Template

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a template to guide the user when securing at least one cladding board on a brace lath, said template comprising at least one orifice for guiding at least one element for securing of the cladding board on the brace lath, at least one of said guide orifices being movable in the template.

Claims

1. A template for guiding securement of a cladding board on a brace lath, said template comprising: a first branch configured to be substantially aligned with the brace lath; a first guide orifice connected to the first branch and configured to guide a first securing element in a first position to secure the cladding board on the brace lath, wherein the first guide orifice is movable relative to the first branch; a second guide orifice connected to the first branch and configured to guide a second securing element in a second position to additionally secure the cladding board on the brace lath, the second position spaced-apart from the first position; a second branch connected to the first branch and extending substantially perpendicular to the first branch; and two stop elements connected to the second branch and positionable against the brace lath.

2. The template of claim 1, wherein the second guide orifice is movable relative to the first branch.

3. The template of claim 1, wherein the first guide orifice is movable in translation along the first branch.

4. The template of claim 1, wherein the first branch and the first guide orifice each comprise part of a translation mechanism that enables the translation of the first guide orifice along the first branch.

5. The template of claim 1, wherein at least one of the stop elements is movable in translation along a portion of the second branch.

6. The template of claim 5, wherein both of the stop elements are movable in translation along respective portions of the second branch such that the stop elements are respectively positionable to press against opposite sides of the brace lath.

7. The template of claim 1, wherein the first branch comprises a fastener and the first guide orifice defines a hole configured to receive the fastener to secure the first guide orifice to the first branch.

8. The template of claim 1, wherein the second branch defines a longitudinal recess.

9. The template of claim 8, wherein one of the two stop elements includes a threaded rod.

10. The template of claim 9, wherein the longitudinal recess is configured to receive the threaded rod to secure one of the two stop elements to the second branch.

11. The template of claim 8, wherein one of the two stop elements defines a hole.

12. The template of claim 11, wherein the hole and the longitudinal recess are each configured to receive a through screw to secure one of the two stop elements to the second branch.

13. The template of claim 1, wherein the two stop elements each have a cross section in the form of a U.

14. The template of claim 1, wherein the template is made of aluminum.

15. The template of claim 1, wherein the first guide orifice defines a vertical recess.

16. The template of claim 15, wherein the first guide orifice comprises two screwing heads and wherein the two screwing heads are positioned adjacent to the vertical recess.

Description

LIST OF THE FIGURES

(1) Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described purely by way of example, with reference to the appended drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a template according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

(3) FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the template in FIG. 1;

(4) FIG. 3 is a view of the template in FIG. 1 in the situation of installing of a cladding board;

(5) FIG. 4 is a view from the front of the template according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure;

(6) FIG. 5 is a view from the rear of the template according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure;

(7) FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the template in FIG. 4;

(8) FIG. 7 is a view of the template in FIG. 4 when it is being put into place on a brace lath;

(9) FIG. 8 is a view of the template in FIG. 4 when the brace lath is not accessible by the template, typically when the objective is to secure a final cladding board on the brace lath;

(10) FIG. 9 is a view of the template in FIG. 4 illustrating mechanisms for retention of the template;

(11) FIG. 10 illustrates a third embodiment of the template according to the present disclosure, in an exploded view;

(12) FIG. 11 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the template according to the present disclosure, in an assembled view;

(13) FIG. 12 illustrates the third embodiment of the template according to the present disclosure, in position on a cladding board.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(14) Different aspects of different embodiments of the present disclosure are described in greater detail below, with reference to the appended drawings.

(15) With reference now to FIG. 1, a template 10 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The template 10 is for example made of metal or aluminum. It is however clear that the template can be made of any other material such as plastic, wood, composite materials, or also any other material.

(16) The template 10 in FIG. 1 has for example a form in the shape of a T (any other form can be envisaged according to the present disclosure, for example a form in the shape of an L or an I).

(17) The template 10 comprises a first branch 12 that is configured to be substantially aligned with a brace lath 31 on which an operator must secure a cladding board 32. Advantageously, the first branch 12 comprises two guide orifices 13, and at least some or all of these guide orifices 13 are configured to be movable in translation along first branch 12.

(18) Also, at least some or all of the guide orifices 13 are configured to be removable, as described hereinafter.

(19) The first branch 12 comprises for example a recess 121 in its central part. In this case, each guide orifice 13 can be produced for example thanks to a rectangular part, the width of which is substantially identical to the width of the first branch 12.

(20) Each guide orifice 13 comprises a recess 133 in the form of a disc in its center that forms the guide orifice.

(21) When the guide orifice 13 is positioned on the first branch 12, it is placed facing the recess 121 of the first branch 12.

(22) In the example in FIG. 1, the guide orifice 13 comprises two screwing heads 131 that are incorporated (for example by welding) in the rectangular body of the guide orifice, each screwing head being placed on both sides of the recess 133.

(23) According to another embodiment, two holes are provided in the rectangular body of the guide orifice 13, they are situated on both sides of the recess 133, and, for example by way of screws and nuts, they make it possible to secure the guide orifice on the edges of the first branch 12, as described hereinafter.

(24) In order to carry out fitting of the guide orifice 13 on the branch 12, each screwing head 131 of the guide orifice is inserted in a corresponding opening 122 of the first branch 12. According to one embodiment, multiple openings 122 are situated on both sides of the recess 121. Then, the guide orifice 13 is secured by compression on the branch 12 by way of a nut 132 that is screwed onto the screw head. If the operator wishes to adjust the guide orifice, it is then sufficient for him to unscrew the nuts 132 (two in the example of FIG. 1), then to guide the guide orifice in translation along the branch 12 by sliding the screw heads 131 into the corresponding opening 122.

(25) It should be noted that the opening 122 of the branch 12 can have a length that is substantially equal to the branch 12. For reasons of rigidity of the assembly, a plurality of openings 122 are provided along the branch 12. According to an advantageous embodiment, the template 10 comprises mechanisms for rendering integral with a brace lath (for example the brace lath 31 in FIG. 3). These mechanisms for rendering integral with the brace lath 31 make it possible to guide the template, by wedging it relative to the brace lath. Thus, each brace lath guides the user for the positioning of the template relative to the wooden boards of the cladding panel.

(26) For example, the template comprises a second branch 11 that is substantially perpendicular to the first branch 12, the second branch 11 comprising the mechanism for rendering integral with the brace lath 31.

(27) For example, the mechanism for rendering integral are formed from two stop elements 15, at least one of the stop elements 15 being configured to be movable in translation along a portion of the second branch 11. For example, each of the stop elements 15 is configured to be movable in translation along portions of the second branch 11. For example, each stop element 15 is a piece of rail that has a cross-section in the form of a U and is provided with at least one threaded rod 151 (which for example is welded on the stop 15), which rod is inserted in a longitudinal recess 111 provided in a portion of the second branch 11, and is then clamped by way of a nut 152 in order to secure the stop 15 in the correct position, i.e. abutting against the brace lath 31.

(28) The threaded rod 151 can also be replaced by a hole provided in the corresponding stop 15, and a through-screw, which is also received in the longitudinal recess 111 provided in a portion of the second branch 11.

(29) The stop element 15 can be displaced along a portion of the second branch 11, and can also be secured (by clamping of the threaded rod or the screw) in a given position of the second branch 11. For example, the stop elements 15 are secured on the second branch 11, such as to abut the brace lath 31.

(30) The template 10 can be produced from a sheet of aluminum that is cut and bent in order to produce the parts illustrated in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 also illustrates a spanner 40 that can be produced during the step of cutting of the sheet of aluminum. The spanner 40, which can be supplied with the template, is used for example to tighten or untighten the screws making it possible to immobilize or render movable the stop elements 15 or the guide orifices 13.

(31) FIG. 3 shows the template 10 positioned on a brace lath 31 with its two guide orifices in position on the cladding board 32 (for example a wooden slat). The user, for example the installer of the cladding panel can then, for example thanks to a gas nail driver, drive a securing element, for example a nail, through each of the guide orifices 13. The use of a template of this type makes it possible to obtain alignment of the nails (for example horizontally and vertically) that is aesthetically pleasing and provides an attractive finish.

(32) For example, the template 10 comprises at least one visual element enabling the user to identify a reference point 0, as well as adjustment dimensions of the template. Advantageously, these visual elements, for example the reference point 0 and the adjustment dimensions, are engraved on the template. This enables the user not to have to take measurements.

(33) According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure as illustrated in FIG. 4, the template 10 comprises a first branch 12 that is configured to be substantially aligned with a brace lath 31 on which an operator must secure a cladding board 32. For example, the first branch 12 comprises two guide orifices 13, at least some or all of these guide orifices 13 being configured to be movable in translation along the first branch 12.

(34) For example, the first branch 12 comprises a recess (or opening) 121 that is substantially aligned with the brace lath 31. The guide orifice 13 also comprises a recess 133.

(35) According to a characteristic of the present disclosure, at least some or all of the guide orifices 13 are removable.

(36) The recess 121 of the first branch 12 and the recess 133 of the guide orifice 13 are also provided with at least two guide notches (123, 134) that are configured to cooperate with one another in order to permit the positioning of the guide orifice 13 on the template 10, such that the guide orifice 13 is situated facing the recess 121 of the template 10 when the notches are cooperating.

(37) According to the second embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the notches 123 of the first branch 12 are situated in the interior of the recess 121, more specifically along the inner faces (124, 125) of the recess 121 (i.e. the faces parallel to the brace lath 31). It will be appreciated that it is within the capability of persons skilled in the art to arrange these notches in the best possible way such as to cooperate efficiently with the notches 134 of the guide orifice 13.

(38) The notches 134 for their part are situated on the rectangular body of the guide orifice 13. For example, they are provided on the rectangular body, such as to correspond with the notches 123. In FIG. 4, the notches are provided on two in the faces of two openings (136, 137) provided in the body of the guide orifice 13 and parallel to the inner faces (124, 125) of the recess 121. It will be appreciated that other arrangements of the notches and forms are within the capability of persons skilled in the art, such as, for example, notches provided in openings provided in the body of the first branch, identical to the openings 122 in FIG. 1.

(39) In order to ensure retention of the guide orifice when the notches 123 and 134 are cooperating, two clip-on slats 135 make it possible to clip the guide orifice 13 onto the two branches 12 of the template 10. These two clip-on slats are situated in the interior of the openings (136, 137) facing the notches 134, as illustrated in FIG. 6 of the exploded view.

(40) The template also comprises a second branch 11 provided with a recess 111 making it possible to receive mechanisms for rendering integral with a brace lath 31, as already described in relation with the first embodiment in FIG. 1.

(41) In the example in FIG. 4, the mechanism for rendering integral are formed by two stop elements 15, at least one of the stop elements 15 being configured to be movable in translation along a portion of the second branch 11. For example, each of the stop elements 15 is configured to be movable in translation along a portion of the second branch 11. For example each stop element 15 is a part, for example made of plastic with a square, round, hollow or solid form. When put into position, the stop 15 is in contact above the cladding board, while abutting against the brace lath.

(42) It will be appreciated that, for handling of the cladding board 32 from below, the stop comes into contact with the underpart of the board.

(43) As for the stop 15 of the first embodiment illustrated by FIG. 1, the stop 15 is provided with at least one threaded rod 151, which is inserted in the recess 111 provided in a portion of the second branch 11, and which is then clamped by a nut 152 in order to secure the stop 15 in the correct position, i.e. abutting against the brace lath 31.

(44) The threaded rod 151 can also be replaced by a hole provided in the corresponding stop 15 and a through-screw, which screw is also received in the recess 111. Thus, the stop element 15 can be displaced along a portion of the second branch 11 and can also be secured (by tightening of the nut 152 on the threaded rod or the screw) in a given position of the second branch 11. For example, the stop elements 15 are secured on the second branch 11, such as to clamp the brace lath 31 against which they are fitted.

(45) The second branch 11 also comprises mechanism 14 for alignment of the template 10, each mechanism 14 for alignment being configured to be supported on a rim of the cladding board as illustrated in FIG. 7. A rim of this type corresponds to the junction of two cladding boards 32.

(46) In FIG. 5, each mechanism 14 for alignment is provided in an orifice 112 of the second branch 11. For example, each orifice 112 is placed at the end of the second branch 11. For example, at least two mechanisms 14 for alignment are provided at each end of the second branch 11 (as in the template in FIG. 4).

(47) The mechanism 14 for alignment is for example formed by a screw 141 passing through the corresponding orifice 112 and a nut 142 making it possible to tighten the screw 141, with the screw head of the screw 141 acting as a guide when it is supported on the edge of the cladding board as illustrated in FIG. 7. Thus, in addition to the stop elements 15 that make it possible to render the template 10 integral and align it, the mechanisms 14 for alignment also make it possible to guide the operator. Advantageously, only these mechanism 14 for alignment are used by the operator for the operation of securing of the cladding boards 32.

(48) According to a variant of the present disclosure, the screw head of the screw 141 is surrounded by a plastic material with variable hardness. A stop of this type is then of the damping (or bumper) type.

(49) For example, at least one damper of this type is removable. By simple rotation movement of the hand so as to dislodge the damper from the screw head acting as a core, it is then easy for the operator to change the type of damper (thickness, width) according to the thickness of the rim 321 corresponding to the junction of two cladding boards 32. A configuration of this type is represented in FIG. 8. It should be noted that these additional mechanism 14 for alignment are particularly advantageous when the operator no longer has access to the brace lath, as is the case when the operator reaches the final board to be secured, as illustrated in FIG. 8 (in this case, the mechanisms for rendering integral are not present, and it is difficult for the operator to guide the template 10 along the brace lath 31).

(50) For example, the mechanism 14 for alignment of the template 10 are fixed or movable relative to the second branch 11. In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, they are fixed, but they can also be movable.

(51) According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the template can be made of wood or a composite material, or also agglomerates such as MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) material.

(52) The template 10 also comprises mechanisms for securing, for example at least one orifice 16 as illustrated in FIG. 9, and for making it possible to receive a securing element 17, for example a hook, for retention of the template on a belt (not represented) for example.

(53) A template according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure is now illustrated in FIGS. 10 to 12.

(54) For the sake of clarity, substantially elements that are new or modified are referenced therein.

(55) The common elements that have previously been described in relation with the first embodiment and the second embodiment will not be described or incorporated again in FIGS. 10 to 12.

(56) According to this third embodiment, a securing element 17, for example of the hook type as previously described in relation with the securing element 17, comprises at its end 172 a mechanism 171 for rendering integral, which can be inserted in an orifice 16 provided in the second branch 11. The second branch 11 is in this case identical to the second branch 11 or 11 of the preceding embodiments.

(57) The function of the securing element 17 is also identical to the function of the securing element 17 in FIGS. 5 to 9, i.e. to enable the user to secure the template on a belt, for example.

(58) Preferably, the mechanism 171 for rendering integral is a securing clip that is configured to be inserted in the corresponding orifice 16.

(59) According to a particular embodiment, the orifice 16 comprises an area of insertion with a form that cooperates with that of the mechanisms 171 for rendering integral. Once inserted in the orifice 16, rotation of the securing element 17 makes it possible to block the mechanism 171 for rendering integral of the clip type against the second branch.

(60) For example, according to FIG. 10, three orifices 16 are provided in the second branch 11. This makes it possible in particular for the user to have available at least one position enabling him to position the securing element 17 on the second branch.

(61) Also, in this third embodiment, mechanism 14 for alignment are provided, the function of which is identical to the function of the mechanisms 14 for alignment in FIGS. 4 to 9. Only the form and the structure differ. For example, the mechanism 14 for alignment are in the form of a lug, which for example is made of plastic. At the end of each mechanism for alignment, a mechanism 141 for rendering integral with an identical form is provided, preferably with the mechanism 171 for rendering integral. The system for securing of the mechanisms for rendering integral is also identical to the system for securing of the clip type of the mechanisms 171 for rendering integral.

(62) In order to carry out the alignment of the template 10, orifices 112, the function of which is identical to that of the orifices 112 of the second embodiment, are provided on the second branch 11. Each orifice 112 is configured to receive the mechanism 141 for rendering integral. The form of each orifice 112 is preferably identical to the form of the orifices 16, the mechanism 14 for alignment also being blocked by rotation of the mechanisms for alignment in the orifice 112 in order to carry out blocking thereof against the second branch.

(63) According to the situation, the user thus has the possibility of adding or removing the securing element 17 and the mechanisms 14 for alignment, easily and without tools.

(64) It will be appreciated that the orifices 16 or 16, 112 or 112 can also be provided on the template in FIG. 10 corresponding to the first embodiment.

(65) Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that a plurality of variants of the aforementioned embodiments can be envisaged without departing from the context of the present disclosure.

(66) Throughout the description and the claims of this specification, the words comprise and contain and their variations mean including but not limited to, and they are not destined for (and do not exclude) other parts, additives, components, whole units or steps. Throughout the description and the claims of this specification, the singular incorporates the plural, unless the context requires otherwise. In particular, when the indefinite article is used, the specification must be understood as envisaging the plural as well as the singular, unless the context requires otherwise.

(67) The characteristics, whole numbers, features, components or units described in association with one aspect, one embodiment or one particular example of the present disclosure must be understood as being applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described in the present document, unless there is incompatibility therewith. All the characteristics disclosed in the present specification (including the claims, the abstract and the accompanying drawings), and/or all the steps of a method or a process thus disclosed, can be combined according to any combination, with the exception of the combinations where at least some of these characteristics and/or steps are mutually exclusive. The present disclosure is not limited to the details of all the preceding embodiments. The present disclosure extends to any new characteristic, or new combination, of the characteristics disclosed in the present specification (including the claims, the abstract and the accompanying drawings), or to any new characteristic, or new combination, of the steps of any procedure or process thus disclosed.

(68) The attention of the reader is drawn to all the papers and documents that have been filed simultaneously with, or prior to, this specification in relation with this application, and that are open to public inspection with this specification, and the content of all these papers and documents is incorporated here by reference.

LIST OF THE REFERENCE SIGNS

(69) 10, 10, 10 template 11, 11, 11 second branch 111, 111 longitudinal recess 112, 112 orifice 12, 12 first branch 121, 121 recess 122 opening 123 guide notches 124 inner face 125 inner face 13, 13 guide orifice 131 screwing head 132 nut 133, 133 recess 134 guide notch 135 clip-on slat 136 opening 137 opening 14, 14 mechanisms for alignment 141 screw 141 mechanism for rendering integral 142 nut 15, 15 stop 151, 151 threaded rod 152, 152 nut 16, 16 orifice 17, 17 securing element 171 mechanism for rendering integral 172 end 31 brace lath 32 cladding board 321 rim 40 spanner