'autre à l'aide de moyens de fixations, tels que des boulons. Néanmoins, ces deux parties pourraient être réalisées d'une seule pièce, c'est-à- dire d'un seul tenant, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Il s'agit tout d'abord d'une partie de support 22, préférentiellement en forme de tabouret, dont la plaque supérieure 22a agencée dans un plan XY est destinée à supporter le corps latéral de l'emballage, selon la direction Z. Il s'agit ensuite d'une partie de raccordement 24 en forme générale de plaque, destinée à être fixée sur la plateforme 6 de la remorque via les dispositifs de fixation 14 qu'elle intègre à ses quatre coins, respectivement. Les plaques verticales de la partie de support 22 sont fixées sur la partie de raccordement 24, qui s'étend quant à elle dans un plan XY en prenant une forme de table de châssis. The frame 8 comprises a support structure formed by two parts 22, 24 which are attached to one another using fastening means, such as bolts. Nevertheless, these two parts could be made in one piece, that is to say in one piece, without departing from the scope of the invention. It is first of all a support part 22, preferably in the form of a stool, whose upper plate 22a arranged in an XY plane is intended to support the side body of the packaging, in the direction Z. It is then a connection part 24 in the general shape of a plate, intended to be fixed on the platform 6 of the trailer via the fixing devices 14 which it incorporates at its four corners, respectively. The vertical plates of the support part 22 are fixed on the connecting part 24, which itself extends in an XY plane taking the form of a frame table.

Les figures 4 à 6 représentent l'un des dispositifs de fixation 14, avec un caractère réglable propre à l'invention. Cette conception peut être adoptée pour l'ensemble des quatre dispositifs 14, ou pour seulement une partie d'entre eux. Dans ce cas, préférentiellement deux d'entre eux se situent d'un même côté latéral du châssis 8. Figures 4 to 6 show one of the fixing devices 14, with an adjustable character specific to the invention. This design can be adopted for all four devices 14, or for only part of them. In this case, preferably two of them are located on the same lateral side of the frame 8.

Comme cela ressort de ce qui suit, le caractère réglable du dispositif de fixation 14 résulte du fait qu'il comporte un organe de fixation 26 facilement déplaçable après la dépose de l'emballage et de son châssis sur la plateforme, afin de faire correspondre cet organe de fixation 26 avec son rail associé 16. Par conséquent, cette dépose peut être réalisée plus facilement, plus rapidement, et avec moins de précision dans la position relative du châssis 8 par rapport aux rails 16 intégrés dans la plateforme 6. As emerges from what follows, the adjustable nature of the fixing device 14 results from the fact that it comprises a fixing member 26 which can be easily moved after the packaging and its frame have been placed on the platform, in order to match this fixing member 26 with its associated rail 16. Consequently, this removal can be carried out more easily, more quickly, and with less precision in the relative position of the frame 8 with respect to the rails 16 integrated into the platform 6.

L'organe de fixation est ici une vis 26 dont la tête 28 est logée dans le rail correspondant 16, et retenue dans la direction Z vers le haut par deux portions de butée 30 opposées au fond 32 du rail, et disposées de part et d'autre d'un fût de la vis. Il peut s'agir d'un rail du type rail Halfen™, dont l'écartement transversal entre les deux portions de butée verticales 32 autorise l'insertion de la tête de vis 28 de forme parallélépipédique, qui est ensuite pivotée de 90° pour être maintenue verticalement. The fixing member here is a screw 26, the head 28 of which is housed in the corresponding rail 16, and retained in the Z direction upwards by two abutment portions 30 opposite the bottom 32 of the rail, and arranged on either side. another of a screw barrel. It may be a rail of the Halfen™ rail type, the transverse spacing between the two vertical abutment portions 32 of which allows the insertion of the screw head 28 of parallelepipedal shape, which is then pivoted by 90° to be held vertically.

Le dispositif de fixation 14 comporte également un platine de blocage 34 agencée dans une première ouverture traversante 36 d'une partie fixe de ce dispositif de fixation, cette partie fixe correspondant ici à une portion de coins 24' de la partie de raccordement 24 en forme de plaque. La première ouverture traversante 36 comprend un premier axe central 36a orienté selon la direction Z. Elle est par ailleurs équipée d'un trou de passage 38 excentré, et traversé par le fût de la vis 26. Plus précisément, dans ce mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la première ouverture traversante 36 présente une forme générale circulaire centrée sur le premier axe central 36a, correspondant à un premier axe de réglage du dispositif de fixation réglable 14. La platine de blocage 34 présente de préférence elle aussi une forme générale circulaire, de forme complémentaire de celle de la première ouverture traversante 36. Cela permet à cette platine 34 d'être positionnée dans différentes positions angulaires au sein de la première ouverture traversante 36, en rapport au premier axe de réglage 36a, afin d'amener le trou de passage excentré 38 dans différentes positions angulaires relativement à ce même premier axe de réglage 36a. Il est noté que dans ce mode de réalisation, la vis est préférentiellement en place dans le rail avant le positionnement de la platine 34. The fixing device 14 also comprises a blocking plate 34 arranged in a first through-opening 36 of a fixed part of this fixing device, this fixed part corresponding here to a corner portion 24' of the connecting part 24 in the form of plate. The first through-opening 36 comprises a first central axis 36a oriented in the direction Z. It is also equipped with an off-center passage hole 38, through which the shaft of the screw 26 passes. More specifically, in this preferred embodiment of the invention, the first through opening 36 has a generally circular shape centered on the first central axis 36a, corresponding to a first adjustment axis of the adjustable fastening device 14. The blocking plate 34 preferably also has a generally circular shape, of complementary shape to that of the first through-opening 36. This allows this plate 34 to be positioned in different angular positions within the first through-opening 36, in relation to the first adjustment axis 36a, in order to bring the eccentric passage hole 38 into different angular positions relative to this same first adjustment axis 36a. It is noted that in this embodiment, the screw is preferably in place in the rail before the positioning of the plate 34.

Aussi, grâce à ce degré de liberté conféré par la mobilité en rotation de la platine 34 dans la première ouverture traversante 36, il peut aisément être adopté la position relative angulaire adéquate de cette platine pour amener la vis 26 en correspondance avec son rail associé 16, de manière à assurer le montage requis. Ce montage, dont l'issue est montrée sur les figures 4 et 5, débute donc par la dépose du châssis 8 sur la plateforme 6, l'emballage étant monté sur le châssis seulement après que celui-ci ait été fixé sur la plateforme. Ensuite, il est procédé à l'insertion de la vis 26 dans le rail 16, avec la platine 34 retirée du châssis 8, donc en insérant la vis à travers la première ouverture traversante 36. La platine 34, en forme générale de couvercle ou d'assiette avec de préférence une poignée de manutention 35, est ensuite installée dans sa première ouverture 36, dans la position angulaire qui permet l'insertion du fût de la vis 26 dans le trou de passage excentré 38 de la platine 36. Ce réglage de la position angulaire de la platine est bien réalisé pour aligner verticalement son trou traversant 38 avec le rail de fixation 16. En effet, en ajustant angulairement la position de la platine 34 autour du premier axe de réglage 36a, il est facilement possible de contrôler l'écartement « E » selon la direction Y entre cet axe 36a et l'axe 38a du trou de passage 38, de sorte que cet axe 38a se retrouve en correspondance avec le rail 16, en cheminant entre les deux portions de butée 30 de ce rail. Dans ce cas de figure, la platine de blocage 34 est alors montée de manière amovible sur la partie fixe 24'. Néanmoins, dans d'autres configurations de l'invention, la platine de blocage 34 peut être montée de manière inamovible sur cette partie fixe 24' intégrée au châssis, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Also, thanks to this degree of freedom conferred by the rotational mobility of the plate 34 in the first through opening 36, it can easily be adopted the appropriate relative angular position of this plate to bring the screw 26 into correspondence with its associated rail 16 , so as to ensure the required assembly. This assembly, the outcome of which is shown in Figures 4 and 5, therefore begins with the removal of the frame 8 on the platform 6, the packaging being mounted on the frame only after the latter has been fixed on the platform. Then, the screw 26 is inserted into the rail 16, with the plate 34 removed from the frame 8, therefore by inserting the screw through the first through opening 36. The plate 34, in the general form of a cover or plate with preferably a handling handle 35, is then installed in its first opening 36, in the angular position which allows the insertion of the barrel of the screw 26 in the eccentric passage hole 38 of the plate 36. This adjustment of the angular position of the plate is well made to vertically align its through hole 38 with the fixing rail 16. Indeed, by angularly adjusting the position of the plate 34 around the first adjustment axis 36a, it is easily possible to control the spacing "E" in the Y direction between this axis 36a and the axis 38a of the passage hole 38, so that this axis 38a is found in correspondence with the rail 16, traveling between the two abutment portions 30 of this track. In this case, the blocking plate 34 is then removably mounted on the fixed part 24'. Nevertheless, in other configurations of the invention, the blocking plate 34 can be irremovably mounted on this fixed part 24' integrated into the frame, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Grâce à la coopération de forme entre la surface latérale de la platine 34 et la surface correspondante de la première ouverture traversante 36, cette platine assure le blocage de la partie de châssis 24 selon les deux directions X et Y. Thanks to the shape cooperation between the side surface of the plate 34 and the corresponding surface of the first through opening 36, this plate ensures the blocking of the frame part 24 in the two directions X and Y.

En plus de ce blocage dans le plan XY conféré par le dispositif de fixation 14, la platine 34 est ici également conçue pour assurer le blocage de la partie de châssis 24 selon la direction Z, à l'aide d'un épaulement 40 coopérant avec l'extrémité supérieure de la première ouverture 36, comme cela est le mieux visible sur la figure 4. In addition to this blocking in the XY plane conferred by the fixing device 14, the plate 34 is here also designed to ensure the blocking of the frame part 24 in the Z direction, using a shoulder 40 cooperating with the upper end of the first opening 36, as best seen in Figure 4.

De plus, un organe de serrage tel qu'un écrou 42 coopère avec le fût de la vis 26, pour enserrer verticalement la platine de blocage 34 entre le rail 16 et cet écrou 42, formant donc un boulon avec la vis 26. Néanmoins, il est noté que le dispositif de fixation 14 pourrait n'assurer la reprise des efforts du châssis 8 que dans les directions X et Y, le blocage de ce châssis selon la direction Z pouvant être effectué selon d'autres moyens. In addition, a clamping member such as a nut 42 cooperates with the shaft of the screw 26, to clamp the locking plate 34 vertically between the rail 16 and this nut 42, thus forming a bolt with the screw 26. Nevertheless, it is noted that the fixing device 14 could only take up the forces of the frame 8 in the X and Y directions, the blocking of this frame in the Z direction being able to be carried out by other means.

Un autre mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention est représenté sur les figures 7 et 8. Il diffère du précédent mode en ce que la première ouverture traversante 36 présente une forme générale parallélépipédique, tout comme la platine de blocage 34. Néanmoins, cette dernière n'obture que partiellement la première ouverture 36, pour pouvoir être amenée dans différentes positions au sein de cette première ouverture 36, en étant déplacée par rapport à celle-ci selon une première direction correspondant ici à la direction Y, et offrir ainsi un contrôle aisé du positionnement de la vis 26 relativement au rail 16, afin de les mettre en correspondance. Another preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in Figures 7 and 8. It differs from the previous mode in that the first through opening 36 has a generally parallelepipedic shape, just like the blocking plate 34. Nevertheless, the latter only partially closes the first opening 36, in order to be able to be brought into different positions within this first opening 36, by being moved relative to the latter in a first direction corresponding here to the Y direction, and thus to offer control easy positioning of the screw 26 relative to the rail 16, in order to put them in correspondence.

La largeur de la première ouverture 36 selon la direction X correspond à la longueur de la platine 34 selon cette même direction, de sorte que la coopération de forme permet la reprise des efforts du châssis 8 selon cette direction X. Tout comme dans la direction Z, via l'écrou 42 et l'épaulement 40 qui est pratiqué en partie supérieure de la platine de blocage 34. En revanche, dans la direction Y où cette platine présente une largeur inférieure à la longueur de la première ouverture 36, il est par exemple prévu une interface antiglisse entre ces deux éléments. Cela peut être effectué grâce leurs surfaces respectives comprenant des dents ou une crémaillère permettant un réglage fin de la position de la platine 34 selon la direction Y, tout en assurant une reprise satisfaisante des efforts de glissement du châssis dans cette même direction. The width of the first opening 36 along the direction X corresponds to the length of the plate 34 along this same direction, so that the shape cooperation allows the forces of the frame 8 to be taken up along this direction X. Just as in the direction Z , via the nut 42 and the shoulder 40 which is formed in the upper part of the blocking plate 34. On the other hand, in the Y direction where this plate has a width less than the length of the first opening 36, there is for example provided an anti-slip interface between these two elements. This can be done by virtue of their respective surfaces comprising teeth or a rack allowing fine adjustment of the position of the plate 34 in the direction Y, while ensuring satisfactory recovery of the sliding forces of the chassis in this same direction.

Dans les deux modes de réalisation préférés faisant l'objet des figures 9 et 10 et qui seront décrits ci-après, la conception adoptée permet un réglage encore plus fin du dispositif de fixation 14, grâce à deux degrés de liberté de mouvement pour déplacer le trou de passage 38 de la vis 26. Si ces dispositifs se révèlent particulièrement adaptés à une application avec des éléments de fixation de la plateforme de type ponctuel, ils peuvent néanmoins être mis en œuvre avec des rails 16, comme pour les modes de réalisation préférés décrits précédemment. In the two preferred embodiments which are the subject of FIGS. 9 and 10 and which will be described below, the design adopted allows an even finer adjustment of the fixing device 14, thanks to two degrees of freedom of movement to move the passage hole 38 of the screw 26. If these devices prove to be particularly suitable for an application with fixing elements of the point type platform, they can nevertheless be implemented with rails 16, as for the preferred embodiments previously described.

Pour ce faire, la platine de blocage 34 n'est plus réalisée d'un seul tenant, mais en deux pièces imbriquées l'une dans l'autre. En effet, la platine 34 comporte un corps 34' qui constitue sa partie principale, ainsi qu'une platine de blocage secondaire 34'' agencée dans une seconde ouverture traversante 46 du corps 34'. La seconde ouverture 46 comprend un second axe central 46a parallèle et distinct du premier axe central 36a. En outre, la platine de blocage secondaire 34" est traversée par le trou de passage 38, centré sur l'axe 38a parallèle et distincts de l'axe 46a. Cette platine de blocage secondaire 34" peut être montée amovible ou non dans sa seconde ouverture 46 du corps 34'. To do this, the blocking plate 34 is no longer made in one piece, but in two parts nested one inside the other. Indeed, the plate 34 comprises a body 34' which constitutes its main part, as well as a secondary blocking plate 34'' arranged in a second through-opening 46 of the body 34'. The second opening 46 comprises a second central axis 46a parallel to and distinct from the first central axis 36a. In addition, the secondary blocking plate 34" is traversed by the passage hole 38, centered on the parallel axis 38a and distinct from the axis 46a. This secondary blocking plate 34" can be mounted removable or not in its second opening 46 of body 34'.

Plus précisément, dans le mode de réalisation préféré de la figure 9, la seconde ouverture traversante 46 présente une forme générale circulaire centrée sur le second axe central 46a, correspondant à un second axe de réglage du dispositif de fixation réglable 14. La platine de blocage secondaire 34" présente elle aussi une forme générale circulaire, de forme complémentaire de celle de la seconde ouverture traversante 46. De cette manière, la platine de blocage secondaire 34" peut être positionnée dans différentes positions angulaires au sein de la seconde ouverture 46, en rapport au second axe de réglage 46a. Cela permet d'amener le trou de passage excentré 38 et la vis 26 dans différentes positions angulaires relativement à ce même second axe de réglage 46a. Aussi, grâce à ces deux degrés de liberté conférés par la mobilité en rotation du corps 34' de la platine 34 dans la première ouverture 36 du châssis 8, et la mobilité en rotation de la platine de blocage secondaire 34” dans la seconde ouverture 46 du corps 34', il est possible d'amener la vis 26 en correspondance avec son rail associé 16 ou avec tout autre élément de fixation, notamment de type ponctuel, de manière à assurer le montage requis. More specifically, in the preferred embodiment of Figure 9, the second through opening 46 has a generally circular shape centered on the second central axis 46a, corresponding to a second adjustment axis of the adjustable fastening device 14. The locking plate secondary 34" also has a general circular shape, of complementary shape to that of the second through-opening 46. In this way, the secondary blocking plate 34" can be positioned in different angular positions within the second opening 46, in relative to the second adjustment axis 46a. This makes it possible to bring the eccentric passage hole 38 and the screw 26 into different angular positions relative to this same second axis. adjuster 46a. Also, thanks to these two degrees of freedom conferred by the rotational mobility of the body 34' of the plate 34 in the first opening 36 of the frame 8, and the rotational mobility of the secondary blocking plate 34" in the second opening 46 of the body 34', it is possible to bring the screw 26 into correspondence with its associated rail 16 or with any other fastening element, in particular of the point type, so as to ensure the required assembly.

Selon un principe analogue, dans le mode de réalisation préféré de la figure 10, le corps 34' de la platine 34 reste circulaire, mais la seconde ouverture traversante 46 présente quant à elle une forme générale parallélépipédique, tout comme la platine de blocage secondaire 34” logée mobile dans cette ouverture. Néanmoins, la platine secondaire 34” n'obture que partiellement la seconde ouverture 46, pour pouvoir être amenée dans différentes positions au sein de cette seconde ouverture 46, en étant déplacée par rapport à celle-ci selon une seconde direction de coulissement De. According to a similar principle, in the preferred embodiment of Figure 10, the body 34 'of the plate 34 remains circular, but the second through opening 46 has a generally parallelepipedic shape, just like the secondary blocking plate 34 ” housed mobile in this opening. Nevertheless, the secondary plate 34” only partially closes the second opening 46, so that it can be brought into different positions within this second opening 46, by being moved relative to the latter in a second sliding direction De.

Ici encore, le double degré de mobilité offert par la rotation du corps 34', et par le coulissement de la platine secondaire 34” dans le corps 34', permet d'amener avec précision la vis 26 en correspondance avec son rail associé 16 ou avec tout autre élément de fixation, notamment de type ponctuel, de manière à assurer le montage requis. Here again, the double degree of mobility offered by the rotation of the body 34', and by the sliding of the secondary plate 34" in the body 34', makes it possible to bring the screw 26 precisely into correspondence with its associated rail 16 or with any other fastening element, in particular of the point type, so as to ensure the required assembly.

En d'autres termes, le mode de réalisation de la figure 10 correspond à une combinaison des deux modes des figures 4 et 7 décrites ci-dessus. A cet égard, il est noté qu'une combinaison des deux modes des figures 7 et 10 peut aussi être envisagée, de manière à disposer des deux degrés de liberté de coulissement dans le plan XY, respectivement selon une première et une seconde direction distinctes l'une de l'autre. In other words, the embodiment of FIG. 10 corresponds to a combination of the two modes of FIGS. 4 and 7 described above. In this regard, it is noted that a combination of the two modes of Figures 7 and 10 can also be considered, so as to have the two degrees of sliding freedom in the XY plane, respectively in a first and a second distinct direction l each other.

Quel que soit le mode de réalisation envisagé parmi tous ceux décrits précédemment, une douille de fixation 48 peut être logée dans le trou de passage 38, radialement entre ce dernier et le fût de la vis 26. Une telle réalisation est schématisée sur la figure 11. Dans cette réalisation, la douille 48 présente elle-même un trou de passage 50 traversé par le fût de la vis 26, et cette douille est centrée dans le trou de passage 38. Ainsi, la douille est enserrée verticalement entre l'écrou 42 et les portions de butée 30 du rail 16, contre lesquelles cette douille 48 est plaquée. Cela contribue à limiter les risques d'ouverture du rail 16 sous l'effet des efforts de la tête de vis 28 verticalement vers le haut, en empêchant la déformation des deux portions de butée 30 contre lesquelles la tête de vis 28 est plaquée. En d'autres termes, les deux portions de butées 30, s'étendant chacune longitudinalement selon la direction X, sont enserrées verticalement entre la tête de vis 28 et la partie inférieure de la douille 48. Whatever the embodiment considered among all those described above, a fixing sleeve 48 can be housed in the passage hole 38, radially between the latter and the shaft of the screw 26. Such an embodiment is shown schematically in Figure 11 In this embodiment, the sleeve 48 itself has a passage hole 50 through which the shaft of the screw 26 passes, and this sleeve is centered in the passage hole 38. Thus, the sleeve is clamped vertically between the nut 42 and the abutment portions 30 of the rail 16, against which this sleeve 48 is pressed. This helps to limit the risks of opening of the rail 16 under the effect of the forces of the screw head 28 vertically upwards, by preventing the deformation of the two abutment portions 30 against which the screw head 28 is pressed. In other words, the two abutment portions 30, each extending longitudinally in the direction X, are clamped vertically between the screw head 28 and the lower part of the sleeve 48.

De plus, lors de la dépose du châssis 8 sur la plateforme 6, la platine de blocage 34 peut rester logée dans la première ouverture 36, et une fois la dépose achevée, la vis 26 peut être introduite dans le rail 16 en passant à travers le trou de passage élargi 38. La douille 48 est ensuite installée dans un second temps dans le trou de passage 38, tout comme l'écrou 42. In addition, during the removal of the frame 8 on the platform 6, the blocking plate 34 can remain housed in the first opening 36, and once the removal is complete, the screw 26 can be introduced into the rail 16 passing through the enlarged passage hole 38. The sleeve 48 is then installed in a second step in the passage hole 38, just like the nut 42.

Comme évoqué précédemment, les éléments de fixation 16 prévus sur la plateforme 6 peuvent adopter différentes formes, et ne sont pas limités à des rails. A titre d'exemples, la figure 12 représente un élément de fixation sous la forme d'un orifice fileté 16 dans la plateforme 6, et la vis 26 coopère avec cet orifice fileté 16 en étant vissé par le haut, la tête 28 en haut. La figure 13 montre un exemple similaire, dans lequel l'élément de fixation prend la forme d'un trou de passage 16 à travers la plateforme 6. La vis 26 est ainsi introduite par le bas, sous la plateforme 6 et la tête 28 en bas, pour être vissée sur l'écrou 42 en partie haute du dispositif de fixation 14. La figure 14 montre un autre exemple dans lequel l'élément de fixation est une soudure 16 maintenant fixement un goujon fileté 26 en saillie vers le haut sur la plateforme 6, et dont l'extrémité libre haute coopère avec l'écrou de serrage 42. Alternativement, l'écrou pourrait être remplacé par une goupille traversante. As mentioned above, the fixing elements 16 provided on the platform 6 can adopt different shapes, and are not limited to rails. By way of example, FIG. 12 represents a fixing element in the form of a threaded orifice 16 in the platform 6, and the screw 26 cooperates with this threaded orifice 16 by being screwed from above, the head 28 at the top. . Figure 13 shows a similar example, in which the fixing element takes the form of a passage hole 16 through the platform 6. The screw 26 is thus introduced from below, under the platform 6 and the head 28 in bottom, to be screwed onto the nut 42 in the upper part of the fastening device 14. FIG. 14 shows another example in which the fastening element is a weld 16 fixedly holding a threaded stud 26 projecting upwards on the platform 6, and whose upper free end cooperates with the clamping nut 42. Alternatively, the nut could be replaced by a through pin.

Il est noté que tous les modes de réalisation préférés décrits précédemment mettent en œuvre un châssis de support 8 pour supporter l'emballage 10. Néanmoins, une autre configuration de l'invention est envisageable, dans laquelle le corps externe 12 de l'emballage est fixé directement sur la plateforme 6 de la remorque, via un ou plusieurs dispositifs de fixation réglables 14. Dans ce cas, la partie fixe 24' de chaque dispositif 14 n'est plus intégrée au châssis qui n'est plus présent, mais elle correspond alors à une extension du corps latéral 12 de l'emballage, par exemple sous forme d'une patte s'étendant radialement en rapport à l'axe central longitudinal 18. Toutes les caractéristiques des dispositifs 14, décrites précédemment pour la fixation du châssis de support 8, sont applicables pour la fixation directe de l'emballage 10 sur la plateforme 6, par exemple à des fins de fixation de l'emballage 10 en position verticale comme cela a été représenté sur la figure 15. Bien entendu, diverses modifications peuvent être apportées par l'homme du métier à l'invention qui vient d'être décrite, uniquement à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et dans la limite de la portée définie par les revendications annexées. En particulier, les différents modes de réalisation sont combinables entre eux, leurs caractéristiques spécifiques restant en effet interchangeables et/ou combinables. It is noted that all the preferred embodiments described above implement a support frame 8 to support the packaging 10. Nevertheless, another configuration of the invention is possible, in which the external body 12 of the packaging is fixed directly to the platform 6 of the trailer, via one or more adjustable fixing devices 14. In this case, the fixed part 24' of each device 14 is no longer integrated into the chassis which is no longer present, but it corresponds then to an extension of the lateral body 12 of the packaging, for example in the form of a tab extending radially in relation to the longitudinal central axis 18. All the characteristics of the devices 14, previously described for fixing the support frame 8, are applicable for the direct fixing of the packaging 10 on the platform 6, for example for the purpose of fixing the packaging 10 in a vertical position as this has been shown in Figure 15. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art to the invention which has just been described, solely by way of non-limiting examples, and within the limit of the scope defined by the appended claims. In particular, the various embodiments can be combined with one another, their specific characteristics remaining in effect interchangeable and/or combinable.

Claims

REVENDICATIONS 1. Dispositif de fixation (14) d'une structure parmi un emballage de transport de matières radioactives (10) et son châssis de support (8), sur un système de transport (6) équipé d'au moins un élément de fixation (16), le dispositif de fixation comprenant un organe de fixation (26) de la structure, destiné à coopérer avec l'élément de fixation (16) prévu sur le système de transport, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de fixation présente un caractère réglable pour s'adapter à la position de la structure (8, 10) sur le système de transport (6), le dispositif de fixation réglable comportant une platine de blocage (34) agencée dans une première ouverture traversante (36) d'une partie fixe (24') du dispositif de fixation, la première ouverture comprenant un premier axe central (36a), la platine de blocage (34) comprenant un trou de passage (38) traversé par l'organe de fixation (26), et étant conçue de manière à pouvoir être positionnée dans différentes positions au sein de la première ouverture traversante (36), afin d'amener le trou de passage (38) dans différentes positions relativement au premier axe central (36a) de la première ouverture. 1. Fixing device (14) of a structure among a packaging for transporting radioactive materials (10) and its support frame (8), on a transport system (6) equipped with at least one fixing element ( 16), the fixing device comprising a fixing member (26) of the structure, intended to cooperate with the fixing element (16) provided on the transport system, characterized in that the fixing device has an adjustable character to adapt to the position of the structure (8, 10) on the transport system (6), the adjustable fixing device comprising a blocking plate (34) arranged in a first through opening (36) of a part (24') of the fixing device, the first opening comprising a first central axis (36a), the blocking plate (34) comprising a passage hole (38) through which the fixing member (26) passes, and being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the first through opening (36), in order to bring the passage hole (38) in different positions relative to the first central axis (36a) of the first opening. 2. Dispositif de fixation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la platine de blocage (34) comporte un corps (34') ainsi qu'une platine de blocage secondaire (34'') agencée dans une seconde ouverture traversante (46) du corps de la platine de blocage, la seconde ouverture comprenant un second axe central (46a), la platine de blocage secondaire (34") étant traversée par le trou de passage (38) de l'organe de fixation (26), et étant conçue de manière à pouvoir être positionnée dans différentes positions au sein de la seconde ouverture traversante (46) du corps de la platine de blocage, afin d'amener le trou de passage (38) dans différentes positions relativement au second axe central (46a) de la seconde ouverture. 2. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the blocking plate (34) comprises a body (34') as well as a secondary blocking plate (34'') arranged in a second through opening (46) of the body of the blocking plate, the second opening comprising a second central axis (46a), the secondary blocking plate (34") being traversed by the passage hole (38) of the fixing member (26), and being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the second through opening (46) of the body of the blocking plate, in order to bring the passage hole (38) in different positions relative to the second central axis (46a ) of the second aperture. 3. Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la première ouverture traversante (36) présente une forme générale parallélépipédique, et en ce que la platine de blocage (34) qui n'obture que partiellement cette première ouverture, peut être amenée dans différentes positions au sein de cette première ouverture en étant déplacée par rapport à celle-ci selon une première direction (Y). 3. Fastening device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first through opening (36) has a generally parallelepipedic shape, and in that the blocking plate (34) which only partially closes off this first opening, can be brought into different positions within this first opening by being moved relative thereto in a first direction (Y). 4. Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que la première ouverture traversante (36) présente une forme générale circulaire centrée sur le premier axe central de la première ouverture correspondant à un premier axe de réglage (36a) du dispositif de fixation réglable, et en ce que la platine de blocage (34) est conçue pour être positionnée dans différentes positions angulaires au sein de la première ouverture traversante (36), en rapport au premier axe de réglage (36a), afin d'amener le trou de passage (38), réalisé de manière excentrée en rapport au premier axe de réglage (36a), dans les différentes positions relativement à ce même premier axe de réglage, la platine de blocage (34) présentant de préférence une forme générale circulaire, de forme complémentaire de celle de la première ouverture traversante (36). 4. Fastening device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the first through opening (36) has a generally circular shape centered on the first central axis of the first opening corresponding to a first adjustment axis ( 36a) of the adjustable fixing device, and in that the blocking plate (34) is designed to be positioned in different angular positions within the first through-opening (36), in relation to the first adjustment axis (36a), in order to bring the passage hole (38), made eccentrically in relation to the first adjustment axis (36a), into the different positions relative to this same first adjustment axis, the blocking plate (34) preferably having a generally circular shape, of complementary shape to that of the first through opening (36). 5. Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes combinée à la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la seconde ouverture traversante (46) présente une forme générale parallélépipédique, et en ce que la platine de blocage secondaire (34") qui n'obture que partiellement cette seconde ouverture, peut être amenée dans différentes positions au sein de cette seconde ouverture (46) en étant déplacée par rapport à celle-ci selon une seconde direction (De). 5. Fastening device according to any one of the preceding claims combined with claim 2, characterized in that the second through opening (46) has a generally parallelepiped shape, and in that the secondary blocking plate (34 ") which only partially closes off this second opening, can be brought into different positions within this second opening (46) by being moved relative thereto in a second direction (De). 6. Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, combinée à la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la seconde ouverture traversante (46) présente une forme générale circulaire centrée sur le second axe central de la seconde ouverture correspondant à un second axe de réglage (46a) du dispositif de fixation réglable, et en ce que la platine de blocage secondaire (34") est conçue pour être positionnée dans différentes positions angulaires au sein de la seconde ouverture traversante (46), en rapport au second axe de réglage (46a), afin d'amener le trou de passage (38), réalisé de manière excentrée en rapport au second axe de réglage, dans les différentes positions relativement à ce même second axe de réglage (46a), la platine de blocage secondaire (34") présentant de préférence une forme générale circulaire, de forme complémentaire de celle de la seconde ouverture traversante (46). 6. Fastening device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, combined with claim 2, characterized in that the second through opening (46) has a generally circular shape centered on the second central axis of the second opening corresponding to a second adjustment axis (46a) of the adjustable fixing device, and in that the secondary locking plate (34") is designed to be positioned in different angular positions within the second through opening (46), in relation to the second adjustment axis (46a), in order to bring the passage hole (38), made eccentrically in relation to the second adjustment axis, into the different positions relative to this same second adjustment axis (46a), the plate secondary blocking (34 ") preferably having a generally circular shape, of complementary shape to that of the second through opening (46). 7. Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la platine de blocage (34) assure le blocage de la partie fixe (24'), par coopération de forme avec la première ouverture traversante (36), selon au moins une direction (X, Y) dans un plan (XY) dans lequel s'inscrit la partie fixe (24'), orthogonal au premier axe central (36a) de la première ouverture traversante (36). 7. Fastening device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking plate (34) ensures the locking of the fixed part (24 '), by form cooperation with the first through opening (36), along at least one direction (X, Y) in a plane (XY) in which the fixed part (24') is inscribed, orthogonal to the first central axis (36a) of the first through opening (36). 8. Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la platine de blocage (34) assure le blocage de la partie fixe (24'), selon une direction verticale (Z) du dispositif de fixation, à l'aide de moyens de butée (40) portés par la platine de blocage (34) et coopérant avec la partie fixe (24'). 8. Fixing device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking plate (34) ensures the locking of the fixed part (24 '), in a vertical direction (Z) of the fixing device, at using abutment means (40) carried by the blocking plate (34) and cooperating with the fixed part (24'). 9. Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte également un organe de serrage (42) coopérant avec un fût de l'organe de fixation (26), ce dernier étant préférentiellement une vis, et l'organe de serrage (42) un écrou. 9. Fastening device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a clamping member (42) cooperating with a barrel of the fastening member (26), the latter preferably being a screw, and the tightening member (42) a nut. 10. Châssis de support (8) pour le support d'un emballage de transport de matières radioactives (10), le châssis de support présentant une direction longitudinale (X), une direction transversale (Y), et une direction verticale (Z), le châssis comprenant : une structure de support comportant : 10. Support frame (8) for supporting a radioactive material transport package (10), the support frame having a longitudinal direction (X), a transverse direction (Y), and a vertical direction (Z) , the chassis comprising: a support structure comprising: - une partie de support (22) destinée à supporter l'emballage (10) ;- a support part (22) intended to support the package (10); - une partie de raccordement (24) destinée à être fixée sur un système de transport (6), et une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation (14) de la partie de raccordement (24) sur le système de transport (6), au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation (14) étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques de l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. - a connecting part (24) intended to be fixed on a transport system (6), and a plurality of fixing devices (14) of the connecting part (24) on the transport system (6), at least one of the securing devices (14) being adjustable and having the features of any preceding claim. 11. Châssis de support selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de fixation (26) du dispositif de fixation réglable (14) comporte une tête (28) destinée à coopérer avec l'un des rails de fixation (16) parmi deux rails de fixation équipant le système de transport (6), les deux rails de fixation (16) étant destinés à être orientés parallèlement à la direction longitudinale (X) du châssis, la platine de blocage (34) du dispositif de fixation réglable (14) étant conçue de manière à pouvoir être positionnée dans différentes positions au sein de la première ouverture traversante (36), afin d'amener le trou de passage (38) dans différentes positions relativement au premier axe central (36a) de la première ouverture (36). 11. Support frame according to claim 10, characterized in that the fixing member (26) of the adjustable fixing device (14) comprises a head (28) intended to cooperate with one of the fixing rails (16) among two fixing rails fitted to the transport system (6), the two fixing rails (16) being intended to be oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction (X) of the chassis, the blocking plate (34) of the adjustable fixing device (14) being designed so as to be able to be positioned in different positions within the first through opening (36), in order to bring the passage hole (38) in different positions relative to the first central axis (36a) of the first opening (36). 12. Emballage de transport de matières radioactives (10), l'emballage comprenant un corps externe (12) équipé d'une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation (14) de ce corps (12) sur un système de transport (6), au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation (14) étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques de l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9. 12. Packaging for transporting radioactive materials (10), the packaging comprising an outer body (12) equipped with a plurality of fixing devices (14) of this body (12) on a transport system (6), at the at least one of the attachment devices (14) being adjustable and having the features of any one of claims 1 to 9. 13. Ensemble (15) comprenant : 13. Set (15) comprising: - un emballage de transport de matières radioactives (10) ; - a container for transporting radioactive materials (10); - un châssis de support (8) de cet emballage ; - a support frame (8) for this packaging; - un système de transport (6) ; - a transport system (6); - une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation (14) du châssis de support (8) sur le système de transport (6), au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation (14) étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques de l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9. - a plurality of fixing devices (14) of the support frame (8) on the transport system (6), at least one of the fixing devices (14) being adjustable and having the characteristics of any of the claims 1 to 9. 14. Ensemble (15) comprenant : 14. Set (15) comprising: - un emballage de transport de matières radioactives (10) ; - a container for transporting radioactive materials (10); - un système de transport (6) ; - a transport system (6); - une pluralité de dispositifs de fixation (14) de l'emballage sur le système de transport (6), au moins l'un des dispositifs de fixation (14) étant réglable et présentant les caractéristiques de l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9. - a plurality of fastening devices (14) of the packaging on the transport system (6), at least one of the fastening devices (14) being adjustable and having the characteristics of any one of claims 1 to 9. 15. Ensemble selon la revendication 13 ou 14, caractérisé en ce que le système de transport comporte une plateforme (6) sur laquelle sont fixés des éléments de fixation (16), de préférence des rails de fixation. 15. Assembly according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the transport system comprises a platform (6) on which are fixed fixing elements (16), preferably fixing rails. 16. Procédé de montage d'une structure parmi un emballage de transport de matières radioactives (10) et son châssis de support (8), sur un système de transport (6) équipé d'au moins un élément de fixation (16), à l'aide d'au moins un dispositif de fixation réglable (14) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes : - dépose de la structure (8, 10) sur le système de transport (6) ; 16. Method for mounting a structure from a radioactive material transport cask (10) and its support frame (8), on a transport system (6) equipped with at least one fixing element (16), using at least one adjustable fixation device (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the method comprising the following steps: - removal of the structure (8, 10) on the transport system (6); - réglage de chaque dispositif de fixation réglable (14), de manière à aligner son trou traversant (38) avec son élément de fixation associé (16) du système de transport. - adjustment of each adjustable fixing device (14), so as to align its through hole (38) with its associated fixing element (16) of the transport system.
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