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EP-4556311-B1 - PARTITIONING DEVICE WITH TIE-DOWN BAR FOR A REFRIGERATED BODY

EP4556311B1EP 4556311 B1EP4556311 B1EP 4556311B1EP-4556311-B1

Inventors

  • GRANGER, Fabien
  • GUILLERMIN, Nicolas
  • Tuet, Gwénaël
  • DUGAS, Frédéric

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20241114

Claims (15)

  1. A longitudinal partitioning device (10) for a refrigerated body (11), of the type including at least one partition wall (42, 42a, 42b) having, at an upper edge (44) of the partition wall (42, 42a, 42b), an anchoring mechanism (46) for anchoring the partition wall (42, 42a, 42b) in a plurality of longitudinal positions within the body (11), and the partition wall being retractable by pivoting the partition wall (42) about an upper transverse retraction axis (A46) between a vertical service position and a raised position, characterized in that the device includes a lashing bar (48, 48a, 48b) which is fixed to the partition wall (42, 42a, 42b) by a tilting mechanism (50, 50a, 50b) allowing movement of the lashing bar (48, 48a, 48b) between a storage position and a lashing position relative to the partition wall (42, 42a, 42b).
  2. The partitioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tilting mechanism defines a movement of the lashing bar (48, 48a, 48b) between its lashing and storage positions, which is parallel to a general plane of the partition wall (42, 42a, 42b).
  3. The partitioning device according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that , in the lashing position, the lashing bar (48, 48a, 48b) is horizontal, and in that , in the storage position, the lashing bar (48, 48a, 48b) is inclined relative to the horizontal by a storage angle comprised in the range from 15 degrees to 90 degrees.
  4. The partitioning device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tilting mechanism includes a hinge by means of which the lashing bar (48) is articulated to the partition wall (42) about a rotation axis perpendicular to the partition wall (42).
  5. The partitioning device according to claim 4, characterized in that the tilting mechanism (50) includes at least one sliding connection point (58) between the lashing bar (48, 48a, 48b) and the partition wall (42), offset from the rotation axis of the bar (48).
  6. The partitioning device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partition wall includes two panels (42a, 42b) arranged side by side transversely, each being retractable independently of the other by pivoting about the upper transverse retraction axis (A46) between a vertical service position and a raised position, in that the lashing bar (48) includes a first half-bar (48a) which is fixed to a first one of the two panels (42a) by a first tilting mechanism (50a) allowing the movement of the first half-bar (48a) between a storage position and a lashing position relative to the first panel (42a), and a second half-bar (48b) which is fixed to the second panel (42b) by a second tilting mechanism (50b) allowing the movement of the second half-bar (48b) between a storage position and a lashing position relative to the second panel (42b), in that each half-bar (48a, 48b) includes a medial end (60a, 60b) and a lateral end (52a, 52b), the lateral end (52a, 52b) being provided with a lashing device (54) on a side wall (34) of the refrigerated body (11), the lateral end (52a, 52b) forming a lashing end of the lashing bar (48).
  7. The partitioning device according to claim 6, characterized in that the tilting mechanism (50a, 50b) of a half-bar (48a, 48b) defines a displacement of the half-bar (48a, 48b), between its lashing and storage positions, which is parallel to a general plane of the corresponding panel (42a, 42b).
  8. The partitioning device according to any one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the tilting mechanism (50a, 50b) of a half-bar (48a, 48b) includes a hinge (46a, 46b) by means of which the half-bar (48a, 48b) is articulated to the corresponding panel (42a, 42b) about a rotation axis (A56a, A56b) perpendicular to the corresponding panel (42a, 42b).
  9. The partitioning device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the tilting mechanism (50a, 50b) of a half-bar (48a, 48b) includes at least one sliding connection point (58) between the half-bar (48a, 48b) and the corresponding panel (42a, 42b) of the partition wall (42).
  10. The partitioning device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the half-bar (48a, 48b) has a center of gravity which is closer to the upper transverse retraction axis (A46) when the half-bar (48a, 48b) is in the storage position than when it is in the lashing position.
  11. The partitioning device according to any one of claims 6 to 10 in combination with claim 8, characterized in that the rotation axis (A56a, A56b) of the half-bar (48a, 48b) is offset along the half-bar (48a, 48b) towards a lateral end (52a, 52b) of the half-bar (48a, 48b).
  12. The partitioning device according to any one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the device (10) includes locking means (62) for locking the medial ends (60a, 60b) of the half-bars (48a, 48b) in the lashing position, thereby locking the rotation of the half-bars (48a, 48b) in the lashing position.
  13. The partitioning device according to any one of claims 6 to 12, characterized in that the device includes a return member for returning the half-bar (48a, 48b) to its storage position.
  14. A refrigerated body, characterized in that it comprises at least one partitioning device according to any of the preceding claims.
  15. A trailer for a motor vehicle, the trailer including a refrigerated body having at least one partitioning device according to any of claims 1 to 13.

Description

Technical Field The present invention relates to a longitudinal partitioning device for a refrigerated body, particularly for a refrigerated body of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle trailer. The invention also relates to a trailer for a motor vehicle, particularly a truck, comprising a refrigerated body equipped with at least one partitioning device. Technical background Partitioning devices for refrigerated vehicles are known to allow for the creation of distinct zones within the same refrigerated body, whether mounted on a rigid truck or a semi-trailer. These zones can potentially be maintained at different temperatures. A partitioning device typically consists of a movable partition between a vertical position within the body and a raised position, in which the partition is, for example, folded upwards against the ceiling of the refrigerated body. The document EP-3.825.180-A1 This document describes an advanced partitioning device with numerous advantages. In particular, the partition wall features, at one of its upper edges, a mechanism for anchoring the wall in a multitude of longitudinal positions within the body. Furthermore, this document describes a partitioning device in which the wall comprises two transversely juxtaposed panels, each of which can be retracted independently of the other by pivoting around the upper transverse retraction axis between a vertical service position and a raised position. Lashing bars are also known to provide a solid support within the cargo area of a truck or truck trailer body, for securing loads and/or preventing their movement along the length of the cargo area. A lashing bar is designed to be removably fixed in a longitudinal position across the cargo area. To achieve this, the lashing bar has two lashing ends, each equipped with a lashing device on a rigid side wall of the body. It is known to equip the two opposing inner side walls of a body with such a device. Each rigid longitudinal profile incorporates a multitude of complementary lashing points for the tie-down bar, distributed along the rail's length. These opposing profiles allow for the removable attachment of a tie-down bar in various longitudinal positions within the loading area, depending on the load being secured. Generally, unloading a trailer requires detaching the tie-down bar. At the end of unloading, the tie-down bar is sometimes left behind on the loading dock. EP-3.699.027 , US-4.880.342 , US-2.715040 And US-5,265,993 describe systems according to the prior art. The invention aims to provide an improved partitioning device, which facilitates the work of loading and unloading a refrigerated vehicle, to promote both the safety of the load and compliance with the temperature conditions for transporting the goods. Description of the invention The invention proposes a longitudinal partitioning device for a refrigerated body, of the type comprising at least one partitioning partition having, at the level of an upper edge of the partition, a mechanism for anchoring the partition in a multitude of longitudinal positions in the body, and the partition being retractable by pivoting the partition around a transverse upper retraction axis between a vertical service position and a raised position. The device includes a lashing bar, which is in one or more parts, and which is fixed to the partition by a tilting mechanism that allows the lashing bar to move between a storage position and a lashing position relative to the partition. The lashing bar is thus always readily available. Furthermore, by being fixed to the partition, it ensures, in the lashing position, that the partition is secured relative to its upper transverse retractable axis. In some embodiments, the tilting mechanism causes the lashing bar to move between its lashing and storage positions parallel to a general plane of the partition. This allows for minimal overall space requirements and easy handling of the lashing bar between its storage and lashing positions. In some embodiments, the lashing bar is horizontal in the lashing position, and in the storage position, it is inclined relative to the horizontal at a storage angle ranging from 15 degrees to 90 degrees. This ensures that the lashing bar does not protrude transversely from the bulkhead in the storage position, thus reducing its overall footprint. In some embodiments, the lashing bar has two lashing ends, each equipped with a lashing device on a side wall. of the refrigerated bodywork. The securing to the walls allows the bar to form a solid anchoring point for the cargo, and, the bar being also attached to the partition, it allows the partition to be securely secured, blocking any rotation of the partition around its retraction axis. In some embodiments, the tilting mechanism includes a joint by which the lashing bar is articulated on the bulkhead around an axis of rotation perpendicular to the bulkhead. Such an embodiment is simple and inexpensive to implement. In some embodime