Pergola including an assembly system and associated mounting 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 retaining 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 the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fixing member (22), and a retaining configuration, in which the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) surrounds at least in part 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 the summary: 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 louvers, also known as bioclimatic pergolas. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Pergolas are outdoor structures typically intended to provide shelter from the sun and / or inclement weather. A pergola generally comprises a frame including at least one beam, and more commonly four beams. This frame typically extends in a substantially horizontal plane and may be supported by at least one substantially vertical post or other load-bearing structures, for example, the wall of a building. As illustrated in [Fig. 1], numerous pergola arrangements are possible depending on whether or not load-bearing structures are present.

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

[0004] For assembling the frame, each beam is connected, for example, to a post and / or another beam. These connections are generally made using sleeves or other fastening systems, which are screwed in at the pergola installation site. These solutions require difficult handling, particularly due to the handling of the beams. Indeed, the beam is generally held in position on the post during assembly. This operation is usually carried out at height and presents risks for those installing the pergola. These difficult on-site operations require the presence of two people and can also lead to assembly defects, which can affect the pergola's resistance to wind and weather.

[0005] A pergola comprising a beam-to-post assembly system is known from document WO2021214671 Al. The beam is connected to a plate with hooks. The post is capped with a crown against which the hooks bear to hold the beam in position. This solution remains rather difficult to implement due to the need to handle the beam precisely while the installer is at height, typically at the top of a ladder. Furthermore, this solution is not very modular, making it difficult to allow for different pergola configurations, as illustrated in [Fig. 1].

[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 specifically be to provide a solution facilitating and / or improving the reliability of pergola assembly. An alternative or complementary objective of the invention may be to provide a solution reinforcing the pergola structure.

[0007] The other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from an examination 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 planned comprising: - a frame comprising at least one beam, - an assembly system for at least one frame beam comprising a connecting support on which at least one beam is mounted.

[0009] Advantageously, the assembly system further comprises: - a retaining module disposed 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 smaller than section 01, - at least one fixing device mounted on at least one beam, the fixing device 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 retaining 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 fastening element, so as to mount the beam onto 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 surrounds at least part of 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 retaining module allow the The beam is assembled and then secured by simply moving the support module between the two assembly and support configurations. This allows the beam to be locked in position more easily and reliably compared to existing solutions. Furthermore, the time required to handle the beam is reduced. The pergola assembly is therefore simplified and made more reliable, resulting in a more reliable pergola.

[0012] Thanks to this barrel shape and the offset retaining module in the retaining configuration, the retaining module can lock the beam once mounted on the connecting support. The beam retention is more reliable compared to solutions that simply rely on the beams resting on a connecting support. Furthermore, the pergola is made structurally more resistant to wind and weather.

[0013] Furthermore, this assembly system allows for 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] Furthermore, this assembly system allows for pre-assembly in the workshop or factory, thereby limiting the number of steps required on the installation site. The pergola assembly is thus further simplified and made more reliable, resulting in a more robust pergola. The fastening element can, in particular, be pre-attached to the beam in the workshop or factory.

[0015] Another aspect concerns a method for assembling a pergola, the method comprising: - mounting a retaining module on, and preferably in, a connecting support in a first position, the retaining 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 smaller than section 01, - an assembly of at least one beam on the connecting support, the at least one beam comprising at least one fastening element 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 assembly comprising, in an assembly configuration in which the retaining module is in the first position, an insertion of the first and second portions of the fastening element through the first portion of the locking opening, - a transition from the mounting configuration to a holding configuration, including a movement of the holding module relative to the link support, to move the holding module into a second position in which the second portion of the locking opening surrounds at least part of the second portion of the fastening member by blocking the passage of the first portion of said fastening member, so as to hold the beam in position on the connecting support.

[0016] The support module, the connecting bracket, and the fastening elements are thus part of an assembly system. This method offers the effects and advantages described with respect to the first aspect of the invention. It is therefore understood that the assembly of the pergola is simplified and made more reliable. Furthermore, the method results in a structurally more robust pergola. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] The aims, objects, features and advantages of the invention will become clearer from the detailed description of an embodiment thereof, which is illustrated by the following accompanying drawings in which:

[0018] [Fig.1] Fig.1 represents 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 a project.

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

[0021] [Fig.4A] Figures 4A to 4E represent assembly steps of the retaining 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 pre-assembly steps of the fixing member on the beam, and the complementary face of the fixing member on the retaining 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 fixing of the retaining module on the connecting support, according to an example embodiment.

[0026] [Fig.6B]

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

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

[0029] [Fig.8A] Figures 8A to 8G represent a variant in which the connecting support is offset from a post, and its assembly steps, as well as an example in which the pergola frame is placed against a wall, according to embodiment examples.

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

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

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

[0033] [Fig.1OA] Figures 10A and 10B represent a variant of the retaining module, according to an example embodiment.

[0034] [Fig.1OB]

[0035] [Fig. 11] The [Fig. 11] represents another variant of the retaining device, according to an example of an embodiment.

[0036] [Fig. 12] The [Fig. 12] represents the fastening member, according to an example of an embodiment.

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

[0038] [Fig.13B]

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

[0040] Before beginning a detailed review of embodiments of the invention, optional features which may possibly be used in association or alternatively are stated below.

[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 retaining module being lowered relative to the first position.

[0042] Thus, the support module can be moved from the mounting configuration to the support configuration via a vertical movement, particularly by gravity. It is understood that the support configuration is thus maintained by gravity, which improves the reliability of the beam's support. Furthermore, assembly is further simplified.

[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 may then comprise at least one fastening element configured to cooperate with the retaining module.

[0044] According to one example, the retaining module is disposed in the connecting support, the connecting support comprising at least one opening, referred to as 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 retaining configuration, the passage opening being configured to allow the passage of the first and second portions of the fastener. Thus, a part of the support A connecting bracket is positioned between part of the support module and the beam, at least in the support configuration. The beam's support load is better distributed across the connecting bracket and not solely on the support module. This reduces the risk of twisting during assembly and / or use of the support module. Furthermore, the support module can thus be protected from the elements. The pergola is therefore structurally reinforced and made more reliable.

[0045] The openings in the retaining module and the connecting support are configured together to obtain the mounting and retaining configurations. It is therefore understood that these openings are at least partially aligned in pairs between the retaining module and the connecting support.

[0046] Preferably, the section of the passage opening of the link 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 opening has a perimeter that acts as a stop for the second portion of the fastening element so as to retain the beam by gravity, at least in the mounting configuration. Thus, the weight of the beam is at least partially supported by the connecting support in the mounting configuration. Movement of the retaining module is therefore facilitated when switching from the mounting configuration to the retaining configuration, by limiting the transfer of the beam's weight.

[0048] According to one example, the connecting support has a side wall that at least partially delimits an interior volume, the side wall being opposite the beam and including the passage opening, and in which the retaining module is configured to be positioned within the interior volume against the side wall. The beam retaining force is thus transferred from the inside of the support and against the side walls.

[0049] According to one example, the retaining module comprises at least one plate, and preferably two plates, each comprising at least one, and preferably several, locking openings. The plate allows the retaining force to be distributed by the retaining module. This is particularly advantageous for transferring the retaining force of the beam from inside the support and against the side wall.

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

[0051] For example, the support module comprises two plates; the support module further includes a base that rigidly connects the two plates. The transition from the mounting configuration to the support configuration can thus be coordinated for both beams. In addition, the base reinforces the support module. The risk of torsion during assembly and / or of the support module is further limited. The assembly of the beams in pairs is further reinforced.

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

[0053] According to one example, the two plates are distinct from each other. More specifically, the two plates are not connected to each other by another element of the retaining module.

[0054] According to one example, the base and the two plates form a single unit. The retaining module is thus more resistant, particularly to torsional forces.

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

[0056] According to one example, the support module further comprises two ribs mounted on the base and extending between the two plates, the two ribs being spaced apart vertically, preferably on either side of the reinforcing plate. The ribs further reinforce the support module by increasing its torsional strength. This is therefore particularly advantageous for a pergola more exposed to the elements, having a greater surface area exposed to wind.

[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 from a load-bearing 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 configurations, depending on the requirements.

[0059] According to one example, the frame comprises at least two beams, the assembly system is configured to assemble the at least two beams, and the connecting support is offset from said post. The connecting support comprises at least one first opening opposite a first beam and at least one second opening opposite a second beam, the first and second openings being offset from each other in projection along the vertical direction. Thus, when the connecting support is offset, it can be mounted on the first beam and rests on this beam for the mounting of the second beam, which rests 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 z-offset of the openings allows for proper alignment. beams once assembled.

[0060] According to one example, the fastener is a screw comprising a third threaded portion configured for screwing the fastener onto the beam, and in which the first portion is the screw head, the second portion is located between the first and third portions and is not threaded. The fastener is thus mounted by screwing in the third portion, leaving the first portion free for its interaction with the retaining module, and where applicable, with the connecting support. The third threaded portion also allows for pre-fixing the fastener at the factory or in the 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 of aluminum.

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

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

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

[0065] According to an example, when switching from the mounting configuration to a holding configuration, the movement of the holding module includes at least, and preferably only, a translation along 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, 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 fastening member, the mounting of the beam comprises an insertion of the first and second portions of the fastening 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 part of the connecting support is arranged between a part 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 of retention in the connecting support.

[0070] According to one example, the method includes, prior to the assembly of the support module and the assembly of at least one beam, the assembly of a post including the connecting support.

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

[0072] Indeed, as previously mentioned, the connecting support is not necessarily mounted on a post. The mounting method can therefore result in different pergola arrangements, depending on the requirements.

[0073] According to one example, the fastener is a screw comprising a third threaded portion configured to screw the fastener onto the beam, the first portion being the screw head, the second portion being located between the first and third portions and not being threaded. The method comprises, prior to mounting the beam onto the connecting support, screwing at least a portion of the third threaded portion into the beam. The fastener is thus pre-fixed to the beam, for example in the workshop or factory. This makes it possible to use tools available in the workshop that generate high torque, for example, impact drills. The fastening of the retaining element is thus improved, which further strengthens the resulting pergola structurally. This is particularly advantageous for screwing the fastener into the holes in the beams.The support of the beams can therefore be improved compared to existing solutions.

[0074] According to one example, the fastener is a screw comprising a third threaded portion configured to fasten the fastener to the beam by screwing it in. The first portion is the screw head, and the second portion is located between the first and third portions and is not threaded. Prior to mounting the beam on the connecting support, the third threaded portion is only partially screwed into the beam. Following the transition from the mounting configuration to the holding configuration, the method includes further screwing of the third threaded portion onto the beam. This allows for pre-fixing the holding element in the workshop or factory by partial screwing, in order to facilitate the passage of the fastener into the holding module and, if necessary, into the support. This additional screwing improves the beam's stability 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 The support module is attached to the connecting bracket. This further improves the stability of the beams. The pergola's weather resistance is also enhanced.

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

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

[0078] In the following description, the term "on" does not necessarily mean "directly on." Thus, when it is stated that a part or component A is supported "on" a part or component B, this does not mean that parts or components A and B are necessarily in direct contact with each other. These parts or components A and B may be either in direct contact or supported by each other via 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 via one or more other parts."

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

[0080] In this patent application, when it is stated that two parts are distinct, this means that these parts are separate. They may be: - positioned at a distance from each other, and / or - movable relative to each other, and / or - fixed together by means of attached elements, this fixing being removable or not.

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

[0082] In this patent application, the term "fixed" used to describe the connection between two parts means that the two parts are linked / fixed to each other with respect to all degrees of freedom, unless explicitly specified otherwise. For example, if it is stated that two parts are fixed in translation along a direction X, this means that the parts can be movable relative to each other, possibly with respect to several degrees of freedom, excluding freedom in translation along the direction X. In other words, if one part is moved along the direction X, the other part moves in the same direction.

[0083] In the detailed description that follows, terms such as "Horizontal", "vertical", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "inside", "outside". These terms should be interpreted relatively in relation to the normal position of the pergola.

[0084] A reference frame will also be used whose longitudinal or back / front direction corresponds to the X axis, the transverse or right / left direction corresponds to the Y axis and the vertical or bottom / up 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 "approximately equal to / greater than / less than" a given value means that this parameter is equal to / greater than / less than the given value, to within ±10% of that value. A parameter "approximately between" two given values ​​means that this parameter is at least equal to the smaller of the given values, to within ±10% of that value, and at most equal to the larger of the given values, to within ±10% of that value.

[0087] The pergola 1 and its assembly method are now described according to several examples of implementations 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 crossbeams, slats, for example adjustable slats, a roof, or a canvas. [Fig. 7D] illustrates an example of a pergola 1 comprising slats that can be rotated about 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, for the sake of completeness, that the pergola 1 comprises several beams 100.

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

[0091] In order to assemble the beams 100 to form the frame 10, the beams 100 can be joined in pairs at least. A beam 100 can be mounted alone on a post 11 or a wall 3. Preferably, the beams 100 are joined in pairs, for example in a corner of the pergola 1, as illustrated in [Fig. 2], or in continuity with one another.

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

[0093] With reference to Figures 3 to 4E, the retaining module 21 comprises at least one locking opening 210 configured to receive the fastening member 22 and lock it in position so as to retain the beam 100. The locking opening 210 has a first portion 210a and a second portion 210b. The cross-section 01 of the first portion 210a is strictly larger than the cross-section 02 of the second portion 210b, these cross-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 by way of non-limiting agreement below, the retaining module 21 includes several locking openings 210 per beam 100 that it will retain, and preferably at least four locking openings 210 for a beam 100.The retaining module 21 preferably includes at least as many locking openings 210 as there are fastening elements 22 per beam 100.

[0094] As illustrated in [Fig. 12], the fastening 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 in a vertical plane. These differences in cross-section allow the assembly system 2 to have a mounting configuration and a beam restraint configuration.

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

[0096] In the holding configuration, the holding module 21 is moved to a second position. In this second position, the second portion 210b of the locking opening 210 surrounds at least partially the second portion 22b of the fastening member 22. The second section 02 of the portion 210b of the locking opening 210 is, more specifically, 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 fastening member 22. The beam 100 is thus locked onto the connecting support 20 by the holding module 21.

[0097] An example of assembly is described in particular 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 partially an internal volume 202. The internal volume 202 may be partially open to allow access. This facilitates handling of the retaining module 21. As will be described later, the connecting support 20 can be used without a post 11 or offset from a post 11.

[0098] As illustrated in [Fig. 4A], the retaining module 21 is mounted on the connecting support 20. Preferably, the retaining module 21 is mounted in the connecting support 20, for example, by translation along a vertical direction as illustrated by arrow Fl. In the following, it is assumed, for non-limiting purposes, that the retaining module 21 is disposed inside the support 20.

[0099] The retaining module 21 can be positioned in the connecting support 20 until the locking openings 210 coincide with the passage openings 201 in the connecting support 20, as illustrated in Figures 4B and 4C. Thus, with the retaining module positioned in the support 20, the fastener 22 can pass through the support 20 via a passage opening 201 to reach the locking opening 210. The connecting support 20 can have at least as many passage openings 201 as there are fasteners 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 purpose, each beam 100 can be translated along a horizontal X or Y direction so as to insert the fastening member 22 into the retaining module 21. More specifically, the first portion 22a and at least part of the second portion 22b are passed through a locking opening 210 and, where applicable, a passage opening 201. The periphery 201a of the passage opening 201, and more specifically its lower periphery, can serve as a stop to support the second portion 22b of the fastening member 22. The beam 100 is thus retained by gravity, at least in the mounting configuration and preferably also in the retaining configuration.

[0101] As illustrated in [Fig. 4E] and [Fig. 5E], the retaining module 21 can then be moved to transition the assembly system 2 into its retaining configuration. According to a preferred example, the transition from the mounting configuration to the retaining configuration is achieved by moving the retaining module along the Z direction, and more specifically downwards. Alternatively, although not preferred, the retaining module 21 could be moved in a horizontal plane, or that The support module 21 is raised to enter the holding configuration. In the following, it is assumed, for non-limiting purposes, that the support module 21 is lowered between the mounting configuration and the holding configuration.

[0102] As illustrated in Figures 5A to 5C, the beam 100 comprises at least one and preferably several fasteners 22, for example four. Each fastener 22 can be fixed to the beam 100, for example by screwing. For this purpose, the beam 100 may include, depending on the translation direction x, y of the beam 100, a socket 100a configured to receive the fastener 22. As illustrated in [Fig. 12], the fastener may include a third threaded portion 22c configured to fit into the socket 100a.

[0103] Prior to mounting the beam 100 onto the connecting support 20, the fastener 22 can be screwed at least partially into the beam 100. The third portion 22c can be partially, and preferably fully, screwed into the socket, as illustrated in [Fig. 5B]. The first portion 22a and the second portion 22b of the fastener 22 then extend beyond the beam 100 for insertion into the retaining module 21 and the connecting support 20. This operation can be carried out in the factory or workshop using tools that generate high torque, for example, an impact drill. Thus, the threading of the socket 100a can be done before the pergola 1 is installed on the installation site.

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

[0105] As illustrated in [Fig. 5D] and [5E], during the assembly of the beam 100, and once the retaining module 21 is lowered, the second portion 210b of the locking opening 210 can surround the second portion 22b of the fastener. Preferably, the second portion 22b of the fastener 22 is not threaded. This is particularly advantageous for additionally tightening the fastener 22. As illustrated in [Fig. 5E], the fastener 22 can indeed be tightened after being lowered into the retaining position, so that the first portion 22a bears against the retaining module 21. The beam 100 can thus be secured to the connecting support 20 and the retaining module 21.

[0106] As an alternative to a screw 22, the fastening member 22 may be provided for, for example, to be a pin, 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 retaining module 21 can be fixed, preferably directly, to the connecting support 20, for example by means of screws 216. This further strengthens the structure of the pergola 1 and improves the reliability of the support for the beam 100. The retaining module 21 may therefore include holes 217 for the passage of these screws 216. The screws 216 can bite directly into the connecting support 20.

[0108] As illustrated in 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 runoff. A cap 110 can be used to close the post 11 and thus enclose the interior volume 202. Gutters 12, 13 can be mounted on the beams 100. A cap 14 can be used to cover the connecting support 20 to limit water penetration inside. Closure strips 15 can be inserted at the level of the beams 100. As illustrated in [Fig. 7D], slats 16 can then be arranged on the frame 10.

[0109] According to one 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 positioned offset from a post 11 to obtain an offset pergola, as shown in [Fig. 8F]. The connecting support may be used to make a connection between a beam and a load-bearing structure, for example a wall 3, and / or a connection between two beams 101, one beam being attached to the wall 3, as illustrated for example in [Fig. 8G]. This results in an attached pergola 1.

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

[0111] In this example, the second beam is supported by the connecting support 20, and the connecting support is supported by the first beam 100 fixed to the post 11 or the wall 3. To obtain good alignment of the beams 100 once installed, 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' for one wall 200 leads to 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 perimeter hole 201a closed. The set of passage openings 201 for the assembly of a beam 100 can be offset in a vertical direction with respect to the set of passage openings 201 for the assembly of another beam 100.

[0112] The support module 21 is now described in more detail according to several embodiment examples with reference to figures 9A to 11.

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

[0114] The support module may further include a base 212. This base may be formed by a plate 212 joining the two plates 211. The base 212 provides reinforcement that minimizes the torsional stresses on the support module 21 once the beams 100 are mounted. The base 212 and the plates 211 preferably form a single unit. For example, they may be formed from a single plate, for example, made of stainless steel. This plate may be cut, for example, by laser. This plate may then be bent so that the base 212 forms an elbow.

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

[0116] The torsional resistance of the retaining 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-angled shape.

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

[0118] The base 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 bend formed by the base 212. Thus, a rib 213 can be positioned on the base 212 by complementary shape between the raised sections 213a and the recesses 212a. The rib 213 and the base 212 can then be joined by one or more welds 215.

[0119] The base can 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, according to the principal extension direction of the plates, for example along the vertical Z direction. According to another example illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B, the base 212 can extend over a shorter distance than the above ranges, for example over a distance less than 30% of the length of the plates 211 along the Z direction. According to another example, the retaining module 21 can 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 Figures 13A and 13B. As previously stated, side walls 204, 200 can delimit at least partially an interior volume 202, along a substantially horizontal plane (x, y). The walls 200 can include the passage openings 201. The walls 200 can further include reliefs 200a complementary to reliefs arranged on the cover 110 and / or the cover 14 to close the post 11.

[0121] The base 212 of the retaining module 21 can be positioned against the side walls 204 of the connecting support 20. For fixing the retaining module 21 face to the connecting support 20, the walls 204 can include an overthickness 204a into which the fixing screws 216 bite.

[0122] The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and extends to all embodiments covered by the invention. The present invention is not limited to the examples described above. Many other embodiments are possible, for example, by combining features described above, without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the features described above relating to a lowering of the support module 21 can be transposed to other displacement movements of the support 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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Demands

1. Pergola (1) comprising: • a frame (10) comprising at least one beam (100), • an assembly system (2) of at least one beam (100) of the frame (10) comprising a connecting support (20) on which at least one beam (100) is mounted, Characterized in that the assembly system (2) further comprises: • a retaining module (21) disposed 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 section 01, • at least one fastening element (22) mounted on at least one beam (100), the fastening element (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 retaining 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 fastening member (22), so as to mount the beam (100) onto 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), such that the second portion (210b) of the locking opening (210) surrounds at least partially the second portion (22b) of the fastening member (22), blocking the passage of the first portion (22a) of said fastening 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 retaining module (21) being lowered relative to the first position.

3. Pergola (1) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein, the retaining module (21) is disposed in the connecting support (20), the connecting support (20) comprising at least one opening, referred to as a passage (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 retaining configuration, the passage opening (201) being configured to permit the passage of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fastening member (22).

4. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the passage opening (201) has a perimeter (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, wherein 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 including the passage opening (201), and wherein the retaining module (21) is configured to be disposed in the interior volume (202) against the side wall (200).

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

7. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the support module (21) comprising two plates (211), the support module (21) further comprises a base (212) connecting the two plates (211) in a rigid manner.

8. Pergola (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the base (212) and the two plates (211) form a single unit.

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

10. Pergola (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, 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 from 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) comprising at least a first passage opening (201) opposite a first beam (100) and at least a second passage opening (201) opposite 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 fastener (22) is a screw comprising a third threaded portion (22c) configured to fix the fastener (22) by screwing it onto 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. A method for assembling a pergola (1) comprising: • mounting a support module (21) on a connecting support (20) in a first position, the support module (21) comprising at least one opening, referred to as a locking opening (210), having a first portion (210a) having a cross-section 01 and a second portion (210b) having a cross-section 02 smaller than the cross-section 01, • mounting at least one beam (100) on the connecting support (20), the at least one beam (100) comprising at least one fastening 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 an assembly configuration in which the retaining module (21) is in the first position, an insertion of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fastening 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) surrounds at least part of the second portion (22b) of the fastening member (22) by blocking the passage of the first portion (22a) of said fastening member (22), so as to hold the beam (100) in position on the connecting support (20).

14. A method according to the preceding claim, wherein, • during the mounting of at least one beam (100) on the connecting support (20), the insertion of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fastening member (22) through the first portion (210a) of the locking opening (210) includes at least, and preferably only, a translation of the beam (100) along an insertion direction, preferably a horizontal insertion direction (x, y), • when switching from the mounting configuration to a holding configuration, the movement of the holding module (21) includes at least, and preferably only, a translation along 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 (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 fastening member (22), • the mounting of the beam (100) includes an insertion of the first (22a) and second (22b) portions of the fastening 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 disposed between a portion of the holding module (21) and the beam (100).

16. A method according to any one of the three preceding claims, comprising, prior to the assembly of the support module (21) and the assembly of at least one beam (100): • an assembly of a post (11) comprising the connecting support (20), or • an assembly of a post (11) followed by the support of a beam (100) on the post (11), the connecting support (20) being, at the time of the assembly of the support module (21) and the assembly of a second beam (100) on the connecting support (20), disposed in a manner offset from the post (11).

17. A method according to any one of the four preceding claims, the fastener (22) being a screw comprising a third threaded portion (22c) configured to fix the fastener (22) by screwing it onto the beam (100), the first portion (22a) being a head of the screw, the second portion (22b) being disposed between the first (22a) and third (22c) portions and not being threaded, the method comprises, prior to mounting the beam (100) onto 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, in which, the fastener (22) being a screw comprising a third threaded portion (22c) configured to fix the fastener (22) by screwing onto the beam (100), the first portion (22a) being a head of the screw, the second portion (22b) being disposed 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 includes a further 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, an attachment of the holding module (21) to the connecting support (20).

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