Set of opening and opening handles including such a set

Abstract

A door handle assembly and a door comprising such an assembly. The invention relates to a door handle assembly (1), comprising a handle having a gripping handle (9). According to the invention, the gripping handle (9) has a dispensing orifice (15) for a disinfectant fluid, and the assembly (1) includes a dispensing device adapted to deliver disinfectant fluid to said dispensing orifice (15) when it is actuation. The invention also relates to a door comprising such an assembly (1). Figure 2

Description

Title of the invention: Door and handle assembly comprising such an assembly technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a door handle assembly and a door comprising such an assembly. Previous technique

[0002] Certain types of viruses transmissible between humans, including SARS-CoV-2, can survive on surfaces for several hours or even several days, depending on the type of surface.

[0003] In particular, the virus exhibits better survival on solid, smooth surfaces than on porous surfaces. Thus, traces of the virus can be found on the surface of many objects, including door handles.

[0004] The transmission of viruses via door handles is therefore particularly widespread.

[0005] Certain public places, including shops, public toilets, bars and restaurants, sports complexes, health establishments, hospitals, etc., make available to the public bottles containing a disinfectant product, typically a hydroalcoholic solution in liquid or gel form.

[0006] However, the distribution of the disinfectant product is subject to the goodwill of the users.

[0007] Certain types of public places, such as health facilities and hospitals, attempt to encourage visitors to use disinfectant by placing such bottles near the entrance doors of patients' rooms.

[0008] Such bottles are typically placed inside the rooms, in order to limit the risk of transmission of viruses to patients by external visitors and to limit the risk of development of nosocomial diseases, and outside the rooms, in the corridor, in order to allow visitors to disinfect their hands when they leave the rooms.

[0009] However, when a visitor enters a patient's room, he grasps the front door handle with his hand, which is not necessarily disinfected.

[0010] There is therefore a need to further encourage users to disinfect their hands, particularly when in public places, in order to limit the risk of virus transmission through door handles. Description of the invention

[0011] The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, and for this purpose relates to an opening handle assembly, comprising a handle having a gripping handle, notable in that said gripping handle has at least one orifice for distributing a disinfectant fluid, said assembly being further notable in that it includes a dispensing device adapted to convey a disinfectant fluid to said at least one orifice for distributing a disinfectant fluid when it is actuation.

[0012] Thus, by providing a handle having a distribution orifice at the level of its gripping handle and by providing to equip the assembly according to the invention with a suitable distribution device to convey a disinfectant fluid to the distribution orifice when it is actuation, the disinfectant product is distributed at the same time as the user grasps the handle of the opening when the distribution device is actuation.

[0013] Thus, thanks to the present invention, users are further encouraged to disinfect their hands when they grasp the handle of an opening, which helps to limit the risk of transmission of viruses via the handles of openings.

[0014] The present invention finds application in particular in health establishments, hospitals, public toilets, construction site toilets not connected to water, stations, airports, shops, bars and restaurants, sports complexes, etc.

[0015] According to optional features of the opening handle assembly according to the invention: - said gripping handle has two bulges arranged on either side of said at least one distribution orifice; - the distance between one of said bulges and said at least one distribution orifice is between approximately 2mm and approximately 3mm; - at least one of said bulges has a height between approximately 5mm and approximately 7mm; - at least one of said swellings has, relative to said distribution orifice, a beveled distal end; - the assembly includes a reservoir intended to contain said disinfectant fluid and a delivery conduit connecting said reservoir to said at least one distribution orifice; - said reservoir is integral with said handle; - said distribution orifice is positioned approximately in the middle of the gripping handle; - said gripping handle has a front face and a rear face intended to be positioned opposite the opening when said handle is mounted on said opening, said at least one distribution orifice being made on said rear face.

[0016] The invention also relates to an opening comprising an assembly of opening handles, notable in that said assembly is according to the invention. Brief description of the drawings

[0017] Other features, objectives and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, for the understanding of which reference should be made to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0018] [Fig-1] shows an example of an embodiment of a door handle assembly according to the invention, seen in perspective from outside the handle.

[0019] [Fig.2] shows the assembly according to the invention in perspective from inside the handle.

[0020] [Fig.3] is a perspective view of the assembly according to the invention, centered on one end of the handle.

[0021] [Fig.4] is an enlargement of area IV of [Fig.2]. Description of the implementation methods

[0022] In the following description, elements having an identical structure or analogous functions are designated by the same reference.

[0023] Reference is made to [Fig.1] showing an example of an embodiment of an assembly 1 of an opening handle according to the invention, seen in perspective from the outside of the handle.

[0024] Assembly 1 includes a handle 3, intended to equip an opening (not shown).

[0025] The opening can refer, for example, to a building door, a French window, a window, a vehicle door, etc.

[0026] The opening is movablely mounted on a fixed part (not shown) between an open position and a closed position.

[0027] The handle 3 is mounted movable relative to the opening between a rest position likely to correspond to the closed position of the opening and an open position likely to correspond to the open position of the opening.

[0028] The handle 3 is intended to be connected to a bolt (not shown) adapted to cooperate with a strike plate carried by the frame when the opening occupies its closed position and to release the strike plate when the opening occupies its open position.

[0029] The opening can be locked and unlocked on the frame by a locking and unlocking mechanism (not shown) external to the assembly 1 according to the invention or integrated directly into the handle 3.

[0030] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the rest position and the opening position of the handle 3 are reached by rotating the handle 3 around a substantially horizontal axis of rotation 5.

[0031] Assembly 1 further includes a reservoir 7 intended to contain a disinfectant product such as a hydroalcoholic solution in liquid or gel form.

[0032] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the reservoir 7 is integral with the handle 3. The reservoir 7 can be fixed to the handle 3, for example by screwing.

[0033] Also, in the illustrated embodiment, the reservoir 7 is mounted in the lower part of the handle 3 when the handle 3 is mounted on the opening it equips. Alternatively, the reservoir 7 can be arranged differently relative to the handle 1, for example in the upper part of the handle 1.

[0034] According to an alternative embodiment not illustrated in the figures, the reservoir 7 is not attached to the handle 3. The reservoir 7 is then, for example, mounted directly in the opening or outside the opening.

[0035] The handle 3 further comprises a gripping handle 9. The gripping handle 9 of the handle 3 consists, for example, of a tubular, hollow body, for example of an overall cylindrical geometric shape.

[0036] The gripping handle 9 has an outer face 11 and an inner face 13 visible in [Fig.2] to which we now refer and showing assembly 1 in perspective from inside handle 3.

[0037] The inner face 13 is arranged directly opposite the opening when the handle 3 is mounted on the opening.

[0038] According to the invention, the gripping handle 9 of the handle 3 has a distribution orifice 15 for the disinfectant fluid.

[0039] The disinfectant fluid distribution orifice 15 can be made on the inner face 13 of the gripping handle 9, as is the case in the example representation given in the figures, which makes it possible to conceal the distribution orifice 15 and to make the handle 3 more aesthetic.

[0040] According to an alternative embodiment not shown in the figures, the gripping handle 9 of the handle 3 has several distribution orifices 15.

[0041] The assembly 1 according to the invention further comprises a distribution device known to those skilled in the art and adapted to convey the disinfectant fluid to the distribution orifice 15 when it is actuation.

[0042] Assembly 1 includes a conveying conduit (not visible) connecting the reservoir 7 to the distribution port 15. For this purpose, an inlet port (not shown) for the disinfectant fluid is made in the handle 3 opposite the outlet of the reservoir 7.

[0043] The presence of the delivery conduit linking the reservoir 7 to the distribution orifice 15 prevents direct contact between the disinfectant product and the handle 3, thus preventing corrosion of the handle 3 from the inside. For example, the delivery conduit can be a flexible conduit made of plastic material.

[0044] Thus, when the dispensing device is activated, the dispensing orifice 15 made on the gripping handle of the handle 3 distributes the disinfectant fluid directly onto the user's hand when they grasp the handle 3. Thus, thanks to the assembly 1, the disinfectant product is applied to the user's hand when they grasp the handle 3 of the opening, which helps to limit the risk of virus transmission via the handle 3.

[0045] Reference is made to [Fig.3], which is a perspective view of assembly 1, centered on one end of handle 3.

[0046] The dispensing device can be operated from outside the handle 3, when the user grasps the handle 3.

[0047] To this end, according to a first embodiment, the dispensing device is mechanically actuated by means of a push button 17 adapted to create a vacuum in the delivery conduit which connects the reservoir 7 to the dispensing orifice 15 when the user exerts pressure on the push button 17.

[0048] The push button 17 is for example mounted at one end 19 of the handle 3 so that the user can operate it with his thumb when he grasps the grip handle 9.

[0049] According to a second embodiment not shown in the figures, the dispensing device is automatically actuated by means of one or more sensors, for example an infrared detector adapted to detect the presence of the user's hand near the gripping handle 9. The sensor can be powered by a battery or an electric battery, for example housed in the assembly 1.

[0050] Reference is made to [Fig.4] showing an enlargement of zone IV of [Fig.2].

[0051] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the gripping handle 9 has two bulges 21, 23 arranged on either side of the distribution orifice 15.

[0052] The presence of the bulges 21, 23 on either side of the dispensing orifice 15 allows the user's hand not to come into contact with the dispensing orifice 15 when delivering the disinfectant product.

[0053] In this way, the risk of disinfectant product spreading on the gripping handle 9 of the handle 3 during the dispensing of the product is limited.

[0054] In one embodiment, the distance Di between the bulge 21 and the distribution orifice 15 is between approximately 2 mm and approximately 3 mm. Similarly, the distance D2 between the bulge 23 and the distribution orifice 15 is between approximately 2 mm and approximately 3 mm.

[0055] This further limits the risk of the disinfectant product spreading on the gripping handle 9 during product dispensing.

[0056] The height H of each or both of the bulges 21, 23 is between approximately 5 mm and approximately 10 mm, for example between approximately 5 mm and approximately 7 mm. Such a range of values ​​further limits the risk of the disinfectant spilling onto the gripping handle 9 during dispensing, while still allowing the dispensing orifice 15 to deliver the product with sufficient force.

[0057] According to one feature of the invention, the distribution orifice 15 can be positioned substantially in the middle of the gripping handle 9 of the handle 3. This makes it possible to obtain sufficient ejection power.

[0058] In one embodiment, the bulges 21, 23 each have a proximal end 25 and a distal end 27 relative to the distribution orifice 15. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the distal ends 27 of the bulges 21, 23 are beveled. This allows for a good grip on the handle 9, thus providing comfortable use of the handle 3. Alternatively, only one of the bulges 21, 23 may be beveled at its distal end 27.

[0059] The present invention is intended, for example, to equip openings in healthcare facilities, hospitals, public toilets, construction site toilets not connected to water, train stations, airports, shops, bars and restaurants, sports complexes, etc. However, the present invention can be adapted to vehicle openings, in particular to the doors of motor vehicles.

[0060] In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the disinfectant product is contained in the reservoir 7 carried by the assembly 1. However, according to an alternative embodiment not shown in the figures, the assembly 1 may not include a reservoir 7, the handle 3 then being supplied with disinfectant product by an external device, for example a device mounted directly in the opening or outside the opening.

[0061] As will be understood, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments of this opening handle assembly and this opening comprising such an assembly, described above solely by way of illustrative examples, but on the contrary it encompasses all variants involving the technical equivalents of the means described as well as their combinations if these fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims

Demands

1. Assembly (1) of opening handle, comprising a handle (3) having a gripping handle (9), said gripping handle (9) having at least one dispensing orifice (15) of a disinfectant fluid, said assembly (1) having a dispensing device adapted to convey a disinfectant fluid to said at least one dispensing orifice (15) when actuation and being characterized in that said gripping handle (9) has two bulges (21, 23) arranged on either side of said at least one dispensing orifice (15).

2. Assembly (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the distance (DB D2) between one of said bulges (21, 23) and said at least one distribution orifice (15) is between approximately 2mm and approximately 3mm.

3. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one of said bulges (21, 23) has a height (H) between about 5mm and about 7mm.

4. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one of said bulges (21, 23) comprises, relative to said distribution orifice (15), a beveled distal end (27).

5. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises a reservoir (7) for containing said disinfectant fluid and a conveying conduit connecting said reservoir (7) to said at least one dispensing port (15).

6. Assembly (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that said reservoir (7) is integral with said handle (3).

7. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said distribution orifice (15) is positioned substantially in the middle of the gripping handle (9).

8. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said gripping handle (9) has a front face (11) and a rear face (13) intended to be positioned opposite the opening when said handle (3) is mounted on said opening, said at least one distribution orifice (15) being made on said rear face (13).

9. Opening comprising an assembly (1) of opening handle, characterized in that said assembly (1) is according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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