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EP4446191A1 - Assembly for signalling information directed towards the inside and outside sides of a door leaf, corresponding door and transport vehicle - Google Patents

Assembly for signalling information directed towards the inside and outside sides of a door leaf, corresponding door and transport vehicle Download PDF

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EP4446191A1
EP4446191A1 EP24169323.3A EP24169323A EP4446191A1 EP 4446191 A1 EP4446191 A1 EP 4446191A1 EP 24169323 A EP24169323 A EP 24169323A EP 4446191 A1 EP4446191 A1 EP 4446191A1
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seal
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signaling assembly
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Olivier Salles
Fabien Vautier
Eric L'heritier
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61D—BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
    • B61D19/00—Door arrangements specially adapted for rail vehicles
    • B61D19/02—Door arrangements specially adapted for rail vehicles for carriages
    • B61D19/026—Safety devices for preventing passengers from being injured by movements of doors or variations in air pressure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B61B1/00—General arrangement of stations, platforms, or sidings; Railway networks; Rail vehicle marshalling systems
    • B61B1/02—General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers

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  • the present invention relates to the field of access doors to a transport vehicle.
  • These access doors may first of all designate doors belonging to transport vehicles, in particular of the train, tram, metro, trolleybus or bus type.
  • these access doors also designate so-called platform doors, also called platform facades.
  • the invention relates more specifically to such a door which comprises means for signalling, to the attention of passengers, information relating to the state of opening and/or closing of this door.
  • the invention relates in particular to a sliding door leaf, but also finds its application to other types of leaves, in particular those equipping sliding swing type doors.
  • the invention relates to doors which can be equipped either with a single leaf or with two leaves.
  • WO 2019 234 332 which describes a set of signs comprising a joint formed of two distinct regions.
  • the first of these regions, called the attachment region is made of an opaque material, while the other region, called the lighting region, is made of a translucent material.
  • these regions are co-extruded.
  • a light source, fixed to the leaf emits light perpendicular to the plane of the leaf. This light is returned, at the interface between the aforementioned regions, so as to direct the light parallel to the plane of this leaf, which allows the desired signage.
  • the present invention more particularly proposes to develop an assembly making it possible to signal, independently, information towards the inside and/or outside of the door which is equipped with it.
  • a seal comprising first of all a body made of an opaque material.
  • This body receives two inserts, each of which is formed by a strip of at least partly transparent material, as well as a light source integrated in this strip.
  • the inserts are mounted on the body in a removable manner, in particular by elastic snap-fastening.
  • the sources luminous, particularly LED type diffuse light independently. This makes it possible to signal different information, towards the inside or outside of the leaf.
  • an objective of the present invention is to remedy, at least partially, the drawbacks of the prior art discussed above.
  • Another objective of the invention is to propose an assembly which, while ensuring reliable signaling of information independently towards the inside and/or the outside of a leaf, has an improved service life compared to the prior art.
  • Another objective of the invention is to propose such a signaling assembly whose cost price is lower or, at the very least, similar compared to the prior art.
  • Another objective of the invention is to provide such a signaling assembly, which allows reliable dissipation of heat from the light source.
  • Another objective of the invention is to propose such a signaling assembly, the assembly of which is facilitated compared to the prior art.
  • the invention also relates to a leaf, in particular a curved leaf, intended to equip an access door to a transport vehicle, in particular a railway vehicle, said leaf further comprising at least one signaling assembly according to the first main object or the second main object above.
  • This leaf may further comprise a body (62, 72) and a frame (66, 76) extending over at least part of the periphery of said body, said frame comprising at least one profile (1, 1') defining a housing (13) open opposite said body, said leaf further comprising at least one signaling assembly according to the first main object or the second main object above, the attachment means (24) of the seal being received at least partly in said housing.
  • the invention also relates to an access door (1000; 2000) to a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro or even trolleybus or bus type, in particular a door for said transport vehicle, or a platform door for a stop platform of said transport vehicle, said door comprising a frame (80; 280) secured to the frame of said vehicle, or secured to said platform, as well as at least one signaling assembly according to the first main object or the second main object above and/or at least one leaf (60, 70) above, mounted to move relative to said frame.
  • a transport vehicle in particular of the train, tram, metro or even trolleybus or bus type
  • a door for said transport vehicle or a platform door for a stop platform of said transport vehicle
  • said door comprising a frame (80; 280) secured to the frame of said vehicle, or secured to said platform, as well as at least one signaling assembly according to the first main object or the second main object above and/or at least one leaf (60, 70) above, mounted to move relative to said frame.
  • this door comprises a control plate (9), and two independent control lines (90, 91), each of which connects the control plate with a respective lighting member.
  • the light seal belongs to the frame of the door, this light seal cooperating with the front edge (261) of the single leaf of the door, said light seal (202) belonging to the frame (280) of the door being in particular a female seal, which comprises a cavity (221) capable of receiving a protuberance (221') belonging to a male seal (202') equipping said single leaf.
  • the invention also relates to a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro, bus or trolleybus type, comprising at least one door as defined above.
  • the invention also relates to a stopping platform for a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro, bus or trolleybus type, comprising at least one door as defined above.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a door, designated as a whole by the reference I, which equips a transport vehicle.
  • This door comprises, in the usual manner, an opening formed by two leaves 60 and 70, as well as a frame 80 shown schematically, which is arranged at the periphery of a bay 85 formed in the body of this vehicle.
  • This door can be provided with two leaves as in the example illustrated, but also with a single leaf.
  • the door equips a metro type train.
  • the invention finds its application to doors intended to equip other transport vehicles such as in particular trams, trolleybuses, or even trains other than that mentioned above.
  • the leaves are vertical, in particular with reference to the figure 1 .
  • the terms "interior” and “exterior” are used in reference to the body of this transport vehicle.
  • the terms "front” and “rear” are conventionally used, it being understood that the front edges of the two leaves face each other.
  • the different terms above are represented by the double arrows of the figure 2 , being referenced INT, EXT, AV and AR.
  • the invention relates more particularly, but not exclusively, to a so-called curved 60 or 70 leaf.
  • this leaf is curved when viewed in its longitudinal direction X60, which corresponds to the direction of travel of the railway vehicle.
  • X60 longitudinal direction
  • the part located halfway up the leaf projects outwards, relative to the upper and lower parts respectively of this leaf.
  • Each leaf 60, 70 comprises, in a known manner, a central body 62, 72 equipped in particular with a window 63, 73 and an operating member 64, 74, for example of the type push button.
  • This body is typically formed of two opposing facings, respectively inner and outer, as well as a core interposed between these facings.
  • a frame 66, 76 extends to the outer periphery of this body.
  • This frame comprises in particular a profile 1, which is of a type known per se, provided on the vertical edges of the body.
  • the profile 1 comprises a core 10, as well as two wings 11 and 12 forming respectively external and internal longitudinal regions of the leaf, in that they extend parallel to the direction X60 above.
  • This core and these two wings define a housing 13 substantially in the shape of a U, open opposite this body.
  • Two ribs 16 and 17 project towards each other, from a respective wing, so as to delimit a chamber 14. As will be seen in the following, these ribs provide a function of hooking the seal 2.
  • each wing is covered, at least in part, by a respective sheet 18 and 19, forming the internal and external walls of the leaf.
  • the luminous seal 2 of the male type in the illustrated example firstly comprises a body 20 made of an opaque material, for example an elastomer such as black silicone.
  • This body comprises a front base 22, which is intended to protrude outside the housing.
  • This base is equipped with a protuberance 21 intended to come close to the walls of a cavity 21', formed in the opposite female seal 2', which is partially illustrated in the figure 2 .
  • this female seal 2' is also luminous, namely that it has a structure similar to that of the seal 2 described herein.
  • this other seal 2' is of the conventional type, for example being made entirely of an opaque material.
  • the protuberance 21 is hollowed out in order to allow, in a manner known per se, the reception of a sensitive edge not shown.
  • the latter is part of a system, also not shown, ensuring the detection of an object stuck between the male and female parts of the seal when the door is closed and the leaves come into contact with each other.
  • the base 20 is provided with sealing lips 23, also conventional, intended to bear on the opposite face of the female seal 2'.
  • the base 22 extends towards the rear by a so-called thinned strip 23, of smaller cross section, which extends into the housing 13.
  • This strip 23 is terminated, opposite the base, by a heel 24. The latter is received in the chamber 14 in order to ensure, in a manner known per se, the anchoring of the seal 2 on the leaf 60.
  • the seal 2 further comprises two light diffusers, or light guides 30 and 40. Unlike the body 20, these diffusers are made of a transparent, or at least translucent, material, such as for example transparent silicone.
  • the diffusers 30 and 40 are called exterior and interior, in that they are placed on the respectively exterior and interior sides of the seal body.
  • each diffuser has a general L shape, thus being formed by two sections 32, 42 and 34, 44.
  • the first section 32, 42 extends along the median strip 23, thus being included in the housing 13.
  • the second section 34, 44 generally perpendicular to the first section, extends against the rear edge of the base. This second section therefore projects forward, outside the housing 13.
  • the free end of the sections 34, 44 is flush with the outer 28 and inner 29 sides respectively of the base 22.
  • the diffusers are made in one piece with the body 20.
  • the connection between the body and the diffusers is of the permanent type, being for example obtained according to the known coextrusion process.
  • other types of permanent connection such as for example gluing.
  • Each lighting organ such as that 50 shown in the figure 3 , firstly comprises an elongated body 51 forming a support.
  • This body is made of a material which gives it sufficient mechanical strength, so that it can be fixed against a respective longitudinal wing of the profile.
  • this body is formed by a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), of a type known per se and advantageously flexible.
  • This body is equipped with a plurality of lighting elements which, in the example illustrated, are diodes longitudinally spaced electroluminescent light sources, one of which 52 is shown schematically.
  • the light source may be of a different type, such as a diffusing optical fiber.
  • Each lighting element is capable of diffusing different colors according to the operator's choice.
  • a given lighting element can thus comprise several sets of light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, of different colors.
  • red diodes can be provided, associated with green diodes as well as yellow diodes.
  • a set of RGB type diodes can also be provided, namely "Red Green Blue”.
  • the lighting members 50 and 55 may be mutually different, in the sense that they may signal information of different types. This means that at least one of the following parameters differs between the two lighting members: nature of the lighting elements, number of these lighting elements, power of these lighting elements, color of the light likely to be diffused by the lighting elements, possibility of flashing, etc. It should be noted that, in service, the light signals respectively towards the inside and towards the outside may also be identical.
  • Each lighting member 50, 55 is fixed on the so-called internal face of the wing 11, 12, that is to say the face of the latter which is turned towards the facing wing 12, 11.
  • Each member is mounted on its respective wing by means of fixing means, which can be used alone or in mutual combination.
  • fixing means which can be used alone or in mutual combination.
  • one or two orifice(s) not shown can be provided, in particular on at least one of the longitudinal ends of the body, so as to allow the screwing of each body 50, 55 on the respective wing 11, 12.
  • the leaf 60 is in accordance with the invention in the sense that it is equipped with lighting members 50, 55 as well as diffusers 30 and 40.
  • the other leaf 70 is also in accordance with the invention, namely that it is also provided with lighting members and diffusers, similar respectively to those 50 and 55, as well as 30 and 40.
  • this other leaf is of the type classic, namely that it does not have a light seal such as that 2 equipping the leaf 60.
  • the seal 2 extends over at least a substantial part of the height H60 of the leaf 60 and, as shown schematically in the figure 8 , preferably over substantially all of this height. Provision may be made, in a manner not shown, for the lighting members 50 and 55 to also extend over the entire height of the leaf. However, with reference to the figure 8 , the lighting elements can extend over only part of the height H2 of the joint.
  • the lower end 53, 58 of these lighting members can be separated from the lower end of the seal by a height H53 for example close to 50 cm.
  • the upper end 54, 59 of the lighting members can be provided at a height H54, for example close to 2 meters, which is less than the total height of the leaf.
  • the joint segment(s) which are not equipped with lighting elements may be made entirely of a black and opaque material.
  • these unequipped segments have a structure similar to that described in particular on the figure 2 , namely a body combined with two coextruded parts which then do not provide a light diffusion function. This makes it possible to manage a single joint geometry, throughout its height.
  • control lines 92 and 97 connect each lighting element 50, 55 with the general control board 9 of the door. These lines make it possible to control each series of diodes 52 and 57, described above with reference to the figures 2 And 3 . According to the invention, these diodes can be controlled independently. In other words, the first line 92 can control either the switching on or the switching off of the diodes 52, while the second line 97 can control, independently, either the switching on or the switching off of the diodes 57.
  • the light-emitting diodes 52 equipping the lighting member 50 emit a beam of light according to the arrow F50, namely generally perpendicular to the direction X60.
  • This light is captured at a first surface 36, belonging to the rear section 32 opposite the diffuser 30.
  • the light is then directed towards the front of this diffuser, according to the arrow F34, towards the other section 34.
  • this light is diffused, according to the arrow F30, at a second surface 38, belonging to the front section 34.
  • this diffusion of light is carried out generally perpendicular to the direction X60.
  • the light is guided along the diffuser 30, undergoing a change of direction of approximately 180°.
  • the first surface 36 of the diffuser is generally parallel to its second surface 38, these surfaces themselves being parallel to the main direction X60 of the leaf.
  • FIGS. 5 to 7 illustrate different functional configurations of the signaling assembly, in accordance with the invention.
  • the plate 9 controls the simultaneous activation, by the lines 92 and 97, of the lighting elements 50 and 55. Consequently, a light signal is emitted both towards the inside and the outside of the leaf, thanks to the diffusers 30 and 40, which is materialized by the arrows F30 and F40.
  • the aforementioned signals may be of different natures.
  • a green light can be projected towards the inside of the train, which encourages passengers to get out of it.
  • a red light is projected towards the outside of the train, aimed at preventing users present on the platform from boarding.
  • the control panel can prohibit any diffusion of this light towards the outside when the vehicle is moving at a speed greater than a threshold. predetermined, for example 8 km/h. This measure avoids any confusion, which could lead to a safety problem. In particular, it prevents a driver of another vehicle from confusing this light with a traffic light, placed on the side of the road.
  • the signaling assembly according to the invention emits differentiated information, respectively towards the inside and the outside, during the maintenance phases of the doors. Under these conditions, depending in particular on the color of the light emitted, the seal is capable of delivering information on the operating state of the door.
  • a door equipped with a signaling assembly according to the invention is installed, in place of the original conventional door, it is advantageous for this assembly to direct light information preferably towards the outside. Indeed, any additional information, directed towards the inside, could be combined with the pre-existing signage and thus create confusion for users as well as operators of the vehicle. Under these conditions, the signaling assembly according to the invention is controlled so that it does not emit any light information towards the inside in normal operation, except in predefined emergency cases such as a general breakdown, or the occurrence of a danger.
  • the plate 9 controls the single activation, by the line 92, of the lighting element 50. Consequently the light signaling is emitted only towards the outside of the leaf thanks to the diffuser 30, which is materialized by the arrow F30.
  • the plate 9 controls the activation alone, by the line 97, of the lighting element 55. Consequently the light signaling is emitted only towards the inside of the leaf thanks to the diffuser 40, which is materialized by the arrow F40.
  • FIG 9 illustrates a variation of the embodiment, illustrated with reference to Figures 2 to 8 .
  • mechanical elements similar to those of the Figures 2 to 8 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 100.
  • the variant of the figure 9 differs from the arrangement described in Figures 2 to 8 , in particular in that the lighting member 150 is not fixed on the internal face of the wing 111. On the figure 9 only the lighting element 150 has been illustrated, it being understood that this paragraph also applies to the other lighting element not shown.
  • the member 150 is embedded on the diffuser. Structurally, this member is held, by elastic snap-fastening, against the walls of a recess 139 formed in the diffuser 130.
  • This elastic character also makes it possible to press the member 150 against the wing 111, which makes it possible to dissipate the heat produced by this member thanks to the presence of the material constituting the wing, typically aluminum.
  • This recess 139 is advantageously open in a transverse direction, namely perpendicular to the main axis X102 of the seal, which makes it possible to both easily install and remove the lighting member 150.
  • the lighting member 150 while being integral with the diffuser 130, is not pressed against the wing 111.
  • the term “against” encompasses the two main possibilities of the invention. It includes first of all the possibility of strict contact between the lighting member and the longitudinal region, in the case where this member is fixed on this region or in the case where it is pressed against this same region.
  • the term “against” further includes the possibility, described in the preceding paragraph, according to which the lighting member is located in the immediate vicinity of the longitudinal region, with the possibility of a small functional clearance.
  • the lighting member 150 is not received in a recess of the diffuser 130.
  • the lighting member is held by compression between the facing walls of the wing 111 and the aforementioned diffuser.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a second embodiment of the signaling assembly, in accordance with the first main object of the invention.
  • mechanical elements similar to those of Figures 2 to 8 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 200.
  • This second embodiment differs from the first embodiment of Figures 2 to 8 , in particular in that the leaf is not equipped with a profile such as that 1 described above.
  • the profile 201 similar to that 1, equips the frame 280 of the door II conforming to this second embodiment.
  • the light seal 202 similar to that 2 described above, is received in the housing 213 of the profile 201.
  • the lighting members 250 and 255 similar to those 50 and 55 above, are placed against the wings 211 and 212 of the profile 201.
  • the profile 201 and the light seal 202 are advantageously provided opposite the front edge 261 of the leaf 260. Consequently, the door 11 advantageously comprises a single leaf 260, the rear edge 262 of which slides in a manner known per se in a sheath not shown of this door. This arrangement allows convenient assembly, without substantial modification of the usual components of the door, while ensuring reliable signaling towards the inside and/or outside of the vehicle.
  • the luminous seal 202 equipping the frame 280 cooperates with a facing seal 202' equipping the front edge of the leaf.
  • this other seal 202' is also of the luminous type, it being understood that it can be of the conventional type.
  • the seal 202 of the frame has a cavity 221 cooperating with a protuberance 221' of the seal 202' belonging to the leaf, as shown in this figure 11 .
  • two identical light joints, in accordance with the invention placed in a so-called "head-to-tail" position.
  • the signaling assembly in accordance with the invention, has numerous advantages over the prior art.
  • EP 3 630 515 which forms the state of the art closest to the invention, explicitly provides for the light diffusers to be removably mounted on the seal body.
  • these diffusers are integral with the joint body, i.e. they are permanently fixed to it. This overcomes the drawbacks of the solution described in EP 3 630 515 , in particular in that the invention avoids any risk of these diffusers being torn off.
  • the invention guarantees great ease of maintenance, particularly in the replacement of the various components.
  • the lighting elements are either independent of the diffusers or mounted in a removable manner relative to these diffusers. Consequently, operators are able to easily change all or part of the seals, if the latter are damaged or have reached their maximum service life. In particular, this operation does not require changing the lighting elements or the connectors.
  • the invention allows excellent protection of the lighting elements against possible heating. Indeed, the latter are advantageously in contact with or, at the very least, in the immediate vicinity of components typically made of aluminum. This allows reliable heat evacuation and, consequently, an extension of the service life of the lighting elements.
  • the lighting means are integrated into the overall interior volume of the profile.
  • these lighting means do not protrude forward relative to the profile, in the horizontal direction. This makes it possible to protect these lighting means from impacts, exerted along an axis perpendicular to the main plane of the leaf.
  • the solution proposed by EP 3 630 515 is not satisfactory in this respect, since it provides for placing these lighting means projecting from the joint attachment profile.
  • the lighting element is not located against a longitudinal region of the door. Indeed, each diffuser delimits areas of material, separating each lighting element from the longitudinal region of the door.
  • the invention makes it possible to preserve the mechanical integrity of the lighting means, in particular in the case of a curved leaf.
  • the deformation of the lighting member, along the curve of the leaf is done in a direction which does not damage the light-emitting diodes. Any risk of breakage, likely to occur at the welds, is therefore substantially eliminated.
  • the longitudinal region of the door, on which the lighting means are fixed is formed by a longitudinal wing of the profile.
  • this longitudinal fixing region is for example constituted by the end of the sheet metal 18, illustrated in particular on the figure 2 .
  • FIG 12 illustrates a signaling assembly in accordance with a second main object of the invention, which equips a door 3000.
  • mechanical elements similar to those of Figures 2 to 8 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 300.
  • the signaling assembly of this figure 12 differs from that of the Figures 2 to 8 , in particular in that it is equipped with a single diffuser 330.
  • the latter is fixed, advantageously by co-extrusion, against a lateral side of the seal body 320, in this case the outer side.
  • the opposite lateral side of this seal body in this case the inner side, is not equipped with such a diffuser. Consequently, on this inner side, the seal body has larger transverse dimensions, to the point of extending in the vicinity of the wing 312.
  • the structure and operation of the single diffuser 330 are analogous to what has been described above, with reference to the diffuser 30 of the figure 3 .
  • the lighting element 350 emits light according to the arrow F350, which is guided by the diffuser then directed towards the outside of the vehicle according to the arrow F330.
  • This signaling assembly formed by the profile 301, by the seal 302 equipped with its single diffuser 330, as well as by the lighting member 350, has specific advantages. It is thus particularly suitable, in the case already described above of a modernization or "upgrade" of the vehicle. As seen previously, it is possible to replace the initial door with a door equipped with a signaling assembly according to the first subject of the invention, which is provided with two diffusers such as those 30 and 40.
  • this initial door it is also possible to replace this initial door with a door equipped with the signaling assembly compliant with the figure 12 , that is to say according to the second object of the invention.
  • the single diffuser is provided on the outside, it being understood that no signaling will be broadcast towards the inside of the vehicle.
  • the operator decides to use, towards the inside, only the pre-existing signage mentioned above, including in particular electrical panels or neon lights.

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Cet ensemble de signalisation (1, 2, 50, 55) comprend un joint lumineux (2) qui comporte un corps de joint (20) en matériau opaque et deux diffuseurs de lumière (30, 40) distincts, ainsi que deux organes d'éclairage (50, 55) distincts, dont chacun coopère avec un diffuseur respectif, de manière à diriger de la lumière respectivement vers l'intérieur et vers l'extérieur de ladite porte.Selon l'invention les diffuseurs de lumière sont réalisés d'un seul tenant avec le corps de joint alors que chaque organe d'éclairage est situé contre sur une région longitudinale de la porte, de façon à émettre de la lumière en direction d'un diffuseur respectif.L'invention s'affranchit de tout risque d'arrachement de ces diffuseurs, tout en garantissant une grande commodité de maintenance, notamment dans le remplacement des différents composants. L'invention autorise en outre une excellente protection des organes d'éclairage, vis-à-vis des échauffements éventuels, tout en protégeant les organes d'éclairage à l'égard de chocs selon un axe perpendiculaire au plan du vantail.This signaling assembly (1, 2, 50, 55) comprises a luminous seal (2) which comprises a seal body (20) made of opaque material and two separate light diffusers (30, 40), as well as two separate lighting members (50, 55), each of which cooperates with a respective diffuser, so as to direct light respectively towards the inside and the outside of said door. According to the invention, the light diffusers are made in one piece with the seal body while each lighting member is located against a longitudinal region of the door, so as to emit light towards a respective diffuser. The invention avoids any risk of these diffusers being torn off, while guaranteeing great ease of maintenance, in particular in the replacement of the various components. The invention also allows excellent protection of the lighting elements against possible heating, while protecting the lighting elements against impacts along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the leaf.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

La présente invention concerne le domaine des portes d'accès à un véhicule de transport. Ces portes d'accès peuvent tout d'abord désigner des portes appartenant à des véhicules de transport, notamment de type train, tramway, métro, trolleybus ou encore bus. Au sens de l'invention, ces portes d'accès désignent également des portes dites palières, encore dénommées façades de quai.The present invention relates to the field of access doors to a transport vehicle. These access doors may first of all designate doors belonging to transport vehicles, in particular of the train, tram, metro, trolleybus or bus type. For the purposes of the invention, these access doors also designate so-called platform doors, also called platform facades.

L'invention vise plus spécifiquement une telle porte qui comprend des moyens permettant de signaler, à l'attention des voyageurs, des informations relatives à l'état d'ouverture et/ou de fermeture de cette porte. L'invention concerne notamment un vantail de porte coulissante, mais trouve également son application à d'autres types de vantaux, notamment ceux équipant des portes de type louvoyante coulissante. L'invention vise des portes qui peuvent être équipées, soit d'un unique vantail, soit de deux vantaux.The invention relates more specifically to such a door which comprises means for signalling, to the attention of passengers, information relating to the state of opening and/or closing of this door. The invention relates in particular to a sliding door leaf, but also finds its application to other types of leaves, in particular those equipping sliding swing type doors. The invention relates to doors which can be equipped either with a single leaf or with two leaves.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Lors de l'arrêt d'un véhicule de transport, les portes de celui-ci s'ouvrent puis se ferment de manière à permettre aux passagers de monter dans ce véhicule, ou bien d'en descendre. Dans le cas où le quai est équipé de portes palières, ces dernières font également l'objet d'ouvertures et de fermetures. Pendant ces opérations, des incidents sont susceptibles de se produire. On citera notamment la possibilité de coincement d'un passager, d'un objet ou d'un animal, ou bien un problème d'ordre technique empêchant le déplacement normal de cette porte.When a transport vehicle stops, its doors open and then close to allow passengers to board or disembark the vehicle. If the platform is equipped with platform doors, these are also opened and closed. During these operations, incidents may occur. These include the possibility of a passenger, object or animal becoming trapped, or a technical problem preventing the door from moving normally.

On conçoit que ces incidents sont préjudiciables à un service normal du véhicule, pour plusieurs raisons. Ainsi, ils sont susceptibles d'endommager les objets coincés par la porte. Par ailleurs, de façon plus critique, ils peuvent causer des blessures aux voyageurs, entraînant la responsabilité de la société de transport. Enfin, ces incidents sont de nature à induire un retard significatif du véhicule.It is understood that these incidents are detrimental to normal vehicle service, for several reasons. Thus, they are likely to damage objects stuck by the door. Furthermore, more critically, they can cause injuries to passengers, resulting in the liability of the transport company. Finally, these incidents are likely to cause a significant delay to the vehicle.

Afin d'éviter dans la mesure du possible ce type d'incidents, on a proposé d'équiper les portes avec des moyens de signalisation lumineux. De façon typique, ces derniers ont pour but de fournir aux passagers des informations, relatives à l'état d'ouverture de la porte. Il peut en particulier être indiqué si la porte se trouve en cours de fermeture, en cours d'ouverture, ou encore si elle est condamnée. De la sorte, la sécurité des voyageurs est préservée, tout en réduisant le risque de retard du véhicule.In order to avoid this type of incident as far as possible, it has been proposed to equip the doors with luminous signalling means. Typically, these are intended to provide passengers with information relating to the opening status of the door. In particular, it can be indicated whether the door is closing, opening or locked. In this way, the safety of passengers is preserved, while reducing the risk of delay of the vehicle.

De manière constructive, on a proposé d'utiliser des diodes électroluminescentes (ou DEL), encore connues sous l'abréviation LED (Light Emitting Diode). Une première solution, connue par le document WO 2011/138292 , prévoit de fixer ces diodes directement sur la face extérieure du vantail de porte.Constructively, it has been proposed to use light-emitting diodes (or LEDs), also known by the abbreviation LED (Light Emitting Diode). A first solution, known from the document WO 2011/138292 , plans to fix these diodes directly on the outer face of the door leaf.

En outre il est connu, par FR 3 055 348 , de placer les diodes précitées sur le bord du vantail, au voisinage de joints translucides. De manière typique, ces joints sont fixés par encliquetage élastique dans un profilé, s'étendant sur un bord vertical du vantail. Les diodes sont alors disposées contre le fond du logement, destiné à la réception d'un joint correspondant.Furthermore, it is known, by FR 3 055 348 , to place the aforementioned diodes on the edge of the leaf, in the vicinity of translucent seals. Typically, these seals are fixed by elastic snap-fastening in a profile, extending on a vertical edge of the leaf. The diodes are then arranged against the bottom of the housing, intended to receive a corresponding seal.

On citera également WO 2019 234 332 , qui décrit un ensemble de signalisations comprenant un joint formé de deux régions distinctes. La première de ces régions, dite d'accrochage, est réalisée en un matériau opaque, alors que l'autre région, dite d'éclairage, est réalisée en un matériau translucide. Dans un mode de réalisation préférée, ces régions sont co-extrudées. Une source lumineuse, fixée sur le vantail, émet la lumière perpendiculairement au plan du vantail. Cette lumière est renvoyée, au niveau de l'interface entre les régions précitées, de façon à diriger la lumière parallèlement au plan de ce vantail, ce qui permet la signalisation souhaitée.We will also mention WO 2019 234 332 , which describes a set of signs comprising a joint formed of two distinct regions. The first of these regions, called the attachment region, is made of an opaque material, while the other region, called the lighting region, is made of a translucent material. In a preferred embodiment, these regions are co-extruded. A light source, fixed to the leaf, emits light perpendicular to the plane of the leaf. This light is returned, at the interface between the aforementioned regions, so as to direct the light parallel to the plane of this leaf, which allows the desired signage.

La présente invention se propose plus particulièrement de développer un ensemble permettant de signaler, de façon indépendante, des informations en direction de l'intérieur et/ou de l'extérieur de la porte qui en est équipée. Dans cet esprit on connaît par EP 3 630 515 , qui constitue l'état de la technique le plus proche de l'invention, un joint comprenant tout d'abord un corps réalisé en un matériau opaque. Ce corps reçoit deux inserts, dont chacun est formé par une bande en matériau au moins en partie transparent, ainsi qu'une source lumineuse intégrée dans cette bande. Les inserts sont montés sur le corps de façon amovible, notamment par encliquetage élastique. En service les sources lumineuses, notamment de type LED, diffusent la lumière de façon indépendante. Cela permet de signaler des informations différentes, vers l'intérieur ou extérieur du vantail.The present invention more particularly proposes to develop an assembly making it possible to signal, independently, information towards the inside and/or outside of the door which is equipped with it. In this spirit, we know by EP 3 630 515 , which constitutes the state of the art closest to the invention, a seal comprising first of all a body made of an opaque material. This body receives two inserts, each of which is formed by a strip of at least partly transparent material, as well as a light source integrated in this strip. The inserts are mounted on the body in a removable manner, in particular by elastic snap-fastening. In service, the sources luminous, particularly LED type, diffuse light independently. This makes it possible to signal different information, towards the inside or outside of the leaf.

La solution ci-dessus, présentée dans EP 3 630 515 , présente cependant certains inconvénients. En effet, le joint décrit dans ce document est composé d'un corps ainsi que d'inserts amovibles. Cette conception contribue à fragiliser l'ensemble du joint, puisque les inserts sont susceptibles d'être arrachés, que ce soit accidentellement ou bien du fait d'un vandalisme. Par ailleurs, ce joint présente un prix de revient relativement élevé. Les sources lumineuses, incorporées dans les inserts, sont en outre sujettes aux chocs en service. Enfin, le positionnement de ces sources lumineuses n'autorise pas une dissipation optimale de la chaleur générée lors de l'activation de ces sources.The above solution, presented in EP 3 630 515 , however, has some drawbacks. Indeed, the seal described in this document is composed of a body as well as removable inserts. This design contributes to weakening the entire seal, since the inserts are likely to be torn off, whether accidentally or due to vandalism. Furthermore, this seal has a relatively high cost price. The light sources, incorporated in the inserts, are also subject to shocks in service. Finally, the positioning of these light sources does not allow optimal dissipation of the heat generated when these sources are activated.

Compte tenu de ce qui précède, un objectif de la présente invention est de remédier, au moins partiellement, aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur évoqués ci-dessus.In view of the foregoing, an objective of the present invention is to remedy, at least partially, the drawbacks of the prior art discussed above.

Un autre objectif de l'invention est de proposer un ensemble qui, tout en assurant une signalisation fiable d'informations indépendamment vers l'intérieur et/ou l'extérieur d'un vantail, présente une durée de vie améliorée par rapport à l'art antérieur.Another objective of the invention is to propose an assembly which, while ensuring reliable signaling of information independently towards the inside and/or the outside of a leaf, has an improved service life compared to the prior art.

Un autre objectif de l'invention est de proposer un tel ensemble de signalisation dont le prix de revient est plus faible ou, à tout le moins, similaire en regard de l'art antérieur.Another objective of the invention is to propose such a signaling assembly whose cost price is lower or, at the very least, similar compared to the prior art.

Un autre objectif de l'invention est de proposer un tel ensemble de signalisation, qui autorise une dissipation fiable de la chaleur issue de la source lumineuse.Another objective of the invention is to provide such a signaling assembly, which allows reliable dissipation of heat from the light source.

Un autre objectif de l'invention est de proposer un tel ensemble de signalisation, dont le montage est facilité par rapport à l'art antérieur.Another objective of the invention is to propose such a signaling assembly, the assembly of which is facilitated compared to the prior art.

Objets de l'inventionObjects of the invention

Au moins un des objectifs ci-dessus est atteint grâce à un premier objet principal de l'invention, à savoir un ensemble de signalisation de signalisation (1, 2, 50, 55 ; 101, 102, 150 ; 201, 202, 250, 255) d'une porte d'accès (1000 ; 2000) à un véhicule de transport ferroviaire, ladite porte comprenant un dormant (80 ; 280) et au moins un vantail (60,70 ; 260) mobile par rapport à ce dormant, ledit ensemble de signalisation comprenant

  • un joint dit lumineux (2 ; 102 ; 202), lequel joint comporte
    • un corps de joint (20 ; 220) réalisé en un matériau opaque, qui est équipé de moyens (24 ; 224) d'accrochage sur la porte,
    • ainsi que deux diffuseurs de lumière (30, 40 ; 130 ; 230, 240) mutuellement distincts, portés par le corps de joint, les diffuseurs étant avantageusement réalisés en un matériau translucide, en particulier transparent, notamment en silicone,
  • deux organes d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 150 ; 250, 255) mutuellement distincts, dont chacun coopère avec un diffuseur respectif, de manière à diriger de la lumière respectivement vers l'intérieur et vers l'extérieur de ladite porte
    caractérisé en ce que
  • les diffuseurs de lumière (30, 40 ; 130 ; 230, 240) sont réalisés d'un seul tenant avec le corps de joint (20 ; 220) ; et
  • chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 150 ; 250, 255) est situé contre une région longitudinale (11,12 ; 111 ; 211,212) respective de la porte, de façon à émettre de la lumière en direction d'un diffuseur respectif.
At least one of the above objectives is achieved by a first main object of the invention, namely a signaling assembly (1, 2, 50, 55; 101, 102, 150; 201, 202, 250, 255) of an access door (1000; 2000) to a rail transport vehicle, said door comprising a frame (80; 280) and at least one leaf (60, 70; 260) movable relative to this frame, said signaling assembly comprising
  • a so-called luminous seal (2; 102; 202), which seal comprises
    • a seal body (20; 220) made of an opaque material, which is equipped with means (24; 224) for attachment to the door,
    • as well as two mutually distinct light diffusers (30, 40; 130; 230, 240), carried by the joint body, the diffusers being advantageously made of a translucent material, in particular transparent, in particular silicone,
  • two mutually distinct lighting members (50, 55; 150; 250, 255), each of which cooperates with a respective diffuser, so as to direct light respectively towards the inside and towards the outside of said door
    characterized in that
  • the light diffusers (30, 40; 130; 230, 240) are made in one piece with the joint body (20; 220); and
  • each lighting member (50, 55; 150; 250, 255) is located against a respective longitudinal region (11, 12; 111; 211, 212) of the door, so as to emit light towards a respective diffuser.

Un second objet principal de l'invention est un ensemble de signalisation de signalisation (301, 302, 350) d'une porte d'accès (3000) à un véhicule de transport ferroviaire, ladite porte comprenant un dormant et au moins un vantail (360,370) mobile par rapport à ce dormant, ledit ensemble de signalisation comprenant

  • un joint dit lumineux (302), lequel joint comporte
    • un corps de joint (320) réalisé en un matériau opaque, qui est équipé de moyens (324) d'accrochage sur la porte,
    • ainsi qu'un unique diffuseur de lumière (330) réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le corps de joint, ce diffuseur étant avantageusement réalisé en un matériau translucide, en particulier transparent, notamment en silicone,
  • un unique organe d'éclairage (350) situé contre sur une région longitudinale (311) respective de la porte, cet organe d'éclairage émettant de la lumière en direction du diffuseur, de manière à diriger de la lumière uniquement vers l'intérieur ou bien vers l'extérieur de ladite porte.
A second main object of the invention is a signaling assembly (301, 302, 350) for signaling an access door (3000) to a rail transport vehicle, said door comprising a frame and at least one leaf (360, 370) movable relative to this frame, said signaling assembly comprising
  • a so-called luminous seal (302), which seal comprises
    • a seal body (320) made of an opaque material, which is equipped with means (324) for attachment to the door,
    • as well as a single light diffuser (330) made in one piece with the seal body, this diffuser being advantageously made of a translucent material, in particular transparent, in particular silicone,
  • a single lighting member (350) located against a respective longitudinal region (311) of the door, this lighting member emitting light towards the diffuser, so as to direct light only towards the inside or only towards the outside of said door.

Les ensembles de signalisation, conformes respectivement à ce premier objet de l'invention et à ce second objet de l'invention, peuvent inclure les caractéristiques additionnelles suivantes, individuellement ou en combinaisons quelconques, techniquement compatibles. Dans le libellé de ces caractéristiques, on retrouve le terme « chaque » qui signifie « le » ou bien « chaque » :

  • le ou les diffuseurs est (sont) fixé(s) de manière permanente sur le corps de joint,
  • chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 250, 255) est fixé sur ladite région longitudinale (11,12 ; 211,212), dite région longitudinale de montage.
  • chaque diffuseur est disposé sur un côté latéral du corps de joint
  • cet ensemble comprend des moyens de fixation, permettant la fixation de chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 250, 255) sur chaque région longitudinale de montage, sachant que lesdits moyens de fixation comprennent en particulier des moyens de fixation amovible, notamment par vissage, ou bien des moyens de fixation par collage, ou bien des moyens de fixation par coopération de formes, notamment une glissière dont est équipée l'aile de montage, présentant des rebords de retenue de l'organe d'éclairage.
  • chaque organe d'éclairage (150) est monté de façon amovible par rapport à un diffuseur respectif (130), en étant avantageusement plaqué sur la région longitudinale grâce à l'élasticité de ce diffuseur.
  • chaque organe d'éclairage (150) est monté par encliquetage élastique dans un renfoncement (139) du diffuseur (130), ce renfoncement étant avantageusement ouvert selon une direction transversale.
  • chaque diffuseur (30) comprend une première surface (36), permettant de capter la lumière depuis un organe d'éclairage respectif (50), ainsi qu'une seconde surface dite de diffusion de lumière (38), ces surfaces étant avantageusement parallèles.
  • chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 150 ; 250, 255) est adapté pour émettre de la lumière en direction d'un diffuseur respectif, selon une direction globalement perpendiculaire à la direction principale (X60) du vantail, ladite seconde surface (38) affleurant avantageusement le côté (28, 29) du corps (20) de joint.
  • cet ensemble de signalisation comprend en outre un profilé (1 ; 101 ; 201) destiné à s'étendre sur au moins une partie de la périphérie du corps de la porte, ledit profilé définissant un logement (14 ; 114 ; 214) dans lequel le joint est reçu partiellement, ladite région longitudinale étant formée par une aile longitudinale du profilé.
  • la première surface (36) est située à l'intérieur du logement du profilé, alors que la seconde surface (38) est située à l'extérieur du logement.
  • le profilé comporte des nervures (16, 17) d'accrochage du joint lumineux (2), chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55) étant placé en avant de ces nervures d'accrochage, c'est-à-dire entre ces nervures et l'extrémité libre de chaque région longitudinale (11, 12).
  • chaque organe d'éclairage est intégré dans le volume global du profilé (1), de manière à protéger chaque organe éclairage (50, 55) à l'égard de chocs, exercés selon un axe perpendiculaire au plan principal de la porte.
  • ladite région longitudinale est une région longitudinale (11,12 ; 111) du vantail (60).
  • ladite région longitudinale est une région longitudinale (211,212) du dormant (280).
  • chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55) comprend un support et des éléments d'éclairage montés sur ce support, lesdits éléments d'éclairage étant notamment de type diodes électroluminescentes, le support de l'organe d'éclairage étant en particulier de forme allongée et, de préférence, présentant des dimensions longitudinales voisines de celles de la région longitudinale de montage du profilé.
  • le corps de joint et chaque diffuseur de lumière sont coextrudés.
  • dans le cas l'ensemble comporte deux organes d'éclairage, ces deux organes d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 150 ; 250, 255) sont mutuellement différents.
The signaling assemblies, respectively in accordance with this first subject of the invention and this second subject of the invention, may include the following additional features, individually or in any combinations, technically compatible. In the wording of these features, we find the term "each" which means "the" or "each":
  • the diffuser(s) is (are) permanently fixed to the seal body,
  • each lighting member (50, 55; 250, 255) is fixed to said longitudinal region (11, 12; 211, 212), called longitudinal mounting region.
  • each diffuser is arranged on a lateral side of the joint body
  • this assembly comprises fixing means, allowing the fixing of each lighting member (50, 55; 250, 255) on each longitudinal mounting region, knowing that said fixing means comprise in particular removable fixing means, in particular by screwing, or else fixing means by gluing, or else fixing means by cooperation of shapes, in particular a slide with which the mounting wing is equipped, having retaining edges for the lighting member.
  • each lighting member (150) is removably mounted relative to a respective diffuser (130), being advantageously pressed against the longitudinal region thanks to the elasticity of this diffuser.
  • each lighting member (150) is mounted by elastic snap-fastening in a recess (139) of the diffuser (130), this recess being advantageously open in a transverse direction.
  • each diffuser (30) comprises a first surface (36), making it possible to capture light from a respective lighting element (50), as well as a second surface called light diffusion surface (38), these surfaces advantageously being parallel.
  • each lighting member (50, 55; 150; 250, 255) is adapted to emit light towards a respective diffuser, in a direction generally perpendicular to the main direction (X60) of the leaf, said second surface (38) advantageously being flush with the side (28, 29) of the seal body (20).
  • this signaling assembly further comprises a profile (1; 101; 201) intended to extend over at least part of the periphery of the body of the door, said profile defining a housing (14; 114; 214) in which the seal is partially received, said longitudinal region being formed by a longitudinal wing of the profile.
  • the first surface (36) is located inside the housing of the profile, while the second surface (38) is located outside the housing.
  • the profile comprises ribs (16, 17) for attaching the light seal (2), each lighting member (50, 55) being placed in front of these attachment ribs, that is to say between these ribs and the free end of each longitudinal region (11, 12).
  • each lighting element is integrated into the overall volume of the profile (1), so as to protect each lighting element (50, 55) against impacts, exerted along an axis perpendicular to the main plane of the door.
  • said longitudinal region is a longitudinal region (11,12; 111) of the leaf (60).
  • said longitudinal region is a longitudinal region (211,212) of the frame (280).
  • each lighting member (50, 55) comprises a support and lighting elements mounted on this support, said lighting elements being in particular of the light-emitting diode type, the support of the lighting member being in particular of elongated shape and, preferably, having longitudinal dimensions close to those of the longitudinal mounting region of the profile.
  • the joint body and each light diffuser are coextruded.
  • in the case where the assembly comprises two lighting elements, these two lighting elements (50, 55; 150; 250, 255) are mutually different.

L'invention concerne également un vantail, en particulier un vantail galbé, destiné à équiper une porte d'accès à un véhicule de transport, notamment ferroviaire, ledit vantail comprenant en outre au moins un ensemble de signalisation selon le premier objet principal ou le second objet principal ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a leaf, in particular a curved leaf, intended to equip an access door to a transport vehicle, in particular a railway vehicle, said leaf further comprising at least one signaling assembly according to the first main object or the second main object above.

Ce vantail peut en outre comprendre un corps (62, 72) et un cadre (66, 76) s'étendant sur au moins une partie de la périphérie dudit corps, ledit cadre comprenant au moins un profilé (1, 1') définissant un logement (13) ouvert à l'opposé dudit corps, ledit vantail comprenant en outre au moins un ensemble de signalisation selon le premier objet principal ou le second objet principal ci-dessus, les moyens d'accrochage (24) du joint étant reçus au moins en partie dans ledit logement.This leaf may further comprise a body (62, 72) and a frame (66, 76) extending over at least part of the periphery of said body, said frame comprising at least one profile (1, 1') defining a housing (13) open opposite said body, said leaf further comprising at least one signaling assembly according to the first main object or the second main object above, the attachment means (24) of the seal being received at least partly in said housing.

L'invention a également pour objet une porte d'accès (1000 ; 2000) à un véhicule de transport, notamment du type train, tramway, métro ou encore trolleybus ou bus, en particulier porte dudit véhicule de transport, ou bien porte palière pour quai d'arrêt dudit véhicule de transport, ladite porte comprenant un dormant (80 ; 280) solidaire du bâti dudit véhicule, ou bien solidaire dudit quai, ainsi qu'au moins un ensemble de signalisation selon le premier objet principal ou le second objet principal ci-dessus et/ou au moins un vantail (60, 70) ci-dessus, monté mobile par rapport audit dormant.The invention also relates to an access door (1000; 2000) to a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro or even trolleybus or bus type, in particular a door for said transport vehicle, or a platform door for a stop platform of said transport vehicle, said door comprising a frame (80; 280) secured to the frame of said vehicle, or secured to said platform, as well as at least one signaling assembly according to the first main object or the second main object above and/or at least one leaf (60, 70) above, mounted to move relative to said frame.

De façon avantageuse, cette porte comprend une platine de commande (9), et deux lignes de commande indépendantes (90, 91), dont chacune relie la platine de commande avec un organe d'éclairage respectif.Advantageously, this door comprises a control plate (9), and two independent control lines (90, 91), each of which connects the control plate with a respective lighting member.

De façon avantageuse, selon une disposition alternative de l'invention, le joint lumineux appartient au dormant de la porte, ce joint lumineux coopérant avec le bord avant (261) du vantail unique de la porte, ledit joint lumineux (202) appartenant au dormant (280) de la porte étant notamment un joint femelle, lequel comprend une cavité (221) apte à recevoir une protubérance (221') appartenant à un joint mâle (202') équipant ledit vantail unique.Advantageously, according to an alternative arrangement of the invention, the light seal belongs to the frame of the door, this light seal cooperating with the front edge (261) of the single leaf of the door, said light seal (202) belonging to the frame (280) of the door being in particular a female seal, which comprises a cavity (221) capable of receiving a protuberance (221') belonging to a male seal (202') equipping said single leaf.

L'invention a également pour objet un véhicule de transport, notamment du type train, tramway, métro, bus ou encore trolleybus, comprenant au moins une porte telle que définie ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro, bus or trolleybus type, comprising at least one door as defined above.

L'invention a également pour objet un quai d'arrêt d'un véhicule de transport, notamment du type train, tramway, métro, bus ou encore trolleybus, comprenant au moins une porte telle que définie ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a stopping platform for a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro, bus or trolleybus type, comprising at least one door as defined above.

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L'invention va être décrite ci-après, en référence aux dessins annexés, donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, dans lesquels :

  • [Fig. 1] est une vue schématique de face, illustrant une porte de véhicule de transport dont chaque vantail est équipé d'un ensemble de signalisation selon un premier mode de réalisation conforme à un premier objet de l'invention.
  • [Fig. 2] est une vue en coupe de dessus à plus grande échelle, selon la ligne II-II à la figure 1, illustrant un joint et un profilé appartenant à l'ensemble de signalisation conforme à l'invention.
  • [Fig. 3] est une vue de dessus, à encore plus grande échelle, illustrant le fonctionnement d'un organe d'éclairage et d'un diffuseur de lumière, appartenant à l'ensemble de signalisation selon l'invention.
  • [Fig. 4] est une vue schématique, illustrant la platine de commande du véhicule ainsi que ses liaisons fonctionnelles avec l'ensemble de signalisation conforme à l'invention.
  • [Fig. 5] est une vue schématique, analogue à la figure 4, illustrant une première configuration fonctionnelle de l'ensemble de signalisation conforme à l'invention.
  • [Fig. 6] est une vue schématique, analogue à la figure 5, illustrant une deuxième configuration fonctionnelle de l'ensemble de signalisation conforme à l'invention.
  • [Fig. 7] est une vue schématique, analogue à la figure 5, illustrant une troisième configuration fonctionnelle de l'ensemble de signalisation conforme à l'invention.
  • [Fig. 8] est une vue schématique de face, illustrant l'implantation selon la direction verticale des différents éléments constitutifs de l'ensemble de signalisation selon l'invention.
  • [Fig. 9] est une vue en coupe de dessus, analogue à la figure 3, illustrant une variante de réalisation de l'ensemble de signalisation conforme au premier mode de réalisation.
  • [Fig. 10] est une vue schématique de face, analogue à la figure 8, illustrant le positionnement d'un ensemble de signalisation selon un second mode de réalisation conforme au premier objet de l'invention.
  • [Fig. 11] est une vue en coupe de dessus, selon la ligne XI-XI à la figure 10, illustrant plus en détail l'ensemble de signalisation de la figure 10.
  • [Fig. 12] est une vue en coupe de dessus, analogue à la figure 2, illustrant un joint et un profilé appartenant à un ensemble de signalisation conforme à un second objet de l'invention.
The invention will be described below, with reference to the accompanying drawings, given solely as non-limiting examples, in which:
  • [ Fig. 1 ] is a schematic front view, illustrating a transport vehicle door, each leaf of which is equipped with a signaling assembly according to a first embodiment in accordance with a first object of the invention.
  • [ Fig. 2 ] is a larger-scale top sectional view, along line II-II at figure 1 , illustrating a joint and a profile belonging to the signaling assembly according to the invention.
  • [ Fig. 3 ] is a top view, on an even larger scale, illustrating the operation of a lighting element and a light diffuser, belonging to the signaling assembly according to the invention.
  • [ Fig. 4 ] is a schematic view, illustrating the vehicle control plate as well as its functional connections with the signaling assembly according to the invention.
  • [ Fig. 5 ] is a schematic view, analogous to the figure 4 , illustrating a first functional configuration of the signaling assembly according to the invention.
  • [ Fig. 6 ] is a schematic view, analogous to the figure 5 , illustrating a second functional configuration of the signaling assembly according to the invention.
  • [ Fig. 7 ] is a schematic view, analogous to the figure 5 , illustrating a third functional configuration of the signaling assembly according to the invention.
  • [ Fig. 8 ] is a schematic front view, illustrating the layout in the vertical direction of the various constituent elements of the signaling assembly according to the invention.
  • [ Fig. 9 ] is a top sectional view, similar to the figure 3 , illustrating an alternative embodiment of the signaling assembly conforming to the first embodiment.
  • [ Fig. 10 ] is a schematic front view, similar to the figure 8 , illustrating the positioning of a signaling assembly according to a second embodiment in accordance with the first object of the invention.
  • [ Fig. 11 ] is a sectional view from above, along line XI-XI at the figure 10 , illustrating in more detail the signaling assembly of the figure 10 .
  • [ Fig. 12 ] is a top sectional view, similar to the figure 2 , illustrating a joint and a profile belonging to a signaling assembly conforming to a second object of the invention.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

La figure 1 annexée illustre une porte, désignée dans son ensemble par la référence I, qui équipe un véhicule de transport. Cette porte comprend, de manière habituelle, un ouvrant formé par deux vantaux 60 et 70, ainsi qu'un dormant 80 représenté de manière schématique, lequel est disposé à la périphérie d'une baie 85 ménagée dans la caisse de ce véhicule. Cette porte peut être munie de deux vantaux comme dans l'exemple illustré, mais aussi d'un unique vantail.There figure 1 attached illustrates a door, designated as a whole by the reference I, which equips a transport vehicle. This door comprises, in the usual manner, an opening formed by two leaves 60 and 70, as well as a frame 80 shown schematically, which is arranged at the periphery of a bay 85 formed in the body of this vehicle. This door can be provided with two leaves as in the example illustrated, but also with a single leaf.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la porte équipe un train du type métro. L'invention trouve cependant son application à des portes destinées à équiper d'autres véhicules de transport tels que notamment des tramways, des trolleybus, ou encore des trains différents de celui mentionné ci-dessus. Dans ce qui suit, on suppose que les vantaux sont verticaux, notamment en référence à la figure 1. Par ailleurs, les termes « intérieur » et « extérieur » sont utilisés en référence à la caisse de ce véhicule de transport. Enfin, pour chaque vantail, on utilise classiquement les termes « avant » et « arrière », étant entendu que les bords avant des deux vantaux se font face. Les différents termes ci-dessus sont matérialisés par les doubles flèches de la figure 2, en étant référencés INT, EXT, AV et AR.In the example illustrated, the door equips a metro type train. The invention, however, finds its application to doors intended to equip other transport vehicles such as in particular trams, trolleybuses, or even trains other than that mentioned above. In the following, it is assumed that the leaves are vertical, in particular with reference to the figure 1 . Furthermore, the terms "interior" and "exterior" are used in reference to the body of this transport vehicle. Finally, for each leaf, the terms "front" and "rear" are conventionally used, it being understood that the front edges of the two leaves face each other. The different terms above are represented by the double arrows of the figure 2 , being referenced INT, EXT, AV and AR.

L'invention vise plus particulièrement, mais non exclusivement, un vantail 60 ou 70 dit galbé. Comme cela est connu en soi, cela signifie que ce vantail est courbé vu selon sa direction longitudinale X60, qui correspond à la direction d'avancée du véhicule ferroviaire. De manière typique, la partie située à mi-hauteur du vantail fait saillie vers l'extérieur, par rapport aux parties respectivement haute et basse de ce vantail.The invention relates more particularly, but not exclusively, to a so-called curved 60 or 70 leaf. As is known per se, this means that this leaf is curved when viewed in its longitudinal direction X60, which corresponds to the direction of travel of the railway vehicle. Typically, the part located halfway up the leaf projects outwards, relative to the upper and lower parts respectively of this leaf.

Chaque vantail 60, 70 comprend, de manière connue, un corps central 62, 72 équipé notamment d'une vitre 63, 73 et d'un organe de manoeuvre 64, 74, par exemple du type bouton-poussoir. Ce corps est typiquement formé de deux parements opposés respectivement intérieur et extérieur, ainsi que d'une âme intercalée entre ces parements. Par ailleurs, un cadre 66, 76 s'étend à la périphérie extérieure de ce corps. Ce cadre comprend notamment un profilé 1, qui est de type connu en soi, prévu sur les bords verticaux du corps.Each leaf 60, 70 comprises, in a known manner, a central body 62, 72 equipped in particular with a window 63, 73 and an operating member 64, 74, for example of the type push button. This body is typically formed of two opposing facings, respectively inner and outer, as well as a core interposed between these facings. Furthermore, a frame 66, 76 extends to the outer periphery of this body. This frame comprises in particular a profile 1, which is of a type known per se, provided on the vertical edges of the body.

On va maintenant décrire, en référence notamment à la figure 2, un ensemble de signalisation conforme à l'invention. Ce dernier comprend essentiellement :

  • le profilé 1 mentionné ci-dessus, ainsi que :
  • un joint 2, dit lumineux ;
  • deux organes d'éclairages 50 et 55.
We will now describe, with particular reference to the figure 2 , a signaling assembly in accordance with the invention. The latter essentially comprises:
  • the profile 1 mentioned above, as well as:
  • a seal 2, called luminous;
  • two lighting units 50 and 55.

On va décrire la structure du profilé 1 équipant le vantail 60, étant entendu que l'autre vantail 70 possède un profilé 1' de structure identique, illustré de manière très schématique sur les figures 1 et 2. Le profilé 1 comporte une âme 10, ainsi que deux ailes 11 et 12 formant des régions longitudinales respectivement extérieure et intérieure du vantail, en ce qu'elles s'étendent parallèlement à la direction X60 ci-dessus. Cette âme et ces deux ailes définissent un logement 13 sensiblement en forme de U, ouvert à l'opposé de ce corps. Deux nervures 16 et 17 font saillie l'une en direction de l'autre, à partir d'une aile respective, de façon à délimiter une chambre 14. Comme on le verra dans ce qui suit, ces nervures assurent une fonction d'accrochage du joint 2. Enfin chaque aile est recouverte, au moins en partie, par une tôle respective 18 et 19, formant les parois intérieure et extérieure du vantail.We will describe the structure of the profile 1 equipping the leaf 60, it being understood that the other leaf 70 has a profile 1' of identical structure, illustrated very schematically in the figures 1 And 2 . The profile 1 comprises a core 10, as well as two wings 11 and 12 forming respectively external and internal longitudinal regions of the leaf, in that they extend parallel to the direction X60 above. This core and these two wings define a housing 13 substantially in the shape of a U, open opposite this body. Two ribs 16 and 17 project towards each other, from a respective wing, so as to delimit a chamber 14. As will be seen in the following, these ribs provide a function of hooking the seal 2. Finally, each wing is covered, at least in part, by a respective sheet 18 and 19, forming the internal and external walls of the leaf.

Le joint lumineux 2, de type mâle dans l'exemple illustré, comprend tout d'abord un corps 20 réalisé en un matériau opaque, par exemple un élastomère tel que du silicone de couleur noire. Ce corps comporte une embase avant 22, qui est destinée à faire saillie en dehors du logement. Cette embase est équipée d'une protubérance 21 destinée à venir à proximité des parois d'une cavité 21', ménagée dans le joint femelle 2' en regard, lequel est illustré de façon partielle sur la figure 2. De façon avantageuse ce joint femelle 2' est également lumineux, à savoir qu'il possède une structure analogue à celle du joint 2 décrit présentement. À titre de variante moins préférée, on peut imaginer que cet autre joint 2' est de type classique, en étant par exemple réalisé entièrement en un matériau opaque.The luminous seal 2, of the male type in the illustrated example, firstly comprises a body 20 made of an opaque material, for example an elastomer such as black silicone. This body comprises a front base 22, which is intended to protrude outside the housing. This base is equipped with a protuberance 21 intended to come close to the walls of a cavity 21', formed in the opposite female seal 2', which is partially illustrated in the figure 2 . Advantageously, this female seal 2' is also luminous, namely that it has a structure similar to that of the seal 2 described herein. As a less preferred variant, it can be imagined that this other seal 2' is of the conventional type, for example being made entirely of an opaque material.

La protubérance 21 est évidée afin de permettre, de façon connue en soi, la réception d'un bord sensible non représenté. Ce dernier fait partie d'un système, également non représenté, assurant la détection d'un objet coincé entre les parties mâle et femelle du joint lorsque la porte est fermée et que les vantaux viennent au contact l'un de l'autre. Enfin l'embase 20 est pourvue de lèvres d'étanchéité 23, également classiques, destinées à prendre appui sur la face en regard du joint femelle 2'.The protuberance 21 is hollowed out in order to allow, in a manner known per se, the reception of a sensitive edge not shown. The latter is part of a system, also not shown, ensuring the detection of an object stuck between the male and female parts of the seal when the door is closed and the leaves come into contact with each other. Finally, the base 20 is provided with sealing lips 23, also conventional, intended to bear on the opposite face of the female seal 2'.

L'embase 22 se prolonge vers l'arrière par une bande 23 dite amincie, de plus faible section transversale, laquelle s'étend dans le logement 13. Cette bande 23 est terminée, à l'opposé de l'embase, par un talon 24. Ce dernier est reçu dans la chambre 14 afin d'assurer, de manière connue en soi, l'ancrage du joint 2 sur le vantail 60.The base 22 extends towards the rear by a so-called thinned strip 23, of smaller cross section, which extends into the housing 13. This strip 23 is terminated, opposite the base, by a heel 24. The latter is received in the chamber 14 in order to ensure, in a manner known per se, the anchoring of the seal 2 on the leaf 60.

Le joint 2 comprend en outre deux diffuseurs de lumière, ou guides de lumière 30 et 40. Contrairement au corps 20, ces diffuseurs sont réalisés en un matériau transparent, ou à tout le moins translucide, comme par exemple du silicone transparent. Les diffuseurs 30 et 40 sont dénommées extérieur et intérieur, en ce qu'ils sont placés sur les côtés respectivement extérieur et intérieur du corps de joint.The seal 2 further comprises two light diffusers, or light guides 30 and 40. Unlike the body 20, these diffusers are made of a transparent, or at least translucent, material, such as for example transparent silicone. The diffusers 30 and 40 are called exterior and interior, in that they are placed on the respectively exterior and interior sides of the seal body.

De façon plus précise, chaque diffuseur présente globalement une forme de L, en étant ainsi formé par deux tronçons 32, 42 ainsi que 34, 44. Le premier tronçon 32, 42 s'étend le long de la bande médiane 23, en étant ainsi inclus dans le logement 13. Par ailleurs le second tronçon 34, 44, globalement perpendiculaire au premier tronçon, s'étend contre le bord arrière de l'embase. Ce second tronçon fait par conséquent saillie vers l'avant, en dehors du logement 13. De façon préférée l'extrémité libre des tronçons 34, 44 affleure les côtés respectivement extérieur 28 et intérieur 29 de l'embase 22.More precisely, each diffuser has a general L shape, thus being formed by two sections 32, 42 and 34, 44. The first section 32, 42 extends along the median strip 23, thus being included in the housing 13. Furthermore, the second section 34, 44, generally perpendicular to the first section, extends against the rear edge of the base. This second section therefore projects forward, outside the housing 13. Preferably, the free end of the sections 34, 44 is flush with the outer 28 and inner 29 sides respectively of the base 22.

Conformément à l'invention, les diffuseurs sont réalisés d'un seul tenant avec le corps 20. En d'autres termes, la liaison entre le corps et les diffuseurs est de type permanent, en étant par exemple obtenue selon le procédé connu de coextrusion. À titre de variante moins préférée, on pourrait imaginer d'autres types de liaison permanente, comme par exemple le collage.According to the invention, the diffusers are made in one piece with the body 20. In other words, the connection between the body and the diffusers is of the permanent type, being for example obtained according to the known coextrusion process. As a less preferred variant, one could imagine other types of permanent connection, such as for example gluing.

Chaque organe d'éclairage, tel celui 50 montré à la figure 3, comprend tout d'abord un corps allongé 51 formant support. Ce corps est réalisé en un matériau qui lui confère une tenue mécanique suffisante, de sorte qu'il peut être fixé contre une aile longitudinale respective du profilé. De manière typique, ce corps est formé par un PCB (Printed Circuit Board, ou Circuit Imprimé), de type connu en soi et avantageusement flexible. Ce corps est équipé d'une pluralité d'éléments d'éclairage qui, dans l'exemple illustré, sont des diodes électroluminescentes espacées longitudinalement, dont l'une 52 est représentée de façon schématique. A titre de variante non représentée, la source lumineuse peut être d'un type différent, comme une fibre optique diffusante.Each lighting organ, such as that 50 shown in the figure 3 , firstly comprises an elongated body 51 forming a support. This body is made of a material which gives it sufficient mechanical strength, so that it can be fixed against a respective longitudinal wing of the profile. Typically, this body is formed by a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), of a type known per se and advantageously flexible. This body is equipped with a plurality of lighting elements which, in the example illustrated, are diodes longitudinally spaced electroluminescent light sources, one of which 52 is shown schematically. As a variant not shown, the light source may be of a different type, such as a diffusing optical fiber.

Chaque organe d'éclairage, aussi bien celui 50 que celui 55, est apte à diffuser des couleurs différentes selon le choix de l'exploitant. De façon classique un organe d'éclairage donné peut ainsi comprendre plusieurs jeux de diodes électroluminescentes, ou LED, de couleurs différentes. On peut par exemple prévoir des diodes de couleur rouge, associées à des diodes de couleur verte ainsi qu'à des diodes de couleur jaune. On peut également prévoir un jeu de diodes de type RGB, à savoir « Red Green Blue ».Each lighting element, both 50 and 55, is capable of diffusing different colors according to the operator's choice. In a conventional manner, a given lighting element can thus comprise several sets of light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, of different colors. For example, red diodes can be provided, associated with green diodes as well as yellow diodes. A set of RGB type diodes can also be provided, namely "Red Green Blue".

Conformément à une variante avantageuse de l'invention les organes d'éclairage 50 et 55 peuvent être mutuellement différents, en ce sens qu'ils peuvent signaler des informations de types différents. Cela signifie qu'au moins un des paramètres suivants diffère entre les deux organes d'éclairage : nature des éléments d'éclairage, nombre de ces éléments d'éclairage, puissance de ces éléments d'éclairage, couleur de la lumière susceptible d'être diffusée par les éléments d'éclairage, possibilité de clignotement... Il doit être noté que, en service, les signalisations lumineuses respectivement vers l'intérieur et vers l'extérieur peuvent également être identiques.According to an advantageous variant of the invention, the lighting members 50 and 55 may be mutually different, in the sense that they may signal information of different types. This means that at least one of the following parameters differs between the two lighting members: nature of the lighting elements, number of these lighting elements, power of these lighting elements, color of the light likely to be diffused by the lighting elements, possibility of flashing, etc. It should be noted that, in service, the light signals respectively towards the inside and towards the outside may also be identical.

Chaque organe d'éclairage 50, 55 est fixé sur la face dite interne de l'aile 11, 12, c'est-à-dire la face de cette dernière qui est tournée vers l'aile en regard 12, 11. Chaque organe est monté sur son aile respective grâce à des moyens de fixation, qui peuvent être utilisés seuls ou en combinaison mutuelle. Dans l'exemple décrit un ou deux orifice(s) non représenté(s) peuv(en)t être prévu(s), notamment sur au moins une des extrémités longitudinales du corps, de manière à permettre le vissage de chaque corps 50, 55 sur l'aile respective 11, 12. À titre de variante non représentée, on peut également prévoir que le corps 50 est collé contre la face en regard de cette aile 11.Each lighting member 50, 55 is fixed on the so-called internal face of the wing 11, 12, that is to say the face of the latter which is turned towards the facing wing 12, 11. Each member is mounted on its respective wing by means of fixing means, which can be used alone or in mutual combination. In the example described, one or two orifice(s) not shown can be provided, in particular on at least one of the longitudinal ends of the body, so as to allow the screwing of each body 50, 55 on the respective wing 11, 12. As a variant not shown, it can also be provided that the body 50 is glued against the facing face of this wing 11.

Dans la description ci-dessus, faite en référence aux figures 2 et 3, on a précisé que le vantail 60 est conforme à l'invention en ce sens qu'il est équipé au moyen d'organes d'éclairage 50,55 ainsi que de diffuseurs 30 et 40. De façon avantageuse, l'autre vantail 70 est également conforme à l'invention, à savoir qu'il est lui aussi muni d'organes d'éclairage et de diffuseurs, analogues respectivement à ceux 50 et 55, ainsi que 30 et 40. À titre de variante, cependant moins préférée, on peut prévoir que cet autre vantail est de type classique, à savoir qu'il est dépourvu d'un joint lumineux tel que celui 2 équipant le vantail 60.In the above description, made with reference to the figures 2 And 3 , it has been specified that the leaf 60 is in accordance with the invention in the sense that it is equipped with lighting members 50, 55 as well as diffusers 30 and 40. Advantageously, the other leaf 70 is also in accordance with the invention, namely that it is also provided with lighting members and diffusers, similar respectively to those 50 and 55, as well as 30 and 40. As a variant, however less preferred, it can be provided that this other leaf is of the type classic, namely that it does not have a light seal such as that 2 equipping the leaf 60.

Le joint 2 s'étend sur au moins une partie substantielle de la hauteur H60 du vantail 60 et, comme montré de façon schématique sur la figure 8, de manière préférée sur sensiblement toute cette hauteur. On peut prévoir, de façon non représentée, que les organes d'éclairage 50 et 55 s'étendent également sur toute la hauteur du vantail. Néanmoins, en référence à la figure 8, les organes d'éclairage peuvent s'étendre sur uniquement une partie de la hauteur H2 du joint.The seal 2 extends over at least a substantial part of the height H60 of the leaf 60 and, as shown schematically in the figure 8 , preferably over substantially all of this height. Provision may be made, in a manner not shown, for the lighting members 50 and 55 to also extend over the entire height of the leaf. However, with reference to the figure 8 , the lighting elements can extend over only part of the height H2 of the joint.

Ainsi, dans cet esprit, l'extrémité inférieure 53, 58 de ces organes d'éclairage peut être séparée de l'extrémité inférieure du joint d'une hauteur H53 par exemple voisine de 50 cm. Par ailleurs l'extrémité supérieure 54, 59 des organes d'éclairage peut être prévue à une hauteur H54, par exemple voisine de 2 mètres, qui est inférieure à la hauteur totale du vantail. Cette variante de réalisation permet de réduire les coûts inhérents à la fabrication des organes d'éclairage, puisque ces derniers sont présents uniquement à hauteur d'homme, c'est-à-dire dans la zone où ils sont le plus visibles pour les usagers.Thus, in this spirit, the lower end 53, 58 of these lighting members can be separated from the lower end of the seal by a height H53 for example close to 50 cm. Furthermore, the upper end 54, 59 of the lighting members can be provided at a height H54, for example close to 2 meters, which is less than the total height of the leaf. This variant embodiment makes it possible to reduce the costs inherent in the manufacture of the lighting members, since the latter are present only at human height, that is to say in the area where they are most visible to users.

Le ou les segments de joint, qui ne sont pas équipés d'organes d'éclairage, peuvent être réalisés en intégralité en un matériau noir et opaque. À titre de variante, on peut prévoir que ces segments non équipés possèdent une structure analogue à celle décrite notamment sur la figure 2, à savoir un corps combiné à deux parties coextrudées qui n'assurent alors pas de fonction de diffusion de la lumière. Cela permet de gérer une unique géométrie de joint, tout au long de sa hauteur.The joint segment(s) which are not equipped with lighting elements may be made entirely of a black and opaque material. As a variant, it may be provided that these unequipped segments have a structure similar to that described in particular on the figure 2 , namely a body combined with two coextruded parts which then do not provide a light diffusion function. This makes it possible to manage a single joint geometry, throughout its height.

En référence à la figure 4, des lignes de commande 92 et 97 relient chaque organe d'éclairage 50, 55 avec la platine 9 de commande générale de la porte. Ces lignes permettent de commander chaque série de diodes 52 et 57, décrites ci-dessus en référence aux figures 2 et 3. Selon l'invention, ces diodes peuvent être commandées de manière indépendante. En d'autres termes la première ligne 92 peut commander, soit l'allumage soit l'arrêt des diodes 52, alors que la seconde ligne 97 peut commander, de façon indépendante, soit l'allumage soit l'arrêt des diodes 57.In reference to the figure 4 , control lines 92 and 97 connect each lighting element 50, 55 with the general control board 9 of the door. These lines make it possible to control each series of diodes 52 and 57, described above with reference to the figures 2 And 3 . According to the invention, these diodes can be controlled independently. In other words, the first line 92 can control either the switching on or the switching off of the diodes 52, while the second line 97 can control, independently, either the switching on or the switching off of the diodes 57.

Le fonctionnement de l'ensemble de signalisation selon l'invention va maintenant être décrit, notamment référence à la figure 3. Sur cette dernière, qui est une vue partielle et à plus grande échelle de la figure 2, on a uniquement illustré la coopération entre l'organe d'éclairage 50 et le diffuseur 30. Il doit être entendu que l'autre organe d'éclairage 55 et l'autre diffuseur 40 coopèrent mutuellement, de façon analogue.The operation of the signaling assembly according to the invention will now be described, in particular with reference to the figure 3 . On the latter, which is a partial and larger scale view of the figure 2 , we have only illustrated the cooperation between the organ lighting element 50 and the diffuser 30. It should be understood that the other lighting element 55 and the other diffuser 40 cooperate mutually, in an analogous manner.

En service les diodes électroluminescentes 52 équipant l'organe d'éclairage 50 émettent un faisceau de lumière selon la flèche F50, à savoir de manière globalement perpendiculaire à la direction X60. Cette lumière est captée au niveau d'une première surface 36, appartenant au tronçon arrière 32 en regard du diffuseur 30. La lumière est ensuite dirigée vers l'avant de ce diffuseur, selon la flèche F34, en direction de l'autre tronçon 34. Enfin cette lumière est diffusée, selon la flèche F30, au niveau d'une seconde surface 38, appartenant au tronçon avant 34. Tout comme l'émission de lumière par l'organe d'éclairage 50, cette diffusion de lumière est réalisée de manière globalement perpendiculaire à la direction X60.In operation, the light-emitting diodes 52 equipping the lighting member 50 emit a beam of light according to the arrow F50, namely generally perpendicular to the direction X60. This light is captured at a first surface 36, belonging to the rear section 32 opposite the diffuser 30. The light is then directed towards the front of this diffuser, according to the arrow F34, towards the other section 34. Finally, this light is diffused, according to the arrow F30, at a second surface 38, belonging to the front section 34. Just like the emission of light by the lighting member 50, this diffusion of light is carried out generally perpendicular to the direction X60.

Comme cela ressort de ce qui précède, la lumière se trouve guidée le long du diffuseur 30, en subissant un changement de direction d'environ 180°. En d'autres termes, la première surface 36 du diffuseur est globalement parallèle à sa seconde surface 38, ces surfaces étant elles-mêmes parallèles à la direction principale X60 du vantail.As is apparent from the above, the light is guided along the diffuser 30, undergoing a change of direction of approximately 180°. In other words, the first surface 36 of the diffuser is generally parallel to its second surface 38, these surfaces themselves being parallel to the main direction X60 of the leaf.

Les figures 5 à 7 illustrent différentes configurations fonctionnelles de l'ensemble de signalisation, conforme à l'invention. Sur la figure 5 la platine 9 commande l'activation simultanée, par les lignes 92 et 97, des organes d'éclairage 50 et 55. Par conséquent une signalisation lumineuse est émise à la fois vers l'intérieur et l'extérieur du vantail, grâce aux diffuseurs 30 et 40, ce qui est matérialisé par les flèches F30 et F40.THE Figures 5 to 7 illustrate different functional configurations of the signaling assembly, in accordance with the invention. On the figure 5 the plate 9 controls the simultaneous activation, by the lines 92 and 97, of the lighting elements 50 and 55. Consequently, a light signal is emitted both towards the inside and the outside of the leaf, thanks to the diffusers 30 and 40, which is materialized by the arrows F30 and F40.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, les signalisations précitées peuvent être de natures différentes. On va maintenant donner, à titre indicatif, certains exemples de mise en service du véhicule pour lesquels il est avantageux de prévoir ce type de signalisations différentes.According to a characteristic of the invention, the aforementioned signals may be of different natures. We will now give, for information purposes, certain examples of putting the vehicle into service for which it is advantageous to provide this type of different signals.

Tout d'abord, lorsqu'un métro arrive à la dernière station d'une ligne, on peut prévoir de diffuser une lumière verte vers l'intérieur de la rame, ce qui incite les passagers à sortir de cette dernière. Dans le même temps, on diffuse une lumière rouge vers l'extérieur de la rame, visant à interdire la montée aux usagers présents sur le quai.First, when a metro arrives at the last station on a line, a green light can be projected towards the inside of the train, which encourages passengers to get out of it. At the same time, a red light is projected towards the outside of the train, aimed at preventing users present on the platform from boarding.

Par ailleurs, notamment dans le cas où il est prévu d'éclairer l'intérieur du véhicule avec une lumière rouge ou verte, la platine de commande peut interdire toute diffusion de cette lumière vers l'extérieur lorsque le véhicule se déplace à une vitesse supérieure à un seuil prédéterminé, par exemple 8 km/h. Cette mesure permet de s'affranchir de toute confusion, qui serait susceptible d'induire un problème sécuritaire. Cela permet en particulier d'éviter qu'un chauffeur d'un autre véhicule ne confonde cette lumière avec un feu de signalisation, placé sur le bord de la voie.Furthermore, in particular in the case where it is intended to illuminate the interior of the vehicle with a red or green light, the control panel can prohibit any diffusion of this light towards the outside when the vehicle is moving at a speed greater than a threshold. predetermined, for example 8 km/h. This measure avoids any confusion, which could lead to a safety problem. In particular, it prevents a driver of another vehicle from confusing this light with a traffic light, placed on the side of the road.

En outre on peut prévoir que l'ensemble de signalisation selon l'invention émette des informations différenciées, respectivement vers l'intérieur et l'extérieur, lors des phases de maintenance des portes. Dans ces conditions, en fonction notamment de la couleur de la lumière émise, le joint est susceptible de délivrer des informations sur l'état de fonctionnement de la porte.Furthermore, it can be provided that the signaling assembly according to the invention emits differentiated information, respectively towards the inside and the outside, during the maintenance phases of the doors. Under these conditions, depending in particular on the color of the light emitted, the seal is capable of delivering information on the operating state of the door.

Enfin il est tout particulièrement avantageux de réaliser des signalisations lumineuses différentes vers l'intérieur et l'extérieur, lors d'une modernisation ou « upgrade » du véhicule. Dans le cas où ce dernier est équipé originellement d'une porte classique, dépourvue de joint lumineux, il est habituel que ce véhicule comporte une signalétique prévue en dehors de la zone de la porte. Cette signalétique, qui comprend par exemple des néons ou un tableau électrique, dirige des informations lumineuses principalement vers l'intérieur du véhicule.Finally, it is particularly advantageous to produce different light signals towards the inside and the outside, during a modernization or "upgrade" of the vehicle. In the case where the latter is originally equipped with a classic door, without a light seal, it is usual for this vehicle to have signage provided outside the door area. This signage, which includes for example neon lights or an electrical panel, directs light information mainly towards the inside of the vehicle.

Si une porte équipée d'un ensemble de signalisation conforme à l'invention est installée, à la place de la porte classique d'origine, il est avantageux que cet ensemble dirige des informations lumineuses de préférence vers l'extérieur. En effet d'éventuelles informations supplémentaires, dirigées vers l'intérieur, pourraient se cumuler avec la signalétique préexistante et ainsi créer une confusion pour les usagers ainsi que les opérateurs du véhicule. Dans ces conditions on commande l'ensemble de signalisation selon l'invention de manière à ce qu'il n'émette aucune information lumineuse vers l'intérieur en service normal, sauf dans des cas d'urgence prédéfinis comme une panne générale, ou encore l'occurrence d'un danger.If a door equipped with a signaling assembly according to the invention is installed, in place of the original conventional door, it is advantageous for this assembly to direct light information preferably towards the outside. Indeed, any additional information, directed towards the inside, could be combined with the pre-existing signage and thus create confusion for users as well as operators of the vehicle. Under these conditions, the signaling assembly according to the invention is controlled so that it does not emit any light information towards the inside in normal operation, except in predefined emergency cases such as a general breakdown, or the occurrence of a danger.

Sur la figure 6 la platine 9 commande l'activation unique, par la ligne 92, de l'organe d'éclairage 50. Par conséquent la signalisation lumineuse est émise uniquement vers l'extérieur du vantail grâce au diffuseur 30, ce qui est matérialisé par la flèche F30. Enfin, sur la figure 7, la platine 9 commande l'activation seule, par la ligne 97, de l'organe d'éclairage 55. Par conséquent la signalisation lumineuse est émise uniquement vers l'intérieur du vantail grâce au diffuseur 40, ce qui est matérialisé par la flèche F40.On the figure 6 the plate 9 controls the single activation, by the line 92, of the lighting element 50. Consequently the light signaling is emitted only towards the outside of the leaf thanks to the diffuser 30, which is materialized by the arrow F30. Finally, on the figure 7 , the plate 9 controls the activation alone, by the line 97, of the lighting element 55. Consequently the light signaling is emitted only towards the inside of the leaf thanks to the diffuser 40, which is materialized by the arrow F40.

La figure 9 illustre une variante du mode de réalisation, illustré en référence aux figures 2 à 8. Sur cette figure 9, les éléments mécaniques analogues à ceux des figures 2 à 8 y sont affectés des mêmes numéros de référence, augmentés de 100. La variante de la figure 9 diffère de l'agencement décrit aux figures 2 à 8, notamment en ce que l'organe d'éclairage 150 n'est pas fixé sur la face interne de l'aile 111. Sur la figure 9 on a illustré uniquement l'organe d'éclairage 150, étant entendu que le présent paragraphe s'applique également à l'autre organe d'éclairage non représenté.There figure 9 illustrates a variation of the embodiment, illustrated with reference to Figures 2 to 8 . On this figure 9 , mechanical elements similar to those of the Figures 2 to 8 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 100. The variant of the figure 9 differs from the arrangement described in Figures 2 to 8 , in particular in that the lighting member 150 is not fixed on the internal face of the wing 111. On the figure 9 only the lighting element 150 has been illustrated, it being understood that this paragraph also applies to the other lighting element not shown.

De façon avantageuse, l'organe 150 est enchâssé sur le diffuseur. Sur le plan structurel cet organe est maintenu, par encliquetage élastique, contre les parois d'un renfoncement 139 ménagé dans le diffuseur 130. Ce caractère élastique permet également de plaquer l'organe 150 contre l'aile 111, ce qui permet de dissiper la chaleur produite par cet organe grâce à la présence du matériau constitutif de l'aile, typiquement de l'aluminium. Ce renfoncement 139 est avantageusement ouvert selon une direction transversale, à savoir perpendiculairement à l'axe principal X102 du joint, ce qui permet à la fois de mettre en place et d'enlever l'organe d'éclairage 150 de façon aisée.Advantageously, the member 150 is embedded on the diffuser. Structurally, this member is held, by elastic snap-fastening, against the walls of a recess 139 formed in the diffuser 130. This elastic character also makes it possible to press the member 150 against the wing 111, which makes it possible to dissipate the heat produced by this member thanks to the presence of the material constituting the wing, typically aluminum. This recess 139 is advantageously open in a transverse direction, namely perpendicular to the main axis X102 of the seal, which makes it possible to both easily install and remove the lighting member 150.

On peut également imaginer que l'organe d'éclairage 150, tout en étant solidaire du diffuseur 130, ne se trouve pas plaqué sur l'aile 111. Dans ce cas, il existe un jeu fonctionnel de faible dimension, à l'emplacement matérialisé par la référence J, entre les parois en regard de cet organe et de cette aile. Étant donné la faible dimension de ce jeu on considère que, conformément à l'invention, l'organe d'éclairage est situé « contre » l'aile, malgré l'absence de contact strict. En tout état de cause, cette possibilité n'est pas préférée.It is also possible to imagine that the lighting member 150, while being integral with the diffuser 130, is not pressed against the wing 111. In this case, there is a functional clearance of small dimension, at the location materialized by the reference J, between the walls facing this member and this wing. Given the small dimension of this clearance, it is considered that, in accordance with the invention, the lighting member is located "against" the wing, despite the absence of strict contact. In any event, this possibility is not preferred.

Comme cela ressort de ce qui précède, le terme « contre » englobe les deux possibilités principales de l'invention. Il inclut tout d'abord la possibilité de contact strict entre l'organe d'éclairage et la région longitudinale, dans le cas où cet organe est fixé sur cette région ou bien dans le cas où il est plaqué sur cette même région. Le terme « contre » inclut en outre la possibilité, décrite au paragraphe précédent, selon laquelle l'organe éclairage est situé au voisinage immédiat de la région longitudinale, avec possibilité d'un faible jeu fonctionnel.As is apparent from the foregoing, the term "against" encompasses the two main possibilities of the invention. It includes first of all the possibility of strict contact between the lighting member and the longitudinal region, in the case where this member is fixed on this region or in the case where it is pressed against this same region. The term "against" further includes the possibility, described in the preceding paragraph, according to which the lighting member is located in the immediate vicinity of the longitudinal region, with the possibility of a small functional clearance.

En référence à la variante de la figure 9, on peut également imaginer que l'organe d'éclairage 150 n'est pas reçu dans un renfoncement du diffuseur 130. Dans ce cas, du fait de l'élasticité de ce diffuseur, l'organe d'éclairage se trouve maintenu par compression entre les parois en regard de l'aile 111 et du diffuseur précité.With reference to the variant of the figure 9 , it can also be imagined that the lighting member 150 is not received in a recess of the diffuser 130. In this case, due to the elasticity of this diffuser, the lighting member is held by compression between the facing walls of the wing 111 and the aforementioned diffuser.

Les figures 10 et 11 illustrent un second mode de réalisation de l'ensemble de signalisation, conforme au premier objet principal de l'invention. Sur ces figures 10 et 11 les éléments mécaniques analogues à ceux des figures 2 à 8 y sont affectés des mêmes numéros de référence, augmentés de 200.THE Figures 10 and 11 illustrate a second embodiment of the signaling assembly, in accordance with the first main object of the invention. On these Figures 10 and 11 mechanical elements similar to those of Figures 2 to 8 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 200.

Ce second mode de réalisation diffère du premier mode des figures 2 à 8, notamment en ce que le vantail n'est pas équipé d'un profilé tel que celui 1 décrit ci-dessus. En effet le profilé 201, analogue à celui 1, équipe le dormant 280 de la porte II conforme à ce second mode de réalisation. Par ailleurs le joint lumineux 202, analogue à celui 2 décrit ci-dessus, est reçu dans le logement 213 du profilé 201. Enfin les organes d'éclairage 250 et 255, analogues à ceux 50 et 55 ci-dessus, sont placés contre les ailes 211 et 212 du profilé 201.This second embodiment differs from the first embodiment of Figures 2 to 8 , in particular in that the leaf is not equipped with a profile such as that 1 described above. Indeed, the profile 201, similar to that 1, equips the frame 280 of the door II conforming to this second embodiment. Furthermore, the light seal 202, similar to that 2 described above, is received in the housing 213 of the profile 201. Finally, the lighting members 250 and 255, similar to those 50 and 55 above, are placed against the wings 211 and 212 of the profile 201.

Comme le montre plus particulièrement la figure 10, le profilé 201 et le joint lumineux 202 sont avantageusement prévus en regard du bord avant 261 du vantail 260. Par conséquent, la porte Il comporte avantageusement un unique vantail 260, dont le bord arrière 262 coulisse de façon connue en soi dans une gaine non représentée de cette porte. Cet agencement autorise un montage commode, sans modification substantielle des composants habituels de la porte, tout en assurant une signalisation fiable vers l'intérieur et/ou l'extérieur du véhicule.As is more particularly shown by the figure 10 , the profile 201 and the light seal 202 are advantageously provided opposite the front edge 261 of the leaf 260. Consequently, the door 11 advantageously comprises a single leaf 260, the rear edge 262 of which slides in a manner known per se in a sheath not shown of this door. This arrangement allows convenient assembly, without substantial modification of the usual components of the door, while ensuring reliable signaling towards the inside and/or outside of the vehicle.

En référence à nouveau à la figure 11, le joint lumineux 202 équipant le dormant 280 coopère avec un joint en regard 202' équipant le bord avant du vantail. De façon préférée cet autre joint 202' est également de type lumineux, étant entendu qu'il peut être de type classique. On préfère que le joint 202 du dormant possède une cavité 221 coopérant avec une protubérance 221' du joint 202' appartenant au vantail, comme cela est montré sur cette figure 11. Cependant, à titre de variante non représentée, on peut prévoir d'inverser le positionnement des extrémités respectivement mâle et femelle. On peut également prévoir d'utiliser deux joints lumineux identiques, conformes à l'invention, placés en position dite « tête-bêche ».Referring again to the figure 11 , the luminous seal 202 equipping the frame 280 cooperates with a facing seal 202' equipping the front edge of the leaf. Preferably, this other seal 202' is also of the luminous type, it being understood that it can be of the conventional type. It is preferred that the seal 202 of the frame has a cavity 221 cooperating with a protuberance 221' of the seal 202' belonging to the leaf, as shown in this figure 11 . However, as a variant not shown, it is possible to reverse the positioning of the male and female ends respectively. It is also possible to use two identical light joints, in accordance with the invention, placed in a so-called "head-to-tail" position.

L'ensemble de signalisation, conforme à l'invention, présente de nombreux avantages par rapport à l'art antérieur.The signaling assembly, in accordance with the invention, has numerous advantages over the prior art.

On rappellera que l'enseignement de EP 3 630 515 , qui forme l'État de la technique le plus proche de l'invention, prévoit explicitement de monter de façon amovible les diffuseurs de lumière sur le corps de joint. Au contraire, conformément à l'invention, ces diffuseurs sont solidaires du corps de joint, à savoir qu'ils y sont fixés de manière permanente. Cela permet de remédier aux inconvénients de la solution décrite dans EP 3 630 515 , notamment en ce que l'invention s'affranchit de tout risque d'arrachement de ces diffuseurs.It will be recalled that the teaching of EP 3 630 515 , which forms the state of the art closest to the invention, explicitly provides for the light diffusers to be removably mounted on the seal body. On the contrary, in accordance with the invention, these diffusers are integral with the joint body, i.e. they are permanently fixed to it. This overcomes the drawbacks of the solution described in EP 3 630 515 , in particular in that the invention avoids any risk of these diffusers being torn off.

Par ailleurs, l'invention garantit une grande commodité de maintenance, notamment dans le remplacement des différents composants. En effet les organes d'éclairage sont, soit indépendants des diffuseurs, soit montés de façon amovible par rapport à ces diffuseurs. Par conséquent les opérateurs sont susceptibles de changer de manière simple tout ou partie des joints, si ces derniers sont abîmés ou ont atteint leur durée de service maximale. En particulier, cette opération ne nécessite pas de changer les organes d'éclairage ni la connectique.Furthermore, the invention guarantees great ease of maintenance, particularly in the replacement of the various components. Indeed, the lighting elements are either independent of the diffusers or mounted in a removable manner relative to these diffusers. Consequently, operators are able to easily change all or part of the seals, if the latter are damaged or have reached their maximum service life. In particular, this operation does not require changing the lighting elements or the connectors.

On notera également que l'invention autorise une excellente protection des organes d'éclairage, vis-à-vis des échauffements éventuels. En effet ces derniers sont avantageusement au contact ou, à tout le moins, au voisinage immédiat de composants réalisés typiquement en aluminium. Cela permet une évacuation fiable de la chaleur et, par conséquent, allongement de la durée de vie des organes d'éclairage.It should also be noted that the invention allows excellent protection of the lighting elements against possible heating. Indeed, the latter are advantageously in contact with or, at the very least, in the immediate vicinity of components typically made of aluminum. This allows reliable heat evacuation and, consequently, an extension of the service life of the lighting elements.

En outre, selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, les moyens d'éclairage sont intégrés dans le volume intérieur global du profilé. En d'autres termes ces moyens d'éclairage ne font pas saillie vers l'avant par rapport au profilé, selon la direction horizontale. Cela permet de protéger ces moyens d'éclairage à l'égard de chocs, exercés selon un axe perpendiculaire au plan principal du vantail. A cet égard, on soulignera que la solution proposée par EP 3 630 515 n'est pas satisfaisante sur cet aspect, puisqu'elle prévoit de placer ces moyens lumineux en saillie par rapport au profilé d'accrochage du joint. On notera en outre que, dans EP 3 630 515 , l'organe d'éclairage n'est pas situé contre une région longitudinale de la porte. En effet chaque diffuseur délimite des zones de matière, séparant chaque organe d'éclairage vis-à-vis de la région longitudinale de la porte.Furthermore, according to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the lighting means are integrated into the overall interior volume of the profile. In other words, these lighting means do not protrude forward relative to the profile, in the horizontal direction. This makes it possible to protect these lighting means from impacts, exerted along an axis perpendicular to the main plane of the leaf. In this regard, it should be noted that the solution proposed by EP 3 630 515 is not satisfactory in this respect, since it provides for placing these lighting means projecting from the joint attachment profile. It should also be noted that, in EP 3 630 515 , the lighting element is not located against a longitudinal region of the door. Indeed, each diffuser delimits areas of material, separating each lighting element from the longitudinal region of the door.

Enfin l'invention permet de préserver l'intégrité mécanique des moyens d'éclairage, en particulier dans le cas d'un vantail galbé. À cet égard, la déformation de l'organe d'éclairage, le long du galbe du vantail, se fait selon une direction qui ne détériore pas les diodes luminescentes. Tout risque de casse, susceptible d'intervenir au niveau des soudures, est donc sensiblement éliminé.Finally, the invention makes it possible to preserve the mechanical integrity of the lighting means, in particular in the case of a curved leaf. In this respect, the deformation of the lighting member, along the curve of the leaf, is done in a direction which does not damage the light-emitting diodes. Any risk of breakage, likely to occur at the welds, is therefore substantially eliminated.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples décrits et représentés. Ainsi, dans les trois modes de réalisation ci-dessus, la région longitudinale de la porte, sur laquelle sont fixés les moyens d'éclairage, est formée par une aile longitudinale du profilé. Cependant, à titre de variante non représentée, on peut prévoir que cette région longitudinale de fixation est par exemple constituée par l'extrémité de la tôle 18, illustrée en particulier sur la figure 2.The invention is not limited to the examples described and shown. Thus, in the three embodiments above, the longitudinal region of the door, on which the lighting means are fixed, is formed by a longitudinal wing of the profile. However, as a variant not shown, it can be provided that this longitudinal fixing region is for example constituted by the end of the sheet metal 18, illustrated in particular on the figure 2 .

La figure 12 illustre un ensemble de signalisation conforme à un second objet principal de l'invention, lequel équipe une porte 3000. Sur cette figure 12 les éléments mécaniques analogues à ceux des figures 2 à 8 y sont affectés des mêmes numéros de référence, augmentés de 300.There figure 12 illustrates a signaling assembly in accordance with a second main object of the invention, which equips a door 3000. On this figure 12 mechanical elements similar to those of Figures 2 to 8 are assigned the same reference numbers, increased by 300.

L'ensemble de signalisation de cette figure 12 diffère de celui des figures 2 à 8, en particulier en ce qu'il est équipé d'un unique diffuseur 330. Ce dernier est fixé, avantageusement par co-extrusion, contre un côté latéral du corps de joint 320, en l'occurrence le côté extérieur. En revanche le côté latéral opposé de ce corps de joint, en l'occurrence intérieur, n'est pas équipé d'un tel diffuseur. Par conséquent, sur ce côté intérieur, le corps de joint présente des dimensions transversales supérieures, jusqu'à s'étendre au voisinage de l'aile 312.The signaling assembly of this figure 12 differs from that of the Figures 2 to 8 , in particular in that it is equipped with a single diffuser 330. The latter is fixed, advantageously by co-extrusion, against a lateral side of the seal body 320, in this case the outer side. On the other hand, the opposite lateral side of this seal body, in this case the inner side, is not equipped with such a diffuser. Consequently, on this inner side, the seal body has larger transverse dimensions, to the point of extending in the vicinity of the wing 312.

La structure et le fonctionnement du diffuseur unique 330 sont analogues à ce qui a été décrit ci-dessus, en référence au diffuseur 30 de la figure 3. En service, l'organe d'éclairage 350 émet de la lumière selon la flèche F350, laquelle se trouve guidée par le diffuseur puis dirigée vers l'extérieur du véhicule selon la flèche F330.The structure and operation of the single diffuser 330 are analogous to what has been described above, with reference to the diffuser 30 of the figure 3 . In operation, the lighting element 350 emits light according to the arrow F350, which is guided by the diffuser then directed towards the outside of the vehicle according to the arrow F330.

Cet ensemble de signalisation, formé par le profilé 301, par le joint 302 équipé de son diffuseur unique 330, ainsi que par l'organe d'éclairage 350, présente des avantages spécifiques. Il est ainsi tout particulièrement adapté, dans le cas déjà décrit ci-dessus d'une modernisation ou « upgrade » du véhicule. Comme on l'a vu précédemment, on peut prévoir de remplacer la porte initiale par une porte équipée d'un ensemble de signalisation selon le premier objet de l'invention, lequel est pourvu de deux diffuseurs tels que ceux 30 et 40.This signaling assembly, formed by the profile 301, by the seal 302 equipped with its single diffuser 330, as well as by the lighting member 350, has specific advantages. It is thus particularly suitable, in the case already described above of a modernization or "upgrade" of the vehicle. As seen previously, it is possible to replace the initial door with a door equipped with a signaling assembly according to the first subject of the invention, which is provided with two diffusers such as those 30 and 40.

À titre d'alternative, on peut également prévoir de remplacer cette porte initiale par une porte munie de l'ensemble de signalisation conforme à la figure 12, c'est-à-dire selon le second objet de l'invention. Dans ce cas le diffuseur unique est prévu sur le côté extérieur, étant entendu qu'aucune signalisation ne sera diffusée vers l'intérieur du véhicule. En d'autres termes l'exploitant prend le parti d'utiliser, vers l'intérieur, uniquement la signalétique préexistante évoquée ci-dessus, comprenant notamment des tableaux électriques ou des néons.Alternatively, it is also possible to replace this initial door with a door equipped with the signaling assembly compliant with the figure 12 , that is to say according to the second object of the invention. In this case the single diffuser is provided on the outside, it being understood that no signaling will be broadcast towards the inside of the vehicle. In other words, the operator decides to use, towards the inside, only the pre-existing signage mentioned above, including in particular electrical panels or neon lights.

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Ensemble de signalisation (1, 2, 50, 55 ; 101, 102, 150 ; 201, 202, 250, 255) d'une porte d'accès (I ; II) à un véhicule de transport ferroviaire, ladite porte comprenant un dormant (80 ; 280) et au moins un vantail (60,70 ; 260) mobile par rapport à ce dormant, ledit ensemble de signalisation comprenant - un joint dit lumineux (2 ; 102 ; 202), lequel joint comporte un corps de joint (20 ; 220) réalisé en un matériau opaque, qui est équipé de moyens (24 ; 224) d'accrochage sur la porte, ainsi que deux diffuseurs de lumière (30, 40 ; 130 ; 230, 240) mutuellement distincts, portés par le corps de joint, les diffuseurs étant avantageusement réalisés en un matériau translucide, en particulier transparent, notamment en silicone, - deux organes d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 150 ; 250, 255) mutuellement distincts, dont chacun coopère avec un diffuseur respectif, de manière à diriger de la lumière respectivement vers l'intérieur et vers l'extérieur de ladite porte
caractérisé en ce que - les diffuseurs de lumière (30, 40 ; 130 ; 230, 240) sont réalisés d'un seul tenant avec le corps de joint (20 ; 220), et - chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 150 ; 250, 255) est situé contre une région longitudinale (11,12 ; 111 ; 211,212) respective de la porte, de façon à émettre de la lumière en direction d'un diffuseur respectif. Signaling assembly (1, 2, 50, 55; 101, 102, 150; 201, 202, 250, 255) of an access door (I; II) to a rail transport vehicle, said door comprising a frame (80; 280) and at least one leaf (60, 70; 260) movable relative to this frame, said signaling assembly comprising - a so-called luminous seal (2; 102; 202), which seal comprises a seal body (20; 220) made of an opaque material, which is equipped with means (24; 224) for attachment to the door, as well as two mutually distinct light diffusers (30, 40; 130; 230, 240), carried by the joint body, the diffusers being advantageously made of a translucent material, in particular transparent, in particular silicone, - two mutually distinct lighting members (50, 55; 150; 250, 255), each of which cooperates with a respective diffuser, so as to direct light respectively towards the inside and the outside of said door.
characterized in that - the light diffusers (30, 40; 130; 230, 240) are made in one piece with the joint body (20; 220), and - each lighting member (50, 55; 150; 250, 255) is located against a respective longitudinal region (11, 12; 111; 211, 212) of the door, so as to emit light towards a respective diffuser. Ensemble de signalisation selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel les diffuseurs sont fixés de manière permanente sur le corps de joint, le corps de joint et chaque diffuseur de lumière étant par exemple coextrudés ;Signaling assembly according to the preceding claim, in which the diffusers are permanently fixed on the seal body, the seal body and each light diffuser being for example coextruded; Ensemble de signalisation selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 250, 255) est fixé sur ladite région longitudinale (11,12 ; 211,212), dite région longitudinale de montage.Signaling assembly according to the preceding claim, in which each lighting member (50, 55; 250, 255) is fixed to said longitudinal region (11, 12; 211, 212), called longitudinal mounting region. Ensemble de signalisation selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel chaque organe d'éclairage (150) est monté de façon amovible par rapport à un diffuseur respectif (130), en étant avantageusement plaqué sur la région longitudinale, grâce à l'élasticité de ce diffuseur.Signaling assembly according to one of the preceding claims, in which each lighting member (150) is removably mounted relative to a respective diffuser (130), being advantageously pressed against the longitudinal region, thanks to the elasticity of this diffuser. Ensemble de signalisation selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel chaque diffuseur (30) comprend une première surface (36), permettant de capter la lumière depuis un organe d'éclairage respectif (50), ainsi qu'une seconde surface dite de diffusion de lumière (38), ces surfaces étant avantageusement parallèles.Signaling assembly according to one of the preceding claims, in which each diffuser (30) comprises a first surface (36), making it possible to capture light from a respective lighting member (50), as well as a second surface called light diffusion surface (38), these surfaces advantageously being parallel. Ensemble de signalisation selon la revendication 4, dans lequel chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55 ; 150 ; 250, 255) est adapté pour émettre de la lumière en direction d'un diffuseur respectif, selon une direction globalement perpendiculaire à la direction principale (X60) du vantail, ladite seconde surface (38) affleurant avantageusement le côté (28, 29) du corps (20) de joint.Signaling assembly according to claim 4, in which each lighting member (50, 55; 150; 250, 255) is adapted to emit light towards a respective diffuser, in a direction generally perpendicular to the main direction (X60) of the leaf, said second surface (38) advantageously being flush with the side (28, 29) of the joint body (20). Ensemble de signalisation selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel cet ensemble de signalisation comprend en outre un profilé (1 ; 101 ; 201) destiné à s'étendre sur au moins une partie de la périphérie du corps de la porte, ledit profilé définissant un logement (14 ; 114; 214) dans lequel le joint est reçu partiellement, ladite région longitudinale étant formée par une aile longitudinale du profilé, la première surface (36) étant notamment située à l'intérieur du logement du profilé, alors que la seconde surface (38) est notamment située à l'extérieur du logement.Signaling assembly according to one of the preceding claims, in which this signaling assembly further comprises a profile (1; 101; 201) intended to extend over at least part of the periphery of the body of the door, said profile defining a housing (14; 114; 214) in which the seal is partially received, said longitudinal region being formed by a longitudinal wing of the profile, the first surface (36) being in particular located inside the housing of the profile, while the second surface (38) is in particular located outside the housing. Ensemble de signalisation selon la revendication 6 ou 7, dans lequel le profilé comporte des nervures (16, 17) d'accrochage du joint lumineux (2), chaque organe d'éclairage (50, 55) étant placé en avant de ces nervures d'accrochage, c'est-à-dire entre ces nervures et l'extrémité libre de chaque région longitudinale (11, 12).Signaling assembly according to claim 6 or 7, in which the profile comprises ribs (16, 17) for attaching the luminous seal (2), each lighting member (50, 55) being placed in front of these attachment ribs, that is to say between these ribs and the free end of each longitudinal region (11, 12). Vantail (60, 70), en particulier vantail galbé, destiné à équiper une porte d'accès à un véhicule de transport, notamment ferroviaire, ledit vantail comprenant en outre au moins un ensemble de signalisation selon l'une des revendications précédentes.Leaf (60, 70), in particular curved leaf, intended to equip an access door to a transport vehicle, in particular a railway vehicle, said leaf further comprising at least one signaling assembly according to one of the preceding claims. Vantail selon la revendication précédente, comprenant en outre un corps (62, 72) et un cadre (66, 76) s'étendant sur au moins une partie de la périphérie dudit corps, ledit cadre comprenant au moins un profilé (1, 1') définissant un logement (13) ouvert à l'opposé dudit corps, ledit vantail comprenant en outre au moins un ensemble de signalisation selon l'une des revendications 6 à 8, les moyens d'accrochage (24) du joint étant reçus au moins en partie dans ledit logement.Leaf according to the preceding claim, further comprising a body (62, 72) and a frame (66, 76) extending over at least part of the periphery of said body, said frame comprising at least one profile (1, 1') defining a housing (13) open opposite said body, said leaf further comprising at least one signaling assembly according to one of claims 6 to 8, the attachment means (24) of the seal being received at least partly in said housing. Porte d'accès (I ; II) à un véhicule de transport, notamment du type train, tramway, métro ou encore trolleybus ou bus, en particulier porte dudit véhicule de transport, ou bien porte palière pour quai d'arrêt dudit véhicule de transport, ladite porte comprenant un dormant (80 ; 280) solidaire du bâti dudit véhicule, ou bien solidaire dudit quai, ainsi qu'au moins un ensemble de signalisation selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8.Access door (I; II) to a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro or even trolleybus or bus type, in particular a door of said transport vehicle, or a platform door for a stop platform of said transport vehicle, said door comprising a frame (80; 280) secured to the frame of said vehicle, or secured to said platform, as well as at least one signaling assembly according to one of claims 1 to 8. Porte selon la revendication précédente, comprenant une platine de commande (9), deux lignes de commande indépendantes (90, 91), dont chacune relie la platine de commande avec un organe d'éclairage respectif.Door according to the preceding claim, comprising a control board (9), two independent control lines (90, 91), each of which connects the control board with a respective lighting member. Porte selon la revendication 11 ou 12, dans laquelle ledit joint lumineux appartient au dormant de la porte, ce joint lumineux coopérant avec le bord avant (261) du vantail unique de la porte, ledit joint lumineux (202) appartenant au dormant (280) de la porte étant notamment un joint femelle, lequel comprend une cavité (221) apte à recevoir une protubérance (221') appartenant à un joint mâle (202') équipant ledit vantail unique.Door according to claim 11 or 12, in which said light seal belongs to the door frame, this light seal cooperating with the front edge (261) of the single leaf of the door, said light seal (202) belonging to the door frame (280) being in particular a female seal, which comprises a cavity (221) capable of receiving a protuberance (221') belonging to a male seal (202') equipping said single leaf. Véhicule de transport, notamment du type train, tramway, métro, bus ou encore trolleybus, comprenant au moins une porte conforme à l'une des revendications 11 à 13.Transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro, bus or trolleybus type, comprising at least one door according to one of claims 11 to 13. Quai d'arrêt d'un véhicule de transport, notamment du type train, tramway, métro, bus ou encore trolleybus, comprenant au moins une porte conforme à l'une des revendications 11 à 13.Stop platform for a transport vehicle, in particular of the train, tram, metro, bus or trolleybus type, comprising at least one door according to one of claims 11 to 13.
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