EP1494875A1 - Device to guarantee the tension and access to the reverse face of a stretched canvas - Google Patents

Device to guarantee the tension and access to the reverse face of a stretched canvas

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EP1494875A1
EP1494875A1 EP03746354A EP03746354A EP1494875A1 EP 1494875 A1 EP1494875 A1 EP 1494875A1 EP 03746354 A EP03746354 A EP 03746354A EP 03746354 A EP03746354 A EP 03746354A EP 1494875 A1 EP1494875 A1 EP 1494875A1
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Jean-Marc Scherrer
Jean-Paul Scherrer
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C7/00—Paperhanging
    • B44C7/02—Machines, apparatus, tools or accessories therefor
    • B44C7/022—Tapestry work
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/30—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling; e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
    • E04B9/303—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation characterised by edge details of the ceiling; e.g. securing to an adjacent wall for flexible tensioned membranes

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  • the present invention relates to a device intended to facilitate access to the back of a stretched fabric, in particular constituting a wall such as for example a ceiling, and to ensure the tension of this fabric.
  • stretched fabrics have been used for a few years to constitute walls, such as for example ceilings or wall walls. They are also used to constitute decorative elements, for example of cylindrical shape such as columns, or volume elements of any shape, most of the time of revolution.
  • transparent or translucent fabrics are used, which makes it possible to include lighting means highlighting them by transparency. It is understood that under these conditions the problem of cleaning and maintenance arises, in particular of the lighting means and therefore of access to the back side of these fabrics.
  • the present invention thus relates to a device intended to ensure tension and free access to the back side of a canvas stretched over support means, and constituting a covering element, and in particular a wall or ceiling element, comprising at least one mechanical closure, of the slide type, which extends over at least part of at least one of the dimensions of said wall, characterized in that the fabric is made of an elastic material and in that that its dimensions, before it is energized, are smaller than those of the support means (5a, 5b).
  • the dimension of the fabric, in the direction in which the closure extends will be less than that of its support means by an amount between 0.5 and 3% and preferably around 2%.
  • the dimension of the fabric, in the direction perpendicular to that along which the closure extends may be less than that of its support means by an amount between 0.5 and 15% and preferably of the order of 7%.
  • the canvas will preferably be made of polyvinyl chloride or PVC.
  • the wall element may have the shape of a cylinder of revolution and the slide fastener will preferably be arranged along one of the generatrices of this element.
  • the base of the cylinder may be arbitrary and in particular polygonal.
  • the fixing of the mechanical closure on the canvas will preferably be by high frequency welding, but may also be carried out by any other means and in particular by gluing or sewing.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cylindrical light element with a hexagonal base which is equipped with an access and tensioning device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of implementation of the access and tensioning device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view of an alternative embodiment of the access and tensioning device according to the invention.
  • Figure 3a is another alternative embodiment of the invention in which closures are arranged along each side of a fabric intended to constitute in particular a wall wall.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of another alternative embodiment of the access and tensioning device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 a decorative element 1 of cylindrical shape, which consists of two hexagonal holding plates, namely an upper plate 5a and a lower plate 5b on which a fabric 3 is stretched.
  • the canvas 3 used is made of a deformable and elastic material, such as preferably polyvinyl chloride, commonly called PVC.
  • the fabric is of the translucent type and is formed by six strips 8 whose width corresponds to each of the sides of the support plates 5a and 5b and which are interconnected in such a way that their connection is effected according to the generator joining each of the angles of the upper 5a and lower 5b plates.
  • lighting means for example a rectilinear light ramp 9 which is held along the longitudinal axis yy 'of the element 1 by means not shown in the drawing.
  • a mechanical slide fastener 6 (of the so-called “zipper” type) which extends from the lower plate 5b towards the plate has been arranged, according to one of the generators for connecting the different strips 8 upper 5a, so that the closure is then carried out from the lower part towards the upper part.
  • the mechanical closure 6 merges substantially with the connection line of the strips 8, and that it is therefore almost invisible to the eyes of an observer.
  • the width of the other connecting lines can be increased, so that an observer, even an attentive one, will not be able to distinguish these lines from one another.
  • the height of the latter (that is to say in a dimension in the direction in which the closure 6 extends) will be 2% less than the spacing of the plates 5a, 5b.
  • the length of the fabric in the other dimension that is to say perpendicular to the direction of closure 6, will be 7% less than the perimeter of the hexagonal bases 5a and 5b.
  • the present invention thus allows a user to have easy and immediate access on the one hand to the back of the stretched fabric 3, in particular in order to clean it or to rid it of parasites or insects which may cover it and which become visible by transparency, and on the other hand to the lighting system 9 in order to ensure cleaning and maintenance, and this without being constrained to call in advance the services of a professional.
  • the present invention can be implemented on elements of very varied shape and other than cylindrical shapes. It can thus be used for example on an element 1 such as that shown in FIG. 2, which also consists of two lower plates 5a and upper 5b on which a fabric 8 is stretched. These two plates are octagonal in shape and the lower plate 5b is smaller in size than the upper plate 5a. The two plates are aligned with respect to each other so that the eight sides thus formed are each symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the axis yy '.
  • the canvas 3 consists of eight strips 8 which are interconnected in such a way that their connection is made along the line joining each of the angles of the upper 5a and lower 5b plates.
  • the mechanical closure 6 is arranged on one of the connecting lines of the different strips 8 and this for aesthetic reasons.
  • the closure 6 could of course also be arranged on one of the sides, for example in the middle thereof.
  • the present invention is applicable to elements other than those of the box type previously mentioned and could for example be used in connection with walls, in particular wall walls or ceilings. It is thus possible according to the invention, as shown in FIG. 3, to have a mechanical closure 6 along the longitudinal axis of a ceiling made up of a stretched canvas 3, at a short distance from one of the sides of it. this.
  • the closure 6 can also be arranged in the center of the ceiling or along the transverse axis thereof.
  • a particular canvas element 10 is placed in the middle of a different canvas element 14, these canvas elements being secured by a zipper 6.
  • This arrangement can for example make it possible to constitute an access hatch to the hidden part of a ceiling.
  • the invention also enables a user to replace one canvas element with another at will, quickly and easily, without being forced to call upon the services of a professional.
  • the fabric elements 10 and 14 can be made of fabrics of different color or surface appearance, which also provides aesthetic advantages.

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Abstract

The assembly to maintain the tension of a fabric (3) on a support (5a,5b), and give free access to the rear surface, has at least one mechanical closure (6) as a sliding clasp fastener along at least one of the dimensions, to expose the support surface at a column (1) with panels (8). The assembly to maintain the tension of a fabric (3) on a support (5a,5b), and give free access to the rear surface, has at least one mechanical closure (6) as a sliding clasp fastener along at least one of the dimensions, to expose the support surface at a column (1) with panels (8). The fabric is a stretch material which, before mounting, has smaller dimensions than the support structure. The covering fabric can be transparent to give a view of images on the support surfaces, and allow for illumination if required.

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DISPOSITIF DESTINE À ASSURER LA TENSION ET LE LIBRE ACCES A LA FACE VERSO D'UNE TOILE TENDUE. DEVICE FOR PROVIDING TENSION AND FREE ACCESS TO THE BACK OF A TENSION FABRIC.
La présente invention concerne un dispositif destiné à favoriser l'accès au verso d'une toile tendue, constituant notamment une paroi telle que par exemple un plafond, et à assurer la tension de cette toile.The present invention relates to a device intended to facilitate access to the back of a stretched fabric, in particular constituting a wall such as for example a ceiling, and to ensure the tension of this fabric.
On sait que les toiles tendues sont utilisées depuis quelques années pour constituer des parois, telles que par exemple des plafonds ou des parois murales. On les utilise également pour constituer des éléments décoratifs, par exemple de forme cylindrique tels que de colonnes, ou des éléments en volume de forme quelconque, la plupart du temps de révolution. Dans certaines de ces applications on fait appel à des toiles transparentes ou translucides, ce qui permet d'y inclure des moyens d'éclairage les mettant en valeur par transparence. On comprend que se pose dans ces conditions le problème du nettoyage et de l'entretien, notamment des moyens d'éclairage et donc de l'accès à la face verso de ces toiles .It is known that stretched fabrics have been used for a few years to constitute walls, such as for example ceilings or wall walls. They are also used to constitute decorative elements, for example of cylindrical shape such as columns, or volume elements of any shape, most of the time of revolution. In some of these applications, transparent or translucent fabrics are used, which makes it possible to include lighting means highlighting them by transparency. It is understood that under these conditions the problem of cleaning and maintenance arises, in particular of the lighting means and therefore of access to the back side of these fabrics.
Les diverses opérations d'entretien étaient jusqu'à présent effectuées en procédant au démontage préalable des toiles des cadres servant à assurer leur tension. Or on sait qu'une telle opération, si elle est simple et rapide à mettre en oeuvre lorsqu'elle est menée par un professionnel, ne peut l'être de façon efficace par un simple utilisateur qui ne dispose pas d'une part du savoir-faire et d'autre part de l'outillage nécessaire.Until now, the various maintenance operations have been carried out by dismantling the fabrics from the frames used to ensure their tension. We know that such an operation, if it is simple and quick to implement when it is carried out by a professional, cannot be effectively done by a simple user who does not have on the one hand the know-how and on the other hand the necessary tools.
On a ainsi proposé, dans le brevet US-A-2 302 547, un dispositif permettant d'assurer la fixation d'une paroi souple décorative sur une paroi murale en faisant appel à des fermetures à glissière, dans lequel la tension de la toile est assurée par des tendeurs qui sont appliqués aux coins inférieurs de la toile. La présente invention a pour but de proposer d'assurer la tension de la toile au moyen de la fermeture elle-même, à l'exclusion de tout autre élément de tension de celle-ci.Thus, in US-A-2,302,547, a device has been proposed for securing a decorative flexible wall to a wall by using zippers, in which the tension of the fabric is ensured by tensioners which are applied to the lower corners of the canvas. The object of the present invention is to propose ensuring the tension of the fabric by means of the closure itself, to the exclusion of any other tensioning element thereof.
La présente invention a ainsi pour objet un dispositif destiné à assurer la tension et le libre accès à la face verso d'une toile tendue sur des moyens support, et constituant un élément d'habillage, et notamment un élément de paroi ou de plafond, comportant au moins une fermeture mécanique, de type à glissière, qui s'étend sur au moins une partie d'au moins l'une des dimensions de ladite paroi, caractérisé en ce que la toile est constituée d'un matériau élastique et en ce que ses dimensions, avant sa mise sous tension, sont inférieures à celles des moyens support (5a, 5b) .The present invention thus relates to a device intended to ensure tension and free access to the back side of a canvas stretched over support means, and constituting a covering element, and in particular a wall or ceiling element, comprising at least one mechanical closure, of the slide type, which extends over at least part of at least one of the dimensions of said wall, characterized in that the fabric is made of an elastic material and in that that its dimensions, before it is energized, are smaller than those of the support means (5a, 5b).
Préférentielle ent la dimension de la toile, dans le sens suivant lequel s'étend la fermeture, sera inférieure à celle de ses moyens support d'une quantité comprise entre 0,5 et 3% et préférablement de l'ordre de 2%. De même la dimension de la toile, dans le sens perpendiculaire à celui suivant lequel s'étend la fermeture, pourra être inférieure à celle de ses moyens support d'une quantité comprise entre 0,5 et 15% et préférablement de l'ordre de 7%.Preferably the dimension of the fabric, in the direction in which the closure extends, will be less than that of its support means by an amount between 0.5 and 3% and preferably around 2%. Similarly, the dimension of the fabric, in the direction perpendicular to that along which the closure extends, may be less than that of its support means by an amount between 0.5 and 15% and preferably of the order of 7%.
La toile sera preferentiellement constituée de chlorure de polyvinyle ou PVC.The canvas will preferably be made of polyvinyl chloride or PVC.
L'élément de paroi pourra avoir la forme d'un cylindre de révolution et la fermeture à glissière sera preferentiellement disposée suivant l'une des génératrices de cet élément. La base du cylindre pourra être quelconque et notamment polygonale.The wall element may have the shape of a cylinder of revolution and the slide fastener will preferably be arranged along one of the generatrices of this element. The base of the cylinder may be arbitrary and in particular polygonal.
La fixation de la fermeture mécanique sur la toile se fera preferentiellement par soudure haute fréquence, mais pourra également être réalisée par tout autre moyen et notamment par collage ou couture.The fixing of the mechanical closure on the canvas will preferably be by high frequency welding, but may also be carried out by any other means and in particular by gluing or sewing.
On décrira ci-après, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, une forme d'exécution de la présente invention, en référence au dessin annexé sur lequel : - La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un élément lumineux cylindrique à base hexagonale qui est équipé d'un dispositif d'accès et de tension suivant l'invention.An embodiment of the present invention will be described below, by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the attached drawing in which: - Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cylindrical light element with a hexagonal base which is equipped with an access and tensioning device according to the invention.
- La figure 2 est une vue perspective de mise en œuvre du dispositif d'accès et de tension suivant l'invention. - La figure 3 est une vue en plan d'une variante de mise en œuvre du dispositif d'accès et de tension suivant 1' invention.- Figure 2 is a perspective view of implementation of the access and tensioning device according to the invention. - Figure 3 is a plan view of an alternative embodiment of the access and tensioning device according to the invention.
La figure 3a est une autre variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention dans laquelle des fermetures sont disposées suivant chacun des côtés d'une toile destinée à constituer notamment une paroi murale.Figure 3a is another alternative embodiment of the invention in which closures are arranged along each side of a fabric intended to constitute in particular a wall wall.
- La figure 4 est une vue en plan d'une autre variante de mise en œuvre du dispositif d'accès et de tension suivant l'invention.- Figure 4 is a plan view of another alternative embodiment of the access and tensioning device according to the invention.
On a représenté sur la figure 1 un élément de décoration 1 de forme cylindrique, qui est constitué de deux platines de maintien hexagonales, à savoir une platine supérieure 5a et une platine inférieure 5b sur lesquelles une toile 3 est tendue.There is shown in Figure 1 a decorative element 1 of cylindrical shape, which consists of two hexagonal holding plates, namely an upper plate 5a and a lower plate 5b on which a fabric 3 is stretched.
La toile 3 utilisée est faite d'un matériau déformable et élastique, tel que preferentiellement du polychlorure de vinyle, appelé communément PVC. Dans le présent mode de mise en œuvre la toile est de type translucide et est formée de six lés 8 dont la largeur correspond à chacun des côtés des platines support 5a et 5b et qui sont reliés entre eux de façon telle que leur liaison est effectuée suivant la génératrice joignant chacun des angles des platines supérieure 5a et inférieure 5b. Au centre de l'élément de décoration 1, on a disposé des moyens d'éclairage constitués par exemple d'une rampe lumineuse rectiligne 9 qui est maintenue suivant l'axe longitudinal yy' de l'élément 1 par des moyens non représentés sur le dessin.The canvas 3 used is made of a deformable and elastic material, such as preferably polyvinyl chloride, commonly called PVC. In the present embodiment, the fabric is of the translucent type and is formed by six strips 8 whose width corresponds to each of the sides of the support plates 5a and 5b and which are interconnected in such a way that their connection is effected according to the generator joining each of the angles of the upper 5a and lower 5b plates. At the center of the decorative element 1, there are arranged lighting means for example a rectilinear light ramp 9 which is held along the longitudinal axis yy 'of the element 1 by means not shown in the drawing.
Suivant l'invention on a disposé, suivant l'une des génératrices de raccordement des différents lés 8, une fermeture mécanique à glissière 6 (du type dit « fermeture Eclair ») qui s'étend à partir de la platine inférieure 5b vers la platine supérieure 5a, si bien que la fermeture s'effectue alors de la partie basse vers la partie haute. Dans ces conditions on comprend que la fermeture mécanique 6 se confond sensiblement avec la ligne de raccordement des lés 8, et qu'elle est dès lors quasiment invisible aux yeux d'un observateur. Afin de la rendre encore plus indécelable on pourra augmenter la largeur des autres lignes de raccordement, si bien qu'un observateur, même attentif ne pourra pas distinguer ces lignes les unes des autres.According to the invention, a mechanical slide fastener 6 (of the so-called “zipper” type) which extends from the lower plate 5b towards the plate has been arranged, according to one of the generators for connecting the different strips 8 upper 5a, so that the closure is then carried out from the lower part towards the upper part. Under these conditions it is understood that the mechanical closure 6 merges substantially with the connection line of the strips 8, and that it is therefore almost invisible to the eyes of an observer. In order to make it even more undetectable, the width of the other connecting lines can be increased, so that an observer, even an attentive one, will not be able to distinguish these lines from one another.
On fera en sorte qu'au moins l'une des dimensions de la toile soit inférieure à celle des éléments correspondants qui la supportent. Par exemple la hauteur de celle-ci, (C'est-à-dire dans une dimension dans le sens suivant lequel s'étend la fermeture 6) sera inférieure de 2% à l'écartement des platines 5a, 5b.We will ensure that at least one of the dimensions of the fabric is less than that of the corresponding elements which support it. For example the height of the latter, (that is to say in a dimension in the direction in which the closure 6 extends) will be 2% less than the spacing of the plates 5a, 5b.
De même la longueur de la toile dans l'autre dimension, c'est-à-dire perpendiculairement au sens de la fermeture 6, sera inférieure de 7% au périmètre des bases hexagonales 5a et 5b. Ainsi, lors de la fermeture de la fermeture mécanique 6 on assurera la tension de la toile aussi bien dans le sens de la hauteur que dans le sens de la largeur.Similarly, the length of the fabric in the other dimension, that is to say perpendicular to the direction of closure 6, will be 7% less than the perimeter of the hexagonal bases 5a and 5b. Thus, when the mechanical closure 6 is closed, the tension of the fabric will be ensured both in the height direction and in the width direction.
La présente invention permet ainsi à un utilisateur d'avoir un accès facile et immédiat d'une part au verso de la toile tendue 3, notamment afin de la nettoyer ou de la débarrasser des parasites ou insectes qui peuvent la recouvrir et qui deviennent visibles par transparence, et d'autre part au système d'éclairage 9 afin d'en assurer le nettoyage et la maintenance, et ceci sans être contraint de faire appel au préalable aux services d'un professionnel.The present invention thus allows a user to have easy and immediate access on the one hand to the back of the stretched fabric 3, in particular in order to clean it or to rid it of parasites or insects which may cover it and which become visible by transparency, and on the other hand to the lighting system 9 in order to ensure cleaning and maintenance, and this without being constrained to call in advance the services of a professional.
Bien entendu la présente invention peut être mise en œuvre sur des éléments de forme très variées et autres que des formes cylindriques. On peut ainsi l'utiliser par exemple sur un élément 1 tel que celui représenté sur la figure 2, qui est également constitué de deux platines inférieure 5a et supérieure 5b sur lesquelles une toile 8 est tendue. Ces deux platines sont de forme octogonale et la platine inférieure 5b est de plus petite dimensions que la platine supérieure 5a. Les deux platines sont alignées l'une par rapport à l'autre si bien que les huit côtés ainsi formés sont chacun symétriques par rapport à un plan passant par l'axe yy' . La toile 3 est constituée de huit lés 8 qui sont reliés entre eux de façon telle que leur liaison se fait suivant la ligne joignant chacun des angles des platines supérieure 5a et inférieure 5b.Of course the present invention can be implemented on elements of very varied shape and other than cylindrical shapes. It can thus be used for example on an element 1 such as that shown in FIG. 2, which also consists of two lower plates 5a and upper 5b on which a fabric 8 is stretched. These two plates are octagonal in shape and the lower plate 5b is smaller in size than the upper plate 5a. The two plates are aligned with respect to each other so that the eight sides thus formed are each symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the axis yy '. The canvas 3 consists of eight strips 8 which are interconnected in such a way that their connection is made along the line joining each of the angles of the upper 5a and lower 5b plates.
Suivant l'invention et ainsi que précédemment la fermeture mécanique 6 est disposée sur l'une des lignes de raccordement des différents lés 8 et ceci pour des raisons esthétiques .According to the invention and as above, the mechanical closure 6 is arranged on one of the connecting lines of the different strips 8 and this for aesthetic reasons.
La fermeture 6 pourrait bien entendu être disposée également sur l'un des côtés par exemple au milieu de celui- ci . Bien entendu la présente invention est applicable à d'autres éléments que ceux de type caisson précédemment mentionnés et pourrait par exemple être utilisée en relation avec des parois, notamment des parois murales ou des plafonds. On peut ainsi suivant l'invention, ainsi que représenté sur la figure 3, disposer une fermeture mécanique 6 suivant l'axe longitudinal d'un plafond constitué d'une toile tendue 3, à faible distance de l'un des côtés de celui-ci. La fermeture 6 peut également être disposée au centre du plafond ou suivant l'axe transversal de celui-ci.The closure 6 could of course also be arranged on one of the sides, for example in the middle thereof. Of course, the present invention is applicable to elements other than those of the box type previously mentioned and could for example be used in connection with walls, in particular wall walls or ceilings. It is thus possible according to the invention, as shown in FIG. 3, to have a mechanical closure 6 along the longitudinal axis of a ceiling made up of a stretched canvas 3, at a short distance from one of the sides of it. this. The closure 6 can also be arranged in the center of the ceiling or along the transverse axis thereof.
Suivant l'invention, ainsi que représenté sur la figure 3a, on peut disposer sur certains des côtés d'une toile 3 tendue sur des lisses, et qui constitue un plafond, une ou plusieurs fermetures mécaniques 6a, βb, 6c permettant ainsi à un utilisateur d'avoir accès au verso de la toile 3 ou à la partie de plafond située au-dessus de celle-ci. On sait par ailleurs qu'il existe certaines configurations de toiles tendues dans lesquelles , ainsi que représenté sur la figure 4, un élément de toile particulier 10 est disposé au milieu d'un élément de toile différent 14, ces éléments de toile étant solidarisés par une fermeture à glissière 6. Cette disposition peut par exemple permettre de constituer une trappe d'accès à la partie cachée d'un plafond. L'invention permet également à un utilisateur de remplacer à son gré, un élément de toile par un autre, et ce rapidement et facilement, sans pour ce faire être contraint de faire appel aux services d'un professionnel.According to the invention, as shown in Figure 3a, one can have on some of the sides of a canvas 3 stretched on beams, and which constitutes a ceiling, one or more mechanical closures 6a, βb, 6c thus allowing a user to have access to the back of the canvas 3 or to the ceiling part located above it. We also know that there are certain configurations of stretched fabrics in which, as shown in FIG. 4, a particular canvas element 10 is placed in the middle of a different canvas element 14, these canvas elements being secured by a zipper 6. This arrangement can for example make it possible to constitute an access hatch to the hidden part of a ceiling. The invention also enables a user to replace one canvas element with another at will, quickly and easily, without being forced to call upon the services of a professional.
Les éléments de toile 10 et 14 peuvent être constitués de toiles de couleur ou d'aspect de surface différents ce qui procure également des avantages sur le plan de l'esthétique. The fabric elements 10 and 14 can be made of fabrics of different color or surface appearance, which also provides aesthetic advantages.

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1.- Dispositif destiné à assurer la tension et le libre accès à la face verso d'une toile (3) tendue sur des moyens support (5a, 5b), et constituant un élément d'habillage (1), et notamment un élément de paroi ou de plafond, comportant au moins une fermeture mécanique (6), de type à glissière, qui s'étend sur au moins une partie d'au moins l'une des dimensions de ladite paroi, caractérisé en ce que la toile (3) est constituée d'un matériau élastique et en ce que ses dimensions, avant sa mise sous tension, sont inférieures à celles des moyens support (5a, 5b).1.- Device intended to ensure tension and free access to the reverse side of a fabric (3) stretched over support means (5a, 5b), and constituting a covering element (1), and in particular an element wall or ceiling, comprising at least one mechanical closure (6), of the slide type, which extends over at least part of at least one of the dimensions of said wall, characterized in that the fabric ( 3) is made of an elastic material and in that its dimensions, before it is energized, are smaller than those of the support means (5a, 5b).
2.- Dispositif suivant la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la dimension de la toile (3), dans le sens suivant lequel s'étend la fermeture (6), est inférieure à celle de ses moyens support d'une quantité comprise entre 0,5 et 3% et préférablement de l'ordre de 2%.2.- Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the dimension of the fabric (3), in the direction in which the closure extends (6), is less than that of its support means by an amount between 0 , 5 and 3% and preferably around 2%.
3.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 ou 2 caractérisé en ce que la dimension de la toile (3), dans le sens perpendiculaire à celui suivant lequel s'étend la fermeture (6), est inférieure à celle de ses moyens support d'une quantité comprise entre 0,5 et 15% et préférablement de l'ordre de 7%.3.- Device according to one of claims 1 or 2 characterized in that the dimension of the fabric (3), in the direction perpendicular to that along which extends the closure (6), is less than that of its means support of an amount between 0.5 and 15% and preferably of the order of 7%.
4.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la toile (3) est constituée de chlorure de polyvinyle ou PVC. 4.- Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the fabric (3) consists of polyvinyl chloride or PVC.
5.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que l'élément (1) a la forme d'un cylindre et la fermeture (6) est disposée suivant l'une des génératrices de celui-ci. 5.- Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the element (1) has the shape of a cylinder and the closure (6) is arranged according to one of the generatrices thereof.
6.- Dispositif suivant la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que l'élément (1) est constitué d'un cylindre à base polygonale.6.- Device according to claim 5 characterized in that the element (1) consists of a polygonal base cylinder.
7.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la fermeture (6) est fixée sur la toile (3) par collage.7.- Device according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the closure (6) is fixed to the canvas (3) by gluing.
8.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 6 caractérisé en ce que la fermeture (6) est fixée sur la toile (3) par soudure, notamment de type haute fréquence.8.- Device according to one of claims 1 to 6 characterized in that the closure (6) is fixed to the fabric (3) by welding, in particular of high frequency type.
9.- Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 6 caractérisé en ce que la fermeture (6) est fixée sur la toile (3) par couture. 9.- Device according to one of claims 1 to 6 characterized in that the closure (6) is fixed to the canvas (3) by sewing.
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