TERRACE SET

Abstract

A terrace assembly (1) comprising at least one slab (2) and two crossbeams (4) for supporting the slab (2), characterized in that the slab (2) has at least two parallel longitudinal grooves (6) and each crossbeam (4) has at least one longitudinal rib (8), each longitudinal groove (6) of the slab (2) being adapted to slide on a longitudinal rib (8) of a corresponding crossbeam (4) by means of a sliding joint. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: TERRACE ASSEMBLY Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of terraces. STATE OF PRIOR ART

[0002] In a known manner, a terrace can be installed by laying slabs directly on sand or a mixture of sand and gravel. This installation method is quick but is not suitable for all types of materials. Indeed, this type of installation is preferentially suited to slabs made of stone or heavy materials capable of compacting the layer of sand under their own weight. In addition, this type of installation is sensitive to ground movement and cannot be dismantled (or is very difficult to do so).

[0003] Another known method consists of pouring a concrete slab which can be used directly as a terrace, or which can be covered with stone slabs, stone paving stones, or even tiles. This type of terrace is less sensitive to ground movements than terraces laid using the previous method, but this type of terrace takes a long time to manufacture and cannot be dismantled.

[0004] It is also known to install terraces using a technique similar to the installation of a wooden floor in a home. According to this method, joists are positioned on the ground and the deck boards are fixed one by one to the joists, using wood screws. This method involves cutting the joists and deck boards to size, which can be long and tedious for a craftsman installing a terrace. In addition, although the boards can be screwed to the joists, this type of assembly is difficult to disassemble and reassemble. Indeed, after being subjected to bad weather, temperature variations and the passage of several users on the terrace, the wood of the joists and the material constituting the boards will have been deformed, so that during a possible reassembly the wood screws will approximately return to their locations.As a result, the deck boards are not properly held by the wood screws after reassembly. Thus, while disassembly may still be possible, reassembly will be very difficult or even impossible in some cases.

[0005] However, in the case, for example, of temporary terraces for restaurateurs, cafe owners and beach attendants, installed during the summer season and then dismantled during the winter, it may be interesting to have a system that is easily assembled, dismantled and reassembled.

[0006] It is known from document DE 102018127006 to replace the joists with metal profiles on which slats are fixed. The system proposed in this This document uses support plates fixed to the profiles and holding the slats. The DE 102018127006 device makes it easier to install a terrace, but does not allow for a system that can be easily dismantled and reassembled. In addition, metal profiles are expensive components, which makes this system necessarily expensive.

[0007] In this context, it is necessary to provide a terrace set that can be assembled and disassembled quickly, which is reliable, durable and economical. Statement of the invention

[0008] To this end, according to a first aspect, a terrace assembly is proposed comprising at least one slab and two crosspieces intended to support the slab. The slab has at least two parallel longitudinal grooves and each crosspiece has at least one longitudinal rib, each longitudinal groove of the slab being adapted to slide on a longitudinal rib of a corresponding crosspiece according to a sliding connection.

[0009] This arrangement very advantageously allows the slabs to be quickly assembled on the sleepers, by sliding them along the sleepers. Thus, the assembly of the terrace assembly can be quick and simple compared to known assembly methods. In addition, the use of slabs mounted sliding on sleepers allows the use of standardized sleepers and slabs (i.e. prepared in advance), which further facilitates assembly and reduces the manufacturing and installation costs of the terrace assembly. In addition, the proposed assembly system allows easy disassembly and reassembly of the terrace assembly.

[0010] Thus, the invention provides a terrace assembly which can be assembled and disassembled quickly, which is reliable, durable and economical.

[0011] According to a particular arrangement, at least one crosspiece has two longitudinal ribs parallel and opposite to each other with respect to a longitudinal axis of the crosspiece, so that at least two separate slabs each slide on one of the two longitudinal ribs.

[0012] According to a particular arrangement, each crosspiece comprises means of connection to another crosspiece.

[0013] According to a particular arrangement, the connection means comprise at least one spacer adapted to connect and maintain two parallel neighboring crosspieces.

[0014] According to a particular arrangement, each crosspiece comprises a parallelepiped beam having four longitudinal faces and two transverse faces, and comprises a metal strip forming the, or each, longitudinal rib, the metal strip extending along one of the longitudinal faces of the beam.

[0015] According to an even more particular arrangement, each beam has at least one threaded insert emerging from one of the faces of the beam, for connecting two crosspieces.

[0016] According to a particular arrangement, each slab comprises at least one plate fixed to two parallel joists, each joist having one of the two longitudinal grooves.

[0017] According to another aspect, there is provided a method of assembling a terrace assembly which comprises at least the following steps:

[0018] - positioning on a ground of several sleepers arranged parallel to each other to others;

[0019] - sliding of terrace slabs between two neighboring sleepers. Brief description of the drawings

[0020] The characteristics of the invention mentioned above, as well as others, will appear more clearly on reading the following description of at least one exemplary embodiment, said description being made in relation to the attached drawings, among which:

[0021] [Fig-1] is a schematic perspective representation of a terrace assembly according to the invention;

[0022] [Fig.2] is a schematic perspective representation of a crosspiece according to an embodiment of a terrace assembly according to the invention;

[0023] [Fig.3] is a schematic perspective representation of a crosspiece according to an embodiment of a terrace assembly according to the invention;

[0024] [Fig.4] is a schematic perspective representation of a slab of a terrace assembly according to the invention;

[0025] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0026] Terrace set

[0027] With reference to [Fig.l], there is proposed a terrace assembly 1 comprising at least one slab 2 and two crosspieces 4 intended to support the slab 2.

[0028] As will be detailed below, the slab 2 has at least two parallel longitudinal grooves 6 and each crosspiece 4 has at least one longitudinal rib 8. Each longitudinal groove 6 of the slab 2 is adapted to slide on a longitudinal rib 8 of a corresponding crosspiece 4 according to a sliding connection.

[0029] This arrangement very advantageously allows the slabs 2 to be quickly assembled on the crosspieces 4, by sliding them along the crosspieces 4. Thus, the assembly of the terrace assembly 1 can be quick and simple compared to known assembly methods. In addition, the proposed assembly system, by sliding connection, allows easy disassembly and reassembly of the terrace assembly 1.

[0030] Furthermore, the use of slabs 2 mounted sliding on sleepers makes it possible to use sleepers 4 and standardized slabs 2 (i.e. prepared in advance), which further facilitates assembly and reduces manufacturing and installation costs of the deck set 1.

[0031] Crossing

[0032] As indicated previously, the terrace assembly 1 comprises at least two crosspieces 4, shown more particularly in Figs. 2 and 3. Advantageously, the terrace assembly 1 comprises a plurality of crosspieces 4 distributed over an entire surface intended to be covered by the terrace assembly 1.

[0033] According to the embodiment presented here, each crosspiece 4 comprises a parallelepiped beam 10 having four longitudinal faces and two transverse faces. Typically, the beam 10 may be a wooden beam.

[0034] In addition, according to the embodiment presented here, each crosspiece 4 comprises a metal strip 12 forming the, or each, longitudinal rib 8. Typically, the metal strip 12 extends along one of the longitudinal faces of the beam 10. According to the example presented here, the longitudinal rib 8 is formed by a longitudinal edge of the metal strip 12. According to a particular arrangement, the metal strip 12 can be a strip of stainless steel, or of galvanized steel or of aluminum.

[0035] According to a first embodiment, shown in [Fig.2], a crosspiece 4 has only one longitudinal rib 8. This embodiment is particularly suitable for crosspieces 4 which delimit the edges of a terrace. According to this embodiment, a single longitudinal edge of the metal strip 12 forms the longitudinal rib 8 of the crosspiece 4.

[0036] According to a second embodiment, shown in [Fig. 3], a crosspiece 4 has two longitudinal ribs 8 opposite each other with respect to a longitudinal axis I of the crosspiece 4, so that at least two separate slabs 2 each slide on one of the two longitudinal ribs 8. According to this embodiment, two longitudinal edges of the metal strip 12 form the longitudinal rib 8 of the crosspiece 4. This embodiment very advantageously makes it possible to have a succession of slabs 2 along a transverse axis II. Thus, this arrangement makes it possible to use the same crosspiece 4 to juxtapose two slabs 2 along the transverse axis II. Thus, as will be detailed below, this technical arrangement makes it possible to juxtapose slabs 2 along the longitudinal axis I and along the transverse axis II.

[0037] Furthermore, in a particularly advantageous manner, each crosspiece 4 comprises means for connection to another crosspiece.

[0038] According to the example presented here, each beam 10 has at least one threaded insert 14 emerging from one of the faces of the beam 10, to connect two crosspieces 4.

[0039] As shown diagrammatically in Figs. 2 and 3, each beam 10 may have several threaded inserts 14. The threaded inserts 14 may open into the longitudinal faces or in the transverse faces of each beam 10. Typically, threaded inserts 14 opening into a transverse face of one of the beams 10 make it possible to connect two crosspieces 4 longitudinally. Similarly, threaded inserts 14 opening into a longitudinal face of one of the beams 10 make it possible to connect two crosspieces 4 transversely. According to one embodiment, the connection means comprise spacers (not shown) adapted to connect and maintain two neighboring crosspieces parallel. According to this embodiment, the spacers are assembled to the beams 10 using the threaded inserts 14 opening into the longitudinal faces of the beams 10.

[0040] Slab

[0041] As described above, the terrace assembly 1 comprises a plurality of slabs 2. As shown diagrammatically in [Fig. 4], each slab 2 comprises at least one plate 16 fixed to two parallel joists 18. Each joist 18 has one of the two longitudinal grooves 6.

[0042] According to the embodiment presented here, each joist 18 has a parallelepiped shape having four longitudinal faces and two transverse faces. Each joist 18 has a longitudinal groove 6 in one of its longitudinal faces.

[0043] As shown schematically in [Fig. 4], each slab 2 has two joists 18 positioned symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry III of each slab 2. In other words, the joists 18 are positioned so that the longitudinal grooves 6 are oriented towards the outer edges of the slab 2. The orientation of the longitudinal grooves 6 makes it possible to guarantee the insertion, sliding and imprisonment of the slab 2 on the sleepers 4. According to the example presented here, the joists 18 are made of wood.

[0044] According to the embodiment presented here, each slab 2 comprises several plates 16. For each slab 2, the plates 16 are fixed on two parallel joists 18. Typically, the plates 16 can be screwed, riveted, welded or glued on the joists 18. According to the embodiment presented here, the plates 16 are made of wood. According to other embodiments, each slab 2 can comprise one or more plates 16. Similarly, according to other embodiments, the plates 16 can be made of materials such as stone, slate, metal, tile, or composite material.

[0045] In addition, it is possible to use in the same terrace assembly 1 slabs 2 having plates 16 made of different materials.

[0046] Assembling the terrace set

[0047] According to a second aspect, a method of assembling the terrace assembly 1 is proposed.

[0048] The method comprises at least the following steps:

[0049] - positioning on a ground of several crosspieces 4 arranged parallel to each other to others;

[0050] - sliding of terrace slabs 2 between two neighboring crosspieces 4.

[0051] More precisely, several slabs 2 can be positioned successively along the longitudinal axis I, along two same crosspieces 4. The slabs 2 thus positioned form a longitudinal series. In addition, the use of crosspieces 4 having two longitudinal ribs 8 opposite one another with respect to a longitudinal axis I of the crosspiece 4 makes it possible to juxtapose several longitudinal series of slabs 2, without there being any superfluous spacing between the two series.

[0052] Furthermore, the step of positioning several crosspieces 4 may comprise a phase of longitudinal and / or transverse connection of several crosspieces 4.

[0053] Thus, the terrace assembly 1 allows rapid assembly by sliding the slabs 2. In addition, the terrace assembly 1 uses slabs 2 which can be standardized to reduce manufacturing costs.

Claims

Claims

1. Terrace assembly (1) comprising at least one slab (2) and two crosspieces (4) intended to support the slab (2), characterized in that the slab (2) comprises at least one plate (16) fixed to two parallel joists (18), each joist (18) having a longitudinal groove (6), and each crosspiece (4) having at least one longitudinal rib (8), each longitudinal groove (6) of the slab (2) being adapted to slide on a longitudinal rib (8) of a corresponding crosspiece (4) according to a sliding connection.

2. Terrace assembly (1) according to claim 1, in which at least one crosspiece (4) has two longitudinal ribs (6) parallel and opposite to each other with respect to a longitudinal axis (I) of the crosspiece (4), so that at least two separate slabs (2) each slide on one of the two longitudinal ribs (6).

3. A deck assembly (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein each cross member (4) comprises means for connection to another cross member (4).

4. A deck assembly (1) according to claim 3, wherein the connecting means comprise at least one spacer adapted to connect and hold two parallel neighboring crosspieces (4).

5. A deck assembly (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein each crosspiece (4) comprises a parallelepiped beam (10) having four longitudinal faces and two transverse faces, and comprises a metal strip (12) forming the, or each, longitudinal rib (8), the metal strip (12) extending along one of the longitudinal faces of the beam (10).

6. A deck assembly (1) according to claims 3 and 4 in combination, wherein each beam (10) has at least one threaded insert (14) emerging from one of the faces of the beam (10), for connecting two crosspieces (4).

7. A terrace assembly (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein each slab (2) comprises at least one plate (16) fixed to two parallel joists (18), each joist (18) having one of the two longitudinal grooves (6).

8. Method of assembling a terrace assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least the following steps: - positioning on the ground of several sleepers (4) arranged parallel to each other; - sliding of terrace slabs (2) between two neighboring sleepers (4).

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