EP2905400A1 - Sunshade device - Google Patents

Abstract

A sunshade device, preferably gazebo or tent, more preferably garden gazebo, with a roof structure having a plurality of roof bars (40, 50) and a plurality of stand rods (10) connected to the roof bars (40, 50) and supporting the roof construction is simple and at the same time safe handling designed and further developed such that the stand rods (10) and / or the roof bars (40, 50) by a first rod member (101, 401, 501) and a second rod member (102, 402, 502), in particular by means of a plug connection , are dismountably assembled and that in the connection region between the first (101, 401, 501) and the second rod member (102, 402, 502) a cover (103, 104) for the connection region of the rod elements (101, 102, 401, 402, 501, 502) is provided.

Description

The invention relates to a sunshade device, preferably gazebo or tent, more preferably gazebo, with a roof structure having a plurality of roof bars and a plurality of connected to the roof bars and the roof structure bearing poles.

Sun protection devices, in particular pavilions or tents, the type in question are known for years from practice. These are on the one hand professional hard pavilions or marquees in stable execution, as they are used at events such as fairs, celebrations or weddings. In this type of pavilions, poles and the roof bars forming the roof construction are made in one piece for reasons of stability. This construction is partly realized in garden pavilions. In addition to a difficult handling due to the high weight and transportation of such pavilions is complex, since the roof bars and poles have a high footprint even when disassembled. Due to the often high weight there is also a risk of injury.

Other sun protection devices, especially in the form of garden pavilions are known from the leisure and outdoor area. These are gazebos that are ready to be assembled by means of a scissor and slide system and that have to be unfolded for use by "pulling apart" the boom. Conversely, such pavilions can be spent by "merging" the linkage in a transport state. Although the dimensions of such a pavilion can be reduced by "folding", there is also a difficult handling here, namely because of the high weight of the pavilion. Due to the scissors-like pivotable linkage there is also a risk of injury.

The present invention is therefore based on the object, a sun protection device of the type mentioned in such a way and further, that a simple and safe handling is possible.

According to the invention the above object is achieved by a sun protection device with the features of claim 1. Thereafter, the sun protection device in question is configured and further developed such that the poles and / or the roof bars are assembled by a first rod element and a second rod element, in particular by means of a plug-in connection, and that a cover for the connecting region of the rod elements is provided in the connecting region between the first and the second rod element.

In accordance with the invention, it has first been recognized that the handling of the sunshade device can be considerably simplified by the stand rods and / or the roof bars being dismantled. Dismountability is to be understood that the poles and / or the roof bars can be assembled and disassembled nondestructively and repeatedly. Thus, in a construction or dismantling of the sun protection device, these are not entirely to move, but can be the poles and / or roof bars decomposed into their elements and handle accordingly as individual elements. Specifically, the poles and / or roof poles can be assembled by means of a detachable connection, wherein the first rod member may have a recess for an insertion of the second rod member which is insertable into the recess. It is advantageous if the outer dimensions of the insertion corresponding to the inner dimensions of the recess of the first rod member. An additional fixation of the nested first and second rod elements can be done via fastening means such as screws, bolts, pins or the like. In order to provide safe handling while at the same time having a durable construction, it is of particular importance that a cover be provided for shielding or protecting the connecting region of the rod elements in the connection region between the first and the second rod element. Thus, a risk of injury due to accidental contact of the connection elements arranged in the connection elements is considerably reduced. Furthermore, the cover protects the connection area against external influences, such as, for example, against the penetration of dirt or weather influences, such as moisture, which can lead to corrosion. In addition to the security gained by the cover, namely due to the shielding of the connection area, an aesthetic design of the connection area is achieved because it is covered or covered. The transportability, especially when transporting a variety of appropriate sun protection devices is optimized.

For clarity only, it should be noted that the present sun protection device may be a gazebo or a tent. It is essential that the sun protection device serves to provide sun protection, namely by shading, for example a terrace area, a dining table or deck chairs, which requires a corresponding dimensioning of the sun protection device.

With regard to a structurally favorable attachment, the poles and the roof bars can be connected by means of a crossbar and the crossbar can be assembled by a first rod member and a second rod member, in particular by means of a plug-in, separable. Hereby, the handling of the sunshade device is further optimized by the crossbar is designed separable and accordingly handled in their individual parts, for example. Can be worn. In addition, this optimizes the possibility of transporting the sunshade device, since the individual components of the sunshade device, namely the crossbar, take up less space. Specifically, the first rod member and the second rod member may be composed by a plug connection. It is conceivable that the first rod element has a recess for an insertion of the second rod member. It is advantageous if the second rod member corresponds in its outer dimensions to the inner dimensions of the recess of the first rod member.

In order to design a sun protection device which is as weather-resistant as possible, a cover for the connection region of the rod elements may be provided in the connection region between the first and the second rod element of the transverse support rod. Thus, the connection region of the crossbar is protected from external influences such as dirt and moisture, which can lead to corrosion. Due to the largely avoided pollution and the largely avoided corrosion and the assembly or disassembly of the sunshade device are facilitated, namely due to the not negatively affected connection areas. Due to the shielding realized by the cover of the connection elements possibly positioned in the connection area, moreover, the risk of injury due to accidental contact with the sunshade device is reduced, at least during the construction of the sunshade device.

The cover may be formed by a first cover member associated with the first rod member and a second cover member associated with the second rod member, and the first and second cover members may be latched together. As a result, a stable assignment of the cover in the connecting region between the two rod elements is realized. An unintentional displacement, for example by unintentional contact, is thus virtually ruled out, so that an accidental exposure, possibly a risk of injury performing connecting elements, is avoided. This can be achieved by the covering elements abut the connecting means present in the connection area. An impairment due to dirt or weathering is effectively prevented.

To provide an easy-to-close and re-releasable connection with simple constructive means, the second cover element can have a preferably wedge-shaped elevation for designing the latching connection, and the first cover element can have a recess complementary thereto. Thus, a stable fixation of the cover elements to each other and thus a reliable coverage of the connection area is realized. For assembly purposes, the cover elements can be easily detached from each other again.

To provide the greatest possible shielding, it is advantageous if a closed shell is formed by the cover. In this way, the connection area between the first and the second rod element is comprehensively protected against weather influences. In addition, possibly in the connection area mounted fasteners, which could pose a potential risk of injury, completely enclosed in the interior of the cover. The undisturbed surface of the shield also achieves an overall aesthetic appearance.

To provide a flexible, adaptable to the sun situation shading, it is advantageous if the roof construction has a pull-out roof element, in particular a pull-out fabric roof, which is slidably guided on at least two roof bars. The fabric roofs leading roof poles can also be referred to as slide rails. This is realized with simple structural means a secure connection of the pull-out roof element, with a flexible shading of the area located under the sunshade device is possible by moving and further extending the roof element. In concrete terms, it is conceivable that the extendable roof element for a structurally simple design manually, i. by hand, is extendable. By way of a particularly luxurious embodiment, it is also possible that this takes place via an electric drive which pulls out the roof element. It is particularly comfortable when the operation is done via a remote control. The roof element may have a plurality of transverse rods which tension the roof element and with which the roof element is slidably attached to the roof bars leading the roof element.

To protect a roof element, in particular an extendable roof element or an extendable fabric roof, it is advantageous if the roof construction has a preferably removable roof element cover to protect the roof element from the weather in the non-extended state. Thus, not only contamination of the roof element with dust, bird droppings or the like is prevented, but also an accumulation of water between struts of the roof element is avoided. The cover for protecting the roof element may be removed from the sunshade device for assembly or cleaning purposes.

To ensure safe use of the sun protection device, regardless of the weather prevailing at the site, the stand rod, in particular the second rod member of the stand rod, a foot member for anchoring the stand rod may be assigned by fastening means on the ground. Thus, a secure fixation of the sun protection device at the site, eg. On the ground in the garden or on a terrace, realized. As fasteners herring, screws and / or nails can serve. The foot element can be attached in various ways on the second rod member, eg. By welding or screwing.

For a particularly safe operation, the foot element may be associated with a foot cover shielding the foot element. Thus, a risk of injury due to outstanding from the ground fasteners is practically impossible. Trip hazards are eliminated. In addition to an increase in safety, an aesthetic appearance is achieved, which is not affected by fasteners.

For ease of installation, the foot cover can at least partially surround the stand rod, in particular the second rod element of the stand rod, and can be displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the stand rod, in particular in the longitudinal direction of the second rod element. Thus, the foot cover can be raised for mounting purposes and then there can be a mounting or dismounting of the foot element anchored to the ground fastener. After the assembly process, the foot cover can be pushed back into the position covering the foot element. Due to the fact that the foot cover at least partially surrounds the stand rod, a captive assignment of the foot cover to the stand rod, in particular the second rod element, is realized. In cooperation with the cover member attached to the second rod member, "losing" of the foot cover in the disassembled state of the stand rod is also effectively prevented.

Fig. 1

in einer schematische Darstellung ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Sonnenschutzvorrichtung,

Fig. 2

eine vergrößerte und geschnittene Darstellung des Bereichs A in Fig.1,

Fig. 3

eine schematische Ansicht einer Abdeckung einer Standstange der Sonnenschutzvorrichtung aus Fig. 1 in geöffnetem und geschlossenem Zustand,

Fig. 4

eine schematische Ansicht einer Abdeckung einer - ein ausziehbares Dachelement führenden - Dachstange der Sonnenschutzvorrichtung aus Fig. 1 in geöffnetem und geschlossenem Zustand,

Fig. 5

eine schematische Ansicht einer Abdeckung einer Dachstange der Sonnenschutzvorrichtung aus Fig. 1 in geöffnetem und geschlossenem Zustand und

Fig. 6

eine schematische Ansicht eines Fußelements der Sonnenschutzvorrichtung aus Fig. 1.

There are now various possibilities for designing and developing the teaching of the present invention in an advantageous manner. For this purpose, on the one hand to the claims subordinate to claim 1 and on the other hand to refer to the following explanation of preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawings. In conjunction with the explanation of the preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawings, also generally preferred embodiments and developments of the teaching are explained. In the drawing show

Fig. 1

a schematic representation of an embodiment of a sunshade invention,

Fig. 2

an enlarged and sectional view of the area A in Fig.1 .

Fig. 3

a schematic view of a cover of a support rod of the sun protection device Fig. 1 in open and closed state,

Fig. 4

a schematic view of a cover of a - leading a pull-out roof element - roof bar of the sunshade Fig. 1 in open and closed state,

Fig. 5

a schematic view of a cover of a roof bar of the sunshade Fig. 1 in open and closed state and

Fig. 6

a schematic view of a foot member of the sun protection device Fig. 1 ,

Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a sun protection device according to the invention. The sunshade device has a plurality of stand rods 10, which carry a roof construction of the sunshade device. The stand rods 10 are connected via crossbars 20, 30 with - the roof construction forming - roof bars 40, 50 connected. In order to provide sun protection or to provide shading, an extendable roof element 60 in the form of an extendable fabric roof 60 is provided. The fabric roof 60 is guided displaceably on the roof bars 40 in the longitudinal direction. The roof bars 40 represent insofar slide rails. The fabric roof 60 has a plurality - provided without reference numerals - cross struts with which the fabric roof is stretched and guided on the roof bars 40. To protect the fabric roof 60 in the undressed state is a - also provided with no reference - removable cover to protect the fabric roof mounted on the roof bars. This is on in Fig. 1 rear end of the roof bars 40, 50 mounted.

The stand rods 10, the crossbar bars 20, 30 and the roof bars 40, 50 are each assembled by a first rod member 101, 301, 401, 501 and by a second rod member 102, 302, 402, 502 separable. This is realized by a plug connection, the same as the stand rods, the crossbar bars and the roof bars associated cover in connection with Fig. 2 is described.

Due to the dismountable composition of the poles, the crossbars and the roof bars these can, for example, be easily handled in a transport by these are decomposed into rod elements. This facilitates handling due to the lower weight. In addition, the low packing dimensions also make transport much easier. At the bottom end of the rods 10 feet 70 are assigned to anchor the poles on the ground.

Fig. 2 shows an enlarged and sectional view of the area A in Fig. 1 , Therein, the connection area between the first rod member 101 and the second rod member 102 of a stand rod 10 is shown. The rod elements 101 and 102 are connected to each other by a plug connection and are first "put together" during assembly. In this case, one of the rod elements has an insertion section and the other rod element has a recess which corresponds in its internal dimensions to the outer dimensions of the insertion section. For additional security, the first rod element and the second rod element are secured to one another by fastening means provided without reference symbols. This is realized in the present embodiment by screws. For shielding the connection area between the first and the second rod element, a cover 103, 104 is provided. The cover consists of a first cover member 103 associated with the first rod member 101 and a cover member 104 associated with the second rod member 102. The cover members 103 and 104 can be latched together. As a result, the cover elements can be connected to each other in a simple manner and then released from each other again. To form the latching connection, the second cover element 104 has a wedge-shaped elevation 104a, and the first cover element 103 has a recess 103a complementary thereto.

As a result, a simple attachment of the rod elements is realized together.

In the closed state is formed by the cover, ie by the cover members 103, 104, a closed shell, as in the right part of Fig. 2 shown. Thus, the connection area is almost completely shielded or protected, so that no danger of injury emanates from the attachment means mounted in the connection area. As in the Fig. 2 right illustration can be seen, the cover is securely attached to the support rod 10, since the first cover member 103 and the second cover member 104 abut the fastening means. An accidental shifting or "slipping" of the cover, which would result in a possible risk of injury as a result of the release of the connection area, is thus effectively prevented. In addition, the connection area is thus effectively protected against external influences, such as dirt and weathering. At the same time, an aesthetic appearance is achieved.

The structural design of the connecting portions of the crossbars 20, 30 and the roof bars 40, 50 corresponds to the structural design of the connecting portion of the rods 10 described here, so that the relevant embodiments also apply to the crossbars 20, 30 and the roof bars 40, 50.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of a cover of a support rod of the sunshade device Fig. 1 in open and closed state. This is in Fig. 3 shown in a plan view. The first cover member 103 is associated with the first rod member 101 and the second cover member 104 is associated with the second rod member 102. The fastening means positioned in the connection region for fastening the first rod element 101 and the second rod element 102 can also be seen. In the in Fig. 3 left cover, the cover is open, ie, the first cover member 103 and the second cover member 104 are not yet connected. In the in Fig. 3 right illustration, the first cover member 103 and the second cover member 104 are already locked together.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic view of a cover of a - leading a pull-out roof element - roof bar of the sunshade Fig. 1 in open and closed state. As in both in Fig. 4 Presentations shown, each shown on the right side, the first rod member 401 and the second rod member 402 recesses or grooves for receiving the extendable roof element leading sliding bodies. The first rod member 401 and the second rod member 402 are already assembled and secured together by fasteners, namely screws. The first cover member associated with the first rod member 401 and the second cover member associated with the second rod member 402 are shown in FIG Fig. 4 left representation not yet connected. In the in Fig. 4 In the right-hand illustration, the first cover element and the second cover element are already latched to one another and form a closed envelope which shields or protects the connection region between the first rod element 401 and the second rod element 402. Thus, there is no danger of injury from the connection area. In addition, the connection area of external influences, such as dirt or weather conditions, protected.

Fig. 5 shows a schematic view of a cover of a roof bar of the sunshade Fig. 1 in open and closed state. Unlike the ones related to Fig. 4 described rod members 401 and 402, the rod members 501 and 502 shown here have no recesses for guiding sliding bodies of the extendable roof element. The first rod member 501 and the second rod member 502 are already assembled, ie mated together and secured by fasteners, namely screws together. To avoid repetition is on the comments to the under Fig. 4 The first rod member 401 and the second rod member 402, which are also applicable to the first rod member 501 and the second rod member 502 of the present FIG.

Fig. 6 shows a schematic view of a foot member of the sunshade device Fig. 1 , The stand rod 10, namely the second rod member 102, is assigned at the bottom end a foot element 702 for anchoring the stand rod on the ground. The anchoring takes place through the foot element 702 associated fastener 703. These are realized in the present embodiment as pegs 703. The foot element 702 is fastened to the second rod element 102 by means of screws (not visible in the present figure). For shielding the foot element 702 and the fastening element 703, which possibly protrudes from the foot element 702, a foot cover 701 is assigned to the second rod element 102. This surrounds the second rod member 102 and is displaceable on the rod member 102 in its longitudinal direction. For mounting purposes, the foot cover 701 may be removed from the foot member 702 along the second rod member 102 to mount or remove fastener 703. After completion of assembly or disassembly, the foot cover 701 again - in Fig. 6 - Be moved "down" so that the foot cover 701 rests on the foot member 702. Trip hazards or other risks of injury emanating from the foot element 702 or fasteners 703 are thus effectively eliminated. The foot member 702 and the fastening means 703 are protected from dirt and other external influences. Furthermore, an aesthetic appearance of the foot or the foot element is achieved. Due to the displaceable design of the foot cover 701 on the lower rod member 102 a captive assignment is realized.

With regard to further advantageous embodiments of the sun protection device according to the invention reference is made to avoid repetition to the general part of the specification and to the appended claims.

Finally, it should be expressly pointed out that the above-described embodiments of the sunshade device according to the invention are merely for the purpose of discussion of the claimed teaching, but do not limit these to the exemplary embodiments.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

stand rods

20, 30

Cross support bar

40, 50

roof rack

60

Roof element, fabric roof

70

foot

101, 201, 301, 401, 501

first rod element

102, 202, 302, 402, 502

second rod element

103

first cover element

103a

recess

104

second cover element

104a

survey

701

foot cover

702

foot element

703

Fasteners, herring

Claims (11)

Sun protection device, preferably gazebo or tent, more preferably garden gazebo, with a roof construction comprising a plurality of roof bars (40, 50) and a plurality of stand rods (10) connected to the roof bars (40, 50) and supporting the roof structure,
characterized in that the stand rods (10) and / or the roof bars (40, 50) by a first rod member (101, 401, 501) and a second rod member (102, 402, 502), in particular by means of a plug-in, assembled are dismantled and in that in the connection region between the first (101, 401, 501) and the second rod element (102, 402, 502) a cover (103, 104) for the connection region of the rod elements (101, 102, 401, 402, 501, 502) is provided. Sunshade device according to claim 1, characterized in that the stand rods (10) and the roof bars (40, 50) are connected by means of a crossbar (20, 30) and that the crossbar (20, 30) by a first rod member (201, 301) and a second rod member (301, 302), in particular by means of a plug-in connection, is assembled dismantled. Sunshade device according to claim 2, characterized in that in the connecting region between the first (201, 301) and the second rod member (202, 302) of the crossbar (20, 30) a cover for the connection region of the rod elements (201, 202, 301, 302 ) is provided. Sunshade device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cover (103, 104) by a first, the first rod member (101, 201, 301, 401, 501) associated cover member (103) and a second, the second rod member (102, 202, 302, 402, 502) associated cover member (104) is formed and that the first (103) and the second cover member (104) are latched together. Sun protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that for configuring the latching connection, the second cover element (104) a preferably wedge-shaped projection (104a) and the first cover member (103) has a complementary recess (103a). Sun protection device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that by the cover (103, 104) a closed shell is formed. Sunshade device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the roof construction has a pull-out roof element (60), in particular an extendable fabric roof (60), which is slidably guided on at least two roof bars (40). Sunshade device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the roof construction has a preferably removable roof element cover for protecting a roof element (60), in particular a fabric roof (60), from the weather in the non-extended state. Sun protection device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the stand rod (10), in particular the second rod member (102) of the stand rod (10), a foot member (702) for anchoring the stand rod (10) by fastening means (703) on Underground is assigned. Sunshade device according to claim 9, characterized in that the foot element (702) is assigned a foot cover (701) shielding the foot element (702). Sun protection device according to claim 10, characterized in that the foot cover (701) at least partially surrounds the stand rod (10), in particular the second rod element (102) of the stand rod (10) and in the longitudinal direction of the stand rod (10), in particular in the longitudinal direction of the second Rod element (102), is displaceable.

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