Tilted wedge for wall

Abstract

The invention relates to an inclined wedge comprising:-a first flat section (2) intended to be fastened to a wall slope, having a substantially rectangular shape; -a holding section (3) provided with a second section (4) having a substantially rectangular shape and connected by means of an angled section (7) to the edge of the first section (2), referred to as the first edge (6), by means of one of the edges thereof, the holding section (3) further comprising a clamping section (8), the clamping section (8) being connected by means of the angled section (7) to the edge of the first section (2), referred to as the first edge (6); and a clamping section (7) folded back from an edge of the second section (4), referred to as the third edge (9), opposite the second edge (5) and against the second section (4) in order to form a fastening clamp, the angled section (7) being designed to adjust the angular orientation between the first section (2) and the second section (4) by means of a deformation of said section (7).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of construction and in particular to the field of renovation. More particularly, the present invention relates to an inclined wedge for a wall designed to support a guide rail for an exterior wall panel. Background Art

[0002] The installation of wall cladding panels (Placoplatre in particular) requires the use of support rails. They are fastened to the wall to compensate for irregularities in the wall and to form a technical gap between the cladding panels and the wall they cover.

[0003] In implementation, support rails are fastened to the wall by fastening means such as screws, and they support one or more siding panels. More specifically, support rails, which generally have a rectangular or even square cross section, can be used to support siding panels parallel to the wall to which the support rails are fastened.

[0004] However, this solution is not satisfactory when the surface to which the support rail is attached is inclined relative to the siding supported by said support rail. This situation occurs in particular when the support rail needs to be fastened to a wall slope. In particular, in this configuration, the support rail, which is screwed to the slope by one of its edges, is likely to deform when the siding is fastened to said rail.

[0005] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a support rail fastening device which alleviates the aforementioned disadvantages. Summary of the invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is achieved by an inclined wedge for a wall, the inclined wedge being used to fasten a wall panel support rail, the inclined wedge being metallic and integral, and comprising:

[0007] - A first flat section, intended to be fastened to the wall slope, having a generally rectangular shape

[0008] - a holding section provided with a flat section, called the second section, having a substantially rectangular shape, connected by means of an angled section to an edge, called the first edge, of the first section via one of its edges, called the second edge, the holding section also comprising a clamping section folded back from an edge, called the third edge, of the second section, opposite the second edge and abutting against the second section so as to form a fastening clamp, the angled section being designed to allow adjustment of the angular orientation between the first section and the second section using deformation of the angled section.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the angled segment is configured such that a force applied to one and / or the other of the first segment and the retaining segment for angular adjustment between the first segment and the second segment results in deformation of the angled segment.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the angled section comprises at least one through-opening, such that a force exerted on one and / or the other of the first section and the retaining section preferentially results in a deformation of the angled section.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the clamping section comprises, in sequence and along a direction from the third edge towards the second edge, referred to as the first direction, a main portion and an end portion extending from the main portion in a divergent manner with respect to the second section.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the main portion is parallel to the second section and advantageously in contact with said second section.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the main portion extends in a first direction in a convergent manner towards the second section, such that the clamping section is in contact with the second section only through an edge between the main portion and the end portion.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the first section comprises holes arranged to fasten said first section against a wall railing with fastening means.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the angled segments are configured to allow for angular adjustment within an angular range between 18° and 60°.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the inclined wedge is formed from a sheet metal plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] [ Figure 1 ][ Figure 1 ] is a schematic perspective view of an inclined wedge according to the present invention;

[0019] [ Figure 2 ][ Figure 2 ] for fastening to a sloping wall [ Figure 1 ] schematic outline view of an inclined wedge;

[0020] [ Figure 3 ][ Figure 3 ]for Figure 1 A schematic outline view of an inclined wedge fastened to an inclined wall and a support rail suspended therefrom;

[0021] [ Figure 4 ][ Figure 4 ] is a schematic perspective view of another inclined wedge according to the present invention;

[0022] [ Figure 5 ][ Figure 5 ]for[ Figure 4 ] is a schematic outline diagram of another inclined wedge shown in ]. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The invention relates to an inclined wedge for a wall slope, which is used to fasten a supporting rail of a wall panel.

[0024] The inclined wedge according to the invention is made of one-piece metal.

[0025] In this respect, the inclined wedge comprises a first flat section which is intended to be fastened to the wall slope and which is substantially rectangular in shape.

[0026] The inclined wedge also comprises a holding section having a flat section, called the second section, having a substantially rectangular shape, connected by means of an angled section through one of its edges, called the second edge, to an edge, called the first edge, of the first section. The holding section also comprises a clamping section folded back from one edge, called the third edge, of the second section, opposite the second edge and against the second section, so as to form a fastening clamp. In particular, the angled section is designed to allow an angular adjustment between the first section and the second section using deformation of the angled section.

[0027] According to the invention, the angled sections allow, during deformation, the angle between the first section and the second section to be adjusted within a predetermined angle range, in particular between 18° and 60°.

[0028] [ Figure 1 ] shows an inclined wedge 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The inclined wedge 1 according to the invention can be obtained by shaping a sheet metal plate.

[0030] The inclined wedge comprises a first section 2 which is flat and generally rectangular in shape. Specifically, the first section 2 is designed to fasten the inclined wedge 1 to a wall slope. In this respect, the first section 2 comprises a face called a contact face which is intended to come into contact with the wall slope. The inclined wedge 1 can be fastened to the wall slope with screws (e.g., 2 screws). To this end, the first section 2 may comprise holes P which are designed to cooperate with the screws to hold the inclined wedge 1 against the wall slope.

[0031] The inclined wedge 1 also comprises a holding section 3 which is designed for holding a supporting rail of a wall panel, in particular by clamping.

[0032] Specifically, the holding section comprises a flat section called second section 4. This second section is generally rectangular in shape, connected to an edge of the first section 2 called first edge 6 by means of one of its edges called second edge 5 using an angled section 7.

[0033] It should be understood, without specifying, that the second section is an extension of the first section through the angled section. More specifically, the second section comprises a back face 4a aligned with the contact face 2a of the first section. In other words, the second section also comprises a front face 4b opposite to its back face and aligned with a free face 2b opposite to the contact surface of the first section.

[0034] The holding section 3 also comprises a clamping section 8 folded back from an edge, called third edge 9 , of the second section 4 , opposite the second edge 5 and against said second section so as to form a fastening clamp.

[0035] It will be appreciated that the clamping section 8 is folded back against the front face 4 b of the second section 4 .

[0036] According to the invention, the angled section 7 is configured to allow an angular adjustment between the first section 2 and the second section 4 by deformation of the angled section.

[0037] Specifically, the angled section 7 is configured such that a force applied to one and / or the other of the first section 2 and the retaining section 3 for angular adjustment between the first section 2 and the second section 4 results in deformation of the angled section.

[0038] In this respect, the angled section 7 comprises at least one through-opening, so that a force exerted on one and / or the other of the first section and the retaining section preferentially leads to a deformation of the angled section.

[0039] In this way, and according to this last aspect, material contraction means that the angled section has a lower stress resistance than the first section and the second section. In other words, once a force is applied to one and / or the other of the first section and the second section, deformation occurs essentially at the angled section 7.

[0040] Specifically, the angled segments can be configured to allow for angular adjustment within an angular range between 18° and 60°. Dimensioning the angled segments to have the above-described properties is within the purview of those skilled in the art.

[0041] It should also be understood, without specifying, that this angle is measured between the front face 4a and the free face 2b.

[0042] Advantageously, the clamping section 8 may comprise a main portion 8a and an end portion 8b in a direction from the third edge to the second edge, referred to as the first direction. When the inclined wedge 1 is at rest, the main portion 8a is parallel to the second section and the end portion extends in a divergent manner relative to the second section, so as to facilitate the insertion of the side wall of the support rail between the second section and the holding section.

[0043] The clamping section 8 can also include an auxiliary portion 8c, which is interposed between the third edge and the main portion. Specifically, the auxiliary portion 8c is arranged to provide a gap between the front face 4b and the auxiliary portion 8c. More specifically, the auxiliary portion 8c can extend in a first direction from the third edge toward the second edge, converging toward the front face 4b ([ Figure 2 ]).

[0044] It should be understood that, needless to say, the first section, the second section, the angled section and the clamping section all have the same width. Specifically, the width is measured directly parallel to the first edge, the second edge and the third edge.

[0045] Thus, during implementation and in a first step, the inclined wedge 1 can be positioned and fastened to the wall slope using screws.

[0046] In the second step, the support rail 10 ([ Figure 3 ]) is inserted between the second section 4 and the clamping section 8. The consideration of the end portion 8b allows to initiate the separation of the clamping section 8 from the second section 4, thus enabling the side wall 10a of the support rail 10 to be fully inserted between the second section and the clamping section.

[0047] In a third step, the angle between the second section and the first section can be adjusted by exerting a force on the holding section 3 .

[0048] [ Figure 4 ](and[ Figure 5]) shows a further inclined wedge 1 of the invention. This further inclined wedge 1 differs from the previously described inclined wedges in that the clamping section 8 has a different arrangement. Specifically, the main portion 8a extends in a convergent manner along a first direction toward the second section 4, so that the clamping section contacts the second section only through an edge 11 between the main portion 8a and the end portion.

[0049] The inclined wedge according to the invention makes the installation of the support rail and the installation of the rail easier. Furthermore, the support rail can be fastened to the wall slope with improved regularity compared to solutions known from the prior art.

[0050] Furthermore, the inclined wedges according to the invention and the masses they contain provide significant mechanical resistance and fire resistance.

[0051] Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and variant embodiments may be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An inclined wedge (1) for a wall, the inclined wedge being used to fasten a guide rail or a smooth support of a wall panel, the inclined wedge (1) being metallic and integral, the inclined wedge (1) comprising: - A first flat section (2), intended to be fastened to the wall slope, having a generally rectangular shape - A holding section (3) provided with a flat section, called the second section (4), having a substantially rectangular shape, connected to an edge, called the first edge (6), of the first section (2) by means of an angled section (7) via one of its edges, called the second edge (5), the holding section (3) also comprising a clamping section (8) folded back from an edge, called the third edge (9), of the second section (4), opposite the second edge (5) and against the second section (4) so ​​as to form a fastening clamp, the angled section (7) being designed to allow angular adjustment between the first section (2) and the second section (4) by means of deformation of the angled section (7).

2. The inclined wedge for a wall (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The angled section (7) is designed so that a force applied to one and / or the other of the first section (2) and the retaining section (3) for angular adjustment between the first section (2) and the second section (4) causes deformation of the angled section (7).

3. The inclined wedge for a wall (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The angled section (7) comprises at least one through opening, so that a force applied to one and / or the other of the first section (2) and the retaining section (3) preferentially causes deformation of the angled section (7).

4. An inclined wedge for walls (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The clamping section (8) comprises, in sequence and along a direction from the third edge (9) towards the second edge (5), referred to as the first direction, a main portion (8a) and an end portion (8b), the end portion extending from the main portion (8a) in a divergent manner relative to the second section (4).

5. The inclined wedge (1) for a wall according to claim 4, wherein: The main portion (8a) is parallel to the second section (4) and advantageously in contact with the second section (4).

6. The inclined wedge (1) for a wall according to claim 4, wherein: The main portion (8a) extends in a convergent manner towards the second section (4) along the first direction, so that the clamping section is in contact with the second section only through an edge formed between the main portion (8a) and the end portion.

7. An inclined wedge for walls (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The first section (2) comprises holes arranged to fasten the first section (2) against a wall slope using fastening means.

8. An inclined wedge for walls (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The angled section (7) is configured to allow an angular adjustment within an angular range between 18° and 60°.

9. An inclined wedge (1) for walls according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The inclined wedge (1) is formed from a sheet metal plate.

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