DE102019129753B4 - Weather protection device, in particular sun protection - Google Patents

Abstract

Weather protection device, in particular sun protection, with an umbrella and a stand (10), with different functions, the functions being actuatable automatically and / or via an operating unit (9) on the weather protection device and / or via a remote control, characterized in that the weather protection device a protective film and sensors for detecting critical weather conditions and a device for automatically folding the screen and automatically slipping the protective film (18) over the closed screen when the critical weather conditions occur.

Description

The invention relates to a weather protection device according to the preamble of claim 1.

background

The invention relates in particular to an entire screen as a complete solution for both private and business use, for example in gardens or forecourt of restaurants.

State of the art

A disadvantage of known devices is the effort and the problems associated with operating the screen manually in a conventional manner.

US 2017/0 324 896 A1 describes computer-readable instructions that can be executed on processors in order to operate a shadow-giving object, an intelligent umbrella and an intelligent shadow-giving charging station.

A sun protection system is described which is provided with sensors (including light sensors or motion sensors), the data of which is then saved, among other things, or compared with preset values. Based on this data, weather-based alarm signals can also be output or a camera can be operated.

The sun protection can also contain a rechargeable battery and an electric charging station for vehicles in the area of the base.

The shadow-giving object with the intelligent umbrella and the intelligent shadow-giving charging station does not contain a device for automatically covering a protective film to protect against bad weather.

the US 10 376 027 B1 describes an opening and closing system for umbrellas.

A screen operated with solar power is described, which has a solar panel on the upper side of the screen, with which the solar power is generated. The screen also has a lighting and entertainment system for lighting in different colors and for streaming music. The umbrella also contains rechargeable batteries in the foot area as an energy source and can also be charged by an external charging source. The umbrella also has a WLAN-operated control unit and can also contain a motor for automatically opening and closing the umbrella.

This known umbrella apparatus also does not have a device for automatically covering a protective film for protection against bad weather.

Thus, no device for automatically covering a protective film for protection against bad weather is mentioned in either publication.

Problem and solution of the invention

Object of the invention: The above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art are to be avoided.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Advantages of the invention

• Die Erfindung realisiert einen Schirm, der sowohl über eine App als auch über ein entsprechendes Steuerungsdisplay am Schirm bedient wird, und somit keine weiteren manuellen Tätigkeiten mehr erforderlich sind.

Among other things, the following advantages are achieved:

• The invention realizes a screen that is operated both via an app and via a corresponding control display on the screen, and thus no further manual activities are required.

Every user of the umbrella benefits from this mode of operation and every user directly feels the advantages associated with it.

The most important thing is the ability to control all functions of the umbrella via the app. The invention combines technologies in an innovative way and turns an umbrella into intelligent lifestyle furniture.

During the development of the device according to the invention, the inventor overcame the following technical difficulties in an unobvious way: The greatest challenges were the design and conception of the screen, since there is still no screen with this complete electronic control on the market.

Advantageous refinements of the invention are given in the subclaims.

• - dass die Wetterschutzvorrichtung einen Neigungssensor und eine Schaltzentrale (7) umfasst, die bei einer bestimmten Änderungsrate der Neigung der Wetterschutzvorrichtung ein Signal sendet,
• - dass die Funktionen der Wetterschutzvorrichtung
  • • eine unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung über Akkus,
  • • eine Stromversorgung über Solarzellen auf der Ober- und/oder Außenseite des Schirms,
  • • Folien-Bildschirme auf der Außenseite des Schirms,
  • • Folien-Bildschirme auf der Innenseite des Schirms,
  • • Helligkeits-, Regen- und Windsensoren mit einer elektrischen Steuerung zur Ausrichtung der Wetterschutzvorrichtung,
  • • einen WLAN-Hotspot,
  • • eine USB-Ladestation,
  • • eine Innen-Beleuchtung unterhalb des Schirms,
  • • Wasserdüsen (14) mit Wasseranschluss an der Innen- und/oder Unterseite des Schirms,
  • • eine Kippbarkeit und/oder Höhenverstellbarkeit des Standfußes (10)

umfassen.So it is proposed

• - that the weather protection device has a tilt sensor and a control center ( 7th ) which sends a signal at a certain rate of change in the inclination of the weather protection device,
• - that the functions of the weather protection device
  • • an uninterruptible power supply via batteries,
  • • a power supply via solar cells on the top and / or outside of the screen,
  • • Foil screens on the outside of the screen,
  • • Foil screens on the inside of the screen,
  • • Brightness, rain and wind sensors with an electrical control for aligning the weather protection device,
  • • a WLAN hotspot,
  • • a USB charging station,
  • • an interior lighting below the shade,
  • • water jets ( 14th ) with water connection on the inside and / or underside of the umbrella,
  • • a tiltability and / or height adjustability of the base ( 10 )

include.

Working examples

Several exemplary embodiments of the invention are described in more detail below with reference to drawings. In all drawings, the same reference symbols have the same meaning and are therefore only explained once if necessary.

• 1: eine seitliche Komplettansicht der Erfindung ohne Spanntuch,
• 2: eine Ansicht von oben: runde Version,
• 3: die sogenannte „Cool-Down Edition“ nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel,
• 4: eine Ansicht von oben nach einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel: rechteckige Version,
• 5: eine seitliche Komplettansicht der Erfindung nach einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel mit Spanntuch,
• 6: eine Seitenaufspann-Edition nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel und
• 7 bis 10: der Schutzfolienmechanismus nach der Erfindung.

Show it

• 1 : a complete side view of the invention without a tensioned cloth,
• 2 : a view from above: round version,
• 3 : the so-called "Cool-Down Edition" based on a second exemplary embodiment,
• 4th : a view from above according to a third embodiment: rectangular version,
• 5 : a complete side view of the invention according to a further exemplary embodiment with a stretched cloth,
• 6th : a Seitenaufspann-Edition according to a second embodiment and
• 7th until 10 : the protective film mechanism according to the invention.

Structure of the weather protection device according to the invention

In 1 is the invention in a complete side view with two roll-up mechanisms ( 1 , 2 ), Umbrella arms ( 3 ) and advertising space on the umbrella overhang ( 4th ) to see. There is lighting on the umbrella arms ( 5 ) attached. Along the shield and cable shaft ( 8th ) there is a weather station ( 6th ), a control center ( 7th ) as well as a control unit with USB connections ( 9 ). A stand with an integrated battery ( 10 ) closes with the umbrella feet ( 11th ) away.

In 2 the screen according to the invention can be seen from a view from above. Here an umbrella cloth in a round shape ( 12th ) and a configuration item ( 13th ) clearly, which can consist of a solar panel, OLED display or advertising space. There is also the roll-up mechanism ( 1 , 2 ) as well as the umbrella arms ( 3 ).

In 3 you can see the cool-down version. The differences to the 1 are steam nozzles ( 14th ) and a water pipe to the nozzles ( 15th ).

In 4th the screen can be seen from above. In contrast to the 2 the screen cloth has a rectangular shape ( 16 ).

In 5 is the invention in a side view with a screen cloth ( 12th ) to see. In the figure there are two roll-up mechanisms ( 1 , 2 ), the configuration element ( 13th ) and the advertising space on the umbrella overhang ( 4th ) pictured. On the shield and cable shaft ( 8th ) there is the control unit with USB connections ( 9 ). The stand with integrated battery ( 10 ) closes with the umbrella feet ( 11th ) away.

In 6th the invention can be seen as a side-mounted version. The feature here is the support arm ( 17th ), which has the umbrella arms ( 3 ) wearing.

In the 7th until 10 is the mechanism for extending and tensioning the protective film ( 18th ) to see. Above are the mechanisms ( 1 , 2 ) appropriate. Depending on the operating scenario, they either work with the cord for the tensioning mechanism of the protective film ( 19th ) or the cords for the roll-up mechanism of the protective film ( 20th ). The stand with integrated battery ( 10 ) closes with the umbrella feet ( 11th ) away.

Operation of the weather protection device according to the invention

1. Control via the Juicella app

The umbrella functions are controlled via a special app, here called the Juicella app. Basic components of existing apps are used for this. Corresponding hardware and software is attached to the side of the screen, which receives and processes the control information from the Juicella app and controls the corresponding screen functions. The control of all shielding Functions are also carried out via the Juicella app by voice input.

The transmission to the components of the screen to be controlled takes place on the screen side.

In addition, the control of all umbrella functions is also implemented via a corresponding cloud portal and also linked to smart home systems. For the sake of simplicity, this control function is summarized in the following under the term Juicella app. The Juicella app also conceptually contains a cloud portal and smart home systems.

A control display is attached to the umbrella stand, via which all functions of the umbrella can be operated.

2. Security

2.a User ID and password protection when using the Juicella app

The Juicella app and the control display can be accessed directly on the screen by entering a user ID and password.

2.b Electricity failure

If the electrical power fails (230 volt mains), all safety-relevant functions of the screen can still be carried out. The Juicella app has a security capacity in the battery and enables a limited number of locks and a time-limited maintenance of the protective functions. The user is informed of the changed operating status and can take care of restoring the power supply in good time.

2.c Theft protection

Attempted theft of the umbrella is registered via a sharp change in inclination and automatically reported to the owner's smartphone accordingly. To do this, the screen uses the integrated screen sensors according to point 7 below and recognizes such accesses through the inclination sensor. For planned transports of the weather protection device according to the invention, the Juicella app has a corresponding mode for deactivating these protective functions.

3. Power connection and use of solar energy In addition to a 230 volt power connection, solar cells in connection with several batteries are attached to the top or outside of the screen. These batteries bridge periods of time during which there is not enough

Power is supplied by solar cells. If the solar cells generate more electricity than is consumed, the batteries are charged. The 230 volt power connection is only used when there is a lack of energy.

4. Open and close

The umbrella can be opened and closed electrically. The technology required, such as the motor and ropes, is kept physically very small. The necessary power supply is available, see point 3.

5. OLED screen surface on the outside

On the outside of the screen surface, next to the solar cells (see point 3), flexible OLED foil screens are attached. These screens enable the display of advertising information according to an agreed time slot schedule. This timing is done via the Juicella app. The advertising is designed using a separate computer.

6. OLED screen surface inside

OLED displays are also attached to the inner surfaces of the screen. Different images, e.g. of the sky, the earth and nature or also individual advertisements, are created using a separate computer and can be shown in a timed manner using the Juicella app. Complete deactivation is also planned.

7. Alignment to sun, wind and rain. The alignment of the umbrella is automatically regulated by means of an electrical control system using brightness sensors. In addition, rain and wind sensors ensure automatic folding of the umbrella and use of the protective film function (see point 13) in order to avoid damage ("storm mode") under critical conditions.

8. SIM module for the WLAN function

A WLAN hotspot is integrated, which provides access to the Internet for mobile devices in the immediate vicinity of the screen. The hotspot itself can be connected to the Internet via a SIM module via the cellular network or via other existing Internet access via LAN or WLAN.

9. USB connector

USB charging station with several ports for charging smartphones, tablet PCs, etc. is available.

10. Indoor lighting

The area below the screen is illuminated by OLED displays (see point 6) and LED lamps on the inside of the screen.

11. CoolDown function

On the inside or underside of the screen surface there are water nozzles that are directed downwards and, if necessary, reduce the ambient temperature with extremely fine water that cannot be registered by humans. A correspondingly required water connection is provided.

This automatic control of the water nozzles via the Juicella app can be deactivated and the spray function can also be switched on and off manually.

12. Leveling foot

In order to set up the umbrella vertically and stably even on an uneven surface, the adjustable foot can be individually tilted and adjusted in height. A vertical stand is automatically generated and shown on a corresponding display.

13. Protective film

In order to protect the umbrella from negative influences of the weather after each use, a protective film can be slipped over the closed umbrella via control via the Juicella app and also returned to its previous status.

When not in use, this protective film is rolled up on the outside at the top in the middle of the screen and is always available. When the umbrella is closed, the protective film can be pulled down from above in the loose state and is automatically tightened all around after the umbrella has been completely unfolded and covered. Tightening is done with thin straps that are attached to the top and bottom of the umbrella and tightened at the top of the umbrella by means of a roller that is rotated by a small motor. This means that the umbrella is well protected against wind and rain.

The protective film can be rolled back using the thin straps and attached to the outside of the screen at the top.

14. Umbrella height, umbrella area and adjustable foot position The umbrella according to the invention is available with identical functionality in different sizes and in different heights.

The screen surface is realized in such a way that it has both an upper surface with a vertical overhang on the outer edge and a lower or inner surface, the content of which is controlled via OLED displays using the Juicella app (see also points 5 and 6).

1. a. Die vollständige Steuerung der erfindungsgemäßen Wetterschutzvorrichtung über eine App, die Juicella-App, macht die Nutzung sehr einfach und ist damit attraktiv für den Nutzer der erfindungsgemäßen Wetterschutzvorrichtung (siehe oben, Punkt 1).
2. b. Bisher auf dem Markt nicht verfügbarer Diebstahlschutz eines Schirmes (siehe oben, Punkt 2. c) .
3. c. Die flexiblen Werbeflächen auf den Schirmseiten und der Schirmoberfläche sind besonders nützlich und erhöhen den Umsatz der beworbenen Produkte (siehe oben, Punkt 5).
4. d. Die automatische Ausrichtung nach Sonne, Wind und Regen ist sowohl privat als auch für den Gaststättenbetreiber besonders attraktiv und werbewirksam (siehe oben, Punkt 7).
5. e. An heißen Tagen wird sicherlich sowohl privat als auch in Gaststätten-Gärten die Cool-Down-Funktion willkommen sein (siehe oben, Punkt 11).
6. f. Der flexible Stellfuß macht den Schirm an bestimmten Stellen nicht nur nützlicher, sondern auch sicherer (siehe oben, Punkt 12).

The advantageous features are described in detail, but the following summary should be emphasized again:

1. a. The complete control of the weather protection device according to the invention via an app, the Juicella app, makes it very easy to use and is therefore attractive for the user of the weather protection device according to the invention (see above, point 1).
2. b. Theft protection of an umbrella, which was not previously available on the market (see above, point 2. c).
3. c. The flexible advertising space on the screen sides and the screen surface are particularly useful and increase sales of the products advertised (see above, point 5).
4. d. The automatic alignment to sun, wind and rain is particularly attractive and effective for advertising both privately and for the restaurant operator (see above, point 7).
5. e. On hot days, the cool-down function will certainly be welcome both privately and in restaurant gardens (see above, point 11).
6. f. The flexible adjustable foot makes the umbrella not only more useful in certain places, but also safer (see above, point 12).

List of reference symbols

1

Roll-up mechanism for tensioning the protective film

2

Roll-up mechanism for extending and retracting the protective film

3

Umbrella arm

4th

Advertising space on the umbrella overhang

5

lighting

6th

Weather station

7th

Control center

8th

Shield and cable shaft

9

Control unit with USB connections

10

Stand with integrated battery

11th

Umbrella feet

12th

Umbrella cloth (magnetic base material), round version

13th

Configuration element (solar panel, OLED display or commercial area)

14th

Steam nozzles

15th

Water pipe to the nozzles

16

Umbrella cloth (magnetic base material), rectangular version

17th

Support arm for the side clamping edition

18th

Protective film

19th

Cord for the tensioning mechanism of the protective film

20th

Cords for the roll-up mechanism of the protective film

Claims (4)

Weather protection device, in particular sun protection, with an umbrella and a stand (10), with different functions, the functions being actuatable automatically and / or via an operating unit (9) on the weather protection device and / or via a remote control, characterized in that the weather protection device a protective film and sensors for detecting critical weather conditions and a device for automatically folding the screen and automatically slipping the protective film (18) over the closed screen when the critical weather conditions occur. Weather protection device according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the weather protection device has a mechanism for retracting and extending, tensioning and rolling up the protective film (18) and includes rain and wind sensors. Weather protection device according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the weather protection device comprises an inclination sensor and a control center (7) which sends a signal at a certain rate of change in the inclination of the weather protection device. Weather protection device according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the functions of the weather protection device • an uninterruptible power supply via batteries, • a power supply via solar cells on the upper and / or outside of the screen, • foil screens on the outside of the screen, • foil screens on the inside of the Umbrella, • brightness, rain and wind sensors with an electrical control for aligning the weather protection device, • a WLAN hotspot, • a USB charging station, • interior lighting below the umbrella, • water nozzles (14) with water connection on the inside - and / or underside of the screen, • include tiltability and / or height adjustability of the base (10).

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