Method for assembling partition and assembly kit for implementing method

Abstract

To propose a method for assembling partitions that is simple to implement and ergonomically improved.SOLUTION: A method for assembling a partition relative to at least one support surface (10a) of a planar support element (9a) is provided. The partition comprises two main surfaces substantially parallel and connected to a contour. The contour comprises at least three end surfaces, for example four end surfaces. The assembly method comprises attaching at least one end surface to at least one support surface (10a) using attachment means. The attachment means comprises at least one clip (11c) and at least one opening defined by the contour configured to cooperate with the at least one clip (11c) by snap-fitting. The at least one clip (11c) is attached to either the support surface (10a) in question or one of the end surfaces. The opening is formed in the support surface (10a) or the other end surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of construction, in particular to the interior layout of a construction. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for assembling a partition on a planar support. In particular, according to the present invention, the partition is assembled using snap-fit ​​means. [Background technology]

[0002] French Patent No. 2 719 089 discloses a device for assembling partitions, in particular removable partitions. The device uses a profile that can accommodate the end faces of the partitions, as shown in FIG. 4 of French Patent No. 2 719 089. More specifically, the profile comprises a groove against which the rim of the partition is intended to rest. The device described in French Patent No. 2 719 089 further comprises a clip designed to cooperate with the profile and hold the partition in place.

[0003] However, this arrangement is not satisfactory.

[0004] In fact, this system requires that after the partition has been joined to the profile, clips be fitted to secure the partition to the profile.

[0005] This final step is a source of complexity, given the size of the partition and the need to temporarily hold it in place.

[0006] Additionally, the clip remains visible once it is snapped onto the profile and therefore may need to be covered.

[0007] The object of the invention is therefore to propose a method for assembling a partition that is simple to implement and has improved ergonomics compared to the solutions known from the prior art.

[0008] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method of assembling a partition that limits handling of the partition after it is installed.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a kit for assembling the divider. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The object of the present invention is at least partly achieved by a method for assembling a partition to at least one support surface of a planar support, the partition having two substantially parallel main surfaces connected by a contour, the contour having at least three end surfaces, for example four end surfaces, the method of assembly comprising attaching at least one of the end surfaces to the at least one support surface using attachment means, the attachment means comprising at least one clip and at least one opening defined by the contour configured to cooperate with the at least one clip by a snap fit, the at least one clip being attached to one of the support surface or end surface in question and the opening being formed in the other of the support surface or end surface.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the attachment of at least one of the end faces to the planar support is preceded by the following steps: a) attaching at least one clip to one of an end surface of the support and a support surface; b) forming at least one opening in the other of the end surface and the support surface; c) positioning the end face opposite the support surface and then snapping at least one clip onto the at least one contour.

[0012] According to one embodiment, at least one opening is elongated in the extension direction so as to allow relative movement of at least one clip within the opening in the extension direction after performing step c), and the assembly method further comprises, following step c), step d) of adjusting the positioning of the partition, wherein the positioning adjustment comprises movement of the partition in the extension direction.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the assembly method comprises attaching one of the end faces, referred to as the horizontal end face, to a support surface, referred to as the horizontal support surface, of a horizontal planar support, and attaching another of the end faces, referred to as the lateral end face, to a support surface, referred to as the vertical support surface, of a vertical planar support.

[0014] According to one embodiment, step a) comprises screwing or tightening at least one clip.

[0015] According to one embodiment, step b) comprises cutting an opening in the other of the end face and the support face and then bending said rim of said opening, said rim forming a profile intended to cooperate with at least one clip by snap-fit.

[0016] According to one embodiment, step b) comprises carrying out the following sub-steps: b1) forming a recess opening through the other of the support surface and the end surface; b3) positioning a longitudinal plate to cover the recess, said plate comprising an opening, said opening providing access to the recess;

[0017] According to one embodiment, step b) also includes carrying out step b2) inserted between steps b1) and b3), which step b2) includes positioning a disassembly wedge in the recess, which as soon as it is positioned in the recess can assume either a first position or a second position, the first position being a neutral position in which the disassembly wedge remains at a distance from the clip, and the second position being a position that allows the disassembly wedge to disengage the clip from the contour of the opening.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the planar support comprises a caul plate, one surface of which is aligned with the support surface.

[0019] The invention further relates to a kit for assembling a partition to a support surface of a planar support, the partition having two main faces that are substantially parallel and connected to a profile, the profile having at least three end faces, for example four end faces, the assembly kit comprising: said clip comprising a base and snap-fit ​​means extending from a first surface of the base, the clip being adapted to be assembled onto one of the support surfaces or one of the end surfaces of the profile (called the assembly end surface) via a second surface of the base opposite the first surface; a substantially planar support surface intended to be fixed to another support surface or assembly end surface, the snap-fit ​​section being elongated in the extension direction and provided with an opening defined by a snap-fit ​​contour, and configured to cooperate by snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​means by engaging the snap-fit ​​means in the opening via the upper surface of the snap-fit ​​section in an assembly direction extending from the upper surface towards the lower surface of the snap-fit ​​section opposite the upper surface.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the opening has an extension in the extension direction that is greater, advantageously at least twice as greater, than the lateral extension of the snap-fit ​​section, so as to allow adjustment of the positioning of the partition by moving the partition in the extension direction of the opening when the snap-fit ​​means are in snap-fit ​​engagement with the snap-fit ​​contour.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​section is formed on the support surface.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​section comprises an elongated plate extending in the elongate direction between its two ends.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​section comprises a central section disposed between two end sections configured to allow the snap-fit ​​section to be attached to one of the support surface or the assembly end surface via the underside of the snap-fit ​​section.

[0024] According to one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​section comprises a bend such that the end sections lie in a first plane and the central section lies in a second plane that is different from the first plane and downstream of the first plane in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the snap-in means comprises two spring fins, each of which comprises, in a direction from the first surface to the second surface, referred to as the main direction, a substantially planar first section and a similarly substantially planar second section, the two first sections extending diverging relative to one another in the main direction and the two second sections extending converging relative to one another in the main direction.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the two first sections are arranged so that when the snap-fit ​​means engages in the opening in the assembly direction and makes contact by sliding against the snap-fit ​​contour, the snap-fit ​​means can be fully inserted into the opening by moving the sections towards each other.

[0027] According to one embodiment, after the first section has passed through the opening, the two second sections are arranged to abut against the snap-fit ​​contour via their lower surfaces.

[0028] According to one embodiment, each spring fin comprises a spring strip attaching a first section thereof to the base.

[0029] According to one embodiment, a spring strip connects the rim of the first section to the base.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the base comprises clearance elimination means configured to eliminate any clearance in the assembly direction.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the clearance removal means comprises a tab extending from the rim of the base and bent in a direction opposite to the main direction, the tab being configured to abut against the upper surface and to apply a force in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the assembly kit also comprises a disassembly wedge, the disassembly wedge having two parallel main walls each having a free rim opposite its bottom, the disassembly wedge being intended to be inserted via its bottom into a recess opening through one of the support surface or the assembly end face, the snap-fit ​​section being arranged vertically at a right angle to the recess, the disassembly wedge being further configured to take either a first position or a second position within the recess in the assembly direction, the first position being a position in which the free rims are held at a distance from the first section, and the second position being a position in which the free rims bring the first sections closer together so as to allow the snap-fit ​​means to be pulled out in the direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the disassembly wedge also comprises two lateral levers extending from the bottom in a direction towards one of the free limbs and each terminating in a tooth, the two teeth respectively extending in two opposite directions, and the snap-fit ​​section also comprises two abutments each configured to cooperate with one of the teeth when the disassembly wedge is in its second position.

[0034] The invention further relates to a method for assembling a partition on a support surface of a caul plate, the partition having two main faces that are substantially parallel and connected to a profile, the profile having at least three end faces, for example four end faces, using an assembly kit according to the invention, the method comprising: - attaching the clip to one of the end faces or support faces, called the assembly end face; - forming a snap-fit ​​section on the other of the assembly end face or the support face; - positioning the assembly end face of the partition opposite the support surface so as to engage the snap-fit ​​means in the opening.

[0035] According to one embodiment, the assembly method also includes forming a recess in the backing plate, the recess opening through the support surface, and the method includes placing a disassembly wedge in the recess, the snap-fit ​​section being oriented vertically at a right angle to the recess. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0036] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention which refers to the accompanying drawings. [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram in perspective view of a partition and a planar support that can be considered in the context of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic and perspective view of a clip in accordance with the principles of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic diagram in perspective view of an aperture in accordance with the disclosed principles of the present invention; [Figure 4] 3 is a schematic diagram of the clip of FIG. 2 assembled on an assembly end face. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a plate in accordance with the principles of the invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram in perspective view of another plate in accordance with the disclosed principles of the present invention; [Figure 7] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the plate shown in FIG. 7 assembled on a support surface. [Figure 8] 7 is a schematic view of a partition, in particular showing the assembly of clips and plates at the end faces of the partition. [Figure 9] 1 is a schematic diagram of a clip and plate assembly on a horizontal support surface and a vertical support surface; [Figure 10]1 is a schematic diagram of the engagement of a clip placed on a horizontal support surface, with the opening in the plate attached to the horizontal end surface. [Figure 11] 1 is a schematic diagram of a snap-fit ​​of a clip placed on a horizontal support surface, with the opening in the plate attached to the horizontal end surface. [Figure 12] 1 is a schematic diagram of a snap fit of a clip placed on a vertical support surface, where the plate opening is attached to the vertical end face and the snap fit is obtained by adjusting the position of the partition. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a disassembly wedge placed in a recess. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a disassembled wedge. [Figure 15] 1 is a schematic diagram of a disassembly wedge in a first position within a recess. [Figure 16] 10 is a schematic diagram of a disassembly wedge in a recess and in a second position. [Figure 17] 1 is a schematic and perspective view of a further clip in accordance with the principles of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] According to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a method for assembling a partition on a support surface of a planar support. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of attachment means for assembling the partition to the support surface by a simple snap fit. According to this first aspect, the attachment means are formed on or attached to one and the other of the end faces, called support end faces, of the partition and the support surface. According to the present invention, in particular, in the final step of the method, the partition is positioned and fixed on the support surface.

[0038] It will be appreciated that once the partition is positioned and secured to the support surface, the steps of finishing, decorating and painting can be carried out.

[0039] An end face is understood to be a substantially planar side face of the partition.

[0040] Thus, according to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a method for assembling a partition to at least one support surface of a planar support, the partition having two main surfaces that are substantially parallel and connected to said contour, the contour having four end surfaces, the method of assembly comprising attaching at least one of the end surfaces to the at least one support surface using said attachment means, the attachment means comprising at least one clip and at least one opening defined by the contour configured to cooperate with the at least one clip by a snap fit, the at least one clip being attached to one of the support surface or end surface in question and the opening being formed in the other of the support surface or end surface.

[0041] According to this first aspect, the invention uses attachment means respectively assembled to one or the other of the end faces and the support surface, and further according to this first aspect, the attachment means are attached / formed before positioning the partition in question, in particular the end face in question, on the support surface.

[0042] According to one variant embodiment, the present invention also provides that an opening is formed in the support surface. In particular, forming the opening can involve removing material, drilling, stamping, punching, or any other operation that can lead to the formation of an opening. In this regard, the planar support according to this variant embodiment can include a metal beam with a central, substantially planar section, the central section having a surface aligned with the support surface. For example, a punching step can be performed on the support surface of the beam to form the opening.

[0043] According to another variant embodiment, an additional part can be positioned to form the opening. In particular, the additional part can include the fitting and / or attachment of a snap-in section on the support surface. More specifically, the snap-in section comprises an elongate plate extending in the elongate direction between its two ends, said plate comprising an opening. In particular, the plate comprises two opposing surfaces, respectively called upper and lower. Advantageously, it is also possible to form a recess opening through the support surface (however, it is also conceivable to form a recess in the partition and an opening through the end surface). Under these conditions, the plate can be placed with its lower surface above the recess, said plate comprising an opening that provides access to the recess.

[0044] The snap-fit ​​section (i.e., plate) comprises a central section disposed between two end sections configured to allow the snap-fit ​​section to be attached to one of the support surface and the assembly end surface via the underside of the snap-fit ​​section.

[0045] The opening is defined by a snap-fit ​​contour that is configured to cooperate with the snap-fit ​​means by engaging the snap-fit ​​means through the upper surface of the snap-fit ​​section into the opening in an assembly direction extending from the upper surface toward the lower surface of the snap-fit ​​section opposite the upper surface.

[0046] Advantageously, the opening has an extension in the direction of extension that is greater, advantageously at least twice as great, than the lateral extension of the snap-fit ​​section, so as to allow adjustment of the positioning of the partition by moving the partition in the extension direction of the opening when the snap-fit ​​means are in snap-fit ​​engagement with the snap-fit ​​contours.Further advantageously, the snap-fit ​​section can be provided with a bend such that the end sections lie in a first plane and the central section lies in a second plane different from the first plane and downstream of the first plane in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0047] According to a first aspect, the method may include performing the following steps: a) attaching at least one clip to one of an end surface of the support and a support surface; b) forming at least one opening in the other of the end surface and the support surface; c) positioning the end face opposite the support surface and then snapping at least one clip onto the at least one contour.

[0048] Attachment of the clip may involve the use of fasteners such as screws.

[0049] In this regard, the clip can include a base and snap-fit ​​means extending from a first surface of the base. The base further includes a second surface opposite the first surface, whereby the clip can be assembled onto one of the end surface and the support surface of the support.

[0050] The base may be provided with holes that allow the clip to be attached to one of the end face of the support and the support surface, for example, using a screw.

[0051] The snap-fitting means may comprise two spring fins. In particular, each spring fin may comprise a first substantially planar section and a second substantially planar section in a direction extending from the first surface to the second surface, referred to as the main direction, where the first two sections extend divergently relative to one another in the main direction, and the second two sections extend convergently relative to one another in the main direction.

[0052] Particularly advantageously, the two first sections are arranged so that when the snap-fit ​​means engages the opening and makes contact by sliding against the contour of the opening (called the snap-fit ​​contour), moving the sections towards each other allows full insertion of the snap-fit ​​means into the opening.

[0053] Advantageously, the two second sections may also be arranged to abut against a snap-fit ​​contour after passing through the opening in the first section.

[0054] Each spring fin may comprise a spring strip attaching its first section to the base, in particular the spring strip may connect a rim of the first section to the base.

[0055] Advantageously, the base comprises clearance elimination means configured to compensate for any clearance along the assembly direction as defined in the following disclosure of the invention. The clearance elimination means may comprise a tab extending from the rim of the base and bent in a direction opposite to the main direction, the tab being configured to abut against the upper surface and to exert a force in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0056] Advantageously, the at least one opening is elongated in the extension direction so as to allow relative movement in the extension direction of the at least one clip within the opening after carrying out step c), and the assembly method further comprises, following step c), a step d) of adjusting the positioning of the partition, the adjusting of the positioning comprising movement of said partition in the extension direction. This latter aspect facilitates assembly, in particular the positioning and subsequent snap-fitting of the partition at at least two different (and non-parallel) end faces.

[0057] According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a kit for assembling a partition to a support surface of a planar support, the partition having two main faces that are substantially parallel and connected to said profile, the profile having four end faces, the assembly kit comprising: said clip comprising a base and snap-fit ​​means extending from a first surface of the base, the clip being adapted to be assembled onto one of the support surfaces or one of the end surfaces of the profile (called the assembly end surface) via a second surface of the base opposite the first surface; a substantially planar support surface intended to be fixed to the other support surface and to the assembly end surface, the snap-fit ​​section being elongated in the extension direction and having an opening defined by a snap-fit ​​contour and configured to cooperate by snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​means by engaging the snap-fit ​​means in the opening via the upper surface of the snap-fit ​​section in an assembly direction extending from the upper surface towards the lower surface of the snap-fit ​​section opposite the upper surface.

[0058] This second aspect repeats the features described in relation to the first aspect.

[0059] The present invention also relates to a third aspect relating to the implementation of an assembly kit.

[0060] More specifically, the invention further relates to a method for assembling a partition on a support surface of a caul plate, the partition having two main faces that are substantially parallel and connected to the profile, the profile having four end faces, and a method for implementing the assembly kit, comprising: - attaching a clip to an end face of the partition, referred to as the assembly end face; - forming a snap-fit ​​section on the support surface of the caul plate; - positioning the assembly end face of the partition opposite the support surface so as to engage the snap-fit ​​means in the opening.

[0061] The following disclosure of the present invention provides a detailed description of examples relating to the various aspects discussed above.

[0062] The following disclosure describes the various steps of a method for assembling a partition to at least one support. It is understood that a partition in the sense of the present invention may include a room partition or a room wall facade.

[0063] 1, the partition 1 has two main faces 2 and 3, which are connected by the contour 4, and the partition has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. In this regard, the contour has four end faces 5, 6, 7, 8, which are formed such that two adjacent end faces form a right angle.

[0064] The partition can comprise any type of material, particularly wood.

[0065] The method according to the invention comprises providing a partition 1 and a support surface 10 of a planar support 9. The planar support 9 may comprise another partition, a batten, a skirting board, a room floor, or a dividing wall.

[0066] Furthermore, when the planar support comprises a partition, the support surface may be either an end surface or a major surface of the partition in question.

[0067] The method according to the invention is designed to assemble the partition 1 to the support surface 10 of a planar support 9. In particular, this assembly uses attachment means comprising at least one clip and at least one opening defined by a contour known as a snap-in contour. According to the invention, the snap-in contour is configured to cooperate with the at least one clip by snap-in.

[0068] In this manner, at least one clip can be attached to one of the support surfaces and one of the four end surfaces, known as the assembly end surfaces, and an opening can be formed in the other of the support surface and the assembly end surface.

[0069] For example, at least one clip may be assembled to the assembly end face and an opening may be formed in the support surface.

[0070] The remainder of this disclosure is limited to a simple discussion of a clip assembled on an assembly end face and an opening formed on a support surface, however, the invention is not limited to this aspect only and one skilled in the art can contemplate the reverse situation.

[0071] FIG. 2 shows an example of a clip 11 that can be used to implement the method described in the present invention.

[0072] Clip 11 comprises a base 12 and a snap-fit ​​means 13. Base 12 is generally planar and comprises two opposing surfaces, referred to as a first surface 14 and a second surface 15, respectively.

[0073] The first surface 14 is the surface from which the snap-fitting means 13 extend, and the second surface 15 is the surface on which the clip is intended to be assembled to an assembly end face. In particular, the base can be provided with holes 16 and 17 for screwing the clip to the assembly end face. The clip can also be assembled on the assembly end face by means of protrusions that project relative to the second surface 15.

[0074] The snap-fit ​​means 13 comprises two spring fins 18a and 18b. In particular, the two spring fins 18a and 18b are symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane of symmetry P, which is perpendicular to the first surface 14.

[0075] More specifically, each spring fin 18a and 18b may have a substantially planar first section 19a, 19b and a substantially planar second section 20a, 20b in a direction extending from the first surface 14 to the second surface 15, referred to as the main direction.

[0076] The first two sections 19a and 19b extend divergently relative to one another in the main direction, and the second two sections 20a and 20b extend convergently relative to one another in the main direction.

[0077] "Extending divergently in the main direction" is understood to mean that the distance between the first two sections increases along that direction.

[0078] "Extending convergently in a main direction" is understood to mean that the distance between two second sections decreases along that direction.

[0079] Each spring fin 18a, 18b may comprise a spring strip 21a, 21b that attaches its first section 19 to a base. The spring strips 21a, 21b may comprise corrugated metal strips that give the spring strips their spring properties.

[0080] Thus, as this aspect will become clearer in the following description, the two first sections 19a and 19b are arranged in such a way that when the snap-fit ​​means engages in the opening in the assembly direction and makes contact by sliding against the snap-fit ​​contour, the snap-fit ​​means can be fully inserted into the opening by moving the sections towards each other.

[0081] FIG. 17 illustrates another clip that may be implemented within the scope of the present invention.

[0082] In particular, such as the clip shown in Figure 2, this other clip 11 also comprises a base 12 and snap-fit ​​means 13.

[0083] The ends of base 12 may include alignment notches 12a and 12b to ensure alignment of the clip during assembly.

[0084] The snap-fit ​​means may be the same as that of the clip shown in Figure 2. The base 12 is generally planar and comprises two opposing surfaces, referred to as a first surface 14 and a second surface 15, respectively.

[0085] The first surface 14 is the surface from which the snap-fit ​​means 13 extend, and the second surface 15 is the surface on which the clip is intended to be assembled against an assembly end face of the planar support 9 or against a support surface.

[0086] In particular, the base may be provided with holes 16 and 17 for assembling the clip to the assembly end face using fastening means (eg, screws, rivets, clips, etc.).

[0087] The clip 11 comprises two side walls 44 extending from the first surface 14, advantageously perpendicular to said first surface 14, and terminating in two converging walls 45. In particular, each converging wall 45 extends the side wall 44 from a rim of the side wall 44. It will be understood that each of the converging walls 45 extends the side wall 44 from a rim of the side wall 44 opposite the second surface 15. It will be understood that the converging walls 45 converge towards each other.

[0088] The snap-in means 13 comprises two spring fins 18a and 18b that are symmetrical to one another, in particular with respect to a plane of symmetry P that is perpendicular to the first surface 14 and starts at the junction of one of the side walls with the converging wall and extends towards the first surface 14.

[0089] More specifically, each spring fin 18a, 18b can include a substantially planar first section 19a, 19b and a substantially planar second section 20a, 20b in a direction extending from first surface 14 to second surface 15, referred to as the main direction. Each spring fin 18a, 18b can include a first planar section and a second planar section from its beginning to its end. The first planar sections extend divergently relative to each other, and the second planar sections extend convergently relative to each other.

[0090] The clip 11 may include anti-shear cleats 46. In particular, four of these anti-shear cleats 46 are arranged in pairs on either side of the side wall 44. In particular, a pair of anti-shear cleats 46 parallel to the side wall 44 extend from two opposing limbs of the base, respectively. Each anti-shear cleat 46 may terminate in an inwardly folded section.

[0091] 3 is a schematic diagram of an aperture according to the disclosed principles of the present invention. In particular, the aperture 22 shown in FIG. 3 is obtained by directly removing material from the support surface of a planar support 9. In this case, the planar support 9 comprises a metal beam or metal backing plate having a rectangular or square cross section. Material removal can include any technique known to those skilled in the art of metal structure forming.

[0092] Thus, forming the opening 22 may include drilling, stamping, punching, or any other operation that may result in the formation of the opening 22 .

[0093] 3 further shows a stamped area 23 formed around the opening, which is specifically designed to provide mechanical reinforcement of the support surface 10. In particular, the stamped area 23 is recessed from the support surface 10.

[0094] The opening 22 is defined by a contour known as a snap-fit ​​contour 24, which is configured to cooperate with the clip 11 through a snap-fit.

[0095] In particular, cooperation between clip 11 and snap-fit ​​profile 24 involves engagement of clip 11 within opening 22 through support surface 10. During this engagement, divergence of first sections 19 a, 19 b decreases as engagement progresses until second sections 20 a, 20 b reach snap-fit ​​profile 24. Second sections 20 a, 20 b then pass through opening 22, allowing first sections 19 a, 19 b to move apart as they converge. After passing through opening 22, the second sections slide against the snap-fit ​​profile from the face opposite the front face.

[0096] Thus, the mounting of the assembly end face according to the terminology of the present invention may be preceded by the following steps: a) attaching the clip 11 to the assembly end face (FIG. 4); b) forming an opening 22 on the support surface (FIG. 3); c) Positioning the assembly end face on the opposite side of the support surface and then snapping the clip into the snap-fit ​​profile.

[0097] In step a), the screw 25 is attached to the assembly end face 6a.

[0098] Advantageously, the base 12 of the clip 11 comprises clearance elimination means adapted to compensate for any clearance in the assembly direction, in particular comprising a tab 26 (FIG. 2) extending from the rim of the base 12 and bent in a direction opposite to the main direction, the tab being adapted to abut against a support surface and to exert a force in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0099] According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, forming the opening 22 may comprise placing a plate 27 on the support surface 10 of the planar support 9 (FIG. 7).

[0100] In this regard, plate 27 may include upper and lower surfaces 28 and 29 and may include opening 22. In particular, elongated plate 27 extends between two ends in the elongated direction. More specifically, plate 27 may include a central section 30 and two end sections 31, 32 configured to allow snap-fit ​​sections to be attached to a support surface by the underside of plate 27. It will be understood that opening 22 is carried by central section 30.

[0101] Thus, step b) may comprise a step b3) of placing the plate 27 with its lower surface 29 against the support surface 10. The installation of the plate 27 may comprise a screwing step.

[0102] Furthermore, step b) may also include, prior to step b3), forming a recess 33 (step b1)) opening through the support surface and the assembly end face. According to the latter embodiment, step b3) is performed such that the plate overlaps the recess 33 and the opening provides access to the recess.

[0103] As shown in Figures 5, 6 and 7, plate 27 can be provided with bends such that end sections 31 and 32 lie in a first plane and central section 29 lies in a second plane that is different from the first plane and downstream of the first plane in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0104] According to an advantageous embodiment, the opening is elongated in the direction of extension so as to allow a relative displacement of the clip in the opening in the direction of extension after step c) has been carried out. In particular, this last aspect makes it possible to consider, following step c), a step d) for adjusting the positioning of the partition, which adjustment of the positioning comprises a displacement of said partition in the direction of extension.

[0105] For example, Figure 8 shows the installation of two plates 27a, 27b on end face 6 (hereinafter "horizontal end face") of partition 2, two other plates 27c, 27d on end face 5 (hereinafter "vertical end face"), and two clips 11a and 11b on end face 7 (hereinafter "other vertical end face").

[0106] Figure 9 shows schematically the positioning of clips 11c, 11d, 11e, and 11f on support surface 10a (hereinafter "horizontal support surface") of horizontal planar support 9a. Figure 9 also shows the positioning of clips 11g and 11h on support surface 10b (hereinafter "vertical support surface") of vertical planar support 9b, which forms a right angle with horizontal planar support 9a.

[0107] Figures 10 and 11 show the assembly of partition 2 to horizontal support surface 10a. In particular, as shown in Figure 10, the horizontal end faces are positioned on opposite sides of the horizontal support surface, allowing clip 11c to engage plate 27a and clip 11d to engage plate 27b (shown in Figures 8 and 9). Figure 10 shows the ends of the engagement and subsequent snap fit between clip 11c and plate 27a, and clip 11d and plate 27b.

[0108] In these two figures, the vertical plane is maintained at a distance from the vertical support surface. Therefore, by considering the elongated openings in plates 27a and 27b, it may also be possible to move the partition after clip 11c engages with plate 27a and clip 11d engages with plate 27b.

[0109] In this regard, the openings in plates 27a and 27b may have an extension in the direction of elongation that is greater than the lateral extent of the snap-fit ​​sections of clips 11c and 11d, advantageously at least twice as great.

[0110] This last aspect therefore makes it possible to adjust the positioning of the partition 2, tending to bring the vertical end face 5 closer to the vertical support face 10b so as to engage with the clip 11g of the plate 27c on the one hand and the clip 11h of the plate 27d on the other hand (Figures 11 and 12).

[0111] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, a disassembly wedge 34 can be considered. In particular, the disassembly wedge 34 can be arranged in a recess 33, as shown in FIG.

[0112] As shown in Figure 14, the disassembly wedge 34 comprises two parallel main walls 35, 36, each provided with a free rim 35a and 36a opposite a bottom 37 of the disassembly wedge.

[0113] 13, the disassembly wedge 34 is configured to be inserted into the recess 33 by its bottom 37. In particular, the disassembly wedge 34 is designed to be inserted into the recess 33 through its bottom 37, so that the opening 22 in the plate 27 is perpendicular to the surface of the disassembly wedge opposite the bottom 37.

[0114] Furthermore, the disassembly wedge 34 is configured to assume one or the other of a first position and a second position within the recess along the assembly direction.

[0115] In particular, the first position shown in Figure 15 is a position in which the free limbs 35a and 36a are held at a distance from the first sections 19a and 19b.

[0116] The second position is where the free rims 35a and 36a press the first sections together, allowing the snap-fit ​​means to be withdrawn in the direction opposite to the assembly direction shown in FIG.

[0117] In particular, moving the disassembly wedge 34 from the first position to the second position involves moving the wedge in a direction opposite to the assembly direction, and moving from the second position to the first position involves moving the disassembly wedge within the recess in the assembly direction.

[0118] The disassembly wedge may also comprise two lateral levers 38 extending from the bottom 37 in a direction towards one of the free rims 35a, 36a and each terminating in a tooth 39. The two teeth 39 extend in two opposite directions, respectively.

[0119] It will be understood that the lateral levers each extend along surfaces known as lateral sides of the disassembly wedge that are specific to the lateral lever and that face each other, in particular the two lateral sides being perpendicular to the main walls 35 and 36.

[0120] Plate 27 may be provided with stop means extending from its underside, intended to cooperate with teeth 39. In particular, abutment means 40 (FIG. 7) may be configured to make it possible to hold the disassembly wedge in the second position by cooperation between abutment 40 and teeth 39.

[0121] In particular, as shown in Figures 5 and 7, the abutment means may comprise two lamellae known as abutment lamellae 42 and 43, which extend from their origins from the end sections 31 and 32, respectively. In particular, the abutment lamellae 42 and 43 extend towards each other substantially parallel to the central section 30. As shown in Figure 7, the abutment lamellae terminate in a rounded section in the assembly direction.

[0122] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 6, each abutment lamella 42, 43 may comprise, from its origin toward its free end, a first portion 42a, 43a and a second portion 42b, 43b. The two first portions 42a, 43a extend toward each other, and the two second portions 42b, 43b extend from the first portion 42a, 43a in the assembly direction. Each abutment lamella 42, 43 may further comprise a cleat 42c, 43c. The cleat 42c, 43c extends convergently from one of the second portions 42b, 43b, respectively, in the direction opposite to the assembly direction.

[0123] In particular, the cleats 42c, 43c are configured to form abutment means for cooperating with the teeth.

[0124] Finally, the switching from one of the first and second positions to the other of these two positions can be controlled via a tool designed to act directly on the disassembly wedge. In particular, the tool can comprise a rod designed to be inserted into a circular or elliptical opening 41, giving access to the disassembly wedge, made in the partition or the planar support. In particular, the tool can act on the bottom of the disassembly wedge. According to this embodiment, the opening 41 can be made in the surface of the planar support opposite the support surface. According to another embodiment, the opening can be arranged on the side of the planar support and is therefore elliptical in shape.

[0125] The invention further relates to a kit for assembling a partition to a support surface of a planar support, the partition having two main faces that are substantially parallel and connected to a profile, the profile having at least three end faces, for example four end faces, the assembly kit comprising: said clip comprising a base and snap-fit ​​means extending from a first surface of the base, the clip being adapted to be assembled onto one of the support surfaces or one of the end surfaces of the profile (called the assembly end surface) via a second surface of the base opposite the first surface; a snap-in section that is substantially planar and intended to be rigidly connected to the other of the support surface or the assembly end surface, The snap-fit ​​section comprises a snap-fit ​​section that is elongated in an elongation direction, has an opening defined by a snap-fit ​​contour, and is configured to cooperate with the snap-fit ​​means by snapping the snap-fit ​​means into the opening through the upper surface of the snap-fit ​​section in an assembly direction extending from the upper surface toward the lower surface of the snap-fit ​​section opposite the upper surface.

[0126] In particular, the assembly kit may incorporate some or all of the features described in relation to the assembly method.

[0127] The invention further relates to the use of the kit for the assembly of the compartment.

[0128] Naturally, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but variations can be added thereto without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. 1. A method for assembling a partition (1) to at least one support surface (10) of a planar support (9), the partition (1) having two main surfaces (2, 3) that are substantially parallel and connected to a contour (4), the contour (4) having at least three end surfaces (5, 6, 7, 8), for example four end surfaces, the method comprising attaching at least one of the end surfaces to the at least one support surface (10) using attachment means, the attachment means comprising at least one clip (11) and at least one opening (22) defined by the contour that is configured to cooperate with the at least one clip (11) by a snap fit, the at least one clip (11) being attached to one of the support surface (10) or the end surface (5, 6, 7, 8) in question, and the opening (22) being formed in the other of the support surface (10) or the end surface.

2. The attachment of at least one of the end faces to the planar support (9) comprises: a) attaching said at least one clip (11) to one of said end faces (5, 6, 7, 8) of said support and said support surface (10); b) forming said at least one opening (22) in the other of said end surface (5, 6, 7, 8) and said support surface (10); c) positioning said end face (5, 6, 7, 8) opposite said support surface (10) and then snapping said at least one clip (11) onto at least one of said contours.

3. 3. The assembly method of claim 2, wherein the at least one opening (22) is elongated in the extension direction so as to allow relative movement of the at least one clip (11) in the extension direction within the opening (22) after performing step c), and the assembly method further comprises, following step c), step d) of adjusting the positioning of the partition (1), wherein the positioning adjustment comprises movement of the partition (1) in the extension direction.

4. 4. The method of assembly according to claim 2 or 3, comprising attaching one of the end faces, called the horizontal end face, to a support surface (10), called the horizontal support surface (10), of a horizontal planar support (9), and attaching another of the end faces, called the lateral end face, to a support surface (10), called the vertical support surface (10), of a vertical planar support (9).

5. 5. The assembly method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein step a) comprises screwing or tightening said at least one clip (11).

6. 6. The assembly method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein step b) comprises cutting the opening (22) in the other of the end face (5, 6, 7, 8) and the support face (10) and then bending a rim of the opening (22), said rim forming said contour intended to cooperate with said at least one clip (11) by snap-fit.

7. Step b) is b1) forming a recess (33) opening through the other of the support surface (10) and the end surface (5, 6, 7, 8); b3) placing a longitudinal plate (27) to cover said recess (33), said plate (27) comprising said opening (22), said opening (22) providing access to said recess (33).

8. 8. The assembly method according to claim 7, wherein step b) also comprises performing step b2) inserted between steps b1) and b3), wherein step b2) comprises positioning a disassembly wedge in the recess (33), wherein the disassembly wedge can assume either a first position or a second position as soon as it is positioned in the recess (33), wherein the first position is a neutral position in which the disassembly wedge maintains a distance from the clip (11), while the second position is a position that allows the disassembly wedge to disengage the clip (11) from the contour of the opening (22).

9. 9. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the planar support (9) comprises a caul plate, one surface of which is aligned with the support surface (10).

10. 1. An assembly kit for assembling a partition (1) to a support surface (10) of a planar support (9), said partition (1) having two main surfaces (2, 3) that are substantially parallel and connected to a contour (4), said contour (4) having at least three end faces (5, 6, 7, 8), for example four end faces, said assembly kit comprising: a clip (11) comprising a base (12) and snap-fit ​​means (13) extending from a first surface (14) of said base (12), said clip (11) being adapted to be assembled, via a second surface (15) of said base (12) opposite said first surface (14), onto one of said support surfaces (10) or one of said end faces of said profile (4), called assembly end face; a snap-fit ​​section, substantially planar and intended to be rigidly connected to the other of said support surface (10) or said assembly end surface, a snap-fit ​​section, the snap-fit ​​section being elongated in an elongation direction, having an opening (22) defined by a snap-fit ​​contour, and configured to cooperate with the snap-fit ​​means (13) by snap-fitting by engaging the snap-fit ​​means (13) in the opening (22) via the upper surface (28) of the snap-fit ​​section in an assembly direction extending from the upper surface (28) towards a lower surface (29) of the snap-fit ​​section opposite the upper surface (28).

11. 11. An assembly kit according to claim 10, wherein the opening (22) has an extension in the extension direction that is greater, advantageously at least twice as great, than the lateral extension of the snap-fit ​​section, so as to allow adjustment of the positioning of the partition (1) by moving the partition in the extension direction of the opening (22) when the snap-fit ​​means (13) are in snap-fit ​​engagement with the snap-fit ​​contours.

12. Assembly kit according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the snap-fit ​​section is formed on the support surface (10).

13. Assembly kit according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the snap-fit ​​section comprises an elongated plate (27) extending in the elongation direction between its two ends.

14. 14. The assembly kit according to claim 13, wherein the snap-fit ​​section comprises a central section (30) arranged between two end sections (31, 32) configured to enable the snap-fit ​​section to be attached to one of the support surface (10) or the assembly end surface via the underside (29) of the snap-fit ​​section.

15. 15. The assembly kit according to claim 14, wherein the snap-fit ​​section comprises a bend such that the end sections (31, 32) lie in a first plane and the central section (30) lies in a second plane that is different from the first plane and downstream of the first plane in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

16. 16. An assembly kit according to any one of claims 10 to 15, wherein the snap-fit ​​means (13) comprises two spring fins (18a, 18b), each of which comprises, in a direction from the first surface (14) to the second surface (15), referred to as a main direction, a substantially planar first section (19a, 19b) and a similarly substantially planar second section (20a, 20b), the two first sections extending diverging relative to one another in the main direction and the two second sections extending converging relative to one another in the main direction.

17. 17. An assembly kit according to claim 16, wherein the two first sections are arranged such that when the snap-fit ​​means (13) engage in the opening (22) in the assembly direction and come into contact by sliding against the snap-fit ​​contours, the snap-fit ​​means (13) can be fully inserted into the opening (22) by moving the sections towards each other.

18. 18. An assembly kit according to claim 16 or 17, wherein after the first section has passed through the opening (22), the two second sections are arranged to abut against the snap-fit ​​contours via their lower surfaces (29).

19. Assembly kit according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein each spring fin (18a, 18b) comprises a spring strip (21a, 21b) that secures its first section (19a, 19b) to the base (12).

20. 20. The assembly kit according to claim 19, wherein the spring strips (21a, 21b) connect the rims of the first sections (19a, 19b) to the base (12).

21. Assembly kit according to any one of claims 10 to 20, wherein the base (12) comprises clearance elimination means configured to eliminate any clearance in the assembly direction.

22. 22. The assembly kit according to claim 21, wherein the clearance removal means comprises a tab (26) extending from a rim of the base (12) and bent in a direction opposite to the main direction, the tab (26) being configured to abut the upper surface (28) and to apply a force in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

23. 23. The assembly kit according to any one of claims 13 to 22 in combination with claim 15, wherein the assembly kit also comprises a disassembly wedge, the disassembly wedge having two parallel main walls each having a free rim opposite a bottom of the disassembly wedge, the disassembly wedge intended to be inserted via its bottom into a recess (33) opening via the support surface (10) or one of the assembly end faces, the snap-fit ​​sections being oriented vertically at right angles to the recess (33), the disassembly wedge further configured to assume either a first position or a second position within the recess (33) in the assembly direction, wherein the first position is a position in which the free rims are held at a distance from the first sections and the second position is a position in which the free rims bring the first sections closer together so as to allow the snap-fit ​​means (13) to be pulled out in a direction opposite to the assembly direction.

24. 24. The assembly kit of claim 23, wherein the disassembly wedge also comprises two lateral levers extending from the bottom in a direction from the bottom towards one of the free limbs and each terminating in a tooth, the two teeth respectively extending in two opposite directions, and the snap-fit ​​section also comprises two abutments each configured to cooperate with one of the teeth when the disassembly wedge is in its second position.

25. 1. A method for assembling a partition (1) on a support surface (10) of a backing plate, said partition (1) having two main surfaces (2, 3) that are substantially parallel and connected to a profile (4), said profile (4) having at least three end faces (5, 6, 7, 8), for example four end faces, said method using an assembly kit according to any one of claims 10 to 24, said method comprising: - attaching said clip (11) to one of the end faces, called assembly end faces, or support faces (10); - forming said snap-fit ​​section on the other of said assembly end face or said support face (10); - positioning said assembly end face of said partition (1) opposite said support surface (10) so as to engage with said snap-fit ​​means (13) in said opening (22).

26. 26. A method of assembling using an assembly kit according to claim 24, said method also comprising forming a recess (33) in said backing plate, said recess (33) opening through said support surface (10), said method comprising placing said disassembly wedge in said recess (33), said snap-fit ​​section being oriented vertically at a right angle to said recess (33).

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