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FR2653853A1
FR2653853A1 FR8914476A FR8914476A FR2653853A1 FR 2653853 A1 FR2653853 A1 FR 2653853A1 FR 8914476 A FR8914476 A FR 8914476A FR 8914476 A FR8914476 A FR 8914476A FR 2653853 A1 FR2653853 A1 FR 2653853A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/18—Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G33/00—Religious or ritual equipment in dwelling or for general use
    • A47G33/04—Christmas trees 
    • A47G33/12—Christmas tree stands
    • A47G33/126—Christmas tree stands allowing the tree to rotate or vibrate thereon
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/06—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
    • F16M11/08—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis, e.g. panoramic heads
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S4/00—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
    • F21S4/10—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources attached to loose electric cables, e.g. Christmas tree lights
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G33/00—Religious or ritual equipment in dwelling or for general use
    • A47G33/04—Christmas trees 
    • A47G33/12—Christmas tree stands
    • A47G2033/122—Christmas tree stands involving electricity
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M2200/00—Details of stands or supports
    • F16M2200/08—Foot or support base

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Abstract

Support base for supporting an object in a vertical position, such as a Christmas tree, of the type including a plinth on which is located a device for supporting and fixing the said object at its lower part, characterised in that it includes a built-in electric supply circuit making it possible to convey electrical current directly from the mains to the point of use through the support base (1, 2, 3).

Description

La présente invention a pour objet un pied-support pour soutenir un objet en position verticale, tel que arbre de noël, du type comportant un socle sur lequel est disposé un dispositif de soutien et de fixation dudit objet au niveau de sa partie inférieure. The present invention relates to a support leg for supporting an object in a vertical position, such as a Christmas tree, of the type comprising a base on which is placed a device for supporting and fixing said object at its lower part.

Dans ce qui suit on fera expressément et uniquement référence à une application du pied support de l'invention en vue du soutien d'un arbre de noël. On comprendra que l'invention n'est pas limitée à cette application. In what follows, reference will be made expressly and solely to an application of the support foot of the invention for the support of a Christmas tree. It will be understood that the invention is not limited to this application.

I1 est connu d'utiliser des dispositifs du type précité, de longue date. Habituellement, le sapin est équipé d'une guirlande électrique qui est alimentée électriquement de manière conventionnelle par un fil relié au secteur. I1 is known to use devices of the aforementioned type, for a long time. Usually, the tree is equipped with an electric garland which is electrically supplied in a conventional manner by a wire connected to the sector.

Ceci est peu pratique et peu esthétique, ce qui est contraire au but recherché pour un sapin de noël. This is impractical and unattractive, which is contrary to the aim sought for a Christmas tree.

L'invention a pour but de remédier à ces inconvénients. The invention aims to remedy these drawbacks.

Conformément à l'invention, on propose un pied support pour soutenir un objet en position verticale, tel que arbre de noel, du type comportant un socle sur lequel est disposé un dispositif de soutien et de fixation dudit objet au niveau de sa partie inférieure, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un circuit d'alimentation électrique intégré permettant d'amener le courant électrique directement du secteur à l'endroit d'utilisation au travers du pied-support. In accordance with the invention, a support leg is proposed for supporting an object in a vertical position, such as a Christmas tree, of the type comprising a base on which a support and fixing device for said object is disposed at its lower part, characterized in that it comprises an integrated electrical supply circuit making it possible to bring the electric current directly from the sector to the place of use through the support leg.

De manière avantageuse, on prévoiera que le pied-support est muni d'un dispositif d'entrainement en rotation, l'arbre de noël pouvant ainsi simultanément tourner autour de son axe tout en étant illuminé. Advantageously, provision will be made for the support leg to be provided with a rotary drive device, the Christmas tree thus being able to simultaneously rotate around its axis while being illuminated.

L'effet esthétique obtenu est particulièrement remarquable et très esthétique. The aesthetic effect obtained is particularly remarkable and very aesthetic.

On comprendra mieux l'invention à l'aide de la description faite ci-après d'un mode de mise en oeuvre donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en référence au dessin annexé qui est une vue schématique d'un pied-support conforme à l'invention. The invention will be better understood using the description given below of an embodiment given by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended drawing which is a schematic view of a support leg according to the invention.

Le pied-support de l'invention comporte essentiellement - un socle il) - un tube (2) - un second tube t3)
Le socle tl) et le tube t21 sont par exemple venus de matière. The support leg of the invention essentially comprises - a base il) - a tube (2) - a second tube t3)
The base tl) and the tube t21 have for example come from one material.

Le tube (2) peut également être vissé dans le socle. The tube (2) can also be screwed into the base.

Le tube (3) est disposé à l'intérieur du tube (2) et est coaxial à celui-ci. The tube (3) is arranged inside the tube (2) and is coaxial with it.

Il y est supporté par des roulements à billes (8) ou paliers, de préférence deux pour équilibrer au mieux les forces, lesdits roulements s'appuyant sur des supports annulaires (7) du tube (2) et (7') du tube (3). It is supported there by ball bearings (8) or bearings, preferably two to better balance the forces, said bearings being supported on annular supports (7) of the tube (2) and (7 ') of the tube ( 3).

Le tube (3) est traversé par une pluralité de vis t9) accessibles au travers de lumières t16) ménagées dans le tube (2). The tube (3) is traversed by a plurality of screws t9) accessible through lights t16) formed in the tube (2).

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, le tube (2) comporte sur sa face interne deux charbons (4,4'). Ces charbons sont disposés dans des cages (17,17') et sollicités vers l'extérieur desdites cages par des ressorts tl8,18' ) de compensation d'usure, pour venir en contact avec des bagues (5,5') conductrices de l'électricité, lesdites bagues enserrant le tube intérieur (3). According to a characteristic of the invention, the tube (2) has two coals (4,4 ') on its internal face. These coals are arranged in cages (17,17 ') and urged outward from said cages by springs tl8,18') to compensate for wear, to come into contact with rings (5,5 ') conducting electricity, said rings enclosing the inner tube (3).

Les bagues sont chacune reliées à un conducteur (6,6') qui conduisent le courant électrique à partir des fils d'alimentation du secteur (10,10') reliés au secteur. The rings are each connected to a conductor (6,6 ') which conducts the electric current from the mains supply wires (10,10') connected to the sector.

On pourra prévoir sur le pied-support un interrupteur électrique, non représenté. An electrical switch, not shown, may be provided on the support leg.

Selon une caractéristique essentielle de l'invention, le tube (3) sera affecté- d'un mouvement de rotation autour de son axe par le biais d'un ensemble moteur (12) et poulie (11). According to an essential characteristic of the invention, the tube (3) will be affected by a rotational movement around its axis by means of a motor (12) and pulley (11) assembly.

Le moteur (12) entraine un arbre (13) qui lui-même entraine, par exemple par une courroie (14), une poulie t11) disposée dans un plan horizontal. The motor (12) drives a shaft (13) which itself drives, for example by a belt (14), a pulley t11) arranged in a horizontal plane.

La poulie (11) est traversée par des boulons (15) qui la rendent solidaire du tube (3).  Bolts (15) pass through the pulley (11) which make it integral with the tube (3).

La partie supérieure du tube (2) sera fermée par un couvercle tel9) pour éviter la chute d'aiguilles ou autres objets dans le mécanisme et sur les charbons et les bagues conductrices, ainsi que pour assurer la sécurité.  The upper part of the tube (2) will be closed by a cover tel9) to prevent the fall of needles or other objects in the mechanism and on the coals and conductive rings, as well as to ensure safety.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Pied support pour soutenir un objet en position verticale, tel que arbre de noël, du type comportant un socle sur lequel est disposé un dispositif de soutien et de fixation dudit objet au niveau de sa partie inférieure, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un circuit d'alimentation électrique intégré permettant d'amener le courant électrique directement du secteur à l'endroit d'utilisation au travers du pied support (1,2,3).1. Support leg for supporting an object in a vertical position, such as a Christmas tree, of the type comprising a base on which is disposed a device for supporting and fixing said object at its lower part, characterized in that it comprises an integrated electrical supply circuit making it possible to bring the electric current directly from the sector to the place of use through the support leg (1,2,3). 2. Pied support selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte - un socle (1) - un tube (2) - un second tube (3), le socle (1) et le tube (2) étant de préférence venus de matière.2. Support leg according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises - a base (1) - a tube (2) - a second tube (3), the base (1) and the tube (2) preferably being come from matter. 3. Pied support selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le tube (2) est vissé dans le socle (1).3. Support leg according to claim 2, characterized in that the tube (2) is screwed into the base (1). 4. Pied support selon l'une des revendications I et 3, caractérisé en ce que le tube (3) est disposé à l'intérieur du tube (2) coaxialement à celui-ci, qu'il y est supporté par des roulements à billes (8) ou paliers, de préférence deux, lesdits roulements s'appuyant sur des supports annulaires (7) du tube (2) et (7') du tube (3) et que le tube (3) est traversé par une pluralité de vis (9) accessibles au travers de lumières (16) ménagées dans le tube (2). 4. Support leg according to one of claims I and 3, characterized in that the tube (3) is disposed inside the tube (2) coaxial therewith, that it is supported therein by bearings with balls (8) or bearings, preferably two, said bearings being supported on annular supports (7) of the tube (2) and (7 ') of the tube (3) and that the tube (3) is crossed by a plurality screws (9) accessible through lights (16) formed in the tube (2). 5. Pied support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le tube (2) 2 ) comporte sur sa face interne deux charbons (4,4'), ces charbons étant disposés dans des cages (17,17') et sollicités vers l'extérieur desdites cages par des ressorts (18,18') de compensation d'usure, pour venir en contact avec des bagues (5,5') conductrices de l'électricité, lesdites bagues enserrant le tube intérieur (3), lesdites bagues étant chacune reliées à un conducteur (6,6') qui conduisent le courant électrique à partir des fils d'alimentation du secteur (10,10') reliés au secteur.5. Support leg according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the tube (2) 2) has on its inner face two coals (4,4 '), these coals being arranged in cages (17, 17 ') and biased outward from said cages by springs (18,18') for wear compensation, to come into contact with rings (5,5 ') electrically conductive, said rings enclosing the tube interior (3), said rings each being connected to a conductor (6,6 ') which conduct the electric current from the mains supply wires (10,10') connected to the sector. 6. Pied support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que le tube (3) est affecté d'un mouvement de rotation autour de son axe par le biais d'un ensemble moteur (12) et poulie (11), le moteur (12) entrainant un arbre (13) qui lui-même entraîne, par exemple par une courroie (14), une poulie (11) disposée dans un plan horizontal, la poulie (11) étant traversée par des boulons (15) qui la rendent solidaire du tube (3). 6. Support leg according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the tube (3) is affected by a rotational movement around its axis by means of a motor (12) and pulley assembly ( 11), the motor (12) driving a shaft (13) which itself drives, for example by a belt (14), a pulley (11) arranged in a horizontal plane, the pulley (11) being traversed by bolts (15) which make it integral with the tube (3). 7. Pied support selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que la partie supérieure du tube (2) est fermée par un couvercle (19). 7. Support leg according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the upper part of the tube (2) is closed by a cover (19).
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