Tool for mounting / dismounting a removable panel on a supporting structure

Abstract

Tool for mounting / dismounting a removable panel on a supporting structure The invention relates to a tool (36) for mounting / dismounting a removable panel (2) intended to be mounted on a supporting structure (3). The panel (2) comprises magnetic fixing means (4) arranged on a face (2b) of the panel invisible to office staff or maintenance operators. The tool comprises a structure (37) having an internal face facing the panel (2) and an external face opposite the internal face and comprising at least three magnetic elements (46) arranged along the internal face of said structure (37). The tool finally comprises at least three devices (44) capable of emitting black light radiation in line with said at least three magnetic elements (46). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 3

Description

Title of the invention: Tool for mounting / dismounting a removable panel on a supporting structure Domain

[0001] The invention relates to a tool for mounting / dismounting a removable panel on a supporting structure, in particular an aesthetic panel in an aircraft cockpit.

[0002] As is known, an aircraft includes trim panels intended to dress the interior of the cabin or cockpit. These panels have a first aesthetic function so that passengers and pilots are seated in a pleasant environment. The second function of these panels is to protect the various systems that pass along the fuselage of the aircraft: these systems can be, for example, electric cables for transporting the electrical energy necessary for the proper functioning of the aircraft. They can also be pipes transporting a fluid such as water, air or hydraulic fluid. The trim panels therefore make it possible to isolate these systems necessary for the proper functioning of the aircraft from the cabin, the cabin crew, the passengers or the pilots.

[0003] However, during maintenance or repair operations, the operator in charge of these operations must be able to dismantle these panels in order to access the area requiring this intervention.

[0004] These panels can be secured using screws inserted into holes in the panel and screwed into the fuselage structure, so as to secure the panel to the structure. To remove them, simply unscrew these screws to access the desired area. However, the screws are visible, which detracts from the aesthetics of the cabin. In addition, by repeatedly screwing and unscrewing these screws, the thread of the panel can be damaged, which can degrade the structural integrity of the panel and therefore the quality of its attachment. In addition, it is necessary to use a tool such as a screwdriver which, if it slips, can damage the surface of the panel.

[0005] Finally, dust or other unwanted matter can accumulate on the screw heads, requiring regular and difficult cleaning.

[0006] One solution to avoid the drawbacks of the prior art is to use a removable panel provided with magnetic fixing means which are fixed in housings provided in the supporting structure. Such a panel has the advantage of having invisible fixing means. However, in the event of disassembly, it can be complicated to detect the exact location of the magnetic fixing means. In addition, these fixing means are arranged on the face of the removable panel which is not visible to operators, cabin crew or passengers. Thus, it is not possible for operators responsible for maintenance to be able to access these fixing means and unlock them.

[0007] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the prior art. RESUME

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a tool for mounting / dismounting a removable panel comprising a visible face and an invisible face intended to be mounted on a supporting structure. The panel comprises, fixed on its face, at least three magnetic fixing means each being composed of a movable body comprising a hook and a magnetic component having a first face, each body being fixed on the panel so that it can pivot around an axis of rotation, said hook being able to be introduced, in the locked position, into an opening made in the supporting structure. The panel further comprises an electroluminescent marking, arranged at right angles to each magnetic fixing means.The tool is remarkable in that it comprises a structure having a face oriented towards the face of the removable panel and a face opposite the face and comprising at least three magnetic elements arranged along the face of said structure oriented towards the visible face of the removable panel. The tool further comprises at least three devices capable of emitting black light radiation in line with said at least three magnetic elements.

[0009] Thus, thanks to this tool, the exact location of the magnetic fixing means which are invisible once the panel is fixed to the supporting structure is referenced. This location is identifiable thanks to the devices emitting black light radiation. These black light emitting devices being arranged in line with the magnetic elements, the latter are affixed directly to each identified location of the magnetic fixing means of the removable panel. A magnetic connection is established between the magnetic fixing means of the removable panel and the magnetic elements of the tool, thus securing the tool to the panel and releasing the magnetic fixing means from the supporting structure. The operator then only has to remove the tool, which results in the dismantling of the panel from the supporting structure.

[0010] According to particular embodiments, the tool comprises other remarkable characteristics taken separately or in combination: - Each magnetic element has a face facing the face of the removable panel and having a magnetic pole opposite the magnetic pole of the face of said magnetic component of the magnetic fixing means of the removable panel to which the magnetic element faces. This makes it possible to create the magnetic connection between each magnetic element of the tool and each magnetic component of the magnetic fixing means of the panel facing him. - The tool comprises at least one adhesion means fixed on the internal face of the structure. This adhesion means has the advantage of securing the tool to the panel. Thus, once the tool is positioned on the panel, the operator activates the adhesion means so that it adheres to the removable panel. This allows the tool to be anchored to the panel. This also allows the tool to be secured to the panel so that once the panel is released from the supporting structure, it remains attached to the tool. The operator can then move the panel in complete safety, thanks to the connection established between the tool and the panel. - The gripping tool is a suction cup. Simply apply pressure to the tool at the suction cup to adhere it to the panel. - The tool has at least one gripping means fixed to the external face of the structure. This device allows a good grip, by an operator, of the tool and the panel when it is released from the supporting structure. - The at least one gripping means is a handle. This handle makes it easier for the operator to grip and position the tool. - The structure has the shape of a cross with two branches crossing approximately in the middle, at an angle of approximately 90°. - The geometry and dimensions of the cross are such that the ends of each branch are shaped to be positioned in line with the location of the means of fixing the removable panel when the tool is placed on the panel for assembly or disassembly. - A magnetic element and a device capable of emitting black light radiation are fixed to each end of the branches of the cross. - The structure has the form of a rectangular frame composed of four ribs fixed together at their respective ends. - A magnetic element and a device capable of emitting black light radiation are fixed to each end of the rectangular frame.

[0011] Other features and advantages of the device according to the invention will become more apparent on reading the description given below, for informational but non-limiting purposes, with reference to the appended drawings in which:

[0012] [Fig. 1a] represents a panel according to the invention, seen from inside the cabin of an aircraft.

[0013] [Fig.lb] represents a panel according to the invention, seen from an opposite direction inside the cabin of an aircraft.

[0014] [Fig.2] represents a magnetic fixing means.

[0015] [Fig.3] represents an assembly / disassembly tool affixed to the removable panel.

[0016] [Fig.4] shows an enlarged view at the level of a magnetic element of the assembly / disassembly tool.

[0017] [Fig.5] represents the locked and unlocked positions taken by the magnetic fixing means.

[0018] [Fig.6] represents an example of operation of the assembly / disassembly tool according to the invention.

[0019] [Fig.7] represents a simplified view of an alternative embodiment of the tool according to the invention.

[0020] [Fig.1a] shows, seen from inside the cabin of an aircraft, a removable panel 2 fixed to a supporting structure 3 by magnetic fixing means 4. This panel 2 has a visible face 2a facing the cabin and an invisible face 2b, facing the fuselage and the exterior of the aircraft. The visible face 2a is the face that passengers, cabin crew and pilots can see when they enter the cabin of the aircraft. As is apparent in this figure, the magnetic fixing means 4 are invisible because they are fixed to the face 2b of the panel 2. [Fig.1b] shows this same removable panel 2 seen from the opposite direction inside the cabin of the aircraft. In this [Fig.1b], it can be seen that the panel 2 is fixed to the supporting structure 3 by four magnetic fixing means 4 according to this embodiment.

[0021] In [Fig. 2] the magnetic fixing means 4 are shown in more detail. They consist of a sleeping element 5 comprising two half-shells 5a, 5b (only the half-shell 5a is shown). To make the element 5 lighter, each half-shell 5a, 5b is hollowed out and comprises stiffening partitions forming different cells. The sleeping element 5 is fixed to the invisible face 2b of the removable panel 2 by any suitable adhesion devices. These adhesion devices must not pass through the panel 2 in order to remain invisible when viewing the panel 2 from the inside of the cabin.

[0022] In a cell of the half-shell 5a is housed a first magnetic component 5c comprising a first face 51 and a second face.

[0023] At least one of the cells present in the half-shells 5a, 5b is shaped so as to be able to accommodate a mobile body 6. This mobile body 6 comprises a hook 6a and a second magnetic component 6b and can pivot around an axis of rotation 6c parallel to the invisible face 2b of the removable panel 2. In this exemplary embodiment, the body 6 is housed in the half-shell 5a of the dormant element 5. The second magnetic component 6b comprises a first face 61 and a second face.

[0024] The first magnetic component 5c and the second magnetic component 6b are arranged such that the first face 51 of the first component 5c is positioned opposite the first face 61 of the second magnetic component 6b. The first face 51 of the first magnetic component 5c has a polarity identical to that of the first face 61 of the second magnetic component 6b. For example, when the first face 51 of the first magnetic component 5c is a south pole (respectively a north pole), the first face 61 of the second magnetic component 6b is a south pole (respectively a north pole). Thus, the two magnetic components 5c, 6b generate a repulsive magnetic field. The first magnetic component is fixedly housed in the half-shell 5a while the second magnetic component 6b is integral with the mobile body 6 and moves like said body 6. Consequently, the creation of this repulsive field repels the second magnetic component 6b and thus initiates the rotation of the mobile body 6 around its axis of rotation 6c.

[0025] An opening 3a is provided in the supporting structure 3. The hook 6a of the movable body 6 has a beak 63 capable of penetrating into said opening 3a of the supporting structure 3. When the removable panel 2 is installed, the repulsion of the second magnetic component 6b under the influence of the repulsive magnetic field generated by the two magnetic components 5c, 6b, causes the body 6 to rotate, pivoting about its axis of rotation 6c (rotation symbolized by the arrow C1 in [Fig. 6]: passage from the unlocked position PI to the locked position P2 (see [Fig. 5])). In doing so, the beak 63 of the hook 6a penetrates into the opening 3a provided in the supporting structure 3.Under the action of the repulsive force generated by the two magnetic components 5c, 6b, the movable body 6 continues to rotate until the beak 63 of the hook 6a is stopped by the edge of the opening 3a and is positioned in contact with the supporting structure 3, which locks the magnetic fixing means 4 on said structure 3 (locked position P2). In [Fig. 5] the body 6 is shown in its unlocked position PI in which the beak 63 of the hook 6a, although engaged in the opening 3a, is not resting on the supporting structure 3. In this same figure the locked position P2 is shown: in this position, the beak 63 of the hook 6a is resting on the structure 3 and locks the magnetic fixing means 4, and therefore the removable panel 2, on said structure 3.

[0026] The removable panel 2 comprises several magnetic fixing means 4 each comprising a fixed element 5, a first magnetic component 5c and a movable body. Each means 4 locks, thanks to the hooks 6a of the movable body 6, said panel 2 on the supporting structure 3. In the example shown in [Fig.lb], and in a non-limiting manner, the panel 2 comprises four magnetic fixing means 4. In this way, the panel 2 is securely hooked and fixed on the supporting structure 3 by the invisible magnetic fixing means 4.

[0027] As already mentioned, if it is necessary to dismantle the panel 2, it may be complicated to detect the exact location of the magnetic fixing means 4. Furthermore, these fixing means 4 are arranged on the face of the removable panel 2 which is not visible to the operators, cabin crew or passengers. Thus, it is not possible for the operators in charge of maintenance to be able to access these fixing means 4 and unlock them.

[0028] There is therefore a need to help operators in charge of maintenance operations to mount or dismount such a removable panel 2.

[0029] According to the invention, the tool 36, shown in [Fig. 3], consists of a structure 37 formed by a cross 38 comprising 2 branches 39, 40 crossing approximately in their middle, at an angle of approximately 90°. The geometry and dimensions of the cross 38 are such that the ends of each branch 39a, 39b, 40a, 40b are shaped to be positioned in line with the location of the means for fixing the removable panel 2 when the tool 36 is placed on the panel for the purpose of mounting or dismounting it.

[0030] The structure 37 has a face 37a oriented towards the face 2a of the removable panel 2 when the tool 36 is placed facing said panel 2. The structure 37 also has a face 37b opposite the face 37a.

[0031] In order to facilitate the positioning of the tool 36, adhesion means 41 are provided. In the example shown in [Fig.3], only one adhesion means 41 is shown. This adhesion means 41 is fixed on the face 37a of the structure 37 of the tool 36, at the intersection of the branches 39 and 40 of the cross 38. The fixing of this adhesion means 41 on the structure 37 can be carried out by any method known to those skilled in the art: screws, adhesive, etc. In addition, the number of adhesion means 41 can vary: two adhesion means 41 can be arranged, for example, one on each face 37a of the branches 39 and 40. Alternatively, it can be envisaged to arrange four adhesion means 41, one on each face 37a of the branches 39 and 40. These adhesion means have the advantage of anchoring the tool 36 on the panel 2.They also make it possible to secure the tool 36 to the removable panel 2 so that once the panel 2 is released from the supporting structure 3, it remains secured to the tool 36. The operator in charge of maintenance can then handle the panel 2 in complete safety, simply by moving the tool 36.

[0032] In the example of [Fig. 3], the adhesion means 41 is in the form of a suction cup whose adhesion surface is oriented towards the visible face 2a of the removable panel 2. The suction cup is arranged at the intersection of the branches 39 and 40 and is fixed to the face 37a of the structure.

[0033] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the positioning and handling of the tool 36, gripping means 42 are fixed to the face 37b of the structure 37. The fixing of these gripping means 42 can be carried out by any method known to those skilled in the art: screws, welding, adhesive, etc. Without departing from the scope of the invention, the number of gripping means 42 can vary: a single gripping means 42 may, for example, be sufficient for handling the tool. Two gripping means 42 have been shown in [Fig. 3] which are in the form of two handles fixed on the face 37b of the structure 37, arranged astride the branches 39 and 40 of the cross 38. For this purpose, a first end of a first handle 42 (respectively second handle) is fixed along the end 39a of the branch 39 (respectively the end 40a of the branch 40) while the second end of this first handle 42 (respectively second handle) is fixed along the end 40b of the branch 40 (respectively the end 39b of the branch 39). This configuration facilitates the handling of the tool 36 and contributes to stiffening the structure 37.

[0034] In an alternative embodiment, a first end of a first handle 42 (respectively second handle) is fixed along the end 39a of the branch 39 (respectively the end 40b of the branch 40) while the second end of this first handle 42 (respectively second handle) is fixed along the end 40a of the branch 40 (respectively the end 39b of the branch 39).

[0035] On the face 37a of each end 39a, 39b 40a, 40b of the branches 39, 40 is fixed a magnetic element 46 (see [Fig.4]) comprising a face 46a facing the visible face 2a of the removable panel 2. The face 46a of each magnetic element 46 has a magnetic pole opposite the magnetic pole of the face 61 of the magnetic component 6b of the magnetic fixing means 4 to which said component 6b faces. In other words, if the face 61 of the magnetic component 6b of the fixing means 4 has a magnetic north (respectively south) pole, the face 46a of the magnetic element 46 will have a magnetic south (respectively north) pole. The approach of each magnetic element 46 with a magnetic fixing means 4 of the panel 2 leads to the creation of an attractive magnetic field capable of unlocking the corresponding fixing means.

[0036] A magnetic element 46 could, for example, be a magnet or an electromagnet. The magnetic element 46 therefore has the function of deactivating the magnetic fixing means 4 opposite which it is placed.

[0037] As the tool 36 and the magnetic elements 46 approach, the fixing means 4 for fixing the removable panel 2 to the supporting structure 3 are deactivated. To deactivate these fixing means 4, it is essential that the power of the attractive magnetic field generated by each magnetic element 46 associated with the magnetic component 6b to which it faces is greater than the power of the repulsive magnetic field generated by the two magnetic components 5c, 6b of the fixing means 4. Under this condition, each magnetic component 6b of each fixing means 4 is then attracted by the attractive magnetic field generated by the magnetic element 46. magnetic field 46 facing it. In doing so, this attractive magnetic field causes the rotation of the movable body 6 and unlocks each fixing means 4 of the panel 2 (arrow C2 of [Fig.6]). The panel 2 is then supported and held by the tool 36 thanks to the magnetic field established by the magnetic elements 46 of the tool 36 and the magnetic components 6b of each fixing means 4. In the case where one or more adhesion means 41 are used, they assist the magnetic elements 46 by increasing the quality of the holding of the panel 2 by the tool 36.

[0038] As specified above, the removable panel 2 is fixed to the supporting structure 3 by fixing means 4 which are invisible when the removable panel 2 is in place. It is therefore necessary to help the operator in charge of maintenance to locate the exact location of these fixing means 4 so that he can correctly position the tool 36 and thus separate the panel 2 from the supporting structure 3. To this end, care will have been taken to affix a luminescent paint mark 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d to the right of each fixing means 4, on the visible face 2a of the panel 2 (note that the mark 34d is hidden by the end 39b of the branch 39). These marks 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d remain invisible as long as they are not subjected to black light illumination and therefore do not harm the aesthetics of the removable panel 2.In order to help the operator to locate the location of the means for fixing the panel 2, the tool 36 is provided with devices 44 capable of emitting black light radiation (visible in [Fig. 4]). These devices are arranged in line with the magnetic elements 46 so that the radiation is emitted in the direction of the visible face 2a of the removable panel 2. In doing so, this radiation remains focused on each electroluminescent paint mark 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d until each branch 39, 40 of the structure 37 is positioned on said corresponding marks (end 39a positioned on mark 34a, end 40a positioned on mark 34b, end 40b positioned on mark 34c, end 39b positioned on mark 34d).

[0039] The structure 37 comprises as many magnetic elements 46 and devices 44 capable of emitting black light radiation as there are magnetic fixing means 4 present on the removable panel 2.

[0040] The operating mode for dismantling the removable panel 2 will now be described, using [Fig. 6]. In order to dismantle a removable panel 2, an operator brings the tool 36 close to the visible face 2a of said panel 2. The devices 44 emitting black light radiation, the operator identifies, on the face 2a of the panel 2, the locations of the fixing means 4 thanks to the luminescence emitted by the marks 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d. The operator then presents the structure 37 on the visible face 2a of the removable panel 2 so that the ends 39a, 39b, 40a, 40b are positioned on the corresponding marks 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d. This operation can be facilitated by the gripping means 42. The operator then positions the tool 36 (and therefore the structure 37) in contact with the face 2a of the removable panel 2. He thus ensures that the tool 36 is correctly positioned. Indeed, an incorrect positioning of the tool would not lead to the unlocking of each fixing means 4 of the panel 2, said panel 2 could then not be dismantled. In this case, the operator in charge of maintenance will have to reposition the tool 36.

[0041] In doing so, the operator places each magnetic element 46 of the panel 2 (arrow A) of the magnetic fixing means 4 in line with the magnetic fixing means 4 of the removable panel 2 (see [Fig.6]). An attractive magnetic field is then created between the magnetic element 46 and the magnetic component 6b (arrow B) which attracts the magnetic component 6b of the body 6 towards the magnetic element 46 of the tool 36. This attractive magnetic field causes the body 6 to rotate (arrow C2) and disengages the hook 6a of the body 6 from the supporting structure 3, causing each magnetic fixing means 4 of the removable panel 2 to be unlocked.

[0042] The positioning of the tool 36 having caused the unlocking of each fixing means 4, the panel 2 is now held only by the tool 36 and can be safely removed by the operator from its location.

[0043] According to an alternative embodiment shown in [Fig.7], the structure 37 of the tool 36 is in the form of a rectangular frame 150. This frame is composed of 4 ribs 150a, 150b, 150c, 150d fixed together at their respective ends 151a, 151b, 151c, 151d. They can be fixed by any conventional fixing means. As already described previously, this structure 37 has a face 37a oriented towards the face 2a of the removable panel 2 when the tool 36 is placed facing said panel 2. The structure 37 also has a face 37b opposite the face 37a.

[0044] In addition, this frame 150 may comprise adhesion means 41, in a non-limiting manner, two in number in this variant embodiment. These adhesion means 41 are fixed on the face 37a of the structure 37 and make it possible to anchor the tool 36 on the visible face 2a of the removable panel 2. The fixing of this adhesion means 41 on the structure 37 can be carried out by any method known to those skilled in the art: screws, adhesive, etc. These adhesion means 41 also make it possible to secure the tool 36 to said panel 2 so that once the removable panel 2 is released from the supporting structure 3, it remains secured to the tool 36. The operator can then, by simply moving the tool 36, handle said panel 2 in complete safety.

[0045] The frame 150 may also comprise gripping means 42 fixed to the face 37b of the structure 37 and schematically represented in [Fig.7]. The fixing of these gripping means 42 may be carried out by any method known to those skilled in the art: screws, welding, adhesive, etc. In this example, only two gripping means gripping means 42 have been shown, in a non-limiting manner. These gripping means 42 may, for example, be in the form of handles.

[0046] Schematically, a magnetic element 46 and a device 44 capable of emitting black light radiation have been shown, at the end 151c of the ribs 150c and 150d. The magnetic element 46 has a face 46a (not shown) facing the face 2a of the removable panel 2. As previously described, the face 46a of the magnetic element 46 has a magnetic pole opposite the magnetic pole of the face 61 of the magnetic component 6b of the magnetic fixing means 4 which said component 6b faces. For reasons of clarity, the other magnetic elements 46 and devices 44 capable of emitting black light radiation have not been shown in [Fig.7] but are nevertheless present. In any event, the frame 150 comprises as many magnetic elements 46 and devices 44 capable of emitting black light radiation as there are magnetic fixing means 4 present on the removable panel 2.

[0047] The procedure for dismantling the removable panel 2 with the tool 36 comprising the frame 150 is the same as that previously described.

[0048] Whatever the structure of the tool 36, the assembly of a removable panel 2 is carried out in the same way: an operator in charge of maintenance associates the tool 36 with the removable panel 2 so that said operator can transport said panel 2 in front of the supporting structure 3 on which said panel 2 must be hooked and fixed. The tool 36 / panel 2 connection is ensured by the attractive magnetic field generated by the magnetic elements 46 of the tool 36 and by the magnetic components 6b of each fixing means 4. This connection can also be assisted by adhesion means 4L. The operator positions the panel 2 in the place that said panel must occupy on the supporting structure 3. Once this operation is carried out, he detaches the adhesion means 41 from the panel 2 (if these are present) and detaches the tool 36 from the removable panel 2.The detachment of the tool 36 removes the attractive magnetic field that had been generated between the magnetic elements 46 of the tool 36 and the magnetic components 6b of each fixing means 4 (arrow C1 of [Fig. 6]). The movable body 6 pivots about its axis of rotation 6c causing the hook 6a to be inserted into the opening 3a provided in the supporting structure, thus locking the magnetic fixing means 4 onto the supporting structure 3.

[0049] The structure 37 can have different shapes without departing from the scope of the invention: it could for example be of a simple shape, such as an oval or round shape or a Y shape if the panel 2 only has three magnetic fixing means 4. It could also have a more complex shape such as a lattice shape.

[0050] Without departing from the scope of the invention, the magnetic element 46 of the tool 36 can be a passive element, such as a simple magnet, or an active element, such as an electro magnet. In the latter case, a power source is added to the tool 36, in the form of a rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery or an electrical source.

Claims

Claims

1. Tool (36) for mounting / dismounting a removable panel (2) comprising a visible face (2a) and an invisible face (2b) intended to be mounted on a supporting structure (3) characterized in that: - the panel (2) comprises, fixed on its face (2b), at least three magnetic fixing means (4) each being composed of a movable body (6) comprising a hook (6a) and a magnetic component (6b) having a first face (61), each body (6) being fixed on the panel (2) so that it can pivot around an axis of rotation (6c), said hook (6a) being able to be introduced, in the locked position, into an opening (3a) made in the supporting structure (3), - the panel (2) has an electroluminescent marking (34a, 34b, 34c, 34d), arranged to the right of each magnetic fixing means (4), and in that the tool (36) comprises: - a structure (37) having a face (37a) oriented towards the face (2a) of the removable panel (2) and a face (37b) opposite the face (37a) and comprising at least three magnetic elements (46) arranged along the face (37a) of said structure (37), - at least three devices (44) capable of emitting black light radiation in line with said at least three magnetic elements (46).

2. Tool (36) according to claim 1 characterized in that each magnetic element (46) comprises a face (46a) facing the face (2a) of the panel (2) and having a magnetic pole opposite the magnetic pole of the face (61) of said magnetic component (6b) of the magnetic fixing means (4) of the removable panel (2) which the magnetic element (46) faces.

3. Tool (36) according to claims 1 or 2 characterized in that it comprises at least one adhesion means (41) fixed on the face (37a) of said structure (37).

4. Tool (36) according to claim 3 characterized in that the means adhesion (41) is a suction cup.

5. Tool (36) according to claims 1, 2, 3 or 4 characterized in that it comprises at least one gripping means (42) fixed on the face (37b) of said structure (37).

6. Tool (36) according to claim 5 characterized in that the at least one gripping means (42) is a handle.

7. Tool (36) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structure (37) has the shape of a cross (38) comprising two branches (39, 40) crossing approximately in their middle, at an angle of approximately 90°.

8. Tool (36) according to claim 7 characterized in that the geometry and dimensions of the cross (38) are such that the ends (39a, 39b, 40a, 40b) of each branch (39, 40) are shaped to be positioned in line with the location of the fixing means (4) of the removable panel (2) when the tool (36) is placed on the panel (2) for the purpose of its assembly or disassembly.

9. Tool (36) according to claim 8 characterized in that a magnetic element (46) and a device (44) capable of emitting black light radiation are fixed to each end (39a, 39b 40a, 40b) of the branches (39, 40) of the cross (38).

10. Tool (36) according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 characterized in that the structure (37) has the shape of a rectangular frame (150) composed of four ribs (150a, 150b, 150c, 150d) fixed together at their respective ends (151a, 151b, 151c, 151d).

11. Tool (36) according to claim 10 characterized in that a magnetic element (46) and a device (44) capable of emitting black light radiation are fixed to each end (151a, 151b, 151c, 151d) of the rectangular frame (150).

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