Clamping tool

Abstract

The invention relates to a tool (100) for the temporary clamping of two profiles (500, 600) together. The tool comprises: a first member (200) having a fastening element (240), a second member (300), movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and having a fastening member (340) at the head (330). The tool (100) moves between a release position, in which the fastening element (240) and the fastening member (340) are separated, and a locking position in which the fastening element (240) and the fastening member (340) are brought together, each bearing respectively on one of the two profiles. The transition from the unlocked position to the locked position is achieved by a rotation, around the axis of rotation A, of the second member relative to the first member. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig 5.

Description

Title of the invention: Clamping tool Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool for clamping and temporarily holding two profiles together. The tool is particularly suitable for holding a batten attached to a window or door frame in position to allow for subsequent fixing by screwing.

[0002] The invention also relates to a method for assembling two profiles using this tool. Previous technique

[0003] A joinery, whether it be a window, a door, a French window, conventionally comprises a fixed frame and an opening (movable frame) and closes an opening in a wall.

[0004] To achieve a flush finish between the window and door frame and the wall, trim profiles are assembled to the frame profiles. These trim profiles increase the thickness of the window or door frame to accommodate the wall insulation thickness. Therefore, these trim profiles have different dimensions depending on the wall insulation thickness. These trim profiles are commonly, and interchangeably, called extension strips, false extensions, or thickness strips.

[0005] In one embodiment, the added jamb extensions and the frame profiles are made in one piece and form a single unit, called a pre-framed frame. One of the disadvantages of the pre-framed frame is that it is necessary to have as many pre-framed frames as there is wall insulation thickness.

[0006] In one embodiment, the added jambs and the frame profiles are separate parts which are assembled together in the workshop, by screwing, before installation on site. The added strips must then be assembled to the frame profiles in a watertight manner to prevent water infiltration between the profiles, as specified in the NF DTU 36.5 standard of April 2010 currently in force, particularly in its paragraph 5. This standard defines the legal framework for the installation of joinery. To assemble a jamb extension onto a frame profile, the current method consists of: the application of a sealant, such as a paste-like silicone, in a longitudinal groove of the frame profile, designed to receive the added strip, along the entire length of the frame profile, - Inserting the added strip by clipping it into the longitudinal groove of the frame profile, tapping lightly on the added strip to compress the sealant, for example using a hammer, - the clamping and holding in position of the added strip in the longitudinal groove of the frame profile by a plurality of clamps arranged along the two profiles, - the fixing of the added extension to the frame profile by means of screws passing through both the frame profile and the added extension, - the removal of the clamps.

[0007] Although this method allows for the assembly of the frame profile and the extension piece with sufficient sealing between the two parts, it nevertheless presents some drawbacks. The use of clamps does not guarantee controlled and consistent tightening of the extension piece along the entire length of the frame profile. Furthermore, it is necessary to clean off any excess sealant that has seeped out of the longitudinal groove of the frame profile. In addition, using hammers to tap the extension piece creates extra noise, adding to the ambient noise in the workshop. Finally, due to the repetitive assembly and disassembly of the clamps and the use of hammers to tap the extension piece, operators may develop musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Presentation of the invention

[0008] The present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0009] To this end, the present invention proposes a tool for clamping two profiles together, each profile having a longitudinal bearing surface, said tool comprising: - a first member, presenting a first face, a second opposite face and a through opening, - a second member, movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising: • a first body, centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member via the through opening of said first member, • a second body fixedly attached to the first body, positioned on the side of the second face of the first member, and forming a handle for gripping the tool, • a third body, called the head, fixedly attached to the first body, positioned on the side of the first face of the first limb,

[0010] the first member comprising a fastening element extending projecting from the first face and the second member comprising a fastening element at the head, the tool evolving between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fixing element and the fixing member are away from each other, and a so-called locking position in which the fixing element and the fixing member are brought closer together, the transition from the unlocking position to the locking position being effected by a rotation, around the axis of rotation A, of the second member relative to the first member, when the tool is in the locking position, the fixing element is intended to and configured to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface of one of the two profiles and the fixing member is intended to and configured to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface of the other of the two profiles.

[0011] The installation tool according to the invention advantageously allows the two profiles to be temporarily locked together by means of rapid and controlled clamping, with reduced effort for an operator using this installation tool. The arrangement of several installation tools along the length of the profiles allows for constant clamping of the two profiles together along their entire length.

[0012] Such a setting tool makes it possible to avoid using hammers to hit one of the profiles, and thus to limit the surrounding noise in the workshops.

[0013] Moreover, due to its ergonomics and ease of use, operators are less likely to develop musculoskeletal disorders when using it.

[0014] The setting tool can advantageously be made of different materials, such as for example plastic or composite materials, making it light and very easy to handle.

[0015] In particular embodiments, the laying tool may further comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations.

[0016] In particular embodiments, the fastening element extends from the first face of the first member, forming a longitudinal housing provided with a longitudinal rim.

[0017] In particular embodiments, the head of the second member is eccentric with respect to the first body of said second member, and comprises: - a first part which extends over half the circumference of said head, - a rim, at the level of the first part, extending perpendicularly to the axis of rotation A,

[0018] the first part and the rim of the head forming the fastening element.

[0019] In particular embodiments, the first part of the head comprises: - a first flat, straight section, - a second straight, flat section, oriented perpendicularly to the first straight, flat section, and - a third straight, flat portion, in the shape of an arc of a circle, which connects the first straight, flat portion to the second straight, flat portion,

[0020] and the edge comprises: - a first straight portion, at the level of the first flat straight portion of the first part of the head, - a second straight portion, at the level of the second flat straight portion of the first part of the head, and - a third portion, in the shape of an arc of a circle, at the level of the third straight plane portion of the first part of the head, and which connects the first straight portion of the rim to the second straight portion of the rim.

[0021] In particular embodiments, when the tool is in the unlocking position, the clamping member is arranged so that the first flat straight portion of the first part of the head, together with the first straight portion of the associated rim, is opposite the clamping element. When the tool is in the locking position, the clamping member is arranged so that the second flat straight portion of the first part of the head, together with the second straight portion of the associated rim, is opposite the clamping element.

[0022] The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a tool, conforming to at least one of its embodiments, and two profiles, referred to as the first and second profiles, to be assembled, the first profile comprising: - a first longitudinal flat face, - a longitudinal groove designed to receive part of the second profile, open towards the first longitudinal flat face, - a longitudinal bearing surface,

[0023] the second profile comprising: - a longitudinal groove for receiving a longitudinal sealing gasket, - a longitudinal tab configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove of the first profile, - a longitudinal support surface.

[0024] When the second profile is assembled on the first profile, the longitudinal sealing joint in the longitudinal groove of the second profile rests on the first longitudinal flat face of the first profile and the longitudinal tab of the second profile cooperates with the longitudinal groove of the first profile.

[0025] When the tool is in the locking position, the fixing element of the first member of the tool is in contact with the longitudinal bearing surface of one of the two profiles and the fixing element of the second member of the tool is in contact with the bearing surface of the other of the two profiles, compressing the longitudinal sealing joint against the first longitudinal flat face of the first profile.

[0026] Thus, the assembly installation tool allows the two profiles to be locked in position between them, while compressing the longitudinal sealing joint, and allows the second profile to be fixed on the first profile in an efficient position to guarantee water tightness.

[0027] The longitudinal sealing joint used can advantageously be a so-called dry joint. Thus, it is no longer necessary to clean up any excess sealant that may have seeped out of the longitudinal groove of the second joint, as is the case with existing solutions.

[0028] In particular embodiments, the assembly may further comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations.

[0029] In particular embodiments, the first profile is a frame profile and the second profile is an added extension.

[0030] The installation tool thus makes it possible to lock the added extension and the frame profile in position, while compressing the longitudinal sealing joint of the added extension, and to allow its fixing on the frame profile in an efficient position to guarantee the water tightness of the joinery.

[0031] The invention also relates to a method for fixing two profiles, referred to as the first and second profiles, together, by means of a tool conforming to at least one of its embodiments, the first profile comprising: - a first longitudinal flat face, - a longitudinal groove designed to receive part of the second profile, open towards the first longitudinal flat face, - a longitudinal bearing surface,

[0032] the second profile comprising: - a longitudinal groove for receiving a longitudinal sealing gasket, - a longitudinal tab configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove of the first profile, - a longitudinal support surface,

[0033] the method comprising the steps of: - positioning of the second profile on the first profile, so that the longitudinal sealing joint in the longitudinal groove of the second profile rests against the first longitudinal flat face of the first profile and The longitudinal lug of the second profile cooperates with the longitudinal groove of the first profile. - securing the second profile to the first profile using the tool, • positioning of the tool so that the fastening element of the first member is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface of one of the two profiles and the fastening element of the second member is opposite the bearing surface of the other profile, • positioning of the tool in the locked position, so that the fastening element of the first member rests on the longitudinal bearing surface of the associated profile and the fastening element of the second member rests on the bearing surface of the other profile, - The second profile is attached to the first profile by screwing it in place. - Removal of the tool.

[0034] The second profile is held onto the first profile by a simple rotation of the second member relative to the first member in one direction of rotation. The setting tool is removed by a simple rotation of the second member relative to the first member in the opposite direction of rotation. The method of fixing two profiles together using this setting tool is quick and efficient. Brief description of the figures

[0035] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description, given by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the following figures:

[0036] [Fig. 1] represents a photograph of a perspective view of a frame profile according to the invention;

[0037] [Fig.2] illustrates a photograph of a perspective view of a reattached tapping according to the invention;

[0038] [Fig.3] illustrates a photograph of a perspective view of the assembly of the tapped onto the frame profile;

[0039] [Fig.4] illustrates two photographs of a tool according to the invention, in front and rear views. back, for tightening and holding in position the added strike plate of [Fig.2] with the frame profile of [Fig.1], in unlocking position;

[0040] [Fig.5] illustrates a profile photograph of the tool in [Fig.4];

[0041] [Fig.6] illustrates two photographs of perspective views of the tool of [Fig.4];

[0042] [Fig.7] illustrates two photographs of the tool in [Fig.4], in the locked position;

[0043] [Fig.8] shows two photographs illustrating the steps of the fixing process the added piece on the frame profile, using the tool.

[0044] In these figures, identical numerical references from one figure to another designate identical or analogous elements. Furthermore, for reasons of clarity, the drawings are not to scale unless otherwise stated. Description of the implementation methods

[0045] A tool for clamping and holding two profiles in position, according to an exemplary embodiment, is now described and illustrated in Figures 3 to 8. In the following description, the tool for clamping and holding two profiles in position will simply be referred to as tool 100.

[0046] The invention is described in the specific context of one of its preferred fields of application, in which the two profiles are joinery profiles. More precisely, the profiles are a frame profile and a jamb extension. However, nothing precludes, following other examples not detailed here, considering other profiles in other fields of application.

[0047] The frame profile 500 is a hollow profile having a first longitudinal flat face 510, and preferably a second opposite longitudinal flat face 520, as illustrated in [Fig.1].

[0048] According to the invention, the frame profile 500 comprises, as illustrated in [Fig. 1], a longitudinal groove 530. The longitudinal groove 530 extends preferably along the entire length of the frame profile 500. Said longitudinal groove is intended to receive and cooperate with the added extension 600 and thus has a guiding and positioning function for the added extension 600 in the frame profile 500. This longitudinal groove 530 is preferably open towards the first longitudinal flat face 510.

[0049] The frame profile 500 further comprises a longitudinal bearing surface 540. The longitudinal bearing surface 540 extends preferentially over the entire length of the frame profile 500. Said longitudinal bearing surface is intended to form a bearing surface for the tool 100. The longitudinal bearing surface 540 is extended by a longitudinal flange 550. The longitudinal flange 550 is directed towards the second longitudinal flat face of the frame profile. Said longitudinal bearing surface 540 is preferably arranged opposite to the longitudinal groove 530, in other words, that is to say, open towards the second longitudinal flat face 520 of the frame profile. The longitudinal bearing surface 540 is preferably arranged, on the frame profile 500, under the longitudinal groove 530.

[0050] The added extension 600 also takes the form of a longitudinal profile. The added extension 600 has two opposing longitudinal ends, referred to as the first 610 and second 620 longitudinal ends, as illustrated in the [Fig.2]. The two longitudinal ends 610, 620 are connected to each other by a longitudinal edge 630. The longitudinal edge 630 has, between the two longitudinal ends, a width corresponding to a predefined insulation thickness of a wall.

[0051] According to the invention, the added strip 600 comprises, as illustrated in [Fig. 2], a longitudinal groove 640. This longitudinal groove 640 is preferably located at the first longitudinal end 610. Said longitudinal groove 640 is preferably open at the first longitudinal end 610. This longitudinal groove 640 extends preferably along the entire length of the added strip 600. Said longitudinal groove of the added strip 600 is intended to receive a longitudinal sealing gasket 700. When the longitudinal sealing gasket 700 is in place in the longitudinal groove 640, the longitudinal sealing gasket 700 protrudes from the longitudinal groove 640. The longitudinal sealing gasket 700 is preferably a so-called dry gasket.The longitudinal sealing joint 700 is intended to bear against the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500, when the added extension 600 is assembled to the frame profile 500.

[0052] The added extension 600 has a longitudinal tab 650 which extends from the first longitudinal end 610 of the added extension 600. The longitudinal tab 650 is intended to cooperate with the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500.

[0053] Preferably, the longitudinal tab 650 of the added extension 600 and the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500 are assembled by clipping.

[0054] The attached bracket 600 further comprises a longitudinal bearing surface 660. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 is located at the first longitudinal end 610 of the attached bracket 600. This longitudinal bearing surface 660 extends preferentially along the entire length of the attached bracket 600. Said longitudinal bearing surface is intended to form another bearing surface for the tool 100. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the attached bracket 600 is extended by a longitudinal rim 670. The longitudinal rim 670 is directed towards the second end 620 of the attached bracket 600. When the added extension 600 is assembled onto the frame profile 500, as illustrated in [Fig.3], the longitudinal sealing gasket 700 rests on the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500 and the longitudinal tab 650 of the added extension 600 is inserted into the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added extension 600 and the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 are arranged substantially in the same plane.

[0055] The frame profile 500 and the added extension 600 are assembled by screwing.

[0056] Since maintaining the added extension 600 in the frame profile 500, via the cooperation of the longitudinal tab 650 of the added extension 600 in the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500, is not sufficient to screw together the added extension 600 and the frame profile 500, a temporary clamping of said added extension on said frame profile is carried out by the tool 100.

[0057] The tool 100 comprises, as illustrated in figures 3 to 7, a first member 200 and a second member 300 linked together by rotation around an axis of rotation A.

[0058] The first member 200 has a first face 210, as illustrated in view b) of [Fig. 4]. The first member 200 has a second face 220 opposite the first face 210, as illustrated in view a) of [Fig. 4]. The first member 200 has a constant or variable thickness between the first face 210 and the second face 220. In the example illustrated in Figures 4 to 6, the thickness of the first member 200 is not constant.

[0059] The first member 200 further comprises a through opening 230 in its thickness.

[0060] The second member 300 of the tool 100 comprises a first cylindrical body 310, centered on the axis of rotation A. The first body 310 passes through the first member 200, via the through opening 230 of said first member.

[0061] The axis of rotation A is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first face 210 of the first member 200.

[0062] The first body 310 has two ends, a first end 311 located on the side of the first face 210 of the first member 200 and a second end 312 located on the side of the second face 220 of the first member 200.

[0063] In a non-limiting embodiment, the first body 310 is a right cylinder with a circular cross-section.

[0064] The second member 300 comprises a second body 320 fixedly connected to the first body 310. The second body 320 is fixedly connected to the first body 310 at the level of the second end 312 of the first body.

[0065] When two parts are said to be fixedly connected, it is understood that there is no degree of freedom between these two parts, that they are connected and held immobile relative to each other.

[0066] The second body 320 advantageously forms a gripping handle for an operator using the tool 100.

[0067] The second member 300 comprises a third body, called the head 330, fixedly attached to the first body 310. The head 330 is fixedly attached to the first body 310 at the first end 311 of the first body 310. The head 330 has a dimension transverse greater than the dimension of the first body 310 so as to form a shoulder on all or part of the circumference of said first body.

[0068] Thus, the second member 300 is mobile in rotation, relative to the first member 200, around the axis of rotation A, but is not mobile in translation along this axis of rotation A.

[0069] Preferably, the first, second and third bodies 310, 320, 330 of the second member 300 form a single piece.

[0070] The first member 200 of the tool 100 has a fastening element 240 extending in projection from the first face 210 of said first member.

[0071] The fixing element 240 is in the form of a protruding part, extending from the first face 210 of the first member 200, forming a longitudinal housing 250 provided with a longitudinal rim 260.

[0072] According to the embodiment version of the tool, the fixing element 240 is intended to and configured to cooperate with one of the longitudinal bearing surfaces 660, 540 of the added extension 600 or of the frame profile 500.

[0073] In the non-limiting example of the invention, illustrated in [Fig.8], the fixing element 240 is intended to and configured to cooperate with the longitudinal bearing surface 530 of the frame profile 500, as will be described later.

[0074] The second member 300 of the tool 100 has, for its part, a fixing member 340 at the level of the head 330.

[0075] According to the embodiment version of the tool, the fixing member 340 is intended to and configured to cooperate with the other of the longitudinal bearing surfaces 660, 540 of the added extension 600 or of the frame profile 500.

[0076] In the non-limiting example of the invention, illustrated in [Fig.8], the fastening member 340 is intended to and configured to cooperate with the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added bracket 660, as will be described later.

[0077] The tool 100 is configured to move at least between a so-called unlocked position and a so-called locked position. In the unlocked position, the fastening element 240 and the fastening member 340 are moved away from each other. In the locked position, the fastening element 240 and the fastening member 340 are moved closer together.

[0078] The transition from the unlocking position to the locking position, and vice versa, is achieved by a rotation, along the axis of rotation A, of the second member 300 relative to the first member 200.

[0079] The rotation, about the axis of rotation A, of the second member 300 relative to the first member 200 advantageously brings the fastening member 340 closer to the fastening element 240.

[0080] Thus, it is possible to consider the fastening element 240 of the first member 200 as a fixed jaw and the fastening element 340 of the second member 300 as a movable jaw.

[0081] Preferably, the transition from the unlocking position to the locking position, and vice versa, is achieved by a rotation, about the axis of rotation A, of approximately 90° of the second member 300 relative to the first member 200. Figures 4 to 6 illustrate the tool 100 in the unlocking position, with the gripping handle 320 arranged vertically, and [Fig.7] illustrates the tool 100 in the locking position, with the gripping handle 320 arranged horizontally.

[0082] In a preferred embodiment of the tool 100, illustrated in Figures 4 to 7, the head 330 is cylindrical, with a non-circular cross-section. By cross-section, we mean a section in a plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry A.

[0083] The head 330 is eccentric with respect to the first body 310. In other words, the head 330 is not aligned with the axis of rotation A. The head 330 is arranged with respect to the first body 310 so that its axis is offset with respect to the axis of rotation A. As a result, the head has an eccentric function.

[0084] The head 310 form comprises a first part 350, which extends over half the circumference of the head, and a second part which extends over the other half the circumference of the head. The second part is preferably symmetrical to the first part with respect to the axis of the head.

[0085] The first part 350 comprises: - a first flat, straight section 351, - a second straight, flat portion 352, oriented perpendicularly to the first straight, flat portion 351, and - a third straight plane portion 353, in the shape of an arc of a circle, which connects the first straight plane portion 351 to the second straight plane portion 352.

[0086] The first straight planar portion 351 of the first part 350 has a length greater than the second straight planar portion 352.

[0087] The axis of rotation A of the first body 310 is located at the level of the second part of the head 330.

[0088] The head 330 has, at the level of its first part 350, a rim 360. The rim 360 is an element projecting from the first part 350 of the head, and extends from this first part while being oriented radially with respect to said head, that is to say substantially perpendicular to the axis of the head 330 and to the axis of rotation A.

[0089] The rim 360 of the head 330 thus presents: - a first straight portion 361, at the level of the first flat straight portion 351 of the first part 350 of the head 330, - a second straight portion 362, at the level of the second flat straight portion 352 of the first part 350 of the head 330, and - a third portion 363, in the shape of an arc of a circle, at the level of the third straight plane portion 353 of the first part 350 of the head 350, and which connects the first straight portion 361 of the rim 360 to the second straight portion 362 of the rim 360.

[0090] The first part 350 of the head 330 and the rim 360 of the head 330 advantageously form the fixing member 340.

[0091] In this preferred embodiment of the tool, when the tool 100 is in the unlocking position, the fastening member 340 is arranged so that the first straight planar portion 351 of the first part 350, with the first straight portion 361 of the associated rim 360, is opposite the fastening element 240, as illustrated in view b) of [Fig.4]. When the tool 100 is in the locking position, the fastening member 340 is arranged so that the second straight flat portion 352 of the first part 350, with the second straight portion 362 of the associated rim 360, is opposite the fastening element 240, as illustrated in view a) of [Fig.7].

[0092] Since the head 330 is eccentric with respect to the first body 310, the distance between the second straight planar portion 352 of the first part 350 of the head 350 and the longitudinal housing 250 of the fastening element 240, when the tool 100 is in the locking position, is less than the distance between the first straight planar portion 351 of the first part 350 of the head 330 and the longitudinal housing 250 of the fastening element 240, when the tool 100 is in the unlocking position.

[0093] A method for assembling the added extension 600 onto the frame profile 500 using the tool 100 is now described and illustrated in [Fig.8].

[0094] If the tool 100 is not in the unlocking position, the tool 100 is placed in the unlocking position, as illustrated in [Fig.6].

[0095] In a first step, the added strip 600 is positioned on the frame profile 500.

[0096] In an example of implementation, the operator positions the longitudinal tab 650 of the added extension 600 in the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500. The longitudinal tab 650 of the added extension 600 can be inserted into the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile 500 by clipping.

[0097] When the longitudinal tab 650 of the added extension 600 is in position in the longitudinal groove 530 of the frame profile, the longitudinal sealing gasket 700, which protrudes from the longitudinal groove 640 of the added extension 600, bears against the frame profile 500, more precisely against the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500. The longitudinal bearing surface 660 of The added stile 600 and the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 are arranged substantially in the same plane, as illustrated in figures 3 and 8.

[0098] In a second step, the added extension 600 is temporarily blocked on the frame profile 500 by means of one or more tools, depending on the length of the frame profile 500 and the added extension 600.

[0099] In one example of implementation, the operator positions the tool 100 so that the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 and that the fixing member 340 of the second member 300 is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added extension 600, as illustrated in view a) of [Fig.8].

[0100] More specifically, the operator positions tool 100 so that: - the longitudinal edge 260 of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500, - the longitudinal housing 250 of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 is opposite the longitudinal edge 550 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500, - the first straight flat portion 351 of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 is opposite the longitudinal rim 670 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added step 600, - the first straight portion 360 of the rim 360 of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added step 600.

[0101] The tool 100 is dimensioned so that in the unlocking position, the distance between the fixing element 240 and the fixing member 340 is greater than the distance between the bearing surfaces 660, 540 of the added extension 600 and the frame profile 500, as illustrated in view a) of [Fig.8].

[0102] The operator then places the tool 100 in the locking position. The operator rotates the second member 300 around the axis of rotation A, relative to the first member 200, by means of the gripping handle 320, in the direction of rotation R, as illustrated in view b) of [Fig. 8]. In the preferred example, illustrated in view b) of [Fig. 8], the operator moves the gripping handle through a quarter turn, as shown by the arrow. Rotating the gripping handle 320 causes the fastening element 340 of the second member 300 to move closer to the fastening element 240 of the first member 200, until the fastening element 240 of the first member 200 rests on the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 and the fastening element 340 of the second member 300 comes supported on the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added step 600, as illustrated in view b) of [Fig.8].

[0103] More specifically, the tool 100 is dimensioned so that in the locked position: - the longitudinal edge 360 ​​of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200 rests on the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500, - the longitudinal edge 550 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500 rests on the longitudinal housing 250 of the fixing element 240 of the first member 200, - the second straight flat portion 352 of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 is supported on the longitudinal rim 670 extending the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added step 600, - the second straight portion 362 of the rim 360 of the first part 350 of the head 330 of the second member 300 is supported on the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added step 600.

[0104] The tool 100 thus makes it possible to hold and block in position, temporarily, the added extension 600 on the frame profile 500, while compressing the longitudinal sealing gasket 700 of the added extension 600 on the first longitudinal flat face 510 of the frame profile 500. The tool forms, with the frame profile and the added extension, a single unit.

[0105] The operator positions a new tool 100, at a distance from the previous one, for example about every 50 cm.

[0106] The point pressure imposed by each tool 100 generates, over the length of the frame profile 500 and the added extension 600, a conforming positioning for the sealing of the added extension 600 before locking it onto the frame profile 500 by screwing.

[0107] In a third step, the added strip 600 is fixed to the frame profile 500 by screwing.

[0108] A plurality of fixing holes (not shown in the figures) can be made in the frame profile 500 to allow the passage of screws. These fixing holes are through holes so that it is possible to pass a screw through each fixing hole.

[0109] In a final step, each tool 100 is removed.

[0110] The operator places tool 100 in the unlocking position.

[0111] In one embodiment, the operator rotates the second member 300 around the axis of rotation A, relative to the first member 200, by means of the gripping handle 320, in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation R, until it returns to the unlocked position. The rotation of the gripping handle 320 results in a distancing of the fastening element 340 of the second member 300 from the fastening element 240 of the first member 200.

[0112] The operator can remove the tool 100 and can use the tool again to temporarily assemble a new added jamb with a new frame profile.

[0113] The foregoing description clearly illustrates that, through its various features and their advantages, the present invention achieves its objectives. In particular, it presents a lightweight, reusable, and ergonomic tool that allows the extension piece 600 and the frame profile 500 to be locked in position, while simultaneously compressing the longitudinal sealing gasket 700 of the extension piece, and enabling its attachment to the frame profile in an efficient position to ensure the watertightness of the window or door frame. The clamping provided by the tool 100 is rapid, controlled, and consistent, requiring minimal effort from the operator. The tool 100 thus effectively replaces the clamps currently in use.

[0114] The tool can advantageously be made of different materials, such as for example plastic or composite materials.

[0115] In one embodiment of the tool, without limiting the invention, it is entirely possible to consider a different arrangement of the tool. For example, the tool 100 can be configured so that the fastening element 240 of the first member 200 cooperates with the longitudinal bearing surface 660 of the added extension 600 and that the fastening member 340 of the second member 300 cooperates with the longitudinal bearing surface 540 of the frame profile 500.

[0116] In another embodiment of the tool, not shown, said fastening member may be in the form of a lug extending radially from the head. By "radially", we mean perpendicular to the axis of rotation A. The lug is located at a distance from the first end of the first body, and therefore at a distance from the first face of the first member. When the tool is in the unlocked position, the lug is not aligned with the fastening element. When the tool is in the locked position, the lug is aligned with the fastening element.

Claims

1. Demands Assembly comprising a tool (100) and two profiles, referred to as first and second profiles (500, 600), to be assembled, the tool comprising: - a first member (200), presenting a first face (210), a second opposite face (220) and a through opening (230), - a second member (300), movable by rotation relative to said first member, around an axis of rotation A, and comprising: • a first body (310), centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member (200) via the through opening (230) of said first member, • a second body (320) fixedly attached to the first body (310), positioned on the side of the second face (220) of the first member (200), and forming a handle for gripping the tool, • a third body, called the head (330), fixedly attached to the first body (310), positioned on the side of the first face (210) of the first member (200), the first member (200) comprising a fastening element (240) extending projecting from the first face (210) and the second member (300) comprising a fastening element (340) at the head (330), the tool (100) evolving between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are away from each other, and a so-called locking position in which the fixing element (240) and the fixing member (340) are brought closer together, the passage from the unlocking position to the locking position being effected by a rotation, around the axis of rotation A, of the second member (300) relative to the first member (200), the first profile (500) comprising: - a first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal groove (530) intended to receive part of the second profile (600), open towards the first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal support surface (540), the second profile (600) comprising: - a longitudinal groove (640) for receiving a longitudinal sealing gasket (700), - a longitudinal leg (650) configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500), - a longitudinal support surface (660), When the second profile (600) is assembled on the first profile (500), the longitudinal sealing joint (700) in the longitudinal groove (640) of the second profile (600) bears against the first longitudinal flat face (510) of the first profile (500) and the longitudinal tab (650) of the second profile (600) cooperates with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500). When the tool (100) is in the locking position, the fastening element (240) of the first member (200) of the tool (100) bears against the longitudinal bearing surface (540, 660) of one of the two profiles (500, 600) and the fastening member (340) of the second member (300) of the tool (100) bears against the longitudinal bearing surface (660, 540). of the other of the two profiles (600, 500), by compressing the longitudinal sealing joint (700) against the first longitudinal flat face (510) of the first profile (500).

2. Assembly according to claim 1 in which the fastening element (240) of the first member (200) of the tool (100) extends from the first face (210) of the first member (200), forming a longitudinal housing (250) provided with a longitudinal rim (260).

3. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the head (330) of the second member (300) of the tool (100) is eccentric with respect to the first body (310) of said second member, and comprises: - a first part (350) which extends over half a circumference of said head, - a rim (360), at the level of the first part (350), extending perpendicularly to the axis of rotation A, the first part (350) and the rim (360) of the head (330) forming the fixing organ (340).

4. Assembly according to claim 3 wherein the first part (350) of the head (330) comprises: - a first flat, straight section (351), - a second straight, flat portion (352), oriented perpendicularly to the first straight, flat portion (351), and - a third straight, flat portion (353), in the shape of an arc of a circle, which connects the first straight, flat portion (351) to the second straight, flat portion (352), and the rim (360) includes: - a first straight portion (361), at the level of the first flat straight portion (351) of the first part (350) of the head (330), - a second straight portion (362), at the level of the second flat straight portion (352) of the first part (350) of the head (330), and - a third portion (363), in the shape of an arc of a circle, at the level of the third straight plane portion (353) of the first part (350) of the head (330), and which connects the first straight portion (361) of the rim (360) to the second straight portion (362) of the rim (360).

5. Assembly according to claim 4 in which: - when the tool (100) is in the unlocking position, the fastening member (340) is arranged so that the first flat straight portion (351) of the first part (350) of the head (330), with the first straight portion (361) of the associated rim (360), is opposite the fastening element (240), - when the tool (100) is in the locking position, the fixing member (340) is arranged so that the second straight flat portion (352) of the first part (350) of the head (330), with the second straight portion (362) of the associated rim (360), is opposite the fixing element (240).

6. Assembly according to claim 1 wherein the first profile is a frame profile (500) and the second profile is an added extension (600).

7. A method for fastening two profiles, referred to as the first and second profiles (500, 600), together by means of a tool (100), said tool comprising: - a first member (200), having a first face (210), a second opposite face (220), and a through opening (230), - a second member (300), movable by rotation relative to said first member, about an axis of rotation A, and comprising: • a first body (310), centered on the axis of rotation A, passing through the first member (200) via the through opening (230) of said first member, • a second body (320) fixedly attached to the first body (310), disposed on the side of the second face (220) of the first member (200), and forming a handle for gripping the tool, • a third body, referred to as the head (330), fixedly attached to the first body (310), disposed on the side of the first face (210) of the first member (200),The first member (200) includes a fastening element (240) projecting from the first face (210), and the second member (300) includes a fastening member (340) at the head (330). The tool (100) moves between a so-called unlocking position, in which the fastening element (240) and the fastening member (340) are separated, and a so-called locking position, in which the fastening element (240) and the fastening member (340) are brought together. The transition from the unlocking position to the locking position is achieved by a rotation, about the axis of rotation A, of the second member (300) relative to the first member (200). When the tool is in the locking position, the fastening element (240) is designed and configured to bear against the surface. support, longitudinal (540, 660) of one of the two profiles (500, 600) and the fixing member (340) is intended to and configured to bear on the longitudinal bearing surface (660, 540) of the other of the two profiles (600, 500), the first profile (500) comprising: - a first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal groove (530) intended to receive part of the second profile (600), open towards the first longitudinal flat face (510), - a longitudinal support surface (540), the second profile (600) comprising: - a longitudinal groove (640) for receiving a longitudinal sealing gasket (700), - a longitudinal leg (650) configured to cooperate with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500), - a longitudinal support surface (660), the process comprising the steps of: - positioning of the second profile (600) on the first profile (500), so that the longitudinal sealing joint (700) in the longitudinal groove (640) of the second profile (600) rests on the first longitudinal flat face (510) of the first profile (500) and the longitudinal tab (650) of the second profile (600) cooperates with the longitudinal groove (530) of the first profile (500), - holding the second profile (600) onto the first profile (500) using the tool (100), • positioning of the tool (100) so that the fixing element (240) of the first member (200) is opposite the longitudinal bearing surface (540, 660) of one of the two profiles (500, 600) and that the fixing member (340) of the second member (300) is opposite the bearing surface (660, 540) of the other profile (600, 500), • positioning of the tool (100) in the locking position, so that the fastening element (240) the first member (200) is supported on the longitudinal bearing surface (540, 660) of the associated profile (500, 600) and the fastening member (340) of the second member (300) is supported on the longitudinal bearing surface (660, 540) of the other profile (600, 500), The second profile (600) is fixed to the first profile (500) by screwing. Tool removal (100).

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