EP2443955A1 - Device for protecting a section from weather - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (10) has a storage plate (12) for setting articles i.e. seat surface, with a support element (14) for carrying and supporting the storage plate on a support (16). The support element extends perpendicular to the support. A carrier element (20) is fastened at the storage plate by a receiving unit (28) for carrying a protective layer (22), which protects a section from weather influences. Another support element (30) stabilizes the carrier element and is detachably fastened with the former support element or with the carrier element.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for protecting a section from the effects of the weather. Sections that are to be protected from the effects of the weather, such as sunshine or rain, may be storage areas of market stalls or tables and benches in the garden, on a terrace, an open-air event or outdoors in a restaurant. Usually umbrellas are used for this purpose. However, these have a number of disadvantages: To protect umbrellas from tipping over in the wind, they must be provided with heavy stabilizing weights on the foot, which can be very difficult to assemble and disassemble, which is especially for events that only for one take place relatively short time and thus require frequent assembly and disassembly is disadvantageous. Furthermore, umbrellas with a central foot and central support tube must be arranged centrally in the section to be protected, which limits the freedom of movement and the choice of the arrangement of the tables and benches in the section to be protected. This disadvantage can be counteracted with so-called lampshades, in which the foot is arranged outside the section to be protected and the screen itself is held by a carrying arm. However, due to the unfavorable leverage conditions, the sunshades are even more susceptible to tipping over in windy conditions, so that the weight required for stabilization must be higher or the section to be protected by the shield must be smaller than those with central foot and center support. In addition, central foot and center support shields have the disadvantage of being uncomfortable to open and close by a user as the user gets in the way of pivoting the arms.

When using beer tables, beer benches and beer sets, it is also disadvantageous that they usually go crazy in the course of an event haphazard, so that the section to be protected quickly seems untidy.

Furthermore, such umbrellas are very poorly expandable. Although solutions are known with which umbrellas can be connected to each other, such as snaps or zippers, but this requires a very precise positioning of the screens to each other, which is difficult to implement, especially at events that take place only for a relatively short time. In this case, the situation may arise that, for example, two or more umbrellas have been set up correctly by the respective organizer on a marketplace, but it turns out that the market stall is not exactly arranged and must be relocated, for example, in order not to fall below distances to neighboring market stalls , Minimum clearances may be required to prevent ambulances from entering the market. In this case, the screens must be moved and again time-consuming aligned with each other. Furthermore, it can not be ruled out that the screens will be moved during the event if their position seems unfavorable to visitors.

A seat set with high stability and a fixed spatial allocation of table surface and seat is from the DE 196 43 115 known, with which a screen can be attached. For this purpose, a table top, which is held by side parts, a bore through which an umbrella rod can be performed. Below the table top a transverse strut is arranged, which runs between the side parts approximately parallel to the table top and is connected to them. The cross strut has a receptacle with which the free end of the umbrella can be fixed. The disadvantage of this is the lack of legroom for the visitors who sit on the sofa.

When using tents positioning of umbrellas is not necessary to each other, but their structure is more complex and they do not offer the flexibility of umbrellas, as they can not be opened or closed with changing weather conditions or only with great effort. Such a tent construction is from the DE 92 13 499 known.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device for protecting a section from the weather, which meets the disadvantages mentioned above. In particular, it should be easy to assemble and disassemble and open and close, can be expanded quickly and flexibly and disturb the arrangement of the items located in the section as little as possible.

The object is achieved with a device for protecting a section from the effects of weather, comprising a storage plate for depositing objects with one or more substantially perpendicular to a base extending first support elements for supporting and supporting the storage plate on the substrate, a fastened to the tray support unit for supporting a protective layer with which the section can be protected against the effects of weathering, wherein the support unit can be detachably fastened to the support plate by means of a receiving unit and the receiving unit comprises a tubular body into which the support unit can be introduced and has one or more projections which correspond to a corresponding one Collaborate recess of the support unit and define a position of the support unit relative to the tray and one or more second support members for stabilizing the support unit, wherein the second support members releasably connected to the first Stützelem ducks or with the support unit can be fastened.

The shelf can be realized for example in the form of tables and benches, which include legs as first support elements. Here, beer sets, also called Bierzeltgarnituren, comprising a beer table and two beer benches and beer garden sets with a table and several chairs, usually with four chairs used. The first support elements are substantially perpendicular to the base, the documents never exactly run horizontally, so that the first support elements also do not always run strictly vertical. The usually present inaccuracies are expressed with the use of the term "substantially".

The support unit, which carries the protective layer, with which the section is protected from the weather, is mounted directly on the shelf. The support unit can be designed as a screen. Thus, he takes no place and does not disturb the arrangement of other shelves, such as other benches and tables, not. The second support elements serve to stabilize the support unit and can either be connected directly to the support unit or via the first support elements to the support unit. In particular, when the second support elements are connected to the first support elements, the space required to stabilize the support unit over conventional devices can be reduced.

The protective layer may consist of tarpaulins, cloths or awning fabrics. Essential aspects in the selection of the materials for the protective layer are a good weather resistance, especially against rain and UV radiation. Furthermore, they should be easy to fold and tension as well as be varied in color.

The receiving unit can be firmly connected to the storage plate, such as a table top. The support unit then only has to be introduced into the receiving unit in order to be connected to the storage plate. There are no further attachment measures to be taken, so that This results in the advantage that the construction and dismantling of the support unit can be made quickly and easily.

Through the interaction of the projection and recess, a rotation of the support unit is effected. When inserting the support unit in the receiving unit is clearly noticeable whether the projection in the recess extends or not. If the projection and the recess coincide with each other, the support unit shifts along the longitudinal axis of the support unit or the receiving unit due to its weight force, which can be felt as a snap. If you want to solve the catch, the support unit must be raised against the weight to bring the projection of the recess. In the intended use of the device, this does not occur unintentionally, so that the support unit is reliably secured against rotation.

Depending on the configuration of the receiving unit not only the rotational position, but also the longitudinal position of the support unit is determined by the recess and the projection. For this purpose, the recess may have a closed and an open end. The projection is introduced into the recess via the open end. If the projection strikes the closed end, thus also the longitudinal position of the support unit is fixed. Further fixation measures are therefore no longer necessary.

In an advantageous further development, the receiving unit can be fastened to the storage plate by means of a damping unit. The damping unit comprises damping elements which can absorb energy, for example springs or shock absorbers. If a torque acts on the support unit, this can be absorbed to an optional extent by the damping unit so that it does not transfer directly to the support plate. For example, are the shelf as a table top of a table of a beer tent set and the support unit designed as a screen, so a torque can be introduced by a gust of wind in the device according to the invention. There is a risk that the table tilts or slips. The damping unit ensures in this case that at least part of the torque is absorbed, so that only the unabsorbed part of the torque acts on the table top. The risk of tipping or slipping of the table is thus reduced, which increases the safety and comfort of the device according to the invention.

In a particular further development, the tubular body comprises an open end and a closed end. In this development, the receiving unit is made up of common components, which is why it is inexpensive and easy to manufacture, while allowing easy assembly and disassembly. The longitudinal position of the support unit is effected by the support unit abutting the closed end of the tubular body.

Furthermore, the tubular body comprises a radially outwardly extending collar. The collar may be materially connected to the tubular body, with a positive or frictional connection is conceivable. This collar serves as a support surface with which the receiving unit can be placed on the shelf. By means of the collar, the forces are introduced more uniformly in the tray, so that the material of the tray is also burdened uniformly and cheaper. A breaking out of the receiving unit from the tray is thus prevented. Preferably, the collar is arranged in a recess on the upper side of the tray, so that it does not project beyond the top. As a result, the stackability of the storage plates is guaranteed. Alternatively, the collar can also be mounted on the underside of the shelf, so that the stackability is also ensured without a recess on the top of the shelf to have to provide. Only the tubular body may not protrude over the top of the shelf.

Furthermore, the receiving unit comprises an annular plate enclosing the tubular body and movable along the longitudinal axis of the tubular body mounting plate. Together with the collar, the receiving unit can be inserted into a through hole in the tray, wherein the collar has a larger diameter than the bore. Thus, the collar rests on a surface of the tray, while the mounting plate is placed on the opposite surface of the tray on the pipe body. By means of screws, which are supported on the collar and the mounting plate, the receiving unit can be clamped to the tray. Preferably, the tray in the surface on which objects are stored, a recess into which the collar can be introduced. The recess can be designed so that the collar is flush with the surface, so that no offset occurs.

In another embodiment, the projection is disposed at the closed end and faces the open end. In this way it is prevented that the support unit can rotate in the receiving unit. This ensures that the position of the protective layer remains fixed, which is particularly important for connecting the protective layer to adjacent protective layers. Furthermore, the safety in operation of the device according to the invention is increased, since the support unit with its components, for example as a result of a gust of wind can not rotate uncontrollably and entrain surrounding objects.

Preferably, the support unit comprises a first tube and a second tube movably disposed in the first tube, one or more cantilevered cantilevers on the first tube, to which the protective layer can be detachably fastened, and one or more struts, which are rotatably mounted on the first tube and on the boom. In this embodiment, it is particularly easy to open the protective layer as needed and close again. The support unit is designed in this embodiment substantially as a screen in which the struts and the boom provide the necessary strength to securely attach and hold the protective layer.

Preferably, the second tube between a first end position and a second end position in the first tube is movable, wherein the boom in the first end position include a first opening angle with a longitudinal axis of the support unit and in the second end position a second opening angle with the longitudinal axis and the second opening angle larger than the first opening angle. The opening and closing is achieved by moving the second tube within the first tube. If the second tube is inserted into the first tube and placed in the second end position, the protective layer is clamped. The Aufspannvorgang is supported by the weight of the second tube. For this purpose, in addition a mass block can be attached to the second tube to facilitate the Aufspannvorgang. The user has to apply for the Aufspannvorgang no or only a relatively small force and solve only one locking device. For folding the protective layer, the second tube is pushed out of the first tube into the first position. Consequently, the overall length of the support unit is extended, which has the advantage that the extension arms and the struts are moved in the use position at a sufficiently large distance from the users, so that they do not come into contact with the arms and struts. The protective layer can thus be stretched and folded without the user being disturbed or endangered.

In this case, the projection can fully traverse the tubular body or only partially project radially inwardly into the tubular body. The projection traverses the Tube body completely, so the production of the receiving unit is simplified and at the same time the projection equipped with a high stability. If the projection projects only partially radially inward into the tubular body, it is possible to freely arrange the second tubular in the first tubular, in particular if the receiving unit has two open ends. This results in the advantage that the lengths of the first and second tubes do not have to be precisely matched, which simplifies the production. In addition, the flexibility of the support unit is increased because second tubes of different lengths can be combined with the first tube, for example to use other screen elements or to replace defective screen elements.

Preferably, the support unit on the first tube comprises a radially outwardly extending spacer for fixing the first end position. If the arms are exactly parallel to the longitudinal axis in the first end position, the second tube is blocked, which means that the protective layer can no longer be stretched. The spacer defines the first end position so that the arms are not exactly parallel to the longitudinal axis and thus the second tube is free of blocking between the first and second end position movable.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the support unit comprises two main booms with two main struts and four side booms with four subbeams, the two main struts being arranged longer than the subbeams or so that the two main booms are in one plane, that of the longitudinal axis and the two main booms is defined, in the second end position include a first angle with the secondary arms. The six jibs span the protective layer so that a pitched roof is created. The saddle roof has on its two end faces on a larger clear height, so that higher objects on the two end faces better in the protective portion can be introduced as in a pyramid-shaped protective layer. Furthermore, the rainwater must be derived only at two edges and not around, as would be the case with a pyramid-shaped protective layer.

Advantageously, the second support element extends on the base and is fastened to the first support element. In this embodiment, the second protective element forms a bottom rail, with which the legs of the tables or benches are connected. The support unit is stabilized by means of the bottom rail in that the pivot point about which the support unit must be rotated in order to be able to tip over is now located at a greater distance from the support unit. The righting moment increases, so that the support unit, for example, due to a gust of wind, which acts on the protective layer, can not tip over so fast.

Preferably, one or more other storage or seat plates are connectable to the second support member. Thus, for example, a beer tent set can be used in which the receiving unit is located on the beer table and next to the beer table and the two beer benches are attached to the bottom rail. If the storage or seat plates are within the protected by the protective layer section, they do not have their own support unit. The other storage or seat plates connected to the second support member are fixed in position so that they can not be moved or only within a determinable range of users. Consequently, on the one hand no seat plates such as benches or chairs can be stolen, on the other hand, the arrangement of the chairs and benches is maintained during the event, so that the section to be protected looks tidy. As mentioned above, the righting moment is increased with the bottom rail, thus stabilizing the support unit. The righting moment increases with each additional weight acting on the bottom rail. Especially then, when users sit down on the beer benches or chairs, the righting moment is further increased and the carrying unit is further stabilized.

The protective layer preferably has a connecting element for connecting one or more further protective layers. The further protective layers can serve, for example, as drip edges, which are attached to the longitudinal side of the saddle roof. Here, the further protective layer is designed as a rectangular piece, which extends vertically and has a height of about 20 to 30 cm. The surface of the thus executed further protective layer is particularly suitable as an advertising space. The further protective layer can also serve as a connector to an adjacent device. For this purpose, the further protective layer can connect two gable roofs to one another and form a gutter, so that two or more sections can be connected to one another without interruption, which are protected continuously from weather influences such as sun and rain. In addition, the further protective layer can also extend to the base, so that a kind of tent wall is created, which provides additional protection from the weather.

The connecting elements can be designed as push buttons or zippers. Preferably, the use of zippers without plug and box part. In these zippers both parts are the same structure and are inserted into the slide and then tightened. With such zippers adjacent protective layers can be flexibly connected to each other, without having to pay attention that mating part and box part meet. The pitched roof can be closed on all four sides with the additional protective layers, so that a closed space can be created.

In addition, a fastening element can be provided for clamping the further protective layer, which can be detachably connected to the second support element. This preferably runs substantially perpendicular to the second support element. If the further protective layer is designed as a tent wall, it can be tensioned with the fastening element and thus fixed. The position of the further protective layer is thus fixed, so that the protective layer can not flutter around freely. Conveniently, two mutually parallel second support elements are used, which can also be braced against each other with two of the fasteners, so that a stable frame is formed and bending of the second support elements is avoided.

Preferably, the fastener is connectable by means of a transition piece with the second support member, wherein the transition piece includes a second angle with the second support member. Thus, the fastener is not directly on the pad, but at a selectable distance to it. This distance is preferably between 5 and 10 cm. This distance on the one hand simplifies the bracing of the further protective layer with the fastening element, since the fastening element is more accessible. On the other hand, a user who wants to get up from the bench can temporarily place his toe between the pad and the fastener until it is in the upright position. Thus, sitting down and getting up on and off the benches are simplified.

Furthermore, it is preferred if the transition piece and the first support element with a connecting means, in particular with a spring connector with the second support member are detachably connectable. In particular, when using the spring connector according to the invention, the transition piece and the first support element can be very easily and quickly connected to the second support element and in particular to the bottom rail. This simplifies and speeds up the construction and dismantling of the device according to the invention.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a receiving unit for releasably securing an article to a platen having a tubular body with an open end and a closed end into which the article is insertable. As far as the article is at least partially shaped so that it can be introduced into the receiving unit, any objects are conceivable that can be fixed by means of the receiving unit to the shelf. This may include struts for supporting stand structures, decorative elements or Präsentierflächen. In this case, the receiving unit can be firmly connected to the storage plate, such as a table top, for example by an adhesive bond. The article must then be introduced only in the receiving unit to be connected to the tray. There are no further fastening measures to be taken, so that there is the advantage that the construction and dismantling of the object is quickly and easily feasible.

Preferably, the tubular body comprises at its open end a radially outwardly extending collar. The collar may be materially connected to the tubular body, with a positive or frictional connection is conceivable. This collar serves as a support surface with which the receiving unit can be placed on the shelf. By means of the collar, the forces are introduced more uniformly in the tray, so that the material of the shelf also loaded more uniform and cheaper charged. A breaking of the receiving unit from the shelf is thus prevented.

Furthermore, the receiving unit comprises an annular plate enclosing the tubular body and movable along the longitudinal axis of the tubular body mounting plate. Together with the collar, the receiving unit can be inserted into a through hole in the shelf, wherein the collar has a larger Diameter than the through hole has. Thus, the collar rests on a surface of the tray, while the mounting plate is placed on the opposite surface of the tray on the pipe body. By means of screws, which are supported on the collar and the mounting plate, the receiving unit can be clamped to the tray. Preferably, the tray in the surface on which objects are stored, a recess into which the collar can be introduced. The recess can be designed so that the collar is flush with the surface, so that no offset occurs.

In a further embodiment, the tubular body has at its closed end a projection pointing towards the open end, which cooperates with a corresponding recess of the insertable object and defines a position of the object relative to the storage plate. In this way it is prevented that the object can rotate in the receiving unit. Depending on which objects are to be attached by means of the receiving unit to the tray, it may be desirable that they can not rotate relative to the tray. This is realized in a simple way.

Figur 1

den prinzipiellen Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Schutz eines Abschnitts vor Witterungseinflüssen anhand einer Vorderansicht,

Figur 2

den prinzipiellen Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung anhand einer Seitenansicht,

Figur 3

ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Trageinheit in einer ersten Endstellung,

Figur 4

die in Figur 3 dargestellte Trageinheit in einer zweiten Endstellung,

Figur 5

ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung anhand einer Draufsicht,

Figur 6a)

ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines zweiten Stützelements anhand einer Seitenansicht,

Figur 6b)

das in Figur 6a) dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel anhand einer Seitenansicht,

Figur 7

eine Draufsicht auf eine Ablageplatte mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Aufnahmeeinheit gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform,

Figur 8a)

die Aufnahmeeinheit anhand einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der in Figur 7 definierten Schnittebene A-A,

Figur 8b)

die Aufnahmeeinheit anhand einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der in Figur 7 definierten Schnittebene B-B, und

Figur 8c)

die Aufnahmeeinheit anhand einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der in Figur 7 definierten Schnittebene C-C,

Figur 9

eine Schnittdarstellung durch eine zweite Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Aufnahmeeinheit,

Figur 10

eine Schnittdarstellung durch eine dritte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Aufnahmeeinheit, und

Figur 11

einen erfindungsgemäßen Federstecker.

In the following the invention will be explained in detail with reference to the attached drawings by means of preferred embodiments. Show it

FIG. 1

the basic structure of the device according to the invention for protecting a section from the effects of weather with reference to a front view,

FIG. 2

the basic structure of the device according to the invention with reference to a side view,

FIG. 3

A first embodiment of the support unit according to the invention in a first end position,

FIG. 4

in the FIG. 3 illustrated carrying unit in a second end position,

FIG. 5

A first embodiment of the device according to the invention with reference to a plan view

FIG. 6a)

A first embodiment of a second support member based on a side view,

FIG. 6b)

this in FIG. 6a ) illustrated embodiment with reference to a side view,

FIG. 7

a plan view of a storage tray with a receiving unit according to the invention according to a first embodiment,

FIG. 8a)

the recording unit based on a sectional view along in FIG. 7 defined cutting plane AA,

FIG. 8b)

the recording unit based on a sectional view along in FIG. 7 defined section plane BB, and

FIG. 8c)

the recording unit based on a sectional view along in FIG. 7 defined cutting plane CC,

FIG. 9

a sectional view through a second embodiment of the receiving unit according to the invention,

FIG. 10

a sectional view through a third embodiment of the receiving unit according to the invention, and

FIG. 11

a spring connector according to the invention.

In FIG. 1 a device 10 according to the invention is illustrated by means of a basic front view. The device 10 comprises a storage plate 12 having an upper surface 13 and a lower surface 15. The storage plate is supported by a first support element 14 on a base 16. The shelf 12 is used to store any objects, but can also be used as a seat. Furthermore, two more storage or seat plates 18 are shown, which are also supported with first support members 14 on the base 16, typically a bottom. In the example shown, the storage plate 12 and the second seat plates 18 form a typical beer or beer tent set (cf. FIG. 2 ), but the invention is not limited thereto. Thus, for example, a beer garden set, which typically has a table and four or more chairs, be provided, wherein the chairs each comprise a seat plate or seat.

A support unit 20 with a plurality of arms 24 is connected to the shelf, wherein on the arms 24, a protective layer 22 is attached, with which a portion can be protected from the weather. The brackets 24 are supported by means of a plurality of struts 26, wherein the struts 26 have a different length, but are arranged in the same plane on the support unit 20 (see. FIGS. 3 to 5 ). Consequently, the cantilevers 24 assume different positions and form a first angle α to one another. The storage plate 12 comprises a receiving unit 28, in which the support unit 20 can be introduced.

In FIG. 2 the device 10 according to the invention is illustrated by means of a principal side view. The first storage plate 12 and the other two storage or seat plates 18 are releasably attached to a second support member 30 which is designed as a bottom rail 32 and extends on the support 16. For attachment, the bottom rail 32 has a number of holes 34 through which connecting means 36 such as bolts or screws can be guided to connect the first support members 14 with the second support members 30.

The protective layer 22, which may be made of an awning fabric, has at its edges in each case a connecting element 38, which may be designed for example as a zipper or as a push button. But also hook connections are conceivable. As a result, a further protective layer 44 can be fastened. In the example shown, the further protective layer 44 extends almost to the base 16 and is tensioned with a fastening element 40. The fastening element 40 is connected by means of a transition piece 42 with the second support element 30, which forms a second angle β with respect to the base 16. Also, the transition piece 42 is connected by means of a connecting means 36 such as bolts or screws with the second support member 14, to which the second support member 30 has the corresponding holes 34. The fastener 40 thus has a distance A to the pad 16, which increases the mobility of people in the protected section, as they can bring the toe in the space between the pad 16 and the fastener 40. Furthermore, supply lines, not shown, can be performed through the gap. On the fastening element 40, an additional additional protective layer 44 can be attached, which is perpendicular to the plane of representation of FIG. 2 runs (cf. FIG. 1 ). Thus, the portion to be protected can be provided with further protective layers 44 on all sides, so that a closed space is created. In addition to the further protective layer 44 can be attached to the connecting elements 38 and a bridging protective layer to not shown adjacent devices 10, so that the device 10 can be extended to all sides with adjacent devices 10. In addition, drip edges or other objects can be connected to the connecting element 38.

In FIG. 3 a first embodiment of the support unit 20 according to the invention is shown in detail and is in a first end position. It includes a first tube 46 and a second tube 48 movably supported in the first tube 46. The cantilevers 24 are rotatably mounted on the second tube 48 and the struts 26 are rotatably mounted on both the cantilevers 24 and the first tube 46. At the first tube 46, a spacer 52 is arranged against which abuts at least one of the struts 26 in the first end position. In the first end position, the arms 24 include a first opening angle γ ₁ with a longitudinal axis L _{T of} the support unit 20. The boom 24 are divided into two main boom 54 with two main struts 56 and four secondary boom 58 with four secondary struts 60 (see. FIG. 5 ). The main struts 56 are slightly longer than the side struts 60 carried out so that the first opening angle γ _1h which the main struts 56 form with the longitudinal axis L _T, is slightly larger than the first opening angle γ _1n, to the side struts 60 with the longitudinal axis L _T lock in. Furthermore, the receiving unit 28 is shown, with which the support unit 20 is fixed to the shelf 12.

The region of the lower end of the second tube 48 is shown partially enlarged. It can be seen that the second tube 48 has at its lower end a recess 62 ₁ , in which a projection 64 _{1 of} the receiving unit 28 _{1 can} engage (see. FIG. 8 ) and thus prevents rotation of the second tube 48 within the first tube 46. Furthermore, a locking device 66 can be seen, with which the second tube 48 is held in its first end position. In the example shown, the locking device comprises 66, a spring-mounted in the second tube 48 pin 68 which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L _T movable and a bore 69 in the first tube 46 passes through and thus prevents axial displacement of the second tube 48 in the first tube 46. To unlock the pin 68 must be pressed only far enough radially inward that he releases the bore 69.

In FIG. 4 the support unit 20 is shown in the second end position, wherein the boom 24 include a second opening angle γ ₂ with the longitudinal axis, which is greater than the first opening angle. Once again, the second opening angle γ _2h , which the main struts 56 enclose with the longitudinal axis L _T , is greater than the second opening angle γ _2n , which the secondary struts 60 enclose with the longitudinal axis L _T. Thus, the protective layer 22 is caused to be spanned as a saddle roof (see FIG. Figures 1 and 2 ) and that the first angle α is formed. Due to the gravity of the second tube, the support unit 20 is independent of the first end position in the second end position.

In FIG. 5 the device 10 according to the invention is illustrated by a plan view, however, only one beer table 70 is shown within the portion to be protected. The beer table 70 is fastened to the second support elements 30 by means of connecting centers 36, for example screws or bolts. It can be seen well the two main boom 54 ₁ and 54 ₂ and the four secondary booms 58 ₁ to 58 _4th The side arms 58 are longer than the main boom 54, so that the protective layer 22, not shown here, is spanned in the projection as a rectangle and three-dimensional seen as pitched roof. Furthermore, the second support elements 30 embodied as the floor rails 32 and the fastening elements 40 extending perpendicular to the floor rails 32 can be seen, which are connected to the floor rail 32 by means of the transition element 42.

In the FIGS. 6a) and 6b ) is the second support member 30, which is designed as a bottom rail 32, shown in detail. FIG. 6a ) is a side view and FIG. 6b ) a top view. It can be seen the holes 34, with which the first support member 14 and the transition element 42 can be connected to the bottom rail 32.

In FIG. 7 the tray 12 is shown with a plan view, so that you look at the upper surface 13, wherein the tray 12 is designed as a beer table 70 and the receiving unit according to the invention 28 ₁ according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 8a ) shows the receiving unit 28 ₁ and a section of the tray 12 along in FIG. 7 defined cutting plane AA. The receiving unit 28 ₁ is disposed in an opening 71 of the tray 12 and includes a tubular body 72 having an open end 74 and a closed end 76. At the open end 74 of the tubular body 72 has a radially outwardly extending collar 78 which in a Recess 80 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray 12, so that the receiving unit 28 ₁ flush with the upper surface 13 of the tray 12 and a flat surface is formed on the objects can be stored and the shelf 12 can be stacked well. The collar 78 is fixedly connected to the tubular body 72, for example, it is welded to the tubular body 72. Furthermore, the receiving unit 28 ₁ comprises a mounting plate 82 which surrounds the tubular body 72 in an annular manner and along a longitudinal axis L _{A of} the receiving unit 28 _{1 is} movable. With the mounting plate 82, the receiving unit 28 can be clamped to the tray 12, including screws 84 are provided. The tube body 72 is only so far on the lower surface 15 of the tray 12 that the stackability is not limited, yet sufficient stabilization of the support unit 20 is ensured. The support elements 14 (see. FIG. 1 ) are common in beer tent sets hinged attached to the shelf 12. The tubular body 72 is not above the support members 14 in the folded state.

FIG. 8b ) shows the receiving unit 28 ₁ and a section of the tray 12 along in FIG. 7 defined section plane BB. It can be seen that the screws 84 have a countersunk head 86 and are sunk in the collar 78, so that the flat surface of the upper surface 13 is not interrupted.

In FIG. 8c ) is the receiving unit 28 ₁ and a section of the tray 12 along in FIG. 7 defined cutting plane CC shown. It is the projection 64 ₁ recognizable, which engages in the recess 62 _{1 of} the second tube 46 in the second end position and the second tube 48 against the first tube 46 against rotation fixed (see. FIG. 3 ). In addition, by means of the projection 64 _1, the rotational position of the entire support unit 20 relative to the tray 12 is determined. In this case, the projection 64 ₁ extends the entire tubular body 72. The support unit is introduced via the open end 74 in the tubular body 72 and abuts the closed end 76, whereby its position relative to the longitudinal axis of the receiving unit 28 _{1 is} determined.

In FIG. 9 is a second embodiment of the receiving unit 28 ₂ according to the invention shown with reference to a basic sectional view. The tubular body 72 in this case has no closed end, but two open ends 74 ₁ and 74 _second The first open end 74 ₁ is flush with the upper surface 13 of the tray 12 from. in the vicinity of the second open end 74 ₂ are two of the projections 64 ₂ according to a second embodiment, in contrast to the projection 64 ₁ according to the first embodiment, the tubular body 72 does not traverse. The projections 64 ₂ extend only maximally as far radially inward to the longitudinal axis L _A that they do not protrude radially inwardly beyond the first tube 46 in order to ensure the mobility of the second tube 48 in the first tube 46. In contrast to in FIG. 3 illustrated example, the recess 62 _{2 is} not in the second tube 48, but in the first tube 46, in which the projection 64 ₂ engages. In this embodiment, the projection 64 ₂ causes not only the determination of the rotational position of the support unit, but defines its position relative to the longitudinal axis L _{A of} the receiving unit 28 ₂ characterized in that the projection 64 ₂ abuts the closed end of the recess 62 ₂ . Thus, it is possible to design the tubular body 72 with the two open ends 74 ₁ and 74 ₂ .

The tubular body 72 rests with the collar 78 on the lower surface 15 of the tray 12 and is fastened by means of the screws 84, wherein a mounting plate has been dispensed with. The collar 78 is arranged on the tubular body 72, that the tubular body 72 is flush with the upper surface 13 of the tray 12.

In FIG. 10 is a third embodiment of the receiving unit according to the invention 28 _{3 shown} by a basic sectional view. It is largely identical to the second embodiment 28 ₂ , except for the following differences: The receiving unit 28 ₃ is attached by means of a damping unit 85 to the tray 12. The screws 84 have a countersunk head and terminate flush with the upper surface 13 and project significantly beyond the lower surface 15. On a thread of the screw 84, a nut 81 is screwed, which carries a washer 83. Between the washer 83 and the collar 78, a spring 89 is arranged, whose bias can be adjusted by means of the nut 81. The spring 89 presses the receiving unit 28 ₃ via the collar 78 to the storage plate 12. The diameter of the opening 71 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the tubular body 72 selected, so that a gap 87 is formed. Actuates a torque on the support unit 20, so the receiving unit 20 can rotate about a certain point, and thus transmits the torque to the springs 89, which can absorb the energy introduced. The torque is not or only too transferred to the tray 12 a fraction so that it is stabilized. If the receiving unit 28 ₃ according to the invention is fastened, for example, to a beer table 70, then the energy which is introduced into the device 10 according to the invention by a gust of wind acting on a screen can be at least partially absorbed by the damping unit 85, so that the risk that the Beer table 70 falls over, is significantly reduced.

In FIG. 11 the connecting means 36 is shown as a spring connector 88. The spring connector 88 is made of a metal tube, which is bent in a substantially U-shape, so that it receives a bias. The spring connector 88 is inserted with a first leg in the holes 34 of the bottom rail 32. The metal tube is bent so that a second leg rests on the Bodenschiende 32, whereby the spring pin 88 is slightly spread and generates a restoring force. This restoring force causes between the spring connector 88 and the bottom rail 32, an adhesive force arises, so that the spring pin 88 can not solve independently from the holes 34.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

contraption

12

shelf

13

upper surface

14

first support element

15

lower surface

16

document

18

another shelf

20

support unit

22

protective layer

24

boom

26

strut

28, 28 ₁ , 28 ₂

recording unit

30

second support element

32

bottom track

34

holes

36

connecting means

38

connecting element

40

fastener

42

Transition piece

44

further protective layer

46

first pipe

48

second pipe

52

spacer

54

main boom

56

main strut

58

Besides boom

60

In addition to strut

62, 62 _1, 62 ₂

recess

64, 64 ₁ , 64 ₂

head Start

66

locking device

68

spring-loaded pin

70

beer table

71

breakthrough

72

pipe body

74, 74 ₁ , 74 ₂

open end

76

closed end

78

collar

80

recess

82

mounting plate

83

washer

84

screw

85

damping unit

86

countersunk

87

gap

88

cotter pin

89

feather

L _A

Longitudinal axis receiving unit

L _T

Longitudinal axis carrying unit

α

first angle

β

second angle

γ _1h

first opening angle main boom

γ _1n

first opening angle of secondary boom

γ _2h

second opening angle main boom

γ _2n

second opening angle secondary boom

Claims (15)

Device for protecting a section from the effects of the weather, comprising - A shelf (12) for storing objects with one or more substantially perpendicular to a support (16) extending first support elements (14) for supporting and supporting the shelf plate (12) on the base (16), - A on the shelf (12) attachable support member (20) for supporting a protective layer (22), with which the section from the weather is protectable, wherein the support member (20) by means of a receiving unit (28) on the shelf (12) detachably fastened and the receiving unit (28) comprises a tubular body (72) into which the support member (20) is insertable and one or more projections (64) which cooperate with a corresponding recess (62) of the support member (20) and a position the support element (20) relative to the shelf (12) set - One or more second support elements (30) for stabilizing the support member (20), wherein the second support elements (30) releasably secured to the first support elements (14) or to the support member (20) can be fastened. Device according to claim 1,
characterized in that the receiving unit (28) by means of a damping unit (85) is attachable to the tray. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that the tubular body (72) comprises an open end (74) and a closed end (76) and a radially outwardly extending collar (78). Device according to one of claims 2 or 3,
characterized in that the receiving unit (28) comprises a tubular body (72) annularly enclosing and along the longitudinal axis (L _A ) of the tubular body (72) movable mounting plate (82). Device according to one of claims 2 to 4,
characterized in that the projection (64) is located at the closed end (76) and points towards the open end (74). Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the support element (20) comprises a first tube (46) and a second tube (48) movably arranged in the first tube (46), - One or more rotatably mounted on the second tube (48) attachable boom (24) to which the protective layer (22) is releasably attachable, and - One or more struts (26) which are rotatably mounted on the first tube (46) and on the boom (24). Device according to claim 6,
characterized in that the second tube (48) between a first end position and a second end position in the first tube (46) is movable, wherein the boom (24) in the first end position a first opening angle (γ ₁ ) with a longitudinal axis (L _T ) of the support element (20) and in the second end position include a second opening angle (γ ₂ ) with the longitudinal axis, wherein the second opening angle (γ ₂ ) greater than the first opening angle (γ ₁ ) i st. Device according to one of claims 6 or 7,
characterized in that the support element (20) on the first tube (46) comprises a radially outwardly extending spacer (52) for fixing the first end position. Device according to one of claims 6 to 8,
characterized in that the support member (20) comprises two main beams (54) with two main struts (56) and four secondary beams (58) with four sub struts (60), the two main struts (56) being longer than the sub struts (56) or so in that the two main booms (54) in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis (L _T ) and the two main jibs (24) in the second end position enclose a first angle (α) with the secondary jibs (24). Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the second support element (30) extends on the base (16) and is connected to the first support element (14). Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that one or more further storage or seat plates (18) with the second support element (30) are connectable. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the protective layer (22) comprises a connecting element (38) for connecting one or more further protective layers (44). Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that a fastening element (40) for clamping the further protective layer (44) is releasably connectable to the second support element (30). Device according to claim 13,
characterized in that the fastening element (40) by means of a transition piece (42) with the second support member (30) is connectable, wherein the transition piece includes a second angle (β) with the second support element (30). Device according to claim 14,
characterized in that the transition piece (42) and the first support element (14) with a connecting means, in particular with a spring plug (88) with the second support element (30) are detachably connectable.

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