Incline wedge for a wall

Abstract

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

Description

Wedge of a wall crawl space FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of construction, and in particular that of renovation. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wall slope wedge intended to support the support rails of cladding panels. TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Installing wall cladding panels, particularly Placoplatre, requires the use of support rails. These rails, fixed to the walls, compensate for uneven walls and also provide a technical space between the cladding panels and the wall they cover.

[0003] In practice, support rails are fixed to walls using fixing means, for example screws, and support one or more cladding panels. More specifically, support rails, which generally have a rectangular or even square section, allow cladding panels to be supported parallel to the wall on which said support rails are fixed.

[0004] However, this solution is not satisfactory when the surface on which the support rail is fixed is inclined relative to the cladding panel supported by said support rail. This situation may be encountered in particular when it comes to fixing a support rail to a wall slope. In particular in this configuration, the support rail, which is screwed to the slope by one of its edges, is subject to deformation when fixing a cladding panel to said rail.

[0005] Thus, an aim of the present invention is to propose a device for fixing a support rail making it possible to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The object of the invention is achieved by a wall sloping wedge for fixing a panel support rail, the sloping wedge being metallic and in one piece, said sloping wedge comprising:

[0007] - a first flat section intended to be fixed to the wall slope, generally rectangular in shape

[0008] - a holding section provided with a flat section, called the second section, of generally rectangular shape, connected by one of its edges, called the second edge, to an edge of the first section, called the first edge, by means of a bent section, the holding section further comprises a clamping section, folded from an edge of the second section, called the third edge, opposite the second edge and against said second section so as to form a fastening clip, the bent section being configured to allow an angular adjustment between the first section and the second section by deformation of said bent section.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the bent section is configured such that a force exerted on one and / or the other of the first section and the holding section in order to effect an angular adjustment between the first section and the second section results in a deformation of the bent section.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the bent section comprises at least one through opening so that a force exerted on one and / or the other of the first section and the holding section preferably results in a deformation of said bent section.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the clamping section comprises, in order and in a direction, called the first direction, going from the third edge towards the second edge, a main portion and an end portion, the end portion extending, from the main portion, in a divergent manner relative 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 the first direction, in a convergent manner towards the second section so that the clamping section is in contact with the second section only with an edge formed between the main portion and the end portion.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the first section comprises holes arranged to fix said first section against a wall slope with fixing means.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the angled section is configured to allow angular adjustment in an angle range between 18° and 60°.

[0016] According to one method of implementation, said crawl spacer is formed from a sheet metal plate.

[0017] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the detailed description which follows with reference to the appended figures in which:

[0018] This is a schematic perspective representation of a crawler wedge according to the present invention;

[0019] This is a schematic representation according to a profile view of the slope wedge fixed to a slope wall;

[0020] This is a schematic representation according to a profile view of the slope wedge fixed to a slope wall and on which a support rail is attached;

[0021] This is a schematic perspective representation of another crawler wedge according to the present invention;

[0022] This is a schematic representation according to a profile view of the other ramp wedge shown in the. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] The invention relates to a wall sloping wedge for fixing a panel support rail.

[0024] The crawling wedge, according to the present invention, is metallic and single-piece.

[0025] In this regard, the slope wedge comprises a first flat section intended to be fixed to the wall slope and of generally rectangular shape.

[0026] The ramp wedge further comprises a holding section provided with a flat section, called the second section, of generally rectangular shape, connected by one of its edges, called the second edge, to an edge of the first section, called the first edge, by means of a bent section. The holding section also comprises a clamping section, folded from an edge of the second section, called the third edge, opposite the second edge, against said second section so as to form a fastening clip. The bent section is in particular configured to allow an angular adjustment between the first section and the second section by deformation of said bent section.

[0027] According to the present invention, the bent section when deformed allows the angle between the first section and the second section to be adjusted within a predetermined angle range and in particular between 18° and 60°.

[0028] The figure represents a crawling wedge 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

[0030] The slope wedge comprises a first section 2 that is flat and generally rectangular in shape. The first section 2 is in particular configured to fix the slope wedge 1 against a wall slope. In this respect, the first section 2 comprises a face, called the contact face, intended to be in contact with the wall slope. The fixing of the slope wedge 1 to the wall slope can be implemented by means of screws, for example 2 screws. For this purpose, the first section 2 can comprise holes P intended to cooperate with the screws to hold the slope wedge 1 against the wall slope.

[0031] The crawl spacer 1 also comprises a holding section 3 configured to hold, in particular by clipping, a support rail of a panel.

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

[0033] It is understood, without it being necessary to specify it, that the second section is in the extension of the first section via the bent section. More particularly, the second section comprises a rear face 4a in the extension of the contact face 2a of the first section. Equivalently, the second section also comprises a front face 4b, opposite its rear face, and in the extension of a free face 2b, opposite the contact face of the first section.

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

[0035] It is understood that the clamping section 8 is folded against the front face 4b of the second section 4.

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

[0037] In particular, the bent section 7 is configured so that a force exerted on one and / or the other of the first section 2 and the holding section 3 in order to carry out an angular adjustment between the first section 2 and the second section 4 results in a deformation of the bent section.

[0038] In this regard, the bent 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 holding section preferably results in a deformation of said bent section.

[0039] Thus, and according to this latter aspect, the removal of material gives the bent section less resistance to stress than the first and second sections. In other words, as soon as a force is exerted on one and / or the other of the first and second sections, the deformation occurs essentially at the level of the bent section 7.

[0040] The bent section may in particular be configured to allow angular adjustment in an angle range between 18° and 60°. The dimensioning of the bent section in order to give it the aforementioned properties is within the reach of a person skilled in the art.

[0041] It is also understood, without it being necessary to specify it, that this angle is measured between the front face 4a and the free face 2b.

[0042] Advantageously, the clamping section 8 may comprise, in a direction, called the first direction, going from the third edge towards the second edge, a main portion 8a and an end portion 8b. When the ramp 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 a side wall of a support rail between the second section and the holding section.

[0043] The clamping section 8 may also comprise an auxiliary portion 8c, interposed between the third edge and the main portion. The auxiliary portion 8c is in particular arranged to provide a space between the front face 4b and said auxiliary portion 8c. More particularly, the auxiliary portion 8c may extend, in the first direction going from the third edge towards the second edge, in a convergent manner towards the front face 4b ().

[0044] It is understood, without needing to be specified, that the first section, the second section, the bent section, the clamping section all have the same width. The width is notably measured along a line directly parallel to the first, second and third edges.

[0045] Thus, in practice and in a first step, the slope wedge 1 can be positioned and fixed on a wall slope by means of screws.

[0046] In a second step, a side wall of a support rail 10 (), is inserted between the second section 4 and the clamping section 8. Consideration of the end portion 8b makes it possible to initiate a separation of the clamping section 8 and the second section 4 and thus allow the complete insertion of the side wall 10a of the support rail 10 between said second section and said 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] La(and la) represents another crawler wedge 1 which is the subject of the present invention. This other crawler wedge 1 differs from the crawler wedge previously described in that the clamping section 8 has a different arrangement. In particular, the main portion 8a extends, in the first direction, in a convergent manner towards the second section 4 so that the clamping section is in contact with the second section only with an edge 11 formed between the main portion 8a and the end portion.

[0049] The slope wedge according to the present invention makes the installation of support rails, but also of stringers, much easier. Furthermore, unlike known solutions of the prior art, the support rails can be fixed to the slope of the wall with improved regularity.

[0050] Furthermore, the crawling wedge according to the present invention, of a contained mass, has appreciable mechanical and fire resistance.

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

Claims

A wall sloping wedge (1) for fixing a rail or rail supporting a panel, the sloping wedge (1) being metallic and in one piece, said sloping wedge (1) comprising: - a first flat section (2) intended to be fixed to the wall sloping, of generally rectangular shape - a holding section (3) provided with a flat section, called the second section (4) of generally rectangular shape, connected by one of its edges, called the second edge (5), to an edge of the first section (2), called the first edge (6), by means of a bent section (7), the holding section (3) further comprises a clamping section (8), folded from an edge of the second section (4), called the third edge (9), opposite the second edge (5) and against said second section (4) so ​​as to form a fastening clip, the bent section (7) being configured to allow an angular adjustment between the first section (2) and the second section (4) by deformation of said bent section (7). A wall shim (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bent section (7) is configured such that a force exerted on one and / or the other of the first section (2) and the holding section (3) in order to effect an angular adjustment between the first section (2) and the second section (4) results in a deformation of the bent section (7). Slope wedge (1) of a wall according to claim 1 or 2, in which the bent section (7) comprises at least one through opening so that a force exerted on one and / or the other of the first section (2) and the holding section (3) preferably results in a deformation of said bent section (7). Slope wedge (1) of a wall according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which the clamping section (8) comprises, in order and in a direction, called the first direction, going from the third edge (9) towards the second edge (5), 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). Crawl spacer (1) of a wall according to claim 4, in which the main portion (8a) is parallel to the second section (4), and advantageously in contact with said second section (4). A wall shim (1) according to claim 4, wherein the main portion (8a) extends, in the first direction, in a convergent manner towards the second section (4) so ​​that the clamping section is in contact with the second section only with an edge formed between the main portion (8a) and the end portion. A wall slope wedge (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first section (2) comprises holes arranged to fix said first section (2) against a wall slope with fixing means. A wall shim (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the bent section (7) is configured to allow angular adjustment within an angle range of between 18° and 60°. A wall shim (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said wall shim (1) is formed from a sheet metal plate.

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