Pull means for a closure device, closure device of this type and closing system

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a pulling means (10, 10', 10") for a locking device (100), the pulling means (10) comprising: a block (11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) adapted to be coupled to a mobile profile (1) of the locking device (100); a joining element (12) between the block (11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) and a door panel (30); the block (11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) comprising means for accommodating at least part of the joining element (12), and the joining element (12) being configured such that it can be coupled to a pivoting element (20, 20') of the door panel (30). The disclosure also relates to a locking device (100) for a door panel (30) of an enclosure system with sliding panels, an enclosure system (110) and a method for mounting pulling means on a locking device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This disclosure is related to the field of panel enclosures made of glass and aluminium, PVC or equivalent materials.BACKGROUND

[0002] The enclosure system in which the pulling means and the side locking device referred to in this disclosure are framed is normally used to divide spaces and / or to close spaces on terraces, balconies, rooms, etc. An enclosure system of this type usually includes a set of glass panels or materials with similar mechanical characteristics. These panels are normally supported and guided by upper and lower rails that are mounted on the ceiling and floor of the room wherein the enclosure is to be made. These types of enclosures are also called glass curtains.

[0003] There are various enclosure systems with sliding panels on the market, with a first panel usually called a door panel or simply a door, which can be opened and closed by rotating on a virtual fixed axis that joins the upper and lower rails. The panels of the enclosure system can be retracted after being moved by sliding on the rails to one end or to both ends of said rails. In this way, the panels, once slidden, are collected or stored at one or both ends after a pivoting operation in the area where the door panel is.

[0004] The door panel is usually a fixed door panel, without the possibility of sliding through the enclosure system and with a series of extra components to those of conventional panels, which makes the system more expensive, or limits its possibilities. This door panel in the standard configuration usually has a limitation because it needs an arm on top of the system, which can be unattractive and less airtight. On the other hand, it does not create a joint as watertight as some cases may require (especially in areas with a lot of wind or rain). In addition, for increased security, if increased security is desired, a lock must be added to the glass, which results in a visual impact and makes a recess in the glass necessary

[0005] To solve these problems, utility model document ES-1179533-U proposed a side locking device for a door of an enclosure system with sliding doors, the locking device being such that it does not require any locks - with the necessary recess in the glass, which also had to be tempered glass. The locking device proposed in this document includes an actuator or handle, two profiles -a fixed profile and a mobile profile-, and pushers mechanically coupled to rods, which in turn are coupled to the mobile profile. The handle can be operated between two positions, a locked / closed position and an unlocked / opened position. The pushers are configured to convert an input movement of the handle into an output movement essentially perpendicular to the input movement. The locking device works in such a way that in the locked / closed position, the mobile profile is configured to push the rest of the panels that make up the enclosure system, keeping the panels pressed together, so that any gaps and tolerances that may exist between them are eliminated. And when this profile is in the unlocked / open position, this profile moves in the opposite direction, thus allowing a gap to be made to move the adjacent panel, and to be able to pivot it, so that, consecutively, the panels can be moved until they reach the opening area, pivot and remain open.

[0006] In utility model ES-1179533-U, to open (or unlock) the enclosure system, the handle is operated by turning it from one position to another, which displaces the mobile profile of the side locking device, leaving a gap generated by the mobile profile when retracted within the fixed profile. But the door panel does not open in that position and must be moved to bring its upper and lower swivel assemblies (also called pivoting elements) into a correct position within the swivel mechanism. In the system presented in the utility model, this movement of the door panel must be done by hand, moving the door panel slightly towards the movable and fixed profiles of the side locking device. Once the door panel is in the correct position, the swivel assembly can rotate in a controlled manner in the swivel mechanism. But this movement is carried out "blindly", which can lead to the assembly being forced and causing the swivel mechanism to break.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need to improve the proposed locking device in order to reduce the margin of error in the displacement of door panel to the correct position.EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] This disclosure solves the problems described above by means of pulling means as defined in claim 1, as well as in the dependent claims thereof. The pulling means disclosed herein, when mounted on a locking device, allows a door panel of an enclosure system to be moved in unison to a mobile profile of the locking device, since, thanks to the pulling means, the mobile profile during its retraction movement "pulls" the door panel. This means that the door panel always opens in the correct position, thus preventing deterioration of the swivel mechanism.

[0009] A first aspect of disclosure relates to a pulling means for a locking device, the pulling means comprising: a block adapted to be coupled to a mobile profile of the locking device; a joining element between the block and a door panel; wherein the block comprises means for accommodating at least part of the joining element, the joining element being configured to be able to be coupled to a pivoting element of the door panel.

[0010] In this way, it is ensured that the mobile profile pulls the door panel, making the opening movement of the locking device is always in unison with the movement of the door panel.

[0011] In certain embodiments of the pulling means, the joining element comprises a filiform element. This filiform element can be made of a malleable material, that is, of material that allows the filiform element to be manipulated without the filiform element breaking. In this way, the filiform element can be manipulated to surround and embrace the pivoting element of the door panel, more specifically, a pivoting axis of the pivoting element.

[0012] The filiform element can have a diameter between 0.7 and 2 mm; the through-holes of the block are designed accordingly. In some embodiments, the diameter may have a diameter of less than 1.6 mm if the material used is sufficiently resistant with that section, as can be the case where synthetic fibre is used.

[0013] In some embodiments, the filiform element includes a fork, a clamp or a thread that can be curved in a U-shape. Any of these embodiments allows for a simple manufacturing of the joining element and easy mounting, as will be explained below.

[0014] In certain embodiments, the joining element is made of a resistant material, in particular to traction, in a way that the joining element does not break when the mobile profile is operated by means of operating means of the locking device, such as a handle, and the mobile profile pulls the door panel by means of the pulling means. In certain embodiments, the joining element is made of a polymeric material, such as a plastic material or a synthetic fibre or similar, preferably in embodiments thereof which are malleable. The joining element can also be made of a metallic material.

[0015] In certain embodiments of the pulling means, the joining element further comprises a fastening element, such as a stop or another element allowing the position of the filiform element to be fixed around an axis of rotation of the pivoting element. In this way, the filiform element may not be malleable. This fastening element can be made of polymeric material or metallic material.

[0016] In certain embodiments, the means for accommodating at least part of the joining element comprises two through holes, configured to allow the filiform element to pass through. In this way, the through-holes in the block are sized in accordance with that of the filiform element, so that the filiform element can pass through the block. In the event that the filiform joining element is in the shape of a fork or a thread curved in a U-shape, once both ends of the U-shaped curved thread have been inserted through the respective through holes, the ends of the curved thread remain as free ends, which can be coupled to the pivoting element of the door panel.

[0017] In some embodiment the block comprises at least one other through-hole, preferably two through-holes, configured to house coupling means for coupling to the profile.

[0018] In some embodiments, the pulling means includes coupling means for coupling the block to the mobile profile. These coupling means can be embodied in the form of one or more grub screws; other embodiments for coupling the block to the mobile profile can also be used.

[0019] The block of the pulling means can essentially be shaped like a right rectangular prism. This configuration has the advantage of being robust and of being couplable to the mobile profile in an easy manner. In certain embodiments, the block further comprises a protrusion with a width smaller than that of the block, which allows for easier installation of the pulling means, since the lower width of the protrusion allows the block to be placed in a more advantageous position for installation.

[0020] This block - in the rectangular shape or in another shape, such as a cube - can be made of a polymeric material. For example, the block can be a solid block of glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide, but it could also be made of another plastic or metallic material. It could also be a hollow prism.

[0021] A second aspect of this disclosure relates to a locking device for a door panel of an enclosure system of sliding panels. This locking device comprises: a mobile profile, movable between a locked position and an unlocked position; a fixed profile, arranged with respect to the mobile profile so that in the unlocked position, the mobile profile is at least partially housed within the fixed profile; operating means attached to the fixed profile, the mobile profile being mechanically coupled with the operating means, the locking device also includes pulling means as defined in the first aspect presented above, or in any of its possible embodiments, the pulling means being coupled to the door panel and to the mobile profile.

[0022] In some embodiments, the locking device comprises two pulling means, each pulling means mounted on the upper and lower portions, respectively, of the profile of the locking device. With this configuration, the locking device can drag or pull both at the top and at the bottom, the resulting transverse movement being balanced. This configuration is also advantageous for very tall or heavy panels, wherein movement with single pulling means- which would normally be mounted at the bottom - is difficult.

[0023] Another aspect of this disclosure relates to an enclosure system comprising a plurality of sliding panels and at least one door panel. This plurality of sliding panels and door panels are normally mounted on a lower rail and an upper rail. In accordance with this aspect, the door panel of the enclosure system comprises a locking device as defined in relation to the second aspect presented above, or in any of its possible embodiments.

[0024] In certain embodiments, the pulling means has a joining element in the form of a filiform element - it can include a fork, a clamp or a curved U-shaped thread - and this filiform element is inserted into the block and coupled to an axis of the pivoting element of the door panel, the mobile profile moving in unison with the door panel.

[0025] Another aspect of this disclosure relates to a method of mounting a pulling means on a locking device, being the pulling means as defined in relation to the first aspect presented above, or in any of its possible embodiments, and the locking device as per the second aspect presented above, or in any of its possible embodiments. The method includes: inserting and coupling the block inside mobile profile of the locking device; coupling the joining element to the block; and coupling the joining element to the pivoting element of the door panel.

[0026] In certain embodiments, the stage of coupling the joining element to the block comprises inserting two ends of the filiform element through the through holes in the block.

[0027] In certain embodiments, the stage of coupling the joining element to the pivoting element of the door panel comprises surrounding an axis of the pivoting element with the ends of the filiform element; and, closing the ends around the axis to establish a position between the mobile profile and the door panel in the enclosure system.

[0028] The different aspects and embodiments of this disclosure defined in the above may be combined with each other, provided that they are compatible.

[0029] Other advantages and features of this disclosure will be reflected in the detailed description below and will be noted in the accompanying claims.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] To complement the description that is being made and with the objective to help a better understanding of the characteristics of this disclosure, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which, for illustrative and not limited purposes, the following has been represented: Figures 1A-1B schematically show a state-of-the-art locking device. Figure 1A shows the unlocked position and Figure 1B shows the locked position, in which the panels of the enclosure system are pressed against each other. Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a side locking device in accordance with the present disclosure, with the handle in the locked position. Figures 3A and 3B show some internal components of a possible embodiment of the side locking device (the profiles have not been shown), in which the handle has been rotated 180° between the two figures, with Figure 3A corresponding to the unlocked position and Figure 3B to the locked position. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the pulling means according to the present disclosure. Figures 5A and 5B show the pulling means coupled to an upper and lower pivoting element, respectively, of a door panel of an enclosure system with a plurality of panels. Figure 6A shows a perspective view of the pulling means coupled on the one hand to two upper and lower pivoting elements, respectively, of a door panel of an enclosure system with a plurality of panels, and on the other hand, to the mobile profile of a side locking device of the enclosure system. Figure 6B is a side view of the perspective shown in Figure 6A. Figure 7 shows a partially biased view of an enclosure system with respective pulling means of the present disclosure mounted between the side locking device and the first panel or door panel of the enclosure system. Figure 8 shows a perspective view of the enclosure system. Figures 9, 10A-10B and 11A-11B show other possible embodiments of the block of the pulling means that is coupled to the mobile profile of the closure device. Figure 12 shows another possible embodiment of the block of the pulling means, already joined to a lower swivel assembly. Figure 13 shows another possible embodiment of the pulling means, in which the joining element consists of a fork and a stop. Figure 14 shows an embodiment of the pulling means like that in Figures 5A-5B, but in which the fork closes around the axis of rotation in a different way. DESCRIPTION OF POSSIBLE EMBODIMENTS

[0031] The following description should not be taken as a limitation, but is given solely for the purpose of describing the general principles of this disclosure. Embodiments of this disclosure are described below by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Figures 1A-1B schematically show the profiles of a side locking device such as the one disclosed in Spanish utility model ES-1179533-Y. This side locking device has two profiles, a locking mobile profile 1, which can be moved by acting on a handle 101 between a locked / closed position (shown in Fig. 1B) and an unlocked / open position (shown in Fig. 1A), and a fixed profile 2. This fixed profile 2 is arranged relative to mobile profile 1 in such a way that, in the unlocked position shown in Figure 1A, mobile profile 1 is at least partially housed within fixed profile 2. The handle 101 is part of some operating means that include internal elements - such as a rack mechanism or an elongated rod as a cam - by means of which, upon acting on the handle 101, rods 4, 5 are engaged, as will be explained below in relation to Figures 3A and 3B.

[0033] Figures 3A and 3B show schematically some of the internal components of a locking device 100. Similarly to that of the Spanish utility model ES-1179533-Y, the side locking device 100 comprises the first and second rods 4, 5. In this case these first and second rods 4, 5 are coupled to the operating means. These operating means include the handle 101, which acts as an actuator for the user and can be operated between the locked / closed position shown in Figures 1A-2A and the unlocked / open position shown in Figures 1B-2B. The locking mobile profile 1 is connected by screws that fix it to upper and lower pushers 102, 102', respectively (such as those shown in Figures 3A-3B) which, in turn, are connected to rods 4, 5 to convert an input movement - by turning the handle 101 180° - into a horizontal movement of the pushers 102, 102'.

[0034] Figure 2 shows a side locking device 100 in accordance with this disclosure. The side locking device 100 is similar to the one disclosed in Figures 1A-1B, but also includes a block 11 that is part of a specific pulling means in this disclosure.

[0035] To avoid the problems mentioned above, the side locking device 100 comprises a pulling means 10 specific to this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4, these pulling means 10 comprise: a block 11; and, a fork 12.

[0036] In Fig. 4 and 5A-5B, block 11 has a main body 11x essentially in the shape of a right rectangular prism, and block 11 has a protrusion 11y on one side thereof. This protrusion 11y has a width which is less than the width of the main body 11x to fit into the gap of the lower rail 120 or upper rail 120' (in Fig. 8) of the system; the protrusion 11y has low height so as not to collide with other elements fixed within these lower or upper rails 120, 120'. On the other hand, the fork 12 can also be a curved thread in the shape of a U on one side, with two free ends 121.

[0037] Block 11 has two pairs of through-holes: a first pair of holes 111, intended to house respective screws 13, topped by nuts 14, to attach and secure the block 111 to the mobile profile 1. This first pair of holes 111 are drilled in the main body 11x of block 11; and a second pair of holes 112, intended for each hole 112 to house one of the prongs or free ends 121 of the fork 12. This second pair of holes 112 are made in the body of the protrusion 11y on block 11.

[0038] In the embodiments shown, block 11 - in the rectangular shape or in another shape, such as a cube - may be made of a polymeric material. For example, it can be a solid block of glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide, but it could also be made of another plastic or metallic material. It could also be a hollow prism.

[0039] As shown in Figure 4, the fork 12 is introduced through the second pair of through-holes 112 of protrusion 11y on the prismatic block 11. The ends 121 of the fork are free and are intended for the attachment of the pulling means to the axis 21, 21' of a pivoting element 20, 20' intended to be mounted on a first panel or door panel 30 of the enclosure system.

[0040] The distance between the free ends 121 of fork 12 is slightly larger than the diameter of the axis 21, 21' on which it is to be coupled.

[0041] In Figures 5A and 5B, the pulling means 10 is coupled on the one hand to two pivoting elements 20, 20', upper and lower, respectively, of a door panel 30 (not shown in these Fig. 5A-5B, but in Fig. 7) of an enclosure system with a plurality of panels, and on the other hand, to fixed profile 1 of a side locking device of the enclosure system. This door panel 30 is the first panel that opens when the locking device is unlocked.

[0042] Figure 6A shows a perspective view of the locking device 100 in which the pulling means 10: on one hand, is coupled to respective pivoting elements 20, 20' upper and lower, respectively, of the door panel (not represented in this figure) of the enclosure system. This coupling is carried out by means of the fork 12 of the pulling means 10 that surrounds axis 21, 21' of the pivoting elements 20, 20', respectively; and on the other hand, the block 11 of the pulling means is coupled to mobile profile 1 of the side closure device 101 of the enclosure system.

[0043] Figure 6B is a side view of the perspective shown in Figure 6A. The upper part of Figures 6A and 6B shows the upper part of block 11, whose prismatic body is inserted within mobile profile 1.

[0044] Figures 7 and 8 show two views of an enclosure system 110 which, as standard, comprises several sliding panels 40 and at least one first panel or door panel 30, mounted on an upper rail 120 and a lower rail 120'. In accordance with this aspect, the door panel 30 of the enclosure system 110 comprises a locking device 100.

[0045] As shown in this view of Figure 7, which is partially sectioned in the vertical direction, the enclosure system 110 has respective pulling means 10 of the present disclosure mounted between mobile profile 1 and door panel 30.

[0046] The way of mounting the pulling means 10 on a locking device is as follows: the block 11 is inserted into a mobile profile 1 of the locking device; each one of the ends 121 of the fork 12 are inserted through each of the through holes 112 which block 11 has for this purpose; the mobile profile 1 is installed, fixing it to the rest of the locking system through the nuts included in the pushers 102 and 102'; the system panels are introduced; axis 21, 21' of pivoting element 20, 20' of door panel 30 is embraced by the free ends 121 of the fork 12; and the ends 121 of the pitchfork are closed around the axis 21, 21', which can be by twisting the ends, to establish the appropriate position or distance between the mobile profile 1 and the door panel 30 in the enclosure system.

[0047] The method of mounting the pulling means may include cutting the fork ends, before or preferably after having closed the ends of the fork around the axis 21, 21'. For example, in one embodiment the fork (or U-curved thread) has a length of 100 mm to facilitate assembly; part of that thread is cut after attaching it to the swivel assembly.

[0048] Figures 9, 10A-10B and 11A-11B show other possible embodiments of the block of the pulling means that is coupled to mobile profile 1 of the locking device.

[0049] In Figure 9, block 11 has the first pair of holes 111A on the edges of the main body 11x, which is shaped like a rectangular prism.

[0050] In the embodiments shown in Figures 10A and 10B, the main body 11x of block 11 is shaped like a rectangular prism, with block 11 of Figure 10A having two threaded through holes 111b centred and vertically aligned; these holes could also be aligned horizontally. Block 11 of Figure 10B has a single through-hole 111c, which is centred and intended to accommodate a screw and the corresponding nut; in this embodiment, the attachment of block 11 to the profile would be less stable.

[0051] In the embodiments shown in Figures 11A and 11B, the main body 11x of block 11 is cube-shaped, block 11 of Figure 11A having two through-holes 111d centred and aligned horizontally; in block 11 of Figure 11B the two holes 111e are on the edges and are not aligned.

[0052] In the embodiment where the through-holes or holes are vertically centred, no additional machining is required on the mobile profile 1 that houses it. In embodiments of the block where the through-holes are not centred, but are towards or on the edges, these embodiments involve machining the mobile profile 1 that houses the block to access the fixing screws. The through-hole or drill may be threaded; this other possibility implies that the mould is more expensive and complex to manufacture.

[0053] Figure 12 shows another possible embodiment of the 10' pulling means, in which block 11f is shaped like a right rectangular prism, which coincides with its main body 11x'. In this case, the main body 11x' of block 11f inside the locking device must be in a higher position than in those embodiments of block 11 having a protrusion 11y so as not to interfere with other elements fixed within the lower or upper rails of the enclosure system. Therefore, as can be seen in this figure, the fork 12 is slightly bent to be able to embrace the axis 21' of the swivel assembly that is in a lower position.

[0054] Figure 13 shows another possible embodiment of the pulling means 10", in which the joining element is formed by a fork 12 and a stop 122. This stop 122 acts as a fastening element to fix the fork 12 (or U-shaped curved wire) to the axis of rotation of the swivel assembly, and at the appropriate distance. The mechanism by which the fork 12 and stop 122 fix their position can be similar to that of a clamp; or it could also be by tightening or crushing the stop 122 on the ends of the fork, once the position has been fixed.

[0055] Figure 14 shows the pulling means 10 of Figures 5A-5B, but in which fork 12 closes around the axis of rotation by means of a knot, which can be topped with a weld point (in the case of metallic materials) or similar.

[0056] In this text, the terms first, second, third, etc. have been used. To describe multiple devices, items, or parameters, it will be understood that devices, items, or parameters should not be limited by these terms which are only used to distinguish one device, item, or parameter from another.

[0057] In this text, the term "comprises" and its derivations (such as "that comprises", etc.) should not be understood in an exclusive sense, that is, these terms should not be interpreted as excluding the possibility that what is described and defined may include other elements, steps, etc. Moreover, this disclosure is obviously not limited to the specific embodiment(s) described herein, but also encompasses any variation that may be considered by any person skilled in the art (e.g., as to the choice of materials, dimensions, components, configuration, etc.), within the general scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

Claims

1. Pulling means (10, 10', 10") for a locking device (100), the pulling means (10) comprising: - a block (11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) adapted to be coupled to a mobile profile (1) of the locking device (100); - a joining element (12) between the block (11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) and a door panel (30); the block (11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f) comprising means for accommodating at least part of the joining element (12), and the joining element (12) being configured to be couplable to a pivoting element (20, 20') of the door panel (30).

2. The pulling means (10, 10', 10") of claim 1, characterised in that the joining element (12) comprises a filiform element.

3. The pulling means (10, 10', 10") of claim 2, characterised in that the filiform element is made of a malleable material.

4. The pulling means (10, 10', 10") of any one of claims 2-3, characterised in that the filiform element comprises a fork, a clamp or a thread which can be bent to take essentially a U-shape.

5. The pulling means (10") of any one of claims 2-4, characterised in that the joining element further comprises a fastening element (122).

6. The pulling means (10, 10', 10") of any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the joining element (12) is made of a polymeric material or a metallic material.

7. The pulling means (10) of any one of claims 2-6, characterised in that the means for accommodating at least part of that joining element (12) comprises two through-holes (112), configured for allowing the filiform element (12) to pass through.

8. The pulling means (10) of any one of claims 2-7, characterised in that the filiform element has a diameter of between 0.7 mm and 2 mm.

9. The pulling means (10) of claim 8, characterised in that the block (11) comprises at least one other through-hole (111) for accommodating coupling means (13, 14) to couple to the mobile profile (1).

10. The pulling means (10, 10', 10") of any one of claims 1-9, characterised in that the block (11) comprises a main body (11x) essentially in the form of a right rectangular prism.

11. The pulling means (10, 10") of any one of claims 1-8, characterised in that the block (11) further comprises a protrusion (11y).

12. The pulling means (10, 10', 10") of any one of the above claims, characterised by further comprising coupling means (13, 14) for coupling the block (11) to the mobile profile (1).

13. The pulling means (10, 10', 10") of any one of the above claims, characterised in that the block (11) is made of a polymeric material or a metallic material.

14. Locking device (100) for a door panel (30) of an enclosure system with sliding panels, the locking device comprising: - a mobile profile (1), movable between a locked position and an unlocked position; - a fixed profile (2) arranged with respect to the mobile profile (1) such that in the unlocked position, the mobile profile (1) is at least partially housed within the fixed profile (2); - operating means (101) attached to the fixed profile (2), - the fixed profile (1) being mechanically coupled with the operating means (101); wherein the locking device comprises at least one pulling means (10, 10', 10") according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the pulling means being coupled to the door panel (30) and to the mobile profile (1).

15. The locking device (100) of claim 13, characterised in that the locking device comprises two pulling means (10, 10', 10") according to any of the claims 1-13, a first pulling means (10, 10', 10") of the two pulling means (10, 10', 10") being coupled to the door panel (30) and to the first profile (1) at its upper portion and a second pulling means (10, 10', 10") of the two pulling means being coupled to the door panel (30) and to the first profile (1) at its lower portion.

16. The locking device (100) of any one of claims 14-15, characterised in that the joining element (12) is according to any one of claims 2-4, the joining element being inserted into the block and coupled to an axis (21, 21') of the pivoting element (20, 20') of the door panel, the mobile profile (1) moving jointly with the door panel (30).

17. An enclosure system (110) comprising a plurality of panels (40) and at least one door panel (30), characterised in that the enclosure system comprises a locking device (100) according to any one of claims 13-16.

18. A method for mounting pulling means on a locking device, the pulling means being according to any one of claims 1-13, and the locking device being according to any one of claims 14-16, the method comprising: - inserting and coupling the block inside mobile profile of the locking device; - coupling the joining element to the block; and - coupling the joining element to the pivoting element of the door panel.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the step of coupling the joining element to the block comprises inserting two ends of the filiform element through the through-holes of the block.

20. The method of any one of claims 18-19, wherein the stage of coupling the joining element to the pivoting element of the door panel comprises surrounding an axis of the pivoting element with the ends of the filiform element; and, closing the ends around the axis to establish a position between the mobile profile and the door panel in the enclosure system.

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