EP1794387B1 - Assembly for making a railing or the like - Google Patents

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EP1794387B1
EP1794387B1 EP05802562A EP05802562A EP1794387B1 EP 1794387 B1 EP1794387 B1 EP 1794387B1 EP 05802562 A EP05802562 A EP 05802562A EP 05802562 A EP05802562 A EP 05802562A EP 1794387 B1 EP1794387 B1 EP 1794387B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
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  • the present invention relates to the field of the equipment of buildings, dwellings or civil constructions, more particularly the security and the decorative aspect of the exterior or interior open surfaces likely to accommodate people, such as in particular the terraces, the overhanging passages or like.
  • the invention relates more particularly to an assembly for the production of a railing or similar construction, and a railing made by means of such a set.
  • balustrades especially those made of a natural material such as wood, require for their realization a large number of different elements and tedious and specialized operations, especially at the place of installation, which usually entails the systematic use of a professional, even for simple constructions.
  • barriers or balustrades formed of hollow sections made of plastic material are known, the assembly between the posts and the rails being carried out by means of additional connecting pieces, in particular metal parts (see, in particular, EP-A-0 972 888 and US-2003/088395 ).
  • balustrades having a wood look or imitating a wooden balustrade, their constituent elements including a soul or a metal frame, covered with wood (see US-A-5,035,401 ).
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a solution allowing the production of a balustrade or the like made of a natural material, with a limited number of constituent elements and performing only relatively simple operations, while guaranteeing a rigid construction. keeping a good flexibility of adaptation to different configurations and using if possible exclusively the wood for the main structural elements at least.
  • the present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages while providing a solution to the above application.
  • FIGS. 1A , 1B , 2 and 6 show schematically parts of balustrade 1 made by means of a set for the realization of balustrades or similar constructions.
  • This assembly comprises, on the one hand, at least one set of panel 2 possibly pre-assembled and constituted by an upper profile 3 forming a handrail or upper smooth and a lower profile 4 forming a lower smooth and by one or more elements (s) filling mounted (s) between the two parallel sections 3 and 4 above and, secondly, at least two stud structures or posts 6 to be assembled with the opposite ends of said panel or two adjacent panels and to secure said or said panel (x) on the ground.
  • the structures of uprights or posts 6 each comprise at least one first cut or notch 7 having a section corresponding to that of the profile 3 forming a handrail or upper smooth and at least a second cut or notch 8 having a section corresponding to that of the profile 4 forming a lower rail
  • each panel 2 can be assembled with two structures of uprights or posts 6 by double interlocking of the profiles 3 and 4 directly in the respective cutouts or respective corresponding cuts 7 and 8 of each structure of post 6, this possibly after fitting to the appropriate length of the panel (s) concerned (s) 2 by cutting the two sections 3 and 4, the structures 6 and the profiles 3 and 4 at least being made of solid wood.
  • the railing panel assembly 2 may be either a preassembled panel or preassembled in the factory or shop, with or without its pole structure portions 6 mounted on its opposite ends, or as a set of separate parts to be assembled including the upper and lower sections 3 and 4 and the filling element or elements 5.
  • this or these last element (s) may consist of a plurality of individual elements spaced and arranged in a repetitive pattern, such as bars (straight or not), crosses Saint-André, plates or similar decorative and bonding elements, either in a single continuous element of the glass plate type, wood panel or the like, solid or openwork.
  • the assembly resulting from the double interlocking in the cuts 7 and 8 made in the mass of the posts or uprights 6) is in itself very rigid and resistant, without the need for a part or connecting element or locking additional (the locking of the assembly can be done by gluing or other).
  • the assembly of the elements 5 with the upper and lower rails 4 can also be realized, without any additional connecting or fixing part, by simply double fitting fitted opposite ends of said elements directly into cutouts. of conjugate form, formed in the faces of the smooth 3, 4 concerned (the locking of this assembly can also be ensured possibly by gluing or other).
  • the assembly for the production of balustrades 1 also comprises elements 9 for supporting and fixing to the ground in the form, each, of a part comprising, on the one hand, a base 10 and, on the other hand, a lug 11 or a mounting plate 11 'intended to be received in the lower part of an upright or column structure 6, or two holding and fixing plates intended to receive between them the lower part of a post or post structure the base 10 being optionally provided, on its face opposite the lug 11 or the mounting plate 11 ', of an anchoring finger 12.
  • the base 10 may be in the form of a flat plate ( Fig. 1A , 1B and 2 ), in the form of an elongate and folded plate engaging on the edge of a terrace or the like ( Fig. 6 ).
  • the two plates 11 "form with the base 10 a U-shaped piece (element 9) obtained by folding.
  • the lower part of the posts or uprights 6 is provided with a cut open towards the bottom of the post or post, in the form of a slot (preferably through and opening on the two opposite side faces, as well as on the face below).
  • the two sections 3 and 4 of the railing panel 2 may have identical sections, the notches or cutouts 7 and 8 of the uprights or columns 6 structures are also identical.
  • the two sections 3 and 4 of the balustrade panel 2 may have different sections, as well as the notches or cutouts 7 and 8 of the post or pillar structures 6.
  • the second notch or cutout 8 has an oblong hole shape in section and that the first notch or cut 7 has in section a shape resulting from the juxtaposition of two oblong holes along one of their longitudinal sides.
  • the upright or column structures 6 consist of single-piece or solid poles with a polygonal or rounded section (preferably square or rectangular) and comprise, on the one hand, one or more posts (x).
  • first 7 and a second 8 blind cutouts on the other hand, or intermediate post (s) provided with either a first 7 and a second 8 cutouts through two first cutouts 7 blinds and two second cutouts 8 blind disposed respectively at 180 ° from each other, and, finally, or angle post (s) provided (s) two first 7 and of two seconds 8 cuts, the cuts 7, 8 of the same type of corner posts being angularly offset from each other about the longitudinal axis of the corner post concerned, preferably 90 °.
  • each solid or integral pole 6 may be provided at its base with a receiving housing, in the form of a blind perforation for the force-fitting of a lug 11 of a support and function element 9, or of a slit-shaped cut-out in which the wafer 11 'of an element 9 can fit.
  • the fitting may possibly be locked by a screw-nut assembly.
  • each post or post structure 6 is formed by the longitudinal assembly of at least two parts of uprights or half-posts 13, 14, 15 of which at least one comprises a first and a second cutouts 7, 8.
  • post or post structures may be provided, namely, intermediate posts, end posts and corner posts (see Fig. 2 and 6 ).
  • the two cutouts 7, 8 opening on the respectively opposite faces of the post or upright structures 6, of each part of cuts 7, 8, are preferably non-communicating with each other, so as to maintain a wall of separation between them forming internal abutment wall for the ends of the smooth 3, 4 nested in them.
  • the cutouts 7, 8 opening on the faces adjacent to 90 ° are communicating only in the vicinity of the edge provided by these two faces, the ends of the rails nested in these cuts then having beveled portions mutually abutting.
  • the cuts 7 and 8 of the cutting pairs are simply blind and are not communicating with each other.
  • each post structure 6 forming an intermediate post between two adjacent and aligned panels of the balustrade 2 is constituted by two identical half-posts 13 each provided with a first 7 and a second one. a second 8 cuts, through or not, said half-posts 13 being assembled back-to-back, for example by screw-nut-washer assemblies 16, 16 ', with alignment of cuts 7, 8 of the same type between them ( Fig. 3 ).
  • each pole structure 6 forming an end pole is constituted by two half-posts 13 and 14 of identical external shapes, one of which 13 is provided with a first and a second cutouts 7 and 8 and the other 14 has neither first nor second cut, said half-posts 13 and 14 being assembled back to back, for example by sets 16, 16 'screw-nut -rondelle ( Fig. 4 ).
  • each pole structure 6 forming an angle post between two perpendicular balustrade panels 2 is constituted by an end post 13, 14, pre-assembled with one balustrade panels 2 and on which is fixed laterally, for example by means of sets 16, 16 'screw-nut-washer or wood screws, a half-pole 15 provided with a first and a second cutouts 7 and 8 and mounted on the other balustrade panel 2 competing at the angle, the latter half-pole 15 being devoid of its upper part ( Fig. 5 ).
  • each pole structure 6 forming a corner post between two balustrade panels 2 is constituted by the two end posts 13, 14 of the two railing panels 2 concurrently at said angle and by an assembly cleat 17 interconnecting the two half-posts 14 having no cutting of said two end posts 13, 14, positioning mutually at a given angle, a cover plate 18 decorative being optionally reported externally on said corner post structure 6 to hide said assembly batten 17 and close the open space between the two end posts 13, 14 ( Fig. 6 ).
  • each end pole structure 13, 14 or intermediate 13, 13, the half-posts 13 and 13; 13 and 14 assembled back to back each comprise, at their faces in contact and near their lower ends, a recess 20 forming by cooperation with the recess of the other half-pole, a receiving housing adjusted to the mounting plate 11 'of a support member and fixing 9, the securing the latter with said half-posts 13, 14 being made by means of screw-nut-washer assemblies 16, 16 'passing through said half-columns and said plate at corresponding holes.
  • the upper sections 3 may constitute a handrail.
  • the assembly may comprise one or more elongate element (s) 19 of upper covering, intended (s) to be fixed (s) on the upper parts of the post structures 6 to form a running hand (possibly under shape of two elongated plate-shaped elements superimposed).
  • the column structures 6 have a substantially square or rectangular section and the element (s) constituting (s) said post structures 6, as well as the upper 3 and lower 4 sections of the balustrade panels 2 possibly pre-assembled, are made solid wood, preferably coated with a protective layer or treated to be rotproof (increased resistance to climatic agents).
  • the protective layer can be applied at the factory or by the installer or the individual before or after mounting the railing in situ.
  • the profiled rails 3 and 4 may be formed either from a piece of wood in one piece or in one piece, or possibly by laminating two or more parts or layers of solid wood (laminate type structure). glued, laminated or butted), possibly of different species.
  • the wood used will preferably be a rigid wood and having good structural cohesion (as examples: fir, spruce, beech or the like).
  • the wood will have sufficient durability (natural or conferred by treatment) to withstand bad weather and insect attack (for example: larch, oak, spruce treated autoclave, exotic wood or similar) .
  • Such an assembly will comprise a sufficient number of balustrade panels 2, half-posts 13, 14 and 15 and fixing and support elements 9, as well as a sufficient number of screw-nut-washer assemblies 16, 16 and screw-anchor assemblies or the like for fixing the elements to the ground 9.
  • the different standard panels 2 are cut or sawed at different calculated lengths.
  • Modules can then be prepared, each comprising a balustrade panel 2 cut to the appropriate length and on which are assembled, at its two opposite ends, half-posts provided with first and second cutouts 7 and 8.
  • the invention also relates to a balustrade for terrace or the like, characterized in that it is formed of an assembly of constituent elements 2, 6, 9, 19 forming part of an assembly as described above.
  • the invention makes it possible to provide a simple solution for producing railings or similar barriers, with a limited number of standard elements while leaving a great freedom in terms of appearance, type and dimensioning.
  • assembly and installation can easily be done by a person unqualified and do not require any additional connecting or joining parts at the posts / smooth links (or filling / smooth elements).
  • the cuts made in the posts act as bearing and mounting bearings and receive directly (with fitted fitting) the ends of the profiled rails, simply cut to the appropriate length (locking assembly is performed for example by internal bonding in the cuts, so invisible).
  • the assembly of the filling elements is advantageously performed by direct mounting in cutouts in these smooth (no bonding element / eventual locking by bonding ).

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des équipements des immeubles, des habitations ou des constructions civiles, plus particulièrement la sécurité et l'aspect décoratif des surfaces extérieures ou intérieures ouvertes susceptibles d'accueillir des personnes, telles que notamment les terrasses, les passages surplombants ou analogues.The present invention relates to the field of the equipment of buildings, dwellings or civil constructions, more particularly the security and the decorative aspect of the exterior or interior open surfaces likely to accommodate people, such as in particular the terraces, the overhanging passages or like.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un ensemble pour la réalisation d'une balustrade ou d'une construction similaire, ainsi qu'une balustrade réalisée au moyen d'un tel ensemble.The invention relates more particularly to an assembly for the production of a railing or similar construction, and a railing made by means of such a set.

Actuellement, les balustrades, en particulier celles réalisées en un matériau naturel tel que le bois, nécessitent pour leur réalisation un grand nombre d'éléments différents et des opérations fastidieuses et spécialisées, notamment sur le lieu de l'installation, ce qui entraîne généralement le recours systématique à un professionnel, même pour des constructions simples.Currently, balustrades, especially those made of a natural material such as wood, require for their realization a large number of different elements and tedious and specialized operations, especially at the place of installation, which usually entails the systematic use of a professional, even for simple constructions.

Il en résulte naturellement un prix de revient élevé.This naturally results in a high cost price.

Par ailleurs, on connaît des barrières ou balustrades formées de profilés creux en matériau plastique, l'assemblage entre les poteaux et les lisses étant réalisé au moyen de pièces de liaison supplémentaires, notamment métalliques (voir notamment EP-A-0 972 888 et US-A-2003/088395 ).Furthermore, barriers or balustrades formed of hollow sections made of plastic material are known, the assembly between the posts and the rails being carried out by means of additional connecting pieces, in particular metal parts (see, in particular, EP-A-0 972 888 and US-2003/088395 ).

On connaît également des balustrades ayant un aspect bois ou imitant une balustrade en bois, leurs éléments constitutifs comprenant toutefois une âme ou une armature en métal, recouverte de bois (voir US-A-5 035 401 ).Also known are balustrades having a wood look or imitating a wooden balustrade, their constituent elements including a soul or a metal frame, covered with wood (see US-A-5,035,401 ).

Ces barrières ou balustrades connues font également état d'un prix de revient élevé et sont difficiles, voire impossibles à installer pour une personne non qualifiée.These known barriers or balustrades also report a high cost and are difficult or impossible to install for an unqualified person.

La présente invention a pour but de proposer une solution autorisant la réalisation d'une balustrade ou analogue en un matériau naturel, avec un nombre limité d'éléments constitutifs et en n'exécutant que des opérations relativement simples, ce tout en garantissant une construction rigide en conservant une bonne flexibilité d'adaptation à différentes configurations et en utilisant si possible exclusivement le bois pour les éléments structurels principaux au moins.The object of the present invention is to propose a solution allowing the production of a balustrade or the like made of a natural material, with a limited number of constituent elements and performing only relatively simple operations, while guaranteeing a rigid construction. keeping a good flexibility of adaptation to different configurations and using if possible exclusively the wood for the main structural elements at least.

Par le document FR-A-2 611 782 , on connaît un ensemble pour la réalisation d'une balustrade ou analogue selon le préambule de la revendication 1.By the document FR-A-2,611,782 , there is known an assembly for producing a balustrade or the like according to the preamble of claim 1.

Toutefois, dans cet ensemble connu, les extrémités des profilés supérieur et inférieur, formant respectivement lisse supérieure et lisse inférieure, doivent être spécifiquement usinées. De plus, plusieurs types de poteaux doivent être prévus et leur assemblage avec les différentes lisses peut s'avérer fastidieux.However, in this known assembly, the ends of the upper and lower profiles, forming upper and lower smooth respectively, must be specifically machined. In addition, several types of posts must be provided and their assembly with the different smooth can be tedious.

La présente invention a pour but de surmonter ces inconvénients tout en proposant une solution répondant à la demande précitée.The present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages while providing a solution to the above application.

Cet objectif est atteint grâce aux caractéristiques de la partie caractérisante de la revendication 1, en combinaison avec les caractéristiques du préambule de cette revendication.This objective is achieved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1, in combination with the features of the preamble of this claim.

L'invention sera mieux comprise, grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte à un mode de réalisation préféré, donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et expliqué avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1A et 1B sont des vues éclatées en perspective d'une portion de balustrade réalisée avec un ensemble selon deux variantes d'un mode de réalisation ne faisant pas partie de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'une portion de balustrade réalisée avec un ensemble selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue partielle de détail montrant la réalisation d'un poteau intermédiaire en accord avec le mode de réalisation précité de l'invention;
  • la figure 4 est une vue partielle de détail montrant la réalisation d'un poteau d'extrémité en accord avec le mode de réalisation précité de l'invention,
  • les figures 5A et 5B sont des vues partielles de détail montrant la réalisation d'un poteau d'angle en accord avec le mode de réalisation précité de l'invention, en partie haute (fig. 5A) et en partie basse (fig. 5B) et,
  • la figure 6 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'une portion de balustrade réalisée avec un ensemble selon une variante du mode de réalisation de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood, thanks to the following description, which refers to a preferred embodiment, given by way of non-limiting example, and explained with reference to the attached schematic drawings, in which:
  • the Figures 1A and 1B are exploded perspective views of a railing portion made with an assembly according to two variants of an embodiment not forming part of the invention;
  • the figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a balustrade portion made with an assembly according to one embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 3 is a partial detail view showing the realization of an intermediate post in accordance with the aforementioned embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 4 is a partial detail view showing the realization of an end post in accordance with the aforementioned embodiment of the invention,
  • the Figures 5A and 5B are partial views of detail showing the realization of a corner post in accordance with the above embodiment of the invention, in the upper part ( Fig. 5A ) and in the lower part ( Fig. 5B ) and,
  • the figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a balustrade portion made with an assembly according to a variant of the embodiment of the invention.

Les figures 1A, 1B, 2 et 6 montrent de manière schématique des parties de balustrade 1 réalisées au moyen d'un ensemble pour la réalisation de balustrades ou de constructions similaires. Cet ensemble comprend, d'une part, au moins un ensemble de panneau 2 éventuellement prémonté et constitué par un profilé supérieur 3 formant main courante ou lisse supérieure et un profilé inférieur 4 formant lisse inférieure et par un ou des élément(s) de remplissage monté(s) entre les deux profilés parallèles 3 et 4 précités et, d'autre part, au moins deux structures de montants ou de poteaux 6 destinées à être assemblées avec les extrémités opposées dudit panneau ou de deux panneaux contigus et à solidariser ledit ou lesdits panneau(x) au sol.The Figures 1A , 1B , 2 and 6 show schematically parts of balustrade 1 made by means of a set for the realization of balustrades or similar constructions. This assembly comprises, on the one hand, at least one set of panel 2 possibly pre-assembled and constituted by an upper profile 3 forming a handrail or upper smooth and a lower profile 4 forming a lower smooth and by one or more elements (s) filling mounted (s) between the two parallel sections 3 and 4 above and, secondly, at least two stud structures or posts 6 to be assembled with the opposite ends of said panel or two adjacent panels and to secure said or said panel (x) on the ground.

Conformément à l'invention, les structures de montants ou de poteaux 6 comportent chacun au moins une première découpe ou entaille 7 présentant une section correspondant à celle du profilé 3 formant main courante ou lisse supérieure et au moins une seconde découpe ou entaille 8 présentant une section correspondant à celle du profilé 4 formant lisse inférieure, chaque panneau 2 pouvant être assemblé avec deux structures de montants ou de poteaux 6 par double emboîtement des profilés 3 et 4 directement dans les découpes ou entailles adaptées respectivement correspondantes 7 et 8 de chaque structure de poteau 6, ce éventuellement après mise à la longueur adéquate du ou des panneau(x) concerné(s) 2 par découpe des deux profilés 3 et 4, les structures 6 et les profilés 3 et 4 au moins étant réalisés en bois massif.According to the invention, the structures of uprights or posts 6 each comprise at least one first cut or notch 7 having a section corresponding to that of the profile 3 forming a handrail or upper smooth and at least a second cut or notch 8 having a section corresponding to that of the profile 4 forming a lower rail, each panel 2 can be assembled with two structures of uprights or posts 6 by double interlocking of the profiles 3 and 4 directly in the respective cutouts or respective corresponding cuts 7 and 8 of each structure of post 6, this possibly after fitting to the appropriate length of the panel (s) concerned (s) 2 by cutting the two sections 3 and 4, the structures 6 and the profiles 3 and 4 at least being made of solid wood.

L'ensemble de panneau de balustrade 2 pourra consister soit en un panneau prémonté ou préassemblé en usine ou en atelier, avec ou sans ses parties de structure de poteau 6 montées sur ses extrémités opposées, soit en un ensemble de pièces séparées à assembler comprenant les profilés supérieur et inférieur 3 et 4 et l'élément ou les éléments de remplissage 5.The railing panel assembly 2 may be either a preassembled panel or preassembled in the factory or shop, with or without its pole structure portions 6 mounted on its opposite ends, or as a set of separate parts to be assembled including the upper and lower sections 3 and 4 and the filling element or elements 5.

Par ailleurs, ce ou ces dernier(s) élément(s) 5 peu(ven)t consister soit en une pluralité d'éléments individuels espacés et arrangés selon un motif répétitif, tels que des barreaux (droits ou non), des croix de Saint-André, des plaques ou des éléments décoratifs et de liaisonnement analogues, soit en un unique élément continu du type plaque de verre, panneau de bois ou analogue, plein ou ajouré.Moreover, this or these last element (s) may consist of a plurality of individual elements spaced and arranged in a repetitive pattern, such as bars (straight or not), crosses Saint-André, plates or similar decorative and bonding elements, either in a single continuous element of the glass plate type, wood panel or the like, solid or openwork.

Ainsi, grâce à la structure profilée des lisses inférieure et supérieure et à la répétitivité ou continuité (constance) du motif des panneaux de balustrade 2 préassemblés, conjuguée à l'assemblage par emboîtement (verrouillage éventuel par collage ou autre) des structures de poteaux 6 avec lesdits panneaux 2, il est très aisé de réaliser des balustrades de tailles ou de configurations différentes avec un nombre très limité d'éléments de construction standards (panneaux + structures de poteaux).Thus, thanks to the profiled structure of the lower and upper rails and to the repetitiveness or continuity (constancy) of the pattern of the pre-assembled balustrade panels 2, combined with the interlocking assembly (possibly locking by gluing or otherwise) of the post structures 6 with said panels 2, it is very easy to make balustrades of different sizes or configurations with a very limited number of standard building elements (panels + pole structures).

En outre, l'assemblage résultant du double emboîtement (dans les découpes 7 et 8 réalisées dans la masse des poteaux ou montants 6) est en lui-même très rigide et résistant, sans nécessiter de pièce ou d'élément de liaison ou de verrouillage additionnel (le verrouillage de l'assemblage peut se faire par collage ou autre).In addition, the assembly resulting from the double interlocking (in the cuts 7 and 8 made in the mass of the posts or uprights 6) is in itself very rigid and resistant, without the need for a part or connecting element or locking additional (the locking of the assembly can be done by gluing or other).

Comme cela ressort des figures annexées, l'assemblage des éléments 5 avec les lisses supérieure 3 et inférieure 4 peut également être réalisé, sans pièce de liaison ou de fixation additionnelle, par simple double emboîtement ajusté des extrémités opposées desdits éléments 5 directement dans des découpes de forme conjuguée, ménagées dans les faces des lisses 3, 4 concernées (le verrouillage de cet assemblage peut également être assuré éventuellement par collage ou autre).As can be seen from the appended figures, the assembly of the elements 5 with the upper and lower rails 4 can also be realized, without any additional connecting or fixing part, by simply double fitting fitted opposite ends of said elements directly into cutouts. of conjugate form, formed in the faces of the smooth 3, 4 concerned (the locking of this assembly can also be ensured possibly by gluing or other).

Selon une première caractéristique de l'invention, illustrée par exemple sur les figures 2 et 6, l'ensemble pour la réalisation de balustrades 1 comprend également des éléments 9 de support et de fixation au sol sous la forme, chacun, d'une pièce comprenant, d'une part, une embase 10 et, d'autre part, soit un ergot 11 ou une plaquette 11' de montage destiné(e) à être reçu(e) dans la partie basse d'une structure de montant ou de poteau 6, soit deux plaquettes 11" de maintien et de fixation destinées à recevoir entre elles la partie basse d'une structure de montant ou de poteau l'embase 10 étant éventuellement pourvue, sur sa face opposée à l'ergot 11 ou à la plaquette 11' de montage, d'un doigt d'ancrage 12.According to a first feature of the invention, illustrated for example on figures 2 and 6 , the assembly for the production of balustrades 1 also comprises elements 9 for supporting and fixing to the ground in the form, each, of a part comprising, on the one hand, a base 10 and, on the other hand, a lug 11 or a mounting plate 11 'intended to be received in the lower part of an upright or column structure 6, or two holding and fixing plates intended to receive between them the lower part of a post or post structure the base 10 being optionally provided, on its face opposite the lug 11 or the mounting plate 11 ', of an anchoring finger 12.

L'embase 10 pourra se présenter soit sous la forme d'une plaque plane (fig. 1A, 1B et 2), soit sous la forme d'une plaquette allongée et pliée venant en prise sur le bord d'une terrasse ou analogue (fig. 6).The base 10 may be in the form of a flat plate ( Fig. 1A , 1B and 2 ), in the form of an elongate and folded plate engaging on the edge of a terrace or the like ( Fig. 6 ).

Dans l'exemple illustré sur la figure 1A, les deux plaquettes 11" forment avec l'embase 10 une pièce en U (élément 9) obtenue par pliage.In the example shown on the Figure 1A , the two plates 11 "form with the base 10 a U-shaped piece (element 9) obtained by folding.

Selon un exemple non illustré, la partie inférieure des poteaux ou montants 6 est pourvue d'une découpe ouverte vers le bas du poteau ou montant, en forme de fente (préférentiellement traversante et débouchant sur les deux faces latérales opposées, ainsi que sur la face inférieure).According to an example not shown, the lower part of the posts or uprights 6 is provided with a cut open towards the bottom of the post or post, in the form of a slot (preferably through and opening on the two opposite side faces, as well as on the face below).

Dans cette découpe s'emboîte la plaquette 11' de l'élément 9, ce montage par emboîtement étant verrouillé de manière amovible par une vis traversante. Une telle variante de réalisation permettra d'effectuer le montage d'une portion de balustrade (poteaux 6 + panneau 2) par engagement latéral des plaquettes dans les fentes correspondantes (mouvement de translation de la portion de balustrade).In this cut-out fits the plate 11 'of the element 9, this interlocking assembly being removably locked by a through screw. Such an alternative embodiment will allow the assembly of a railing portion (posts 6 + panel 2) by lateral engagement of the plates in the corresponding slots (translational movement of the railing portion).

Comme le montre la figure 6, les deux profilés 3 et 4 de panneau de balustrade 2 peuvent présenter des sections identiques, les entailles ou découpes 7 et 8 des structures de montants ou de poteaux 6 étant également identiques.As shown in figure 6 , the two sections 3 and 4 of the railing panel 2 may have identical sections, the notches or cutouts 7 and 8 of the uprights or columns 6 structures are also identical.

En variante et comme le montrent les figures 1A, 1B et 2 à 5 des dessins annexés, les deux profilés 3 et 4 de panneau de balustrade 2 peuvent présenter des sections différentes, de même que les entailles ou découpes 7 et 8 des structures de montants ou de poteaux 6.In a variant and as shown by Figures 1A , 1B and 2 to 5 In the accompanying drawings, the two sections 3 and 4 of the balustrade panel 2 may have different sections, as well as the notches or cutouts 7 and 8 of the post or pillar structures 6.

Afin de fournir un emboîtement rigide en torsion et simultanément de faciliter la fabrication, et notamment l'usinage, des structures de poteaux ou de montants, il peut être avantageusement prévu que la seconde entaille ou découpe 8 présente en section une forme de trou oblong et que la première entaille ou découpe 7 présente en section une forme résultant de la juxtaposition de deux trous oblongs le long d'un de leurs côtés longitudinaux.In order to provide rigid interlocking in torsion and at the same time to facilitate the manufacture, and in particular the machining, of column or stud structures, it can be advantageously provided that the second notch or cutout 8 has an oblong hole shape in section and that the first notch or cut 7 has in section a shape resulting from the juxtaposition of two oblong holes along one of their longitudinal sides.

Conformément à un mode de réalisation ne faisant pas partie de l'invention, ressortant de les figures 1A et 1B des dessins annexés, les structures de montants ou de poteaux 6 consistent en des poteaux d'un seul tenant ou massifs à section polygonale ou arrondie (préférentiellement carrée ou rectangulaire) et comprennent, d'une part, un ou des poteau(x) d'extrémité muni(s) d'une première 7 et d'une seconde 8 découpes borgnes, d'autre part, un ou des poteau(x) intermédiaires muni(s) soit d'une première 7 et d'une seconde 8 découpes traversantes, soit de deux premières découpes 7 borgnes et de deux secondes découpes 8 borgnes disposées respectivement à 180° l'une de l'autre, et, enfin, un ou des poteau(x) d'angle muni(s) de deux premières 7 et de deux secondes 8 découpes, les découpes 7, 8 de même type des poteaux d'angle étant décalées angulairement l'une de l'autre autour de l'axe longitudinal du poteau d'angle concerné, préférentiellement de 90°.According to an embodiment not forming part of the invention, emerging from the Figures 1A and 1B In the accompanying drawings, the upright or column structures 6 consist of single-piece or solid poles with a polygonal or rounded section (preferably square or rectangular) and comprise, on the one hand, one or more posts (x). end provided with a first 7 and a second 8 blind cutouts, on the other hand, or intermediate post (s) provided with either a first 7 and a second 8 cutouts through two first cutouts 7 blinds and two second cutouts 8 blind disposed respectively at 180 ° from each other, and, finally, or angle post (s) provided (s) two first 7 and of two seconds 8 cuts, the cuts 7, 8 of the same type of corner posts being angularly offset from each other about the longitudinal axis of the corner post concerned, preferably 90 °.

En vue de sa solidarisation au moyen d'un élément 9 à ergot 11, chaque poteau massif ou d'un seul tenant 6 peut être pourvu à sa base d'un logement de réception, sous la forme d'une perforation borgne pour l'emmanchement à force d'un ergot 11 d'un élément de support et de fonction 9, ou d'une découpe en forme de fente dans laquelle peut s'emboîter la plaquette 11' d'un élément 9. L'emmanchement pourra éventuellement être verrouillé par un ensemble vis-écrou.In order to secure it by means of an element 9 with pin 11, each solid or integral pole 6 may be provided at its base with a receiving housing, in the form of a blind perforation for the force-fitting of a lug 11 of a support and function element 9, or of a slit-shaped cut-out in which the wafer 11 'of an element 9 can fit. The fitting may possibly be locked by a screw-nut assembly.

Conformément à l'invention, et comme ressortant des figures 2 à 6 des dessins annexés, chaque structure de poteau ou de montant 6 est formé par l'assemblage longitudinal d'au moins deux parties de montants ou demi-poteaux 13, 14, 15 dont l'un(e) au moins comporte une première et une seconde découpes 7, 8.In accordance with the invention, and as Figures 2 to 6 In the accompanying drawings, each post or post structure 6 is formed by the longitudinal assembly of at least two parts of uprights or half-posts 13, 14, 15 of which at least one comprises a first and a second cutouts 7, 8.

Comme précédemment, trois types de structures de poteaux ou de montants pourront être prévus, à savoir, des poteaux intermédiaires, des poteaux d'extrémité et des poteaux d'angle (voir fig. 2 et 6).As before, three types of post or post structures may be provided, namely, intermediate posts, end posts and corner posts (see Fig. 2 and 6 ).

Pour les poteaux 6 intermédiaires, les deux découpes 7, 8 débouchant sur les faces respectivement opposées des structures de poteaux ou de montants 6, de chaque partie de découpes 7, 8, sont préférentiellement non communicantes entre elles, de manière à conserver une paroi de séparation entre elles formant paroi de butée interne pour les extrémités des lisses 3, 4 emboîtées en elles.For the intermediate posts 6, the two cutouts 7, 8 opening on the respectively opposite faces of the post or upright structures 6, of each part of cuts 7, 8, are preferably non-communicating with each other, so as to maintain a wall of separation between them forming internal abutment wall for the ends of the smooth 3, 4 nested in them.

Pour les structures de poteaux ou de montants d'angle 6 de faibles sections, les découpes 7, 8 débouchant sur les faces adjacentes à 90° ne sont communicantes qu'à proximité de l'arête fournie par ces deux faces, les extrémités des lisses emboîtées dans ces découpes présentant alors des portions biseautées mutuellement en butée.For the structures of posts or angle posts 6 of small sections, the cutouts 7, 8 opening on the faces adjacent to 90 ° are communicating only in the vicinity of the edge provided by these two faces, the ends of the rails nested in these cuts then having beveled portions mutually abutting.

Pour les poteaux ou montants d'angle 6 de section plus importante, les découpes 7 et 8 des paires de découpe sont simplement borgnes et ne sont pas communicantes entre elles.For poles or corner posts 6 of larger section, the cuts 7 and 8 of the cutting pairs are simply blind and are not communicating with each other.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention dans son mode de réalisation, chaque structure de poteau 6 formant poteau intermédiaire entre deux panneaux de la balustrade 2 contigus et alignés est constituée par deux demi-poteaux identiques 13 pourvus chacun d'une première 7 et d'une seconde 8 découpes, traversantes ou non, lesdits demi-poteaux 13 étant assemblés dos à dos, par exemple par des ensembles vis-écrou-rondelle 16, 16', avec alignement des découpes 7, 8 de même type entre elles (fig. 3).According to one characteristic of the invention in its embodiment, each post structure 6 forming an intermediate post between two adjacent and aligned panels of the balustrade 2 is constituted by two identical half-posts 13 each provided with a first 7 and a second one. a second 8 cuts, through or not, said half-posts 13 being assembled back-to-back, for example by screw-nut-washer assemblies 16, 16 ', with alignment of cuts 7, 8 of the same type between them ( Fig. 3 ).

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention dans son mode de réalisation, chaque structure de poteau 6 formant poteau d'extrémité est constituée par deux demi-poteaux 13 et 14 de formes extérieures identiques dont l'un 13 est pourvu d'une première et d'une seconde découpes 7 et 8 et dont l'autre 14 ne comporte ni de première, ni de seconde découpe, lesdits demi-poteaux 13 et 14 étant assemblés dos à dos, par exemple par des ensembles 16, 16' vis-écrou-rondelle (fig. 4).According to another characteristic of the invention in its embodiment, each pole structure 6 forming an end pole is constituted by two half-posts 13 and 14 of identical external shapes, one of which 13 is provided with a first and a second cutouts 7 and 8 and the other 14 has neither first nor second cut, said half-posts 13 and 14 being assembled back to back, for example by sets 16, 16 'screw-nut -rondelle ( Fig. 4 ).

En accord avec une première variante du mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque structure de poteau 6 formant poteau d'angle entre deux panneaux de balustrade 2 perpendiculaires, est constituée par un poteau d'extrémité 13, 14, préassemblé avec l'un des panneaux de balustrade 2 et sur lequel est fixé latéralement, par exemple par l'intermédiaire d'ensembles 16, 16' vis-écrou-rondelle ou de vis à bois, un demi-poteau 15 pourvu d'une première et d'une seconde découpes 7 et 8 et monté sur l'autre panneau de balustrade 2 concourant au niveau de l'angle, ce dernier demi-poteau 15 étant dépourvu de sa partie supérieure (fig. 5).According to a first variant of the embodiment of the invention, each pole structure 6 forming an angle post between two perpendicular balustrade panels 2, is constituted by an end post 13, 14, pre-assembled with one balustrade panels 2 and on which is fixed laterally, for example by means of sets 16, 16 'screw-nut-washer or wood screws, a half-pole 15 provided with a first and a second cutouts 7 and 8 and mounted on the other balustrade panel 2 competing at the angle, the latter half-pole 15 being devoid of its upper part ( Fig. 5 ).

En accord avec une seconde variante du mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque structure de poteau 6 formant poteau d'angle entre deux panneaux de balustrade 2, est constituée par les deux poteaux d'extrémité 13, 14 des deux panneaux de balustrade 2 concourant au niveau dudit angle et par un tasseau d'assemblage 17 reliant entre eux les deux demi-poteaux 14 ne comportant aucune découpe desdits deux poteaux d'extrémité 13, 14, en les positionnant mutuellement selon un angle donné, une plaque de recouvrement 18 décorative étant éventuellement rapportée extérieurement sur ladite structure de poteau d'angle 6 pour cacher ledit tasseau d'assemblage 17 et fermer l'espace ouvert entre les deux poteaux d'extrémité 13, 14 (fig. 6).In accordance with a second variant of the embodiment of the invention, each pole structure 6 forming a corner post between two balustrade panels 2, is constituted by the two end posts 13, 14 of the two railing panels 2 concurrently at said angle and by an assembly cleat 17 interconnecting the two half-posts 14 having no cutting of said two end posts 13, 14, positioning mutually at a given angle, a cover plate 18 decorative being optionally reported externally on said corner post structure 6 to hide said assembly batten 17 and close the open space between the two end posts 13, 14 ( Fig. 6 ).

Ainsi, grâce à l'invention il est possible de réaliser trois types de poteaux composites ayant des fonctions différentes en utilisant seulement trois éléments constitutifs différents, ces derniers étant en outre obtenus par usinage d'un unique élément de base (demi-poteau non usiné).Thus, thanks to the invention it is possible to produce three types of composite posts having different functions using only three different constituent elements, the latter being further obtained by machining a single base element (unmachined half-post ).

En vue d'obtenir une fixation rigide et cachée avec un support à distance du sol pour les montants ou poteaux, chaque structure de poteau d'extrémité 13, 14 ou intermédiaire 13, 13, les demi-poteaux 13 et 13 ; 13 et 14 assemblés dos à dos comportent, chacun, au niveau de leurs faces en contact et à proximité de leurs extrémités inférieures, un renfoncement 20 formant par coopération avec le renfoncement de l'autre demi-poteau, un logement de réception ajustée de la plaquette de montage 11' d'un élément de support et de fixation 9, la solidarisation de ce dernier avec lesdits demi-poteaux 13, 14 étant réalisée au moyen d'ensembles vis-écrou-rondelle 16, 16' traversant lesdits demi-poteaux et ladite plaquette au niveau d'orifices correspondants.In order to obtain a rigid and hidden fixation with a support at a distance from the ground for the uprights or posts, each end pole structure 13, 14 or intermediate 13, 13, the half-posts 13 and 13; 13 and 14 assembled back to back each comprise, at their faces in contact and near their lower ends, a recess 20 forming by cooperation with the recess of the other half-pole, a receiving housing adjusted to the mounting plate 11 'of a support member and fixing 9, the securing the latter with said half-posts 13, 14 being made by means of screw-nut-washer assemblies 16, 16 'passing through said half-columns and said plate at corresponding holes.

Comme cela ressort des figures 1A, 1B et 2 à 5, les profilés supérieurs 3 peuvent constituer une main courante.As is apparent from Figures 1A , 1B and 2 to 5 , the upper sections 3 may constitute a handrail.

En variante, et comme le montre la figure 6, l'ensemble peut comporter un ou des élément(s) allongé(s) 19 de recouvrement supérieur, destiné(s) à être fixé(s) sur les parties supérieures des structures de poteaux 6 pour former une main courant filante (éventuellement sous forme de deux éléments allongés en forme de plaque superposés).Alternatively, and as shown in figure 6 the assembly may comprise one or more elongate element (s) 19 of upper covering, intended (s) to be fixed (s) on the upper parts of the post structures 6 to form a running hand (possibly under shape of two elongated plate-shaped elements superimposed).

Préférentiellement, les structures de poteaux 6 présentent une section sensiblement carrée ou rectangulaire et l'élément ou les éléments constitutif(s) desdites structures de poteaux 6, ainsi que les profilés supérieurs 3 et inférieurs 4 des panneaux de balustrade 2 éventuellement préassemblés, sont réalisés en bois massif, préférentiellement revêtu d'une couche de protection ou traité pour être imputrescible (résistance accrue aux agents climatiques).Preferably, the column structures 6 have a substantially square or rectangular section and the element (s) constituting (s) said post structures 6, as well as the upper 3 and lower 4 sections of the balustrade panels 2 possibly pre-assembled, are made solid wood, preferably coated with a protective layer or treated to be rotproof (increased resistance to climatic agents).

La couche de protection pourra être appliquée en usine ou par l'installateur ou le particulier avant ou après montage de la balustrade in situ.The protective layer can be applied at the factory or by the installer or the individual before or after mounting the railing in situ.

Les lisses profilées 3 et 4 pourront être formés soit à partir d'un morceau de bois d'un seul tenant ou d'une seule pièce, soit éventuellement par contrecollage de deux ou plusieurs parties ou couches en bois massif (structure du type lamellé-collé, contrecollé ou abouté), éventuellement d'essences différentes.The profiled rails 3 and 4 may be formed either from a piece of wood in one piece or in one piece, or possibly by laminating two or more parts or layers of solid wood (laminate type structure). glued, laminated or butted), possibly of different species.

Le bois utilisé sera préférentiellement un bois rigide et présentant une bonne cohésion structurelle (à titre d'exemples : sapin, épicéa, hêtre ou analogue). Pour les balustrades extérieures, le bois aura une durabilité (naturelle ou conférée par traitement) suffisante afin de résister aux intempéries et aux attaques d'insectes (à titre d'exemples : mélèze, chêne, épicéa traité en autoclave, bois exotiques ou analogues).The wood used will preferably be a rigid wood and having good structural cohesion (as examples: fir, spruce, beech or the like). For exterior balustrades, the wood will have sufficient durability (natural or conferred by treatment) to withstand bad weather and insect attack (for example: larch, oak, spruce treated autoclave, exotic wood or similar) .

On décrira à présent, de manière succincte et à titre d'exemple, un procédé de réalisation d'une balustrade au moyen de l'ensemble selon le second mode de réalisation de l'invention.We will now briefly describe, by way of example, a method of producing a balustrade by means of the assembly according to the second embodiment of the invention.

Un tel ensemble comprendra un nombre suffisant de panneaux de balustrades 2, de demi-poteaux 13, 14 et 15 et d'éléments de fixation et de support 9, ainsi qu'un nombre suffisant d'ensembles vis-écrous-rondelle 16, 16' et d'ensembles vis-chevilles ou de moyens analogues pour la fixation au sol des éléments 9.Such an assembly will comprise a sufficient number of balustrade panels 2, half-posts 13, 14 and 15 and fixing and support elements 9, as well as a sufficient number of screw-nut-washer assemblies 16, 16 and screw-anchor assemblies or the like for fixing the elements to the ground 9.

Après avoir calculé la répartition des panneaux 2 et des structures de poteaux 6 en fonction de la configuration du site à pourvoir (terrasses, passages, ou analogues), les différents panneaux 2 standard sont coupés ou sciés aux différentes longueurs calculées.After calculating the distribution of the panels 2 and the column structures 6 according to the configuration of the site to be filled (terraces, passages, or the like), the different standard panels 2 are cut or sawed at different calculated lengths.

On peut ensuite préparer des modules comprenant chacun un panneau de balustrade 2 coupé à la longueur adaptée et sur lequel sont assemblés, à ses deux extrémités opposées, des demi-poteaux pourvus d'une première et d'une seconde découpes 7 et 8.Modules can then be prepared, each comprising a balustrade panel 2 cut to the appropriate length and on which are assembled, at its two opposite ends, half-posts provided with first and second cutouts 7 and 8.

On repère ensuite les endroits d'implantation des poteaux au sol (dalles dans le cas d'une terrasse) et on réalise des perçages à ces endroits pour la réception des ensembles vis-chevilles de fixation des éléments 9 et de leurs éventuels doigts d'ancrage 12.The locations of the posts on the ground are then identified (slabs in the case of a terrace) and holes are made at these locations for the reception of the screw-anchor assemblies of the elements 9 and their possible fingers. anchorage 12.

Les différents modules précités sont ensuite montés sur les plaquettes 11' des éléments 9, en débutant préférentiellement au niveau de l'un des angles de la balustrade 1 à réaliser.The various aforementioned modules are then mounted on the wafers 11 'of the elements 9, starting preferentially at one of the corners of the railing 1 to be made.

Les différents modules successivement fixés par pincement des plaquettes 11' entre les deux demi-poteaux 13 et 13 ou 13 et 14 formant les différentes structures de montants ou de poteaux 6, deux modules adjacents étant reliés entre eux par assemblage de leurs demi-poteaux 13 en contact mutuel ou d'un poteau d'extrémité avec un demi-poteau 15 dépourvu de partie supérieure.The various modules successively fixed by pinching the plates 11 'between the two half-posts 13 and 13 or 13 and 14 forming the various structures of uprights or posts 6, two adjacent modules being interconnected by assembling their half-columns 13 in contact with each other or an end pole with a half-pole 15 without an upper part.

L'invention concerne également une balustrade pour terrasse ou analogue, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est formée d'un assemblage d'éléments constitutifs 2, 6, 9, 19 faisant partie d'un ensemble tel que décrit ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a balustrade for terrace or the like, characterized in that it is formed of an assembly of constituent elements 2, 6, 9, 19 forming part of an assembly as described above.

Comme indiqué précédemment, l'invention permet de fournir une solution simple pour réaliser des balustrades ou des barrières similaires, avec un nombre limité d'éléments standard tout en laissant une grande liberté en termes d'aspect, de type et de dimensionnement. De plus, le montage et l'installation peuvent être aisément effectués par une personne non qualifiée et ne nécessitent aucune pièce de liaison ou d'assemblage supplémentaire au niveau des liaisons poteaux/lisses (ou éléments de remplissage/lisses).As indicated above, the invention makes it possible to provide a simple solution for producing railings or similar barriers, with a limited number of standard elements while leaving a great freedom in terms of appearance, type and dimensioning. In addition, assembly and installation can easily be done by a person unqualified and do not require any additional connecting or joining parts at the posts / smooth links (or filling / smooth elements).

En effet, les découpes réalisées dans les poteaux font office de paliers porteurs et de montage et reçoivent directement (avec emboîtement ajusté) les extrémités des lisses profilées, simplement découpées à la longueur adaptée (le verrouillage du montage s'effectue par exemple par collage interne dans les découpes, donc de manière invisible).Indeed, the cuts made in the posts act as bearing and mounting bearings and receive directly (with fitted fitting) the ends of the profiled rails, simply cut to the appropriate length (locking assembly is performed for example by internal bonding in the cuts, so invisible).

Le montage ajusté des extrémités des lisses profilées en bois massif dans les découpes des poteaux en bois massif procure un assemblage rigide et résistant, bloqué en rotation autour des axes longitudinaux desdits axes (section non circulaire), sans nécessiter un(e) quelconque pièce ou élément de liaison additionnel(le).The fitting of the ends of the profiled smooth solid wood in the cutouts of solid wood posts provides a rigid and resistant assembly, locked in rotation about the longitudinal axes of said axes (non-circular section), without requiring any part or additional connecting element (le).

De même, l'assemblage des éléments de remplissage, par exemple sous la forme de barreaux, avec les lisses supérieure et inférieure, s'effectue avantageusement par montage direct dans des découpes ménagées dans ces lisses (aucun élément de liaison/éventuel verrouillage par collage).Similarly, the assembly of the filling elements, for example in the form of bars, with the upper and lower rails, is advantageously performed by direct mounting in cutouts in these smooth (no bonding element / eventual locking by bonding ).

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et représenté aux dessins annexés. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention, tel que défini dans les revendications.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown in the accompanying drawings. Modifications are possible, particularly from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention, as defined in the claims.

Claims (16)

  1. Assembly for making a railing or similar structure, said assembly comprising on the one hand at least one panel (2), possibly pre-mounted and constituted by an upper profiled element (3) forming a hand rail or top rail and a lower profiled element (4) forming a bottom rail and by one or more filling element(s) (5) mounted between the two aforementioned parallel profiled elements (3, 4) and on the other hand at least two upright or post structures (6) intended to be assembled with the opposing ends of said panel or two adjacent panels and to join said panel(s) to the ground,
    each panel (2) being intended to be assembled with two upright or post structures (6) by double encasing of the profiled elements (3 and 4) directly in corresponding respectively adapted cut-outs or grooves (7 and 8) of each post structure (6), whereby this is possibly after adequate cutting to length of the panel(s) (2) in question by cutting the two profiled elements (3 and 4), the structures (6) and the profiled elements (3, 4) being made at least partially from solid wood,
    said assembly characterised in that the upright or post structures (6) each comprise at least one first cut-out or groove (7) having a cross-section corresponding to that of the profiled element (3) forming a hand rail or top rail and at least a second cut-out or groove (8) having a cross-section corresponding to that of the profiled element (4) forming a bottom rail, and
    in that each post or upright structure (6) is formed by the longitudinal assembly of at least two upright sections or half-posts (13, 14, 15), of which at least one comprises a first and a second cut-out (7, 8).
  2. Assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that it also comprises elements (9) for support and fixing to the ground, each in the form of an element comprising on the one hand a base (10) and on the other hand either an assembly lug (11) or plate (11') intended to be received in the lower part of an upright or post structure (6) or two holding and fixing plates (11") intended to receive between them the lower section of an upright or post structure (6), the base (10) being possibly provided on its face opposing the assembly lug (11) or plate (11') with an anchoring finger (12).
  3. Assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the two profiled elements (3 and 4) of the railing panel (2) have identical cross-sections, the grooves or cut-outs (7 and 8) of the upright or post structures (6) also being identical.
  4. Assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the two profiled elements (3 and 4) of the railing panel (2) have different cross-sections in the same way as the grooves or cut-outs (7 and 8) of the upright or post structures (6).
  5. Assembly according to claim 4, characterised in that the second groove or cut-out (8) has a cross-section in the form of an oblong hole and the first groove or cut-out (7) has in its cross-section a form resulting from the juxtaposition of two oblong holes along one of their longitudinal sides.
  6. Assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that each post structure (6) forming an intermediate post between two adjacent and aligned panels of the railing (2) is constituted by two identical half-posts (13), each provided with a first (7) and a second (8) cut-out, crossing or not crossing, said half-posts (13) being assembled back to back, for example by screw, nut and washer sets (16, 16') with alignment of the cut-outs (7, 8) of the same type.
  7. Assembly according to claim 6, characterised in that each post structure (6) forming an end post is constituted by two half-posts (13 and 14) of identical exterior forms, of which one (13) is provided with a first and a second cut-out (7 and 8), and of which the other (14) does not comprise a first or second cut-out, said half-posts (13 and 14) being assembled back to back, for example by screw, nut and washer sets (16, 16').
  8. Assembly according to claim 7, characterised in that each post structure (6) forming an angular post between two perpendicular railing panels (2) is constituted by an end post (13, 14), preassembled with one of the railing panels (2) and on which a half-post (15) is fixed laterally, for example through the intermediary of screw, nut and washer sets (16, 16') or wood screws, said half-post (15) being provided with a first and a second cut-out (7 and 8) and mounted on the other railing panel (2) converging at the angle, said latter half-post (15) lacking its upper part.
  9. Assembly according to claim 7, characterised in that each post structure (6) forming an angular post between two railing panels (2) is constituted by the two end posts (13, 14) of the two railing panels (2) converging at said angle and by an assembly strip (17) connecting between them the two half-posts (14) not comprising a cut-out of said two end posts (13, 14), by positioning them mutually at a given angle, a decorative cover plate (18) being possibly provided externally on said angular post structure (6) in order to hide said assembly strip (17) and close the open space between the two end posts (13, 14).
  10. Assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 9, characterised in that it comprises one or more elongated elements (19) for an upper cover, intended to be fixed on the upper sections of the post structures (6) in order to form a continuous hand rail.
  11. Assembly according to any one of the claims 6 to 10 insofar as they depend upon claim 2, characterised in that, in each end post structure (13, 14) or intermediate post structure (13, 14), the half-posts (13 and 13; 13 and 14) assembled back to back each comprise, at the level of their contacting faces and in proximity to their lower ends, a reinforcement (20) which forms, through cooperation with the reinforcement of the other half-post, an adapted receiving housing of the assembly plate (11') of a support and fixing element (9), the integral connection of the latter with said half-posts (13, 14) being realised by means of screw, nut and washer sets (16, 16') crossing said half-posts and said plate at the level of corresponding openings.
  12. Assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the post structures (6) have a substantially square or rectangular cross-section and in that the element(s) constituting said post structures (6) as well as the upper profiled elements (3) and lower profiled elements (4) at least of the railing panels (2), possibly preassembled, are composed of solid wood possibly coated with a protective layer or with rot-proof treatment.
  13. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the panel or each panel comprises a pre-mounted or pre-assembled panel (2).
  14. Assembly according to claim 13, characterised in that the panel or each panel (2) is pre-mounted with its parts (13, 14, 15) of posts or upright structures (6).
  15. Assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the, or each, panel (2) consists of a set of separate elements to be assembled including the upper and lower profiled elements (3 and 4) and the filling element(s) (5).
  16. Railing for terrace or similar, characterised in that it is formed by an assembly of constituent elements (2, 6, 9, 19), forming part of an assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 15.
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