HINGED SHUTTER WITH PIVOTING PANEL

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hinged shutter (10) configured to pivot about a first axis of rotation (A1), between a covered position and an uncovered position of an opening (12) formed in a wall. The hinged shutter (10) comprises at least one peripheral frame (16) defining a housing for a panel (20). The panel (20) is movable within the frame (16) through 180° about a second axis of rotation (A2), and such that the panel (20) extends fully within the frame (16) in a neutral position and in a pivoted position 180° from the neutral position. A stop device extends between the panel (20) and the frame (16) to allow the panel (20) to rotate 180° within the frame (16). Figure for the abstract: 1

Description

Title of the invention: HINGED SHUTTER WITH PIVOTING PANEL Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of hinged shutters intended to close an opening, for example formed in a wall of a dwelling. Technical background

[0002] Hinged shutters are used to close off an opening in a dwelling, in order to limit the passage of light beams through that opening.

[0003] Hinged shutters usually include a panel attached to a wall by means of a pivoting system, for example hinges.

[0004] In order to fold the hinged shutter down over the opening, a user must usually lean through the opening in order to grasp one end of the hinged shutter, opposite the opening, so as to pivot the hinged shutter until it covers the opening.

[0005] Such a maneuver can prove perilous and complex to implement, for example, for children or the elderly.

[0006] Moreover, hinged shutters represent an unusable surface whose current use is limited exclusively to that of an insulator, for example light, thermal or visual.

[0007] Thus, the invention offers an alternative to current hinged shutters, with improved safety and use.

[0008] In addition, the invention proposes a hinged shutter whose accessibility for folding down onto the opening is facilitated while allowing the use of its surface for example for the fixing of additional elements such as flower pots or shelves or solar panels, without this use of its surface interfering with its use as insulation mentioned above. Summary of the invention

[0009] The invention proposes a hinged shutter configured to be movable by pivoting around a first axis of rotation, between a covering position and an uncovering position of an opening formed in a wall, the hinged shutter comprising at least a peripheral frame delimiting a housing for receiving a panel, the panel being movable in the frame by 180° around a second axis of rotation and such that the panel extends fully in the frame in a neutral position and in a pivoting position at 180° relative to the neutral position, a stop device extending between the panel and the frame so as to allow the rotation of the panel in the frame by 180°.

[0010] The hinged shutter according to the invention thus provides security and insulation to the dwelling.

[0011] The invention makes it possible, for example, to attach solar panels to the hinged shutter and to always keep them outside of the dwelling.

[0012] According to other features of the invention: - the second axis of rotation of the panel extends parallel to the first axis of rotation of the hinged shutter; - at least one gripping device of the hinged shutter is integral with the panel; - the gripping device is mounted pivoting relative to the panel, along a pivot axis parallel to the second axis of rotation of the panel; - the gripping device takes the form of a handle block pivoting around the pivot axis and extending into the panel; - the gripping device takes the form of a movable rod pivoting relative to the panel around the pivot axis, the rod extending outside the panel; - the stop device includes a first rib which extends along the frame in the receiving housing, and a pair of second ribs which extend along the panel, opposite each other and in such a way that they are able to cooperate alternately with the first rib, the ribs extending parallel to the second axis of rotation; - the panel includes at least one face on which extends at least one fixing element of an additional element; - the panel is configured so that the face including the fixing elements of the additional element extends opposite the wall in the position of uncovering the hinged shutter and extends opposite the opening in the position of covering the hinged shutter.

[0013] The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a wall with an opening and a hinged shutter according to any one of the preceding characteristics, the hinged shutter being configured so that it is able to cover or uncover the opening in the wall. Brief description of the figures

[0014] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the detailed description that follows, for an understanding of which reference should be made to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0015] [Fig-1] is a perspective view of a hinged shutter according to the invention, comprising a peripheral frame housing a movable panel;

[0016] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of the hinged shutter of [Fig.1] according to another example of the implementation of the invention;

[0017] [Fig.3] is a close-up view of the hinged flap of [Fig.2] showing a device of panel stop relative to the frame;

[0018] [Fig.4] is a close-up perspective view of the hinged shutter of [Fig.1] showing a first example of a device for stopping the moving panel;

[0019] [Fig.5] is a close-up perspective view of the hinged flap of [Fig.1] showing a second example of a movable panel stop device;

[0020] [Fig.6] is a close-up perspective view of the hinged flap of [Fig.1] showing a third example of a movable panel stop device;

[0021] [Fig.7] is a close-up view of a gripping member of the hinged flap of the [Fig.1] according to a first example of the invention;

[0022] [Fig.8] is a perspective view of the hinged flap of [Fig.1] according to another example of an embodiment of the invention, showing a second example of a grasping device;

[0023] [Fig.9] is a close-up view of the gripping member of the hinged flap of the [Fig.8];

[0024] [Fig. 10] is a close-up view of a locking cleat for the hinged shutter according to the invention;

[0025] [Fig.lia] is a schematic representation of a discovery position of the hinged shutter according to the invention and in which the panel is in a neutral position;

[0026] [Fig. 11b] is a schematic representation of a step in a process of covering an opening with a hinged shutter according to the invention;

[0027] [Fig. 1] is a schematic representation of another step in the process of covering the opening with the hinged shutter according to the invention;

[0028] [Fig. 1 Id] is a schematic representation of an overlap position of the opening by the hinged shutter according to the invention. Detailed description of the invention

[0029] For the purpose of describing the invention and understanding the claims, the vertical, longitudinal, and transverse orientations according to the V, L, T coordinate system shown in the figures shall be adopted, without limitation and without limiting reference to Earth's gravity, in which the longitudinal axis L and transverse axis T extend in a horizontal plane. By convention, the longitudinal axis L is oriented from back to front.

[0030] In the description that follows, identical, similar or analogous elements will be designated by the same reference numerals.

[0031] Fig. 1 illustrates a hinged shutter 10 according to a first example of the invention, configured to be movable by pivoting in covering or uncovering an opening 12 formed in a wall.

[0032] The opening 12 is for example formed in a wall of a dwelling and can accommodate a window.

[0033] The hinged shutter 10 is then positioned around the periphery of the opening 12, being attached to the wall for example via pivoting devices 14 allowing it to pivot around a first axis of rotation Al, covering or uncovering the opening.

[0034] We then define a position of uncovering the hinged shutter, illustrated in [Fig. 1], in which the hinged shutter 10 extends substantially against the wall, and a position of covering the hinged shutter, visible in [Fig. 1 Id], in which the hinged shutter 10 extends to cover the opening.

[0035] It is understood that in its overlapping position, the hinged shutter 10 serves to limit the passage of light beams through the opening. The hinged shutter 10 also provides security for the dwelling.

[0036] In the illustrated example of the invention and in a non-limiting manner, the opening 12 extends mainly along the vertical direction V and the pivoting members 14 of the hinged shutter 10 are aligned vertically one after the other such that the first axis of rotation Al is parallel to the vertical direction V.

[0037] For example, and without limitation, the pivoting members 14 may take the form of hinges, pivots or pivots.

[0038] The hinged shutter 10 according to the example illustrated in [Fig.1] includes a peripheral frame 16 delimiting a receiving housing 18 for a panel 20.

[0039] The frame 16 has a non-limiting rectangular shape with four sides 22. In particular, two vertical sides 22a of the frame are defined which extend along the vertical direction V and two longitudinal sides 22b which extend along the longitudinal direction L and such that they connect the vertical sides 22a.

[0040] The pivoting members 14 are fixed to one of the sides 22 of the frame 16 of the hinged shutter 10.

[0041] In the illustrated example of the invention, the pivoting members 14 are fixed to one of the vertical sides 22a of the frame 16, and outside the receiving housing 18.

[0042] According to a variant of the invention not illustrated, the vertical side intended to carry the pivoting members may include a vertical recess in its thickness, the recess taking a "T" shape in a horizontal plane.

[0043] More specifically, the "T" shaped recess allows for the accommodation of an insert from which extends at least one tab carrying a hinge configured to cooperate with a pin fixed to the wall.

[0044] The assembly comprising the insert, the leg and the hinge is then vertically adjustable so that the hinge can cooperate with the hinge fixed to the wall, regardless of the vertical position of the latter relative to the opening.

[0045] Such an embodiment is then advantageous in that it allows the hinged shutter to adapt to the existing hinges attached to the wall in different vertical positions.

[0046] According to the illustrated example of the invention, the panel 20 has a complementary shape with the frame 16. Thus, in the illustrated example of the invention, the panel 20 has a rectangular shape.

[0047] The panel 20 is movable in the frame by 180° around a second axis of rotation A2 and in such a way that the panel 20 extends fully in the frame 16 in a neutral position and in a pivoting position of the panel 20 by 180° relative to its neutral position.

[0048] In particular, the neutral position of the panel 20, visible in [Fig. 1a], is defined in which the panel 20 extends fully in alignment with the frame 16. In other words, in the neutral position of the panel 20, the latter and the frame 16 extend in a common vertical plane.

[0049] The pivoting position of the panel 20 visible in [Fig. 1 Id] then corresponds to a 180° pivot of the latter in the frame 16, from its neutral position, and in such a way that the panel 20 extends again in the same vertical plane as the frame 16.

[0050] Thus, a first face 24 of the panel 20 and a second face 26 of the panel 20 are defined, opposite each other.

[0051] It is understood from the above that the passage from the neutral position of the panel 20 to its pivoting position reverses the positioning of the faces 24, 26 with respect to the frame 16.

[0052] According to the example of the invention, the second axis of rotation A2 of the panel 20 is parallel to the vertical direction V.

[0053] According to the example of the invention, the second axis of rotation A2 is longitudinally centered in the receiving housing 18 so as to allow the rotation of the panel 20 to 180° around the latter and in the frame 16.

[0054] The second axis of rotation A2 can be materialized in a non-limiting manner by two pivots 28, visible in figure 11, which extend into the receiving housing 18, each from one of the longitudinal sides 22b of the frame 16.

[0055] The panel 20 then includes cylindrical housings arranged opposite the pivots 28 and suitable for housing the pivots 28. The cylindrical housings and the pivots 28 are then configured to allow the rotation of the panel 20 around the pivots 28.

[0056] It should also be considered that the cylindrical shape of the housings and pivots is not limiting and that they could take any shape as long as it allows the panel to rotate 180°.

[0057] The hinged shutter 10 includes a stop device 30 extending between the panel 20 and the frame 16.

[0058] The stop device 30 according to the example of the invention illustrated and particularly visible in figures 3 and 4, comprises a first rib 32 which extends along the frame 16 in the receiving housing 18 and a pair of second ribs 34 which extend along the panel 20 and opposite each other.

[0059] The ribs 32, 34 of the stop device 30 extend parallel to the second axis of rotation A2 of the panel 20, here vertical V.

[0060] More precisely, the first rib 32 extends into the receiving housing 18, along one of the vertical sides 22a of the frame 16.

[0061] Here and without limitation, the first rib 32 extends along the vertical side 22a of the frame 16 which is integral with the pivoting members 14 described previously.

[0062] The first rib 32 extends vertically in such a way that it is centered transversely on the vertical side 22a of the frame 16.

[0063] In other words, along a transverse direction of the frame 16, perpendicular to the vertical direction V and longitudinal direction L, the first rib 32 extends along the vertical side 22a in such a way that a transverse dimension DT of the vertical side 22a of the frame 16, on either side of the first rib 32, are substantially equal to each other.

[0064] The two second ribs 34 which extend outward from the panel 20 are thus configured to cooperate alternatively with the first rib 32 of the frame 16 described previously.

[0065] In addition, the second ribs 34 extend in the continuation of the same face 24, 26 of the panel 20.

[0066] It is then understood that the cooperation of one or the other of the second ribs 34 is a function of the position of the panel 20 in relation to the frame 16.

[0067] By way of example and not limiting, in the neutral position of the panel 20, one of the second ribs 34 is in contact with the first rib 32 and in the pivoting position of the panel 20 described above, the other second rib 34 is in contact with the first rib 32 of the frame 16.

[0068] It is then understood that the position of the first rib 32, centered in the thickness of the vertical side 22a of the frame 16, allows its cooperation with the second ribs 34 while allowing the panel 20 to be housed in the extension of the frame 16 in its neutral position and in its pivoting position.

[0069] It is thus understood that the configuration of the stop device 30 as described allows the panel to rotate 180° around its second axis of rotation A2.

[0070] According to another non-limiting example of the invention visible in [Fig.5], it can be foreseen that the stop device 30 of the hinged shutter 10 comprises a system consisting of at least one stud 33 sliding in the transverse direction T of the frame 16, in a thickness of the latter within a groove 35 in “T”.

[0071] More precisely, the two vertical sides 22 of the frame 16 each include at least one T-shaped groove 35 open to the receiving housing 18 and such that the stud 33 associated with each of the grooves 35 is able to slide transversely in said groove 35, while being held longitudinally in the T-shaped groove 35.

[0072] It is then understood that each stud 33 includes a fixing portion intended to fit into the "T" groove 35 and a stop portion, which extends outside the "T" groove 35 in such a way that it is intended to come into contact with the second ribs of the panel.

[0073] A thinned portion extends between the fixing portion and the stop portion of the stud 33, so as to ensure the sliding of the latter in the T-shaped groove 35. Furthermore, it is understood that the dimensions of the stop portion and the fixing portion are configured to lock the stud 33 in the groove 35 along the longitudinal direction L of the frame 16.

[0074] Each of the vertical sides 22 of the frame 16 then includes at least one system composed of at least one stud 33 associated with the "T" groove 35 as described.

[0075] According to this embodiment of the invention, the second ribs of the panel extend along the vertical direction V and are centered transversely along the panel.

[0076] Thus, the contact of the second ribs of the panel with each of the stop portions of the studs 33, displaces the studs 33 transversely in their groove 35 in “T” and blocks the rotation of the panel in the frame at 180° as described previously.

[0077] According to this embodiment of the invention, a cover blade 37 can be fixed on the frame 16 covering the vertical side 22 comprising at least one groove 35 in the shape of "T", the blade 37 comprising a "T" shaped opening whose dimensions are smaller than the groove 35 so as to improve the longitudinal retention of the stud 33 in the groove 35.

[0078] According to an embodiment of the invention visible in [Fig.6], the first rib 32 can be configured to be removable.

[0079] More particularly, according to this embodiment of the invention, the first rib 32 is carried by a support forming a block and a groove of complementary shape to the block is formed in the frame 16.

[0080] The groove is then formed in the frame 16 in such a way that the first rib 32 extends into the receiving housing 18 according to the configuration previously described.

[0081] The block carrying the rib is then locked in position in the frame for example by locking devices such as lugs or additional shoulders.

[0082] Thus, the block carrying the rib can be assembled or disassembled from the frame easily and without destruction or damage to the frame of the hinged shutter.

[0083] An advantage is taken of such an embodiment of the invention in that the removability of the block carrying the rib allows both the 180° rotation of the panel in the frame as previously mentioned, and also allows the 360° rotation of the panel when the block carrying the rib is disassembled from the frame.

[0084] According to another example of the invention not shown, the first rib can be attached to the frame by screwing.

[0085] According to the example of the invention illustrated in [Fig.2] and 3, the first face 24 comprises fixing elements 36 of an additional element 38.

[0086] By way of non-limitation, the fastening elements 36 include fastening grooves 36.

[0087] In particular, the fixing grooves 36 have a “T” section in a thickness of the panel, visible in [Fig.3].

[0088] The additional element 38 can be a pot, a support, or any other object regardless of its function, as long as it is able to cooperate with the T-shaped fixing grooves 36.

[0089] The particular shape of the T-shaped grooves allows the additional elements 38 to be retained in the vertical V and transverse T directions.

[0090] Pegs can be arranged in the fixing grooves 36 in order to longitudinally lock the additional element in position in the fixing grooves 36.

[0091] According to the example of the invention in [Fig.4], it can be foreseen that the fixing grooves 36 extend vertically along the first face 24 of the panel 20.

[0092] Thus, in this configuration of [Fig.4], the lugs ensure the vertical retention of the additional elements in the fixing grooves.

[0093] The hinged shutter 10 according to the invention includes at least one gripping member 40 attached to the panel.

[0094] According to a first embodiment of the invention visible in figures 1 and 7, the gripping member 40 is a handle 40, fixed to the panel 20 around an axis of rotation, here defined in a non-limiting way by a vertical rod 41.

[0095] In particular, the rod 41 of the gripping member 40 extends parallel to the second axis of rotation A2 of the panel 20 and in recesses, not visible, formed in the thickness of the latter in such a way as to allow its rotation.

[0096] Alternatively, the axis of rotation of the grasping member can be formed by two lugs.

[0097] The gripping member 40, according to the first embodiment of the invention, then comprises two arms 43 attached to the rod 41 which extend towards one of the vertical sides 22 of the frame 16 when the hinged flap 10 is in a neutral position.

[0098] The arms 43 are connected to each other at their ends by a handle 45, here vertical.

[0099] The panel 20 then includes two slots 47, which extend along the longitudinal direction L of the frame 16 when the hinged flap 10 is in its neutral position, and are formed in such a way that they allow the arms 43 to pass through the panel 20 when the gripping member 40 pivots around its rod 4L

[0100] Thus, it is understood that during the rotation of the panel 20 in the frame 16, the handle 40 can pivot to one side or the other of the face of the panel 20 in order to facilitate the gripping and closing of the hinged shutter 10 by the user.

[0101] Furthermore, when the handle 40 is pivoted, the rotation of the rod 41 activates at least one trigger, not visible, intended to lock the panel 20 in relation to the frame 16.

[0102] Advantageously, the gripping member 40 is arranged on the panel 20 in such a way that, when the hinged flap 10 is in its uncovered position, the gripping member 40 is located near the opening, i.e. near the pivoting members 14.

[0103] Such a positioning of the gripping organ 40 makes it easier for a user to grasp it.

[0104] According to a second embodiment of the invention visible in figures 2 and 3, the gripping member 40 is mounted pivotally relative to the panel 20, along a pivot axis P parallel to the second axis of rotation A2 of the panel 20 and distinct from the latter.

[0105] More precisely, here, the gripping member 40 takes the form of a rod 40 movable in pivoting around the pivot axis P relative to the panel 20.

[0106] The rod 40 extends along the vertical direction V and is attached to the panel 20 in such a way that it is able to cooperate with fixing elements 42 attached to the vertical sides 22a of the frame 16, outside the receiving housing 18.

[0107] The rod 40 then includes a complementary fixing member 44, for example a fixing tab, suitable for cooperating with the fixing elements 42 mentioned above.

[0108] The rod 40 thus extends out of the receiving housing 18 of the panel 20 so as to cooperate with the fixing elements 42 attached to the vertical sides 22a of the frame 16.

[0109] Furthermore, the rod 40 extends over a vertical dimension greater than the panel 20.

[0110] Thus, it is understood that in the illustrated embodiment example, the rod 40 extends vertically beyond the receiving housing 18 defined by the frame 16, up to the longitudinal sides 22b of the frame 16.

[0111] It is then understood that the rod 40 is intended to extend only on one side of the hinged flap 10.

[0112] The rod 40 is attached to the panel 20 via fixing elements, for example and without limitation by hinges or tabs, or any other means as long as it allows the pivoting of the rod 40 around its pivot axis P as mentioned previously.

[0113] In order to allow the rod 40 to pivot over a greater amplitude, the second rib 34 extending along the same side of the panel includes material clearances opposite the fixing elements of the rod 40 to the panel 20.

[0114] Furthermore, the rod 40 is arranged in relation to the panel 20 in such a way that, when the hinged shutter 10 is in its uncovered position, the rod 40 is located near the opening, i.e. near the pivoting members 14.

[0115] More precisely, the rod 40 is arranged in relation to the panel 20 such that when the hinged shutter 10 is in its uncovered position, and the first face 24 bearing the additional elements is turned away from the wall, the rod 40 extends in relation to the vertical side 22a of the frame 16 attached to the pivoting members 14.

[0116] It is then understood that the rod 40 is fixed in movement to the panel 20. Depending on the rotation of the panel 20, the rod 40 is then opposite one or the other of the vertical sides 22a of the frame 16, so that its complementary fixing member 44 cooperates with one or the other of the fixing elements 42.

[0117] The rod 40 then allows on the one hand to form the gripping member of the hinged shutter 10 and also forms a locking element in position of the panel 20 relative to the frame 16 by cooperation of the complementary fixing member 44 with one of the fixing elements 42.

[0118] According to another example of the invention visible in figures 8 and 9, the gripping member 40 takes the form of a pivoting handle block 40 which extends into the panel 20.

[0119] More precisely, the panel 20 includes a material clearance in which the handle block 40 is housed.

[0120] The handle block 40 is then mounted pivoting relative to the panel 20 around a pivot axis P parallel and distinct from the second rotation axis A2 of the panel 20.

[0121] Furthermore, the material clearance housing the handle block 40 includes a stop 51 allowing the handle block 40 to be locked in rotation at 180° around the pivot axis P.

[0122] In the illustrated example of the invention, the stop 51 formed in the material clearance takes the form of a groove which extends along the vertical direction V of the frame 16, along an inner edge of said clearance.

[0123] The handle block 40 is arranged in relation to the panel 20 such that when the hinged shutter 10 is in its uncovered position, and the first face 24 bearing the additional elements is turned away from the wall, the handle block 40 extends opposite the vertical side 22a of the frame 16 attached to the pivoting members 14.

[0124] One advantage of such a handle block 40 will be discussed later in the detailed description.

[0125] Furthermore, as can be seen in figures 8 and 10, the hinged shutter 10 includes a locking cleat 61, intended to be fixed to the wall, and configured to lock the hinged shutter 10 against the latter.

[0126] For this purpose, the locking tab 61 is presented, for example, as an elastically deformable tongue 63, one end of which has an overthickness 65.

[0127] The tongue 63 is then configured to fit between the panel 20 and the frame 16 when the hinged shutter 10 is in its neutral position, against the wall.

[0128] The extra thickness 65 formed at the end of the tongue 63 then allows the panel 20 to be held in relation to the wall.

[0129] The panel 20 can then include a peripheral material clearance so as to allow the passage of the tongue 63 including the overthickness 65 between the panel 20 and the frame 16.

[0130] It is further understood that the locking cleat 61 is configured in such a way that the pivoting of the panel 20 by the user during the movement of the hinged shutter 10 releases the panel 20 from the constraint of the locking cleat 61.

[0131] It should also be considered that the locking cleat can be made of any material, elastically deformable or not, as long as it allows the locking function of the hinged shutter as described above.

[0132] The method of covering the opening 12 in the wall by means of the hinged shutter 10 according to the invention will now be described with regard to figure 11.

[0133] It should be considered that the implementation of the covering process takes place when the hinged shutter 10 is in its position of uncovering the opening 12, i.e. against the wall, as illustrated in [Fig.lia].

[0134] More specifically, in the uncovered position of the hinged flap 10 visible in [Fig. 1a], the panel 20 is in its neutral position and the first face 24 bearing the Additional elements 38 extend to the opposite side of the wall. The first face 24 of panel 20 is thus visible to a user from the outside.

[0135] Thus, in a first step, a user grasps the gripping organ 40 attached to the panel 20.

[0136] Advantage is then taken of the gripping member 40 positioned near the pivoting members 14 in such a configuration of the hinged shutter 10, in that it facilitates its grasping by the user who is at the level of the opening 12

[0137] Once the gripping member 40 is grasped, the user can then exert a translational force on the gripping member 40, towards the opening, so as to move the hinged flap 10 as seen in figures 11b and 11e.

[0138] The translational force exerted on the gripping member 40 then causes the panel 20 to move about its second axis of rotation A2 so that it remains substantially parallel to the wall, while the frame 16 pivots about its first axis of rotation AL

[0139] Such a displacement of the panel 20 relative to the frame 16 makes it possible to keep the first face 24 bearing the additional elements 38 on the opposite side of the wall.

[0140] It is then understood that during the second step, the panel 20 rotates in the frame 16 around its second axis of rotation A2 while the frame 16 pivots around its first axis of rotation AL

[0141] Subsequently, at a third stage, the hinged flap 10 is in its position covering the opening and the panel 20 is in its pivoting position, as seen in [Fig. 1 Id], in which the first face 24 bearing the additional elements 38 extends to the opposite side of the opening.

[0142] Thus it is understood that during the operation of lowering the hinged shutter 10, it is not necessary to remove the additional elements carried by the first face of the panel.

[0143] The invention also makes it possible to secure the additional elements by placing them on the inside side of the building.

[0144] Furthermore, the position of the gripping mechanism makes it easier for a user to grasp, thus reducing the risk of falls, as the user no longer has to bend down to grasp the end of the shutter. In addition, the user no longer has to leave the house to close the shutters. The invention also reduces the risk of pinched fingers or improper handling.

[0145] Thus, we take advantage of the hinged shutter as just described in that it solves both the security problems regarding its closure mentioned previously, and also allows for an ornamental or utilitarian exterior surface thanks to one of the faces of the hinged shutter panel being able to remain outside independently of the position of the hinged shutter.

Claims

Demands

1. A hinged shutter (10) configured to be movable by pivoting about a first axis of rotation (A1), between a covered position and an uncovered position of an opening (12) formed in a wall, the hinged shutter (10) comprising at least one peripheral frame (16) delimiting a receiving housing (18) for a panel (20), the panel (20) being movable within the frame (16) by 180° about a second axis of rotation (A2) and such that the panel (20) extends fully within the frame (16) in a neutral position and in a pivoted position at 180° relative to the neutral position, a stop device (30) extending between the panel (20) and the frame (16) such as to allow the panel (20) to rotate within the frame (16) by 180°, in which at least one gripping member (40) of the hinged shutter (10) attached to the panel (20) is mounted pivotally relative to the panel (20),along a pivot axis (P) parallel to the second rotation axis (A2) of the panel (20).

2. Hinged shutter (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the second axis of rotation (A2) of the panel (20) extends parallel to the first axis of rotation (Al) of the hinged shutter (10).

3. Hinged shutter (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gripping member (40) takes the form of a handle block (40) pivoting about the pivot axis (P) and extending into the panel (20).

4. Hinged shutter (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gripping member (40) takes the form of a rod (40) movable in pivoting relative to the panel (20) around the pivot axis (P), the rod (40) extending outside the panel (20).

5. Hinged shutter (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the stop device (30) comprises a first rib (32) which extends along the frame (16) in the receiving housing (18), and a pair of second ribs (34) which extend along the panel (20), opposite each other and such that they are able to cooperate alternately with the first rib (32), the ribs (32, 34) extending parallel to the second axis of rotation (A2).

6. Hinged shutter (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the panel (20) comprises at least one face (24) on which extends at least one fixing element (36) of an additional element (38).

7. Hinged shutter (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the panel (20) is configured such that the face (24) comprising the fixing elements (36) of the additional element (38) extends opposite the wall in the uncovered position of the hinged shutter (10) and extends opposite the opening (12) in the covered position of the hinged shutter (10).

8. Assembly comprising a wall having an opening (12) and a hinged shutter (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the hinged shutter (10) being configured so that it is able to cover or uncover the opening (12) of the wall.

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