WO2016001521A1 - Mailbox for letters and/or parcels - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00
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- the present invention relates to a mailbox and / or parcel.
- Document FR2913868 discloses a mailbox including:
- each panel comprising two longitudinal edges extending substantially in a first direction of extension and two transverse edges extending substantially in a second direction; of transverse extension to the first extension direction, each panel comprising, at each of its longitudinal edges, an assembly part extending along the respective longitudinal edge, each assembly part being assembled to a part respectively assembling an adjacent panel along a respective assembly zone,
- a closure system comprising a front frame fixed to the panels and defining an access opening, the closure system comprising a door pivotally mounted relative to the front frame between a closed position in which the door at least partially closes the door. an access opening and an open position in which the door releases at least part of the access opening, and
- the various panels are identical and each comprises an assembly rib extending along a first longitudinal edge of said panel and an assembly groove extending along the second longitudinal edge of said panel, each an assembly groove being configured to cooperate with a respective connecting rib of an adjacent panel so as to seal the mailbox at the respective assembly area.
- the exposure of the mailbox including weather, frost and significant temperature variations, the panels, and more particularly their assembly parts, are likely to deform irreversibly. Such deformations of the assembly parts can cause water infiltration inside the mailbox, and thus induce an alteration of the mail or packages stored in the mailbox.
- the present invention aims to remedy these disadvantages.
- the technical problem underlying the invention is therefore to provide a mailbox and / or package which is simple and reliable structure, while ensuring improved sealing of the mailbox and / or parcel.
- the present invention relates to a mailbox and / or package comprising:
- each panel comprising two lateral edges extending substantially in a first direction of extension and two transverse edges extending substantially in a second direction of extension transverse to the first direction of extension, each panel comprising, at each of its lateral edges, an assembly portion extending along the respective lateral edge, each joining portion being assembled to a respective joining portion of an adjacent panel along a respective joining zone,
- a closure system comprising a front frame fixed on the panels and defining an access opening, the closure system comprising a movably mounted door, for example pivoting, relative to the front frame between a closed position in which the door closes at least in part the access opening and an open position in which the door releases at least part of the access opening,
- a first assembly part of said two assembly parts comprises a configured water discharge groove to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or package the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area
- a second assembly portion of said two connecting parts is configured to cover at least part of the first joining part and the water discharge groove
- the first assembly part comprises at least one first detent element, for example a male detent element
- the second assembly part comprises at least one second detent element, for example a female detent element, configured to cooperate with the at least one first locking element ge.
- the configuration of the first and second assembly parts, and more particularly the presence of the water discharge groove, makes it possible, in the event of irreversible deformations, of the parts of assemblies belonging to the various panels, channel the water that may have entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area and evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or parcel.
- the configuration of the mailbox and / or parcel according to the invention improves the sealing of the mailbox and / or parcel, and thus significantly reduce the risk of damage to the mail and / or or packages contained in the mailbox and / or parcel.
- a first assembly part of said two assembly parts comprises a discharge groove of water configured to discharge to the outside of the mailbox and / or package the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area, and a second assembly portion said two connecting parts are configured to at least partly cover the respective first joining portion and the respective water discharge groove.
- the first assembly part comprises a bearing portion extending along the respective lateral edge of the respective panel, the bearing portion having an external surface facing outwards of the mailbox and / or package on which is provided the water discharge groove
- the second assembly part comprises a covering portion extending along the respective side edge of the respective panel, the portion of covering being configured to bear on the support portion and at least partially cover the water discharge groove.
- the water discharge groove is configured to evacuate the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area to at least l one of the transverse edges of the respective panel.
- the first assembly part extends over the entire length of the respective lateral edge of the respective panel.
- the water discharge groove extends over the entire length of the first assembly part.
- the water discharge groove comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first and second ends opening respectively to proximity, and more particularly at the level, of the transverse edges of the respective panel.
- the covering portion extends over the entire length of the respective lateral edge of the respective panel.
- the water discharge groove is substantially rectilinear.
- the panel comprising the second assembly part comprises a wall part having a substantially flat outer surface, and the covering portion of the second assembly part extending substantially perpendicularly from a side edge of the wall portion.
- the support portion comprises a first and a second bearing surface extending on either side of the water discharge groove, the covering portion being configured to bear on the first and second bearing surfaces.
- the panel comprising the first assembly portion comprises a wall portion having a substantially flat outer surface, the first and second bearing surfaces extending substantially parallel to the outer surface of the wall portion of the panel including the first assembly portion.
- the first and second bearing surfaces are substantially planar.
- the first and second bearing surfaces are substantially coplanar.
- the at least one first latching element is formed on the outer surface of the bearing portion.
- the at least one second latching element is formed on the inner surface of the covering portion.
- the second assembly part comprises, on its inner surface, at least one abutment element, such as an abutment rib, arranged to cooperate with the first assembly part, and more particularly with the support portion, so as to oppose disassembly of the first and second assembly parts.
- at least one abutment element such as an abutment rib
- the first and second assembly parts are configured so that the outer surface of the mailbox and / or parcel has a surface continuity at the respective assembly area.
- the front frame comprises at least one water discharge orifice fluidly connected to the water discharge groove and opening out of the mailbox and / or parcel.
- the at least one water discharge orifice is formed near one end of the water discharge groove.
- the front frame comprises four frame portions interconnected, each frame portion being shaped to cooperate with a respective panel following a respective junction area, at least one of the portions frame comprising, on its surface facing the outside of the mailbox and / or package, at least one water discharge channel configured to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or to packages the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective junction area.
- each frame portion comprises, on its surface facing the outside of the mailbox and / or package, at least one water discharge channel configured to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or package water entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective junction area.
- the at least one water discharge channel is substantially rectilinear.
- the at least one water discharge channel is fluidly connected to the at least one water discharge orifice.
- At least one water discharge orifice is provided on at least one frame portion.
- each panel comprises, near its transverse edge turned towards the front frame, at least a first assembly element, and the front frame comprises a plurality of second assembly elements each arranged to cooperate with a respective first fastener.
- each panel comprises, near its transverse edge turned towards the front frame, at least a first assembly element, and each frame portion comprises at least one second assembly element arranged to cooperate with the at least one first assembly element provided on the respective panel.
- each panel comprises, near its transverse edge facing the front frame, at least one first detent element, for example a female detent element such as a groove. snap and / or snap slot, and each frame portion comprises at least one second snap-in element, for example a male snap-in element such as a ratchet and / or a snap-in tab , arranged to cooperate with the at least one first detent element provided on the respective panel.
- first detent element for example a female detent element such as a groove. snap and / or snap slot
- each frame portion comprises at least one second snap-in element, for example a male snap-in element such as a ratchet and / or a snap-in tab , arranged to cooperate with the at least one first detent element provided on the respective panel.
- the mailbox comprises a first pair of identical panels and a second pair of identical panels.
- Each panel of the first pair comprises for example two assembly parts each provided with a water discharge groove
- each panel of the second pair comprises for example two assembly parts each configured to cover at least partially a respective assembly part provided with a water discharge groove.
- the four panels extend parallel in pairs.
- the mailbox and / or package comprises a bottom fixed on the panels opposite the closure system.
- Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of a mailbox according to the present invention showing the closure system of this mailbox respectively in the closed position and in the open position.
- Figure 3 is a view of four assembled panels forming the side, bottom and top walls of the mailbox of Figure 1.
- Figure 4 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of a detail of Figure 2.
- Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of a front frame assembled to two adjacent panels.
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of a panel of a first type.
- Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of a panel of a second type.
- Figure 8 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of the mailbox of Figure 1.
- Figure 9 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of a detail of Figure 3.
- Figure 10 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale and during assembly, of the two panels shown in Figure 9.
- Figure 11 is a partial perspective view of the front frame being assembled on the panels.
- Figures 12 and 13 are partial perspective views of the front frame.
- Figures 1 to 13 show a mailbox 2 according to the present invention.
- the mailbox 2 may for example be available in kit and have a parallelepiped shape.
- the mailbox 2 comprises four panels 3a, 3b extending parallel in pairs and assembled together to form the side, bottom and top walls of the mailbox 2.
- different panels 3a, 3b may for example be made of synthetic material.
- the mailbox 2 more particularly comprises two panels 3a parallel and identical, and two panels 3b also parallel and identical.
- each panel 3a comprises a wall portion 4 of generally rectangular shape and having a substantially flat outer surface.
- Each panel 3a also includes, at each of the side edges 5 of the respective wall portion 4, an assembly portion 6 extending the entire length of the respective side edge 5.
- each panel 3b comprises a wall portion 7 of generally rectangular shape and having a substantially flat outer surface.
- Each panel 3b also comprises, at each of the lateral edges 8 of the respective wall portion 7, an assembly portion 9 extending over the entire length of the respective lateral edge 8.
- Each assembly portion 9 of a panel 3b is arranged to cooperate with a respective assembly portion 6 of an adjacent panel 3a along a respective assembly area 11.
- each joining portion 6 comprises a bearing portion 7 extending the entire length of the respective side edge 5.
- Each bearing portion 7 has, on its outer surface facing the outside of the mailbox, a groove substantially straight water discharge pipe 12 extending over the entire length of said bearing portion 7.
- Each water discharge groove 12 more particularly comprises a first and a second end opposite one to the other. other and opening respectively at the transverse edges 10 of the respective panel 3a.
- Each water discharge groove 12 is configured to discharge to the transverse edges 10 of the respective panel 3a the water that may have entered the mailbox at the respective joining zone 11.
- Each bearing portion 7 further comprises, on its outer surface, two coplanar bearing surfaces 7a, 7b extending on either side of the respective water discharge groove 12.
- the bearing surfaces 7a, 7b of each support portion 7 extend substantially parallel to the outer surface of the respective wall portion 4, but are offset relative thereto toward the interior of the mailbox. 2.
- Each assembly portion 6 further comprises a plurality of male snap elements 13 extending from the outer surface of the respective bearing portion 7.
- Each male detent element 13 may for example be formed by a detent finger or a detent tongue.
- each assembly portion 9 includes a covering portion 14 extending the entire length of the respective side edge 8.
- Each covering portion 14 extends substantially perpendicularly from the respective lateral edge 8 and thus forms a 90 ° return.
- Each covering portion 14 is configured to bear on the two bearing surfaces 7a, 7b belonging to the respective assembly part 6 and thus cover the respective water discharge groove 12.
- each covering portion 14 has an end edge 14a opposite to the respective wall portion 7 and shaped to bear against the respective lateral edge 5 of the respective wall portion 4 so as to improve the sealing at each assembly zone 11.
- Each assembly portion 9 further comprises a plurality of female latching members 15 extending from the inner surface of said cover portion 14.
- Each female latching member 15 is arranged to cooperate with a male detent element 13 provided on the respective assembly part 6.
- Each female detent element 15 comprises, for example, a detent housing arranged to cooperate with the respective male detent element 13.
- each assembly portion 9 comprises, on its inner surface, a plurality of abutment members 16, such as abutment ribs, each arranged to cooperate with the portion of the abutment. respective support 7 so as to oppose disassembly of the respective assembly parts 6, 9, and more particularly so as to oppose a spacing of the two respective assembly parts 6, 9.
- abutment members 16 such as abutment ribs
- the mailbox 2 further comprises a closure system 17 which comprises in particular a front frame 18 of rectangular or square shape, fixed on the panels 3a, 3b and delimiting an access opening 19, and further a door 21 mounted pivoting on the front frame 18 around a pivot axis A between a closed position in which the door 21 closes the access opening 19 and an open position in which the door 21 releases the access opening 19.
- a closure system 17 which comprises in particular a front frame 18 of rectangular or square shape, fixed on the panels 3a, 3b and delimiting an access opening 19, and further a door 21 mounted pivoting on the front frame 18 around a pivot axis A between a closed position in which the door 21 closes the access opening 19 and an open position in which the door 21 releases the access opening 19.
- the front frame 18 may for example be monobloc and be made of synthetic material.
- the front frame 18 has four frame portions 18a to 18d interconnected. Each frame portion 18a to 18d is shaped to cooperate with a respective panel along a respective junction area 22.
- each of the frame portions 18a to 18d comprises at least one male detent element arranged to cooperate with a female detent member formed on the respective panel 3a, 3b.
- each of the frame portions 18a and 18d comprises, on its outer periphery, two locking ribs 23, and each of the panels 3a comprises, on its inner surface and near its edge. transverse 10 facing the front frame 18, two latching grooves 24 arranged to each cooperate with a respective detent rib 23.
- Each of the frame portions 18b and 18c has, on its outer periphery, a plurality of ratchet ribs 25, and each of the panels 3b has on its inner surface and near its transverse edge 26 facing the front frame 18 latching grooves 27 arranged to each cooperate with a respective detent rib 25.
- Each of the frame portions 18b and 18c further includes a plurality of snap tabs 28, and each of the panels 3b has a plurality of snap slots 29 arranged to cooperate each with a respective detent tongue 28.
- each of the frame portions 18a, 18d comprises two water discharge orifices 31.
- Each water discharge orifice 31 is fluidly connected to an evacuation groove. water 12 respectively provided on the respective panel 3a, and opens out of the mailbox 2 near the door 21.
- Each discharge port 31 is for example arranged near one end of the groove d respective water discharge 12, and therefore the respective transverse edge 10 of the respective panel 3a. Therefore, any water that may have entered the mailbox 2 at an assembly area 11 is collected by the respective water discharge groove 12 and can flow out of the box. to letters 2 via the respective water outlet 31.
- the water discharge orifices 31 turned towards the hinge zone of the door 21 are shaped to receive the ends of the pivot shaft of the door 21 .
- each of the frame portions 18a, 18d also comprises, on its external surface, a substantially rectilinear water discharge channel 32 fluidly connected to the respective water discharge orifices 31.
- Each water discharge channel 32 is configured to discharge to the respective water discharge ports 31 water possibly having entered the mailbox 2 at the respective junction zone 22. It should be noted that each of the panels 3a is shaped to cover the respective water discharge channel 28.
- Each of the frame portions 18b, 18c also comprises, on its outer surface, a substantially rectilinear water discharge channel 33 extending over the entire length of said frame portion.
- Each water discharge channel 33 is fluidically connected, at each of its ends, to a respective water discharge channel 32 and thus configured to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox 2 the water having possibly penetrated in the mailbox 2 at the respective junction area 22.
- the frame portions 18a to 18d and the panels 3a, 3b are configured such that the outer surface of the mailbox 2 has a surface continuity at each junction area. 22.
- the mailbox 2 further comprises a bottom 34 fixed on the panels 3a, 3b opposite the closing system 17.
- the bottom 34 has a rear frame 35, of rectangular shape or square, fixed on the panels 3a, 3b and delimiting a withdrawal opening, and a door 36 pivotally mounted on the rear frame 35 about a pivot axis, parallel to the pivot axis A, between a closed position in which door 36 closes the withdrawal opening and an open position in which the door 36 releases the withdrawal opening.
- the rear frame 35 is identical to the front frame 18, and will therefore not be described in detail.
- the rear frame 35 also has water discharge channels, water discharge orifices and male snap elements identical to those belonging to the front frame 18.
- the mailbox 2 is arranged such that the hinge axis A extends substantially vertically.
- the mailbox could be arranged such that the hinge axis A extends substantially horizontally.
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Boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis Mailbox and / or parcel
La présente invention concerne une boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis. The present invention relates to a mailbox and / or parcel.
Le document FR2913868 divulgue une boîte aux lettres comportant : Document FR2913868 discloses a mailbox including:
- quatre panneaux assemblés entre eux et formant les parois latérales, supérieure et inférieure de la boîte aux lettres, chaque panneau comprenant deux bords longitudinaux s'étendant sensiblement selon une première direction d'extension et deux bords transversaux s'étendant sensiblement selon une deuxième direction d'extension transversale à la première direction d'extension, chaque panneau comprenant, au niveau de chacun de ses bords longitudinaux, une partie d'assemblage s'étendant le long du bord longitudinal respectif, chaque partie d'assemblage étant assemblée à une partie d'assemblage respective d'un panneau adjacent suivant une zone d'assemblage respective, four panels assembled together and forming the side walls, upper and lower of the mailbox, each panel comprising two longitudinal edges extending substantially in a first direction of extension and two transverse edges extending substantially in a second direction; of transverse extension to the first extension direction, each panel comprising, at each of its longitudinal edges, an assembly part extending along the respective longitudinal edge, each assembly part being assembled to a part respectively assembling an adjacent panel along a respective assembly zone,
- un système de fermeture comprenant un cadre avant fixé sur les panneaux et délimitant une ouverture d'accès, le système de fermeture comprenant une porte montée pivotante par rapport au cadre avant entre une position fermée dans laquelle la porte obture au moins en partie l'ouverture d'accès et une position ouverte dans laquelle la porte libère au moins en partie l'ouverture d'accès, et - A closure system comprising a front frame fixed to the panels and defining an access opening, the closure system comprising a door pivotally mounted relative to the front frame between a closed position in which the door at least partially closes the door. an access opening and an open position in which the door releases at least part of the access opening, and
- un fond fixé sur fixé sur les panneaux à l'opposé du système de fermeture. - a bottom fixed on fixed on the panels opposite the closing system.
Selon le document FR2913868, les différents panneaux sont identiques et chacun comporte une nervure d'assemblage s'étendant le long d'un premier bord longitudinal dudit panneau et une rainure d'assemblage s'étendant le long du deuxième bord longitudinal dudit panneau, chaque rainure d'assemblage étant configurée pour coopérer avec une nervure d'assemblage respective d'un panneau adjacent de manière à assurer l'étanchéité de la boîte aux lettres au niveau de la zone d'assemblage respective. According to the document FR2913868, the various panels are identical and each comprises an assembly rib extending along a first longitudinal edge of said panel and an assembly groove extending along the second longitudinal edge of said panel, each an assembly groove being configured to cooperate with a respective connecting rib of an adjacent panel so as to seal the mailbox at the respective assembly area.
Cependant, l'exposition de la boîte aux lettres notamment aux intempéries, au gel et à des variations de températures importantes, les panneaux, et plus particulièrement leurs parties d'assemblage, sont susceptibles de se déformer de manière irréversible. De telles déformations des parties d'assemblage peuvent provoquer des infiltrations d'eau à l'intérieur de la boîte aux lettres, et donc induire une altération du courrier ou des colis stockés dans la boîte aux lettres. However, the exposure of the mailbox including weather, frost and significant temperature variations, the panels, and more particularly their assembly parts, are likely to deform irreversibly. Such deformations of the assembly parts can cause water infiltration inside the mailbox, and thus induce an alteration of the mail or packages stored in the mailbox.
La présente invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients. Le problème technique à la base de l'invention consiste donc à fournir une boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis qui soit de structure simple et fiable, tout en assurant une étanchéité améliorée de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis. The present invention aims to remedy these disadvantages. The technical problem underlying the invention is therefore to provide a mailbox and / or package which is simple and reliable structure, while ensuring improved sealing of the mailbox and / or parcel.
A cet effet, la présente invention concerne une boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis comprenant : For this purpose, the present invention relates to a mailbox and / or package comprising:
- quatre panneaux assemblés entre eux et formant les parois latérales, supérieure et inférieure de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis, chaque panneau comprenant deux bords latéraux s'étendant sensiblement selon une première direction d'extension et deux bords transversaux s'étendant sensiblement selon une deuxième direction d'extension transversale à la première direction d'extension, chaque panneau comprenant, au niveau de chacun de ses bords latéraux, une partie d'assemblage s'étendant le long du bord latéral respectif, chaque partie d'assemblage étant assemblée à une partie d'assemblage respective d'un panneau adjacent suivant une zone d'assemblage respective, four panels assembled together and forming the side walls, upper and lower of the mailbox and / or parcel, each panel comprising two lateral edges extending substantially in a first direction of extension and two transverse edges extending substantially in a second direction of extension transverse to the first direction of extension, each panel comprising, at each of its lateral edges, an assembly portion extending along the respective lateral edge, each joining portion being assembled to a respective joining portion of an adjacent panel along a respective joining zone,
- un système de fermeture comprenant un cadre avant fixé sur les panneaux et délimitant une ouverture d'accès, le système de fermeture comprenant une porte montée mobile, et par exemple pivotante, par rapport au cadre avant entre une position fermée dans laquelle la porte obture au moins en partie l'ouverture d'accès et une position ouverte dans laquelle la porte libère au moins en partie l'ouverture d'accès, - A closure system comprising a front frame fixed on the panels and defining an access opening, the closure system comprising a movably mounted door, for example pivoting, relative to the front frame between a closed position in which the door closes at least in part the access opening and an open position in which the door releases at least part of the access opening,
caractérisée en ce qu'au niveau d'au moins une zone d'assemblage entre deux parties d'assemblage appartenant à deux panneaux adjacents, une première partie d'assemblage desdites deux parties d'assemblage comprend une rainure d'évacuation d'eau configurée pour évacuer vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis l'eau ayant pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis au niveau de la zone d'assemblage respective, et une deuxième partie d'assemblage desdites deux parties d'assemblage est configurée pour recouvrir au moins en partie la première partie d'assemblage et la rainure d'évacuation d'eau, et en ce que la première partie d'assemblage comprend au moins un premier élément d'encliquetage, par exemple un élément mâle d'encliquetage, et la deuxième partie d'assemblage comprend au moins un deuxième élément d'encliquetage, par exemple un élément femelle d'encliquetage, configuré pour coopérer avec l'au moins un premier élément d'encliquetage. characterized in that at at least one joining zone between two joining parts belonging to two adjacent panels, a first assembly part of said two assembly parts comprises a configured water discharge groove to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or package the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area, and a second assembly portion of said two connecting parts is configured to cover at least part of the first joining part and the water discharge groove, and in that the first assembly part comprises at least one first detent element, for example a male detent element, and the second assembly part comprises at least one second detent element, for example a female detent element, configured to cooperate with the at least one first locking element ge.
La configuration des première et deuxième parties d'assemblage, et plus particulièrement la présence de la rainure d'évacuation d'eau, permet, en cas de déformations irréversibles des parties d'assemblages appartenant aux différents panneaux, de canaliser l'eau ayant éventuellement pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis au niveau de la zone d'assemblage respective et de l'évacuer vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis. The configuration of the first and second assembly parts, and more particularly the presence of the water discharge groove, makes it possible, in the event of irreversible deformations, of the parts of assemblies belonging to the various panels, channel the water that may have entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area and evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or parcel.
Par conséquent, la configuration de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis selon l'invention permet d'améliorer l'étanchéité de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis, et donc de réduire considérablement les risques de dégradations du courrier et/ou des colis contenus dans la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis. Therefore, the configuration of the mailbox and / or parcel according to the invention improves the sealing of the mailbox and / or parcel, and thus significantly reduce the risk of damage to the mail and / or or packages contained in the mailbox and / or parcel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, au niveau de chaque zone d'assemblage entre deux parties d'assemblage appartenant à deux panneaux adjacents, une première partie d'assemblage desdites deux parties d'assemblage comprend une rainure d'évacuation d'eau configurée pour évacuer vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis l'eau ayant pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis au niveau de la zone d'assemblage respective, et une deuxième partie d'assemblage desdites deux parties d'assemblage est configurée pour recouvrir au moins en partie la première partie d'assemblage respective et la rainure d'évacuation d'eau respective. According to one embodiment of the invention, at each assembly zone between two assembly parts belonging to two adjacent panels, a first assembly part of said two assembly parts comprises a discharge groove of water configured to discharge to the outside of the mailbox and / or package the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area, and a second assembly portion said two connecting parts are configured to at least partly cover the respective first joining portion and the respective water discharge groove.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la première partie d'assemblage comprend une portion d'appui s'étendant le long du bord latéral respectif du panneau respectif, la portion d'appui comportant une surface externe tournée vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis sur laquelle est ménagée la rainure d'évacuation d'eau, et la deuxième partie d'assemblage comprend une portion de recouvrement s'étendant le long du bord latéral respectif du panneau respectif, la portion de recouvrement étant configurée pour prendre appui sur la portion d'appui et recouvrir au moins en partie la rainure d'évacuation d'eau. According to an embodiment of the invention, the first assembly part comprises a bearing portion extending along the respective lateral edge of the respective panel, the bearing portion having an external surface facing outwards of the mailbox and / or package on which is provided the water discharge groove, and the second assembly part comprises a covering portion extending along the respective side edge of the respective panel, the portion of covering being configured to bear on the support portion and at least partially cover the water discharge groove.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la rainure d'évacuation d'eau est configurée pour évacuer l'eau ayant pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis au niveau de la zone d'assemblage respective vers au moins l'un des bords transversaux du panneau respectif. According to one embodiment of the invention, the water discharge groove is configured to evacuate the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective assembly area to at least l one of the transverse edges of the respective panel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la première partie d'assemblage s'étend sur toute la longueur du bord latéral respectif du panneau respectif. According to one embodiment of the invention, the first assembly part extends over the entire length of the respective lateral edge of the respective panel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la rainure d'évacuation d'eau s'étend sur toute la longueur de la première partie d'assemblage. According to one embodiment of the invention, the water discharge groove extends over the entire length of the first assembly part.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la rainure d'évacuation d'eau comprend une première extrémité et une deuxième extrémité opposée à la première extrémité, les première et deuxième extrémités débouchant respectivement à proximité, et plus particulièrement au niveau, des bords transversaux du panneau respectif. According to one embodiment of the invention, the water discharge groove comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first and second ends opening respectively to proximity, and more particularly at the level, of the transverse edges of the respective panel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la portion de recouvrement s'étend sur toute la longueur du bord latéral respectif du panneau respectif. According to one embodiment of the invention, the covering portion extends over the entire length of the respective lateral edge of the respective panel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la rainure d'évacuation d'eau est sensiblement rectiligne. According to one embodiment of the invention, the water discharge groove is substantially rectilinear.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le panneau comprenant la deuxième partie d'assemblage comprend une partie de paroi présentant une surface externe sensiblement plane, et la portion de recouvrement de la deuxième partie d'assemblage s'étendant sensiblement perpendiculairement à partir d'un bord latéral de la partie de paroi. According to one embodiment of the invention, the panel comprising the second assembly part comprises a wall part having a substantially flat outer surface, and the covering portion of the second assembly part extending substantially perpendicularly from a side edge of the wall portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la portion d'appui comprend une première et une deuxième surfaces d'appui s'étendant de part et d'autre de la rainure d'évacuation d'eau, la portion de recouvrement étant configurée pour prend appui sur les première et deuxième surfaces d'appui. According to one embodiment of the invention, the support portion comprises a first and a second bearing surface extending on either side of the water discharge groove, the covering portion being configured to bear on the first and second bearing surfaces.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le panneau comprenant la première partie d'assemblage comprend une partie de paroi présentant une surface externe sensiblement plane, les première et deuxième surfaces d'appui s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à la surface externe de la partie de paroi du panneau comprenant la première partie d'assemblage. According to one embodiment of the invention, the panel comprising the first assembly portion comprises a wall portion having a substantially flat outer surface, the first and second bearing surfaces extending substantially parallel to the outer surface of the wall portion of the panel including the first assembly portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les première et deuxième surfaces d'appui sont sensiblement planes. According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second bearing surfaces are substantially planar.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les première et deuxième surfaces d'appui sont sensiblement coplanaires. According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second bearing surfaces are substantially coplanar.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins un premier élément d'encliquetage est ménagé sur la surface externe de la portion d'appui. According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one first latching element is formed on the outer surface of the bearing portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins un deuxième élément d'encliquetage est ménagé sur la surface interne de la portion de recouvrement. According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one second latching element is formed on the inner surface of the covering portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la deuxième partie d'assemblage comprend, sur sa surface intérieure, au moins un élément de butée, tel qu'une nervure de butée, agencé pour coopérer avec la première partie d'assemblage, et plus particulièrement avec la portion d'appui, de manière à s'opposer à un désassemblage des première et deuxième parties d'assemblage. According to one embodiment of the invention, the second assembly part comprises, on its inner surface, at least one abutment element, such as an abutment rib, arranged to cooperate with the first assembly part, and more particularly with the support portion, so as to oppose disassembly of the first and second assembly parts.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les première et deuxième parties d'assemblage sont configurées de telle sorte que la surface extérieure de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis présente une continuité de surface au niveau de la zone d'assemblage respective. According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second assembly parts are configured so that the outer surface of the mailbox and / or parcel has a surface continuity at the respective assembly area.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le cadre avant comprend au moins un orifice d'évacuation d'eau relié fluidiquement à la rainure d'évacuation d'eau et débouchant à l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis. According to one embodiment of the invention, the front frame comprises at least one water discharge orifice fluidly connected to the water discharge groove and opening out of the mailbox and / or parcel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins un orifice d'évacuation d'eau est ménagé à proximité d'une extrémité de la rainure d'évacuation d'eau. According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one water discharge orifice is formed near one end of the water discharge groove.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le cadre avant comporte quatre portions d'encadrement reliées entre elles, chaque portion d'encadrement étant conformée pour coopérer avec un panneau respectif suivant une zone de jonction respective, au moins l'une des portions d'encadrement comprenant, sur sa surface tournée vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis, au moins un canal d'évacuation d'eau configuré pour évacuer vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis l'eau ayant pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis au niveau de la zone de jonction respective. According to one embodiment of the invention, the front frame comprises four frame portions interconnected, each frame portion being shaped to cooperate with a respective panel following a respective junction area, at least one of the portions frame comprising, on its surface facing the outside of the mailbox and / or package, at least one water discharge channel configured to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or to packages the water that has entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective junction area.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque portion d'encadrement comprend, sur sa surface tournée vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis, au moins un canal d'évacuation d'eau configuré pour évacuer vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis l'eau ayant pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis au niveau de la zone de jonction respective. According to one embodiment of the invention, each frame portion comprises, on its surface facing the outside of the mailbox and / or package, at least one water discharge channel configured to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox and / or package water entered the mailbox and / or package at the respective junction area.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins un canal d'évacuation d'eau est sensiblement rectiligne. According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one water discharge channel is substantially rectilinear.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins un canal d'évacuation d'eau est relié fluidiquement à l'au moins un orifice d'évacuation d'eau. According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one water discharge channel is fluidly connected to the at least one water discharge orifice.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, au moins un orifice d'évacuation d'eau est ménagé sur au moins une portion d'encadrement. According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one water discharge orifice is provided on at least one frame portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque panneau comprend, à proximité de son bord transversal tourné vers le cadre avant, au moins un premier élément d'assemblage, et le cadre avant comprend une pluralité de deuxièmes éléments d'assemblage agencés chacun pour coopérer avec un premier élément d'assemblage respectif. According to one embodiment of the invention, each panel comprises, near its transverse edge turned towards the front frame, at least a first assembly element, and the front frame comprises a plurality of second assembly elements each arranged to cooperate with a respective first fastener.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque panneau comprend, à proximité de son bord transversal tourné vers le cadre avant, au moins un premier élément d'assemblage, et chaque portion d'encadrement comprend au moins un deuxième élément d'assemblage agencé pour coopérer avec l'au moins un premier élément d'assemblage prévu sur le panneau respectif. According to one embodiment of the invention, each panel comprises, near its transverse edge turned towards the front frame, at least a first assembly element, and each frame portion comprises at least one second assembly element arranged to cooperate with the at least one first assembly element provided on the respective panel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque panneau comprend, à proximité de son bord transversal tourné vers le cadre avant, au moins un premier élément d'encliquetage, par exemple un élément femelle d'encliquetage tel qu'une rainure d'encliquetage et/ou une fente d'encliquetage, et chaque portion d'encadrement comprend au moins un deuxième élément d'encliquetage, par exemple un élément mâle d'encliquetage tel qu'une nervure d'encliquetage et/ou une languette d'encliquetage, agencé pour coopérer avec l'au moins un premier élément d'encliquetage prévu sur le panneau respectif. According to one embodiment of the invention, each panel comprises, near its transverse edge facing the front frame, at least one first detent element, for example a female detent element such as a groove. snap and / or snap slot, and each frame portion comprises at least one second snap-in element, for example a male snap-in element such as a ratchet and / or a snap-in tab , arranged to cooperate with the at least one first detent element provided on the respective panel.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la boite aux lettres comprend une première paire de panneaux identiques et une deuxième paire de panneaux identiques. Chaque panneau de la première paire comprend par exemple deux parties d'assemblage pourvues chacune d'une rainure d'évacuation d'eau, et chaque panneau de la deuxième paire comprend par exemple deux parties d'assemblage configurée chacune pour recouvrir au moins en partie une partie d'assemblage respective pourvue d'une rainure d'évacuation d'eau. According to one embodiment of the invention, the mailbox comprises a first pair of identical panels and a second pair of identical panels. Each panel of the first pair comprises for example two assembly parts each provided with a water discharge groove, and each panel of the second pair comprises for example two assembly parts each configured to cover at least partially a respective assembly part provided with a water discharge groove.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les quatre panneaux s'étendent parallèlement deux à deux. According to one embodiment of the invention, the four panels extend parallel in pairs.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis comprend un fond fixé sur les panneaux à l'opposé du système de fermeture. According to one embodiment of the invention, the mailbox and / or package comprises a bottom fixed on the panels opposite the closure system.
De toute façon l'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit en référence au dessin schématique annexé représentant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, une forme d'exécution de cette boîte aux lettres et/ou à colis. Anyway the invention will be better understood from the description which follows with reference to the attached schematic drawing showing, by way of non-limiting example, an embodiment of this mailbox and / or package.
Figures 1 et 2 sont des vues en perspective d'une boîte aux lettres selon la présente invention montrant le système de fermeture de cette boîte aux lettre respectivement en position fermée et en position ouverte. Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of a mailbox according to the present invention showing the closure system of this mailbox respectively in the closed position and in the open position.
Figure 3 est une vue de quatre panneaux assemblés formant les parois latérales, inférieure et supérieure de la boîte aux lettres de la figure 1. Figure 3 is a view of four assembled panels forming the side, bottom and top walls of the mailbox of Figure 1.
Figure 4 est une vue partielle en perspective, à l'échelle agrandie, d'un détail de la figure 2. Figure 4 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of a detail of Figure 2.
Figure 5 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un cadre avant assemblé à deux panneaux adjacents. Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of a front frame assembled to two adjacent panels.
Figure 6 est une vue en perspective d'un panneau d'un premier type. Figure 7 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un panneau d'un deuxième type. Figure 8 est une vue partielle en perspective, à l'échelle agrandie, de la boîte aux lettres de la figure 1. Figure 6 is a perspective view of a panel of a first type. Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of a panel of a second type. Figure 8 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of the mailbox of Figure 1.
Figure 9 est une vue partielle en perspective, à l'échelle agrandie, d'un détail de la figure 3. Figure 9 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of a detail of Figure 3.
Figure 10 est une vue partielle en perspective, à l'échelle agrandie et en cours d'assemblage, des deux panneaux représentés sur la figure 9. Figure 10 is a partial perspective view, on an enlarged scale and during assembly, of the two panels shown in Figure 9.
Figure 11 est une vue partielle en perspective du cadre avant en cours d'assemblage sur les panneaux. Figure 11 is a partial perspective view of the front frame being assembled on the panels.
Figures 12 et 13 sont des vues partielles en perspective du cadre avant. Les figures 1 à 13 représentent une boîte aux lettres 2 selon la présente invention. La boîte aux lettres 2 peut par exemple être livrable en kit et présenter une forme parallélépipédique. Figures 12 and 13 are partial perspective views of the front frame. Figures 1 to 13 show a mailbox 2 according to the present invention. The mailbox 2 may for example be available in kit and have a parallelepiped shape.
Comme montré sur la figure 3, la boîte aux lettres 2 comprend quatre panneaux 3a, 3b s'étendant parallèlement deux à deux et assemblés les uns aux autres de manière à former les parois latérales, inférieure et supérieure de la boîte aux lettres 2. Les différents panneaux 3a, 3b peuvent par exemple être réalisés en matière synthétique. La boîte aux lettres 2 comprend plus particulièrement deux panneaux 3a parallèles et identiques, et deux panneaux 3b également parallèles et identiques. As shown in FIG. 3, the mailbox 2 comprises four panels 3a, 3b extending parallel in pairs and assembled together to form the side, bottom and top walls of the mailbox 2. different panels 3a, 3b may for example be made of synthetic material. The mailbox 2 more particularly comprises two panels 3a parallel and identical, and two panels 3b also parallel and identical.
Comme montré plus particulièrement sur la figure 6, chaque panneau 3a comprend une partie de paroi 4 de forme générale rectangulaire et présentant une surface externe sensiblement plane. Chaque panneau 3a comprend également, au niveau de chacun des bords latéraux 5 de la partie de paroi 4 respective, une partie d'assemblage 6 s'étendant sur toute la longueur du bord latéral 5 respectif. As shown more particularly in Figure 6, each panel 3a comprises a wall portion 4 of generally rectangular shape and having a substantially flat outer surface. Each panel 3a also includes, at each of the side edges 5 of the respective wall portion 4, an assembly portion 6 extending the entire length of the respective side edge 5.
Comme montré sur les figures 1 et 7, chaque panneau 3b comprend une partie de paroi 7 de forme générale rectangulaire et présentant une surface externe sensiblement plane. Chaque panneau 3b comprend également, au niveau de chacun des bords latéraux 8 de la partie de paroi 7 respective, une partie d'assemblage 9 s'étendant sur toute la longueur du bord latéral 8 respectif. Chaque partie d'assemblage 9 d'un panneau 3b est agencée pour coopérer avec une partie d'assemblage 6 respective d'un panneau 3a adjacent le long d'une zone d'assemblage 11 respective. As shown in Figures 1 and 7, each panel 3b comprises a wall portion 7 of generally rectangular shape and having a substantially flat outer surface. Each panel 3b also comprises, at each of the lateral edges 8 of the respective wall portion 7, an assembly portion 9 extending over the entire length of the respective lateral edge 8. Each assembly portion 9 of a panel 3b is arranged to cooperate with a respective assembly portion 6 of an adjacent panel 3a along a respective assembly area 11.
Comme montré plus particulièrement sur les figures 6, 9 et 10, chaque partie d'assemblage 6 comprend une portion d'appui 7 s'étendant sur toute la longueur du bord latéral 5 respectif. Chaque portion d'appui 7 comporte, sur sa surface externe tournée vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres, une rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 sensiblement rectiligne et s'étendant sur toute la longueur de ladite portion d'appui 7. Chaque rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 comporte plus particulièrement une première et une deuxième extrémités opposées l'une à l'autre et débouchant respectivement au niveau des bords transversaux 10 du panneau 3a respectif. Chaque rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 est configurée pour évacuer vers les bords transversaux 10 du panneau 3a respectif l'eau ayant éventuellement pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres au niveau de la zone d'assemblage 11 respective. As shown more particularly in Figures 6, 9 and 10, each joining portion 6 comprises a bearing portion 7 extending the entire length of the respective side edge 5. Each bearing portion 7 has, on its outer surface facing the outside of the mailbox, a groove substantially straight water discharge pipe 12 extending over the entire length of said bearing portion 7. Each water discharge groove 12 more particularly comprises a first and a second end opposite one to the other. other and opening respectively at the transverse edges 10 of the respective panel 3a. Each water discharge groove 12 is configured to discharge to the transverse edges 10 of the respective panel 3a the water that may have entered the mailbox at the respective joining zone 11.
Chaque portion d'appui 7 comporte en outre, sur sa surface externe, deux surfaces d'appui 7a, 7b coplanaires s'étendant de part et d'autre de la rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 respective. Les surfaces d'appui 7a, 7b de chaque portion d'appui 7 s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement à la surface externe de la partie de paroi 4 respective, mais sont décalées par rapport à celle-ci vers l'intérieur de la boîte aux lettres 2. Each bearing portion 7 further comprises, on its outer surface, two coplanar bearing surfaces 7a, 7b extending on either side of the respective water discharge groove 12. The bearing surfaces 7a, 7b of each support portion 7 extend substantially parallel to the outer surface of the respective wall portion 4, but are offset relative thereto toward the interior of the mailbox. 2.
Chaque partie d'assemblage 6 comprend en outre une pluralité d'éléments mâle d'encliquetage 13 s'étendant à partir de la surface externe de la portion d'appui 7 respective. Chaque élément mâle d'encliquetage 13 peut par exemple être formé par un doigt d'encliquetage ou une languette d'encliquetage. Each assembly portion 6 further comprises a plurality of male snap elements 13 extending from the outer surface of the respective bearing portion 7. Each male detent element 13 may for example be formed by a detent finger or a detent tongue.
Comme montré plus particulièrement sur les figures 7, 9 et 10, chaque partie d'assemblage 9 comprend une portion de recouvrement 14 s'étendant sur toute la longueur du bord latéral 8 respectif. Chaque portion de recouvrement 14 s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement à partir du bord latéral 8 respectif et forme ainsi un retour à 90°. Chaque portion de recouvrement 14 est configurée pour prendre appui sur les deux surfaces d'appui 7a, 7b appartenant à la partie d'assemblage 6 respective et ainsi recouvrir la rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 respective. As shown more particularly in Figures 7, 9 and 10, each assembly portion 9 includes a covering portion 14 extending the entire length of the respective side edge 8. Each covering portion 14 extends substantially perpendicularly from the respective lateral edge 8 and thus forms a 90 ° return. Each covering portion 14 is configured to bear on the two bearing surfaces 7a, 7b belonging to the respective assembly part 6 and thus cover the respective water discharge groove 12.
Comme cela est visible sur les figures 1 et 9, les portions de recouvrement 14 et les portions d'appui 7 sont configurées de telle sorte que la surface extérieure de la boîte aux lettres 2 présente une continuité de surface au niveau de chaque zone d'assemblage 11. En particulier, chaque portion de recouvrement 14 comporte un bord d'extrémité 14a opposé à la partie de paroi 7 respective et conformé pour prendre appui contre le bord latéral 5 respectif de la partie de paroi 4 respective de manière à améliorer l'étanchéité au niveau de chaque zone d'assemblage 11. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 9, the overlapping portions 14 and the support portions 7 are configured such that the outer surface of the mailbox 2 has a surface continuity at each zone of FIG. In particular, each covering portion 14 has an end edge 14a opposite to the respective wall portion 7 and shaped to bear against the respective lateral edge 5 of the respective wall portion 4 so as to improve the sealing at each assembly zone 11.
Chaque partie d'assemblage 9 comprend en outre une pluralité d'éléments femelle d'encliquetage 15 s'étendant à partir de la surface interne de ladite portion de recouvrement 14. Chaque élément femelle d'encliquetage 15 est agencé pour coopérer avec un élément mâle d'encliquetage 13 prévu sur la partie d'assemblage 6 respective. Chaque élément femelle d'encliquetage 15 comporte par exemple un logement d'encliquetage agencé pour coopérer avec l'élément mâle d'encliquetage 13 respectif. Each assembly portion 9 further comprises a plurality of female latching members 15 extending from the inner surface of said cover portion 14. Each female latching member 15 is arranged to cooperate with a male detent element 13 provided on the respective assembly part 6. Each female detent element 15 comprises, for example, a detent housing arranged to cooperate with the respective male detent element 13.
De plus, comme montré sur les figures 5 et 7, chaque partie d'assemblage 9 comprend, sur sa surface intérieure, une pluralité d'éléments de butée 16, tels que des nervures de butée, agencés chaque pour coopérer avec la portion d'appui 7 respective de manière à s'opposer à un désassemblage des parties d'assemblage 6, 9 respectives, et plus particulièrement de manière à s'opposer à un écartement des deux parties d'assemblage 6, 9 respectives. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, each assembly portion 9 comprises, on its inner surface, a plurality of abutment members 16, such as abutment ribs, each arranged to cooperate with the portion of the abutment. respective support 7 so as to oppose disassembly of the respective assembly parts 6, 9, and more particularly so as to oppose a spacing of the two respective assembly parts 6, 9.
La boîte aux lettres 2 comprend en outre un système de fermeture 17 qui comporte notamment un cadre avant 18, de forme rectangulaire ou carré, fixé sur les panneaux 3a, 3b et délimitant une ouverture d'accès 19, et en outre une porte 21 montée pivotante sur le cadre avant 18 autour d'un axe de pivotement A entre une position fermée dans laquelle la porte 21 obture l'ouverture d'accès 19 et une position ouverte dans laquelle la porte 21 libère l'ouverture d'accès 19. The mailbox 2 further comprises a closure system 17 which comprises in particular a front frame 18 of rectangular or square shape, fixed on the panels 3a, 3b and delimiting an access opening 19, and further a door 21 mounted pivoting on the front frame 18 around a pivot axis A between a closed position in which the door 21 closes the access opening 19 and an open position in which the door 21 releases the access opening 19.
Le cadre avant 18 peut par exemple être monobloc et être réalisé en matière synthétique. Le cadre avant 18 comporte quatre portions d'encadrement 18a à 18d reliées entre elles. Chaque portion d'encadrement 18a à 18d est conformée pour coopérer avec un panneau respectif suivant une zone de jonction 22 respective. The front frame 18 may for example be monobloc and be made of synthetic material. The front frame 18 has four frame portions 18a to 18d interconnected. Each frame portion 18a to 18d is shaped to cooperate with a respective panel along a respective junction area 22.
Comme montré sur les figures 4, 5, 12 et 13, chacune des portions d'encadrement 18a à 18d comprend au moins un élément mâle d'encliquetage agencé pour coopérer avec un élément femelle d'encliquetage ménagée sur le panneau 3a, 3b respectif. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, chacune des portions d'encadrement 18a et 18d comporte, sur son pourtour extérieur, deux nervures d'encliquetage 23, et chacun des panneaux 3a comporte, sur sa surface interne et à proximité de son bord transversal 10 tourné vers le cadre avant 18, deux rainures d'encliquetage 24 agencées pour coopérer chacune avec une nervure d'encliquetage 23 respective. Chacune des portions d'encadrement 18b et 18c comporte, sur son pourtour extérieur, une pluralité de nervures d'encliquetage 25, et chacun des panneaux 3b comporte, sur sa surface interne et à proximité de son bord transversal 26 tourné vers le cadre avant 18, des rainures d'encliquetage 27 agencées pour coopérer chacune avec une nervure d'encliquetage 25 respective. Chacune des portions d'encadrement 18b et 18c comporte en outre une pluralité de languettes d'encliquetage 28, et chacun des panneaux 3b comporte une pluralité de fentes d'encliquetage 29 agencées pour coopérer chacune avec une languette d'encliquetage 28 respective. As shown in Figures 4, 5, 12 and 13, each of the frame portions 18a to 18d comprises at least one male detent element arranged to cooperate with a female detent member formed on the respective panel 3a, 3b. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, each of the frame portions 18a and 18d comprises, on its outer periphery, two locking ribs 23, and each of the panels 3a comprises, on its inner surface and near its edge. transverse 10 facing the front frame 18, two latching grooves 24 arranged to each cooperate with a respective detent rib 23. Each of the frame portions 18b and 18c has, on its outer periphery, a plurality of ratchet ribs 25, and each of the panels 3b has on its inner surface and near its transverse edge 26 facing the front frame 18 latching grooves 27 arranged to each cooperate with a respective detent rib 25. Each of the frame portions 18b and 18c further includes a plurality of snap tabs 28, and each of the panels 3b has a plurality of snap slots 29 arranged to cooperate each with a respective detent tongue 28.
Comme montré plus particulièrement sur les figures 12 et 13, chacune des portions d'encadrement 18a, 18d comporte deux orifices d'évacuation d'eau 31. Chaque orifice d'évacuation d'eau 31 est relié fluidiquement à une rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 respective ménagée sur le panneau 3a respectif, et débouche à l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres 2 à proximité de la porte 21. Chaque orifice d'évacuation 31 est par exemple ménagé à proximité d'une extrémité de la rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 respective, et donc du bord transversal 10 respectif du panneau 3a respectif. Par conséquent, l'eau ayant éventuellement pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres 2 au niveau d'une zone d'assemblage 11 est récoltée par la rainure d'évacuation d'eau 12 respective et peut s'écouler vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettes 2 via l'orifice d'évacuation d'eau 31 respectif. As shown more particularly in FIGS. 12 and 13, each of the frame portions 18a, 18d comprises two water discharge orifices 31. Each water discharge orifice 31 is fluidly connected to an evacuation groove. water 12 respectively provided on the respective panel 3a, and opens out of the mailbox 2 near the door 21. Each discharge port 31 is for example arranged near one end of the groove d respective water discharge 12, and therefore the respective transverse edge 10 of the respective panel 3a. Therefore, any water that may have entered the mailbox 2 at an assembly area 11 is collected by the respective water discharge groove 12 and can flow out of the box. to letters 2 via the respective water outlet 31.
Selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention représenté sur les figures, les orifices d'évacuation d'eau 31 tournés vers la zone d'articulation de la porte 21 sont conformés pour recevoir les extrémités de l'arbre de pivotement de la porte 21. According to the embodiment of the invention shown in the figures, the water discharge orifices 31 turned towards the hinge zone of the door 21 are shaped to receive the ends of the pivot shaft of the door 21 .
Comme montré sur les figures 11 à 13, chacune des portions d'encadrement 18a, 18d comporte également, sur sa surface externe, un canal d'évacuation d'eau 32 sensiblement rectiligne relié fluidiquement aux orifices d'évacuation d'eau 31 respectifs. Chaque canal d'évacuation d'eau 32 est configuré pour évacuer vers les orifices d'évacuation d'eau 31 respectifs l'eau ayant éventuellement pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres 2 au niveau de la zone de jonction 22 respective. Il doit être noté que chacun des panneaux 3a est conformé pour recouvrir le canal d'évacuation d'eau 28 respectif. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, each of the frame portions 18a, 18d also comprises, on its external surface, a substantially rectilinear water discharge channel 32 fluidly connected to the respective water discharge orifices 31. Each water discharge channel 32 is configured to discharge to the respective water discharge ports 31 water possibly having entered the mailbox 2 at the respective junction zone 22. It should be noted that each of the panels 3a is shaped to cover the respective water discharge channel 28.
Chacune des portions d'encadrement 18b, 18c comporte également, sur sa surface externe, un canal d'évacuation d'eau 33 sensiblement rectiligne s'étendant sur toute la longueur de ladite portion d'encadrement. Chaque canal d'évacuation d'eau 33 est relié fluidiquement, à chacune de ses extrémités, à un canal d'évacuation d'eau 32 respectif et ainsi configuré pour évacuer vers l'extérieur de la boîte aux lettres 2 l'eau ayant éventuellement pénétrée dans la boîte aux lettres 2 au niveau de la zone de jonction 22 respective. Each of the frame portions 18b, 18c also comprises, on its outer surface, a substantially rectilinear water discharge channel 33 extending over the entire length of said frame portion. Each water discharge channel 33 is fluidically connected, at each of its ends, to a respective water discharge channel 32 and thus configured to evacuate to the outside of the mailbox 2 the water having possibly penetrated in the mailbox 2 at the respective junction area 22.
Comme cela est visible sur la figure 1, les portions d'encadrement 18a à 18d et les panneaux 3a, 3b sont configurées de telle sorte que la surface extérieure de la boîte aux lettres 2 présente une continuité de surface au niveau de chaque zone de jonction 22. La boîte aux lettres 2 comprend en outre un fond 34 fixé sur les panneaux 3a, 3b à l'opposé du système de fermeture 17. Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le fond 34 comporte un cadre arrière 35, de forme rectangulaire ou carré, fixé sur les panneaux 3a, 3b et délimitant une ouverture de retrait, et une porte 36 montée pivotante sur le cadre arrière 35 autour d'un axe de pivotement, parallèle à l'axe de pivotement A, entre une position fermée dans laquelle la porte 36 obture l'ouverture de retrait et une position ouverte dans laquelle la porte 36 libère l'ouverture de retrait. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the frame portions 18a to 18d and the panels 3a, 3b are configured such that the outer surface of the mailbox 2 has a surface continuity at each junction area. 22. The mailbox 2 further comprises a bottom 34 fixed on the panels 3a, 3b opposite the closing system 17. According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom 34 has a rear frame 35, of rectangular shape or square, fixed on the panels 3a, 3b and delimiting a withdrawal opening, and a door 36 pivotally mounted on the rear frame 35 about a pivot axis, parallel to the pivot axis A, between a closed position in which door 36 closes the withdrawal opening and an open position in which the door 36 releases the withdrawal opening.
Selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention représenté sur les figures, le cadre arrière 35 est identique au cadre avant 18, et ne sera donc pas décrit en détails. En particulier, le cadre arrière 35 présente également des canaux d'évacuation d'eau, des orifices d'évacuation d'eau et des éléments mâle d'encliquetage identiques à ceux appartenant au cadre avant 18. According to the embodiment of the invention shown in the figures, the rear frame 35 is identical to the front frame 18, and will therefore not be described in detail. In particular, the rear frame 35 also has water discharge channels, water discharge orifices and male snap elements identical to those belonging to the front frame 18.
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la boîte aux lettres 2 est disposée de telle sorte que l'axe d'articulation A s'étende sensiblement verticalement. Cependant, selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, la boîte aux lettres pourrait être disposée de telle sorte que l'axe d'articulation A s'étende sensiblement horizontalement. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the mailbox 2 is arranged such that the hinge axis A extends substantially vertically. However, according to another embodiment of the invention, the mailbox could be arranged such that the hinge axis A extends substantially horizontally.
Comme il va de soi, l'invention ne se limite pas à la seule forme d'exécution de cette boîte aux lettres, décrite ci-dessus à titre d'exemple, elle en embrasse au contraire toutes les variantes de réalisation. C'est ainsi notamment que la boîte aux lettres 2 pourrait être une boîte à colis. It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the sole embodiment of this mailbox, described above as an example, it encompasses all variants. This is how the mailbox 2 could be a parcel box.
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