EP1426286B1 - Device, in particularly a boat or a swimming-pool, with an inflatable enclosure which comprises an integrated accessory - Google Patents

Device, in particularly a boat or a swimming-pool, with an inflatable enclosure which comprises an integrated accessory Download PDF

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EP1426286B1
EP1426286B1 EP03292941A EP03292941A EP1426286B1 EP 1426286 B1 EP1426286 B1 EP 1426286B1 EP 03292941 A EP03292941 A EP 03292941A EP 03292941 A EP03292941 A EP 03292941A EP 1426286 B1 EP1426286 B1 EP 1426286B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/04Fastening or guiding equipment for chains, ropes, hawsers, or the like
    • B63B21/045T-shaped cleats
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B7/00Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels
    • B63B7/06Collapsible, foldable, inflatable or like vessels having parts of non-rigid material
    • B63B7/08Inflatable
    • B63B7/085Accessories or mountings specially adapted therefor, e.g. seats, sailing kits, motor mountings
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/0018Easily movable or transportable swimming pools
    • E04H4/0025Easily movable or transportable swimming pools with inflatable parts
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63BSHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B25/00Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby
    • B63B25/002Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby for goods other than bulk goods

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  • the present invention relates to improvements brought to the devices constituted by or having at least one inflatable enclosure delimited by at least one flexible wall and at least one accessory secured to said flexible wall of the enclosure.
  • the provisions of the invention can find application in all types of devices less an inflatable enclosure of any type. It seems, however, that they must find a favorite application in the inflatable boats that is the specific arrangement (with flexible hull, with rigid hull) and in inflatable pools that is the constitution of the inflatable flank, being understood that other types of devices (eg inflatable life rafts, flexible tanks for liquids, etc.) are also part of application of the provisions of the invention.
  • Pool users can, too, wish to have a place to group small accessories that can be used in the water (such as floating toys, a balloon, ...) and easily accessible from inside the pool.
  • DE 71 17 265 U discloses a boat tire whose inflatable bead is arranged to receive and support an inner chest; the perimeter of the edge of an opening made in the inflatable bead is pinched between the smooth edge of the inner trunk at flange and the smooth edge of an outer cover at flange, these two edges being bolted to each other at through the material of the inflatable bead.
  • the recovery of the tension forces of the material inflatable pudding is only intermittently ensured by the fastening bolts and this risk material to be torn.
  • the mechanical strength of this arrangement known is bad and watertight is mediocre.
  • the present invention aims to respond to aspirations of the various users of devices in question in an original way, either in substitution existing solutions, in addition to these, without resulting in additional congestion in the device or a substantial modification of the general infrastructure of the device.
  • the means according to the invention are of a great universality of employment and ensure the mounting many kinds of accessories as will be explained later. These means are structurally simple and therefore inexpensive to manufacture and install.
  • the presence of the protruding reinforcement (rush) on the periphery of the opening, which is engaged and retained in the groove provided in at least one of the frames makes it possible to hold mechanics of the flexible wall all around opening and in all directions so the shape and resistance of the inflatable enclosure does not in no way affected by the presence of the opening: the functional combination of the reinforcement protruding peripheral and rigid frame equipped with a reinforcement receiving groove provides recovery particularly effective tension forces to which is subjected the flexible wall stretched by the fluid of inflation.
  • the sealing means to ensure a tightness to the inflation fluid (a gas, usually air), a simple and effective solution consists in that the sealing means comprise a flexible pouch in a waterproof material, which is secured tightly to the inner face of the wall of the inflatable enclosure around the opening, said pocket extending inside the inflatable enclosure into sealingly surrounding the aforesaid accessory.
  • the sealing means comprise a flexible pouch in a waterproof material, which is secured tightly to the inner face of the wall of the inflatable enclosure around the opening, said pocket extending inside the inflatable enclosure into sealingly surrounding the aforesaid accessory.
  • the clamping means are screws or bolts distributed around the perimeter of the opening, although could also consider (especially for small accessories) that the wall lining the opening, the inner frame and outer frame are joined by gluing and / or welding.
  • the invention aims in particular at mounting accessories such as handles, cleats or other devices of the same nature.
  • the base is substantially shaped plate, in which case the base will extend approximately in the plane of the flexible wall and the accessory that is solidaire will protrude on said wall.
  • the base in the form of an open box which then extends at least partly under the level of the flexible wall and at the inside of the inflatable enclosure (recessed base): it becomes possible that the accessory is housed in the box-shaped base so that this accessory becomes embedded at least in part (by example, flush-mounted cleat), ie retractable (for example extractable handle, spring loaded inside of the base).
  • the accessory has a functional part that is integral with the base or that the accessory has a part functional which is reported on the base and fixed to it.
  • the outer frame is equipped or lined externally of a hubcap.
  • the means according to the invention allow installing, on the wall of the inflatable enclosure, a accessory of an unusual type, namely a safe substantially rigid which extends at least in part to the interior of said inflatable enclosure and which comprises a substantially rigid ridge projecting transversely at the trunk wall, located outside the wall of the enclosure.
  • a accessory of an unusual type namely a safe substantially rigid which extends at least in part to the interior of said inflatable enclosure and which comprises a substantially rigid ridge projecting transversely at the trunk wall, located outside the wall of the enclosure.
  • speaker volume for example the "empty" volume (i.e. filled with air) of the pneumatic enclosure (s) (Flotation rods of a watercraft, peripheral ring of an inflatable pool or raft survival, filling volume of a bladder) equipping the device.
  • This volume certainly relatively important, assumes an essential function in the operation of the device (including buoyancy for a boat, retention of a volume of water for a pool, storage of a liquid for a tank); But in practice the volume of the inflatable speaker (s) is largely dimensioned, especially with regard to what would be strictly necessary. Also the invention provides she to divert a party, proportionately small, of this volume to assign it an additional function storage.
  • edge of the trunk constitutes the aforesaid outer frame.
  • the edge of the chest is independent of the aforesaid outer frame and covers it; in this case, the trunk edge is fixed by the above means of tightening, or else the trunk is secured to a single two frames by second fixing means distinct from the aforesaid clamping means.
  • the wall side of the chest has a shoulder and that the second fastening means comprise screws or bolts passing through said side wall of the trunk and engaged with one of the inner or outer frames, the heads of these screws or bolts bearing on a support piece resting against the aforesaid shoulder; especially then, the support piece is unique and frame-shaped wedding the inner contour of the trunk to reinforce this one.
  • the rim of the chest, the inner frame and possibly the second outer frame are substantially planar.
  • it can then provide a modified arrangement according to which the edge of the trunk, the inner frame and possibly the second outer frame are curved substantially to match the curvature of the wall flexible inflatable enclosure.
  • the chest can be equipped with all the means necessary for its function and its environment ; cover (removable, sliding or swiveling), closing lock, gasket, ....
  • the chest can receive any desired conformation, including parallelepipedic, in particular parallelepipedic elongated rectangle, which fits more easily into a elongated enclosure such as a pudding boat buoyancy or poolside.
  • An accessory arrangement as defined above according to the invention can be integrated, as as needed, in many types of devices provided with at least one inflatable enclosure with at least one flexible wall, whatever the type (pneumatic, hydraulic) of inflation of said enclosure.
  • the invention attaches particularly (but not exclusively) to pneumatic devices less a sidewall comprising at least one inflatable bead pneumatically, which inflatable bead then corresponds to the device exposed above, the above pregnant inflatable being constituted here by said inflatable bead pneumatically receiving said accessory.
  • an application more particularly in the context of the present invention relates to the the field of pneumatic boats: according to the invention, a inflatable boat having two lateral floats joining forward to form a bow and braced by a rigid floor and a transom, each lateral float being formed of at least one inflatable bead pneumatically, is characterized in that this inflatable bead corresponds to a device exposed above to be equipped at least one accessory.
  • Another favorite app also particularly targeted in the context of the invention relates to the field of inflatable swimming pools: according to the invention, a pneumatic pool delimited perimetrically by at least one pneumatically inflatable bead is characterized in what this boudin corresponds to a device exposed above to be equipped with at least one accessory.
  • the sealing means 10 with respect to the inflation fluid can be arranged so as to completely isolate the zone of the wall 2 on which the accessory 3 of the rest of the housing is mounted.
  • enclosure 1 the sealing means comprise a sheet of flexible material (in particular of the same nature and the same characteristics as that constituting the wall 2) forming a flexible pocket 10 which is secured in a sealed manner on its periphery at 10 a (in particular by gluing or welding) to the inner face of the flexible wall 2 around the opening 4, said pocket 10 then extending inside the enclosure 1 by sealingly sealing the accessory 3 and its mounting parts on the wall 2.
  • the two frames 6 and 7 are provided of respective grooves 8 vis-à-vis defining together a retaining channel suitable for housing said reinforcement 5 which is thus retained symmetrically.
  • the presence of reinforcement or ring 5 allows to resume, all around the opening 4, the tension forces of the wall 2 of so that the enclosure has no weakening or no distortion and retains its general shape despite the presence of the accessory.
  • the clamping means are screws or bolts (reference 9 denoting the schematization of the axes thereof) which are distributed around the periphery of the opening 4.
  • the clamping means are constituted simply by a bonding and / or welding against each other from the edge 2a of the opening 4, the outer frame 6 and inner frame 7 (reference 2 a denotes the peripheral portion of the wall 2 which is sandwiched between the two frames 6, 7 and which is bordered by the ring 5).
  • FIG 2 is illustrated an example of inflatable boat 11 likely to be concerned by the invention.
  • the boat 11 is a boat pneumatic which includes two pneumatic floats 1 bilaterally bordering a bottom 13 and a hull (no visible). The rear part of the boat is closed by a transom 14 secured to the bottom 13 and floats 1 and bridging them. Both floats 1 join forward to form a bow.
  • each float 1 is consisting of a pneumatically inflatable bead.
  • Each float 1 (or each constituent coil of it) represents the inflatable enclosure mentioned previously in Figure 1.
  • the specific type of boat hull flexible, rigid hull, equipment does not enter into consideration in the context of the invention.
  • the boats, and in particular the boats inflatable, are equipped with traditional accessories such than carrying handles, cleats for ropes moorings, or others, which are attached (glued, welded, bolted) in projecting position on the float.
  • the provisions in accordance with the invention allow only to consider mounting these accessories on the float wall 1 in their usual situation - that is to say projecting on the float - but they allow to consider also an original assembly of these accessories, namely an assembly in part or in whole recessed and / or retractable.
  • a base plate is provided substantially rigid assembly 15 for the mounting of the accessory 3 (for example a handle or a cleat), which base 15 extends at least in part to inside the enclosure 1 (ie below the wall level 2) and is provided with a flange perimeter constituting the above-mentioned internal framework.
  • the mounting base 15 and the flange forming the inner frame 7 are located in the extension of each other and the assembly is presented globally in the form of a plate 17 provided with the groove 8 perimeter.
  • the accessory 3 (by example the cleat) is attached to the plate 17 and fixed (for example by screwing in 18) on this one as illustrated in Figure 3B.
  • the mounting base 15 can be arranged substantially in the form of an open box surrounded by a rim perimetric constituting the aforesaid inner frame 7 (the whole box being designated by the reference 19).
  • the accessory 3 is then fixed on the base 15 (by example by screwing 18).
  • the accessory 3 is erased in part or all (as illustrated in Figure 4A) of so that the accessory is no longer likely to prove dangerous and that, moreover, the float 1 presents a line continuity offering an aesthetic appearance interesting.
  • the fixed mounting of the accessory 3 inside the box 19 may be suitable for some accessories such as a cleat as shown in Figure 4A.
  • a cleat as shown in Figure 4A.
  • other accessories such as a handle
  • the provisions according to the invention offer the possibility of a retractable accessory in part or in screen.
  • the example shown in Figure 4B is for a retractable handle, which handle then constitutes accessory 3.
  • the inner contour of the upper frame 6 is shaped so that one can grab the top of the handle 3, slightly protruding, and pull it up when one wishes to use it (position illustrated in dashes). Possibly, one can provide means to erasable ratchet (not shown) to block the handle in projecting position.
  • Such a retractable accessory arrangement is not reserved for the implementation of a handle and, by example, could be provided for the implementation of a retractable cleat.
  • the fixed flush mount shown in FIG. 4A requires, for its use, that the box 15 is very large enough to leave a space free around the cleat to allow the winding of a halyard or rope around it.
  • AT Fig. 4C is illustrated a cleat arrangement retractable two positions stable, retracted and exit respectively.
  • the cleat 3 is provided with a body 22 which is hollowed out by a channel axial 26 which opens advantageously, superiorly, in a recess or countersink 23 with a flat bottom.
  • a ratchet of retainer 24 has an elastic rod 25 passing through the channel 26 and terminating at the top with a spout.
  • base 28 of the rod 25 is secured to the bottom 15 of the box 19.
  • Springs 29 are interposed between the sole 30 of the cleat 3 and the bottom 15. In the erased position of cleat illustrated in Figure 4C, cleat 3 is depressed in the box 19 by compressing the springs 29 and is retained by the spout 27 resting on the bottom of the recess 23. When the spout 27 is released, the springs 29 push back the cleat 3 upwards, in the out position or position use.
  • the upper frame 6 can be covered with a hubcap 31, for example stainless steel or chrome; or it may be the senior executive 6 himself which, being made for example of synthetic material molded, has an external face which presents all desired decorative conformation and which can possibly be metallized on the surface (chrome plating).
  • a hubcap 31 for example stainless steel or chrome
  • the senior executive 6 himself which, being made for example of synthetic material molded, has an external face which presents all desired decorative conformation and which can possibly be metallized on the surface (chrome plating).
  • a safe 33 is installed as a example in each of the inflatable tubes or floats 1.
  • the flange 1 has an opening 4 on the edge of which is sealed the chest 33 made in a rigid way (for example in plastic).
  • the trunk 33 has an edge perimeter which coincides substantially closely with the edge of the opening 4 of the inflatable coil 1, the trunk being engaged for the most part, through the opening 4, inside the inflatable bead.
  • the edge perimeter trunk 33 is secured by means of fixing to said edge of the opening 4 over the entire periphery of it.
  • the sealing means are constituted as described above and include a flexible pouch 10 secured in a sealed manner (bonding, welding) to the inner face of the wall 2 of the coil inflatable 1 all around the opening 4.
  • the trunk 33 presents a rim 34 substantially rigid, surrounding its edge perimeter and protruding outward.
  • the rim 34 thus covers the edge of the opening 4 on the face external wall 2 of the inflatable ring 1.
  • a lower rigid frame 7 having substantially the same shapes and dimensions that the aforesaid rim 34 of the trunk 33 and disposed within the inflatable bead 1 against the inner face of the wall 2 thereof and facing the rim 34 of the trunk 33.
  • the rim 34 of the trunk could then constitute the outer frame 6 that was mentioned above, the assembly of the box 33 to the flexible wall 2 then by tightening the lower frame 7 and the edge 9.
  • a second external frame 6 is provided for inflatable bead 1 and interposed between the outer face of the wall 2 of said inflatable bead 1 and the rim 34 of the safe 33.
  • the assembly of the box 33 to the flexible wall 2 is made, as before, preferably by bolting or screwing 9 through the rim 34, the possible frame additional exterior 6, flexible wall 2 and frame 7.
  • the holes in the frame inside 7 can be threaded to receive the ends of these screws 13.
  • the trunk 33 can, of course, be provided with a appropriate cover: removable, sliding, or pivoting preference as shown in FIG. cover 35 is arranged anyway required for relates to the sealing of its closure by a seal device, locking means thereof, etc.
  • the trunk 33 is arranged, in a simple manner, with a flange 34 which is substantially planar; the inner frames 7 and possibly outside 6 are then, too, substantially planes. Due to the general curvature of the wall of the inflatable ring 1, the result is tension unequal of this wall on the periphery of the opening 4.
  • the rim 34 of the trunk 33 extends approximately in a tangent plane of the inflatable pudding 1 and it follows that its edges parallel to the axis of the boudin 1 are raised compared to the pudding. Such layout can be considered unsightly.
  • both portions of the flange 34 extending transversely to the flange 1 are curved so as to fit the curvature of the 1.
  • FIG 8A is illustrated, in exploded view and in another embodiment of the provisions of the Figure 5.
  • the two inner frames 7 and outer 6 are provided with respective grooves 8 capable of reinforcement 5 forming retaining ring which is secured to the wall 2 of the inflatable ring 1.
  • the two frames 6 and 7 are secured, by enclosing said wall 2 of the flange inflatable 1, using first fixing means, by example of screws or bolts 9 (schematized by their axes) distributed around the reinforcement 5.
  • the trunk 33 is then secured by its rim superior 34 which rests on the upper frame 6, at this only frame 6 using second fixing means such as that screws or bolts 36, which in this example of implementation, extend parallel to the screws or bolts 9 above.
  • FIG. 8B is illustrated a variant of the mode previous realization.
  • the fastening of the trunk 33 does not is more for securing its rim 34 to the frame outside 6, but is by securing the wall side 37 of the chest to one of the frames 6, 7, for example to the inner frame 7 using screws 38 extending perpendicular to the assembly screws 8 of the two frames 6, 7 with the wall 2 of the inflatable bead 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 8B.
  • the wall 37 of the latter has an upper portion of transversal dimension greater than that of the part lower, so as to form a shoulder 39 which can extend around the trunk or only on two faces vis-à-vis.
  • the head of each screw 38 relies on a support piece 40, that there is a support piece 40 for each screw 38, that is provided a single support piece 40, conforming to the inner contour of the chest 33 and bearing against the shoulder 39, this single support piece 40 forming a peripheral reinforcement inside the trunk.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B allow easy and quick disassembly / reassembly of the trunk 33 while ensuring a good tension of the sheet of material (eg coated fabric) constituting the wall 2 of the inflatable ring 1 thanks to the reinforcement 5 forming rush that is trapped in the channel defined by both gorges 8 frames 6, 7 together.
  • the sheet of material eg coated fabric
  • FIG. 9 An example such a swimming pool, designated as a whole by the reference 41, is illustrated in Figure 9.
  • the pool 41 is defined perimetrically by a pneumatic coil inflatable 1 large volume that occupies the entire height of pool and which, below, is secured in a waterproof to a bottom (not visible).
  • the inflatable pudding 1 can extend according to a closed contour, in particular round (as shown) or oval, to retain a volume of water 42.
  • the trunk 33 (which is then the accessory above mentioned generically by 3) may be constituted as indicated above and its solidarity with the pudding inflatable can be carried out in the manner described in with reference to figures 6, 8A or 8B, and resort to configurations of implantation on the boudin illustrated at Figures 5, 7A and 7B.
  • the trunk 33 can be shaped and arranged, especially internally, anyway desirable in relation to possible use special. So, in the case of the equipment of a aircrafts, the trunk can be provided with inside, fixing means and / or partitioning suitable for storing navigation equipment. Of even, in the case of equipping a pool, the trunk can be arranged for storage of objects / toys floats that remain accessible from the water. In all cases, and especially for the equipment of a pool, we can also consider that the trunk is arranged in cooler with the interesting advantage that being in most of it engaged inside the inflatable pudding, the trunk is better protected from the sun.
  • FIG 10 is illustrated yet another scope of the provisions of the invention, which flexible tanks for liquids (water, fuel, ).
  • the closed pocket with flexible wall which constitutes the inflatable enclosure mentioned above, the inflation of this chamber being of hydraulic type and caused by the liquid introduced into the enclosure.
  • the flexible tank 43 comprises a flexible enclosure 1, any shape, which can be equipped with a safe 33 under the same conditions as explained above for the equipment of an inflatable flotation rod of a inflatable boat.
  • the fastening of the safe 33 to the flexible wall 2 of the enclosure 1, in particular on the face top of it, can be performed as exposed previously with reference to FIGS. 6, 8A and 8B.
  • Such chest 33 can be used to receive tools necessary for the exploitation of the tank 43, for example for the actuation of a valve 44 controlling the introduction of the liquid in the pocket or its extraction out of the pocket, or it can be used to house control equipment (pressure measurement, temperature measurement, measurement of filling height) necessary for the operation of the tank.
  • control equipment pressure measurement, temperature measurement, measurement of filling height

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The inflatable device includes at least one inflatable enclosure (2) including an opening (7) defined in an edge in which is disposed a rigid compartment (6), having a perimeter edge (9) coincident with the edge of the opening. The edge of the compartment is attached by a fixation device via a sealing element, including a flexible pocket, so as to assure sealing of the edge of the inflatable enclosure. Independent claims are included for an inflatable boat and an inflatable swimming pool.

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La présente invention concerne des perfectionnements apportés aux dispositifs constitués par ou comportant au moins une enceinte gonflable délimitée par au moins une paroi souple et au moins un accessoire solidarisé à ladite paroi souple de l'enceinte.The present invention relates to improvements brought to the devices constituted by or having at least one inflatable enclosure delimited by at least one flexible wall and at least one accessory secured to said flexible wall of the enclosure.

Les dispositions de l'invention peuvent trouver application dans tous types de dispositifs comportant au moins une enceinte gonflable de quelque type qu'elle soit. Il semble toutefois qu'elles doivent trouver une application préférée dans les bateaux pneumatiques quel qu'en soit l'agencement spécifique (avec carène souple, avec carène rigide) et dans les piscines gonflables quelle qu'en soit la constitution du flanc gonflable, étant entendu que d'autres types de dispositifs (par exemple les radeaux pneumatiques de survie, les réservoirs souples pour liquides, ...) entrent également dans le cadre d'application des dispositions de l'invention.The provisions of the invention can find application in all types of devices less an inflatable enclosure of any type. It seems, however, that they must find a favorite application in the inflatable boats that is the specific arrangement (with flexible hull, with rigid hull) and in inflatable pools that is the constitution of the inflatable flank, being understood that other types of devices (eg inflatable life rafts, flexible tanks for liquids, etc.) are also part of application of the provisions of the invention.

Il est courant d'équiper les embarcations avec divers accessoires tels que des poignées, des taquets, etc...., destinés à la mise en oeuvre pratique de l'embarcation (poignées de tirage ou de portage, taquets pour l'accrochage de drisses : amarrage à quai, amarrage à un autre bateau, accrochage d'une charge, ...). Dans le cas spécifique des embarcations pneumatiques, les accessoires sont rapportés sur la paroi de l'enceinte gonflable et diverses techniques sont connues et utilisées pour leur fixation ; en général les accessoires présentent une embase ou pied élargi qui est solidarisé (notamment par collage ou soudure) à la paroi de l'enceinte gonflable. Avec ce type d'agencement et de montage traditionnels, l'accessoire est totalement en saillie sur l'enceinte gonflable. Un tel accessoire, en matériau rigide et dur, en saillie peut s'avérer dangereux au cours de l'utilisation de l'embarcation, alors même que leur utilisation effective est de durée relativement courte. Au surplus, la présence permanente de ces accessoires saillants sur l'enceinte gonflable - qui, quant à elle, se présente généralement sous la forme d'un boudin gonflable allongé d'aspect très profilé - est mal perçue sur le plan esthétique.It is common to equip boats with various accessories such as handles, cleats, etc., intended for the practical implementation of the boat (pull handles or carry handles, cleats for hanging halyards: mooring at berth, mooring at another boat, hooking a load, ...). In the case specific for inflatable boats, accessories are reported on the wall of the inflatable enclosure and various techniques are known and used for their fixation ; in general the accessories present a base or extended foot which is secured (especially by bonding or soldering) to the wall of the inflatable enclosure. With this type of traditional arrangement and assembly, the accessory is totally protruding on the speaker inflatable. Such an accessory, made of rigid and hard material, protruding can be dangerous during the use of the boat, even though their effective use is of relatively short duration. At surplus, the permanent presence of these accessories highlights on the inflatable enclosure - which, in turn, is generally presents as an inflatable bead elongated with a very streamlined appearance - is poorly perceived on the map aesthetic.

Par ailleurs, les utilisateurs d'embarcations, et notamment d'embarcations pneumatiques, souhaitent disposer de divers espaces de rangement fermés pour y entreposer des matériels, de la nourriture, des documents, etc. Les fabricants d'embarcations pneumatiques, pour répondre à ces attentes en évitant les coffres rapportés sur plancher qui sont encombrants et inesthétiques, ont proposé diverses solutions de coffres intégrés dans des structures de l'embarcation : coffre d'étrave, coffre(s) dans la console de direction, coffre(s) dans un tableau arrière conformé en conséquence, etc.Moreover, the users of boats, and pneumatic craft, wish to have at their disposal various closed storage spaces for storing materials, food, documents, etc. The manufacturers of inflatable boats, to meet these expectations by avoiding the vaults reported on floor bulky and unsightly, proposed various solutions of integrated safes in structures of the boat: bow box, safe (s) in the steering console, trunk (s) in a transom accordingly, etc.

Les utilisateurs de piscine peuvent, eux aussi, souhaiter disposer d'un emplacement pour regrouper de petits accessoires utilisables dans l'eau (tels que des jouets flottants, un ballon, ...) et facilement accessibles depuis l'intérieur de la piscine.Pool users can, too, wish to have a place to group small accessories that can be used in the water (such as floating toys, a balloon, ...) and easily accessible from inside the pool.

Dans le cas d'autres dispositifs à enceinte gonflable pneumatiquement ou hydrauliquement à utilisation industrielle (cas des réservoirs souples pour liquides - eau, carburant, ... - par exemple), il peut s'avérer utile de disposer, dans le dispositif lui-même, d'un espace pour le rangement d'un outillage et/ou d'appareils de contrôle nécessaires à son fonctionnement et/ou à son entretien. In the case of other enclosure devices inflatable pneumatically or hydraulically to use industrial (case of flexible tanks for liquids - water, fuel, ... - for example), it can be useful to have, in the device itself, a space for storage of tools and / or control devices necessary for its operation and / or maintenance.

Le document DE 71 17 265 U divulgue un bateau pneumatique dont le boudin gonflable est agencé pour recevoir et supporter un coffre intérieur ; le pourtour du bord d'une ouverture pratiquée dans le boudin gonflable est pincé entre le bord lisse du coffre intérieur au boudin et le bord lisse d'un couvercle extérieur au boudin, ces deux bords étant boulonnés l'un à l'autre à travers le matériau du boudin gonflable. Dans un tel agencement, la reprise des efforts de tension du matériau du boudin gonflable n'est assurée de façon discontinue que par les boulons de solidarisation et ce matériau risque d'être déchiré. La résistance mécanique de cet agencement connu est donc mauvaise et l'étanchéité vis-à-vis de l'eau est médiocre.DE 71 17 265 U discloses a boat tire whose inflatable bead is arranged to receive and support an inner chest; the perimeter of the edge of an opening made in the inflatable bead is pinched between the smooth edge of the inner trunk at flange and the smooth edge of an outer cover at flange, these two edges being bolted to each other at through the material of the inflatable bead. In such a arrangement, the recovery of the tension forces of the material inflatable pudding is only intermittently ensured by the fastening bolts and this risk material to be torn. The mechanical strength of this arrangement known is bad and watertight is mediocre.

Le document FR 2 259 742 divulgue également divers modes de réalisation de bateau pneumatique dont le boudin gonflable présente une ouverture sur le pourtour de laquelle est solidarisé un accessoire intérieur au boudin. Toutefois, là aussi, les diverses solutions proposées ne s'avèrent pas satisfaisantes tant sur le plan de la tenue mécanique (insuffisance de la reprise des efforts de tension du boudin gonflable autour de l'ouverture) que sur celui de l'étanchéité à l'eau. Document FR 2 259 742 also discloses various embodiments of inflatable boat including the sausage inflatable has an opening on the periphery of which is secured an inner accessory to the coil. However, here too, the various solutions proposed prove to be unsatisfactory both in terms of keeping mechanics (inadequate recovery of tension of the inflatable bead around the opening) that of waterproofness.

La présente invention a pour objet de répondre aux aspirations des divers utilisateurs des dispositifs en question d'une manière originale, soit en substitution aux solutions existantes, soit en complément de celles-ci, sans qu'il en résulte un encombrement supplémentaire dans le dispositif ni une modification substantielle des infrastructures générales du dispositif.The present invention aims to respond to aspirations of the various users of devices in question in an original way, either in substitution existing solutions, in addition to these, without resulting in additional congestion in the device or a substantial modification of the general infrastructure of the device.

A ces fins, l'invention propose un dispositif tel que mentionné au préambule qui, étant agencé selon l'invention, se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend :

  • une ouverture définie par un bord prévue dans ladite paroi souple de ladite enceinte gonflable et un renfort saillant solidarisé à ladite paroi souple sur le pourtour du bord de l'ouverture,
  • deux cadres sensiblement rigides conformés sensiblement en correspondance avec le susdit bord de l'ouverture pour chevaucher celui-ci et disposés respectivement de part et d'autre de la paroi souple, respectivement cadre extérieur et cadre intérieur, l'un au moins de ces cadres comportant une gorge propre à abriter au moins en partie le susdit renfort,
  • des moyens de serrage associés à au moins les deux cadres pour serrer les deux cadres l'un contre l'autre en emprisonnant ledit renfort dans la gorge,
  • des moyens de solidarisation solidarisant l'accessoire à l'un des cadres, et
  • des moyens d'étanchéité assurant l'étanchéité, vis-à-vis du fluide de gonflage de l'enceinte, du montage de l'accessoire sur la paroi souple.
For these purposes, the invention proposes a device as mentioned in the preamble which, being arranged according to the invention, is characterized in that it comprises:
  • an opening defined by an edge provided in said flexible wall of said inflatable enclosure and a projecting reinforcement secured to said flexible wall on the periphery of the edge of the opening,
  • two substantially rigid frames shaped substantially in correspondence with the aforesaid edge of the opening for overlapping thereof and respectively disposed on either side of the flexible wall, respectively outer frame and inner frame, at least one of these frames having a groove adapted to house at least partially the aforesaid reinforcement,
  • clamping means associated with at least the two frames for clamping the two frames against each other by trapping said reinforcement in the groove,
  • fastening means solidarisant the accessory to one of the frames, and
  • sealing means sealing against the inflation fluid of the enclosure, mounting the accessory on the flexible wall.

Les moyens conformes à l'invention sont d'une grande universalité d'emploi et permettent d'assurer le montage de nombreux types d'accessoires comme cela sera expliqué plus loin. Ces moyens sont structurellement simples et donc peu coûteux à fabriquer et à installer. La présence du renfort saillant (jonc) sur le pourtour de l'ouverture, qui est engagé et retenu dans la gorge prévue dans l'un au moins des cadres permet d'assurer une tenue mécanique de la paroi souple sur tout le pourtour de l'ouverture et dans toutes les directions, de sorte que la forme et la résistance de l'enceinte gonflable ne se trouvent en rien affectées par la présence de l'ouverture : la combinaison fonctionnelle du renfort saillant périphérique et du cadre rigide équipé d'une gorge de réception du renfort procure une reprise particulièrement efficace des efforts de tension auxquels est soumise la paroi souple tendue par le fluide de gonflage.The means according to the invention are of a great universality of employment and ensure the mounting many kinds of accessories as will be explained later. These means are structurally simple and therefore inexpensive to manufacture and install. The presence of the protruding reinforcement (rush) on the periphery of the opening, which is engaged and retained in the groove provided in at least one of the frames makes it possible to hold mechanics of the flexible wall all around opening and in all directions so the shape and resistance of the inflatable enclosure does not in no way affected by the presence of the opening: the functional combination of the reinforcement protruding peripheral and rigid frame equipped with a reinforcement receiving groove provides recovery particularly effective tension forces to which is subjected the flexible wall stretched by the fluid of inflation.

S'agissant, pour les moyens d'étanchéité, d'assurer une étanchéité au fluide de gonflage (un gaz, habituellement de l'air), une solution simple et efficace consiste en ce que les moyens d'étanchéité comprennent une poche souple en un matériau étanche, qui est solidarisée de façon étanche à la face interne de la paroi de l'enceinte gonflable autour de l'ouverture, ladite poche s'étendant à l'intérieur de l'enceinte gonflable en entourant de façon étanche le susdit accessoire.As regards, for the sealing means, to ensure a tightness to the inflation fluid (a gas, usually air), a simple and effective solution consists in that the sealing means comprise a flexible pouch in a waterproof material, which is secured tightly to the inner face of the wall of the inflatable enclosure around the opening, said pocket extending inside the inflatable enclosure into sealingly surrounding the aforesaid accessory.

La reprise des efforts de tension sera encore plus efficace si les deux cadres comportent deux gorges respectives en vis-à-vis définissant ensemble un canal de retenue propre à abriter ledit renfort.The resumption of tension forces will be even more effective if both frames have two grooves respective vis-à-vis defining together a channel of retaining adapted to house said reinforcement.

En pratique, on peut prévoir avantageusement que les moyens de serrage soient des vis ou des boulons répartis sur le pourtour de l'ouverture, bien que l'on puisse également envisager (notamment pour le montage de petits accessoires) que la paroi bordant l'ouverture, le cadre intérieur et le cadre extérieur soient solidarisés par collage et/ou soudure.In practice, it can advantageously be provided that the clamping means are screws or bolts distributed around the perimeter of the opening, although could also consider (especially for small accessories) that the wall lining the opening, the inner frame and outer frame are joined by gluing and / or welding.

L'invention vise notamment le montage d'accessoires tels que des poignées, des taquets ou autres dispositifs de même nature. A cette fin, on prévoit une embase sensiblement rigide, pour le montage de l'accessoire, qui s'étend au moins en partie à l'intérieur de l'enceinte et est munie d'un rebord périmétrique constituant le susdit cadre intérieur. Dans ce cas, on peut prévoir que l'embase soit sensiblement en forme de plaque, auquel cas l'embase va s'étendre approximativement dans le plan de la paroi souple et l'accessoire qui en est solidaire sera en saillie sur ladite paroi. Mais, de façon très intéressante, on peut également prévoir que l'embase soit en forme de boíte ouverte qui s'étend alors au moins en partie sous le niveau de la paroi souple et à l'intérieur de l'enceinte gonflable (embase encastrée) : il devient ainsi possible que l'accessoire soit logé dans l'embase en forme de boíte de telle sorte que cet accessoire devient encastré au moins en partie (par exemple taquet encastré), soit escamotable (par exemple poignée extractible, rappelée par ressorts à l'intérieur de l'embase).The invention aims in particular at mounting accessories such as handles, cleats or other devices of the same nature. For this purpose, provision is made for substantially rigid base, for mounting the accessory, which extends at least partly inside of the enclosure and is provided with a perimeter edge constituting the aforesaid inner frame. In this case, can provide that the base is substantially shaped plate, in which case the base will extend approximately in the plane of the flexible wall and the accessory that is solidaire will protrude on said wall. But, so very interesting, we can also predict that the base in the form of an open box which then extends at least partly under the level of the flexible wall and at the inside of the inflatable enclosure (recessed base): it becomes possible that the accessory is housed in the box-shaped base so that this accessory becomes embedded at least in part (by example, flush-mounted cleat), ie retractable (for example extractable handle, spring loaded inside of the base).

Dans ce contexte, on peut prévoir que l'accessoire comporte une partie fonctionnelle qui est intégrale avec l'embase ou bien que l'accessoire comporte une partie fonctionnelle qui est rapportée sur l'embase et fixée à celle-ci.In this context, it can be expected that the accessory has a functional part that is integral with the base or that the accessory has a part functional which is reported on the base and fixed to it.

Pour améliorer l'aspect esthétique des parties visibles des moyens mis en oeuvre et/ou pour rendre moins agressives lesdites parties visibles, il est avantageux que le cadre extérieur soit équipé ou revêtu extérieurement d'un enjoliveur. To improve the aesthetic appearance of the parts visible means implemented and / or to make less aggressive said visible parts, it is advantageous the outer frame is equipped or lined externally of a hubcap.

Les moyens conformes à l'invention permettent l'installation, sur la paroi de l'enceinte gonflable, d'un accessoire d'un type peu répandu, à savoir un coffre sensiblement rigide qui s'étend au moins en partie à l'intérieur de ladite enceinte gonflable et qui comporte un rebord sensiblement rigide et saillant transversalement à la paroi du coffre, situé à l'extérieur de la paroi de l'enceinte.The means according to the invention allow installing, on the wall of the inflatable enclosure, a accessory of an unusual type, namely a safe substantially rigid which extends at least in part to the interior of said inflatable enclosure and which comprises a substantially rigid ridge projecting transversely at the trunk wall, located outside the wall of the enclosure.

Ce type d'installation met à profit la présence du volume de l'enceinte, par exemple du volume "vide" (c'est-à-dire rempli d'air) de la ou des enceintes pneumatiques (boudins de flottabilité d'une embarcation pneumatique, boudin périphérique d'une piscine gonflable ou d'un radeau de survie, volume de remplissage d'un réservoir souple) équipant le dispositif. Ce volume, certes relativement important, assume une fonction essentielle dans le fonctionnement du dispositif (notamment flottabilité pour une embarcation, rétention d'un volume d'eau pour une piscine, stockage d'un liquide pour un réservoir) ; mais en pratique le volume de la ou des enceintes gonflables est largement dimensionné, notamment en regard de ce qui serait strictement nécessaire. Aussi l'invention prévoit-elle de détourner une partie, proportionnellement faible, de ce volume pour lui affecter une fonction supplémentaire de rangement.This type of installation makes use of the presence of speaker volume, for example the "empty" volume (i.e. filled with air) of the pneumatic enclosure (s) (Flotation rods of a watercraft, peripheral ring of an inflatable pool or raft survival, filling volume of a bladder) equipping the device. This volume, certainly relatively important, assumes an essential function in the operation of the device (including buoyancy for a boat, retention of a volume of water for a pool, storage of a liquid for a tank); But in practice the volume of the inflatable speaker (s) is largely dimensioned, especially with regard to what would be strictly necessary. Also the invention provides she to divert a party, proportionately small, of this volume to assign it an additional function storage.

On peut prévoir, dans un premier mode de réalisation possible, que le rebord du coffre constitue le susdit cadre extérieur.We can foresee, in a first mode of possible realization, that the edge of the trunk constitutes the aforesaid outer frame.

De préférence toutefois, dans un second mode de réalisation, le rebord du coffre est indépendant du susdit cadre extérieur et recouvre celui-ci ; dans ce cas, le rebord du coffre est fixé par les susdits moyens de serrage, ou bien encore le coffre est solidarisé à un seul des deux cadres par des seconds moyens de fixation distincts des susdits moyens de serrage. Dans ce dernier cas, il peut être prévu avantageusement que la paroi latérale du coffre présente un épaulement et que les seconds moyens de fixation comprennent des vis ou boulons traversant ladite paroi latérale du coffre et engagés avec l'un des cadres intérieur ou extérieur, les têtes de ces vis ou boulons prenant appui sur une pièce d'appui reposant contre le susdit épaulement ; notamment alors, la pièce d'appui est unique et en forme de cadre épousant le contour périphérique intérieur du coffre pour renforcer celui-ci. Ces dispositions permettent de réaliser un coffre résistant mécaniquement et capable de supporter une charge importante, sans qu'il en résulte un risque de rupture au niveau du rebord.Preferably, however, in a second mode of realization, the edge of the chest is independent of the aforesaid outer frame and covers it; in this case, the trunk edge is fixed by the above means of tightening, or else the trunk is secured to a single two frames by second fixing means distinct from the aforesaid clamping means. In this last case, it can be advantageously provided that the wall side of the chest has a shoulder and that the second fastening means comprise screws or bolts passing through said side wall of the trunk and engaged with one of the inner or outer frames, the heads of these screws or bolts bearing on a support piece resting against the aforesaid shoulder; especially then, the support piece is unique and frame-shaped wedding the inner contour of the trunk to reinforce this one. These provisions make it possible to mechanically resistant box capable of withstanding load, without resulting in a risk of rupture at the edge.

Dans un exemple possible de réalisation, le rebord du coffre, le cadre intérieur et éventuellement le second cadre extérieur sont sensiblement plans. Toutefois, si l'on estime qu'un tel agencement ne s'intègre pas suffisamment dans la conformation générale, souvent courbe au moins en partie, de l'enceinte gonflable et/ou est peu esthétique, on peut alors prévoir un agencement modifié selon lequel le rebord du coffre, le cadre intérieur et éventuellement le second cadre extérieur sont incurvés sensiblement de manière à épouser la courbure de la paroi souple de l'enceinte gonflable.In a possible example of embodiment, the rim of the chest, the inner frame and possibly the second outer frame are substantially planar. However, if it is considered that such an arrangement does not fit enough in the general conformation, often curved at least in part, of the inflatable enclosure and / or is aesthetic, it can then provide a modified arrangement according to which the edge of the trunk, the inner frame and possibly the second outer frame are curved substantially to match the curvature of the wall flexible inflatable enclosure.

Bien entendu, le coffre pourra être équipé de tous les moyens nécessaires à sa fonction et à son environnement ; couvercle (amovible, coulissant ou pivotant), serrure de fermeture, joint d'étanchéité, .... De même, le coffre peut recevoir toute conformation souhaitée, notamment parallélépipédique, en particulier parallélépipédique rectangle allongée, qui s'intègre plus facilement dans une enceinte de forme allongée tel qu'un boudin de flottabilité de bateau ou un bord de piscine.Of course, the chest can be equipped with all the means necessary for its function and its environment ; cover (removable, sliding or swiveling), closing lock, gasket, .... Similarly, the chest can receive any desired conformation, including parallelepipedic, in particular parallelepipedic elongated rectangle, which fits more easily into a elongated enclosure such as a pudding boat buoyancy or poolside.

Un agencement d'accessoire tel que défini ci-dessus conformément à l'invention peut s'intégrer, en tant que de besoin, dans de nombreux types de dispositifs pourvus d'au moins une enceinte gonflable à au moins une paroi souple, quel que soit le type (pneumatique, hydraulique) de gonflage de ladite enceinte. Toutefois, l'invention s'attache tout particulièrement (mais non exclusivement) aux dispositifs pneumatiques comportant au moins un flanc comprenant au moins un boudin gonflable pneumatiquement, lequel boudin gonflable correspond alors au dispositif exposé plus haut, la susdite enceinte gonflable étant constituée ici par ledit boudin gonflable pneumatiquement qui reçoit ledit accessoire.An accessory arrangement as defined above according to the invention can be integrated, as as needed, in many types of devices provided with at least one inflatable enclosure with at least one flexible wall, whatever the type (pneumatic, hydraulic) of inflation of said enclosure. However, the invention attaches particularly (but not exclusively) to pneumatic devices less a sidewall comprising at least one inflatable bead pneumatically, which inflatable bead then corresponds to the device exposed above, the above pregnant inflatable being constituted here by said inflatable bead pneumatically receiving said accessory.

En particulier, une application plus particulièrement visée dans le cadre de la présente invention concerne le domaine des embarcations pneumatiques : selon l'invention, une embarcation pneumatique comportant deux flotteurs latéraux se rejoignant vers l'avant pour former une étrave et entretoisés par un plancher rigide et par un tableau arrière, chaque flotteur latéral étant formé d'au moins un boudin gonflable pneumatiquement, se caractérise en ce que ce boudin gonflable correspond à un dispositif exposé plus haut pour être équipé d'au moins un accessoire. Une autre application préférée également particulièrement visée dans le cadre de l'invention concerne le domaine des piscines gonflables : selon l'invention, une piscine pneumatique délimitée périmétriquement par au moins un boudin gonflable pneumatiquement se caractérise en ce que ce boudin correspond à un dispositif exposé plus haut pour être équipé d'au moins un accessoire.In particular, an application more particularly in the context of the present invention relates to the the field of pneumatic boats: according to the invention, a inflatable boat having two lateral floats joining forward to form a bow and braced by a rigid floor and a transom, each lateral float being formed of at least one inflatable bead pneumatically, is characterized in that this inflatable bead corresponds to a device exposed above to be equipped at least one accessory. Another favorite app also particularly targeted in the context of the invention relates to the field of inflatable swimming pools: according to the invention, a pneumatic pool delimited perimetrically by at least one pneumatically inflatable bead is characterized in what this boudin corresponds to a device exposed above to be equipped with at least one accessory.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit de certains modes de réalisation préférés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples nullement limitatifs. Dans cette description, on se réfère aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique, en coupe, éclatée, d'une partie d'un dispositif gonflable agencé conformément à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue d'ensemble simplifiée, en perspective, d'une embarcation pneumatique agencée conformément à l'invention ;
  • les figures 3A et 3B sont des vues en coupe transversale, éclatées, illustrant respectivement deux variantes d'un premier mode de réalisation de l'agencement de la figure 1 ;
  • les figures 4A, 4B et 4C sont des vues en coupe transversale, éclatées, illustrant respectivement trois variantes d'un deuxième mode de réalisation préféré, de l'agencement de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective, à échelle agrandie, d'une partie de l'embarcation de la figure 2 montrant un coffre installé conformément à l'invention ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe transversale, éclatée, montrant un troisième mode de réalisation de l'agencement de la figure 1 en relation avec le coffre de la figure 5 ;
  • les figures 7A et 7B sont respectivement deux variantes de réalisation de l'agencement de la figure 5 ;
  • les figures 8A et 8B sont des vues en coupe transversale, éclatées, de respectivement deux variantes d'un autre mode de réalisation du montage de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une piscine gonflable équipée conformément à l'invention ; et
  • la figure 10 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un réservoir souple pour liquide équipé conformément à l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of certain preferred embodiments given solely by way of non-limiting examples. In this description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic sectional view, exploded, of a portion of an inflatable device arranged in accordance with the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a simplified overall view, in perspective, of a pneumatic craft arranged according to the invention;
  • Figs. 3A and 3B are cross-sectional exploded views respectively illustrating two variants of a first embodiment of the arrangement of Fig. 1;
  • Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C are exploded cross-sectional views respectively showing three variants of a second preferred embodiment of the arrangement of Fig. 1;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of a portion of the boat of Figure 2 showing a chest installed according to the invention;
  • Figure 6 is an exploded cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment of the arrangement of Figure 1 in relation to the trunk of Figure 5;
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B are respectively two alternative embodiments of the arrangement of FIG. 5;
  • Figs. 8A and 8B are exploded cross-sectional views of two variants of another embodiment of the assembly of Fig. 5, respectively;
  • Figure 9 is a schematic perspective view of an inflatable pool equipped according to the invention; and
  • Figure 10 is a schematic perspective view of a flexible tank for liquid equipped according to the invention.

En se reportant tout d'abord à la vue très schématique de la figure 1, l'invention concerne les dispositifs comportant au moins une enceinte gonflable 1 délimitée par au moins une paroi souple 2 et au moins un accessoire 3 solidarisé à ladite paroi souple 2 de l'enceinte. Dans de tels dispositifs, l'invention prévoit que :

  • la paroi souple 2 de l'enceinte présente une ouverture 4 définie par un bord et un renfort saillant (ou jonc) 5 est solidarisé au bord de l'ouverture 4 sur le pourtour de celle-ci ;
  • deux cadres 6, 7 sensiblement rigides sont conformés sensiblement en correspondance avec le susdit bord de l'ouverture 4 pour chevaucher celui-ci et sont disposés respectivement de part et d'autre de la paroi souple 2 (respectivement cadre extérieur ou supérieur 6 et cadre intérieur ou inférieur 7), l'un au moins de ces cadres comportant une gorge 8 propre à abriter au moins en partie le susdit renfort 5 ;
  • des moyens de serrage 9 (schématisés par un axe de vis à la figure 1, mais d'autres exemples sont envisageables comme indiqué plus loin) sont associés à au moins les deux cadres 6, 7 pour serrer les deux cadres l'un contre l'autre en emprisonnant ledit renfort 5 dans la gorge 8 ;
  • des moyens de solidarisation (non schématisés à la figure 1) solidarisent l'accessoire 3 à l'un des cadres 6, 7 ; et
  • des moyens d'étanchéité 10 assurent l'étanchéité vis-à-vis du fluide de gonflage de l'enceinte 1, du montage de l'accessoire 3 sur la paroi souple 2.
Referring firstly to the very schematic view of FIG. 1, the invention relates to devices comprising at least one inflatable enclosure 1 delimited by at least one flexible wall 2 and at least one accessory 3 secured to said flexible wall 2 of the enclosure. In such devices, the invention provides that:
  • the flexible wall 2 of the enclosure has an opening 4 defined by an edge and a projecting reinforcement (or ring) 5 is secured to the edge of the opening 4 on the periphery thereof;
  • two substantially rigid frames 6, 7 are shaped substantially in correspondence with the aforesaid edge of the opening 4 to overlap the latter and are respectively disposed on either side of the flexible wall 2 (respectively outer or top frame 6 and frame interior or bottom 7), at least one of these frames having a groove 8 adapted to house at least partially the aforesaid reinforcement 5;
  • clamping means 9 (shown diagrammatically by a screw axis in FIG. 1, but other examples are possible as indicated below) are associated with at least the two frames 6, 7 for clamping the two frames against each other; other by imprisoning said reinforcement 5 in the groove 8;
  • fastening means (not shown schematically in Figure 1) secure the accessory 3 to one of the frames 6, 7; and
  • sealing means 10 seal against the inflation fluid of the chamber 1, the mounting of the accessory 3 on the flexible wall 2.

De façon à la fois simple et efficace, les moyens d'étanchéité 10 vis-à-vis du fluide de gonflage peuvent être agencés de manière à totalement isoler la zone de la paroi 2 sur laquelle est monté l'accessoire 3 du reste de l'enceinte 1. A cet effet on peut prévoir que les moyens d'étanchéité comprennent une feuille de matériau souple (notamment de même nature et mêmes caractéristiques que celui constitutif de la paroi 2) formant une poche souple 10 qui est solidarisée de façon étanche sur son pourtour en 10a (notamment par collage ou soudure) à la face interne de la paroi souple 2 autour de l'ouverture 4, ladite poche 10 s'étendant alors à l'intérieur de l'enceinte 1 en entourant de façon étanche l'accessoire 3 et ses pièces de montage sur la paroi 2.In a way that is both simple and effective, the sealing means 10 with respect to the inflation fluid can be arranged so as to completely isolate the zone of the wall 2 on which the accessory 3 of the rest of the housing is mounted. enclosure 1. For this purpose it can be provided that the sealing means comprise a sheet of flexible material (in particular of the same nature and the same characteristics as that constituting the wall 2) forming a flexible pocket 10 which is secured in a sealed manner on its periphery at 10 a (in particular by gluing or welding) to the inner face of the flexible wall 2 around the opening 4, said pocket 10 then extending inside the enclosure 1 by sealingly sealing the accessory 3 and its mounting parts on the wall 2.

De préférence, les deux cadres 6 et 7 sont pourvus de gorges 8 respectives en vis-à-vis définissant ensemble un canal de retenue propre à abriter ledit renfort 5 qui est ainsi retenu symétriquement. La présence du renfort ou jonc 5 permet de reprendre, sur tout le pourtour de l'ouverture 4, les efforts de tension de la paroi 2 de sorte que l'enceinte ne présente aucun affaiblissement ou aucune déformation et conserve sa forme générale malgré la présence de l'accessoire.Preferably, the two frames 6 and 7 are provided of respective grooves 8 vis-à-vis defining together a retaining channel suitable for housing said reinforcement 5 which is thus retained symmetrically. The presence of reinforcement or ring 5 allows to resume, all around the opening 4, the tension forces of the wall 2 of so that the enclosure has no weakening or no distortion and retains its general shape despite the presence of the accessory.

Dans un exemple préféré de réalisation, les moyens de serrage sont des vis ou des boulons (la référence 9 désignant la schématisation des axes de ceux-ci) qui sont répartis sur le pourtour de l'ouverture 4. Toutefois, on peut envisager également que les moyens de serrage soient constitués simplement par un collage et/ou une soudure les uns contre les autres du bord 2a de l'ouverture 4, du cadre extérieur 6 et du cadre intérieur 7 (la référence 2a désignant la partie périphérique de la paroi 2 qui est enserrée entre les deux cadres 6, 7 et qui est bordée par le jonc 5).In a preferred embodiment, the clamping means are screws or bolts (reference 9 denoting the schematization of the axes thereof) which are distributed around the periphery of the opening 4. However, it can also be envisaged that the clamping means are constituted simply by a bonding and / or welding against each other from the edge 2a of the opening 4, the outer frame 6 and inner frame 7 (reference 2 a denotes the peripheral portion of the wall 2 which is sandwiched between the two frames 6, 7 and which is bordered by the ring 5).

On comprend que les dispositions conformes à l'invention qui viennent d'être énoncées sont d'application générale pour tous les types de dispositifs visés, aussi bien pour ce qui concerne les caractéristiques de l'enceinte gonflable (enceinte gonflable pneumatiquement, enceinte gonflable hydrauliquement) que pour ce qui concerne le type d'accessoire et son utilisation, et aussi pour ce qui concerne le domaine d'application desdits dispositifs.It is understood that the provisions in accordance with the invention which have just been stated are applicable general for all types of devices concerned, both as regards the characteristics of the inflatable enclosure (inflatable enclosure pneumatically, hydraulically inflatable enclosure) only for the type of accessory and its use, and also as regards the field of application of those devices.

L'invention va maintenant être décrite de façon encore plus détaillée à travers plusieurs exemples spécifiques (mais non exclusifs) de dispositifs appartenant à des domaines différents et/ou d'accessoires divers.The invention will now be described so even more detailed through several examples specific (but not exclusive) belonging to different fields and / or accessories various.

On prendra tout d'abord en considération le domaine des embarcations pneumatiques, car c'est dans ce cas que les dispositions de l'invention semblent devoir s'appliquer de façon préférentielle, bien que cependant non exclusive. A la figure 2 est illustré un exemple d'embarcation pneumatique 11 susceptible d'être concernée par l'invention. L'embarcation 11 est un bateau pneumatique qui comprend deux flotteurs pneumatiques 1 bordant bilatéralement un fond 13 et une carène (non visible) sous-jacente. La partie arrière de l'embarcation est fermée par un tableau arrière 14 solidarisé au fond 13 et aux flotteurs 1 et entretoisant ces derniers. Les deux flotteurs 1 se rejoignent vers l'avant pour former une étrave. Dans l'exemple illustré, chaque flotteur 1 est constitué d'un boudin gonflable pneumatiquement. Chaque flotteur 1 (ou chaque boudin constitutif de celui-ci) représente l'enceinte gonflable mentionnée précédemment à la figure 1. Le type précis de l'embarcation (carène souple, carène rigide, équipements) n'entre pas en considération dans le cadre de l'invention.We will first take into consideration the the field of inflatable boats, because it is in this case that the provisions of the invention seem to apply preferentially, although nonexclusive. In Figure 2 is illustrated an example of inflatable boat 11 likely to be concerned by the invention. The boat 11 is a boat pneumatic which includes two pneumatic floats 1 bilaterally bordering a bottom 13 and a hull (no visible). The rear part of the boat is closed by a transom 14 secured to the bottom 13 and floats 1 and bridging them. Both floats 1 join forward to form a bow. In the illustrated example, each float 1 is consisting of a pneumatically inflatable bead. Each float 1 (or each constituent coil of it) represents the inflatable enclosure mentioned previously in Figure 1. The specific type of boat (hull flexible, rigid hull, equipment) does not enter into consideration in the context of the invention.

Les embarcations, et notamment les embarcations gonflables, sont équipées d'accessoires traditionnels tels que poignées de portage, taquets pour des filins d'amarrage, ou autres, qui sont fixés (collés, soudés, boulonnés) en position saillante sur le flotteur. Les dispositions conformes à l'invention permettent non seulement d'envisager le montage de ces accessoires sur la paroi du flotteur 1 dans leur situation habituelle - c'est-à-dire en saillie sur le flotteur -, mais elles permettent d'envisager aussi un montage original de ces accessoires, à savoir un montage en partie ou en totalité encastré et/ou escamotable.The boats, and in particular the boats inflatable, are equipped with traditional accessories such than carrying handles, cleats for ropes moorings, or others, which are attached (glued, welded, bolted) in projecting position on the float. The provisions in accordance with the invention allow only to consider mounting these accessories on the float wall 1 in their usual situation - that is to say projecting on the float - but they allow to consider also an original assembly of these accessories, namely an assembly in part or in whole recessed and / or retractable.

Ainsi dans un mode de réalisation possible qui est illustré à la figure 3A, il est prévu une embase de montage 15 sensiblement rigide pour le montage de l'accessoire 3 (par exemple une poignée ou un taquet), laquelle embase 15 s'étend au moins en partie à l'intérieur de l'enceinte 1 (c'est-à-dire en dessous du niveau de la paroi 2) et est munie d'un rebord périmétrique constituant le susdit cadre intérieur 7. Dans l'exemple de la figure 3A, l'embase de montage 15 et le rebord formant le cadre intérieur 7 sont situés dans le prolongement l'un de l'autre et l'ensemble se présente globalement sous forme d'une plaque 17 munie de la gorge 8 périmétrique. Dans l'exemple de la figure 3A, on a supposé en outre que la plaque 17 formée par l'embase 15 et le cadre intérieur 7 était constituée dans le même matériau que l'accessoire 3 (illustré ici sous forme d'un taquet) : dans ce cas l'ensemble de la plaque 17 et de la partie fonctionnelle 16 de l'accessoire 3 peut être réalisé sous forme intégrale comme illustré à la figure 3A.So in a possible embodiment that is illustrated in FIG. 3A, a base plate is provided substantially rigid assembly 15 for the mounting of the accessory 3 (for example a handle or a cleat), which base 15 extends at least in part to inside the enclosure 1 (ie below the wall level 2) and is provided with a flange perimeter constituting the above-mentioned internal framework. the example of FIG. 3A, the mounting base 15 and the flange forming the inner frame 7 are located in the extension of each other and the assembly is presented globally in the form of a plate 17 provided with the groove 8 perimeter. In the example of Figure 3A, it has been assumed in addition that the plate 17 formed by the base 15 and the inner frame 7 was made of the same material that the accessory 3 (shown here in the form of a cleat): in this case the entire plate 17 and the part functional 16 of the accessory 3 can be realized under integral form as shown in Figure 3A.

Par contre, dans le cas où l'on souhaite avoir recours à un accessoire 3 standard disponible dans le commerce et/ou dans le cas où la plaque 17 et l'accessoire 3 ne sont pas constitués dans le même matériau (par exemple la plaque 17 est en matière synthétique et l'accessoire 3 est métallique), l'accessoire 3 (par exemple le taquet) est rapporté sur la plaque 17 et fixé (par exemple par vissage en 18) sur celle-ci comme illustré à la figure 3B.On the other hand, in the case where one wishes to have use of a standard accessory 3 available in the trade and / or in the case where the plate 17 and the accessory 3 are not made of the same material (eg example the plate 17 is made of synthetic material and accessory 3 is metallic), the accessory 3 (by example the cleat) is attached to the plate 17 and fixed (for example by screwing in 18) on this one as illustrated in Figure 3B.

Selon une variante préférée illustrée à la figure 4A, l'embase de montage 15 peut être agencée sensiblement sous forme d'une boíte ouverte entourée d'un rebord périmétrique constituant le susdit cadre intérieur 7 (l'ensemble de la boíte étant désigné par la référence 19). L'accessoire 3 est alors fixé sur l'embase 15 (par exemple par vissage 18). Dans un agencement tel qu'illustré à la figure 4A, l'accessoire 3 est effacé en partie ou en totalité (cas illustré à la figure 4A) de sorte que l'accessoire ne risque plus de s'avérer dangereux et que, par ailleurs, le flotteur 1 présente une continuité de ligne offrant un aspect esthétique intéressant.According to a preferred variant illustrated in FIG. 4A, the mounting base 15 can be arranged substantially in the form of an open box surrounded by a rim perimetric constituting the aforesaid inner frame 7 (the whole box being designated by the reference 19). The accessory 3 is then fixed on the base 15 (by example by screwing 18). In such an arrangement shown in FIG. 4A, the accessory 3 is erased in part or all (as illustrated in Figure 4A) of so that the accessory is no longer likely to prove dangerous and that, moreover, the float 1 presents a line continuity offering an aesthetic appearance interesting.

Le montage fixe de l'accessoire 3 à l'intérieur de la boíte 19 peut convenir pour certains accessoires tels qu'un taquet comme montré à la figure 4A. Par contre, pour d'autres accessoires tels qu'une poignée, il faudrait donner à la boíte 19 des dimensions importantes pour conserver sa fonctionnalité à l'accessoire (par exemple pour laisser un espace libre suffisant pour la préhension de la poignée). Dans un tel cas, les dispositions conformes à l'invention offrent la possibilité de mettre en oeuvre un accessoire escamotable en partie ou en totalité. L'exemple illustré à la figure 4B concerne une poignée escamotable, laquelle poignée constitue alors l'accessoire 3. Le cadre supérieur 6, notamment à ses extrémités, s'étend intérieurement au-delà du cadre inférieur 7 et déborde en partie au-dessus de la boíte 19, tandis que la poignée 3 présente, à sa base, une semelle 20 débordante aux extrémités ; des ressorts 21 sont interposés entre la partie débordante du cadre supérieur 6 et la partie débordante de la semelle 20, de manière à repousser élastiquement la poignée 3 sur le fond de la boíte 19. Le contour intérieur du cadre supérieur 6 est conformé de manière que l'on puisse saisir le haut de la poignée 3, légèrement saillant, et la tirer vers le haut lorsqu'on souhaite s'en servir (position illustrée en tirets). Eventuellement, on peut prévoir des moyens à cliquet effaçable (non montrés) permettant de bloquer la poignée en position saillante.The fixed mounting of the accessory 3 inside the box 19 may be suitable for some accessories such as a cleat as shown in Figure 4A. On the other hand, for other accessories such as a handle, it would give the box 19 important dimensions for keep its functionality to the accessory (for example to leave enough free space for gripping of the handle). In such a case, the provisions according to the invention offer the possibility of a retractable accessory in part or in screen. The example shown in Figure 4B is for a retractable handle, which handle then constitutes accessory 3. The senior manager 6, in particular at his ends, extends internally beyond the frame lower 7 and overflows partly above the box 19, while the handle 3 has, at its base, a sole Overflowing at the ends; springs 21 are interposed between the protruding part of the upper frame 6 and the overflowing portion of the sole 20, so as to elastically push the handle 3 on the bottom of the box 19. The inner contour of the upper frame 6 is shaped so that one can grab the top of the handle 3, slightly protruding, and pull it up when one wishes to use it (position illustrated in dashes). Possibly, one can provide means to erasable ratchet (not shown) to block the handle in projecting position.

Un tel agencement d'accessoire escamotable n'est pas réservé à la mise en oeuvre d'une poignée et, par exemple, pourrait être prévu pour la mise en oeuvre d'un taquet escamotable. Le taquet encastré fixe illustré à la figure 4A nécessite, pour son utilisation, que la boíte 15 soit très largement dimensionnée pour laisser un espace libre suffisant autour du taquet afin de permettre l'enroulement d'une drisse ou filin autour de celui-ci. A la figure 4C est illustré un agencement de taquet escamotable à deux positions stables, escamotée et sortie respectivement. A cet effet on peut prévoir que le taquet 3 est pourvu d'un corps 22 qui soit évidé par un canal axial 26 qui débouche avantageusement, supérieurement, dans un évidement ou lamage 23 à fond plat. Un cliquet de retenue 24 comporte une tige élastique 25 traversant le canal 26 et se terminant supérieurement par un bec 27. La base 28 de la tige 25 est solidarisée au fond 15 de la boíte 19. Des ressorts 29 sont interposés entre la semelle 30 du taquet 3 et le fond 15. Dans la position effacée du taquet illustré à la figure 4C, le taquet 3 est enfoncé dans la boíte 19 en comprimant les ressorts 29 et est retenu par le bec 27 en appui sur le fond de l'évidement 23. Lorsqu'on dégage le bec 27, les ressorts 29 repoussent le taquet 3 vers le haut, en position sortie ou position d'utilisation.Such a retractable accessory arrangement is not reserved for the implementation of a handle and, by example, could be provided for the implementation of a retractable cleat. The fixed flush mount shown in FIG. 4A requires, for its use, that the box 15 is very large enough to leave a space free around the cleat to allow the winding of a halyard or rope around it. AT Fig. 4C is illustrated a cleat arrangement retractable two positions stable, retracted and exit respectively. For this purpose it can be provided that the cleat 3 is provided with a body 22 which is hollowed out by a channel axial 26 which opens advantageously, superiorly, in a recess or countersink 23 with a flat bottom. A ratchet of retainer 24 has an elastic rod 25 passing through the channel 26 and terminating at the top with a spout. base 28 of the rod 25 is secured to the bottom 15 of the box 19. Springs 29 are interposed between the sole 30 of the cleat 3 and the bottom 15. In the erased position of cleat illustrated in Figure 4C, cleat 3 is depressed in the box 19 by compressing the springs 29 and is retained by the spout 27 resting on the bottom of the recess 23. When the spout 27 is released, the springs 29 push back the cleat 3 upwards, in the out position or position use.

Avantageusement le cadre supérieur 6 peut être revêtu d'un enjoliveur 31, par exemple en acier inoxydable ou chromé ; ou bien ce peut le cadre supérieur 6 lui-même qui, étant réalisé par exemple en matière synthétique moulée, possède une face externe qui présente toute conformation décorative souhaitée et qui peut éventuellement être métallisée en surface (chromage).Advantageously, the upper frame 6 can be covered with a hubcap 31, for example stainless steel or chrome; or it may be the senior executive 6 himself which, being made for example of synthetic material molded, has an external face which presents all desired decorative conformation and which can possibly be metallized on the surface (chrome plating).

A la figure 2, on a schématisé l'emplacement d'accessoires 3 agencés conformément à l'invention (par exemple un taquet escamotable sur l'étrave et deux poignées escamotables latéralement sur chaque flotteur 1).In Figure 2, we have schematized the location accessories 3 arranged according to the invention (for example a retractable cleat on the bow and two retractable handles laterally on each float 1).

Dans les exemples qui viennent d'être exposés ont été envisagés plus spécifiquement des agencements d'accessoires de petite taille. Mais les dispositions de l'invention ne sont pas limitées à la mise en oeuvre de tels accessoires de petite taille et peuvent tout aussi bien permettre d'équiper le flotteur gonflable 1 avec des accessoires de relativement grande taille. Parmi ceux-ci figurent les coffres rigides et étanches dont les utilisateurs des embarcations ont un besoin constant. Traditionnellement il est prévu des coffres, rigides ou souples, installés sur le plancher, qui encombrent l'espace dévolu aux passagers (notamment des coffres d'étrave, souples, comme illustré en 32 à la figure 2) ; ou des coffres agencés dans des équipements (console de pilotage, embase de siège jockey) spécifiques à certaines embarcations.In the examples that have just been exposed have been specifically considered arrangements small accessories. But the provisions of the invention are not limited to the implementation of such small accessories and can just as easily to be able to equip the inflatable float 1 with accessories of relatively large size. Among these rigid and watertight chests Boat users have a constant need. Traditionally there are provided chests, rigid or flexible, installed on the floor, cluttering the space reserved for passengers (including chests bow, flexible, as shown at 32 in Figure 2); or chests arranged in equipment (console of piloting, jockey seat base) specific to certain boats.

Conformément à l'invention, on prévoit d'installer au moins un coffre 33 qui constitue alors l'accessoire 3 précité, dans au moins un des boudins gonflables constitutifs des flotteurs 1, mettant ainsi à profit une fraction de l'espace intérieur du boudin gonflable sans toutefois porter atteinte aux caractéristiques de flottabilité.According to the invention, provision is made to install at least one trunk 33 which is then the accessory 3 mentioned in at least one of the inflatable tubes components of the floats 1, thereby benefiting from fraction of the interior space of the inflatable bead without however, affect the characteristics of buoyancy.

A la figure 2, un coffre 33 est installé à titre d'exemple dans chacun des boudins gonflables ou flotteurs 1.In Figure 2, a safe 33 is installed as a example in each of the inflatable tubes or floats 1.

Comme on le voit mieux sur la vue à plus grande échelle de la figure 5 et sur la vue éclatée en coupe de la figure 6, le boudin 1 comporte une ouverture 4 sur le bord de laquelle est fixé de façon étanche le coffre 33 réalisé de façon rigide (par exemple en matière plastique). A cet effet, le coffre 33 possède un bord périmétrique qui coïncide sensiblement étroitement avec le bord de l'ouverture 4 du boudin gonflable 1, le coffre étant engagé pour sa plus grande partie, à travers l'ouverture 4, à l'intérieur du boudin gonflable. Le bord périmétrique du coffre 33 est solidarisé par des moyens de fixation audit bord de l'ouverture 4 sur toute la périphérie de celle-ci.As seen best on the view to larger scale of Figure 5 and on the exploded sectional view of FIG. 6, the flange 1 has an opening 4 on the edge of which is sealed the chest 33 made in a rigid way (for example in plastic). For this purpose, the trunk 33 has an edge perimeter which coincides substantially closely with the edge of the opening 4 of the inflatable coil 1, the trunk being engaged for the most part, through the opening 4, inside the inflatable bead. The edge perimeter trunk 33 is secured by means of fixing to said edge of the opening 4 over the entire periphery of it.

Comme on le voit sur la vue éclatée, en coupe transversale, de la figure 6, les moyens d'étanchéité sont constitués comme exposés précédemment et comprennent une poche souple 10 solidarisée de façon étanche (collage, soudure) à la face interne de la paroi 2 du boudin gonflable 1 sur tout le pourtour de l'ouverture 4.As seen on the exploded view, in section cross section of FIG. 6, the sealing means are constituted as described above and include a flexible pouch 10 secured in a sealed manner (bonding, welding) to the inner face of the wall 2 of the coil inflatable 1 all around the opening 4.

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré qui est illustré sur les figures 5 et 6, le coffre 33 présente un rebord 34 sensiblement rigide, entourant son bord périmétrique et en saillie vers l'extérieur. Le rebord 34 recouvre ainsi le bord de l'ouverture 4 sur la face externe de la paroi 2 du boudin gonflable 1.In a preferred embodiment which is illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the trunk 33 presents a rim 34 substantially rigid, surrounding its edge perimeter and protruding outward. The rim 34 thus covers the edge of the opening 4 on the face external wall 2 of the inflatable ring 1.

Comme dans les exemples précédents, on prévoit un cadre rigide inférieur 7, ayant sensiblement mêmes formes et dimensions que le susdit rebord 34 du coffre 33 et disposé à l'intérieur du boudin gonflable 1, contre la face intérieure de la paroi 2 de celui-ci et en regard du rebord 34 du coffre 33. Le rebord 34 du coffre pourrait alors constituer le cadre extérieur 6 qui a été mentionné plus haut, l'assemblage du coffre 33 à la paroi souple 2 se faisant alors par serrage du cadre inférieur 7 et du rebord 9.As in the previous examples, a lower rigid frame 7 having substantially the same shapes and dimensions that the aforesaid rim 34 of the trunk 33 and disposed within the inflatable bead 1 against the inner face of the wall 2 thereof and facing the rim 34 of the trunk 33. The rim 34 of the trunk could then constitute the outer frame 6 that was mentioned above, the assembly of the box 33 to the flexible wall 2 then by tightening the lower frame 7 and the edge 9.

Toutefois, selon une variante de réalisation avantageuse, on prévoit un second cadre 6 extérieur au boudin gonflable 1 et interposé entre la face externe de la paroi 2 dudit boudin gonflable 1 et le rebord 34 du coffre 33.However, according to a variant embodiment advantageous, a second external frame 6 is provided for inflatable bead 1 and interposed between the outer face of the wall 2 of said inflatable bead 1 and the rim 34 of the safe 33.

L'assemblage du coffre 33 à la paroi souple 2 se fait, comme précédemment, de préférence par boulonnage ou vissage en 9 à travers le rebord 34, l'éventuel cadre extérieur additionnel 6, la paroi souple 2 et le cadre intérieur 7. S'il s'agit de vis, les trous du cadre intérieur 7 peuvent être filetés pour recevoir les extrémités de ces vis 13.The assembly of the box 33 to the flexible wall 2 is made, as before, preferably by bolting or screwing 9 through the rim 34, the possible frame additional exterior 6, flexible wall 2 and frame 7. In the case of screws, the holes in the frame inside 7 can be threaded to receive the ends of these screws 13.

Le coffre 33 peut, bien entendu, être muni d'un couvercle 35 approprié : amovible, coulissant, ou de préférence pivotant comme illustré à la figure 5. Ce couvercle 35 est agencé de toute façon requise pour ce qui concerne l'étanchéité de sa fermeture par un joint périphérique, ses moyens de fermeture par verrou, etc.The trunk 33 can, of course, be provided with a appropriate cover: removable, sliding, or pivoting preference as shown in FIG. cover 35 is arranged anyway required for relates to the sealing of its closure by a seal device, locking means thereof, etc.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 5, le coffre 33 est agencé, de façon simple, avec un rebord 34 qui est sensiblement plan ; les cadres intérieur 7 et éventuellement extérieur 6 sont alors, eux aussi, sensiblement plans. Du fait de la courbure générale de la paroi du boudin gonflable 1, il en résulte des tensions inégales de cette paroi sur le pourtour de l'ouverture 4. De toute façon, le rebord 34 du coffre 33 s'étend approximativement dans un plan tangent du boudin gonflable 1 et il en résulte que ses bords parallèles à l'axe du boudin 1 sont rehaussés par rapport au boudin. Un tel agencement peut être considéré comme inesthétique.In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, the trunk 33 is arranged, in a simple manner, with a flange 34 which is substantially planar; the inner frames 7 and possibly outside 6 are then, too, substantially planes. Due to the general curvature of the wall of the inflatable ring 1, the result is tension unequal of this wall on the periphery of the opening 4. In any case, the rim 34 of the trunk 33 extends approximately in a tangent plane of the inflatable pudding 1 and it follows that its edges parallel to the axis of the boudin 1 are raised compared to the pudding. Such layout can be considered unsightly.

Pour éviter ces saillies, on peut avoir recours à l'agencement illustré à la figure 7A, dans lequel les deux parties du rebord 34 s'étendant transversalement au boudin 1 sont incurvées de manière à épouser la courbure du boudin 1. Les cadres intérieur et éventuellement extérieur, ainsi que le couvercle, sont, eux aussi, incurvés de la même manière. On constitue ainsi un coffre dont la partie visible s'intègre parfaitement, visuellement, dans la conformation générale du boudin gonflable 1.To avoid these projections, one can resort to the arrangement illustrated in FIG. 7A, in which both portions of the flange 34 extending transversely to the flange 1 are curved so as to fit the curvature of the 1. Inside frames and possibly outside, as well as the lid, are, too, curved in the same way. We thus create a safe whose visible part fits perfectly, visually, in the general conformation of the pudding inflatable 1.

Eventuellement, on peut avoir recours à une solution intermédiaire illustrée à la figure 7B, selon laquelle le rebord 34, ainsi que les cadres intérieur 7 et éventuellement extérieur 6 sont incurvés pour épouser la courbure du boudin gonflable 1 de la même manière que dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 7A, tandis que le couvercle 35 demeure plat comme dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5. Dans cet agencement, la partie supérieure du coffre 33 avec le couvercle 35 demeure certes en saillie légère au-dessus de la face courbe du boudin 1, mais la courbure du rebord 34 et des autres composants des moyens de fixation permet d'éliminer les inégalités de tension de la paroi du boudin 1 autour de l'ouverture 4.Eventually, one can resort to a intermediate solution illustrated in Figure 7B, according to which the rim 34, as well as the inner frames 7 and possibly outside 6 are curved to marry the curvature of the inflatable pudding 1 in the same way as in the embodiment of Figure 7A, while the lid 35 remains flat as in the mode of embodiment of FIG. 5. In this arrangement, the part top of the chest 33 with the lid 35 remains certainly projecting slightly above the curved face of the 1, but the curvature of the rim 34 and others components of the fastening means makes it possible to eliminate the unevenness of the wall of the coil 1 around the opening 4.

A la figure 8A est illustré, en vue éclatée et en coupe, un autre mode de réalisation des dispositions de la figure 5. Les deux cadres intérieur 7 et extérieur 6 sont pourvus de gorges respectives 8 propres à enserrer le renfort 5 formant jonc de retenue qui est solidarisé à la paroi 2 du boudin gonflable 1. Les deux cadres 6 et 7 sont solidarisés, en enserrant ladite paroi 2 du boudin gonflable 1, à l'aide de premiers moyens de fixation, par exemple des vis ou boulons 9 (schématisés par leurs axes) répartis autour du renfort 5.In Figure 8A is illustrated, in exploded view and in another embodiment of the provisions of the Figure 5. The two inner frames 7 and outer 6 are provided with respective grooves 8 capable of reinforcement 5 forming retaining ring which is secured to the wall 2 of the inflatable ring 1. The two frames 6 and 7 are secured, by enclosing said wall 2 of the flange inflatable 1, using first fixing means, by example of screws or bolts 9 (schematized by their axes) distributed around the reinforcement 5.

Grâce aux dispositions conformes à l'invention, on constitue un espace de rangement parfaitement intégré dans la structure de base de l'embarcation, qui n'affecte pas ladite structure, qui peut donc être mis en oeuvre quelle que soit la constitution de l'embarcation, et qui n'encombre en aucune manière l'espace intérieur de l'embarcation. Au surplus, les moyens d'étanchéité mis en oeuvre assurent une protection particulièrement efficace du boudin gonflable et la présence du coffre n'affecte en rien les caractéristiques de flottabilité.Thanks to the provisions according to the invention, is a perfectly integrated storage space in the basic structure of the craft, which does not affect said structure, which can therefore be implemented whatever the constitution of the boat, and who does not encumber in any way the interior space of the boat. In addition, the sealing means used particularly effective protection of the inflatable tube and the presence of the safe does not affect nothing buoyancy characteristics.

Le coffre 33 est alors solidarisé, par son rebord supérieur 34 qui repose sur le cadre supérieur 6, à ce seul cadre 6 à l'aide de seconds moyens de fixation tels que des vis ou boulons 36, lesquels, dans cet exemple de mise en oeuvre, s'étendent parallèlement aux vis ou boulons 9 précités. The trunk 33 is then secured by its rim superior 34 which rests on the upper frame 6, at this only frame 6 using second fixing means such as that screws or bolts 36, which in this example of implementation, extend parallel to the screws or bolts 9 above.

Cet agencement offre l'avantage d'une possibilité de démontage facile du coffre, tandis que dans l'agencement de la figure 6 un tel démontage était rendu plus complexe par le fait que le même organe de fixation (boulon, vis) assurait à la fois la fixation du coffre sur le cadre supérieur et la fixation des deux cadres sur la paroi du boudin gonflable.This arrangement offers the advantage of a possibility easy dismantling of the trunk, while in the arrangement of Figure 6 such disassembly was rendered more complex in that the same fastener (bolt, screw) ensured both the fastening of the trunk on the upper frame and the attachment of the two frames on the wall of the inflatable pudding.

A la figure 8B est illustrée une variante du mode de réalisation précédent. Ici, la fixation du coffre 33 ne se fait plus par solidarisation de son rebord 34 au cadre extérieur 6, mais se fait par solidarisation de la paroi latérale 37 du coffre à l'un des cadres 6, 7, par exemple au cadre intérieur 7 à l'aide de vis 38 s'étendant perpendiculairement aux vis 8 d'assemblage des deux cadres 6, 7 avec la paroi 2 du boudin gonflable 1, comme montré à la figure 8B.In Figure 8B is illustrated a variant of the mode previous realization. Here, the fastening of the trunk 33 does not is more for securing its rim 34 to the frame outside 6, but is by securing the wall side 37 of the chest to one of the frames 6, 7, for example to the inner frame 7 using screws 38 extending perpendicular to the assembly screws 8 of the two frames 6, 7 with the wall 2 of the inflatable bead 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 8B.

En outre, pour renforcer le coffre 33, la paroi latérale 37 de celui-ci présente une partie supérieure de dimension transversale supérieure à celle de la partie inférieure, de manière à former un épaulement 39 qui peut s'étendre sur le pourtour du coffre ou bien seulement sur deux faces en vis-à-vis. En outre, la tête de chaque vis 38 s'appuie sur une pièce d'appui 40, soit qu'il y ait une pièce d'appui 40 pour chaque vis 38, soit qu'il soit prévu une pièce d'appui 40 unique, épousant le contour intérieur du coffre 33 et en appui contre l'épaulement 39, cette pièce d'appui 40 unique formant un renfort périphérique intérieur du coffre.In addition, to reinforce the trunk 33, the wall 37 of the latter has an upper portion of transversal dimension greater than that of the part lower, so as to form a shoulder 39 which can extend around the trunk or only on two faces vis-à-vis. In addition, the head of each screw 38 relies on a support piece 40, that there is a support piece 40 for each screw 38, that is provided a single support piece 40, conforming to the inner contour of the chest 33 and bearing against the shoulder 39, this single support piece 40 forming a peripheral reinforcement inside the trunk.

Les agencements illustrés aux figures 8A et 8B permettent un démontage/remontage aisé et rapide du coffre 33 tout en assurant une bonne tension de la feuille de matériau (par exemple tissu enduit) constitutive de la paroi 2 du boudin gonflable 1 grâce au renfort 5 formant jonc qui est emprisonné dans le canal défini par les deux gorges 8 des cadres 6, 7 réunis.The arrangements illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B allow easy and quick disassembly / reassembly of the trunk 33 while ensuring a good tension of the sheet of material (eg coated fabric) constituting the wall 2 of the inflatable ring 1 thanks to the reinforcement 5 forming rush that is trapped in the channel defined by both gorges 8 frames 6, 7 together.

Un autre domaine d'application des dispositions de l'invention concerne les piscines gonflables. Un exemple d'une telle piscine, désignée dans son ensemble par la référence 41, est illustré à la figure 9. La piscine 41 est délimitée périmétriquement par un boudin pneumatique gonflable 1 de grand volume qui occupe toute la hauteur de la piscine et qui, inférieurement, est solidarisé de façon étanche à un fond (non visible). Le boudin gonflable 1 peut s'étendre selon un contour fermé, notamment rond (comme illustré) ou ovale, pour retenir un volume d'eau 42. Compte tenu du volume important du boudin gonflable 1 (qui constitue ici l'enceinte gonflable 1 mentionnée plus haut) et de sa section relativement grande, il est possible de l'équiper d'un coffre 33 de structure rigide dans les mêmes conditions qu'exposées plus haut pour l'équipement d'un boudin gonflable de flottabilité d'une embarcation pneumatique.Another area of application of the provisions of the invention relates to inflatable pools. An example such a swimming pool, designated as a whole by the reference 41, is illustrated in Figure 9. The pool 41 is defined perimetrically by a pneumatic coil inflatable 1 large volume that occupies the entire height of pool and which, below, is secured in a waterproof to a bottom (not visible). The inflatable pudding 1 can extend according to a closed contour, in particular round (as shown) or oval, to retain a volume of water 42. Given the large volume of the inflatable ring 1 (which is here the inflatable enclosure 1 mentioned more top) and its relatively large section, it is possible to equip it with a box 33 of rigid structure under the same conditions as explained above for the equipment of an inflatable flotation rod of a inflatable boat.

Le coffre 33 (qui constitue alors l'accessoire précité désigné génériquement par 3) peut être constitué comme indiqué précédemment et sa solidarisation au boudin gonflable peut être effectuée de la manière exposée en regard des figures 6, 8A ou 8B, et avoir recours aux configurations d'implantation sur le boudin illustrées aux figures 5, 7A et 7B.The trunk 33 (which is then the accessory above mentioned generically by 3) may be constituted as indicated above and its solidarity with the pudding inflatable can be carried out in the manner described in with reference to figures 6, 8A or 8B, and resort to configurations of implantation on the boudin illustrated at Figures 5, 7A and 7B.

Pour ce qui concerne plus spécifiquement la fixation du coffre 33 au boudin gonflable 1, on notera qu'il est possible de mettre en oeuvre d'autres moyens tels que le collage et/ou la soudure, eu égard aux conditions d'utilisation moins sévères que dans le cas des embarcations pneumatiques et aux efforts de tension moins élevés auxquels le matériau constitutif du boudin gonflable est soumis.As regards more specifically the fastening of the box 33 to the inflatable tube 1, it will be noted it is possible to implement other means such as bonding and / or welding, having regard to the conditions less severe than in the case of pneumatic craft and less stress to which the constitutive material of the blood sausage inflatable is subject.

Bien entendu, le coffre 33 pourra être conformé et agencé, notamment intérieurement, de toute manière souhaitable en rapport avec une éventuelle utilisation particulière. Ainsi, dans le cas de l'équipement d'une embarcation pneumatique, le coffre peut être pourvu, à l'intérieur, de moyens de fixation et/ou de cloisonnement appropriés au rangement de matériels de navigation. De même, dans le cas de l'équipement d'une piscine, le coffre peut être agencé pour le rangement d'objets/jouets flottants qui demeurent ainsi accessibles depuis l'eau. Dans tous les cas, et notamment pour l'équipement d'une piscine, on peut aussi envisager que le coffre soit agencé en glacière avec l'avantage intéressant qu'étant en majeure partie engagé à l'intérieur du boudin gonflable, le coffre est mieux protégé du soleil.Of course, the trunk 33 can be shaped and arranged, especially internally, anyway desirable in relation to possible use special. So, in the case of the equipment of a aircrafts, the trunk can be provided with inside, fixing means and / or partitioning suitable for storing navigation equipment. Of even, in the case of equipping a pool, the trunk can be arranged for storage of objects / toys floats that remain accessible from the water. In all cases, and especially for the equipment of a pool, we can also consider that the trunk is arranged in cooler with the interesting advantage that being in most of it engaged inside the inflatable pudding, the trunk is better protected from the sun.

A la figure 10 est illustré encore un autre domaine d'application des dispositions de l'invention, qui concerne les réservoirs souples pour liquides (eau, carburant, ...). Ici c'est la poche fermée à paroi souple qui constitue l'enceinte gonflable mentionnée plus haut, le gonflage de cette enceinte étant de type hydraulique et provoqué par le liquide introduit dans l'enceinte. Le réservoir souple 43 comprend une enceinte souple 1, de forme quelconque, qui peut être équipée d'un coffre 33 dans les mêmes conditions qu'exposées plus haut pour l'équipement d'un boudin gonflable de flottabilité d'une embarcation pneumatique. La solidarisation du coffre 33 à la paroi souple 2 de l'enceinte 1, notamment sur la face de dessus de celle-ci, peut être réalisée comme exposé précédemment en regard des figures 6, 8A et 8B. Un tel coffre 33 peut servir à recevoir un outillage nécessaire à l'exploitation du réservoir 43, par exemple pour l'actionnement d'une vanne 44 commandant l'introduction du liquide dans la poche ou son extraction hors de la poche, ou bien il peut servir à abriter des matériels de contrôle (mesure de pression, mesure de température, mesure de hauteur de remplissage) nécessaires à l'exploitation du réservoir.In Figure 10 is illustrated yet another scope of the provisions of the invention, which flexible tanks for liquids (water, fuel, ...). Here is the closed pocket with flexible wall which constitutes the inflatable enclosure mentioned above, the inflation of this chamber being of hydraulic type and caused by the liquid introduced into the enclosure. The flexible tank 43 comprises a flexible enclosure 1, any shape, which can be equipped with a safe 33 under the same conditions as explained above for the equipment of an inflatable flotation rod of a inflatable boat. The fastening of the safe 33 to the flexible wall 2 of the enclosure 1, in particular on the face top of it, can be performed as exposed previously with reference to FIGS. 6, 8A and 8B. Such chest 33 can be used to receive tools necessary for the exploitation of the tank 43, for example for the actuation of a valve 44 controlling the introduction of the liquid in the pocket or its extraction out of the pocket, or it can be used to house control equipment (pressure measurement, temperature measurement, measurement of filling height) necessary for the operation of the tank.

On comprendra, grâce aux exemples ci-dessus, que l'invention peut s'appliquer dans de nombreux domaines pour l'équipement d'enceintes gonflables diverses.It will be understood from the examples above that the invention can be applied in many fields for the equipment of various inflatable enclosures.

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  1. Apparatus comprising at least one inflatable enclosure (1) delimited by at least one flexible wall (2) and at least one accessory (3) secured to said flexible wall (2) of the enclosure, characterized by comprising:
    an opening (4) defined by an edge, provided in said flexible wall (2) of said inflatable enclosure (1), and a protruding reinforcement (5) secured to said flexible wall along the circumference of the edge of the opening (4),
    two substantially rigid frames (6, 7) designed substantially corresponding with said edge of the opening (4) in order to straddle the latter and each arranged on a respective side of the flexible wall (2), respectively outer frame (6) and inner frame (7), at least one of these frames (6, 7) comprising a groove (8) able to at least partially accommodate said reinforcement (5),
    clamping means (9) associated to at least the two frames (6, 7) in order to clamp the two frames against one another, trapping said reinforcement (5) in the groove (8),
    securing means for securing the accessory (3) to one of the frames (6, 7), and
    leakproofing means (10) providing leaktightness, with respect to the fluid used for inflating the enclosure, for the mounting of the accessory (3) on the flexible wall (2).
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the leakproofing means comprise a flexible bag (10) made of a leaktight material and secured in a leaktight manner to the inner face of the wall (2) of the inflatable enclosure (1) around the opening (4), said bag (10) extending inside the inflatable enclosure (1) and surrounding said accessory (3) in a leaktight manner.
  3. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the two frames (6, 7) comprise two respective grooves (8) situated opposite one another and together defining a retaining channel able to accommodate said reinforcement (5).
  4. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the clamping means (9) are screws or bolts distributed about the circumference of the opening (4).
  5. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the wall (2) bordering the opening (4), the inner frame (7) and the outer frame (6) are secured by adhesive bonding and/or welding.
  6. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a substantially rigid base (15) is provided for mounting the accessory (3), which base (15) extends at least partially inside the enclosure (1) and is equipped with a peripheral shoulder constituting the abovementioned inner frame (7).
  7. Apparatus according to Claim 6, characterized in that the base (15) is substantially in the form of a plate (17).
  8. Apparatus according to Claim 6, characterized in that the base (15) is substantially in the form of an open box (19).
  9. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the accessory (3) comprises a functional part (16) which is integral with the base (15).
  10. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the accessory (3) comprises a functional part (16) which is applied on the base (15) and fixed thereto.
  11. Apparatus according to Claim 8, characterized in that the accessory (3) is designed to be retractable, at least partially, inside the box (19).
  12. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the outer frame (6) is equipped with or covered on the outside with a decorative cap (31).
  13. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the accessory (3) is a substantially rigid compartment (33) which extends at least partially inside said inflatable enclosure (1) and which comprises a substantially rigid shoulder (34) protruding transversely with respect to the wall of the compartment and situated outside the wall (2) of the enclosure (1).
  14. Apparatus according to Claim 13, characterized in that the shoulder (34) of the compartment (33) constitutes said outer frame (6).
  15. Apparatus according to Claim 13, characterized in that the shoulder (34) of the compartment (33) is independent of said outer frame (6) and covers the latter.
  16. Apparatus according to Claims 4 and 15, characterized in that the shoulder (34) of the compartment (33) is fixed by said clamping means (9).
  17. Apparatus according to Claims 4 and 15, characterized in that the compartment (33) is secured to only one of the two frames (6, 7) by second fixing means (38) distinct from said clamping means (9).
  18. Apparatus according to Claim 17, characterized in that the lateral wall (37) of the compartment (33) has a ledge (39), and in that the second fixing means (38) comprise screws or bolts passing through said lateral wall (37) of the compartment (33) and engaged with one of the lower (7) or upper (6) frames, the heads of these screws or bolts bearing on a support piece (40) resting against said ledge (39).
  19. Apparatus according to Claim 18, characterized in that the support piece (40) is unique and in the form of a frame matching the inner peripheral contour of the compartment (33) in order to reinforce the latter.
  20. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 13 to 19, characterized in that the shoulder (34) of the compartment (33), the inner frame (7) and the outer frame (6) are substantially plane.
  21. Apparatus according to any one of Claims 13 to 19, characterized in that the shoulder (34) of the compartment (33), the inner frame (7) and the outer frame (6) are curved substantially to match the curvature of the flexible wall (2) of the inflatable enclosure (1).
  22. Pneumatically inflatable apparatus comprising at least one flank with at least one pneumatically inflatable fender (1), characterized in that said inflatable fender is an apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 21, said inflatable enclosure (1) being formed by said fender which receives said accessory (3).
  23. Pneumatic boat (11) comprising two lateral floats joined at the front to form a stem and braced by a rigid floor (13) and by a transom (14), each lateral float being formed by at least one pneumatically inflatable fender (1), characterized in that this inflatable fender (1) is an apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 21 equipped with at least one accessory (3).
  24. Inflatable swimming pool (41) delimited circumferentially by at least one pneumatically inflatable tube (1), characterized in that this tube (1) is an apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 21 equipped with at least one accessory (3).
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