Suspension profile of an article

Abstract

Suspension profile (10,100,200) of an article, for example a curtain (L), the suspension profile extending along a longitudinal direction (Y) and comprising a suspension portion (12) having a tubular shape and extending along the longitudinal direction; a fixing portion (14) extending parallel to the suspension portion; and a connecting portion (16) connecting the suspension portion to the fixing portion, the connecting portion extending parallel to the suspension portion and forming a neck for the suspension profile, in which, considered in a plane (P) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the suspension portion and the fixing portion have a convex shape.

Description

Domaine Technique

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of suspension profiles for hanging an article, for example a curtain.

[0002] Such suspension profiles can be fixed to a ceiling or mounted on a support. They are particularly useful in hospitals where they are used to hang curtains used to partition a room in order to delimit one or more isolation areas for patients. These partitioned spaces allow patients to be treated while ensuring their privacy. Technique antérieure

[0003] Suspension profiles are known in the form of a square-section rail in the lower part of which a gutter is provided. Fasteners are mounted sliding inside this gutter. These fasteners are configured to cooperate with fixing zones distributed along a curtain, in order to suspend this curtain. By pulling on the curtain in the direction of the rail, the fasteners slide in the gutter, which allows said curtain to be folded or unfolded.

[0004] Furthermore, these suspension profiles are traditionally fixed to the ceiling via fixing members mounted sliding in a groove provided in an upper part of said suspension profiles.

[0005] A disadvantage of these suspension profiles is that they include numerous areas for the accumulation and retention of dust and polluting particles, particularly in their throats and gutters. There is therefore a significant risk of contamination within the partitioned space and therefore of endangering the patient's health.

[0006] These suspension profiles also include many inaccessible nooks and crannies that cannot be cleaned effectively, for example the inside of the groove or gutter.

[0007] These suspension profiles are therefore not very hygienic and are therefore not suitable for use in hospitals or any other environment where hygiene standards are particularly strict.

[0008] Document US 2012 / 246872 A1 describes a suspension profile for hanging a curtain, the suspension profile extending in a longitudinal direction and comprising a suspension portion having a tubular shape and extending in the longitudinal direction, a fixing portion extending parallel to the suspension portion, the fixing portion, considered in the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, having a convex shape and a connecting portion connecting the suspension portion to the fixing portion, the connecting portion extending parallel to the suspension portion and forming a neck for the suspension profile. Exposé de l'invention

[0009] An aim of the present invention is to propose a suspension profile which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0010] To do this, the invention relates to a suspension profile for an article, for example a curtain, the suspension profile extending in a longitudinal direction and comprising: a suspension portion having a tubular shape and extending in the longitudinal direction, said suspension portion having the shape of a bulb, considered in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; a fixing portion extending parallel to the suspension portion, the suspension portion and the fixing portion, considered in the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, having a convex shape; a connecting portion connecting the suspension portion to the fixing portion, the connecting portion extending parallel to the suspension portion and forming a neck for the suspension profile.

[0011] Such a suspension profile is particularly suitable for hanging items such as curtains and blind slats, but also any other item to be hung, such as clothing, lighting or decorative objects. Without limitation, this profile can be made of a plastic or metal material, for example anodized aluminum.

[0012] The suspension profile can be fixed to a ceiling, a wall or held above the floor by means of a bracket.

[0013] The suspension portion is configured to cooperate with one or more suspension members, in order to suspend such an article. For example, one or more suspension members can be hooked onto the suspension portion and slide along this suspension portion.

[0014] The fixing portion extends along an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the suspension portion.

[0015] Preferably, but not limited to, the suspension portion and / or the fixing portion is hollow.

[0016] The fixing portion and the suspension portion are spaced apart from each other and separated by the connecting portion.

[0017] Convex means a shape such that substantially every segment joining two points within that shape is located entirely within it. A convex shape is defined in contrast to a concave shape which includes indentations and / or inward curvatures.

[0018] Thanks to the invention, given their convex shape, the suspension and fixing portions have external surfaces where dust and contaminated particles can only with difficulty cling or accumulate. The convex shape of said suspension and fixing portions therefore makes it possible to significantly reduce the number of dust accumulation and retention zones of said suspension profile, compared to the suspension profiles of the prior art which have concave portions, such as gutters or recesses, where dust accumulates.

[0019] The suspension profile according to the invention can also be cleaned very easily since it does not include any parts that are difficult to access. The suspension profile according to the invention is therefore particularly hygienic and suitable for use in hospitals or any other environment where hygiene standards are strict.

[0020] The suspension portion advantageously has an outer surface free from any recess, gutter, groove or nook that could store dust. The fixing portion advantageously has an outer surface free from any recess, gutter, groove or nook that could store dust.

[0021] Preferably, considered in said plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, said suspension portion and / or said fixing portion has a rounded shape. Such a rounded shape has the advantage of being less favorable to the deposition and accumulation of dust and particles. Said suspension portion and / or fixing portion is then rounded outwards.

[0022] The suspension portion and / or the fixing portion advantageously has a substantially circular section considered in said plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0023] Preferably, the suspension portion has a continuous outer surface. Preferably, the attachment portion has a continuous outer surface.

[0024] Preferably, the suspension portion, the longitudinal attachment portion, and the connecting portion define a continuous outer surface for the suspension profile.

[0025] Advantageously, the suspension portion, the fixing portion and the connecting portion form a single-piece assembly. In other words, the suspension portion, the fixing portion and the connecting portion form a single part. One advantage is that it overcomes the problem of dust accumulation that can occur at the junction areas between the different parts of suspension profiles formed from several parts.

[0026] Preferably, considered in the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, said suspension portion has a section greater than the section of said fixing portion. In other words, the surface area of ​​said suspension portion in said plane is greater than the surface area of ​​the fixing portion in this plane.

[0027] Considered in said plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, said suspension portion has the shape of a bulb. This shape also corresponds to the shape of a teardrop, in the common representation. In other words, said suspension portion comprises, considered in said plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, a substantially circular part and a narrowed part, or conical part, or pointed part, forming a trailing edge. This narrowed part is tapered.

[0028] Preferably, the suspension profile further comprises a connection means for connecting said suspension profile to another suspension profile, so that said other suspension profile extends in the extension of said suspension profile. One advantage is that it allows the length available for suspending item(s) to be increased. This allows in particular two curtains to be suspended, each being suspended on one of the suspension profiles. This also allows a large curtain to be suspended, which can be unfolded on both suspension profiles at the same time.

[0029] The means of connection of the suspension profile is advantageously complementary with a means of connection of said other suspension profile.

[0030] Without limitation, the suspension profile and the other suspension profile connected to said suspension profile may have different lengths.

[0031] In a non-limiting manner, a plurality of suspension profiles may be connected successively and in line with one another, for example first, second and third suspension profiles.

[0032] Preferably, the connecting means is configured so that the longitudinal directions of the suspension portions of the suspension profiles which it connects to each other are substantially coincident or slightly inclined relative to each other, preferably by an angle of less than 30°.

[0033] Advantageously, the connection means comprises at least one connection sleeve extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the suspension profile, in the extension of the suspension portion or the fixing portion, for the connection of said suspension profile with said other suspension profile. Such a connection sleeve is configured to cooperate with a corresponding connection orifice provided in the other suspension profile. One advantage is to be able to easily connect the suspension profile to another suspension profile, advantageously in a detachable manner. Another advantage is that said connection sleeve can be entirely received and concealed in the connection orifice of the other suspension profile so that it does not offer an additional surface for the accumulation of dust.This therefore allows the connection between the suspension profile and the other suspension profile without increasing the risks of contamination of the suspension profile.

[0034] Said connecting sleeve advantageously extends from an end face of the suspension profile, said face extending transversely relative to the longitudinal direction of said suspension profile.

[0035] Preferably, the connecting sleeve forms a single-piece assembly with the suspension portion or the fixing portion.

[0036] Preferably, the connecting sleeve extends in the extension of the suspension portion, the connecting sleeve and the suspension portion forming a single-piece assembly.

[0037] Preferably, the connecting sleeve extends in the extension of the fixing portion, the connecting sleeve and the fixing portion forming a single-piece assembly.

[0038] The connection sleeve advantageously has a section smaller than the section of the suspension portion and the section of the fixing portion.

[0039] Advantageously, but in a non-limiting manner, the connection means may comprise several connection sleeves extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the suspension profile.

[0040] Preferably, the connection means comprises at least one upper connection sleeve extending in the extension of the fixing portion and at least one lower connection sleeve extending in the extension of the suspension portion.

[0041] Preferably, said upper and lower connecting sleeves extend from the same end of the suspension profile.

[0042] Preferably, the connection means comprises at least one connection orifice provided in the fixing portion or in the suspension portion and extending parallel to the longitudinal direction, for the connection of said suspension profile with said other suspension profile.

[0043] Such a connection orifice is advantageously configured to cooperate with a connection sleeve of another suspension profile. An advantage here again is to be able to easily connect the suspension profile to another suspension profile, advantageously in a detachable manner.

[0044] Said connection orifice is advantageously provided in an end face, said face extending transversely relative to the longitudinal direction of said suspension profile.

[0045] Advantageously, but in a non-limiting manner, the connection means may comprise several connection orifices provided in the suspension profile and extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the suspension profile.

[0046] Preferably, the connection means comprises at least one upper connection hole provided in the fixing portion and at least one lower connection hole provided in the suspension portion.

[0047] Advantageously, the suspension profile comprises a secondary connection means for connecting said suspension profile to another suspension profile, so that said other suspension profile extends perpendicular to said longitudinal direction, said secondary connection means comprising at least one connection sleeve and / or a connection orifice extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, from the suspension portion or from the fixing portion. One advantage is to allow two curtain portions to be suspended so that they extend transversely to each other, for example in order to form two partition walls for the space to be delimited.

[0048] It is understood that the secondary connection means may comprise one or more connection sleeves, one or more connection ports or a combination of connection ports and at least one connection port and at least one connection sleeve.

[0049] Preferably, the suspension portion further comprises a lighting system. One advantage is that it allows the room in which the suspension profile is arranged to be illuminated, and in particular the partitioned space, by means of a curtain suspended from said suspension profile, without it being necessary to install an additional lighting system and an associated support. The suspension profile then allows the article to be suspended as well as the room to be illuminated.

[0050] Preferably, the suspension portion further comprises a communication system provided with at least one element chosen from a camera, a microphone and a loudspeaker. In a hospital environment, one advantage is to allow a patient to communicate remotely with a doctor, from the partitioned space, by means of the suspension profile, thus avoiding the doctor having to move to the patient. This also allows the patient to make an emergency call. The communication system advantageously becomes active in response to the patient pressing a call button. The camera allows in particular the nursing staff to have an overview of the room and the patient, for example from a control station or on a smartphone, in order to assess the degree of urgency without moving. The microphone and the loudspeaker allow oral communication to be established between the nursing staff and the patient, in particular from said control station or from a smartphone.

[0051] Advantageously, the suspension portion of said suspension profile further comprises a device for diffusing ionized air, purified air, or air to which an additive is added. One advantage is that it allows the ambient air to be purified.

[0052] Said diffusion device advantageously comprises a plurality of nozzles formed on the suspension profile, preferably on the suspension portion of the suspension profile. Said nozzles are advantageously connected to a pump and a filtration system. The pump and the filtration system can be fixed to a wall of the chamber. Preferably, but not limited to, a pipe connects said pump to said nozzles. The pipe advantageously passes inside the suspension portion. The nozzles make it possible to project air from the inside of the suspension portion to the outside of the suspension portion and therefore into the patient's room.

[0053] In a non-limiting manner, said nozzles may consist of orifices provided in the suspension portion of the suspension profile.

[0054] The invention further relates to a suspension system for suspending an article, for example a curtain, the suspension system comprising: at least one suspension profile as described above; and at least one fixing arm for fixing the suspension profile to a wall, said fixing arm cooperating with the fixing portion of said suspension profile and extending transversely relative to the longitudinal direction of the suspension profile.

[0055] The mounting arm allows the suspension profile to be fixed to a ceiling, in which case the suspension profile extends substantially horizontally, parallel to the ceiling. Alternatively, the mounting arm allows the suspension profile to be fixed to a wall. The mounting arm advantageously holds the suspension profile in a horizontal or vertical position.

[0056] According to a particularly advantageous aspect, the fixing arm comprises a cooperation part comprising a housing in which the fixing portion is engaged, the cooperation part being slidably mounted relative to said fixing portion, in the longitudinal direction.

[0057] The cooperating part encloses the fixing portion of the suspension profile. Unlike suspension profiles according to the prior art, the suspension profile according to the invention can be fixed to a wall without having a groove in its fixing portion. The relative position of the cooperating part with respect to the fixing portion can be adjusted, so as to be able to position the fixing arm in the best possible way. This facilitates and improves in particular its fixing to the ceiling.

[0058] Preferably, the fixing arm further comprises a locking member configured to cooperate with the fixing portion in order to block the sliding of the cooperating part in the longitudinal direction relative to said fixing portion.

[0059] The locking member advantageously has a locking position in which it cooperates with the fixing portion.

[0060] Preferably, but not limited to, the locking member comprises a punch configured to punch the fixing portion of the suspension profile when the locking member is in the locking position, in order to block the sliding of the cooperation part relative to said fixing portion.

[0061] Advantageously, the fixing arm comprises a fixing rod at the end of which the cooperation part is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis. Advantageously, said punch is brought into the locking position by pivoting said fixing rod about said pivot axis.

[0062] Preferably, the suspension system further comprises at least one suspension member comprising a mounting part attached to the suspension portion, while being slidably mounted in said longitudinal direction, the suspension member further comprising a hooking part configured to cooperate with said article.

[0063] By sliding the suspension member along the suspension portion of the suspension profile, it is possible to adjust the position from which the item is suspended.

[0064] Preferably, but not limited to, the suspension system comprises a plurality of suspension members, each being attached to the suspension profile. One advantage is in particular to be able to suspend a curtain, said suspension members cooperating with cooperation zones distributed along the length of said curtain. The curtain can then be folded or unfolded by sliding the suspension members along the suspension portion of the suspension profile.

[0065] Advantageously, the mounting portion of said suspension member has the form of a clamp provided with two fingers shaped to flank the suspension portion of the suspension profile, whereby the suspension portion carries the suspension member. An advantage is that it is possible to hang the suspension member on the suspension portion of the suspension profile without it being necessary to provide a gutter therein. This further reduces the risks of dust accumulation and retention.

[0066] The fingertips rest partly on said suspension portion, preferably on shoulders of said suspension portion.

[0067] Advantageously, the suspension member comprises a motorized movement means configured to drive said suspension member in translation along the suspension portion of the suspension profile, in the longitudinal direction. One advantage is to facilitate the movement of said suspension member along the suspension profile. This makes it possible in particular to fold or unfold a curtain easily, without it being necessary to directly touch the curtain, which further reduces the risks of contamination.

[0068] Advantageously, the suspension system includes: at least one first suspension profile comprising at least one connection orifice as described above; and at least one second suspension profile comprising at least one connection sleeve as described above, the connection sleeve of the second suspension profile being configured to cooperate with the connection orifice of the first suspension profile to connect said first suspension profile with said second suspension profile, so that they extend in the extension of each other. An advantage is to be able to increase and adjust the available suspension length.

[0069] The first and second suspension profiles are preferably removably connected to each other.

[0070] Preferably, the suspension profile further comprises a cleaning machine mounted to slide around the suspension portion of the suspension profile in the longitudinal direction, and configured to clean said suspension profile. One advantage is to be able to easily clean the entirety of said suspension profile without it being necessary to dismantle it or climb a ladder to access it. Brève description des dessins

[0071] The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of embodiments of the invention given as non-limiting examples, with reference to the appended drawings, in which: [ Fig. 1 ] there figure 1 illustrates a suspension system according to the invention; [ Fig. 2 ] there figure 2 illustrates a first suspension profile of the suspension system of the figure 1 , in perspective view; [ Fig. 3 ] there figure 3 illustrates the first suspension profile of the figure 2 in side view; [ Fig. 4 ] there figure 4 illustrates a mounting arm of the suspension system of the figure 1 ; [ Fig. 5 ] there figure 5 is a sectional view of the attachment arm of the figure 4 ; [ Fig. 6 ] there figure 6 illustrates the suspension organ of the fixing system of the figure 1 ; [ Fig. 7 ] there figure 7 illustrates a second suspension profile of the suspension system of the figure 1 ; [ Fig. 8 ] there figure 8 illustrates a third suspension profile of the suspension system of the figure 1 ; [ Fig. 9 ] there figure 9 illustrates a fourth embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention; and [ Fig. 10 ] there figure 10 illustrates a fifth embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention. Description des modes de réalisation

[0072] The invention relates to a suspension profile as well as to a suspension system comprising such a suspension profile.

[0073] There figure 1 illustrates a non-limiting embodiment of such a suspension system 8 according to the invention, comprising a plurality of suspension profiles according to the invention and allowing an article to be suspended, in this case a blind slat L.

[0074] More specifically, the suspension system 8 of the figure 1 includes in this non-limiting example a first suspension profile 10, a second suspension profile 100, a third suspension profile 200, a fourth suspension profile 10', a fifth suspension profile 10" and a sixth suspension profile 10"'. The second suspension profile 100 is connected between the first and fourth suspension profiles 10,10'.The third suspension profile 200 is connected between the fourth 10', fifth 10" and sixth 10‴ suspension profiles.

[0075] The suspension system 8 also includes a fixing arm 20 cooperating with the fourth suspension profile 10' in order to fix this suspension profile, and indirectly all the other suspension profiles, to a ceiling W3.

[0076] Without limitation, the fixing arm 20 could cooperate with any of said first to fifth suspension profiles in order to fix said suspension profile, and the suspension system, to the ceiling W3. Furthermore, in a non-limiting manner, the suspension system could comprise several fixing arms, each cooperating with one of said suspension profiles.

[0077] In this non-limiting example, the first suspension profile is further attached to a first side wall W1 of a room, for example a hospital room, above the floor, preferably at a height of about 2 meters above the floor. Similarly, the fifth suspension profile 10" is attached to a second side wall W2 extending transversely to the first side wall W1.

[0078] The suspension system 8 also includes a suspension member 30 attached to the first suspension profile 10 cooperating with the blind slat L in order to suspend it.

[0079] The fixing arm 20 and the suspension profile 30 will be described later.

[0080] There figure 2 illustrates the first suspension profile 10 of the suspension system 8 of the figure 1 ,forming a first embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention. This first suspension profile 10 is substantially identical to the fifth 10" and sixth 10‴ suspension profiles. It differs only from the fourth suspension profile 10' in that it has a greater length.

[0081] The first suspension profile 10 extends in a longitudinal direction Y. It includes a suspension portion 12 having a tubular shape and extending in the longitudinal direction Y. A first through hole 13, forming a first connection orifice 13, is provided in the suspension portion 12 and extends in said longitudinal direction Y. The suspension portion 12 is hollow. The first suspension profile 10 further comprises a fixing portion 14which is also tubular and extends parallel to the suspension portion 12 and to the longitudinal direction Y. A second through hole 15, forming a second connection hole 15, is provided in the fixing portion 14 and extends parallel to said longitudinal direction Y.

[0082] The first and second connection ports 13,15 form a means of connection 17 of the first suspension profile 10, allowing it to be connected to another suspension profile, for example to the second suspension profile 100.

[0083] The first suspension profile 10 further comprises a connecting portion 16 connecting the suspension portion 12 to the fixing portion 14. The said connecting portion 16extends parallel to the suspension portion and the attachment portion and between these two portions.

[0084] According to the invention, as seen in the sectional view of the figure 3 , considered in the plan P perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y, the fixing portion 14 and the suspension portion 12 have a convex shape. In other words, substantially all of the segments joining two points inside these shapes are located entirely within them. Considered in the plane P, the suspension and fixing portions 12,14 are devoid of inward-facing recesses. They are also devoid of gutters or grooves. One advantage is to limit the areas of accumulation and retention of dust and contaminating particles, in order to improve the overall hygiene of the suspension profile.

[0085] As can be seen on the figure 3 , considered in the plan P, the suspension portions 12 and fixing 14 have a rounded shape, further reducing the risk of dust accumulation. Specifically, the fixing portion 14 has a circular shape considered in the plane P. The suspension portion 12 has the shape of a bulb or even a tear considered in the plane P, having a trailing edge b. This trailing edge delimits two shoulders e.

[0086] Considered in the plan P, said suspension portion 12 has a section greater than the section of said fixing portion 14. In other words the surface area of ​​the suspension portion is greater than the surface area of ​​the fixing portion in the plane P.The suspension portion has a width greater than the width of the fixing portion.

[0087] In addition, the connecting portion 16 forms a collar C for the suspension profile 10. In other words, the connecting portion 16 forms a narrow, tapered portion extending between the suspension and attachment portions.

[0088] Referring again to the figure 2 , the suspension, fixing and connection portions each have an external surface 12a,14a,16a which is continuous and free from any recess, groove or gutter. These exterior surfaces form an overall continuous exterior surface Se for the suspension profile, also without a recess. The suspension portion 12, the fixing portion 14 and the connecting portion 16 form a single-piece unit.

[0089] There figure 4 illustrates the fourth suspension profile 10' with which the fixing arm cooperates 20 to fix it to the ceiling W3.

[0090] The fixing arm 20 cooperates with the fixing portion 14 of the fourth suspension profile 10'. It extends transversely to said fixing portion 14 and therefore transversely to the longitudinal direction Y of the suspension profile. More precisely, the mounting arm 20 includes a fixing rod 22 extending transversely to the longitudinal direction Y and having a first end configured to be fixed to the ceiling W3, as we see in figure 1 .

[0091] The fixing arm further comprises a cooperating portion 24 pivotally mounted at a second end of the fixing rod 22. The cooperation part24 includes accommodation 25 extending parallel to said longitudinal direction Y. The fixing portion 14 of the fourth suspension profile 10' is slidably engaged in said housing 25, so that the cooperation part 24 is slidably mounted relative to said fixing portion 14, in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0092] As shown in the sectional view of the figure 5 , the fixing rod 22 is pivotally mounted, along its own axis, inside the cooperation part 24. The fixing arm 20 further comprises a locking member 26 mounted mobile in translation at the second end of the fixing rod 22, and locked in rotation relative to this fixing rod. The locking member 26is further mounted in a helical connection with respect to the cooperation part 24. The blocking organ 26 has the shape of a punch and extends along the axis of said fixing rod 22.

[0093] To block the sliding of the cooperation part 24 in the longitudinal direction Y relative to the fixing portion 14 of the suspension profile 10', said cooperating part is slid along the fixing portion to a desired position. The fixing rod 22 is then rotated around its own axis, in a first direction, relative to the cooperation part 24. This has the effect of driving the blocking organ 26 in translation along the axis of the fixing rod 22, towards the fixing portion of the suspension profile until it punches said fixing portion 14.This then makes it possible to block the sliding of the cooperation part 24 relative to the fixing portion.

[0094] To release the cooperation part 24 and allow it to slide relative to the fixing portion, the fixing rod should be rotated 22 in a second sense opposite to the first sense.

[0095] There figure 6 illustrates the first suspension profile 10 cooperating with the suspension organ 30, in order to hang the blind slat there L. The suspension organ 30 includes a mounting part 32 attached to the suspension portion of the first suspension profile 10. This part of the assembly 32 has the shape of a pair of pliers with two fingers 32a,32b shaped to flank the suspension portion 12 of the suspension profile 10,whereby the suspension portion carries the suspension member. This mounting part is further slidably mounted on the suspension portion in the longitudinal direction Y. Each of the fingers 32a,32b has one end resting on one of the shoulders e of the suspension portion 10 of the suspension profile. The suspension portion then extends inside the clamp.

[0096] Without limitation, fingers 32a,32b are slightly flexible so that they can be moved apart from each other to open the clamp further, in order to introduce the suspension portion 12 of the suspension profile 10 inside said clamp and therefore to hang the suspension member there.

[0097] The suspension organ 30 further includes a hook part 34 configured to cooperate with said blind slat L. The assembly part34 is pivotally mounted relative to the mounting part 32, which allows the blind slat to be oriented L. In this non-limiting example, the hook part 34 has the shape of a hook configured to cooperate with a hole made in the blind slat L.

[0098] By sliding the mounting part 32 along the suspension portion 12, the suspension organ 30 can be slid along the suspension profile 10, in the longitudinal direction 32. This makes it possible in particular to fold or unfold a curtain or, as in this example, to move the blind slat in translation. L in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0099] There figure 7 illustrates the second suspension profile 100 of the suspension system 8 of the figure 1 . This second suspension profile100 forms a second embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention.

[0100] Just like the first suspension profile, this second suspension profile 100 includes a suspension portion 12 and a fixing portion 14 connected by a connecting portion 16. However, it has a reduced length compared to the first suspension profile 10, considered in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0101] In addition, this second suspension profile 100 includes a first lower connection sleeve 42 and a second lower connecting sleeve 46 both extending in the extension of the suspension portion 12, in the longitudinal direction Y, on either side of this suspension portion. The second suspension profile also comprises a first upper connection sleeve44 and a second upper connecting sleeve 48 both extending in the extension of the fixing portion 14, on either side of this fixing portion. The first upper and lower connecting sleeves 42,44 extend from a first end face of the second suspension profile while the second upper and lower connecting sleeves 46,48 extend from a second end face of the second suspension profile.

[0102] The first upper and lower connecting sleeves 42,44 form a first means of connection 45 of the second suspension profile 100 allowing this second suspension profile to be connected to another suspension profile. The second upper and lower connecting sleeves 46,49 form a second means of connection 47 of the second suspension profile 100also allowing this second suspension profile to be connected to another suspension profile.

[0103] In particular, these first upper and lower connecting sleeves 42,44 are configured to cooperate respectively with the first and second connection ports 13,15 of the first suspension profile 10, in order to connect said first and second suspension profiles together 10,100. The first and second suspension profiles then extend in line with each other, as illustrated in figure 1 . Likewise, the second upper and lower connecting sleeves 46,48 are configured to cooperate with the connection holes of the fourth suspension profile 10' in order to connect said second and fourth suspension profiles together 100,10'.The second and fourth suspension profiles then extend in line with each other, as illustrated in figure 1 .

[0104] There figure 8 illustrates the third suspension profile 200, constituting a third embodiment of a suspension profile according to the invention. Just like the second suspension profile 100, this third suspension profile 200 includes a suspension portion 12 extending in a longitudinal direction Y and a fixing portion 14 connected by a connecting portion 16. It also includes first and second upper and lower sleeves 42,44,46,48.

[0105] Compared to the second suspension profile 100, this third suspension profile 200 further includes a third lower sleeve 52 and a third upper sleeve 54.The third lower sleeve 52 extends in a transverse direction X perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y. The third upper sleeve 54 extends parallel to this transverse direction X.

[0106] These third upper and lower sleeves 52,54 form a secondary means of connection 55 of the third suspension profile 200. They are configured to cooperate with the connection holes of another suspension profile, and in particular with the connection holes of the fifth suspension profile 10" in the example of the figure 1 . This secondary means of connection 55 allows to connect said fifth suspension profile 10" audit third suspension profile 200, such that the fifth suspension profile extends perpendicular to said longitudinal direction Y.

[0107] The suspension system 8 may in particular comprise a cleaning machine (not shown) mounted to slide around the suspension portion of the suspension profiles in their longitudinal direction, and configured to clean said suspension profiles.

[0108] There figure 9 illustrates a fourth embodiment of a suspension profile 300 according to the invention comprising a lighting system or a communication system. In this embodiment, the suspension profile also comprises a suspension portion 312 and a fixing portion 314. The suspension portion 312 has a recess 315 arranged in its outer face. The recess can optionally be covered with a transparent window of semi-cylindrical shape. An electronic circuit 320,320',presenting in this non-limiting example the form of a printed electronic card, is arranged within this recess 315. This electronic circuit 320 may include one or more light elements such as LEDs or neon lights, so that it forms a lighting system 320 for the suspension profile 300.

[0109] The suspension profile 300 may also include a communication system comprising a camera, a microphone, a screen and / or a speaker (not shown), in order to allow a patient to communicate, for example with a doctor. The electronic circuit 320' then includes the electrical components 322,324 necessary to establish the connection between these different communication elements.

[0110] There figure 10 illustrates a fifth embodiment of a suspension profile 400according to the invention comprising a device for diffusing ionized air 450, purified air or air to which an additive has been added. In this non-limiting example, the diffusion device comprises a plurality of nozzles 450 consisting of a plurality of orifices provided in the suspension portion 412 of the suspension profile. A pipe H connects said nozzles to a pump and filtration system, not shown, and conveys air from the pump to said nozzles. The nozzles allow the projection of ionized, purified or additive-added air from inside the suspension portion 412 towards the outside of said suspension portion, and for example towards the patient's room.

Claims

1. A suspension profile (10,100,200) for suspending an article, for example a curtain, the suspension profile extending in a longitudinal direction (Y) and comprising: - a suspension portion (12) having a tubular shape and extending in the longitudinal direction, said suspension portion (12) having a bulb shape, considered in a plane (P) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y); - a fixing portion (14) extending parallel to the suspension portion, the suspension portion and the fixing portion, considered in the plane (P) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, having a convex shape; - a connecting portion (16) connecting the suspension portion to the fixing portion, the connecting portion extending parallel to the suspension portion and forming a neck for the suspension profile.

2. The suspension profile according to claim 1, wherein, considered in said plane (P) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, said suspension portion (12) and / or said fixing portion (14) has a rounded shape.

3. The suspension profile according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the suspension portion (12), the fixing portion (14) and the connecting portion (16) form a one-piece assembly.

4. The suspension profile according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, considered in the plane (P) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, said suspension portion (12) has a section greater than the section of said fixing portion.

5. The suspension profile according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising connection means (17, 45, 47) for connecting said suspension profile (10, 100, 200) to another suspension profile, so that said other suspension profile extends in the extension of said suspension profile.

6. The suspension profile according to claim 5, wherein the connection means (45, 47) comprises at least one connection sleeve (42, 44, 46, 48) extending parallel to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the suspension profile (100, 200), in the extension of the suspension portion (12) or of the fixing portion (14), for the connection of said suspension profile with said other suspension profile (10, 10', 10", 10"').

7. The suspension profile according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the connection means (17) comprises at least one connection orifice (13, 15) provided in the fixing portion (14) or in the suspension portion (12) and extending parallel to the longitudinal direction (Y), for the connection of said suspension profile (10, 10', 10", 10‴) with said other suspension profile (100, 200).

8. The suspension profile according to any one of claims 5 to 7, comprising secondary connection means (55) for connecting said suspension profile (200) to another suspension profile (10, 10', 10", 10"'), so that said other suspension profile extends perpendicular to said longitudinal direction (Y), said secondary connection means comprising at least one connection sleeve (52, 54) and / or a connection orifice extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, from the suspension portion (12) or from the fixing portion (14).

9. The suspension profile according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the suspension portion (12) further comprises a lighting system.

10. The suspension profile according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the suspension portion (12) further comprises a communication system provided with at least one element chosen from among a camera, a microphone and a loudspeaker.

11. The suspension profile according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the suspension portion of said suspension profile further comprises a device (450) for diffusing ionized air, purified air, or air to which an additive is added.

12. A suspension system (8) for suspending an article (L), for example a curtain, the suspension system comprising: - at least one suspension profile (10, 10', 10", 10‴, 100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 11; and - at least one fixing arm (20) for fixing the suspension profile to a wall (W1, W2, W2), said fixing arm engaging with the fixing portion (14) of said suspension profile and extending transversely relative to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the suspension profile.

13. The suspension system according to claim 12, wherein the fixing arm (20) comprises an engagement part (24) comprising a housing (25) in which the fixing portion is engaged, the engagement part being slidably mounted relative to said fixing portion (14), in the longitudinal direction (Y).

14. The suspension system according to claim 13, wherein the fixing arm (20) further comprises a locking member (26) configured to engage with the fixing portion (14) in order to block the sliding of the engagement part (24) in the longitudinal direction (Y) relative to said fixing portion.

15. The suspension system according to any one of claims 12 to 14, further comprising at least one suspension member (30) comprising a mounting part (32) hooked to the suspension portion (12), while being slidably mounted along said longitudinal direction (Y), the suspension member further comprising a gripping part (34) configured to engage with said article (L).

16. The suspension system according to claim 15, wherein the mounting part (32) of said suspension member (30) takes the form of a clamp provided with two fingers (32a, 32b) shaped to flank the suspension portion (12) of the suspension profile (10, 10', 10", 10‴, 100, 200), whereby the suspension portion carries the suspension member.

17. The suspension system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the suspension member (30) comprises motorized displacement means configured to drive said suspension member in translation along the suspension portion (12) of the suspension profile, in the longitudinal direction (Y).

18. The suspension system according to any one of claims 12 to 17, comprising: - at least one first suspension profile (10, 10', 10", 10‴) according to claim 7; and - at least one second suspension profile (100, 200) according to claim 6, the connection sleeve (42, 44, 46, 48) of the second suspension profile being configured to engage with the connection orifice (13, 15) of the first suspension profile to connect said first suspension profile with said second suspension profile, so that they extend in line with one another.

19. The suspension system according to any one of claims 12 to 18, further comprising a cleaning automaton mounted to slide around the suspension portion of the suspension profile in the longitudinal direction, and configured to clean said suspension profile.

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