DE102014007404A1 - Sun reflector with balcony bracket, balcony bracket is to install without structural changes to the balcony - Google Patents

Abstract

Technical problem of the invention: To achieve a longer sunshine duration on balconies and loggias, currently skilled hobby gardeners use self-assembled brackets with a light and less durable reflector z. B. aluminum foil or special reflector foils to cover windscreens. The object of this invention is therefore in the mass manufacturing manufacturability of solar reflectors with suitable balcony brackets, so that a structural change to homes or their balconies is not necessary. In addition, non-skilled hobby gardeners should be able to easily use the solar reflector with balcony bracket. Solution to the problem: The concrete implementation is shown in the drawing. The main feature is the bracket, which is similar to the bracket of balcony boxes hung over the balcony railing and can be connected in a few steps with the linkage for mounting the reflector. Additional features are included to give the finished product a higher quality. The omission of these additional features does not circumvent the claim. Application: Balconies and loggias

Description

The invention for the patent filed here is to be assigned in the widest sense to the field of household objects, provided that garden and balcony can be arranged in the household sector. A current state of the art are individual solutions which solve the problem provisionally with high creativity. Hobby gardeners try to provide individual plants or groups of plants on their balconies or loggias (summarized below for easy readability under "balcony") longer with sun by light and less durable reflectors z. B. from aluminum foil or reflective cover sheets for windscreens are stretched to the appropriate locations of the balcony. The clear problem of these individual solutions is that they can not be made accessible to the broad user and thus do not correspond to the principle of industrial applicability.

Likewise, I am aware of two inventions in the field of solar reflectors, which do not solve the problem of prolonged solar irradiation of balconies of rental housing.

E1: The first invention that I already know is light wells, which divert the sunlight from outside into dark rooms through the mirrors they contain.

E2: The second known invention is a sensor-controlled mirror, which is placed far away from the object to be illuminated, for example dark rooms, on the property and adjusted with the help of sensors exactly so that the previously selected object regardless of the current position of the sun is illuminated.

In the invention E1 of the claim here is therefore not given, since the light shaft works only for closed spaces and thus does not solve the problem of lighting balconies.

In the invention E2 of the claim here is therefore not given, since the reflector must be set up for a long distance to the object to be illuminated and this distance for tenants of rental housing can not be established. In addition, it can be assumed that balconies with conventional parapet would experience little illumination by this reflector, since the light is reflected from bottom to top and the balcony balustrade would thus cast a wide shadow.

• 1. Die Lösung soll für Mietwohnungen anwendbar sein, d. h. bauliche Veränderungen am Gebäude und dem Gebäude zugehörigen Bereichen – wie Balkone – sind nicht zulässig.
• 2. Die Lösung soll mit wenigen Handgriffen durch den Nutzer selbst angebracht werden können ohne dass die Unterstützung eines Fachmanns benötigt wird.

To solve the problem of illuminating balconies with sunlight, two points must now be considered.

• 1. The solution should be applicable to rental housing, ie structural changes to the building and the building related areas - such as balconies - are not allowed.
• 2. The solution should be able to be mounted in a few steps by the user himself without the assistance of a specialist is needed.

The solution presented here is not only suitable for extending the duration of sunshine to individual plants or groups of plants, but generally increases the duration of sunshine on balconies or even in the adjacent room for individual use.

The problem described under 1. is solved as follows:
The holder of the solar reflector is fixed with a frame on the balcony, which is similar to those of balcony boxes and can be fixed without screws on the balcony. The replacement of the holder is thus possible without residue. Details are the refer to.

The problem described under 2 is solved as follows:
The reflector is already connected to the linkage by the manufacturer and only needs to be screwed by the user to the bracket for the balcony or the loggia. See and , A complete solution already prepared by the manufacturer is not recommended due to packaging and transport, but does not contradict the claim of this patent.

Advantage over the creative solution of individual hobby gardeners is the broad applicability of the product and the associated industrial applicability.

The following description of the product corresponds to a product with high quality and user-friendliness and is for better understanding in connection with (Overview) and the to (Details) to read. The claim of the patent, however, is already in compliance with the essential characteristics (bracket, which is hung similar to the bracket of balcony boxes on the balcony railing and can be connected with a few simple steps with the linkage for mounting the reflector).

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Reflector (convex)

2

Thread for vertical rotation of the reflector (top and bottom)

3

Frame of the reflector

4

Thread for horizontal rotation of the reflector (left and right)

5

Holder of the reflector with telescopic function

6

Completing the holder of the reflector

7

Screw connection between bracket ( 5 ) and completion ( 6 ) of the holder of the reflector

8th

Balcony bracket with eyelets for angle adjustment (left and right)

9

Mounting of the holder of the reflector with eyelet for angle adjustment (left and right)

10

Screw connection between balcony bracket ( 8th ) and receiving the holder of the reflector ( 9 )

11

Second holder of the holder of the reflector - functions and execution like ( 8th ) to ( 10 )

12

Pole for leaning against the balcony

13

Screw connection between ( 12 ) and ( 8th )

• • Der Reflektor (1) ist konvex um die Bündelung von Licht an einer Stelle (Fokus) außerhalb des Reflektors zu vermeiden. Dies ist dem Brand und Blendschutz zuträglich.
• • Die Reflexionsrichtung ist dank der Gewinde (2) und (4) individuell einstellbar. Zudem kann die Einstrahlung der Sonne dank des Teleskopauszugs (5) und der Winkeleinstellung (8) und (9) individuell eingefangen werden.
• • Die zweite Aufnahme (11) der Halterung des Reflektors dient zur Arretierung des durch (8) und (9) eingestellten Winkels. So wird ein Kippen und Wackeln der Halterung des Reflektors (5) und (6) verhindert. Andernfalls drohen Schäden an der Balkonbrüstung.
• • Die Stange (12), welche die linke und rechte Seite der Balkonhalterung (8) verbindet, dient zum einen der Abstandshaltung zwischen den beiden Balkonhalterungen. Zum anderen wird so der Gebrauch der Reflektorhalterung für Balkone ohne durchgängige Brüstungsfläche ermöglicht. Andernfalls würde die Halterung bei Balkonen deren Brüstung aus z. B. Stangen besteht hindurchrutschen.

The following considerations have been made in the individual parts of the reflector and its holder:

• • The reflector ( 1 ) is convex to avoid concentrating light at a point (focus) outside the reflector. This is beneficial to the fire and glare protection.
• • The reflection direction is thanks to the thread ( 2 ) and ( 4 ) individually adjustable. In addition, the sunlight can be absorbed thanks to the telescopic extension ( 5 ) and the angle setting ( 8th ) and ( 9 ) are captured individually.
• • The second recording ( 11 ) of the holder of the reflector serves to lock the by ( 8th ) and ( 9 ) set angle. So is a tilting and shaking of the holder of the reflector ( 5 ) and ( 6 ) prevented. Otherwise, there may be damage to the balcony railing.
• • The pole ( 12 ), which the left and right side of the balcony bracket ( 8th ) connects, serves for a distance between the two balcony brackets. On the other hand, the use of the reflector holder for balconies without continuous parapet surface is made possible. Otherwise, the bracket for balconies whose parapet z. B. rods is slipping through.

The final product can take on different dimensions in height and width. The materials are chosen to be weather resistant during the warranty period, and will not cause significant damage to the balcony if used properly and with care. The exact design of the holder of the reflector and the balcony mount may differ from that shown here and still meet the functions in the sense of the patent and the subordinate features.

The composition of the individual parts is done with the simplest means, whereby the resulting product can not be compared with the current state of the individual solutions.

Claims (1)

The main features of the sun reflector with balcony bracket are: • Sun reflector and bracket can be assembled by the user even without any manual skills • The bracket can be attached to the balcony or loggia without structural alteration. Additional features to improve the quality of the product are: • The boom and bracket are designed to be stably mounted on balconies or loggias with patchy parapets. • The bracket and the linkage are clad in the appropriate places so that they can be attached to sensitive parapets, eg. As glass, cause no significant damage • The reflector is completely adjustable, so it can be aligned by the user to the sun, as he needs it. • Telescopic rods for adjusting the height of the reflector • Adjusting the angle of exposure to sunlight • Locking of the angle to prevent damage to the balcony or the loggia • The construction is weather resistant during the warranty period. Products that do not include the additional features but the essential ones are covered by this claim.

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