EXTRUSIONS AND CONNECTING PIN

The present invention relates to a profile to be assembled, using at least one connecting pin, with other similar profiles, create objects useful in daily life such as, for example, vases of floral display, of the pencil holder, decorative objects, game assemblies for children, of trinkets therein.

There are numerous building games in which are assembled parts mutually construct objects. The pieces are provided with connecting means for their pushing for assembly into several configurations.

Knowing this state of the technique, the applicant has sought to design profiles whose assembly with other provides a large building creativity on the part of the user.

To this end, there is provided a profile to be assembled with at least one other section, via a connecting shaft.

According to the invention,

- the profile externally has a peripheral wall of constant cross-section over the height of said profile, delimited, in particular, by outer sides and at least one retainer groove radial hollow peripheral wall through at least one of its outer faces over the entire height of said profile,

- the connecting shaft having a profile which is elongate, constant cross-section along substantially its entire length, and this is defined by an intermediate wall joined at its two ends respectively by two wider side walls, so that the insertion of the pin into two grooves belonging to two profiles juxtaposed by two outer faces facing in opposite, can assemble the two profiles.

Is thus assembled two or more beams at their outer faces facing in opposite.

They can also shift along their joint pin.

An additional feature of the invention, the peripheral wall is open at one edge and the other edge thereof closed by a bottom wall, giving it a container shaped geometry.

The profile of the invention may be used e.g. vase, of pencil holder andc.

An additional feature of the invention, the connecting pin is provided at one end of a push rod for connecting a by threading of said pin, and dimples deepen the peripheral wall at an end face of the profile, in alignment with each groove for receiving a corresponding pin of the tappet.

The pusher for facilitating the assembly of the pin in the two grooves, is receivable within a corresponding recess.

An additional feature of the invention, slots are formed respectively on the outer sides recessed grooves and are oriented perpendicular to the axis of the profile, the slots being distributed into hollow slots formed recess of a corresponding outer side and projecting slots formed additional thickness on each of the external faces, so as to embed the slots in projections of a profile, within which slots recessed, of another member.

After the insertion of a pin, the two sections are joined together and be mutually non-rotatably movable relative to each other.

Alternatively embodiment, grooves are formed respectively in the outer faces recessed grooves and are oriented perpendicular to the axis of the profile, and at least one pin is used to be disposed between two mutually facing profile in respect to, by placing it between two opposite grooves, for joining face to face the two said profiles, by approximation.

After the insertion of a pin, the two sections are joined together and be mutually non-rotatably movable relative to each other. Another alternative is to begin by threading a pin junction between two profiles juxtaposed and then slide the pin between two recesses facing in opposite.

An additional feature of the invention, the peripheral wall is defined externally by a polygonal geometry.

This allows one to construct objects with geometric shapes. More profiles can be assembled on a single strip.

An additional feature of the invention, the polygonal geometry is selected from a geometry pentagonal, hexagonal, triangular, rhomboidal, rectangular or square.

These geometries are suitable, in particular, to create pencil holder, shelves, vases for floral arrangements.

In another embodiment, the peripheral wall has a geometry-shaped angular sector defined by four outer faces, and exactly two side faces joined by a concave face and a convex face, both side faces being flat and their planes in a sequent axis, a groove digging the peripheral wall at least through the two side faces.

One can design objects assembled and smooth on their exposed faces.

An additional feature of the invention, the height of the peripheral wall is substantially twice the width of the profile.

Constructing objects can be relatively high, such as vases multiple.

Alternatively embodiment, the height of the peripheral wall is substantially equal to the width of the profile.

Objects can be constructed less height, such as pencil holder.

An additional feature of the invention, each groove has a section geometry in T and each pin has a section geometry H.

These geometries of the groove and the pin together provide a linear guide between the spindle and two juxtaposed profiles.

The features of the invention mentioned above, as well as other, will appear more clearly upon reading of the following description of an exemplary embodiment, said description being made in connection with the accompanying drawings, among which:

figure 1 represents a front view of a profile according to the invention,

figure 2 represents a plan view of a profile according to the invention,

figure 3 represents a sectional view of a profile according to the invention,

figure 4 represents a sectional view of a first alternative embodiment least high profile according to the invention,

figure 5 represents a front view of a connecting pin arranged to join profiles by their respective peripheral walls according to the invention,

figure 6 represents a top view of an alignment pin arranged to join profiles by their respective peripheral walls according to the invention,

figure 7 represents a sectional view of an alignment pin arranged to join profiles by their respective peripheral walls according to the invention,

figure 8 represents a top view of two sections connected to one another via a connecting pin according to the invention,

fig. 9 is a front view of two sections connected to one another via a connecting pin according to the invention,

fig. 10 is a front view of a second alternate embodiment of a profile with slots on its outer faces according to the invention,

fig. 11 is a bottom view of a section of fig. 10 according to the invention,

fig. 12 is a sectional view of a profile of fig. 10 according to the invention,

fig. 13 is a front view of a third alternative embodiment of a profile with grooves formed on its outer faces according to the invention,

fig. 14 is a plan view of a profile of fig. 13 according to the invention,

fig. 15 is a sectional view of a profile of fig. 13 according to the invention,

the Figures 16 to 20 represent top views of exemplary embodiments of a construction kit including profiles and joining pins according to the invention,

fig. 21 is a front view of a vase multiple receiving a floral arrangement according to the invention,

fig. 22 is a plan view of a multi-vessel for accommodating a floral arrangement according to the invention,

in FIGS. 23, 26 and 27 represent top views of objects constructed with profiles hexagonal, triangular and square,

Fig. 24 is a top view of a profile of hexagonal cross section according to the invention,

Fig. 25 is a top view of a profile of triangular section according to the invention,

fig. 28 is a front view of a shelf with bottom profiles constructed with hexagonal, triangular and losangiques,

fig. 29 is a front view of a shelf bottomless constructed with profiles hexagonal, triangular and losangiques,

fig. 30 is a front view of a shelf with bottom constructed with square and rectangular profiles,

fig. 31 is a front view of a shelf bottomless constructed with square and rectangular profiles,

fig. 32 depicts a top view of a profile-shaped angular sector according to the invention,

fig. 33 is a top view of a ring constructed with slider-zipper angular sector according to the invention,

fig. 34 is a plan view of a track constructed with slider-zipper angular sector according to the invention,

fig. 35 is a top view of an alternative embodiment of a profile-shaped angular sector according to the invention and,

fig. 36 is a plan view of a crown constructed with slider-zipper angular sector and profiles pentagonal according to the invention.

The profile building 100 shown in Figure 1 is to be assembled with other similar profiles, create objects useful in daily life such as, for example, flower vases presentations, of pencil holder, decorative objects, game assemblies for children, shelves, various trinkets therein andc.

Figure on 3, the profile geometry 100 externally has a constant cross section over its entire height. The section 100 is thus delimited by a peripheral wall PPs open edge and the other edge thereof closed by a bottom wall FW, giving it a container shaped geometry, such as a cup. The bottom wall pf is disposed inwardly from the corresponding edge of the peripheral wall PPs.

Figure on 3, the height of the peripheral wall of substantially Pp is twice the width of the profile 100.

In a first alternative embodiment shown in Figure 4, the height of the peripheral wall Pp is substantially equal to the width of the profile 100.

Figure 2 on, the peripheral wall Pp is defined externally by a polygonal geometry constituted, on this Figure 2, by a wall pentagonal and whose outer sides defining the same f1 - f5 are planar or substantially planar. The pentagon is of the regular type. The angle formed between two contiguous faces from the axis of the profile is of 108°. A chamfer CF of cutting at the sharp edge between two adjacent sides.

Figure 2 on, the planar geometry or substantially planar outer faces of the section 100 provides an attachment profiles by means of two faces facing in opposite, then they rest on a flat surface.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, grooves Rn of radial retention dug vertically the peripheral wall PPs throughout the height of the profile 100, respectively through at least one of its outer faces f1 - f5. Figure on 2, a groove RNs hollow each face F., in its middle part.

Figure 2 on, each groove rn is defined by a first passage pI that opens, on one side, through one face of the f thereof and, on the other side, in a second passage p2 wider and is recessed into the thickness of the peripheral wall PPs. On this Figure 2, each groove RNs has, in section, a geometry in the form of T. main central axis of the second passage p2 is perpendicular to the axis of the first passage PI output

In an alternative embodiment, not shown, the groove has a trapezoidal profile in cross section and whose large base is defined in the thickness of the peripheral wall PPs, while the small base is delimited by the opening of the groove through a corresponding face.

In FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, is presented an alignment pin 200 for allowing the assembly of two juxtaposed profiles at their peripheral wall, taking place in two grooves facing opposite each other and belonging to the two profiles.

The pin consists of a profile 200 elongate, constant cross-section along substantially its entire length. The pin 200 is defined by an intermediate wall IP joined at its two ends respectively by two side walls fold and p12 wider. Figure 7 on, the pin 200 has a section geometry H-pleat and the two side walls are joined p12 middle portion thereof on either side of the intermediate wall IP. The side walls fold and p12 also aligned substantially perpendicular with respect to said intermediate wall.

The length of the pin 200 is equal substantially to the height of the profile 100.

In relation in FIGS. 2 and 7, one example fold of the side walls is for insertion into the second passageway of a groove corresponding RNs p2, while a half of the thickness of the intermediate wall PI is for insertion into the first passageway PI of said groove. When it is desired to assemble two profiles 100 side by side, the second side wall p12 can then take place in the second passageway p2 singling of a groove of the second profile corresponding to the remaining half of the thickness of the intermediate wall IP can take place in the first passage PI of said groove.

In an alternative embodiment, not shown, each sidewall IP has, in cross section, a trapezoidal profile for cooperating with a groove having a same profile.

In practice and for assembling two sections 100, are maintained with side-by àcôte with two of their grooves RNs facing in opposite and the putting on the connecting pin 200 in both of said grooves. Such an assembly is shown in plan view of fig. 8. The two profiles are respectively joined by 100 both their faces f4. Each groove thus permitting sliding movement of the pin but the radially retains. Mounted spindle has only a single degree of freedom.

Figure 6 on, the connecting pin 200 is provided at one end of a tappet RA for connecting a by threading said pin between two grooves of two contiguous profiles or to allow its removal for disassembling the two profiles. The pusher Pr is formed with a tab which extends perpendicularly to one end of the spindle. The tab extends beyond one, p12, both sidewalls PI

The free end of the pin 200, c'est to say that is not provided with the pusher RA, is tapered to facilitate donning.

Figure 1 on, dimples LUMO deepen the peripheral wall PPs at one end face and the lower end face precisely on this Fig.l, in alignment with each groove receiving the RN to push of a corresponding pin.

Figure on 3, the bottom wall recessed below the FEP leaving space for housing the pusher of a corresponding pin.

Figure 2 on, a pin 200 with its plunger RA facing outward, is mounted in a groove corresponding RNs.

Figure on 9, two profiles 100 are connected to one another via a connecting pin 200. It is possible to relatively displacing the two profiles 100 by sliding along the connecting shaft 200, as the suggests the double arrow d.

In FIGS. 10 - 12 and 13 - 16, are respectively presented two other alternative embodiments of the profile 100 where it is possible for adjustably positioning the offset in height in two contiguous sections, and then bonded together, non-rotatably relative mobility, via a connecting shaft.

In FIGS. 10 - 12 and in the second alternative embodiment of the profile 100, n are slots formed around the peripheral wall PPs, c'est to say they are formed perpendicularly to the axis of the profile 100. The crenels n are formed on at least the faces F. dug by grooves RNs.

There are preferably slots formed in the hollow recess of each of the external faces F. as well as slots projecting nsec formed additional thickness on each of the external faces F. the depth of n slots, near zero to the border grooves RNs, increases when measured at the corners of the profile 100, c'est to say in practice the bevel edges FS. The crenels n have, in cross section, a trapezoidal geometry. They can still have a circular arc-shaped geometry.

Thus, two profiles laterally approaching 100 to arrange two of their faces f in facing, it can penetrate the slots in projections nsec, one in the slots recessed does, on the other. A pin is then inserted into the two grooves RNs turned in respect to the two profiles 100. The two sections are joined together and be mutually non-rotatably movable relative to each other.

It is useful to note in FIGS. 10 and 11, that the first slot is visible below the upper side of the profile 100 projects while the first slot visible above the underside of the profile 100 is recessed. By assembling two profiles juxtaposed and oriented similarly, there remains level differences between them. Contrariwise, It is possible to assemble on the same level two profiles contiguous by returning one of them. These two alternatives are shown in the views a and b as miniature cutting.

In FIGS. 13 - 15 and in the third alternative embodiment of the profile 100, grooves g are carried out around the peripheral wall PPs, c'est to say they are made perpendicular to the axis of the profile 100. The grooves deepen grams each of the external faces preferably f, g as the grooves do not open into the grooves RNs. The grooves grams have in cross section a square geometry. They may have a different geometry in a semi-circle.

At least one pin P is used for placement between two profiles 100 facing in opposite, by placing it between two opposite grooves, for bonding them by drawing together face to face. The pin P has, in section, a geometry complementary to that of half of a groove grams.

Thus, two profiles laterally approaching 100 to arrange two of their faces f in facing, it is possible to wedge height two profiles 100 by means of said pin. A pin is then inserted into the two grooves RNs turned in respect to the two profiles 100. The two sections are joined together and be mutually non-rotatably movable relative to each other.

For assembling two sections 100, it is still possible, at a first time, connect them via a pin 200 and, in a second step, inserting a pin P in two grooves RNs turned in opposite.

Examples of creative using profiles 100 assembled by pins 200 are presented in FIGS. 16 to 36.

In FIGS. 16 to 22, are shown in top view, geometric assemblies constructed with profiles 100 pentagonal and the pins 200 of the invention. The pentagonal geometry peripheral walls PPs profiles 100 provides a large building creativity. On fig. 18, in particular, two rings are engaged one in the other.

In FIGS. 19 and 20, the constructs have a pentagonal shape. They were carried out with profiles 100 pentagonal jointed together with pins 200 of the invention.

On fig. 21, the vase multi VMs presented is constructed with profiles 100a, 100b of different heights. Here also, the profiles 100 are pentagonal.

At least two profiles 100 are superposed by being joined to at least one adjacent profile, by means of a pin (not visible).

On the fig. 22, the vase multi VM is constructed with a first row of profile 100 which appears at the first plane at the bottom of the Figure and a second row of profiles 100 that appears in the background at the top of the Figure.

It remains obviously possible to build in elevation objects with profiles of identical height.

On fig. 23, shown is a pencil holder. It is built with hexagonal profiles 100 lOOh and triangular profiles 100 ΐ assembled with pins 200.

On the fig. 24, the peripheral wall of the profile PPs lOOh hex is delimited externally by six sided fl. f6. - the angle formed between two contiguous faces from the axis of the profile is 120°. Again, a groove RNs hollow peripheral wall through each of its outer faces.

On the fig. 25, the peripheral wall of the triangle profile PPs lOOt is delimited externally by three faces fl., f2 and f3. The angle formed between two contiguous faces from the axis of the profile is of 60°. Again, a groove RNs hollow peripheral wall through each of its outer faces.

On the fig. 26, a star-shaped object is constructed with a hex profile lOOhlOOt belted by six triangular sections that are joined by pins 200.

On the fig. 27, a crown-shaped object is constructed with a profile 100 penta belted by five square profiles which are attached five 100c between lOOt triangular profiles, the modules being interconnected by pins 200.

In FIGS. 28 and 29, are presented two shelves constructed with profiles lOOh hexagonal, triangular profiles lOOt, losangiques 100g profiles which are joined together by means of pins 200.

Each profile is defined rhomb 100g, in particular, by a peripheral wall externally delimited by four faces fl. - f4. again, a groove RNs hollow peripheral wall through each of its outer faces.

On fig. 28, all profiles 100 constituting the shelf are provided in the respective bottom walls of FEP.

In a fourth alternative embodiment of the profiles 100 shown on fig. 29, thereof are free of bottom wall. The shelf is of the openwork.

In FIGS. 30 and 31, are presented two shelves are constructed with rectangular profiles lOOr, 100c quadrilateral profiles and which are joined through pins 200.

Each square or rectangular profile lOOr 100c is defined, in particular, by a peripheral wall externally delimited by four faces fl. f4. - the angle formed between two contiguous faces from the tube axis is 90°. Again, a groove RNs hollow peripheral wall through each of its outer faces.

On the fig. 30, all profiles 100 constituting the shelf are provided in the respective bottom walls of FEP.

On fig. 31, all profiles 100 constituting the shelf are free of bottom walls. The shelf is of the openwork.

On the fig. 32, the profile 100 ν, drawn in plan view, has a geometry-shaped angular sector whose peripheral wall Pp is delimited externally by four outer faces fl., f2, f3 and f4, and exactly two side faces fl f3 f2 joined by a concave side and an opposite convex f4. The two side faces are planar and fl f3 their planes are sequent in an axis i. a groove RNs hollow peripheral wall through each of the two side faces etF3 fl., but not the faces f2 etF4.

In FIGS. 33 and 34, the faces of non-touching objects constructed have smooth surfaces. The profiles 100 ν are jointed together with pins 200.

On the fig. 35, the profile 100 ν, drawn in plan view, has here also constructed in the form of angular sector. A groove RNs hollow peripheral wall through each of the two side faces f3 fl and through the concave face f2, but not in the convex face f4.

On the fig. 36, the crown presented contains, in its central recess, three profiles pentagonal 100 assembled via pins 200 on the concave faces of the said collar 100 ν profiles.

Generally, all sides of the profile are not systematically recessed grooves.

The sections 100 and their connecting pins 200 of the invention make it possible to build useful items each day, construction sets, like trinkets therein to affect a game-play.

The profiles the pins 100 and 200 can be manufactured in a range of various colors. They can be changed in various sizes.