FR2890093A1 - Fence e.g. wall backing, for private or public swimming pool, has modules fixed to ground using bearing plates and connected by stiffeners that are fixed under ends of top and bottom rails, and bars spaced within specific range - Google Patents

Abstract

The fence has modules (A, B), each fixed to the ground using bearing plates (1-4) adapted on tubes integrated to bottom rails. The modules are connected by stiffeners (20, 21) fixed by screws and a female insert, under the ends of top and bottom rails, where the stiffeners are in the form of links. Each plate has a locking screw to lock the module on the tube and four screws, supported on the ground, permitting the adjustment of the position of the plate. The spacing between bars (22, 23) is comprised between 72 and 92 millimeters.

Description

2890093 -1-

  The invention relates to the field of safety devices designed to protect children around a private or public swimming pool by avoiding any accidental falls in the water. She finds employment in schools, kindergartens and children's gardening.

  The present invention relates to the field of fences manufactured industrially especially for swimming pool. This invention relates to a fence without post. The horizontal low rail of the barrier comprises below two square tubes where the plates are adapted. These plates provide fixation on a wall or floor by chemical anchors or other fastening systems. They are adjusted vertically and locked by a screw on the barrier at the tube and have below four screws to refine the setting in all positions. These screws are supported on the ground.

  The fence modules are fixed together at their ends on the upper and lower rails by stiffeners.

  These link-shaped stiffeners are made from folded and welded wire or cut plate.

  The present invention aims to eliminate all difficulties in the installation of fence on a non-plane floor.

  The stiffeners facilitate mounting by allowing: - the change of direction of the fence - the vertical angular adjustment or adjustment of the angle between two modules.

  - a set of mounting The standard AFNOR NF P 90-306 on the safety of swimming pools gives a spacing between bar between 45 and 102 mm provided that the probe does not penetrate with a force of 100 Newtons. The spacing between two modules is 72 and 92 mm or 20 mm of play, so no risk for a young child.

  All fence modules are rounded at their ends and interconnected by stiffeners. They follow the desired directions to obtain a very solid and very aesthetic barrier.

  The simplicity of assembly without any other additional or special part is very easy, economical and complies with the AFNOR standard.

  For the gate, the fixation is carried out in the same way using a high and low leg on each post.

  The stiffeners are locked by screws with female inserts. In the case of aluminum fabrication the inserts can be set up directly in the foundry. So they will not be visible anymore.

  The present invention is applicable for all types of filling, baring or other panels in all materials.

  A change of spacing ribs given for information would be only an alternative embodiment of this invention.

  In any case, the invention will be better understood with the aid of the description which follows with reference to the appended drawings.

  Figure 1 Perceptive overview of three modules.

  Figure 2 Perceptive view of the stage.

  Figure 3 Perceptive view of the stiffener assembly.

  Figure 4 Barrier and gate mounting view.

  Figure 5 Different mounting possibilities.

  Figure 6 Two modules with plates and stiffeners.

  Figure 1 shows the mounting of the plates (1 to 6) on the square tubes (7 to 12) of the barrier modules (A, B, and C) Figure 2 The plate (1) hangs on the tube (7) using a screw (13) allowing vertical play.

  It is equipped with four screws (14, 15, 16 and 17) to orient the barrier module in all directions depending on the ground. These hexagon screws are actuated on the plate in normal position, they rest on the ground and ensure a fine adjustment.

  The holes (18 and 19) allow the passage of the dowels for fixing to the ground.

  A not shown circular plug then comes to lodge in the countersink and hide all the hardware.

  Figure 3 shows the junction of two modules A and B. The stiffeners (20 and 21) are mounted below each horizontal arm. This invention allows any change of direction of the fence, a mounting clearance and an angular adjustment. The spacing of the bars (22 and 23) varies regardless of the mounting from 72 to 92 mm.

  Figure 4 shows the mounting principles.

  a) Between two barrier modules A and B. The stiffener (20) being mounted below b) Between a barrier module E and the gate bar F provided with a tab.

  c) Mounting the stiffener with the hardware. The female insert (24) receives the locking screw (25). An elastic washer (26) mounted on a stiffener (20) absorbs the alignment difference.

  In an aluminum realization the female inserts without heads are included in the foundry. So they will not be visible anymore.

  Figure 5 shows the connection of the modules.

a) Maximum play.

b) minimum play.

c) Game at the top of the modules.

d) Game at the bottom of the modules.

  All possibilities of combinations are possible keeping a high and low play between 0 and 20 mm at the ends of the rails. In the same way, the spacing of the bars (22 and 23) will vary from 72 to 92 mm even in the event of a change of direction of the barrier. A change of game sides given for information would be only a variation of this invention.

  Figure 6 shows two modules (A and B) equipped with four plates (1 to 4) connected by two stiffeners (20 and 21).

Claims (3)

  1 Closing composed of successive modules, (A, B, C, ...) successive, characterized in that: - each module is fixed to the ground with the aid of plates (1 to 6) fitting on the tubes ( 7 to 12) secured to the lower rails, and in that the modules are interconnected by stiffeners (20, 21, ...) fixed under the ends of the upper and lower rails.   2 fence according to claim 1, characterized in that each plate comprises a locking screw (13) on the tube of the module, and four screws (14 to 17) resting on the ground and allowing a fine adjustment of the position of platinum.   3 closing according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the stiffeners (20, 21, ...) are in the form of links, fixed by screws (25) and female insert (24), under the ends of the rails . An elastic washer (26) interposed between the stiffener and the rail makes it possible to absorb the difference in alignment.