Clamping tool

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly comprising a tool (100) and two profiles, the tool being intended for temporarily clamping the profiles together. The tool comprises: - a first member (200) comprising a fixing element (240), - a second member (300), movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising a fixing member (340) at the head (330). The tool moves between an unlocking position, in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are spaced apart from each other, and a locking position in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are brought closer to each other, each bearing respectively on one of the two profiles. The transition from the unlocked position to the locked position is carried out by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member relative to the first member.

Description

Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembly comprising a tool and two profiles, the tool enabling the two profiles to be clamped and temporarily held together. The tool is particularly suitable for holding a tap in position on a joinery frame in order to enable their subsequent fixing by screwing.

[0002] The invention also relates to a method for assembling two profiles using this tool. Prior art

[0003] A piece of joinery, whether it is a window, a door, a French window, conventionally comprises a fixed frame (fixed) and an opening (movable frame) and closes an opening in a wall.

[0004] To finish the joinery with the wall, cladding profiles are assembled to the profiles of the frame of the joinery. The cladding profiles allow the thickness of the joinery to be increased to adapt to the thickness of the wall insulation. These cladding profiles therefore have different dimensions depending on the thickness of the insulation of the wall to which the joinery is intended. These cladding profiles are commonly, and indifferently, called added tapées, false tapées, or even thickness furrings. In one embodiment, the added tapées and the profiles of the frame are made in one piece and form a single unit, called a pre-frame frame. One of the disadvantages of the pre-frame frame is that it is necessary to have as many pre-frame frames as there is wall insulation thickness.

[0005] In an alternative embodiment, the added taps and the frame profiles are separate parts which are assembled together in the workshop, by screwing, before installation on site.

[0006] The added taps must then be assembled to the frame profiles in a watertight manner in order to prevent water infiltration between the profiles, as specified in the NF DTU 36.5 standard of April 2010 currently in force, particularly in its paragraph 5. This standard defines the legal framework for the installation of joinery.

[0007] To assemble a taped part on a frame profile, the current method consists of: the installation of a sealant, of the pasty silicone type, in a longitudinal groove of the frame profile, intended to receive the added tap, over the entire length of the frame profile, the insertion of the added tap by clipping into the longitudinal groove of the frame profile, by lightly tapping on the added tap to compress the sealant, for example by means of a hammer, the tightening and holding in position of the added tap in the longitudinal groove of the frame profile by a plurality of clamps arranged along the two profiles, the fixing of the added tap to the frame profile by means of screws passing through both the frame profile and the added tap, the removal of the clamps.

[0008] Although this method allows the frame profile and the added tap to be assembled with sufficient sealing between the two parts, it nevertheless has some drawbacks. The use of clamps does not guarantee controlled and constant tightening of the added tap along the entire length of the frame profile. It is also necessary to clean the excess sealant that has leaked out of the longitudinal groove of the frame profile. Furthermore, the use of hammers to tap the added tap creates additional noise, adding to the surrounding noise in the workshops. Finally, due to the repetitive assembly / disassembly of the clamps and the use of hammers to tap the added tap, operators can develop musculoskeletal disorders (known by the acronym MSD). Presentation of the invention

[0009] The present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0010] For this purpose, the present invention provides an assembly comprising a tool and two profiles, called first and second profiles, to be assembled, the tool comprising: a first member, having a first face, a second opposite face and a through opening, a second member, movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising: o a first body, centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member via the through opening of said first member, ∘ a second body fixedly connected to the first body, arranged on the side of the second face of the first member, and forming a handle for gripping the tool, ∘ a third body, called the head, fixedly connected to the first body, arranged on the side of the first face of the first member, the first member comprising a fixing element extending projecting from the first face and the second member comprising a fixing member at the head, the tool moving between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fixing element and the fixing member are distant from each other,and a so-called locking position in which the fixing element and the fixing member are brought together, the transition from the unlocking position to the locking position being effected by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member relative to the first member, the first profile comprising: a first longitudinal flat face, a longitudinal groove intended to receive a part of the second profile, open towards the first longitudinal flat face, a longitudinal bearing surface, the second profile comprising: a longitudinal groove for receiving a longitudinal sealing joint, a longitudinal tab configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove of the first profile, a longitudinal bearing surface.

[0011] When the second profile is assembled on the first profile, the longitudinal sealing gasket in the longitudinal groove of the second profile rests on the first longitudinal flat face of the first profile and the longitudinal tab of the second profile cooperates with the longitudinal groove of the first profile.

[0012] When the tool is in the locking position, the fixing element of the first member of the tool bears against the longitudinal bearing surface of one of the two profiles and the fixing member of the second member of the tool bears against the longitudinal bearing surface of the other of the two profiles, compressing the longitudinal sealing joint against the first longitudinal flat face of the first profile.

[0013] Thus, the installation tool of the assembly allows the two profiles to be locked in position between them, while compressing the longitudinal sealing joint, and allows the second profile to be fixed on the first profile in an efficient position to guarantee watertightness.

[0014] The longitudinal sealing joint used can advantageously be a so-called dry joint. Thus, it is no longer necessary to clean excess sealant that may have leaked out of the longitudinal groove of the second, as is the case with existing solutions.

[0015] The assembly's installation tool also advantageously allows the two profiles to be temporarily locked together, by means of rapid and controlled tightening, with reduced effort for an operator using this installation tool. The arrangement of several installation tools, along the length of the profiles, allows for constant tightening of the two profiles together, along their entire length.

[0016] The installation tool of the set eliminates the need to use hammers to tap on one of the profiles, and thus limits the ambient noise in the workshops. In addition, due to the ergonomics and ease of use of the installation tool, operators are less likely to develop musculoskeletal disorders when using it.

[0017] The installation tool can be advantageously made of different materials, such as plastic or composite materials, making it light and very handy.

[0018] In particular embodiments, the assembly may further comprise one or more of the following features, taken individually or in any technically possible combination.

[0019] In particular embodiments, the fixing element of the first member of the tool extends from the first face of the first member, forming a longitudinal housing provided with a longitudinal rim.

[0020] In particular embodiments, the head of the second member of the tool is eccentric relative to the first body of said second member, and comprises: a first part which extends over a half-circumference of said head, a rim, at the level of the first part, extending perpendicular to the axis of rotation A, the first part and the edge of the head forming the fixing member.

[0021] In particular embodiments, the first part of the head comprises: a first flat rectilinear portion, a second flat rectilinear portion, oriented perpendicular to the first flat rectilinear portion, and a third flat rectilinear portion, in the shape of an arc of a circle, which connects the first flat rectilinear portion to the second flat rectilinear portion, and the rim includes: a first rectilinear portion, at the level of the first flat rectilinear portion of the first part of the head, a second rectilinear portion, at the level of the second flat rectilinear portion of the first part of the head, and a third portion, in the shape of an arc of a circle, at the level of the third flat rectilinear portion of the first part of the head, and which connects the first rectilinear portion of the rim to the second rectilinear portion of the rim.

[0022] In particular embodiments, when the tool is in the unlocking position, the fixing member is arranged so that the first flat rectilinear portion of the first part of the head, with the first flat rectilinear portion of the associated rim, is opposite the fixing element. When the tool is in the locking position, the fixing member is arranged so that the second flat rectilinear portion of the first part of the head, with the second flat rectilinear portion of the associated rim, is opposite the fixing element.

[0023] In particular embodiments, the first profile is a frame profile and the second profile is an added panel.

[0024] The installation tool thus allows the added tap and the frame profile to be locked in position, while compressing the longitudinal sealing joint of the added tap, and allowing it to be fixed to the frame profile in an efficient position to guarantee the watertightness of the joinery.

[0025] The invention also relates to a method of fixing two profiles, called first and second profiles, together, by means of a tool comprising: a first member, having a first face, a second opposite face and a through opening, a second member, movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising: ∘ a first body, centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member via the through opening of said first member, ∘ a second body fixedly connected to the first body, arranged on the side of the second face of the first member, and forming a handle for gripping the tool, ∘ a third body, called the head, fixedly connected to the first body, arranged on the side of the first face of the first member, the first member comprising a fixing element extending in projection from the first face and the second member comprising a fixing member at the head, the tool moving between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fixing element and the fixing member are distant from each other, and a so-called locking position in which the fixing element and the fixing member are brought closer to each other, the passage from the unlocking position to the locking position being carried out by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member relative to the first member, the first profile comprising: a first longitudinal flat face, a longitudinal groove intended to receive a part of the second profile, open towards the first longitudinal flat face, a longitudinal bearing surface, the second profile comprising: a longitudinal groove for receiving a longitudinal sealing joint,a longitudinal tab configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove of the first profile, a longitudinal bearing surface, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the second profile on the first profile, so that the longitudinal sealing gasket in the longitudinal groove of the second profile comes to bear on the first longitudinal flat face of the first profile and the longitudinal tab of the second profile cooperates with the longitudinal groove of the first profile, holding the second profile on the first profile by means of the tool, ∘ positioning the tool so that the fixing element of the first member comes opposite the longitudinal bearing surface of one of the two profiles and the fixing member of the second member comes opposite the longitudinal bearing surface of the other profile, ∘ positioning the tool in the locking position,so that the fixing element of the first member rests on the longitudinal bearing surface of the associated profile and the fixing member of the second member rests on the longitudinal bearing surface of the other profile, Fixing the second profile to the first profile by screwing, Removing the tool.

[0026] The second profile is held on the first profile by a simple rotation, in one direction of rotation, of the second member relative to the first member. The removal of the installation tool is carried out by a simple rotation, in the opposite direction of rotation, of the second member relative to the first member. The process of fixing two profiles together using this installation tool is quick and efficient.

[0027] The invention also relates to a tool for clamping two profiles together, each profile comprising a longitudinal support surface, said tool comprising: a first member, having a first face, a second opposite face and a through opening, a second member, movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising: ∘ a first body, centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member via the through opening of said first member, ∘ a second body fixedly connected to the first body, arranged on the side of the second face of the first member, and forming a handle for gripping the tool, ∘ a third body, called the head, fixedly connected to the first body, arranged on the side of the first face of the first member, the first member comprising a fixing element extending in projection from the first face and the second member comprising a fixing member at the head, the tool moving between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fixing element and the fixing member are distant from each other, and a so-called locking position in which the fixing element and the fixing member are brought closer to each other, the passage from the unlocking position to the locking position being carried out by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member relative to the first member, when the tool is in the locking position, the fixing element is intended and configured to come to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface of one of the two profiles and the fixing member is intended and configured to come to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface of the other of the two profiles. Brief description of the figures

[0028] The invention will be better understood by reading the following description, given as a non-limiting example, and made with reference to the following figures: [ Fig. 1 ] represents a photograph of a perspective view of a frame profile according to the invention; [ Fig. 2 ] illustrates a photograph of a perspective view of a tap according to the invention; [ Fig. 3 ] illustrates a photograph of a perspective view of the assembly of the tapped part attached to the frame profile; [ Fig. 4 ] illustrates two photographs of a tool according to the invention, in front and back view, for clamping and holding in position the added tap of the Figure 2 with the frame profile of the Figure 1 , in unlocked position; [ Fig. 5 ] illustrates a profile photograph of the tool of the Figure 4 ; [ Fig. 6 ] illustrates two photographs of perspective views of the tool of the Figure 4 ; [ Fig. 7] illustrates two photographs of the tool of the Figure 4 , in blocking position; [ Fig. 8 ] represents two photographs illustrating the steps of the process of fixing the added tap on the frame profile, using the tool.

[0029] In these figures, like reference numerals from one figure to another designate identical or similar elements. Furthermore, for reasons of clarity, the drawings are not to scale unless otherwise indicated. Description of the embodiments

[0030] A tool for clamping and holding two profiles in position, according to an exemplary embodiment, is now described and illustrated in the figures 3 to 8 . In the remainder of the description, the tool for clamping and holding two profiles in position will simply be referred to as tool 100.

[0031] The invention is described in the particular context of one of its preferred fields of application in which the two profiles are profiles for joinery. More precisely, the profiles are a frame profile and an added tap. However, nothing excludes, following other examples not detailed here, the consideration of other profiles in other fields of application.

[0032] The profile of the frame 500 is a hollow profile having a first longitudinal flat face 510, and preferably a second opposite longitudinal flat face 520, as illustrated in the Figure 1 .

[0033] According to the invention, the profile of the frame 500 comprises, as illustrated in the Figure 1, a longitudinal groove 530. The longitudinal groove 530 preferably extends over the entire length of the frame profile 500. Said longitudinal groove is intended to receive and cooperate with the added tap 600 and thus has a function of guiding and positioning the added tap 600 in the frame profile 500. This longitudinal groove 530 is preferably open towards the first longitudinal flat face 510.

[0034] The frame profile 500 further comprises a longitudinal bearing surface 540. The longitudinal bearing surface 540 preferably extends over the entire length of the frame profile 500. Said longitudinal bearing surface is intended to form a bearing surface for the tool 100. The longitudinal bearing surface 540 is extended by a longitudinal edge 550. The longitudinal edge 550 is directed towards the second longitudinal flat face of the frame profile.

[0035] Said longitudinal bearing surface 540 is preferably arranged opposite the longitudinal groove 530, in other words, that is to say open towards the second longitudinal flat face 520 of the frame profile.

[0036] The longitudinal support surface 540 is preferably arranged, on the frame profile 500, under the longitudinal groove 530.

[0037] The added tap 600 is also in the form of a longitudinal profile. The added tap 600 has two opposite longitudinal ends, called first 610 and second 620 longitudinal ends, as illustrated in the Figure 2 The two longitudinal ends 610, 620 are connected to each other by a longitudinal edge 630. The longitudinal edge 630 has, between the two longitudinal ends, a width corresponding to a predefined insulation thickness of a wall.

[0038] According to the invention, the reported type 600 compote, as illustrated in the Figure 2, a longitudinal groove 640. This longitudinal groove 640 is preferably arranged at the first longitudinal end 610. Said longitudinal groove 640 is preferably open at the first longitudinal end 610. This longitudinal groove 640 preferably extends over the entire length of the added tap 600. Said longitudinal groove of the added tap 600 is intended to receive a longitudinal sealing joint 700. When the longitudinal sealing joint 700 is in place in the longitudinal groove 640, the longitudinal sealing joint 700 projects beyond the longitudinal groove 640. The longitudinal sealing joint 700 is preferably a so-called dry joint. The longitudinal sealing joint 700 is intended to bear on the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500, when the added tapping 600 is assembled to the frame profile 500.

[0039] The added tap 600 comprises a longitudinal tab 650 which extends from the first longitudinal end 610 of the added tap 600. The longitudinal tab 650 is intended to cooperate with the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500.

[0040] Preferably, the longitudinal leg 650 of the added tap 600 and the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500 are assembled by clipping.

[0041] The added tap 600 further comprises a longitudinal bearing surface 660. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 is located at the first longitudinal end 610 of the added tap 600. This longitudinal bearing surface 660 preferably extends over the entire length of the added tap 600. Said longitudinal bearing surface is intended to form another bearing surface for the tool 100. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600 is extended by a longitudinal edge 670. The longitudinal edge 670 is directed towards the second end 620 of the added tap 600.

[0042] When the 600 insert is assembled on the 500 frame profile, as illustrated in the Figure 3, the longitudinal sealing joint 700 rests on the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500 and the longitudinal tab 650 of the added tap 600 is inserted into the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600 and the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 are arranged substantially in the same plane.

[0043] The 500 frame profile and the 600 insert are assembled by screwing.

[0044] Since the retention of the added tap 600 in the frame profile 500, via the cooperation of the longitudinal tab 650 of the added tap 600 in the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500, is not sufficient to be able to screw together the added tap 600 and the frame profile 500, a temporary tightening of said added tap on said frame profile is carried out by the tool 100.

[0045] Tool 100 comprises, as illustrated in the figures 3 to 7 , a first member 200 and a second member 300 linked together by rotation around an axis of rotation A. The first member 200 has a first face 210, as illustrated in view b) of the Figure 4 . The first member 200 has a second face 220 opposite the first face 210, as illustrated in view a) of the Figure 4 . The first member 200 has, between the first 210 and the second face 220, a constant or non-constant thickness. In the example illustrated on the figures 4 to 6 , the thickness of the first member 200 is not constant.

[0046] The first member 200 further comprises a through opening 230 in its thickness.

[0047] The second member 300 of the tool 100 comprises a first body 310, cylindrical, centered on the axis of rotation A. The first body 310 passes through the first member 200, via the through opening 230 of said first member.

[0048] The rotation axis A is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first face 210 of the first member 200.

[0049] The first body 310 has two ends, a first end 311 located on the side of the first face 210 of the first member 200 and a second end 312 located on the side of the second face 220 of the first member 200.

[0050] In a non-limiting example embodiment, the first body 310 is a straight cylinder with a circular cross-section.

[0051] The second member 300 comprises a second body 320 fixedly connected to the first body 310. The second body 320 is fixedly connected to the first body 310 at the second end 312 of the first body.

[0052] When two parts are said to be fixedly connected, we mean that there is no degree of freedom between these two parts, that they are connected and kept immobile relative to each other.

[0053] The second body 320 advantageously forms a gripping handle for an operator using the tool 100.

[0054] The second member 300 comprises a third body, called head 330, fixedly connected to the first body 310. The head 330 is fixedly connected to the first body 310 at the first end 311 of the first body 310. The head 330 has a transverse dimension greater than the dimension of the first body 310 so as to form a shoulder over all or part of the circumference of said first body.

[0055] Thus, the second member 300 is movable in rotation, relative to the first member 200, around the axis of rotation A, but is not movable in translation along this axis of rotation A.

[0056] Preferably, the first, second and third bodies 310, 320, 330 of the second member 300 form a single piece.

[0057] The first member 200 of the tool 100 comprises a fixing element 240 extending projecting from the first face 210 of said first member.

[0058] The fixing element 240 is in the form of a projecting part, extending from the first face 210 of the first member 200, forming a longitudinal housing 250 provided with a longitudinal rim 260.

[0059] Depending on the embodiment of the tool, the fixing element 240 is intended and configured to cooperate with one of the longitudinal bearing surfaces 660, 540 of the added tap 600 or of the frame profile 500.

[0060] In the non-limiting example of the invention, illustrated in the figure 8 , the fixing element 240 is intended and configured to cooperate with the longitudinal bearing surface 530 of the frame profile 500, as will be described later.

[0061] The second member 300 of the tool 100 comprises a fixing member 340 at the level of the head 330.

[0062] Depending on the embodiment of the tool, the fixing member 340 is intended and configured to cooperate with the other of the longitudinal bearing surfaces 660, 540 of the added tap 600 or of the frame profile 500.

[0063] In the non-limiting example of the invention, illustrated in the figure 8 , the fixing member 340 is intended and configured to cooperate with the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 660, as will be described later.

[0064] The tool 100 is configured to move at least between a so-called unlocking position and a so-called locking position. In the unlocking position, the fastening element 240 and the fastening member 340 are spaced apart from each other. In the locking position, the fastening element 240 and the fastening member 340 are brought closer to each other.

[0065] The transition from the unlocked position to the locked position, and vice versa, is carried out by a rotation, along the rotation axis A, of the second member 300 relative to the first member 200.

[0066] The rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member 300 relative to the first member 200 advantageously causes the fixing member 340 to move closer to the fixing element 240.

[0067] Thus, it is possible to assimilate the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 to a fixed jaw and the fixing member 340 of the second member 300 to a mobile jaw.

[0068] Preferably, the transition from the unlocking position to the locking position, and vice versa, is carried out by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of substantially 90° of the second member 300 relative to the first member 200. figures 4 to 6 illustrate the tool 100 in the unlocked position, with the gripping handle 320 arranged vertically, and the Figure 7 illustrates the tool 100 in the locking position, with the gripping handle 320 arranged horizontally.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment of the tool 100, illustrated in figures 4 to 7 , the head 330 is cylindrical, of non-circular cross-section. By cross-section, we mean a section in a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry A.

[0070] The head 330 is eccentric relative to the first body 310. In other words, the head 330 is not aligned with the axis of rotation A. The head 330 is arranged relative to the first body 310 such that its axis is offset relative to the axis of rotation A. Consequently, the head has an eccentric function.

[0071] The head 310 shape comprises a first portion 350, which extends over one half-circumference of the head, and a second portion which extends over the other half-circumference of the head. The second portion is preferably symmetrical to the first portion with respect to the axis of the head.

[0072] The first part 350 includes: a first plane rectilinear portion 351, a second plane rectilinear portion 352, oriented perpendicular to the first plane rectilinear portion 351, and a third plane rectilinear portion 353, in the shape of an arc of a circle, which connects the first plane rectilinear portion 351 to the second plane rectilinear portion 352.

[0073] The first flat rectilinear portion 351 of the first part 350 has a length greater than the second flat rectilinear portion 352.

[0074] The axis of rotation A of the first body 310 is located at the level of the second part of the head 330.

[0075] The head 330 comprises, at its first part 350, a rim 360. The rim 360 is an element projecting relative to the first part 350 of the head, and extends from this first part while being oriented radially relative to said head, that is to say substantially perpendicular to the axis of the head 330 and to the axis of rotation A.

[0076] The edge 360 ​​of the head 330 thus presents: a first rectilinear portion 361, at the level of the first flat rectilinear portion 351 of the first part 350 of the head 330, a second rectilinear portion 362, at the level of the second flat rectilinear portion 352 of the first part 350 of the head 330, and a third portion 363, in the shape of an arc of a circle, at the level of the third flat rectilinear portion 353 of the first part 350 of the head 350, and which connects the first rectilinear portion 361 of the rim 360 to the second rectilinear portion 362 of the rim 360.

[0077] The first part 350 of the head 330 and the rim 360 of the head 330 advantageously form the fixing member 340.

[0078] In this preferred embodiment of the tool, when the tool 100 is in the unlocked position, the fixing member 340 is arranged so that the first flat rectilinear portion 351 of the first part 350, with the first rectilinear portion 361 of the associated rim 360, is opposite the fixing element 240, as illustrated in view b) of the Figure 4 .

[0079] When the tool 100 is in the locking position, the fixing member 340 is arranged so that the second flat rectilinear portion 352 of the first part 350, with the second rectilinear portion 362 of the associated rim 360, is opposite the fixing element 240, as illustrated in view a) of the Figure 7 .

[0080] The head 330 being eccentric relative to the first body 310, the distance between the second flat rectilinear portion 352 of the first part 350 of the head 350 and the longitudinal housing 250 of the fixing element 240, when the tool 100 is in the locking position, is less than the distance between the first flat rectilinear portion 351 of the first part 350 of the head 330 and the longitudinal housing 250 of the fixing element 240, when the tool 100 is in the unlocking position.

[0081] A method for assembling the added tap 600 on the frame profile 500 by means of the tool 100 is now described and illustrated in the figure 8 .

[0082] If the tool 100 is not in the unlocking position, the tool 100 is placed in the unlocking position, as illustrated in the Figure 6 .

[0083] In a first step, the added tap 600 is positioned on the frame profile 500.

[0084] In an exemplary implementation, the operator positions the longitudinal tab 650 of the added tab 600 in the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500. The longitudinal tab 650 of the added tab 600 can be inserted into the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500 by clipping.

[0085] When the longitudinal tab 650 of the added tap 600 is in position in the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile, the longitudinal sealing joint 700 which projects from the longitudinal groove 640 of the added tap 600 comes to bear against the frame profile 500, more precisely against the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600 and the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 are arranged substantially in the same plane, as illustrated in the figures 3 And 8 .

[0086] In a second step, the added tap 600 is temporarily blocked on the frame profile 500 by means of one or more tools, depending on the length of the frame profile 500 and the added tap 600.

[0087] In an exemplary implementation, the operator positions the tool 100 so that the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 comes opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 and the fixing member 340 of the second member 300 comes opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600, as illustrated in view a) of the figure 8 .

[0088] More precisely, the operator positions the tool 100 so that: the longitudinal edge 260 of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500, the longitudinal housing 250 of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 is opposite the longitudinal edge 550 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500, the first flat rectilinear portion 351 of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 is opposite the longitudinal edge 670 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600, the first rectilinear portion 360 of the edge 360 ​​of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the reported type 600.

[0089] The tool 100 is sized so that in the unlocked position, the distance between the fixing element 240 and the fixing member 340 is greater than the distance between the bearing surfaces 660, 540 of the added tap 600 and the frame profile 500, as illustrated in view a) of the figure 8 .

[0090] Then the operator places the tool 100 in the locking position. The operator rotates the second member 300 around the axis of rotation A, relative to the first member 200, by means of the gripping handle 320, in the direction of rotation R, as illustrated in view b) of the figure 8 . In the preferred example, illustrated in view b) of the figure 8, the operator moves the gripping handle through a quarter turn, as illustrated by the arrow. The rotation of the gripping handle 320 causes the fixing member 340 of the second member 300 to move closer to the fixing element 240 of the first member 200, until the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 comes to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 and the fixing member 340 of the second member 300 comes to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600, as illustrated in view b) of the figure 8 .

[0091] More precisely, the tool 100 is sized so that in the locking position: the longitudinal edge 360 ​​of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 bears on the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500, the longitudinal edge 550 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 bears on the longitudinal housing 250 of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200, the second flat rectilinear portion 352 of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 bears on the longitudinal edge 670 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600, the second rectilinear portion 362 of the edge 360 ​​of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 bears on the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the tap reported 600.

[0092] The tool 100 thus makes it possible to temporarily hold and block in position the added tap 600 on the frame profile 500, while compressing the longitudinal sealing joint 700 of the added tap 600 on the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500. The tool forms, with the frame profile and the added tap, a solid assembly.

[0093] The operator positions a new tool 100, at a distance from the previous one, for example approximately every 50 cm.

[0094] The point pressure imposed by each tool 100 generates, over the length of the frame profile 500 and the added tap 600, a positioning that is compliant with the sealing of the added tap 600 before the latter is locked onto the frame profile 500 by screwing.

[0095] In a third step, the added tap 600 is fixed to the frame profile 500 by screwing.

[0096] A plurality of fixing holes (not shown in the figures) can be made in the frame profile 500 to allow the passage of screws. These fixing holes are through holes so that it is possible to pass a screw inside each fixing hole.

[0097] In a final step, each tool 100 is removed.

[0098] The operator places tool 100 in the unlocking position.

[0099] In an exemplary implementation, the operator rotates the second member 300 around the axis of rotation A, relative to the first member 200, by means of the gripping handle 320, in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation R, until it returns to the unlocked position. The rotation of the gripping handle 320 causes the fixing member 340 of the second member 300 to move away from the fixing element 240 of the first member 200.

[0100] The operator can remove the tool 100 and can use the tool again to temporarily assemble a new tapped insert with a new frame profile.

[0101] The above description clearly illustrates that through its various characteristics and their advantages, the present invention achieves the objectives it set for itself. In particular, it presents a light, reusable, and ergonomic tool which makes it possible to lock the added tap 600 and the frame profile 500 in position, while compressing the longitudinal sealing joint 700 of the added tap, and to allow its fixing on the frame profile in an efficient position to guarantee the watertightness of the joinery. The tightening provided by the tool 100 is a rapid, controlled and constant tightening, with reduced effort for the operator who uses it. The tool 100 thus effectively replaces the clamps currently used. The tool can advantageously be made of different materials, such as for example plastic or composite materials.

[0102] In an alternative embodiment of the tool, without this being limiting of the invention, it is entirely possible to envisage a different arrangement of the tool. For example, the tool 100 can be configured so that the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 cooperates with the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added tap 600 and the fixing member 340 of the second member 300 cooperates with the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500.

[0103] In another embodiment of the tool, not illustrated, said fixing member may be in the form of a lug extending radially from the head. By "radially" is meant perpendicular to the axis of rotation A. The lug is located at a distance from the first end of the first body, therefore at a distance from the first face of the first member.

[0104] When the tool is in the unlocked position, the lug is not facing the fastener. When the tool is in the locked position, the lug is facing the fastener.

Claims

1. Assembly comprising a tool (100) and two profiles, called first and second profiles (500, 600), to be assembled, the tool comprising: - a first member (200), having a first face (210), a second opposite face (220) and a through opening (230), - a second member (300), movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising: ∘ a first body (310), centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member (200) via the through opening (230) of said first member, ∘ a second body (320) fixedly connected to the first body (310), arranged on the side of the second face (220) of the first member (200), and forming a handle for gripping the tool, ∘ a third body, called head (330), fixedly connected to the first body (310), arranged on the side of the first face (210) of the first member (200),the first member (200) comprising a fixing element (240) extending projecting from the first face (210) and the second member (300) comprising a fixing member (340) at the head (330), the tool (100) moving between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are distant from each other, and a so-called locking position in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are brought closer to each other, the passage from the unlocking position to the locking position being carried out by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member (300) relative to the first member (200), the first profile (500) comprising: - a first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal groove (530) intended to receive a part of the second profile (600), open towards the first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal support surface (540),the second profile (600) comprising: - a longitudinal groove (640) for receiving a longitudinal sealing joint (700), - a longitudinal tab (650) configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500), - a longitudinal bearing surface (660), when the second profile (600) is assembled on the first profile (500), the longitudinal sealing joint (700) in the longitudinal groove (640) of the second profile (600) bears on the first longitudinal flat face (510) of the first profile (500) and the longitudinal tab (650) of the second profile (600) cooperates with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500), when the tool (100) is in the locking position, the fixing element (240) of the first member (200) of the tool (100) is in support against the longitudinal support surface (540,660) of one of the two profiles (500,600) and the fixing member (340) of the second member (300) of the tool (100) bears against the longitudinal bearing surface (660, 540) of the other of the two profiles (600, 500), compressing the longitudinal sealing joint (700) against the first longitudinal flat face (510) of the first profile (500)., 2. Assembly according to claim 1 in which the fixing element (240) of the first member (200) of the tool (100) extends from the first face (210) of the first member (200), forming a longitudinal housing (250) provided with a longitudinal rim (260).

3. Assembly according to one of the preceding claims in which the head (330) of the second member (300) of the tool (100) is eccentric relative to the first body (310) of said second member, and comprises: - a first part (350) which extends over a half-circumference of said head, - a rim (360), at the level of the first part (350), extending perpendicular to the axis of rotation A, the first part (350) and the rim (360) of the head (330) forming the fixing member (340).

4. Assembly according to claim 3 wherein the first part (350) of the head (330) comprises: - a first flat rectilinear portion (351), - a second flat rectilinear portion (352), oriented perpendicular to the first flat rectilinear portion (351), and - a third flat rectilinear portion (353), in the shape of an arc of a circle, which connects the first flat rectilinear portion (351) to the second flat rectilinear portion (352), and the rim (360) comprises: - a first rectilinear portion (361), at the level of the first flat rectilinear portion (351) of the first part (350) of the head (330), - a second rectilinear portion (362), at the level of the second flat rectilinear portion (352) of the first part (350) of the head (330), and - a third portion (363), in the shape of an arc of a circle, at the level of the third flat rectilinear portion (353) of the first part (350) of the head (330),and which connects the first rectilinear portion (361) of the rim (360) to the second rectilinear portion (362) of the rim (360)., 5. Assembly according to claim 4 wherein: - when the tool (100) is in the unlocking position, the fixing member (340) is arranged so that the first flat rectilinear portion (351) of the first part (350) of the head (330), with the first rectilinear portion (361) of the associated rim (360), is opposite the fixing element (240), - when the tool (100) is in the locking position, the fixing member (340) is arranged so that the second flat rectilinear portion (352) of the first part (350) of the head (330), with the second rectilinear portion (362) of the associated rim (360), is opposite the fixing element (240).

6. Assembly according to claim 1 in which the first profile is a frame profile (500) and the second profile is an added tap (600).

7. Method for fixing two profiles, called first and second profiles (500, 600), together, by means of a tool (100), said tool comprising: - a first member (200), having a first face (210), a second opposite face (220) and a through opening (230), - a second member (300), movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising: ∘ a first body (310), centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member (200) via the through opening (230) of said first member, ∘ a second body (320) fixedly connected to the first body (310), arranged on the side of the second face (220) of the first member (200), and forming a handle for gripping the tool, ∘ a third body, called head (330), fixedly connected to the first body (310), arranged on the side of the first face (210) of the first member (200),the first member (200) comprising a fixing element (240) extending projecting from the first face (210) and the second member (300) comprising a fixing member (340) at the head (330), the tool (100) moving between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are distant from each other, and a so-called locking position in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are brought closer to each other, the passage from the unlocking position to the locking position being carried out by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member (300) relative to the first member (200), when the tool is in the locking position, the fixing element (240) is intended and configured to come to bear on the longitudinal support surface (540, 660) of one of the two profiles (500,600) and the fixing member (340) is intended and configured to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface (660, 540) of the other of the two profiles (600, 500), the first profile (500) comprising: - a first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal groove (530) intended to receive a part of the second profile (600), open towards the first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal bearing surface (540), the second profile (600) comprising: - a longitudinal groove (640) for receiving a longitudinal sealing joint (700), - a longitudinal tab (650) configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500), - a longitudinal bearing surface (660), the method comprising the steps of: - positioning the second profile (600) on the first profile (500),so that the longitudinal sealing joint (700) in the longitudinal groove (640) of the second profile (600) comes to bear on the first longitudinal flat face (510) of the first profile (500) and the longitudinal tab (650) of the second profile (600) cooperates with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500), - holding the second profile (600) on the first profile (500) by means of the tool (100), ∘ positioning the tool (100) so that the fixing element (240) of the first member (200) comes opposite the longitudinal bearing surface (540, 660) of one of the two profiles (500, 600) and that the fixing member (340) of the second member (300) comes opposite the longitudinal bearing surface (660, 540) of the other profile (600, 500), ∘ positioning of the tool (100) in the locking position, so that the fixing element (240) of the first member (200) is supported on the longitudinal support surface (540, 660) of the associated profile (500,600) and that the fixing member (340) of the second member (300) is supported on the longitudinal support surface (660, 540) of the other profile (600, 500), - Fixing of the second profile (600) to the first profile (500) by screwing, - Removing the tool (100).,

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