METHOD FOR MOUNTING A STRETCHED FLEXIBLE COVERING ON A MOUNTING FRAME AND MOUNTING FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD
20200002953 ยท 2020-01-02
Inventors
Cpc classification
F16B5/0692
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
International classification
E04F13/00
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
E04B9/30
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Abstract
A mounting frame (100) which can be attached to a ceiling (3) and comprises an assembly of basic profiles (10) comprising a housing (14) for receiving an edge of a covering (1) and a plurality of V-shaped or U-shaped locking clips (50) designed to enter the receiving housing (14) and remain therein in a locked position in which the edge of the covering (1) is clamped between the locking clip (50) and the housing (14). Each locking clip (50) is interposed between an insertion tool and the covering (1) and facilitates the insertion of the covering (1) into the receiving housing (14) without damaging the covering (1). The covering (1), with dimensions greater than those of the frame, can thus be completely removed and reused since the covering has not been damaged in any way, either while the covering (1) is being fitted or while being held in place.
Claims
1-18. (canceled)
19. A method for mounting a flexible lining sheet (1) stretched over a fastening frame (100, 200, 300, 400), the lining sheet having dimensions greater than those of the frame, the fastening frame comprising at least one assembly of base profiles (10, 20, 30, 40), each base profile having a receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) for an edge of the lining sheet (1) and clamping means arranged to retain the edge of the lining sheet in the receiving cavity, wherein the edge of the lining sheet is introduced into the receiving cavity by means of an insertion tool (5) and is kept under tension by the clamping means, the method comprising: using a plurality of locking clips (50, 500), having a V-shaped or U-shaped section which are separate pieces of the base profiles (10, 20, 30, 40) and of the lining sheet (1) and which have a shorter length than the base profiles, as clamping means, arranging each locking clip to enter and remain in a locked position in the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44), and to introduce an edge of the lining sheet (1) into the receiving cavity of a base profile, reserving an excess of lining sheet (1a), beyond the edge to be introduced, interposing a locking clip (50, 500) between the insertion tool (5) and the edge of the lining sheet (1) to be introduced, simultaneously pushing the locking clip (50, 500) and the edge of the lining sheet (1) to be introduced into the receiving housing (14, 24, 44) are until the locked position of the locking clip (50, 500) is achieved, wherein the edge of the lining sheet (1) is clamped between the locking clip (50, 500) and the cavity, removing the insertion tool (5), and Repeating the above steps along the edges of the lining sheet (1) to be introduced and on the periphery of the fastening frame (100, 200, 300, 400) using, for each new operation, a new locking clip (50, 500) positioned at a distance from the previous one, and entering the excess of lining sheet (1a) directly into the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) or in the section V-shaped or U-shaped of the locking clips (50, 500).
20. The mounting method according to claim 19, further comprising, to stretch, adjust or remove the lining sheet (1) with respect to the fastening frame (100, 200, 300, 400), unlocking one or more locking clips (50) by pulling on the excess of lining sheet (1a) remained outside the fastening frame to compress the fastening clip (50) and extract the fastening clip (50) from the receiving cavity simultaneously to the corresponding edge of the lining sheet (1).
21. The mounting method according to claim 19, further comprising, to stretch, adjust or remove the lining sheet (1) relative to the fastening frame (100, 200, 300, 400), unlocking one or more locking clips (500) by pulling on a dismounting tab (540) provided on the locking clip (500), for compressing the fastening clip (500), extracting the fastening clip (500) from the receiving cavity and simultaneously extracting the corresponding edge of the lining sheet (1).
22. The mounting method according to claim 19, further comprising, after mounting the lining sheet (1) on the fastening frame (100, 200, 300, 400), placing a finishing angle (60) on each base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) for closing the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) and retaining the excess of lining sheet (1a).
23. A fastening frame (100, 200, 300, 400), for implementing the mounting method according to claim 19, the frame comprising: at least one assembly of base profiles (10, 20, 30, 40), each base profile having a receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) for an edge of the lining sheet (1) and clamping means arranged to retain the edge of the lining sheet in the receiving cavity, wherein the clamping means comprises a plurality of locking clips (50, 500) having a V-shaped or U-shaped section, which are separate pieces of the base profiles (10, 20, 30, 40) and of the lining sheet (1) and which have a shorter length than that of the base profiles, and each locking clip (50, 500) is arranged to enter the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) and remain there in the locked position wherein an edge of the lining sheet (1) can be retained by clamping between the locking clip (50, 500) and the cavity.
24. The fastening frame according to claim 23, wherein the base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) comprises at least two longitudinal wings (11, 12; 21, 22; 41, 42), spaced apart from one to the other and joined by a bottom (13, 23, 43) to form an open longitudinal groove defining the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) having an inlet area (15, 25, 45), and at least one of the longitudinal wings (11, 21, 41) comprises a block stop defining the locked position of the locking clips (50).
25. The fastening frame according to claim 24, wherein the block stop comprises a flange (16, 26, 46) extending towards the other longitudinal wing (12, 22, 42) to narrow the inlet area (15, 25, 45) of the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44).
26. The fastening frame according to claim 25, wherein the longitudinal flange (11, 21, 41) which comprises the flange (16, 26, 46) corresponds to the flange situated outside the fastening frame (100, 200, 300, 400).
27. The fastening frame according to claim 24, wherein the longitudinal flanges (11, 12; 21, 22; 41, 42) extend in two substantially parallel planes delimiting therebetween the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) and the inlet area (15, 25, 45) which also extends in a plane substantially parallel to the wings.
28. The fastening frame according to claim 27, wherein the longitudinal flanges (11, 12; 41, 42) extend one of vertically or horizontally.
29. The fastening frame according to claim 27, wherein the longitudinal wings (21, 22) extend in planes inclined along an axis (A) relative to vertical or horizontal.
30. The fastening frame according to claim 24, wherein the locking clip (50, 500) comprises a section of flexible profile provided with two branches (51, 52; 510, 520) assembled by a folding area (53, 530) or curvature, forming a V or U, having elastic properties, and the locking clip (50, 500) is arranged to adopt an open position in position unlocked in which the spacing (E) at the end of its branches (51,52; 510,520) is greater than the width (l1) of the inlet area (15,25,45) and the width (l2) of the receiving housing (14, 24, 44).
31. The fastening frame according to claim 30, wherein one of the branches (51, 510) of the locking clip (50, 500) has a free end arranged to lock behind the flange (16, 26, 46) of the outer longitudinal wing (11, 21, 41) of the base profile, when the locking clip (50, 500) is in the locked position in the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) forming a first clamping zone, and the opposite leg (52, 520) is arranged to exert pressure against the inner longitudinal leg (12, 22, 42) of the base section forming a second pinch zone.
32. The fastening frame according to claim 31, wherein the locking clip (500) further comprises a dismounting tab (540) extending from the branch (510) outside the V or the U, to protrude outside the base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) when the clip is in the locked position.
33. The fastening frame according to claim 24, wherein the base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) further comprises at least one fixing lug (18, 28, 48) which extends from the bottom (13, 23, 43) of the longitudinal groove in a vertical direction or in a horizontal direction for fixing the base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) on a vertical wall (2) or on a horizontal wall (3).
34. The fastening frame according to claim 23, wherein it further comprises an L-shaped finishing angle (60) arranged to fit on the base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) such that one of the branches (62) of the finishing bracket (60) closes the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) while providing a free space between the receiving cavity (14, 24, 44) and the branch (62) to accommodate the excess of lining sheet (1a).
35. The fastening frame according to claim 34, wherein the finishing angle (60) and the base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) comprise reversible retaining means (19, 29, 69) allowing a removable assembly of the finishing angle (60) on the base profile.
36. The fastening frame according to claim 35, wherein the retaining means comprise a notched or serrated surface (19, 29, 69) respectively provided on the outer face of the base profile (10, 20, 30, 40) and on the inner face of the corresponding branch (61) of the finishing angle (60).
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The present invention and its advantages will appear better in the following description of several embodiments given as non-limiting examples, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
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ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE INVENTION AND DIFFERENT WAYS OF MAKING IT
[0034] In the exemplary embodiments illustrated, the elements or identical parts bear the same reference numbers. With reference to the figures, the invention relates to a fastening frame 100, 200, 300, 400 for mounting a flexible lining sheet 1 stretched within said frame to create a false ceiling, a false wall, a double wall, a subwoofer, a false wall slab, or the like, the lining sheet 1 having dimensions greater than those of the frame.
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[0036] To achieve these different implementations, different forms of base profiles 10, 20, 30, 40, illustrated in
[0037] The lining sheet 1 is mounted in the base profiles 10, 20, 30, 40 of the fastening frames 100, 200, 300, 400 by means of locking clips 50, 500, illustrated more particularly in
[0038] With reference more particularly to
[0039] The receiving cavity 14, 24, 44 provided in the base profiles 10, 20, 30, 40 comprises in all cases locking means of the locking clip 50 in the locked position inside said cavity so that it can clamp the lining sheet 1 which is mounted under tension within the fastening frame 100, 200, 300, 400. For this purpose, one of the longitudinal wings 11, 21, 41 comprises a flange 16, 26, 46 protruding, extending towards the other longitudinal flange 12, 22, 42, thus inside said cavity, having for effect of narrowing the entrance area 15, 25, 45 of the receiving cavity 14, 24, 44 and forming a block stop behind which the locking clip 50 is retained and cannot come out of said receiving cavity. The shape and the disposition of this block stop can vary while ensuring the same function. The other longitudinal wing 12, 22, 42 also comprises a flange 17, 27, 47 protruding, extending in the same direction as the flange 16, 26, 46, therefore inside said fastening frame 100, 200, 300, 400, having the effect of forming a smooth bearing surface, without sharp edge, or asperity, around which the lining sheet 1 bears when it is mounted stretched in said fastening frame. The shape and layout of the bearing surface can also vary by providing the same function.
[0040] In the base profiles 10, 20, 30, the longitudinal flange 11, 21 provided with the flange 16, 26 corresponds to the outer flange of said fastening frame 100, 200, 300. It is slightly shorter than the other longitudinal wing 12, 22 which is internal to said fastening frame, this so as not to interfere with the finishing angle 60 and to provide a storage space at the rear of the finishing angle 60 for the excess of the uncut lining sheet, as explained below. In the base profile 40, the longitudinal flange 41 provided with the flange 46 also corresponds to the outer flange of said fastening frame 400. It is slightly longer than the other longitudinal wing 42 which is inside said fastening frame, this so as not to interfere with the finishing angle 60 and also provide a storage space at the rear of the finishing angle 60 for the excess of uncut lining sheet. Again, these embodiments are not limiting and adapted to the technical constraints of the implementation of said lining sheet 1.
[0041] The base profiles 10, 20, 30 further comprise at least one fixing lug 18, 28, 38 which extends longitudinally from the bottom 13, 23 of the receiving cavity 14, 24, or in a vertical direction allowing fixing the base profile 20 on a vertical wall, in a horizontal direction for fixing the base profile 10, 30 on a horizontal wall. Of course, these fixing lugs 18, 28, 38 comprise perforations 6 distributed regularly over the length of said profiles to receive the fixing screws 4 serving to fix said profiles on the walls 2, 3 as illustrated in
[0042] The base profile 40 is somewhat different since it is not intended to be fixed directly to a wall, but to constitute a self-supporting fastening frame 400. In the example shown in
[0043] With reference more particularly to
[0044] With particular reference to
[0045] We speak of sections of profile to describe the locking clip 50, 500, a section of which, by nature, has a length less than the length provided for the base profiles 10, 20, 30, 40, since the locking clip 50, 500 is not intended to extend continuously in each basic section. This constructive choice thus makes it possible to further facilitate the method of mounting the lining sheet 1 as explained below.
[0046] The fastening frame 100, 200, 300, 400 further comprises a finishing angle 60, shown in greater detail in
[0047] This finishing angle 60 further comprises retaining means complementary to those provided in correspondence on the base profiles 10, 20, 30, 40, these retaining means being reversible, in that they allow a dismountable assembly of said finishing angle on said base profile. In the examples illustrated in
POSSIBILITIES OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
[0048] The attachment frame 100, 200, 300, 400 according to the invention as just described with its various parts: base profiles 10, 20, 30, 40, locking clips 50, 500, and finishing angle 60, has the advantage of being offered for sale in kit. The lining sheet 1 meanwhile can be manufactured continuously, and sold by the meter or roll. Of course, any other means of conditioning can be envisaged. We will choose a lining sheet 1 whose dimensions are greater than those of the fastening frame. To mount the lining sheet 1 on a fastening frame 100, 200, 300, 400, the assembly method according to the invention consists in assembling base profiles 10, 20, 30, 40 according to the desired implantation, either by fixing them on a wall 2, or a ceiling 3, or by fixing them together to form a self-supporting frame 400. Then, the locking clips 50, 500 are used with a standard spatula-type commercial insertion tool provided with a flat blade 5a. The terms edge of the lining sheet or edge to be introduced used in the remainder of the description must be understood as an edging zone situated parallel to and at a distance from the end or edge of the lining sheet.
[0049] To introduce an edge of the lining sheet 1 into the receiving cavity 14, 24, 44 of a base profile 10, 20, 30, 40 and with reference to
[0050] an excess of lining sheet is reserved beyond the edge to be introduced, a locking clip 50, 500 is inserted between the insertion tool 5 and the edge of the covering 1 to be inserted so that the insertion tool is not in contact with said lining sheet,
[0051] the locking clip 50, 500 and simultaneously the edge of the covering 1 in the receiving cavity 14, 24, 44 are pushed in axis A to the locked position of the locking clip 50, 500, which intervenes when the locking clip 50, 500 is housed in said receiving cavity, in which locking position the edge of the lining sheet 1 is retained by clamping between the locking clip 50, 500 and said housing as explained above,
[0052] the insertion tool 5 is removed from the locking clip 50, 500 which remains in the locked position in said cavity,
[0053] these operations are repeated along the edges of the lining sheet 1 to be introduced and on the periphery of said fastening frame 30, using at each new operation a new locking clip 50, 500, and positioning the locking clips preferably at a distance from each other, for example with an interval of 5 to 15 cm without these values being limiting, and
[0054] at the end of the assembly, if necessary cut the excess of the lining sheet 1a to shorten it and it is inserted using said tool 5 in the receiving cavity 14, 24, 44, either directly or in the V-shaped or U-shaped locking clips 50, 500, to thus have a lining sheet stock 1 facilitating its disassembly and its reassembly.
[0055] To stretch, adjust or remove the covering 1 of the fastening frame 300, one or more locking clips 50, 500 are unlocked. In the case of the locking clip 50 according to
[0056] When the assembly of the entire lining sheet 1 on the fastening frame 300 is completed, it is necessary to cut with a cutter-type cutting tool a portion of the excess lining sheet 1a, only if necessary, for keeping an excess of about 3 to 6 centimeters allowing easy disassembly and reassembly, without these values being limiting. Then this excess of the lining sheet 1a is pushed inside the receiving cavity 14, 24, 44, either in the V or U formed by the locking clip 50, 500 where there is a locking clip, or inside the base profile 10, 20, 30, 40 where there is no locking clip. This excess of lining sheet will subsequently be unfolded, and will be convenient for disassembly and reassembly of the lining sheet 1. Then, a finishing angle 60 is placed all along said fastening frame 300 to hide the base profiles 30 and retain the excess of the lining sheet remaining outside said frame and entered into said receiving cavity 14, 24, 44. For this purpose, the finishing corner 60 is pressed against the lining sheet 1 and the corresponding base profile 10, 20, 30, 40 until its branch 62 comes into abutment against the flange 17, 27, 46 of the longest longitudinal wing 12, 22, 41 of said profile, against the free end 570 of the dismounting tab 540 of the locking clip 500. The installation of this finishing angle 60 makes it possible to aesthetically finish the assembly of said lining sheet 1 and to keep an excess of lining sheet 1a, instead of cutting it flush like in all the present laying systems, in order to be able, if necessary, to dismantle and reassemble easily the lining sheet 1.
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[0059] It is clear from this description that the invention achieves the goals set, namely a mounting system of a flexible lining sheet on a fastening frame accessible to any handyman, can be mounted, disassembled and reassembled, easily, without deteriorating the lining sheet 1 being that it is introduced into said frame by means of clips protecting it from the insertion tool, then kept under tension by pinching by the same clips between smooth surfaces, without relief or notching.
[0060] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described but extends to any modification and variation obvious to a person skilled in the art.