Pergola comprising an assembly system and associated assembly method

Abstract

Pergola comprising an assembly system and associated assembly method The invention relates to a pergola (1) comprising a beam (100), an assembly system (2) comprising a connecting support (20), a holding module (21) comprising a locking opening (210), a fixing member (22) mounted on the beam (100), the assembly system (2) having a mounting configuration in which the first portion (210a) of the locking opening (210) allows the passage of first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22), and a holding configuration, in which the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) at least partly surrounds the second portion (22b) of the fixing member (22), blocking the passage of the first portion (22a) of said fixing member (22), so as to hold the beam (100) in position. Figure for abstract: Fig. 2.

Description

Title of the invention: Pergola comprising an assembly system and associated assembly method Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of pergolas. It finds a particularly advantageous application in the field of pergolas with adjustable slats, also known as bioclimatic pergolas. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Pergolas are outdoor structures typically intended to provide shelter from the sun and / or bad weather. A pergola generally comprises a frame comprising at least one beam, and more generally four beams. This frame typically extends in a substantially horizontal plane and may be supported by at least one substantially vertical post or other supporting structures, for example the wall of a building. As illustrated in [Fig.l], many pergola arrangements may exist depending on the existing or non-existing supporting structures.

[0003] The frame is generally configured to accommodate crosspieces, slats, for example adjustable ones, a roof or a canvas, in order to provide shelter from the sun and / or bad weather, and / or to serve as a support for plants.

[0004] For the assembly of the frame, each beam is assembled for example to a post and / or another beam. These assemblies are generally made using sleeves or other connection systems, which are screwed on the installation site of the pergola. These solutions require difficult handling, in particular due to the handling of the beams. Indeed, the beam is generally held in position on the post during assembly. This operation is generally carried out at height and presents risks for the people installing the pergola. These difficult handling operations on site require the presence of two people and can also cause assembly defects, which can impact the resistance to wind and bad weather of the pergola.

[0005] Document WO2021214671 A1 discloses a pergola comprising a system for assembling a beam on a post. The beam is connected to a plate having hooks. The post is topped with a crown on which the hooks rest to hold the beam in position. This solution remains quite difficult to implement due to having to handle the beam precisely while the installer is at a height, typically at the top of a ladder. Furthermore, this solution remains relatively modular to allow for different pergola arrangements, as illustrated in [Fig.l].

[0006] An object of the present invention is therefore to improve an assembly between two beams of a pergola. One objective of the invention may more particularly be to propose a solution facilitating and / or making the assembly of a pergola more reliable. An objective of the invention may, as an alternative or in addition, be to propose a solution reinforcing the structure of the pergola.

[0007] Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following description and accompanying drawings. It is understood that other advantages may be incorporated. SUMMARY

[0008] To achieve this objective, according to a first aspect, a pergola is provided comprising: - a frame comprising at least one beam, - a system for assembling the at least one beam of the frame comprising a connecting support on which the at least one beam is mounted.

[0009] Advantageously, the assembly system further comprises: - a holding module arranged on, and preferably in, the connecting support and comprising at least one opening, called a locking opening, having a first portion, preferably a lower portion, having a section 01 and a second portion, preferably an upper portion, having a section 02 lower than the section 01, - at least one fixing member mounted on the at least one beam, the fixing member comprising a first portion having a cross section SI and a second portion having a cross section S2 smaller than the cross section SI.

[0010] The assembly system has a mounting configuration and a holding configuration such that: - in the mounting configuration, the holding module is in a first position relative to the connecting support, and the first portion of the locking opening allows the passage of the first and second portions of the fixing member, so as to mount the beam on the connecting support, - in the holding configuration, the holding module is in a second position relative to the connecting support, the second position being offset from the first position relative to the connecting support, so that the second portion of the locking opening at least partly surrounds the second portion of the fixing member, blocking the passage of the first portion of said fixing member, so as to hold the beam in position on the connecting support.

[0011] Thus, the “barrel” shaped openings of the holding module allow the mounting the beam and then holding it in place by simply moving the holding module between the two mounting and holding configurations. The beam can thus be locked in position in a simplified and more reliable way compared to existing solutions. The handling time of the beam is also reduced. The assembly of the pergola is therefore simplified and more reliable and therefore the resulting pergola is more reliable.

[0012] Thanks to this barrel shape and the holding module being offset in the holding configuration, the holding module can lock the beam once mounted on the connecting support. The holding of the beam is made more reliable compared to solutions implementing a simple support of the beams on a connecting support. The pergola is also made structurally more resistant to wind and bad weather.

[0013] Furthermore, this assembly system allows modularity in terms of possible pergola arrangements. It is therefore compatible with a plurality of possible installation configurations, which is advantageous for installing a pergola next to an existing building.

[0014] In addition, this assembly system allows pre-assembly in the workshop or factory, so as to limit the number of actions to be carried out on the installation site. The assembly of the pergola is therefore further simplified and made more reliable and therefore the resulting pergola is further reliable. The fixing member can in particular be pre-fixed to the beam in the workshop or factory.

[0015] Another aspect relates to a method of mounting a pergola, the method comprising: - a mounting of a holding module on, and preferably in, a connecting support in a first position, the holding module comprising at least one opening, called a locking opening, having a first portion, preferably a lower portion, having a section 01 and a second portion, preferably an upper portion, having a section 02 lower than the section 01, - a mounting of at least one beam on the connecting support, the at least one beam comprising at least one fixing member comprising a first portion having a cross section SI and a second portion having a cross section S2 smaller than the cross section SI, said mounting comprising, in a mounting configuration in which the holding module is in the first position, an insertion of the first and second portions of the fixing member through the first portion of the locking opening, - a transition from the mounting configuration to a holding configuration, comprising a movement of the holding module relative to the connecting support, to move the holding module into a second position wherein the second portion of the locking opening at least partly surrounds the second portion of the fixing member, blocking the passage of the first portion of said fixing member, so as to hold the beam in position on the connecting support.

[0016] The holding module, the connecting support and the fixing members are thus part of an assembly system. This method has the effects and advantages described in relation to the first aspect of the invention. It is therefore understood that the assembly of the pergola is simplified and made more reliable. The method also makes it possible to obtain a structurally more robust pergola. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] The aims, objects, as well as the characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly from the detailed description of an embodiment thereof which is illustrated by the following accompanying drawings in which:

[0018] [Fig.l] [Fig.l] shows different examples of pergola arrangements.

[0019] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] represents a perspective view of an angle of the pergola according to an example of realization.

[0020] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] represents a perspective view of the holding module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] [Fig.4A] Figures 4A to 4E represent steps of mounting the holding module and two beams on the connecting support according to an example embodiment.

[0022] [Fig.4B] [Fig.4C] [Fig.4D] [Fig.4E]

[0023] [Fig.5A] Figures 5A to 5E represent steps of pre-assembly of the fixing member on the beam, and the complementary face of the fixing member on the holding module and the connecting support, according to an example of embodiment.

[0024] [Fig.5B][Fig.5C][Fig.5D][Fig.5E]

[0025] [Fig.6A] Figures 6A and 6B represent a face-mounted attachment of the holding module to the connecting support, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0026] [Fig.6B]

[0027] [Fig.7A] Figures 7A to 7D represent steps in the assembly of complementary elements of the pergola, according to an example embodiment.

[0028] [Fig.7B][Fig.7C][Fig.7D]

[0029] [Fig.8A] Figures 8A to 8G represent a variant in which the connecting support is offset relative to a post, and its assembly steps, as well as an example in which the frame of the pergola is leaning against a wall, according to exemplary embodiments.

[0030] [Fig.8B][Fig.8C][Fig.8D][Fig.8E][Fig.8F][Fig.8G]

[0031] [Fig.9A] Figures 9A to 9D represent steps in manufacturing the module of maintenance illustrated in Figures 4A to 4E, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] [Fig.9B][Fig.9C][Fig.9D]

[0033] [Fig.10A] Figures 10A and 10B represent a variant of the holding module, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] [Fig.lOB]

[0035] [Fig. 11] [Fig. 11] represents another variant of holding, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] [Fig. 12] [Fig. 12] represents the fixing member, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] [Fig. 13A] Figures 13A and 13B represent a side view and a sectional view in a horizontal plane of the connecting support, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] [Fig.l3B]

[0039] The drawings are given as examples and are not limiting of the invention. They constitute schematic representations of principle intended to facilitate the understanding of the invention and are not necessarily on the scale of practical applications. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Before commencing a detailed review of embodiments of the invention, optional features are set out below which may optionally be used in combination or alternatively.

[0041] According to one example, the second portion of the locking opening is an upper portion, and the first portion of the locking opening is a lower portion, the second position of the holding module being lowered relative to the first position.

[0042] Thus, the holding module can be moved from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration by a vertical movement, and in particular by gravity. It is understood that the holding configuration is thus maintained by gravity, which makes the holding of the beam more reliable. In addition, mounting is further facilitated.

[0043] According to one example, the frame comprises at least two beams, the assembly system being configured to assemble the at least two beams with the connecting support. Each beam can then comprise at least one fixing member configured to cooperate with the holding module.

[0044] According to one example, the holding module is arranged in the connecting support, the connecting support comprising at least one opening, called a passage opening, positioned opposite the first portion of the locking opening in the mounting configuration and opposite the second portion of the locking opening in the holding configuration, the passage opening being configured to allow the passage of the first and second portions of the fixing member. Thus, a part of the support A connecting element is arranged between a part of the support module and the beam, at least in the support configuration. The beam's support force is better absorbed by the connecting support and not only by the support module. The risk of twisting during assembly and / or use of the support module is limited. In addition, the support module can thus be protected from the weather. The pergola is therefore structurally reinforced and made more reliable.

[0045] The openings of the holding module and the connecting support are configured together to obtain the mounting and holding configurations. It is therefore understood that these openings are at least partly opposite each other two by two between the holding module and the connecting support.

[0046] Preferably, the section of the passage opening of the connecting support has a section approximately equal to the section 01 of the locking opening and greater than the section 02 of the locking opening.

[0047] According to one example, the passage opening has a circumference acting as a stop for the second portion of the fixing member so as to retain the beam by gravity, at least in the mounting configuration. Thus, the weight of the beam is at least partly supported by the connecting support in the mounting configuration. The movement of the holding module is thus facilitated when moving from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, by limiting the transfer of the weight of the beam.

[0048] According to one example, the connecting support has a side wall delimiting at least in part an interior volume, the side wall facing the beam and comprising the passage opening, and in which the holding module is configured to be arranged in the interior volume against the side wall. The force for holding the beams is thus taken up by the interior of the support and against the side walls.

[0049] According to one example, the holding module comprises at least one plate, and preferably two plates, each comprising at least one, and preferably several, locking openings. The plate makes it possible to distribute the holding force by the holding module. This is particularly advantageous for taking up the holding force of the beam from the inside of the support and against the side wall.

[0050] According to one example, each plate comprises at least four openings as introduced previously.

[0051] According to one example, the holding module comprising two plates, the holding module further comprises a base securely connecting the two plates. The transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration can thus be coordinated for the two beams. In addition, the base reinforces the holding module. The risk of twisting during assembly and / or of the holding module is further limited. The assembly of the beams two by two is further reinforced.

[0052] According to one example, the bottom extends over a distance substantially greater than or equal to 50% of the length of the plates, in a main extension direction of the plates, for example in the vertical direction.

[0053] According to one example, the two plates are distinct from one another. More particularly, the two plates are not connected to one another by another element of the holding module.

[0054] According to one example, the base and the two plates form a single-piece assembly. The holding module is thus more resistant, in particular to torsional forces.

[0055] According to one example, the holding module comprises at least one bracket mounted on the reinforcement plate and arranged between the plates

[0056] According to one example, the holding module further comprises two ribs mounted on the bottom, and extending between the two plates, the two ribs being spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, preferably on either side of the reinforcing plate. The ribs further reinforce the holding module by increasing its resistance to torsion. This is therefore particularly advantageous for a pergola more exposed to the weather, having greater wind resistance.

[0057] According to one example, each bracket is fixed, preferably by welding, to the reinforcement plate.

[0058] According to one example, the pergola further comprises a post configured to support the frame, and wherein the connecting support is a portion of said post or the connecting support is offset from said post or a supporting structure. Indeed, the connecting support is not necessarily mounted on a post. The connecting support does not necessarily require a separate mechanical support, unlike existing solutions in which the beam simply rests on the connecting support. The assembly system is therefore compatible with different pergola arrangements, depending on the needs.

[0059] According to an example, the frame comprising at least two beams, the assembly system being configured to assemble the at least two beams, and the connecting support being offset from said post, the connecting support comprises at least one first passage opening facing a first beam and at least one second passage opening facing a second beam, the first and second passage openings being offset relative to each other in projection in the vertical direction. Thus, when the connecting support is offset, it can be mounted on the first beam and rests on this beam for mounting the second beam, resting on the offset connecting support. Due to these supports of the second beam on the connecting support, and of the connecting support on the first beam, the offset in z of the passage openings allows good alignment beams once assembled.

[0060] According to one example, the fixing member is a screw comprising a third threaded portion configured to screw the fixing member onto the beam, and in which the first portion is a head of the screw, the second portion is arranged between the first and third portions and is not threaded. The fixing member is thus mounted by screwing the third portion and leaves the first portion free for its cooperation with the holding module, and where appropriate with the connecting support. The third threaded portion further allows pre-fixing of the fixing member in the factory or workshop, for example by partially screwing the third portion into the beam.

[0061] According to one example, the at least two beams are made of metal, and preferably aluminum.

[0062] According to one example, the at least one post and / or the connecting support is / are made of metal, and preferably of aluminum.

[0063] According to one example, the holding module and / or the fixing member is / are made of metal, and preferably of stainless steel.

[0064] According to one example, when mounting the at least one beam on the connecting support, the insertion of the first and second portions of the fixing member through the first portion of the locking opening comprises at least, and preferably only, a translation of the beam in an insertion direction, preferably a horizontal insertion direction.

[0065] According to one example, when moving from the mounting configuration to a holding configuration, the movement of the holding module comprises at least, and preferably only, a translation in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction, preferably a vertical direction.

[0066] According to one example, the connecting support comprising at least one opening, called a passage opening, positioned opposite the first portion of the locking opening in the mounting configuration and opposite the second portion of the locking opening in the holding configuration, the passage opening being configured to allow the passage of the first and second portions of the fixing member, the mounting of the beam comprises an insertion of the first and second portions of the fixing member through the passage opening of the connecting support.

[0067] According to one example, at least following the transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, a portion of the connecting support is disposed between a portion of the holding module and the beam.

[0068] As described above, the pergola thus obtained is therefore structurally reinforced and made more reliable.

[0069] According to one example, the assembly of the at least two beams follows the assembly of the module holding in the connecting support.

[0070] According to one example, the method comprises, prior to mounting the holding module and mounting the at least one beam, mounting a post comprising the connecting support.

[0071] According to one example, the method comprises, prior to the assembly of the holding module and the assembly of the at least one beam, an assembly of a post followed by a support of a beam on the post, the connecting support being, during the assembly of the holding module and the assembly of a second beam on the connecting support, arranged offset from the post.

[0072] Indeed, as presented previously, the connecting support is not necessarily mounted on a post. The mounting method can therefore make it possible to achieve different pergola arrangements, depending on requirements.

[0073] According to one example, the fixing member being a screw comprising a third threaded portion configured to screw the fixing member onto the beam, the first portion being a head of the screw, the second portion being arranged between the first and third portions and not being threaded, the method comprises, prior to mounting the beam on the connecting support, screwing at least a portion of the third threaded portion into the beam. The fixing member is thus pre-fixed onto the beam, for example in a workshop or factory. It is thus possible to use tools available in the workshop developing a lot of torque, for example impact drills. The fixing of the holding member is thus improved, which further structurally reinforces the pergola obtained. This is particularly advantageous for screwing the fixing member into the beams' sockets.The maintenance of the beams can thus be improved compared to existing solutions.

[0074] According to one example, the fixing member being a screw comprising a third threaded portion configured to fix the fixing member to the beam by screwing, the first portion being a head of the screw, the second portion being arranged between the first and third portions and not being threaded, prior to mounting the beam on the connecting support, the third threaded portion is only partially screwed into the beam, and, following the transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, the method comprises additional screwing of the third threaded portion onto the beam. This thus allows pre-fixing of the holding member in the workshop or factory by partial screwing, in order to facilitate the passage of the fixing member into the holding module and, where appropriate, into the support. The additional screwing makes it possible to improve the holding of the beam in the holding configuration.

[0075] According to one example, the method comprises, following the transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, a fixing, preferably by screwing, of the support module to the connecting support. This further improves the beam support. The pergola's resistance to bad weather is also improved.

[0076] According to one example, the screwing of the third threaded portion is carried out in the workshop or in an equivalent manner in the factory.

[0077] According to one example, at least the assembly of the holding module, the assembly of the at least two beams and the transition from the assembly configuration to the holding configuration, and where appropriate the additional screwing of the third threaded portion, and where appropriate the fixing of the holding module, are carried out on the installation site of the pergola.

[0078] In the remainder of the description, the term "on" does not necessarily mean "directly on". Thus, when it is indicated that a part or member A is supported "on" a part or member B, this does not mean that the parts or members A and B are necessarily in direct contact with each other. These parts or members A and B may be either in direct contact or be supported on each other by means of one or more other parts. The same applies to other expressions such as, for example, the expression "A acts on B", which may mean "A acts directly on B" or "A acts on B by means of one or more other parts".

[0079] In the present patent application, the term mobile corresponds to a rotational movement or a translational movement or even to a combination of movements, for example the combination of a rotation and a translation.

[0080] In the present patent application, when it is indicated that two parts are distinct, this means that these parts are separate. They can be: - positioned at a distance from each other, and / or - movable relative to each other and / or - integral with each other by being fixed by added elements, this fixing being removable or not.

[0081] A single-piece unit cannot therefore be made up of two separate parts.

[0082] In the present patent application, the term "integral" used to qualify the connection between two parts means that the two parts are linked / fixed relative to each other, according to all degrees of freedom, unless explicitly specified differently. For example, if it is indicated that two parts are integral in translation according to a direction X, this means that the parts can be movable relative to each other, possibly according to several degrees of freedom, excluding the freedom in translation according to the direction X. In other words, if one part is moved according to the direction X, the other part performs the same movement.

[0083] In the following detailed description, use may be made of terms such as “horizontal”, “vertical”, “longitudinal”, “transverse”, “upper”, “lower”, “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “rear”, “inside”, “outside”. These terms must be interpreted relatively in relation to the normal position of the pergola.

[0084] A reference will also be used whose longitudinal or rear / front direction corresponds to the X axis, the transverse or right / left direction corresponds to the Y axis and the vertical or bottom / top direction corresponds to the Z axis.

[0085] For the purposes of this disclosure, the expression "A and / or B" means (A), (B), or (A and B). For the purposes of this disclosure, the expression "A, B and / or C" means (A), (B), (C), (A and B), (A and C), (B and C), or (A, B and C).

[0086] A parameter “substantially equal / greater / less than” a given value means that this parameter is equal / greater / less than the given value, within plus or minus 10% of this value. A parameter “substantially between” two given values ​​means that this parameter is at least equal to the smallest given value, within plus or minus 10% of this value, and at most equal to the largest given value, within plus or minus 10% of this value.

[0087] The pergola 1 and its assembly method are now described according to several examples of embodiments with reference to the figures.

[0088] With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the pergola 1 comprises a frame 10, for example configured to receive crosspieces, blades, for example adjustable, a roof or a canvas. [Fig.7D] illustrates an example of a pergola 1 comprising blades adjustable in rotation around an axis AL

[0089] The frame 10 comprises at least one and preferably several beams 100, preferably extending in a substantially horizontal plane. At least one beam 100 preferably extends in a horizontal plane. In the following, it is considered, without limitation, that the pergola 1 comprises several beams 100.

[0090] The pergola 1 may further comprise at least one post 11 configured to support the frame 10. It may be provided that the pergola 1 is completely leaning between two walls 3. The pergola 1 may thus not comprise a post 11.

[0091] In order to mount the beams 100 to form the frame 10, the beams 100 may be assembled at least two by two. A beam 100 may be mounted alone on a post 11 or a wall 3. Preferably, the beams 100 are assembled two by two, for example in a corner 1a of the pergola 1, as illustrated in [Fig.2], or in continuity with each other.

[0092] For this, the pergola 1 comprises an assembly system 2. The assembly system 2 comprises a connecting support 20 on which at least one and preferably at least two beams 100 can be mounted. The connecting support 20 preferably at least partially supports the beam(s) 100. The system assembly 2 further comprises a holding module 21 mounted on the connecting support 20, for example illustrated in [Fig.3], and a fixing member 22 mounted on each beam 100.

[0093] With reference to Figures 3 to 4E, the holding module 21 comprises at least one locking opening 210 configured to receive the fixing member 22 and lock it in position so as to hold the beam 100. The locking opening 210 has a first portion 210a and a second portion 210b. The section 01 of the first portion 210a is strictly greater than the section 02 of the second portion 210b, these sections being taken in a plane perpendicular to the movement of the beam 100, described below, and for example taken in a vertical plane. Equivalently, the locking opening 210 has a so-called “barrel” shape. Preferably, and as described in a non-limiting manner hereinafter, the holding module 21 comprises several locking openings 210 per beam 100 that it will hold, and preferably at least four locking openings 210 for a beam 100.The holding module 21 preferably comprises at least as many locking openings 210 as there are fixing members 22 per beam 100.

[0094] As illustrated in [Fig. 12], the fixing member 22 comprises a first portion 22a, for example a screw head, and a second portion 22b. The first portion 22a has a cross-section S1 greater than the cross-section S2 of the second portion 22b. Here again, the cross-sections are taken in a plane perpendicular to the movement of the beam, and more particularly along a vertical plane. These differences in section allow the assembly system 2 to have a mounting configuration and a configuration for holding the beams.

[0095] In the mounting configuration, the holding module 21 is arranged in a first position relative to the connecting support 20. The portion 210a of the locking opening 210, by its section 01, allows the passage of the first 22a and second 22b portions of the fixing member 22 for each beam 100. The section 01 is more particularly at least equal to the cross section SI of the first portion 22a of the fixing member 22. Thus, the beam 100 is mounted on the connecting support 20.

[0096] In the holding configuration, the holding module 21 is moved into a second position. In this second position, the second portion 210b of the locking opening 210 at least partially surrounds the second portion 22b of the fixing member 22. The second section 02 of the portion 210b of the locking opening 210 is more particularly smaller than the cross section SI of the first portion 22a of the locking member 22. Thus, the holding module 21 blocks the passage of the first portion 22a of the fixing member 22. The beam 100 is thus locked onto the connecting support 20 by the holding module 21.

[0097] An example of assembly is more particularly described with reference to Figures 4A to 4E. In this example, the connecting support 20 is a portion of the post 11 supporting the frame 10. According to this example, the post 11 and the connecting support 20 may have side walls 200, 204 delimiting at least in part an interior volume 202. The interior volume 202 may be partly open so as to be able to access the interior volume 202. This facilitates the handling of the holding module 21. As will be described later, the connecting support 20 may be used without the presence of a post 11 or in a manner offset from a post 11.

[0098] As illustrated in [Fig.4A], the holding module 21 is mounted on the connecting support 20. Preferably, the holding module 21 is mounted in the connecting support 20, for example by translation in a vertical direction as illustrated by the arrow F1. In the following, it is considered, without limitation, that the holding module 21 is arranged inside the support 20.

[0099] The holding module 21 can be arranged in the connecting support 20 until the locking openings 210 coincide with passage openings 201 of the connecting support 20, as illustrated in FIGS. 4B and 4C. Thus, the holding module being arranged in the support 20, the fixing member 22 can pass through the support 20 via a passage opening 201 to reach the locking opening 210. The connecting support 20 can comprise at least as many passage openings 201 as there are fixing members 22 per beam 100.

[0100] In the mounting configuration, the first portion 210a of the locking opening 210 may be opposite the passage opening 201. The beams 100 are then mounted on the connecting support 20, for example as illustrated in [Fig.4D]. For this, each beam 100 can be translated in a horizontal direction X or Y so as to insert the fixing member 22 into the holding module 21. More particularly, the first portion 22a and at least part of the second portion 22b are passed through a locking opening 210 and where appropriate a passage opening 201. The periphery 201a of the passage opening 201, and more particularly its lower periphery, can serve as a stop to support the second portion 22b of the fixing member 22. The beam 100 is thus retained by gravity, at least in the mounting configuration and preferably also in the holding configuration.

[0101] As illustrated in [Fig.4E] and 5E, the holding module 21 can then be moved to move the assembly system 2 into its holding configuration. According to a preferred example, the transition from the assembly configuration to the holding configuration is made by moving the holding module in the Z direction, and more particularly downwards. It is possible to imagine as an alternative, although this is not preferred, that the holding module 21 is moved in a horizontal plane, or that the holding module 21 is raised to move into the holding configuration. In the following, it is considered, without limitation, that the holding module 21 is lowered between the mounting configuration and the holding configuration.

[0102] As illustrated by Figures 5A to 5C, the beam 100 comprises at least one and preferably several fixing members 22, for example four. Each fixing member 22 can be fixed in the beam 100, for example by screwing. For this, the beam 100 can comprise, in the translation direction x, y of the beam 100, a socket 100a configured to receive the fixing member 22. As illustrated in [Fig. 12], the fixing member can comprise a third threaded portion 22c configured to be inserted into the socket 100a.

[0103] Prior to mounting the beam 100 on the connecting support 20, the fixing member 22 can be screwed at least partially into the beam 100. The third portion 22c can be partially and preferably entirely screwed into the alveovis, as illustrated in [Fig.5B]. The first portion 22a and the second portion 22b of the fixing member 22 then protrude from the beam 100 for their insertion into the holding module 21 and the connecting support 20. This operation can be carried out in the factory or in the workshop in order to use tools developing a high torque, for example an impact drill. Thus the tapping of the alveovis 100a can be carried out upstream of the installation of the pergola 1 on the installation site.

[0104] As illustrated in [Fig.5C], the fixing members 22 can then be partially unscrewed for mounting the beam 100. This makes it easier to mount the beam 100 and to switch from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration.

[0105] As illustrated by [Fig.5D] and 5E, during assembly of the beam 100, and once the holding module 21 has been lowered, the second portion 210b of the locking opening 210 can surround the second portion 22b of the fixing member. Preferably, the second portion 22b of the fixing member 22 is not threaded. This is particularly advantageous for carrying out additional screwing of the fixing member 22. As illustrated in [Fig.5E], the fixing member 22 can in fact be screwed after passing into the holding configuration, so that the first portion 22a comes to bear against the holding module 21. The beam 100 can thus be secured to the connecting support 20 and to the holding module 21.

[0106] As an alternative to a screw 22, it is possible to provide that the fixing member 22 is a pin, for example, the head 22a of which has a cross-section greater than that of the body 22b.

[0107] As illustrated in Figures 6A and 6B, the holding module 21 can be fixed, preferably directly, to the connecting support 20, for example by screws 216. This makes it possible to further reinforce the structure of the pergola 1 and to make the holding of the beam 100 more reliable. The holding module 21 can therefore comprise holes 217 for the passage of these screws 216. The screws 216 can come directly into the connecting support 20.

[0108] As illustrated by Figures 7A to 7D, additional elements of the pergola 1 can then be mounted, for example to seal the junction between the beams 100 and / or manage water flow. A cover 110 can close the post 11 and thus close the interior volume 202. Gutters 12, 13 can be mounted on the beams 100. A cover 14 can cover the connecting support 20 to limit the penetration of water inside. Closures 15 can be inserted at the level of the beams 100. As illustrated in [Fig.7D], blades 16 can then be arranged on the frame 10.

[0109] According to a variant, the connecting support 20 may not be mounted directly on a post 11 or may not be part of the post 11. The connecting support 20 may be arranged offset from a post 11 to obtain an offset pergola, as shown in [Fig.8F]. The connecting support may be used to make a junction between a beam and a supporting structure, for example wall 3, and / or a junction between two beams 101, one beam being leaning against the wall 3, as illustrated for example in [Fig.8G]. This results in a leaning pergola 1.

[0110] The assembly of the pergola 1 according to this example can repeat the same steps and characteristics as described previously. As illustrated in [Fig.8B], for an offset pergola, the beam 100 can be mounted on a post 11. In the case of a leaning pergola, the beam 100 can be fixed to the wall 3. The connecting support 20 can then be mounted, possibly directly with the holding module 21, on the beam 100 already mounted, according to the methods described previously, and as illustrated in [Fig.8B]. A second beam 100 can then be mounted on the connecting support 20 and the holding module 21, according to the methods described previously. This is for example illustrated by [Fig.8C]. Once the two beams 100 are mounted, the holding module 21 can be lowered into its holding configuration, as shown for example in [Fig.8D].The additional elements of the pergola 1 can then be installed as described previously and for example illustrated by figures 8E and 8F.

[0111] In this example, the second beam is supported on the connecting support 20, and the connecting support is supported on the first beam 100 fixed on the post 11 or the wall 3. To obtain good alignment of the beams 100 once mounted, the passage openings 201 of the connecting support 20 are preferably offset in Z between the two beams 100. As illustrated in [Fig.8A], it can be seen that the upper passage opening 201' opens for a wall 200 on the upper end of the connecting support 20 (the opening is therefore not closed in this example), while the upper passage opening 201' of the other wall 200 defines a peripheral hole 201a closed. The set of passage openings 201 for mounting a beam 100 can be offset in a vertical direction relative to the set of passage openings 201 for mounting another beam 100.

[0112] The holding module 21 is now described in more detail according to several exemplary embodiments with reference to FIGS. 9A to 11.

[0113] According to example, as illustrated in Figures 9A to 9D, the holding module 21 may comprise two plates 211 comprising the locking openings 210. The two plates 211 preferably extend mainly in the direction z of movement of the holding module 21 between the mounting configuration and the holding configuration. The locking openings 210 are preferably distributed on the plate 211 in this direction z. The plate 211 may further comprise other elements, for example an opening 214 configured to pass other elements, for example cables. A corresponding opening 203 may be arranged in the holding support 20.

[0114] The holding module may further comprise a base 212. This base may be formed by a plate 212 joining the two plates 211. The base 212 forms a reinforcement minimizing the torsional forces of the holding module 21 once the beams 100 are mounted. The base 212 and the plates 211 preferably form a single-piece assembly. For example, they may be formed from the same plate, for example stainless steel. This plate may be cut, for example by laser. This plate may then be folded so that the base 212 forms an elbow.

[0115] According to one example, the dimensioning of the holding module 21, and more particularly of the plates 211 and the bottom 212, is chosen so that the holding module 21 fits the side walls 200, 204 of the connecting support 20, with sufficient clearance to allow the holding module 21 to slide in the connecting support 20. Thus, and in particular when the post 11 is partly open, this makes it possible to maintain the space between the walls 200, 204 during the assembly of the beams 100, while limiting the risk of deformation of its walls.

[0116] The torsional strength of the holding module 21 can be further improved by the use of at least one and preferably several ribs 213. As illustrated in [Fig.9B], a rib can form a projection in a direction substantially perpendicular to the bottom 212. Each rib can extend between the plates 211 and the bottom 212. The rib 213 can for example have a substantially right-angle shape.

[0117] Several ribs 213 are preferably used, and spaced apart along the vertical direction Z. According to the example illustrated, two ribs 213 can be arranged on either side of the bottom 212 along the direction Z.

[0118] The bottom 212 may have at least one and preferably several recesses 212a configured to cooperate in a complementary manner with reliefs 213a of each rib 213, and for example on either side of the elbow formed by the bottom 212. Thus, a rib 213 can be arranged on the bottom 212 by complementarity of shape between the reliefs 213a and the recesses 212a. The rib 213 and the bottom 212 can then be secured by one or more welds 215.

[0119] The bottom may extend over a distance substantially greater than or equal to 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 70%, of the length of the plates 211, along the main extension direction of the plates, for example along the vertical direction Z. According to another example illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the bottom 212 may extend over a distance less than the above ranges, for example over a distance less than 30% of the length of the plates 211 along the direction Z. According to another example, the holding module 21 may comprise only one or more plates 211 as illustrated in [Fig. 11].

[0120] The connecting support 20 is now described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B. As previously stated, side walls 204, 200 may delimit at least in part an interior volume 202, along a substantially horizontal plane (x, y). The walls 200 may comprise the passage openings 201. The walls 200 may further comprise reliefs 200a complementary to reliefs arranged on the cover 110 and / or the cover 14 to close the post 11.

[0121] The bottom 212 of the holding module 21 can be arranged against the side walls 204 of the connecting support 20. For fixing the holding module 21 by face on the connecting support 20, the walls 204 can comprise an excess thickness 204a into which the fixing screws 216 bite.

[0122] The invention is not limited to the embodiments previously described and extends to all embodiments covered by the invention. The present invention is not limited to the examples previously described. Many other variant embodiments are possible, for example by combining previously described features, without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the features described previously relating to a lowering of the holding module 21 can be transposed to other movements of displacement of the holding module 21. Furthermore, the features described relating to one aspect of the invention can be combined with another aspect of the invention.

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Claims

1. Pergola (1) comprising: • a frame (10) comprising at least one beam (100), • an assembly system (2) of the at least one beam (100) of the frame (10) comprising a connecting support (20) on which the at least one beam (100) is mounted, Characterized in that the assembly system (2) further comprises: • a holding module (21) arranged on the connecting support (20) and comprising at least one opening (210), called a locking opening, having a first portion (210a) having a section 01 and a second portion (210b) having a section 02 smaller than the section 01, • at least one fixing member (22) mounted on the at least one beam (100), the fixing member (22) comprising a first portion (22a) having a cross section S1 and a second portion (22b) having a cross section S2 smaller than the cross section SI, the assembly system (2) having a mounting configuration and a holding configuration such that: • in the mounting configuration, the holding module (21) is in a first position relative to the connecting support (20), and the first portion (210a) of the locking opening (210) allows the passage of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22), so as to mount the beam (100) on the connecting support (20), • in the holding configuration, the holding module (21) is in a second position relative to the connecting support (20), the second position being offset from the first position relative to the connecting support (20), so that the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) at least partly surrounds the second portion (22b) of the fixing member (22), blocking the passage of the first portion (22a) of said fixing member (22), so as to hold the beam (100) in position on the connecting support (20).

2. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) is an upper portion, and the first portion (210a) of the locking opening (210) is a lower portion, the second position of the holding module (21) being lowered relative to the first position.

3. Pergola (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the holding module (21) is arranged in the connecting support (20), the connecting support (20) comprising at least one opening, called a passage opening (201), positioned opposite the first portion (2a) of the locking opening (210) in the mounting configuration and opposite the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) in the holding configuration, the passage opening (201) being configured to allow the passage of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22).

4. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the passage opening (201) has a periphery (201a) acting as a stop for the second portion (22b) of the fixing member (22) so as to retain the beam (100) by gravity, at least in the mounting configuration.

5. Pergola (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the connecting support (20) has a side wall (200) delimiting at least in part an interior volume (202), the side wall (200) being opposite the beam (100) and comprising the passage opening (201), and in which the holding module (21) is configured to be arranged in the interior volume (202) against the side wall (200).

6. Pergola (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the holding module (21) comprises at least one plate (211) comprising at least one locking opening (210).

7. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim, in which, the holding module (21) comprising two plates (211), the holding module (21) further comprises a bottom (212) integrally connecting the two plates (211).

8. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the bottom (212) and the two plates (211) form a single-piece assembly.

9. Pergola (1) according to any one of the two preceding claims, in which the holding module (21) further comprises two ribs (213) mounted on the bottom (212), and extending between the two plates (211), the two ribs (213) being at a distance from each other in the vertical direction (z).

10. A pergola (1) according to any preceding claim, further comprising a post (11) configured to support the frame (10), and wherein the connecting support (20) is a portion of said post (11) or the connecting support (20) is offset from said post or a supporting structure (11).

11. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim in combination with claim 3, wherein, the frame (10) comprising at least two beams (100), the assembly system (2) being configured to assemble the at least two beams (100), and the connecting support (20) being offset from said post (11), the connecting support (20) comprises at least one first passage opening (201) facing a first beam (100) and at least one second passage opening (201) facing a second beam (100), the first (201) and second (201) passage openings being offset from each other in projection along the vertical direction (z).

12. Pergola (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing member (22) is a screw comprising a third threaded portion (22c) configured to screw-fix the fixing member (22) to the beam (100), and wherein the first portion (22a) is a head of the screw, the second portion (22b) is disposed between the first (22a) and third (22c) portions and is not threaded.

13. Method for mounting a pergola (1) comprising: • mounting a holding module (21) on a connecting support (20) in a first position, the holding module (21) comprising at least one opening, called a locking opening (210), having a first portion (210a) having a section 01 and a second portion (210b) having a section 02 smaller than the section 01, • mounting at least one beam (100) on the connecting support (20), the at least one beam (100) comprising at least one fixing member (22) comprising a first portion (22a) having a cross section SI and a second portion (22b) having a cross-section S2 smaller than the cross-section SI, said assembly comprising, in a mounting configuration in which the holding module (21) is in the first position, an insertion of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22) through the first portion (210a) of the locking opening (210), • a transition from the mounting configuration to a holding configuration, comprising a movement of the holding module (21) relative to the connecting support (20), to move the holding module (21) into a second position in which the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) at least partly surrounds the second portion (22b) of the fixing member (22) by blocking the passage of the first portion (22a) of said fixing member (22), so as to hold the beam (100) in position on the connecting support (20).

14. Method according to the preceding claim, in which, • when mounting the at least one beam (100) on the connecting support (20), the insertion of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22) through the first portion (210a) of the locking opening (210) comprises at least, and preferably only, a translation of the beam (100) in an insertion direction, preferably a horizontal insertion direction (x, y), • when moving from the mounting configuration to a holding configuration, the movement of the holding module (21) comprises at least, and preferably only, a translation in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction (x, y), preferably a vertical direction (z).

15. A method according to any one of the two preceding claims, wherein: • the connecting support (20) comprising at least one opening, called a passage opening (201), positioned opposite the first portion (210a) of the locking opening (210) in the mounting configuration and opposite the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) in the holding configuration, the passage opening (201) being configured to allow the passage of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22), • the mounting of the beam (100) comprises an insertion of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22) through the passage opening (201) of the connecting support (20), and • at least following the transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, a portion of the connecting support (20) is arranged between a portion of the holding module (21) and the beam (100).

16. Method according to any one of the three preceding claims, comprising, prior to the mounting of the holding module (21) and the mounting of the at least one beam (100): • a mounting of a post (11) comprising the connecting support (20), or • a mounting of a post (11) followed by a support of a beam (100) on the post (11), the connecting support (20) being, during the mounting of the holding module (21) and the mounting of a second beam (100) on the connecting support (20), arranged offset from the post (11).

17. Method according to any one of the four preceding claims, the fixing member (22) being a screw comprising a third threaded portion (22c) configured to screw-fix the fixing member (22) onto the beam (100), the first portion (22a) being a head of the screw, the second portion (22b) being arranged between the first (22a) and third (22c) portions and not being threaded, the method comprises, prior to mounting the beam (100) on the connecting support (20), screwing at least a part of the third threaded portion (22c) into the beam (100).

18. A method according to any one of the five preceding claims, wherein, the fixing member (22) being a screw comprising a third threaded portion (22c) configured to screw-fix the fixing member (22) onto the beam (100), the first portion (22a) being a head of the screw, the second portion (22b) being arranged between the first (22a) and third (22c) portions and not being threaded, prior to mounting the beam (100) onto the connecting support (20), the third threaded portion (22c) is only partially screwed into the beam (100), and, following the transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, the method comprises additional screwing of the third threaded portion (22c) onto the beam (100).

19. A method according to any one of the six preceding claims, comprising, following the transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, fixing the holding module (21) to the connecting support (20).

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