EP0721034A1 - Improvements for a removable fence - Google Patents

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EP0721034A1
EP0721034A1 EP96410001A EP96410001A EP0721034A1 EP 0721034 A1 EP0721034 A1 EP 0721034A1 EP 96410001 A EP96410001 A EP 96410001A EP 96410001 A EP96410001 A EP 96410001A EP 0721034 A1 EP0721034 A1 EP 0721034A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
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    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
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    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/1413—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members
    • E04H17/1417—Post-and-rail fences, e.g. without vertical cross-members with vertical cross-members

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  • the present invention relates to an improved, removable fence, produced by an assembly of plastic elements and a wall of deformable material.
  • the present invention proposes to solve the drawbacks of known fences and proposes a new removable plastic fence which can be a permanent type fence or a removable fence which can simply be placed on the ground so that it can be moved at leisure.
  • the fence according to the invention makes it possible to fence any type of zone, and its design allows it to be placed on any type of ground, both horizontal and sloping.
  • successive elements can be oriented at will in order to be able to adapt to any form of area to be fenced.
  • the fence is notably constituted by a wall of flexible material retained between two parallel rails. It is of the type constituted by at least two heddles retained between two posts, and is characterized in that a wall made of flexible deformable material is retained by the two heddles.
  • the wall comprises a succession of slots. It is advantageously made of synthetic fabric, such as, for example, woven polyester fibers coated with PVC.
  • the longitudinal edges of the wall comprise a profile, while according to a variant, they comprise a sheath.
  • the heddle is produced by a plastic profile forming two longitudinal boxes, one of which is closed peripherally, and the other of which is opened by a longitudinal slot created by two deformable retaining walls, while the rails are fixed to the posts by connecting means constituted by a ball-type system
  • Figure 1 is a front view of an assembled fence element.
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view II-II of Figure 1.
  • Figures 3, 4 and 5 show a heald, Figure 3 being a front view, Figure 4 being a side view along F4, while Figure 5 is a section on V-V on a larger scale.
  • Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the deformable wall, Figure 6 being a plan view while Figure 7 is a side view.
  • Figures 8, 9 and 10 show an embodiment of a retaining post, Figure 8 being a front view, Figure 9 being a side view and Figure 10 being a sectional view along XX on a larger scale .
  • Figure 11 shows in perspective how the posts can be stacked for storage and transport.
  • FIGS. 12 to 16 represent the two elements ensuring the connection of the beams with the corresponding posts, FIGS. 12 to 14 showing one of the elements carried by the post, while FIGS. 15 and 16 show the complementary element carried by the smooth.
  • Figure 17 illustrates more particularly how the connection is made between the beams and the posts.
  • Figures 18 and 19 illustrate the possible orientations of the heald relative to the corresponding post.
  • Figure 18 shows the possible orientation in the horizontal plane
  • Figure 19 shows the possible orientation in the vertical plane knowing that a combined orientation is of course possible.
  • Figures 20, 21 and 22 show an alternative embodiment of the posts in the case of a fence of the removable type, Figure 20 being a front view, Figure 21 a side view, while Figure 22 is a view in section according to XXII-XXII.
  • Figures 23 to 36 show two embodiments of a gate, Figures 23 and 24 illustrating one of the two embodiments, Figures 25 and 26 illustrating the other of these embodiments.
  • FIGS 27 to 28 illustrate alternative embodiments.
  • Figure 27 shows an alternative embodiment of the deformable wall.
  • Figure 28 is a perspective view showing an alternative embodiment of a removable pole.
  • each of the heddles (3) is constituted by a plastic profile having the shape of a box open on one of the faces and comprising at least two divergent longitudinal side walls.
  • each stringer (3) is produced by a plastic profile having the shape of a longitudinal box comprising two main longitudinal walls (4, 5) curved and converging connected by one of their edges by a small horizontal wall (6) while their other edges respectively (7, 8) are each extended by an elastically deformable retaining wall (9, 10) which converges inside the profile without however actually joining, to leave a longitudinal retaining slot (11).
  • the resistance of the heddle is also ensured by a connecting wall (12) connecting the two main walls (4, 5) to also form a longitudinal box (300) closed peripherally and open at the ends.
  • the heddle is formed by a first box (302) closed peripherally and by a second box (301) whose walls are deformable and comprising a longitudinal opening (11).
  • the deformable wall (2) is for example a technical fabric adapted to external climatic conditions. It can be made of woven polyester fibers and coated with polychlorovinyl, as is usually used for the cover of swimming pools, garden furniture, blinds or windbreaks for tennis courts. Each longitudinal edge (13, 14) is equipped with a longitudinal profile (15, 16) whose function is engaged in the box of the corresponding beam by passing through the longitudinal slot of the latter (11). Furthermore, the wall comprises a succession of vertical slots (17), the function of which will be explained.
  • the entire fence is made by assembling several fence elements (18) of length L equal, for example, to 1.5 meters.
  • Each fence element (18) advantageously consists of an assembly of a deformable wall (2) on two horizontal rails (3).
  • each fence element (18) is arranged between two vertical posts (19) or a post (19) and one of the retaining posts (20, 21) in the case of an adjacent element to a gate (50).
  • each of the ends of the two rails (3) is linked and fixed to its corresponding post by means of connection means (31) to which we will return later.
  • the posts (19) are advantageously made in a plastic profile for example having the shape of a box (22) open towards the rear, and comprise at least two divergent side walls (23-24, 25-26 ).
  • Each post (19) can advantageously include at its upper end a decoration and safety plug (190).
  • the box (22) of each of the posts (19) is formed by a main longitudinal wall (27) extended laterally by two divergent first lateral longitudinal walls (23, 24), themselves extended by two second lateral longitudinal walls ( 25, 26) divergent, the box thus having the general shape of a U. Furthermore, the second side walls (25, 26) are extended by a retaining wall (28, 29) forming the edge of each of said posts.
  • the dimensioning and the shape of the open box make it possible to stack them by nesting them one inside the other, as shown in FIG. 11.
  • the connecting means (31) connecting the beams (3) to the posts (19) are constituted by a system of the ball type.
  • Said system comprises a first connecting element (40) carrying the ball (41) of the ball and a second connecting element (42) carrying the housing (43) of the ball (41) of the ball.
  • the cooperation of the ball (41) in the receiving housing (43) being ensured by the deformable wall itself. Indeed and as is more particularly visible in FIG. 17, the ball (41) of the means for connecting the upper rail extends upwards, while the ball (41) of the means for connecting the lower rail s 'extends downward, and the tension of the fabric (2) obtained by elastic clipping walls (9 and 10) of the healds thus ensures the heald retention by keeping the balls in the corresponding housings.
  • the locking of the ball joint is also and advantageously ensured by a locking pin (400) engaged in a corresponding hole (401) made in the walls of the receiving housing.
  • the second element (42) is retained at the corresponding heald by fitting a projection (420) in the box (300) of said heald.
  • the fence according to the invention can be either permanent or removable.
  • the posts (19) comprise at their lower part an embedding extension (44) whose lower end is pointed, so as to facilitate its positioning in the prepared hole in the ground.
  • the post (19) can advantageously be reinforced by a stake made with a metal section (45) which is secured thereto, as shown in phantom in Figure 10, said section being advantageously treated against corrosion.
  • the posts (19) are not planted in the ground, but are articulated at their lower end on a support (46) intended to be placed on the ground, the articulation being made about an axis transverse (47).
  • Said support (46) is produced in the form of a shell closed at the bottom by a cover (460) so as to form an enclosure filled, for example, with concrete (461) allowing said support to be ballasted and to retain perfectly fence. Note that any other type of support can be considered without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the fence advantageously comprises a gate (50) disposed between two support posts (51, 52), said door being articulated on one or the other of said support posts.
  • said gate (50) may include several vertical bars (200).
  • the same gate can be of the permanent type as illustrated in Figures 23, 24, or of the removable type as shown in Figures 25 and 26.
  • the two support posts (51, 52) form the vertical arms d '' a U-shaped metal frame (500) which includes a horizontal lower branch (53).
  • the frame (500) is retained on the ground by two vertical feet (54a, 54b) sunk into the ground.
  • the frame (500) is supported on the ground by these same feet (54a, 54b) fixed to the frame (53) differently to be placed horizontally on the ground.
  • the constituting sections, the beams (3) and the posts (19) are made of plastic material such as, for example, polyamide, polypropylene, polychlorovinyl or polypropylene copolymer loaded, and advantageously plastic material of the recycled type, comprising components making it possible to resist ultraviolet rays, the junction elements being, for example, of copolymer polyacetal.
  • FIG. 27 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the retention of the deformable wall (2) according to which each of the two heddles (3) is engaged in a sheath (300) produced with the wall (2).
  • Figure 28 is an exploded view showing an alternative embodiment of a post (19) and in particular a post of a removable fence, which is constituted by a rectangular profile whose lower end is engaged on the vertical projection (191a) of a molded part (191) comprising two lateral projections (191b, 191c) on which two profile portions (460a, 460b) are fitted after fitting the support (46) of the corresponding post (19).
  • the fence (1) can be mounted very easily, without requiring either the drilling or the use of specific tools, the fence can also be dismantled with as much ease, and under the same conditions , namely, without specific tools or deterioration.
  • the presence of the wall (2) of flexible material with its succession of slots (17) makes it possible to produce a barrier even in the case where the ground is inclined, as shown in FIG. 19.
  • This possibility is also due to the connecting means (31) of the ball type (41, 42) which allow a relative movement of the heddles relative to the posts, both vertical (V) and horizontal (H), as illustrated schematically in Figures 18 and 19.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown by way of examples, but it includes also all technical equivalents and their combinations. It also goes without saying that the heddle and the posts may have any other configuration than that described by way of example.

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The fence consists of posts (19) with two or more rails (3) between them, and a panel (2) of a supple deformable material between the rails. The panel is made from a synthetic material such as woven polyester coated with PVC, and it has a series of slits (17) in it. It is fitted to the rails by rods contained in hemmed edges of the panel engaging with lengthwise slots in the rails. The posts and rails are made from a plastic, e.g. polyamide, polypropylene, PVC or a loaded polypropylene copolymer. They can be made from recycled materials with additives giving them resistance to UV rays. Joints (31) for the components can be made e.g. from polyacetal copolymer.

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La présente invention concerne une clôture perfectionnée, démontable, réalisée par un assemblage d'éléments en matière plastique et d'une paroi en matériau déformable.The present invention relates to an improved, removable fence, produced by an assembly of plastic elements and a wall of deformable material.

Il existe déjà de nombreux types de clôtures réalisées par des poteaux sur lesquels sont fixés un ou plusieurs, mais généralement deux, éléments horizontaux selon un écartement permettant de condamner l'accès de la zone clôturée. Il arrive souvent que sur les éléments horizontaux, il soit aussi fixé une succession d'éléments verticaux. Les clôtures connues du type précédent sont montées définitivement avant transport, mais peuvent aussi être montées sur le site, et dans ce cas, l'installation est définitive et en tous cas pas démontable, ni déplaçable. Notons aussi que le montage de toutes les barrières traditionnelles nécessite la compétence d'un professionnel ou d'un bricoleur averti ainsi que l'utilisation d'un outillage spécifique.There are already many types of fencing made by posts on which one or more, but generally two, are fixed, horizontal elements at a spacing allowing to block access to the fenced area. It often happens that on the horizontal elements, a succession of vertical elements is also fixed. Known fences of the previous type are permanently mounted before transport, but can also be mounted on site, and in this case, the installation is final and in any case not removable or movable. Note also that the assembly of all traditional barriers requires the skill of a professional or an experienced handyman as well as the use of specific tools.

La présente invention se propose de résoudre les inconvénients des clôtures connues et propose une nouvelle clôture en matière plastique démontable qui peut être une clôture du type permanent ou une clôture amovible pouvant être tout simplement posée sur le sol pour pouvoir être déplacée à loisir.The present invention proposes to solve the drawbacks of known fences and proposes a new removable plastic fence which can be a permanent type fence or a removable fence which can simply be placed on the ground so that it can be moved at leisure.

La clôture selon l'invention permet de clôturer tout type de zone, et sa conception en permet la mise en place sur tout type de sol, aussi bien horizontal qu'en pente. De plus, les éléments successifs peuvent être orientés à volonté afin de pouvoir s'adapter à toute forme de zone à clôturer.The fence according to the invention makes it possible to fence any type of zone, and its design allows it to be placed on any type of ground, both horizontal and sloping. In addition, successive elements can be oriented at will in order to be able to adapt to any form of area to be fenced.

Ainsi, la clôture est notamment constituée par une paroi en matériau souple retenue entre deux lisses parallèles. Elle est du type constitué par au moins deux lisses retenues entre deux poteaux, et est caractérisée en ce qu'une paroi en matériau déformable souple est retenue par les deux lisses.Thus, the fence is notably constituted by a wall of flexible material retained between two parallel rails. It is of the type constituted by at least two heddles retained between two posts, and is characterized in that a wall made of flexible deformable material is retained by the two heddles.

Selon une caractéristique complémentaire, la paroi comprend une succession de fentes. Elle est avantageusement en tissu synthétique., comme, par exemple, en fibres de polyester tissé enduit de PVC.According to an additional characteristic, the wall comprises a succession of slots. It is advantageously made of synthetic fabric, such as, for example, woven polyester fibers coated with PVC.

Selon une autre caractéristique les bordures longitudinales de la paroi comprennent un profilé, tandis que selon une variante, elles comprennent un fourreau.According to another characteristic, the longitudinal edges of the wall comprise a profile, while according to a variant, they comprise a sheath.

Selon une disposition préférée, la lisse est réalisée par un profilé en matière plastique formant deux caissons longitudinaux, dont l'un est fermé périphériquement, et dont l'autre est ouvert par une fente longitudinale crée par deux parois de retenue déformables, tandis que les lisses sont fixées aux poteaux par des moyens de liaison constitués par un système du type à rotuleAccording to a preferred arrangement, the heddle is produced by a plastic profile forming two longitudinal boxes, one of which is closed peripherally, and the other of which is opened by a longitudinal slot created by two deformable retaining walls, while the rails are fixed to the posts by connecting means constituted by a ball-type system

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention se dégageront de la description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés qui ne sont donnés qu'à titre d'exemples non limitatifs.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description which follows with reference to the appended drawings which are given only by way of nonlimiting examples.

La figure 1 est une vue de face d'un élément de clôture assemblée.Figure 1 is a front view of an assembled fence element.

La figure 2 est une vue en coupe II-II de la figure 1.Figure 2 is a sectional view II-II of Figure 1.

Les figures 3, 4 et 5 représentent une lisse, la figure 3 étant une vue de face, la figure 4 étant une vue latérale selon F4, tandis que la figure 5 est une coupe selon V-V à plus grande échelle.Figures 3, 4 and 5 show a heald, Figure 3 being a front view, Figure 4 being a side view along F4, while Figure 5 is a section on V-V on a larger scale.

Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent la paroi déformable, la figure 6 étant une vue en plan tandis que la figure 7 est une vue latérale.Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the deformable wall, Figure 6 being a plan view while Figure 7 is a side view.

Les figures 8, 9 et 10 représentent un mode de réalisation d'un poteau de maintien, la figure 8 étant une vue de face, la figure 9 étant une vue latérale et la figure 10 étant une vue en coupe selon X-X à plus grande échelle.Figures 8, 9 and 10 show an embodiment of a retaining post, Figure 8 being a front view, Figure 9 being a side view and Figure 10 being a sectional view along XX on a larger scale .

La figure 11 montre en perspective comment peuvent s'empiler les poteaux pour le stockage et le transport.Figure 11 shows in perspective how the posts can be stacked for storage and transport.

La figure 12 à 16 représentent les deux éléments assurant la liaison des lisses avec les poteaux correspondants, les figures 12 à 14 montrant l'un des éléments porté par le poteau, tandis que les figures 15 et 16 montrent l'élément complémentaire porté par la lisse.FIGS. 12 to 16 represent the two elements ensuring the connection of the beams with the corresponding posts, FIGS. 12 to 14 showing one of the elements carried by the post, while FIGS. 15 and 16 show the complementary element carried by the smooth.

La figure 17 illustre plus particulièrement comment est réalisée la liaison entre les lisses et les poteaux.Figure 17 illustrates more particularly how the connection is made between the beams and the posts.

Les figures 18 et 19 illustrent les orientations possibles de la lisse par rapport au poteau correspondant. La figure 18 montre l'orientation possible dans le plan horizontal, la figure 19 montre l'orientation possible dans le plan vertical sachant qu'une orientation combinée est bien entendu possible.Figures 18 and 19 illustrate the possible orientations of the heald relative to the corresponding post. Figure 18 shows the possible orientation in the horizontal plane, Figure 19 shows the possible orientation in the vertical plane knowing that a combined orientation is of course possible.

Les figures 20, 21 et 22 représentent une variante d'exécution des poteaux dans le cas d'une clôture du type amovible, la figure 20 étant une vue de face, la figure 21 une vue latérale, tandis que la figure 22 est une vue en coupe selon XXII-XXII.Figures 20, 21 and 22 show an alternative embodiment of the posts in the case of a fence of the removable type, Figure 20 being a front view, Figure 21 a side view, while Figure 22 is a view in section according to XXII-XXII.

Les figures 23 à 36 représentent deux modes d'exécution d'un portillon, les figures 23 et 24 illustrant l'un des deux modes d'exécution, les figures 25 et 26 illustrant l'autre de ces modes d'exécution.Figures 23 to 36 show two embodiments of a gate, Figures 23 and 24 illustrating one of the two embodiments, Figures 25 and 26 illustrating the other of these embodiments.

Les figures 27 à 28 illustrent des variantes d'exécution.Figures 27 to 28 illustrate alternative embodiments.

La figure 27 montre une variante de réalisation de la paroi déformable.Figure 27 shows an alternative embodiment of the deformable wall.

La figure 28 est une vue en perspective montrant une variante d'exécution d'un poteau amovible.Figure 28 is a perspective view showing an alternative embodiment of a removable pole.

Comme cela apparaît plus particulièrement aux figures 1 et 2, la clôture proprement dite portant la référence générale (1) est constituée par un assemblage d'une paroi (2) en matériau souple retenue par deux lisses parallèles (3). Selon une des caractéristiques de l'invention, chacune des lisses (3) est constituée par un profilé en matière plastique ayant la forme d'un caisson ouvert sur l'une des faces et comprenant au moins deux parois latérales longitudinales divergentes.As appears more particularly in Figures 1 and 2, the actual fence bearing the general reference (1) consists of an assembly of a wall (2) of flexible material retained by two parallel rails (3). According to one of the characteristics of the invention, each of the heddles (3) is constituted by a plastic profile having the shape of a box open on one of the faces and comprising at least two divergent longitudinal side walls.

Ainsi et par exemple, chaque lisse (3) est réalisée par un profilé en matière plastique ayant la forme d'un caisson longitudinal comprenant deux parois principales longitudinales (4, 5) courbes et convergentes reliées par une de leur bordure par une petite paroi horizontale (6) tandis que leurs autres bordures respectivement (7, 8) sont prolongées chacune par une paroi de retenue déformable élastiquement (9, 10) qui converge à l'intérieur du profilé sans toutefois se rejoindre réellement, pour laisser une fente longitudinale de retenue (11). Notons aussi que la résistance de la lisse est aussi assurée par une paroi de liaison (12) reliant les deux parois principales (4, 5) pour former aussi un caisson longitudinal (300) fermé périphériquement et ouvert aux extrémités. Ainsi la lisse est formée par une premier caisson (302) fermé périphériquement et par un deuxième caisson (301) dont les parois sont déformables et comprenant une ouverture longitudinale (11).Thus and for example, each stringer (3) is produced by a plastic profile having the shape of a longitudinal box comprising two main longitudinal walls (4, 5) curved and converging connected by one of their edges by a small horizontal wall (6) while their other edges respectively (7, 8) are each extended by an elastically deformable retaining wall (9, 10) which converges inside the profile without however actually joining, to leave a longitudinal retaining slot (11). Note also that the resistance of the heddle is also ensured by a connecting wall (12) connecting the two main walls (4, 5) to also form a longitudinal box (300) closed peripherally and open at the ends. Thus the heddle is formed by a first box (302) closed peripherally and by a second box (301) whose walls are deformable and comprising a longitudinal opening (11).

La paroi déformable (2) est par exemple un tissu technique adapté aux conditions climatiques extérieures. Il peut être en fibres de polyester tissé et enduit de polychlorovinyle, comme cela est utilisé habituellement pour la couverture des piscines, les salons de jardin, les stores ou les brise-vents de cours de tennis. Chaque bordure longitudinale (13, 14) est équipée d'un profilé longitudinal (15, 16) dont la fonction est engagée dans le caisson de la lisse correspondante par passage dans la fente longitudinale de celle-ci (11). Par ailleurs, la paroi comprend une succession de fentes verticales (17) dont on expliquera la fonction.The deformable wall (2) is for example a technical fabric adapted to external climatic conditions. It can be made of woven polyester fibers and coated with polychlorovinyl, as is usually used for the cover of swimming pools, garden furniture, blinds or windbreaks for tennis courts. Each longitudinal edge (13, 14) is equipped with a longitudinal profile (15, 16) whose function is engaged in the box of the corresponding beam by passing through the longitudinal slot of the latter (11). Furthermore, the wall comprises a succession of vertical slots (17), the function of which will be explained.

L'ensemble de la clôture est réalisé par un assemblage de plusieurs éléments de clôture (18) d'une longueur L égale, par exemple, à 1,5 mètre. Chaque élément de clôture (18) étant avantageusement constitué par un assemblage d'une paroi déformable (2) sur deux lisses horizontales (3).The entire fence is made by assembling several fence elements (18) of length L equal, for example, to 1.5 meters. Each fence element (18) advantageously consists of an assembly of a deformable wall (2) on two horizontal rails (3).

Selon une disposition de l'invention, chaque élément de clôture (18) est disposé entre deux poteaux verticaux (19) ou un poteau (19) et l'un des poteaux de maintien (20, 21) dans le cas d'élément adjacent à un portillon (50). A cet effet, chacune des extrémités des deux lisses (3) est liée et fixée à son poteau correspondant grâce à des moyens de liaison (31) sur lesquels nous reviendrons par la suite. Les poteaux (19) (voir plus particulièrement figures 8 à 10), sont avantageusement réalisés dans un profil en matière plastique par exemple ayant la forme d'un caisson (22) ouvert vers l'arrière, et comprennent au moins deux parois latérales divergentes (23-24, 25-26). Chaque poteau (19) peut avantageusement comprendre à son extrémité supérieure un bouchon de décoration et de sécurité (190). Ainsi, le caisson (22) de chacun des poteaux (19) est formé par une paroi longitudinale principale (27) prolongée latéralement par deux premières parois longitudinales latérales (23, 24) divergentes, elles-mêmes prolongées par deux deuxièmes parois longitudinales latérales (25, 26) divergentes, le caisson ayant ainsi la forme générale d'un U. Par ailleurs, les deuxièmes parois latérales (25, 26) sont prolongées par une paroi de retenue (28, 29) formant la bordure de chacun desdits poteaux. Le dimensionnement et la forme de caisson ouvert permettent de pouvoir les empiler en les emboîtant les uns dans les autres, comme cela est représenté à la figure 11.According to an arrangement of the invention, each fence element (18) is arranged between two vertical posts (19) or a post (19) and one of the retaining posts (20, 21) in the case of an adjacent element to a gate (50). To this end, each of the ends of the two rails (3) is linked and fixed to its corresponding post by means of connection means (31) to which we will return later. The posts (19) (see more particularly Figures 8 to 10), are advantageously made in a plastic profile for example having the shape of a box (22) open towards the rear, and comprise at least two divergent side walls (23-24, 25-26 ). Each post (19) can advantageously include at its upper end a decoration and safety plug (190). Thus, the box (22) of each of the posts (19) is formed by a main longitudinal wall (27) extended laterally by two divergent first lateral longitudinal walls (23, 24), themselves extended by two second lateral longitudinal walls ( 25, 26) divergent, the box thus having the general shape of a U. Furthermore, the second side walls (25, 26) are extended by a retaining wall (28, 29) forming the edge of each of said posts. The dimensioning and the shape of the open box make it possible to stack them by nesting them one inside the other, as shown in FIG. 11.

Les moyens de liaison (31) reliant les lisses (3) aux poteaux (19) sont constitués par un système du type à rotule. Ledit système comprend un premier élément de liaison (40) portant la boule (41) de la rotule et un deuxième élément de liaison (42) portant le boîtier de réception (43) de la boule (41) de la rotule. La coopération de la boule (41) dans le boîtier de réception (43) étant assurée par la paroi déformable elle-même. En effet et comme cela est plus particulièrement visible à la figure 17, la boule (41) des moyens de liaison de la lisse supérieure s'étend vers le haut, tandis que la boule (41) des moyens de liaison de la lisse inférieure s'étend vers le bas, et la tension de la toile (2) obtenue par des parois de clipsage élastique (9 et 10) des lisses assure ainsi la retenue des lisses par maintien des boules dans les logements correspondants. Ajoutons que le verrouillage de la rotule est aussi et avantageusement assuré par une épingle de verrouillage (400) engagée dans un trou (401) correspondant réalisé dans les parois du boîtier de réception.The connecting means (31) connecting the beams (3) to the posts (19) are constituted by a system of the ball type. Said system comprises a first connecting element (40) carrying the ball (41) of the ball and a second connecting element (42) carrying the housing (43) of the ball (41) of the ball. The cooperation of the ball (41) in the receiving housing (43) being ensured by the deformable wall itself. Indeed and as is more particularly visible in FIG. 17, the ball (41) of the means for connecting the upper rail extends upwards, while the ball (41) of the means for connecting the lower rail s 'extends downward, and the tension of the fabric (2) obtained by elastic clipping walls (9 and 10) of the healds thus ensures the heald retention by keeping the balls in the corresponding housings. Let us add that the locking of the ball joint is also and advantageously ensured by a locking pin (400) engaged in a corresponding hole (401) made in the walls of the receiving housing.

Notons aussi que le deuxième élément (42) est retenu à la lisse correspondante par emboîtement d'une saillie (420) dans le caisson (300) de ladite lisse.Note also that the second element (42) is retained at the corresponding heald by fitting a projection (420) in the box (300) of said heald.

La clôture selon l'invention peut être soit permanente, soit amovible.The fence according to the invention can be either permanent or removable.

Quand la clôture est permanente, les poteaux (19) comprennent à leur partie inférieure un prolongement d'encastrement (44) dont l'extrémité inférieure est en pointe, de façon à faciliter son positionnement dans le trou préparé dans le sol. Le poteau (19) peut être avantageusement renforcé par un tuteur réalisé avec un profilé métallique (45) qui lui est solidarisé, comme cela apparaît en traits mixtes à la figure 10, ledit profilé étant avantageusement traité contre la corrosion.When the fence is permanent, the posts (19) comprise at their lower part an embedding extension (44) whose lower end is pointed, so as to facilitate its positioning in the prepared hole in the ground. The post (19) can advantageously be reinforced by a stake made with a metal section (45) which is secured thereto, as shown in phantom in Figure 10, said section being advantageously treated against corrosion.

Quand la clôture est amovible, les poteaux (19) ne sont pas plantés dans le sol, mais sont articulés à leur extrémité inférieure sur un support (46) destiné à être posé sur le sol, l'articulation se faisant autour d'un axe transversal (47). Ledit support (46) est réalisé sous forme d'une coque fermée à la partie inférieure par un couvercle (460) de façon à former une enceinte remplie, par exemple, de béton (461) permettant audit support d'être lesté et retenir parfaitement la clôture. Notons que tout autre type de support peut être envisagé sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention.When the fence is removable, the posts (19) are not planted in the ground, but are articulated at their lower end on a support (46) intended to be placed on the ground, the articulation being made about an axis transverse (47). Said support (46) is produced in the form of a shell closed at the bottom by a cover (460) so as to form an enclosure filled, for example, with concrete (461) allowing said support to be ballasted and to retain perfectly fence. Note that any other type of support can be considered without departing from the scope of the invention.

La clôture comprend avantageusement un portillon (50) disposé entre deux poteaux de maintien (51, 52), ledit portillon étant articulé sur l'un ou l'autre desdits poteaux de maintien. Notons que ledit portillon (50) peut comprendre plusieurs barreaux (200) verticaux. Par ailleurs, le même portillon peut être du type permanent comme illustré aux figures 23, 24, ou du type amovible comme cela est représenté aux figures 25 et 26. Notons que les deux poteaux de maintien (51, 52) forment les bras verticaux d'un cadre (500) métallique en forme de U qui comprend une branche inférieure (53) horizontale. Dans le cas d'un portillon fixe (figure 23, 24), le cadre (500) est retenu au sol par deux pieds verticaux (54a, 54b) enfoncés dans le sol. Dans le cas d'un portillon amovible (figures 25, 26) le cadre (500) est en appui sur le sol grâce à ces mêmes pieds (54a, 54b) fixés au cadre (53) différemment pour être placés horizontalement sur le sol.The fence advantageously comprises a gate (50) disposed between two support posts (51, 52), said door being articulated on one or the other of said support posts. Note that said gate (50) may include several vertical bars (200). Furthermore, the same gate can be of the permanent type as illustrated in Figures 23, 24, or of the removable type as shown in Figures 25 and 26. Note that the two support posts (51, 52) form the vertical arms d '' a U-shaped metal frame (500) which includes a horizontal lower branch (53). In the case of a fixed door (Figure 23, 24), the frame (500) is retained on the ground by two vertical feet (54a, 54b) sunk into the ground. In the case of a removable gate (Figures 25, 26) the frame (500) is supported on the ground by these same feet (54a, 54b) fixed to the frame (53) differently to be placed horizontally on the ground.

A ceci ajoutons que la mise en place de la clôture se fait par mise en place préalable du portillon, puis on y ajoute les éléments de clôture adjacents.To this add that the installation of the fence is done by prior installation of the gate, then we add the adjacent fence elements.

Les profilés constituant, les lisses (3) et les poteaux (19) sont réalisés en matière plastique comme, par exemple, en polyamide, polypropylène, polychlorovinyle ou en polypropylène copolymère chargé, et avantageusement en matière plastique du type recyclé, comprenant des composants lui permettant de résister aux rayons ultraviolets, les éléments de jonction étant, par exemple, en polyacétal copolymère.The constituting sections, the beams (3) and the posts (19) are made of plastic material such as, for example, polyamide, polypropylene, polychlorovinyl or polypropylene copolymer loaded, and advantageously plastic material of the recycled type, comprising components making it possible to resist ultraviolet rays, the junction elements being, for example, of copolymer polyacetal.

La figure 27 illustre une variante d'exécution de la retenue de la paroi déformable (2) selon laquelle chacune des deux lisses (3) est engagée dans un fourreau (300) réalisé avec la paroi (2).FIG. 27 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the retention of the deformable wall (2) according to which each of the two heddles (3) is engaged in a sheath (300) produced with the wall (2).

La figure 28 est une vue éclatée montrant une variante d'exécution d'un poteau (19) et notamment d'un poteau d'une clôture amovible, qui est constitué par un profilé rectangulaire dont l'extrémité inférieure est engagée sur la saillie verticale (191a) d'une pièce moulée (191) comprenant deux saillies latérales (191b, 191c) sur lesquelles sont emmanchées deux portions de profilé (460a, 460b) réalisant après emmanchement le support (46) du poteau (19) correspondant.Figure 28 is an exploded view showing an alternative embodiment of a post (19) and in particular a post of a removable fence, which is constituted by a rectangular profile whose lower end is engaged on the vertical projection (191a) of a molded part (191) comprising two lateral projections (191b, 191c) on which two profile portions (460a, 460b) are fitted after fitting the support (46) of the corresponding post (19).

On comprendra donc que la clôture (1) peut être montée très facilement, sans nécessiter ni la réalisation de perçage, ni l'utilisation d'outils spécifiques, la clôture pouvant d'ailleurs être démontée avec autant de facilité, et dans les mêmes conditions, à savoir, sans outils spécifiques ni détérioration. Par ailleurs, la présence de la paroi (2) en matériau souple avec sa succession de fentes (17) permet de réaliser une barrière même dans le cas où le sol est incliné, comme cela est représenté à la figure 19. Cette possibilité est aussi due aux moyens de liaison (31) du type à rotule (41, 42) qui permettent un mouvement relatif des lisses par rapport aux poteaux, aussi bien vertical (V) qu'horizontal (H), comme cela est illustré schématiquement aux figures 18 et 19.It will therefore be understood that the fence (1) can be mounted very easily, without requiring either the drilling or the use of specific tools, the fence can also be dismantled with as much ease, and under the same conditions , namely, without specific tools or deterioration. Furthermore, the presence of the wall (2) of flexible material with its succession of slots (17) makes it possible to produce a barrier even in the case where the ground is inclined, as shown in FIG. 19. This possibility is also due to the connecting means (31) of the ball type (41, 42) which allow a relative movement of the heddles relative to the posts, both vertical (V) and horizontal (H), as illustrated schematically in Figures 18 and 19.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés à titre d'exemples, mais elle comprend aussi tous les équivalents techniques ainsi que leurs combinaisons. Il va aussi de soi que la lisse et les poteaux peuvent présenter tout autre configuration que celle décrite à titre d'exemple.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown by way of examples, but it includes also all technical equivalents and their combinations. It also goes without saying that the heddle and the posts may have any other configuration than that described by way of example.

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Clôture (1) du type constitué par au moins deux lisses (3) retenues entre deux poteaux (19, 51, 52), caractérisée en ce qu'une paroi (2) en matériau déformable souple est retenue par les deux lisses (3).Fence (1) of the type consisting of at least two heddles (3) retained between two posts (19, 51, 52), characterized in that a wall (2) of flexible deformable material is retained by the two heddles (3) . Clôture (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la paroi (2) comprend une succession de fentes (17).Fence (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the wall (2) comprises a succession of slots (17). Clôture (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que la paroi est un tissu synthétique.Fence (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the wall is a synthetic fabric. Clôture (1) selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que le tissu est en fibres de polyester tissé enduit de PVC.Fence (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the fabric is made of woven polyester fibers coated with PVC. Clôture (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les bordures longitudinales (13, 14) de la paroi (2) comprennent un profilé (15, 16).Fence (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal edges (13, 14) of the wall (2) comprise a profile (15, 16). Clôture (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que les bordures longitudinales (13, 14) de la paroi comprennent un fourreau (300).Fence (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the longitudinal edges (13, 14) of the wall include a sheath (300). Clôture (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que chaque lisse (2) est réalisée par un profilé en matière plastique ayant la forme d'un caisson longitudinal comprenant au moins deux parois de retenue déformables élastiquement (9, 10) constituant une fente longitudinale (11) destinée à recevoir le profilé (15, 16) de la paroi déformable (2).Fence (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each heald (2) is produced by a plastic profile having the shape of a longitudinal box comprising at least two elastically deformable retaining walls ( 9, 10) constituting a longitudinal slot (11) intended to receive the profile (15, 16) of the deformable wall (2). Clôture (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les lisses (2) sont fixées aux poteaux (19, 51, 52) par des moyens de liaison (31) constitués par un système du type à rotule (41, 43).Fence (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rails (2) are fixed to the posts (19, 51, 52) by connecting means (31) constituted by a system of the ball type ( 41, 43).
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