EP0314734B1 - Telescopic rod fixed by pressure - Google Patents

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EP0314734B1
EP0314734B1 EP88904238A EP88904238A EP0314734B1 EP 0314734 B1 EP0314734 B1 EP 0314734B1 EP 88904238 A EP88904238 A EP 88904238A EP 88904238 A EP88904238 A EP 88904238A EP 0314734 B1 EP0314734 B1 EP 0314734B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47H—FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS
    • A47H1/00—Curtain suspension devices
    • A47H1/02—Curtain rods
    • A47H1/022—Curtain rods extensible

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  • the present invention relates to telescopic rods posed by pressure on the fixing points.
  • US-A 2,225,281 describes a fixing device for a rod according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks:
  • the device according to the invention conforms to the characterizing part of claim 1. This device makes it possible to improve the anchoring of the binding and to deport it outside of the axis of the rod, thus giving the possibility of placing the rod outside the window.
  • This rod normally comprises two tubes sliding one inside the other by screwing on an internal spring, allowing the adaptation in length: the adjustment a little longer than the width of the window makes it possible to fix the rod by pressing the ends on the window by reaction of said spring.
  • the ends of the rod are fitted with a rigid piece (A), embedded perpendicular to the axis of the rod, which transmits the spring pressure to the attachment point on the support.
  • This point is fixed outside the axis of the rod so as to allow the rod to be placed in position normal away from the glass.
  • the fixing is done by anchoring directly on the window uprights or by means of a self-adhesive piece (B) to improve the anchoring when the support is made of hard material such as metal or rigid plastic.
  • This part (B) can be constituted for example by a self-adhesive plastic pad of medium hardness allowing the attachment of the point ending the part (A); it can also consist of a self-adhesive metal washer comprising a hollow in which the end of the part (A1) is housed.
  • the part (A) can be produced in different ways according to a preferred embodiment; it is made of metal which is rigid enough to transmit pressure without deforming; on one side it has a point and on the other a hole allowing it to be fixed by tightening a screw on a plug (E) fitting into the tube; the plug can be fixed to the tube by gluing on one side and on the other side simply slid in order to free one end to facilitate threading in the hem of the curtain (figure 9).
  • the rod according to the invention is particularly intended for the installation of curtains on windows and doors, but also between two walls.

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  • Curtains And Furnishings For Windows Or Doors (AREA)
  • Securing Of Glass Panes Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

Telescopic spring rod comprising a particular device at the extremities to fix the rod directly by pressure exerted between the uprights of the window in an efficient and practical way. The fixation device has the possibility on the one hand to improve the anchoring on hard supports (metal for example) by arranging under the fixations a self-adhesive pad (B), and on the other hand to transmit the pressure of the spring to the fixing point situated outside the rod axis by arranging a piece (A) built-in perpendicularly to the rod, thereby making possible to install the rod away from the window pane. This rod is provided essentially for the installation of curtains simply by pressure, without using tools, on wooden, plastic or metal windows and even for multiple pane windows.

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La présente invention concerne les tringles télescopiques se posant par pression sur les points de fixation.The present invention relates to telescopic rods posed by pressure on the fixing points.

Il existe actuellement des tringles de ce genre mais elles présentent des difficultés d'emploi. D'une part l'ancrage est défectueux sur les supports durs (métal ou plastique), et d'autre part elles ne peuvent pas généralement être placées à bonne distance des vitres pour éviter les effets de condensation sur les rideaux, ni être employées sur des fenêtres à carreaux multiples. Ainsi le US-A 2 225 281 décrit un dispositif de fixation pour tringle conforme au préambule de la revendication 1.There are currently rods of this kind but they present employment difficulties. On the one hand the anchoring is defective on hard supports (metal or plastic), and on the other hand they cannot generally be placed at a good distance from the panes to avoid the effects of condensation on the curtains, nor be used on multi-paned windows. Thus, US-A 2,225,281 describes a fixing device for a rod according to the preamble of claim 1.

Les solutions proposées jusqu'à maintenant n'ont pas permis une réalisation industrielle commode de ces tringles.The solutions proposed up to now have not made possible a convenient industrial production of these rods.

L'invention a pour but de remédier à ces inconvénients : Le dispositif suivant l'invention est conforme à la partie caractérisante de la revendication 1. Ce dispositif permet d'améliorer l'ancrage de la fixation et de déporter celle-ci en dehors de l'axe de la tringle, donnant ainsi la possibilité de placer la tringle en dehors de la fenêtre.The object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks: The device according to the invention conforms to the characterizing part of claim 1. This device makes it possible to improve the anchoring of the binding and to deport it outside of the axis of the rod, thus giving the possibility of placing the rod outside the window.

Cette tringle comporte normalement deux tubes coulissant l'un dans l'autre par vissage sur un ressort intérieur, permettant l'adaptation en longueur : le réglage un peu plus long que la largeur de la fenêtre permet de fixer la tringle par pression des extrémités sur la fenêtre par réaction dudit ressort.This rod normally comprises two tubes sliding one inside the other by screwing on an internal spring, allowing the adaptation in length: the adjustment a little longer than the width of the window makes it possible to fix the rod by pressing the ends on the window by reaction of said spring.

Les extrémités de la tringle sont équipées d'une pièce (A) rigide, encastrée perpendiculairement à l'axe de la tringle, qui transmet la pression du ressort au point de fixation sur le support. Ce point est fixé en dehors de l'axe de la tringle de manière à permettre de placer la tringle en position normale éloignée de la vitre. La fixation se fait par ancrage directement sur les montants de la fenêtre ou par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce ( B ) autocollante pour améliorer l'ancrage lorsque le support est en matière dure telle que métal ou plastique rigide.The ends of the rod are fitted with a rigid piece (A), embedded perpendicular to the axis of the rod, which transmits the spring pressure to the attachment point on the support. This point is fixed outside the axis of the rod so as to allow the rod to be placed in position normal away from the glass. The fixing is done by anchoring directly on the window uprights or by means of a self-adhesive piece (B) to improve the anchoring when the support is made of hard material such as metal or rigid plastic.

Cette pièce ( B ) peut être constituée par exemple par une pastille en plastique autocollante de dureté moyenne permettant l'accrochage de la pointe terminant la pièce (A); elle peut aussi être constituée d'une rondelle métallique autocollante comportant un creux dans lequel vient se loger l'extrémité de la pièce (A1).This part (B) can be constituted for example by a self-adhesive plastic pad of medium hardness allowing the attachment of the point ending the part (A); it can also consist of a self-adhesive metal washer comprising a hollow in which the end of the part (A1) is housed.

La pièce ( A ) peut être réalisée de différentes façons selon une réalisation préférentielle; elle est en métal suffisamment rigide pour transmettre la pression sans se déformer ; elle comporte d'un côté une pointe et de l'autre un trou permettant sa fixation par serrage d'une vis sur un bouchon (E) s'emboîtant dans le tube; le bouchon peut être fixé au tube par collage d'un côté et de l'autre côté simplement coulissé afin de libérer une extrémité pour faciliter l'enfilage dans l'ourlet du rideau (figure 9).The part (A) can be produced in different ways according to a preferred embodiment; it is made of metal which is rigid enough to transmit pressure without deforming; on one side it has a point and on the other a hole allowing it to be fixed by tightening a screw on a plug (E) fitting into the tube; the plug can be fixed to the tube by gluing on one side and on the other side simply slid in order to free one end to facilitate threading in the hem of the curtain (figure 9).

Sous l'action de la pesanteur la tringle peut se déplacer par rotation autour des points de fixation; pour y remédier différentes solutions sont possibles pour maintenir la tringle dans la position désirée. Les figures du dessin donnent différents exemples.Under the action of gravity the rod can move by rotation around the fixing points; to remedy this, different solutions are possible to maintain the rod in the desired position. The figures in the drawing give different examples.

D'autres formes d'éxécution font l'objet des revendications dépendantes

  • Selon les figures 1,3,4 et 10 le serrage de la pièce ( A ) peut être réalisé par un cabochon ( C ) décoratif muni d'une vis. Ce cabochon est de grosseur et de longueur suffisantes pour qu'il puisse prendre appui sur le montant de la fenêtre pour limiter le basculement de la tringle et la maintenir éloignée de la vitre.
  • Selon la figure 5 la pièce ( A2 ) de par sa forme prend appui sous la verticale du point d'accrochage (appui sur vitre, ou fenêtre ou mur). Dans le cas d'emploi d'une pièce autocollante, celle-ci peut avantageusement comporter un renfort d'appui (B1) pour éviter le contact direct avec la vitre.
  • Selon la figure 6 la pièce ( A3 ) comporte un ou plusieurs trous permettant de déplacer un butoir permettant de régler le point d'appui en fonction de la position d'ancrage.
  • Selon la figure 7 la pièce ( A4 ) comporte deux parties : une qui accroche et l'autre avec retour d'appui, faites pour s'emboîter l'une contre l'autre sous l'action du serrage sous l'angle alpha choisi pour avoir la position d'appui souhaitée.
  • Selon la figure 11 la pièce (A6) forme un angle qui peut prendre appui sur le montant de la fenêtre pour maintenir la tringle.
  • Selon la figure 10 une variante : la pièce ( A5 ) peut comporter à la place de la pointe de fixation un élément anti-dérapant - par exemple un bouchon (D) en matière genre caoutchouc - ou qui peut avoir éventuellement la forme d'une vantouse.
  • Selon une variante : les fixations sont placées sur l'extérieur du châssis de la fenêtre (figure 2) le ressort, au lieu d'être comprimé, est un ressort tendu et les solutions d'appui peuvent être celles des figures 5, 6, 7 ou 11.
Other forms of execution are the subject of dependent claims
  • According to Figures 1,3,4 and 10 the clamping of the part (A) can be achieved by a decorative cap (C) provided with a screw. This cabochon is of sufficient size and length so that it can rest on the window jamb to limit tilting of the rod and keep it away from the glass.
  • According to Figure 5 the part (A2) by its shape is supported under the vertical of the attachment point (support on glass, or window or wall). In the case of using a self-adhesive piece, this can advantageously include a support reinforcement (B1) to avoid direct contact with the glass.
  • According to Figure 6 the part (A3) has one or more holes for moving a stopper for adjusting the fulcrum depending on the anchoring position.
  • According to Figure 7 the part (A4) has two parts: one that hangs and the other with back support, made to fit one against the other under the action of clamping at the chosen angle alpha to have the desired support position.
  • According to Figure 11 the part (A6) forms an angle which can rest on the window pillar to hold the rod.
  • According to FIG. 10, a variant: the part (A5) may include, in place of the fixing point, a non-slip element - for example a plug (D) made of rubber-like material - or which may possibly have the form of a boastful.
  • According to a variant: the fasteners are placed on the outside of the window frame (Figure 2) the spring, instead of being compressed, is a tensioned spring and the support solutions can be those of FIGS. 5, 6, 7 or 11.

La tringle selon l'invention est particulièrement destinée à la pose de rideaux sur les fenêtres et les portes, mais également entre deux parois.The rod according to the invention is particularly intended for the installation of curtains on windows and doors, but also between two walls.

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  1. Fixing device for a small telescopic rod with pressure spring, for mounting net curtaining at a glazed window, having parts (A) of non-deformable rigid material which are embedded perpendicular to the axis of the rod and are fixed at the ends thereof, characterized in that the said parts (A) have a single hooking tip adapted to receive the entire pressure of the spring and to allow the rod to rotate about the hooking point, these pieces (A) being fixed by clamping against knobs fixed at the ends of the rod and holding the latter in a position spaced from the window and thus from the glazing, by bearing against the window, which limits rotation about the hooking point.
  2. Fixing device for curtain rod according to Claim 1, characterized in that the part (A6) forms an angle allowing it to bear against the edge of the upright of the window on the inner face side, to keep the rod away from the glass.
  3. Fixing device according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the hooking point of the piece (A5) is formed by a non-slip fixing point, for example a rubber knob (D).
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FR8706396A FR2614775B1 (en) 1987-05-06 1987-05-06 TELESCOPIC ROD WITH PRESSURE FIXING
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