EP2472023B1 - Covering device incorporating variable concealing means and shelter comprising such a cover - Google Patents

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EP2472023B1
EP2472023B1 EP11306800.1A EP11306800A EP2472023B1 EP 2472023 B1 EP2472023 B1 EP 2472023B1 EP 11306800 A EP11306800 A EP 11306800A EP 2472023 B1 EP2472023 B1 EP 2472023B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D3/00—Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets
    • E04D3/02—Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets of plane slabs, slates, or sheets, or in which the cross-section is unimportant
    • E04D3/06—Roof covering by making use of flat or curved slabs or stiff sheets of plane slabs, slates, or sheets, or in which the cross-section is unimportant of glass or other translucent material; Fixing means therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B7/00—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B7/16—Roof structures with movable roof parts
    • E04B7/166—Roof structures with movable roof parts characterised by a translation movement of the movable roof part, with or without additional movements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/08—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of a plurality of similar rigid parts, e.g. slabs, lamellae
    • E04F10/10—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of a plurality of similar rigid parts, e.g. slabs, lamellae collapsible or extensible; metallic Florentine blinds; awnings with movable parts such as louvres
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H1/00—Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposes; General layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
    • E04H1/12—Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
    • E04H1/1205—Small buildings erected in the open air

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  • the present invention relates to the field of equipment and annexes of buildings, in particular the field of coverage and protection of adjoining or separate areas of a dwelling, such as terraces, verandas, winter gardens, gardens, arbours or similar temporary or permanent shelters, in particular those having a roof at least partially in the form of a canopy.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a cover device incorporating adjustable means of occultation, and a shelter provided with such a device.
  • cover constructions of the aforementioned type are already known, particularly in relation to laterally open shelters (eg covered terraces, arbours) or closed (eg winter gardens, verandas, greenhouses).
  • Such covers must generally meet the following two types of user wishes: weather protection and the possibility of adjusting natural lighting.
  • the solutions proposed to date therefore consist of a sealed and substantially transparent cover associated or incorporating variable occlusion means, mounted on the outer or inner side relative to the cover.
  • a possible solution according to the preamble of claim 1 is for example illustrated by the document FR 2,355,445 .
  • the transparent cover plates When this structure has significant overhangs, to have large open openings and allow a significant light passage (wish sufficient natural lighting even in low light outside), the transparent cover plates must present a constitution rigid enough to be self-supporting with a limited spire. In the case of glass plates or transparent plastics, this implies a large thickness, resulting in a significant weight and a high cost.
  • the present invention is intended in particular to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, while at the same time best meeting the wishes set out and possibly allowing the use of non-metallic materials, in particular for the support structure.
  • the subject of the present invention is a covering device provided with adjustable means of occultation, essentially comprising a frame or support frame, possibly with a modular structure, comprising in particular at least two support rails between which, or between each pair of which a plurality of pivotable blades are mounted around axes perpendicular to said longitudinal members, the latter supporting together, at least in two, at least one watertight cover plate allowing solar light to at least partially pass, covering device characterized in that the or each cover plate rests on the adjustable blades in the various possible pivoting positions of the latter.
  • This device essentially comprises a frame or support frame 3, possibly with a modular structure, comprising in particular at least two support rails 4 between which, or between each pair of which are mounted a plurality of blades 2 pivotally pivotable about perpendicular X axes said longitudinal members 4, the latter supporting together, at least two, at least one waterproof cover plate 5 allowing at least partially pass sunlight.
  • the or each cover plate 5 rests on the steerable blades 2 (forming the adjustable occulting means) in the different possible pivoting positions of the latter.
  • the orientable blades 2 forming variable occlusion means are used as multiple supports and distributed to support the cover plate 5.
  • the occultation blades 2 are protected from the weather by said plate 5, which is preferably mounted with a slight clearance or forms an at least slightly deformable panel, in order to allow to absorb the constructive tolerances related to said blades 2 and to their assembly.
  • the contact between the blades 2 and the plate 5 must be at least partially slippery and non-aggressive, so as not to damage said plate 5 and not to require too much force during the operation of the blades 2.
  • the cover device 1 has a lightened structure, allowing the implementation of non-metallic materials for the realization of the frame 3 and / or for its support or attachment.
  • each orientable blade 2 is in contact with the cover plate 5 by one of its longitudinal edges 2 ', preferably by a substantially linear contact zone, and the edges 2' of the blades in contact with the or a plate of cover 5 have a rounded configuration, the pivot axes X passing through the centers of arcs corresponding to the periphery of the cross sections of said longitudinal edges 2 'rounded.
  • each plate 2 is advantageously secured, at each of its two ends 2 "opposite, to one of the longitudinal members 4 of the support frame 3 by a hinge 6 to pivoting, being substantially kept freely suspended at the two opposite ends 2 "of said blade 2.
  • said blades 2 are advantageously connected, at least kinematically, to each other by at least one means 7 common control or drive kinematically connected to an operating member and / or actuator 8 (button or operating handle, electric motor, ...) for example by means of a linkage or a cable 8 ').
  • the blades 2 are movable in rotation about their pivot axis X, in both directions or directions relative to their substantially vertical neutral position (substantially vertical blades - representation in solid lines of the Figure 5C ) on an angular range extending substantially up to 90 ° on each side of the vertical neutral position (limited by the abutment of the strip 7).
  • each profiled orientable blade 2 is equipped, at at least one of its ends 2", with an interconnection piece 9, simultaneously providing its pivotable mounting on one of the two longitudinal members 4 support of said blade 2 and its attachment to a common control or drive means 7, for example in the form of a strip or bar linkage, a second interconnection piece, optionally identical to the aforementioned interconnection piece 9, ensuring pivotal mounting on the other of the two longitudinal members 4 support ( figures 7 and 8 ).
  • each interconnection piece 9 has a body 9 'substantially in the form of a plate, intended to be attached to the end edge 10 concerned of the blade 2 corresponding, with arrangement, between them, a passage 11 for the common drive means 7, the fastening of this part 9 with said blade 2 being formed by a locked interlocking, for example an interlocking via minus a lug or finger 12, 12 'and a locking by at least one screw 13.
  • each interconnection piece 9 has a wafer-shaped body 9 'provided, on the one hand, with a first face, with at least two lugs or fingers 12, 12' for interlocking in adapted spaced housings 10 ', formed in the face of the end edge 10 of the corresponding blade 2 and, on the other hand, on the opposite face, of a finger or lug 12' for making a connection articulated pivotally 6 with the amount 4 concerned, said body 9 'being further provided with at least one orifice 12' '' through, for the passage of a screw 13 for example.
  • the hollow body 9 ' may, for example, also have a hollow structure to cap the corresponding end edge of the blade 2 concerned, the interlocking assembly being locked by screwing or gluing.
  • the X axes of the various pivoting links 6 of the successive blades 2 are preferably spaced apart by a distance substantially corresponding to the length of the blades 2.
  • the common drive or control means 7 has an elongated and modular constitution, for example in the form of segments 7 'assembled end-to-end by snap-fit engagement with resilient interlocking, and includes locals 7''. hanging with the interconnection pieces 9, regularly spaced along said means 7, for example for attachment at pins or fingers 12 'for securing said parts 9 with the blades 2.
  • one of the ends of the segments 7 ' may be equipped with a male assembly member 17, preferably with an elastically deformable constitution, and the other end of the segments 7' may be equipped with a housing 17 ', forming a female receiving site and adapted to receive, with elastic locking, the male assembly member 17, thus allowing the realization of a means 7 of adaptable length, by simple snap.
  • the orientable profiled blades 2, as well as possibly the support frame are made in wood, preferably in solid wood.
  • blades 2 of solid wood is facilitated in particular by the provision of interconnection pieces 9 forming a mounting and assembly interface for these blades 2.
  • the or each sealing cover plate 5 is mounted between two longitudinal members 4 by engagement of two opposite lateral edges 5 'in grooves 4' of said longitudinal members 4, the mounting of the or each plate 5 in the grooves 4 'being blocked by a screw or a similar stop and said plate 5 possibly resting on at least one intermediate spar 4.
  • a removable front cross member 14 with decorative and / or structural functions, can be provided between the ends of the rails 4 having the grooves 4 '(the insertion side of the plate 5).
  • This crosspiece 14 may in particular serve as a band and hide a gutter (not shown) secured to a cross member 14 'extending under the front edge of the plate 5 in the mounted state
  • the covering device 1 can advantageously be constituted by at least two modules 1 ', arranged side by side, each comprising at least two parallel longitudinal members 4 between which are mounted a plurality of blades 2 and a substantially transparent cover plate 5, these modules 1 'consisting of preassembled units and secured together to form the cover device 1 or forming the fragmentary parts constituting a cover device 1 in one piece, especially with a frame or support frame 3 in one piece.
  • the present invention also relates to a shelter 15, in particular a terrace shelter adjoining a main building or autonomous shelter, particularly of the arbor type or the like, essentially comprising a roof and a support structure.
  • This shelter 15 is characterized in that the roof, or at least part of the roof, is constituted by a covering device 1 as described above (see Figures 1 to 3 ).
  • the figure 3 at least one of the side faces of the shelter 15 may be at least partially closed by a wall 16 adapted to let at least partially the light.
  • the at least one of the side walls 16 has a constitution similar to that of the covering device 1 forming the roof or at least part of the roof.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des équipements et annexes de bâtiments, en particulier le domaine de la couverture et de la protection d'espaces attenants ou séparés d'une habitation, tels que les terrasses, les vérandas, les jardins d'hiver, les tonnelles ou les abris temporaires ou permanents similaires, notamment ceux comportant un toit au moins partiellement sous forme de verrière.The present invention relates to the field of equipment and annexes of buildings, in particular the field of coverage and protection of adjoining or separate areas of a dwelling, such as terraces, verandas, winter gardens, gardens, arbours or similar temporary or permanent shelters, in particular those having a roof at least partially in the form of a canopy.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un dispositif de couverture intégrant des moyens réglables d'occultation, ainsi qu'un abri pourvu d'un tel dispositif.The invention relates more particularly to a cover device incorporating adjustable means of occultation, and a shelter provided with such a device.

De nombreuses réalisations de couverture du type précité sont déjà connues, en particulier en relation avec des abris latéralement ouverts (par exemple : terrasses couvertes, tonnelles) ou fermés (par exemple : jardins d'hiver, vérandas, serres).Many cover constructions of the aforementioned type are already known, particularly in relation to laterally open shelters (eg covered terraces, arbours) or closed (eg winter gardens, verandas, greenhouses).

De telles couvertures doivent généralement répondre aux deux types de souhaits suivants des utilisateurs : protection contre les intempéries et possibilité de réglage de l'éclairage naturel.Such covers must generally meet the following two types of user wishes: weather protection and the possibility of adjusting natural lighting.

Les solutions proposées à ce jour consistent donc en une couverture étanche et sensiblement transparente associée ou intégrant des moyens d'occultation variable, montés du côté extérieur ou intérieur par rapport à la couverture.The solutions proposed to date therefore consist of a sealed and substantially transparent cover associated or incorporating variable occlusion means, mounted on the outer or inner side relative to the cover.

Une solution possible selon le préambule de la revendication 1 est par exemple illustrée par le document FR 2 355 445 .A possible solution according to the preamble of claim 1 is for example illustrated by the document FR 2,355,445 .

Toutefois, ces solutions existantes nécessitent une structure porteuse complexe et de grande rigidité, le cas échéant différenciée pour les moyens d'occultation et les moyens de couverture transparente et étanche, et sont généralement de nature métallique.However, these existing solutions require a complex carrier structure and high rigidity, if necessary differentiated for the means of occultation and means of transparent and waterproof cover, and are generally of a metallic nature.

Lorsque cette structure présente des porte-à-faux importants, pour présenter de grandes ouvertures dégagées et autoriser ainsi un passage de lumière important (souhait d'un éclairage naturel suffisant même en cas de faible luminosité extérieure), les plaques de couverture transparentes doivent présenter une constitution suffisamment rigide pour être autoportantes avec une flèche limitée. Dans le cas de plaques de verre ou de matériaux plastiques transparents, cela implique une épaisseur importante, résultant en un poids important et un coût de revient élevé.When this structure has significant overhangs, to have large open openings and allow a significant light passage (wish sufficient natural lighting even in low light outside), the transparent cover plates must present a constitution rigid enough to be self-supporting with a limited spire. In the case of glass plates or transparent plastics, this implies a large thickness, resulting in a significant weight and a high cost.

La présente invention a notamment pour but de pallier les inconvénients précités, tout en répondant au mieux aux souhaits exposés et en permettant éventuellement la mise en oeuvre de matériaux non métalliques, en particulier pour la structure support.The present invention is intended in particular to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, while at the same time best meeting the wishes set out and possibly allowing the use of non-metallic materials, in particular for the support structure.

A cet effet, la présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de couverture pourvu de moyens réglables d'occultation, comprenant essentiellement un châssis ou cadre support, éventuellement à structure modulaire, comportant notamment au moins deux longerons support entre lesquels, ou entre chaque paire desquels, sont montées une pluralité de lames orientables par pivotement, autour d'axes perpendiculaires auxdits longerons, ces derniers supportant ensemble, au moins à deux, au moins une plaque de couverture étanche laissant au moins partiellement passer la lumière solaire,
dispositif de couverture caractérisé en ce que la ou chaque plaque de couverture repose sur les lames orientables dans les différentes positions de pivotement possibles de ces dernières.For this purpose, the subject of the present invention is a covering device provided with adjustable means of occultation, essentially comprising a frame or support frame, possibly with a modular structure, comprising in particular at least two support rails between which, or between each pair of which a plurality of pivotable blades are mounted around axes perpendicular to said longitudinal members, the latter supporting together, at least in two, at least one watertight cover plate allowing solar light to at least partially pass,
covering device characterized in that the or each cover plate rests on the adjustable blades in the various possible pivoting positions of the latter.

L'invention sera mieux comprise grâce à la description ci-après, qui se rapporte à des modes de réalisation préférés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et expliqués avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1 à 3 sont des vues en perspective de différents types d'abris intégrant un dispositif de couverture selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective de l'abri de la figure 1 avant le montage de la plaque de couverture étanche et transparente au niveau du dispositif de couverture selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 5A à 5C sont des vues partielles en élévation latérale et en coupe (selon un plan de coupe parallèle aux longerons) d'un module du dispositif de toit représenté aux figures 1 à 3, les lames orientables étant soit dans une position inclinée extrême (figures 5A et 5B), soit dans une position intermédiaire (figure 5C) ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue partielle en coupe similaire à celle des figures 5A à 5C, illustrant l'organe de manoeuvre selon une variante de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 7A est une vue partielle en perspective illustrant l'assemblage cinématique entre les lames orientables et le moyen de commande commun faisant partie du dispositif de couverture selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 7B est une vue du détail A de la figure 7A, à une échelle différente ;
  • les figures 8A et 8B sont des vues partielles éclatées illustrant deux variantes de réalisation de la pièce d'interconnexion des lames orientables faisant partie du dispositif de couverture selon l'invention ; et
  • les figures 9A à 9C et 10A à 10C sont respectivement des vues en perspective (figures 9A et 10A), en perspective éclatée (figures 9B et 10B) et des détails B et C (figures 9C et 10C) de deux variantes de réalisation d'une réglette modulaire de commande commune, faisant partie du dispositif de couverture selon l'invention.
  • Les figures 1 à 4, et partiellement les figures 5 et 6, montrent un dispositif de couverture 1 pourvu de moyens réglables 2 d'occultation.
The invention will be better understood from the following description, which refers to preferred embodiments, given by way of non-limiting examples, and explained with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawings, in which:
  • the Figures 1 to 3 are perspective views of different types of shelters incorporating a covering device according to the invention;
  • the figure 4 is a perspective view of the shelter of the figure 1 before mounting the waterproof and transparent cover plate at the cover device according to the invention;
  • the FIGS. 5A to 5C are partial views in side elevation and in section (according to a section plane parallel to the side members) of a module of the roof device shown in Figures 1 to 3 , the steerable blades being either in an extreme inclined position ( Figures 5A and 5B ), or in an intermediate position ( Figure 5C );
  • the figure 6 is a partial sectional view similar to that of FIGS. 5A to 5C illustrating the operating member according to an alternative embodiment of the invention;
  • the Figure 7A is a partial perspective view illustrating the kinematic assembly between the adjustable blades and the common control means forming part of the cover device according to the invention;
  • the Figure 7B is a detail view A of the Figure 7A , on a different scale;
  • the Figures 8A and 8B are partial exploded views illustrating two alternative embodiments of the interconnecting piece of the adjustable blades forming part of the covering device according to the invention; and
  • the FIGS. 9A to 9C and 10A to 10C are respectively perspective views ( Figures 9A and 10A ), in exploded perspective ( Figures 9B and 10B ) and details B and C ( Figures 9C and 10C ) of two variants of a modular common control strip, forming part of the cover device according to the invention.
  • The Figures 1 to 4 , and partially figures 5 and 6 show a cover device 1 provided with adjustable means 2 for concealment.

Ce dispositif comprend essentiellement un châssis ou cadre support 3, éventuellement à structure modulaire, comportant notamment au moins deux longerons support 4 entre lesquels, ou entre chaque paire desquels, sont montées une pluralité de lames 2 orientables par pivotement, autour d'axes X perpendiculaires auxdits longerons 4, ces derniers supportant ensemble, au moins à deux, au moins une plaque 5 de couverture étanche laissant au moins partiellement passer la lumière solaire.This device essentially comprises a frame or support frame 3, possibly with a modular structure, comprising in particular at least two support rails 4 between which, or between each pair of which are mounted a plurality of blades 2 pivotally pivotable about perpendicular X axes said longitudinal members 4, the latter supporting together, at least two, at least one waterproof cover plate 5 allowing at least partially pass sunlight.

Conformément à l'invention, la ou chaque plaque de couverture 5 repose sur les lames orientables 2 (formant les moyens d'occultation réglables) dans les différentes positions de pivotement possibles de ces dernières.According to the invention, the or each cover plate 5 rests on the steerable blades 2 (forming the adjustable occulting means) in the different possible pivoting positions of the latter.

Ainsi, grâce à l'invention, les lames orientables 2 formant moyens d'occultation variable sont utilisées en tant que supports multiples et répartis pour soutenir la plaque de couverture 5.Thus, thanks to the invention, the orientable blades 2 forming variable occlusion means are used as multiple supports and distributed to support the cover plate 5.

Il est par conséquent possible de mettre en oeuvre des plaques 5 de grandes dimensions et de faible épaisseur, sans nécessiter de structure support additionnelle, spécifiquement pour ces plaques 5 (par exemple en polycarbonate ou en un matériau plastique transparent).It is therefore possible to use plates of large dimensions and of small thickness, without the need for an additional support structure, specifically for these plates 5 (for example made of polycarbonate or a transparent plastic material).

En outre, les lames d'occultation 2 sont protégées des intempéries par ladite plaque 5, laquelle est préférentiellement montée avec un léger jeu ou forme un panneau au moins légèrement déformable, ce afin de permettre d'absorber les tolérances constructives liées auxdites lames 2 et à leur montage.In addition, the occultation blades 2 are protected from the weather by said plate 5, which is preferably mounted with a slight clearance or forms an at least slightly deformable panel, in order to allow to absorb the constructive tolerances related to said blades 2 and to their assembly.

En outre, le contact entre les lames 2 et la plaque 5 doit être au moins partiellement glissant et non agressif, afin de ne pas endommager ladite plaque 5 et de ne pas nécessiter un effort trop important lors de la manoeuvre des lames 2.In addition, the contact between the blades 2 and the plate 5 must be at least partially slippery and non-aggressive, so as not to damage said plate 5 and not to require too much force during the operation of the blades 2.

Grâce aux dispositions précitées de l'invention, le dispositif de couverture 1 présente une structure allégée, permettant la mise en oeuvre de matériaux autres que métalliques en vue de la réalisation du cadre 3 et/ou en vue de son support ou accrochage.Thanks to the aforementioned provisions of the invention, the cover device 1 has a lightened structure, allowing the implementation of non-metallic materials for the realization of the frame 3 and / or for its support or attachment.

En accord avec un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, comme le montrent plus précisément les figures 5A, 5B, 5C et 6 des dessins annexés, chaque lame orientable 2 est en contact avec la plaque de couverture 5 par un de ses bords longitudinaux 2', préférentiellement par une zone de contact sensiblement linéaire, et les bords 2' des lames en contact avec la ou une plaque de couverture 5 présentent une configuration arrondie, les axes de pivotement X passant par les centres des arcs de cercle correspondant aux pourtours des sections transversales desdits bords longitudinaux 2' arrondis.In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, as shown more specifically by the FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C and 6 of the accompanying drawings, each orientable blade 2 is in contact with the cover plate 5 by one of its longitudinal edges 2 ', preferably by a substantially linear contact zone, and the edges 2' of the blades in contact with the or a plate of cover 5 have a rounded configuration, the pivot axes X passing through the centers of arcs corresponding to the periphery of the cross sections of said longitudinal edges 2 'rounded.

Bien entendu, en fonction de la nature des lames 2, de leur dimension longitudinale, de la précision de leur montage et des déformations inévitables intervenant dans le temps, certaines lames 2 peuvent éventuellement n'être que partiellement en contact avec la plaque 5, voire plus du tout.Of course, depending on the nature of the blades 2, their longitudinal dimension, the accuracy of their assembly and unavoidable deformations occurring over time, some blades 2 may possibly be only partially in contact with the plate 5, or not at all.

Selon un mode de réalisation pratique de l'invention, ressortant également des figures précitées, chaque lame 2 est avantageusement solidarisée, au niveau de chacune de ses deux extrémités 2" opposées, à un des longerons 4 du cadre support 3 par une articulation 6 à pivotement, en étant sensiblement maintenue suspendue librement au niveau des deux extrémités opposées 2" de ladite lame 2. De plus, lesdites lames 2 sont avantageusement reliées, au moins cinématiquement, entre elles par au moins un moyen 7 de commande ou d'entraînement commun relié cinématiquement à un organe de manoeuvre et/ou actionneur 8 (bouton ou poignée de manoeuvre , moteur électrique,...) par exemple par l'intermédiaire d'une tringleuse ou d'un câble 8').According to a practical embodiment of the invention, also apparent from the aforementioned figures, each plate 2 is advantageously secured, at each of its two ends 2 "opposite, to one of the longitudinal members 4 of the support frame 3 by a hinge 6 to pivoting, being substantially kept freely suspended at the two opposite ends 2 "of said blade 2. In addition, said blades 2 are advantageously connected, at least kinematically, to each other by at least one means 7 common control or drive kinematically connected to an operating member and / or actuator 8 (button or operating handle, electric motor, ...) for example by means of a linkage or a cable 8 ').

Grâce aux dispositions précitées, les lames 2 sont mobiles en rotation autour de leur axe de pivotement X, dans les deux sens ou directions par rapport à leur position neutre sensiblement verticale (lames sensiblement verticales - représentation en traits pleins de la figure 5C) sur une plage angulaire s'étendant pratiquement jusqu'à 90° de chaque côté de la position neutre verticale (limitée par la venue en buté de la réglette 7).With the aforementioned provisions, the blades 2 are movable in rotation about their pivot axis X, in both directions or directions relative to their substantially vertical neutral position (substantially vertical blades - representation in solid lines of the Figure 5C ) on an angular range extending substantially up to 90 ° on each side of the vertical neutral position (limited by the abutment of the strip 7).

Ainsi, il est possible de se protéger du soleil (effet d'occultation/lames inclinés vers l'avant/figure 5A), mais également de laisser passer de manière contrôlée le mouvement solaire entre les lames 2, pour éclairer naturellement le volume couvert, ainsi que la pièce attenante (lames 2 inclinées vers l'arrière - figure 5B).Thus, it is possible to protect oneself from the sun (effect of occultation / blades inclined forwards / Figure 5A ), but also to pass in a controlled manner the solar movement between the blades 2, to naturally illuminate the covered volume, as well as the adjoining room (blades 2 inclined towards the rear - Figure 5B ).

Afin de simplifier la fabrication des lames 2, en particulier de leurs extrémités opposées 2", chaque lame orientable profilée 2 est équipée, à au moins l'une de ses extrémités 2", d'une pièce d'interconnexion 9, assurant simultanément son montage pivotant sur un des deux longerons 4 support de ladite lame 2 et son accrochage à un moyen de commande ou d'entraînement 7 commun, par exemple sous la forme d'une réglette ou barre de tringlerie, une seconde pièce d'interconnexion, éventuellement identique à la pièce d'interconnexion 9 précitée, assurant le montage pivotant sur l'autre des deux longerons 4 support (figures 7 et 8).In order to simplify the manufacture of the blades 2, in particular their opposite ends 2 ", each profiled orientable blade 2 is equipped, at at least one of its ends 2", with an interconnection piece 9, simultaneously providing its pivotable mounting on one of the two longitudinal members 4 support of said blade 2 and its attachment to a common control or drive means 7, for example in the form of a strip or bar linkage, a second interconnection piece, optionally identical to the aforementioned interconnection piece 9, ensuring pivotal mounting on the other of the two longitudinal members 4 support ( figures 7 and 8 ).

Comme le montrent plus particulièrement à titre d'exemples de réalisations pratiques les figures précitées, chaque pièce d'interconnexion 9 présente un corps 9' sensiblement en forme de plaquette, destiné à être rapporté sur le bord d'extrémité 10 concernée de la lame 2 correspondante, avec aménagement, entre eux, d'un passage 11 pour le moyen d'entraînement commun 7, la solidarisation de cette pièce 9 avec ladite lame 2 étant réalisée par un emboîtement verrouillé, par exemple un emboîtement par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un ergot ou doigt 12, 12' et un verrouillage par au moins une vis 13.As is shown more particularly by way of examples of practical embodiments of the above-mentioned figures, each interconnection piece 9 has a body 9 'substantially in the form of a plate, intended to be attached to the end edge 10 concerned of the blade 2 corresponding, with arrangement, between them, a passage 11 for the common drive means 7, the fastening of this part 9 with said blade 2 being formed by a locked interlocking, for example an interlocking via minus a lug or finger 12, 12 'and a locking by at least one screw 13.

De plus, il peut être prévu que chaque pièce d'interconnexion 9 présente un corps 9' en forme de plaquette pourvu, d'une part, sur une première face, d'au moins deux ergots ou doigts 12, 12' pour un emboîtement dans des logements espacés 10' adaptés, ménagés dans la face du bord d'extrémité 10 de la lame 2 correspondante et, d'autre part, sur la face opposée, d'un doigt ou ergot 12' pour la réalisation d'une liaison articulée à pivotement 6 avec le montant 4 concerné, ledit corps 9' étant en outre pourvu d'au moins un orifice 12''' traversant, pour le passage d'une vis 13 par exemple.In addition, it may be provided that each interconnection piece 9 has a wafer-shaped body 9 'provided, on the one hand, with a first face, with at least two lugs or fingers 12, 12' for interlocking in adapted spaced housings 10 ', formed in the face of the end edge 10 of the corresponding blade 2 and, on the other hand, on the opposite face, of a finger or lug 12' for making a connection articulated pivotally 6 with the amount 4 concerned, said body 9 'being further provided with at least one orifice 12' '' through, for the passage of a screw 13 for example.

De manière alternative, le corps creux 9' peut, par exemple, également présenter une structure creuse venant chapeauter le bord d'extrémité correspondant de la lame 2 concernée, l'assemblage par emboîtement étant verrouillé par vissage ou collage.Alternatively, the hollow body 9 'may, for example, also have a hollow structure to cap the corresponding end edge of the blade 2 concerned, the interlocking assembly being locked by screwing or gluing.

Les axes X des différentes liaisons à pivotement 6 des lames 2 successives sont préférentiellement espacés d'une distance correspondant sensiblement à la longueur des lames 2.The X axes of the various pivoting links 6 of the successive blades 2 are preferably spaced apart by a distance substantially corresponding to the length of the blades 2.

En accord avec une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention, ressortant en particulier des figures 5, 6, 9 et 10 des dessins annexés, le moyen 7 d'entraînement ou de commande commun présente une constitution allongée et modulaire, par exemple sous la forme de segments 7' assemblés bout à bout par coopération de forme avec enclenchement élastique, et comporte des sites 7" d'accrochage avec les pièces d'interconnexion 9, régulièrement espacés le long dudit moyen 7, par exemple pour un accrochage au niveau d'ergots ou de doigts 12' de solidarisation desdites pièces 9 avec les lames 2.In accordance with an additional feature of the invention, particularly figures 5 , 6 , 9 and 10 In the accompanying drawings, the common drive or control means 7 has an elongated and modular constitution, for example in the form of segments 7 'assembled end-to-end by snap-fit engagement with resilient interlocking, and includes locals 7''. hanging with the interconnection pieces 9, regularly spaced along said means 7, for example for attachment at pins or fingers 12 'for securing said parts 9 with the blades 2.

Comme le montrent plus précisément les figures 9C et 10C, à titre d'exemples, l'une des extrémités des segments 7' peut être équipée d'un organe d'assemblage mâle 17, préférentiellement à constitution élastiquement déformable, et l'autre extrémité des segments 7' peut être équipée d'un logement 17', formant site de réception femelle et apte à recevoir, avec verrouillage élastique, l'organe d'assemblage mâle 17, permettant ainsi la réalisation d'un moyen 7 de longueur adaptable, par simple encliquetage.As shown more specifically by Figures 9C and 10C by way of example, one of the ends of the segments 7 'may be equipped with a male assembly member 17, preferably with an elastically deformable constitution, and the other end of the segments 7' may be equipped with a housing 17 ', forming a female receiving site and adapted to receive, with elastic locking, the male assembly member 17, thus allowing the realization of a means 7 of adaptable length, by simple snap.

Conformément à une variante de réalisation très avantageuse de l'invention, permettant notamment de disposer d'un plafond intérieur d'aspect naturel et de limiter les coûts de revient, les lames profilées orientables 2, ainsi qu'éventuellement le cadre support, sont réalisés en bois, préférentiellement en bois massif.According to a very advantageous variant embodiment of the invention, making it possible in particular to have an interior ceiling of natural appearance and to limit the cost of production, the orientable profiled blades 2, as well as possibly the support frame, are made in wood, preferably in solid wood.

La mise en oeuvre de lames 2 en bois massif est notamment facilitée par la prévision de pièces d'interconnexion 9 formant interface de montage et d'assemblage pour ces lames 2.The implementation of blades 2 of solid wood is facilitated in particular by the provision of interconnection pieces 9 forming a mounting and assembly interface for these blades 2.

Comme cela ressort de la figure 4, et partiellement des figures 1 à 3 et 5, la ou chaque plaque de couverture étanche 5 est montée entre deux longerons 4 par engagement de deux bords latéraux opposés 5' dans des rainures 4' desdits longerons 4, le montage de la ou de chaque plaque 5 dans les rainures 4' étant bloqué par une vis ou une butée analogue et ladite plaque 5 reposant éventuellement sur au moins un longeron 4 intermédiaire.As is apparent from the figure 4 , and partially Figures 1 to 3 and 5 , the or each sealing cover plate 5 is mounted between two longitudinal members 4 by engagement of two opposite lateral edges 5 'in grooves 4' of said longitudinal members 4, the mounting of the or each plate 5 in the grooves 4 'being blocked by a screw or a similar stop and said plate 5 possibly resting on at least one intermediate spar 4.

En outre, une traverse 14 frontale amovible, à fonctions décorative et/ou structurelle, peut être prévue entre les extrémités des longerons 4 comportant les rainures 4' (du côté d'introduction de la plaque 5).In addition, a removable front cross member 14, with decorative and / or structural functions, can be provided between the ends of the rails 4 having the grooves 4 '(the insertion side of the plate 5).

Cette traverse 14 peut notamment servir de bandeau et cache une gouttière (non représentée) solidaire d'une traverse 14' s'étendant sous le bord avant de la plaque 5 à l'état montéThis crosspiece 14 may in particular serve as a band and hide a gutter (not shown) secured to a cross member 14 'extending under the front edge of the plate 5 in the mounted state

Comme le montrent également les figures 1 à 4, et en particulier lorsque le dispositif de couverture 1 présente une surface importante, ce dernier peut être avantageusement constitué par au moins deux modules 1', arrangés côte à côte, comprenant chacun au moins deux longerons parallèles 4 entre lesquels sont montées une pluralité de lames orientables 2 et une plaque de couverture sensiblement transparente 5, ces modules 1' consistant en des unités préassemblées et solidarisées entre elles pour former le dispositif de couverture 1 ou formant les parties fragmentaires constitutives d'un dispositif de couverture 1 d'un seul tenant, notamment avec un châssis ou un cadre support 3 d'un seul tenant.As also shown by Figures 1 to 4 , and in particular when the covering device 1 has a large surface, the latter can advantageously be constituted by at least two modules 1 ', arranged side by side, each comprising at least two parallel longitudinal members 4 between which are mounted a plurality of blades 2 and a substantially transparent cover plate 5, these modules 1 'consisting of preassembled units and secured together to form the cover device 1 or forming the fragmentary parts constituting a cover device 1 in one piece, especially with a frame or support frame 3 in one piece.

La présente invention concerne également un abri 15, notamment un abri pour terrasse attenant à une construction principale ou abri autonome, notamment du type tonnelle ou analogue, comprenant essentiellement un toit et une structure support.The present invention also relates to a shelter 15, in particular a terrace shelter adjoining a main building or autonomous shelter, particularly of the arbor type or the like, essentially comprising a roof and a support structure.

Cet abri 15 est caractérisé en ce que le toit, ou une partie au moins du toit, est constitué(e) par un dispositif de couverture 1 tel que décrit ci-dessus (voir figures 1 à 3).This shelter 15 is characterized in that the roof, or at least part of the roof, is constituted by a covering device 1 as described above (see Figures 1 to 3 ).

Comme le montre, à titre d'exemple, la figure 3, au moins l'une des faces latérales de l'abri 15 peut être au moins partiellement fermée par une paroi 16 apte à laisser passer au moins partiellement la lumière.As shown by way of example, the figure 3 at least one of the side faces of the shelter 15 may be at least partially closed by a wall 16 adapted to let at least partially the light.

De plus, lorsque l'une des faces latérales de l'abri 15 doit être au moins partiellement fermée, avec possibilité de réglage de la lumière entrante, il peut être prévu que la ou l'une au moins des parois latérales 16 présente une constitution semblable à celle du dispositif de couverture 1 formant le toit ou une partie au moins du toit.In addition, when one of the lateral faces of the shelter 15 must be at least partially closed, with possibility of adjustment of the incoming light, it can be provided that the at least one of the side walls 16 has a constitution similar to that of the covering device 1 forming the roof or at least part of the roof.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés 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.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments 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.

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  1. Covering device (1) incorporating variable concealing means, comprising a chassis or support frame (3), optionally with a modular structure, including in particular at least two supporting longitudinal side members (4) between which, or between each pair of which, are mounted a plurality of pivotally adjustable blades (2), around axes perpendicular to said longitudinal side members, the latter supporting together, at least two by two, at least one sealed covering plate (5) allowing passage of sunlight at least partially,
    characterised in that the at least one covering plate (5) rests on the adjustable blades (2) in the different possible pivoting positions of the latter.
  2. Covering device according to claim 1, characterised in that each adjustable blade (2) is in contact with the covering plate (5) through one of its longitudinal edges (2'), preferably by a substantially linear contact area, and in that the edges (2') of the blades in contact with the or one covering plate (5) have a rounded configuration, the pivot axes (X) passing through the centres of the arcs of circle corresponding to the perimeters of the cross sections of said rounded longitudinal edges (2').
  3. Covering device according to either one of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that each blade is secured, at each of its two opposite extremities (2"), to one of the longitudinal side members (4) of the supporting frame (3) by a pivoting articulation (6), by being substantially maintained suspended freely at both opposite extremities (2") of said blade (2) and in that said blades (2) are connected together, at least kinematically, by at least one shared control or drive means (7) kinematically connected to a movement mechanism or actuator (8).
  4. Covering device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that each shaped adjustable blade (2) is equipped, on at least one of its extremities (2"), with an interconnection piece (9), simultaneously ensuring its pivoting mounting on one of the two longitudinal side members (4) supporting said blade (2) and its attachment to a shared control or drive means (7), for example in the form of a slide or linkage rod, a second interconnection piece, optionally identical to the abovementioned interconnection piece (9), ensuring the pivoting mounting on the other of the two supporting longitudinal side members (4).
  5. Covering device according to claim 4, characterised in that each interconnection piece (9) has a body (9') substantially shaped like a small plate, intended to be assembled on the relevant extremity edge (10) of the corresponding blade (2), with accommodation, between them, for the passage (11) of the shared drive means (7), securing this piece (9) to said blade (2) being achieved by interlocking, for example assembly by means of at least one lug or pin (12, 12') and locking by means of at least one screw (13).
  6. Covering device according to claim 5, characterised in that each interconnection piece (9) has a body (9') shaped like a small plate provided, on the one hand, on a first face, with at least two lugs or pins (12, 12') for assembly in adapted spaced slots (10'), made in the face of the extremity edge (10) of the corresponding blade (2) and, on the other hand, on the opposite face, with one lug or pin (12') to achieve a pivoting articulated connection (6) with the relevant post (4), said body (9') being further provided with at least one through hole (12'''), for example for a screw (13) to pass through.
  7. Covering device according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterised in that the shared drive or control means (7) has an elongated and modular structure, for example in the form of segments (7') assembled end-to-end by cooperation of form with flexible interlocking, and in that it includes sites (7") of attachment to the interconnection pieces (9), regularly spaced along said means (7), for example for attachment at the level of lugs or pins (12') securing said pieces (9) to the blades (2).
  8. Covering device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the shaped adjustable blades (2), as well as optionally the support frame, are made of wood, preferably solid wood.
  9. Covering device according to claim 2, or any one of claims 3 to 8 insofar as it is dependent on claim 2, characterised in that the blades (2) are rotatable around their pivot axis (X) in relation to a substantially vertical neutral position on an angular plane practically extending up to 90° on either side of said neutral position.
  10. Covering device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the at least one sealed covering plate (5) is mounted between two longitudinal side members (4) by engaging two opposite lateral edges (5') in grooves (4') on said longitudinal side members (4), mounting of the at least one plate (5) in the grooves (4') being locked in the latter by a screw or similar stop and said plate (5) optionally resting on at least one intermediary longitudinal side member (4).
  11. Covering device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that it is formed by at least two modules (1'), arranged side by side, each comprising at least two parallel longitudinal side members (4) between which are mounted a plurality of adjustable blades (2) and a substantially transparent covering plate (5), the modules (1') consisting of preassembled units secured together to form the covering device (1) or forming fragmentary parts constituting an integral covering device (1), in particular with an integral chassis or support frame (3).
  12. Shelter, in particular a terrace shelter adjoining a main building or autonomous shelter, in particular of the canopy type or similar, essentially comprising a roof and a support structure, shelter (15) characterised in that the roof, or at least part of the roof, is formed by a covering device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
  13. Shelter according to claim 12, characterised in that at least one of its lateral faces is at least partially closed by a partition (16) capable of at least partially allowing the passage of light.
  14. Shelter according to claim 13, characterised in that the or at least one of the lateral partitions (16) has a constitution similar to that of the covering device (1) forming the roof or at least part of the roof.
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