Facade ventilation device and device for manufacturing a batch for a ventilation device

Abstract

The invention relates to a facade sunshade and ventilation device (1) comprising at least one set of adjacent and independent batches (2) intended to be arranged on a facade (3), a batch (2) comprising two parallel cables (4) between which a plurality of panels (5) is mounted, each panel (5) having substantially the shape of a straight block comprising two main faces defining a width and a height and two transverse faces defining a depth, the panels (5) of the same batch (2) all comprising substantially the same width, at least two consecutive panels (5) of the same batch (2) being spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the height of one of the panels (5), the cables (4) being stretched vertically and fixed at their two ends to the facade (3) or to at least one intermediate structure (10) fixed to the facade (3) and means for attaching each panel (5) between two cables (4) associated with a batch (2).

Description

Title of the invention: Facade ventilation device and device for manufacturing a batch for a ventilation device

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of sunshade and facade ventilation devices, but also to devices for manufacturing a batch for a sunshade and facade ventilation device.

[0002] In the above field, custom-made openwork cladding solutions are known. Such solutions may comprise wooden or laminated panels which are fixed in different ways to the facade of a building. These are mainly decorative solutions and there is no ventilation effect, the panels being too close to each other.

[0003] There are sun-shading and facade ventilation devices comprising an openwork structure allowing the passage of air and providing direct protection from the sun's rays. But such devices comprise a heavy metal structure which is difficult to install on the facade of a building.

[0004] The present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks by proposing a sunshade and facade ventilation device that is easy to manufacture, transport and install on site and which can quickly adapt to various specifications.

[0005] The invention relates to a sunshade and facade ventilation device comprising at least one set of adjacent and independent batches intended to be arranged on a facade, a batch comprising two parallel cables between which a plurality of panels is mounted, each panel having substantially the shape of a straight block comprising two main faces defining a width and a height and two transverse faces defining a depth, the panels of the same batch all comprising substantially the same width, at least two consecutive panels of the same batch being spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the height of one of the panels, the cables being stretched vertically and fixed at their two ends to the facade or to at least one intermediate element fixed to the facade and means for attaching each panel between two cables associated with a batch.

[0006] The spaced panel design thus makes it possible to form a tight mesh in part, creating a sunshade as well as a venturi effect, in this case a forced natural ventilation effect, and constitutes a natural protective screen and filters solar radiation. The sunshade and facade ventilation device according to the invention makes it possible to create temperate intermediate spaces in buildings and to reduce the energy cost of air conditioning.

[0007] The implementation of a batch design makes it possible, on the one hand, to facilitate the assembly of the sunshade and facade ventilation device on site by deploying as many batches as necessary, on the other hand, to allow easy handling of the batches in the form of easily transportable rolls, and finally, to provide for adaptable batch manufacturing. Such manufacturing can be automated, but can also be adapted to different specifications, namely relating to the dimensions of the panels making up a batch and the lengths of the cables and can thus be adapted to the particular shapes of a facade. The sunshade and facade ventilation device according to the invention can advantageously cover only certain parts of a facade of a building.

[0008] The elements making up the sunshade and facade ventilation device are thus assembled dry and can be easily separated, making the sunshade and facade ventilation device easy to recycle.

[0009] It is also possible to assemble two to four batches in the workshop and bring them to the site to place the assemblies next to each other and fix them to the facade.

[0010] The batches or sets of batches can be stored and transported in the form of rolls or in accordions, advantageously facilitating their installation on the facade.

[0011] According to a characteristic of the invention, the means for attaching a panel between two cables are located on the two opposite transverse faces of a panel. Positioning the attachment means on the two opposite transverse faces of a panel makes it possible to increase the stability of a batch but also to increase safety when handling the wound batches. In addition, this makes it possible to leave the main face of the panels intact for an aesthetic appearance.

[0012] According to another characteristic of the invention, each panel comprises on two opposite transverse faces a vertical groove intended to receive a cable. Passing each cable through a groove provided for this purpose makes it possible to reduce the size of a batch, the width of a batch thus corresponding to the width of the chosen panels.

[0013] According to a characteristic of the invention, the grooves comprise a triangular section. The implementation of a groove comprising a triangular section advantageously makes it possible, on the one hand, to be able to adapt to different cable diameters and, on the other hand, to add a pinching effect for the cable in the groove.

[0014] According to a characteristic of the invention, the means for attaching each panel between two cables associated with a batch comprise at least one staple attaching a cable to the transverse face of a panel. Stapling a cable directly onto the transverse face of a panel and according to one embodiment, directly into the housing provided for this purpose, for example a groove, is a reliable and easily implemented attachment means for different types of materials that can make up the panel. The staple is thus highly compatible with panels made of wood or composite material.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cables and staples are made of stainless steel. The use of stainless steel is particularly advantageous for the sunshade and facade ventilation device intended to withstand external weather conditions such as all kinds of bad weather, rain, ambient humidity, temperature variations, UV rays and also wind. Advantageously, the cables and staples are thus resistant to corrosion and are less affected by weathering. Other durable and resistant materials can be used.

[0016] According to a characteristic of the invention, the adjacent batches are linked two by two by means of at least one system for fixing two cables. The fixing system may comprise a clip clamping two adjacent cables outside the panels.

[0017] According to a characteristic of the invention, at least two panels of the same batch comprise a different height of vertical edges.

[0018] According to another characteristic of the invention, at least one batch comprises panels spaced apart by a distance different from that of two other panels.

[0019] Depending on the geography of the premises, the exposure of the facade of the building to be ventilated, it is interesting to modulate the value of the space between the panels of the same lot but also the height of the panels of the same lot to accentuate the circulation of air.

[0020] According to a characteristic of the invention, two adjacent batches do not comprise the same arrangement of panels, namely the dimensions of one or more panels and / or the spacing between two panels. The panels of the same batch or of two adjacent batches may thus have different heights and / or thicknesses. The consecutive panels of the same batch and the consecutive panels of two adjacent batches may be spaced at a variable distance.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the consecutive panels of the same batch comprise a greater space between them towards the top of the batch intended to be placed towards the top of the facade, opposite the ground. This openwork structure architecture makes it possible to promote the venturi effect and thus the ventilation effect for the facade.

[0022] It is also interesting to be able to arrange two adjacent batches that do not have the same arrangement of panels. Advantageously, this also makes it possible to form various patterns for the sunshade and facade ventilation device.

[0023] According to a characteristic of the invention, at least two batches are not in the same plane. The cables remain parallel but the arrangement of the panels from one batch to another may comprise a different plane comprising an angle of up to 90 degrees. An angle of 180° corresponds to an alignment of the batches and reducing this angle makes it possible to design an openwork structure presenting a relief.

[0024] According to a characteristic of the invention, the cables are fixed at their two ends to a high structure and a low structure. High and low structures having areas for receiving and fixing the ends of the cables can be provided upstream, thus facilitating the removal of each batch on the facade.

[0025] The invention also relates to a device for manufacturing a batch for a sunshade and ventilation device comprising a frame comprising a belt, two cable distribution systems mounted upstream of a panel insertion station, means for parallel tensioning of the cables, two systems for attaching the panel between the two cables and a forward movement system and means for controlling the attachment systems and the forward movement system.

[0026] Such a batch manufacturing device makes it easier to implement the sunshade and ventilation device, the batches being able to be produced very quickly and assembled directly into a set ready to be brought to the site.

[0027] According to a characteristic of the invention, the advancement system comprises a plate intended to receive the ends of the two cables, the plate being capable of translating along the belt. Advantageously, the use of a plate intended to translate also makes it possible to tension the cables.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the invention, the systems for attaching the panel between the two cables comprise two staplers arranged opposite each other at the insertion station of a panel. The use of staplers located directly at the insertion station of a panel makes it possible to reduce the size of the manufacturing device but also to be able to carry out manufacturing steps in parallel, namely to advance the panel to staple it to the cable at different locations.

[0029] Of course, the various features, variants and embodiments of the invention may be combined with each other in various combinations to the extent that they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive.

[0030] Furthermore, various other characteristics of the invention emerge from the appended description given with reference to the drawings which illustrate non-limiting forms of embodiment of the invention and where:

[0031] [Fig-1] is a view of an exemplary embodiment of a sunshade and windbreak device facade tilation according to the invention,

[0032] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of a panel compatible with the device of sunshade and facade ventilation of [Fig.l],

[0033] [Fig.3] is a perspective view of a detail of [Fig.l],

[0034] [Fig.4] is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an inter-structure mediator compatible with the sunshade and ventilation device according to the invention,

[0035] [Fig.5] is a perspective view of a fastener implemented in the device of sunshade and facade ventilation of [Fig.l],

[0036] [Fig.6] is a view of a second exemplary embodiment of a breaker device sun and facade ventilation according to the invention,

[0037] [Fig.7] is a view of a third exemplary embodiment of a breaker device sun and facade ventilation according to the invention,

[0038] [Fig.8] is a view of a fourth example of embodiment of a sunshade and facade ventilation device according to the invention,

[0039] [Fig.9] is an example of an embodiment of a device for manufacturing a batch according to the invention,

[0040] [Fig. 10] is a perspective view of a detail of [Fig.9],

[0041] [Fig. 11] is a top view of a detail of the device for manufacturing a batch of the [Fig.9], and

[0042] [Fig. 12] is a perspective view of a detail of the device for manufacturing a batch of [Fig.9],

[0043] It should be noted that in these figures the structural and / or functional elements common to the different variants may have the same references.

[0044] The invention aims to propose a sunshade and facade ventilation device that is easily adaptable to different specifications and easily transportable and installable on a facade.

[0045] For these purposes, a sunshade and ventilation device designated by the reference 1 as illustrated in [Fig.l] comprises a set of adjacent lots 2 intended to be arranged on a facade 3.

[0046] A batch 2 within the meaning of the invention comprising two parallel cables 4 between which a plurality of panels 5 are mounted.

[0047] A panel 5 compatible with the invention as illustrated in [Fig.2] has substantially the shape of a straight block comprising two main faces defining a width 1 and a height h and two transverse faces defining a depth p. The panels 5 of the same batch 2 all have substantially the same width 1.

[0048] According to the embodiment illustrated in [Fig.l], the sunshade and ventilation device 1 comprises an assembly comprising four batches 2. Each batch 2 comprises five substantially identical panels 5 spaced apart by a distance greater than the height of a panel 5. And two adjacent batches 2 are arranged in a staggered manner, that is to say that, on the one hand, the respective panels 5 of two adjacent batches 2 are not arranged side by side, on the contrary, each panel 5 is located next to the space created between two panels 5 of the neighboring batch 2, and on the other hand the batches 2 are arranged with an identical plane by skipping one 2.

[0049] Other embodiments of batches 2 and set of batches are described below.

[0050] The cables 4 used are metallic and preferably stainless steel. Other materials allowing sufficient tension to be maintained in the cables 4 when the cables 4 are fixed to the facade 3 are compatible within the framework of the invention.

[0051] The panels 5 used can be made of wood or composite materials or even including metallic materials.

[0052] A batch 2 also comprises means for attaching each panel 5 between two cables 4.

[0053] For its purposes, the solution illustrated in particular in figures 2 and 3 comprises a groove 6 in each of the transverse faces of the panel 5 through which a cable 3 passes. And the attachment is ensured by five staples 7 which trap a cable 3 in the groove 6 of a panel 5. Other attachment systems not shown are compatible within the framework of the invention.

[0054] The staples 7 may be made of composite materials or even comprise metallic materials such as stainless steel.

[0055] Visible in [Fig.l], each lot 2 is attached to a high structure 8 and a low structure 9, the two high structures 8 and low 9 being fixed to the facade 3.

[0056] Different solutions for attaching the cables 4 to an intermediate structure 10 are possible within the scope of the invention. [Fig. 4] illustrates an exemplary embodiment of an intermediate structure 10 comprising a high structure 8 and a low structure 9. The high structure 8 illustrated comprises a first elongate profile 11 on which the ends of the cables 3 of the sunshade and ventilation device 1 are fixed and this first elongate profile 11 is retained by a plurality of first clamps 12 which are themselves fixed to a first plate 13 of the facade 3. The low structure 9 illustrated comprises a second elongate profile 14 on which the ends of the cables 3 of the sunshade and ventilation device 1 are fixed and this second elongate element 11 is retained by a plurality of second clamps 15 which are themselves fixed to a second plate 16 of the facade 3.The second clamps 15 are each connected to a tension spring 17 which makes it possible to pull on each of the second clamps 15 and thus to vertically tension the cables 3. The term vertically relates to the facade 3. Thus, the sunshade and ventilation device 1 is parallel to the facade of a building. This facade 3 may comprise an angle with the terrestrial reference frame; the building may, for example, be leaning.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the invention, visible in particular in [Fig.l], the adjacent or so-called neighboring lots 2 of a sunshade and ventilation device 1 are linked two by two by means of several systems for fixing two cables 3.

[0058] These fixing systems may include a ferrule 20 visible in [Fig.5]. A ferrule, a ferrule, a clip may be used to hold together the two neighboring cables 3 from two adjacent batches 2.

[0059] In [Fig.l], two adjacent batches 2 are held together by means of eleven ferrules 20 arranged at the offset between each panel 5.

[0060] Other styles of forming batches 2 and sets comprising various batches are compatible with the invention.

[0061] Figures 6 to 8 illustrate various exemplary embodiments comprising different openwork structures for a sunshade and ventilation device 1.

[0062] In [Fig.6], a set comprises four identical batches 2. A batch 2 comprises twelve substantially identical first panels 5a intended to cover the bottom of the facade 3 and ten substantially identical second panels 5b intended to cover the top of the facade 3. The first panels 5b comprise a greater height than the second panels 5b. The space between two consecutive panels 5a, 5b is greater for the second panels 5b, this space increasing progressively towards the top of the batch 2 intended to be placed towards the top of the facade 3.

[0063] [Fig.7] illustrates another example of an embodiment of an assembly comprising four lots 2, two lots 2 spaced apart from a lot 2 being identical. However, the lots 2 comprise six substantially identical first panels 5a intended to cover the bottom of the facade 3 and five substantially identical second panels 5b intended to cover the top of the facade 3. The first panels 5b comprise a greater height than the second panels 5b. The space between two consecutive panels 5a, 5b is substantially identical along a lot 2 except towards the middle of the lot 2 where this space is slightly reduced for an aesthetic appearance.

[0064] Another embodiment of an openwork structure is illustrated in [Fig.8] with an assembly comprising four identical batches 2, two batches 2 spaced from a batch 2 being in the same plane. A batch 2 comprises twelve substantially identical first panels 5a intended to cover the bottom of the facade 3, and ten substantially identical second panels 5b intended to cover the top of the facade 3. The first panels 5b comprise a greater height than the second panels 5b. The space between two consecutive panels 5a, 5b is greater for the second panels 5b, this space increasing progressively towards the top of the batch 2 intended to be placed towards the top of the facade 3. Two adjacent batches 2 are not in the same plane, that is to say that there is an angle of 150 degrees between two adjacent batches 2. According to the illustrated embodiment, the twelve first panels 5a comprise different thicknesses thus accentuating the aesthetic appearance.

[0065] The design of a facade sunshade and ventilation device 1 comprising one or more sets of batches 2 allows for batch-by-batch manufacturing and assembly of a set of batches 2 in the workshop before being mounted on site.

[0066] To do this, the invention also relates to a device for manufacturing a batch 2 for a sunshade and ventilation device 1. An exemplary embodiment of a manufacturing device designated by the reference 30 is illustrated in Figures 9 to 12.

[0067] A manufacturing device 30 according to the invention comprises a frame 31 comprising a belt 32 intended to receive the batch being manufactured and thus comprising a manufacturing advancement direction.

[0068] The manufacturing device 30 comprises two distribution systems for a cable 4. Two reels 33 for winding a cable 4 visible in FIGS. 9 to 11 are thus mounted upstream and below the belt 32 in order to be able to unwind the cables 4 towards an insert station 34 of a panel 5.

[0069] The insert station 34 is advantageously located above the reels 33 and comprises two staplers 35 arranged opposite each other and mounted on strips 36 allowing the staplers 35 to be positioned according to the dimensions of the desired panel 5.

[0070] [Fig. 12] illustrates a plate 37 for advancing the manufacturing device 30. The plate 37 comprises two lugs 38 capable of receiving the end of a cable 4. The lugs 38 are capable of translating on the plate 37 so as to choose the desired spacing corresponding to the width of the chosen panel 5.

[0071] The belt 32 comprises a longitudinal opening 38 and the plate 37 comprises an advancement element 39 extending through the opening 38 and fixed to an advancement system allowing the rectilinear translational movement of the plate 37 along the belt 32. According to this embodiment, the advancement system comprises a pulling cable 40 connected, on the one hand, to the advancement element 39 of the plate 37 and, on the other hand, to a motorized rotation axis 41 located under the belt 32 at the opposite end of the insert station 34.

[0072] To manufacture a batch 2 for a sunshade and ventilation device 1 according to the invention by means of a manufacturing device 30 as described above, the two cables 4 coming from the reels 33 are attached to the lugs 38 of the advancement plate 37. The lugs are positioned on the plate 37 so that the distance between the two cables corresponds substantially to the width of the chosen panels 5.

[0073] The advancement system is controlled in order to tension the cables 4.

[0074] A first chosen panel 5 is arranged at the level of the insert station 34 between the cables 4, the cables 4 passing through the grooves 6 of the panel 5 and the staplers 35 are positioned respectively at the level of the first staples to be placed on the cables 4 and the two transverse faces of the panel 5.

[0075] The two staplers are activated so as to staple each cable 4 in each groove of the panel 5.

[0076] A control unit allows the plate 37 to be advanced in order to position the staplers 35 at the level of the second staples to be placed on the cables 4 and the two transverse faces of the panel 5.

[0077] This step is repeated for as many staples as are to be attached.

[0078] The control unit then activates the advancement of the plate 37 to create the desired space between two consecutive panels 5 of the batch 2 and another chosen panel 5 is positioned on the insert station 34.

[0079] The control unit then activates the attachment systems in conjunction with the system of advancement in order to gradually attach each panel 5 introduced, thus creating a batch 2 according to the desired openwork structure.

[0080] According to this illustrated embodiment, the belt 32 comprises a length corresponding to the maximum length of a batch 2. The batch 2 is stored in an accordion or in the form of a reel.

[0081] According to another embodiment not illustrated, batch 2 is produced continuously and recoverable at the end of the belt 32, for example in the form of a reel or in an accordion. A batch 2 is cut to the desired length.

[0082] A set comprising several batches 2 chosen is then assembled.

[0083] And, one or more assemblies are brought to the site of the facade 3 of the building to be ventilated to be mounted directly on the facade 3 or on an intermediate structure 10 provided for this purpose.

[0084] Of course, various other modifications may be made to the invention within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

Claims

1. A sunshade and ventilation device (1) for a facade, characterized in that it comprises at least one set of adjacent and independent batches (2) intended to be arranged on a facade (3), a batch (2) comprising two parallel cables (4) between which a plurality of panels (5) is mounted, each panel (5) having substantially the shape of a straight block comprising two main faces defining a width and a height and two transverse faces defining a depth, the panels (5) of the same batch (2) all comprising substantially the same width, at least two consecutive panels (5) of the same batch (2) being spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the height of one of the panels (5), the cables (4) being stretched vertically and fixed at their two ends to the facade (3) or to at least one intermediate structure (10) fixed to the facade (3) and means for attaching each panel (5) between two cables (4) associated with a batch (2).

2. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to the preceding claim in which the means for attaching a panel (5) between two cables (4) are located on the two opposite transverse faces of a panel (5).

3. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which each panel (5) comprises on two opposite transverse faces a vertical groove (6) intended to receive a cable (4).

4. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to the preceding claim in which the grooves (6) comprise a triangular section.

5. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which the means for attaching each panel (5) between two cables (4) associated with a batch (2) comprise at least one staple (7) connecting a cable (4) to the transverse face of a panel (5).

6. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to the preceding claim in which the cables (4) and the staples (7) are made of stainless steel.

7. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which the adjacent batches (2) are linked two by two by means of at least one fixing system of two cables (4).

8. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which at least two panels (5, 5a, 5b) of the same lot (2) include different vertical edge height.

9. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which at least one batch (2) comprises panels (5) spaced apart by a distance different from that of two other panels (5).

10. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which two adjacent batches (2) do not comprise the same arrangement of panels (5,5a,5b), namely the dimensions of one or more panels (5,5a,5b) and / or the spacing between two panels (5,5a,5b).

11. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which the consecutive panels (5, 5a, 5b) of the same batch comprise a space between them which is greater towards the top of the batch (2) intended to be placed towards the top of the facade (3), opposite the ground.

12. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which at least two batches (2) are not in the same plane.

13. Sunshade and ventilation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims in which the cables (4) are fixed at their two ends to a high structure (8) and a low structure (9).

14. Device (30) for manufacturing a batch (2) for a sunshade and ventilation device (1) comprising a frame (31) comprising a belt (32), two systems for distributing a cable (3) mounted upstream of an insert station (34) of a panel (5), means for parallel tensioning of the cables (4), two systems for attaching the panel (5) between the two cables (4) and a forward movement system and means for controlling the attachment systems and the forward movement system.

15. Manufacturing device (30) according to the preceding claim in which the advancement system comprises a plate (37) intended to receive the ends of the two cables (3), the plate (37) being capable of translating along the belt (32).

16. Manufacturing device (30) according to one of claims 14 or 15 in which the systems for attaching the panel (5) between the two cables (4) comprise two staplers (35) arranged opposite each other at the level of the insert station (34) of a panel (5).

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