Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
  • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
  • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
  • A45B2023/0093—Sunshades or weather protections of other than umbrella type
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
  • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
  • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
  • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
  • A45B2200/1018—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with illuminating devices, e.g. electrical
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
  • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
  • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
  • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
  • A45B2200/1027—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with means for generating solar energy
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
  • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
  • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
  • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
  • A45B2200/1036—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with means for promoting air movement, e.g. ventilation holes, fans, ventilators, special shape for ventilation, suction means
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
  • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
  • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
  • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
  • A45B2200/1045—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with a misting device having at least one nozzle for spraying a fluid, e.g. water
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
  • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
  • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
  • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
  • A45B2200/1072—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with other sunshades, awnings or tents

Definitions

• PROTECTION DEVICE SUCH AS A PARASOL AND SET OF SUCH CONNECTED DEVICES
• the invention relates, in general, to the technical field of parasols, in particular intended to protect against the sun and/or rain.
• the invention relates more specifically to such umbrellas that are at least partly self-sufficient in energy, that is to say configured to be able to restore energy.
• the solar-powered parasol is a type of sunshade that has a solar-powered lighting source, thus providing illumination during activities at times when light is limited.
• the solar powered sunshade can provide lighting in very low light situations, when the weather is bad or it is dark, the solar powered lighting cannot work continuously in the absence of sunshine. If applicable, the use of an external power source for lighting also remains impractical.
• the invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art by proposing in particular a solution making it possible to offer satisfactory protection against the weather, in particular the sun, rain, hail and/or snow, while offering improved comfort, even advanced additional features.
• a protective device such as a parasol comprising at least one mast defining a vertical axis of reference extending between a lower end portion comprising at at least one foot configured to be anchored to the ground and an upper end portion to which is fixed at least one sheltering platform configured to protect at least one user located below in a deployed position
• the protection device comprising means for generating energy to generate electrical energy to supply at least one electrical battery, and configured to supply electrical energy to at least one electrical equipment item of the protection device, the energy generating means, the electrical battery and the electrical equipment interconnected in an electrical circuit of the protection device
• the sheltering platform comprising an edge delimiting a closed contour and comprising: mechanical connection means configured to mechanically and in a sealed manner connect at least a part of the edge of the sheltering platform to at least one part of an edge of a platform housing an adjacent protective device; And electrical connection means configured to ensure a transfer of electrical energy between the electrical circuit of the protection device and at least one electrical circuit of the adjacent protection device.
• such a protection device allows a group of users to ensure protection against bad weather and weather conditions normally unfavorable to outdoor activities over a larger area without interruption, making it possible to pass from the shelter offered by a sheltering platform to another shelter offered by an adjacent sheltering platform when they are used together, or to park on the surfaces of the peripheries of the sheltering platforms without necessarily exposing themselves to bad weather such as rain, hail, snow and under the sun.
• electrical connection means making it possible to connect electrical circuits of protection devices together, makes it possible to form a global electrical network of a set of several protection devices, for example to overcome the failure of a component of the electrical circuit of one of the protection devices, or to share the electrical energy accumulated in the electrical batteries and to standardize the use of electrical equipment in the entire surface covered by the set of protection devices protection.
• the energy generation means comprise at least one photovoltaic sensor integral with the sheltering platform and oriented in the deployed position, upwards on a side opposite the mast with respect to the sheltering platform .
• a source of energy is particularly effective, simple and light.
• the energy generating means comprise at least one gutter and a hydraulic turbine located at least partly on the path of the gutter so as to conduct the rainwater by gravity flow towards the hydraulic turbine to drive it in rotation, preferably around the reference axis.
• the water, once drained, is preserved by being stored in a container provided for this purpose, making it possible, for example, to ballast the protection device.
• the means for generating energy comprise at least one wind generator secured to the sheltering platform, and placed above the sheltering platform in the deployed position, an axis of rotation of the wind turbine being preferably parallel to the reference axis of the mast, preferably coincident with the reference axis of the mast.
• the mast comprises a hollow structure delimiting an interior space housing the gutter and having an inlet at its upper end portion and communicating with at least one opening of the platform housing the so that the rainwater flowing on the sheltering platform is guided, in a deployed position of the sheltering platform, towards the inlet to feed the gutter, the gutter preferably being delimited by the hollow structure of the mast.
• the sheltering platform is mounted tiltable with respect to the mast, the sheltering platform preferably being mechanically connected to the mast by a ball joint, the inclination of the sheltering platform, again preferably being electrically controlled by at least one electric actuator, for example a stepping motor.
• the protective device can thus pass from an extended position of the sheltering platform to a folded position for storing the sheltering platform.
• the inclination of the sheltering platform can also take intermediate angular steps between these two positions, for example to protect against bad weather whose trajectory does not follow the direction of the reference axis of the mast.
• the foot of the mast is integral with a mobile base, the electric battery being preferably integral with the mobile base so as to ballast the mast of the parasol, the base being preferably still provided with wheels.
• ballast we mean the vertical lowering of the center of gravity of the protective device, which is then more stable.
• the mast is also less stressed mechanically, which improves the life of the device.
• Such a mobile base makes it possible to move the protection device to the location desired by a user.
• the protection device comprises a plurality of photovoltaic sensors arranged in the form of at least one panel photovoltaic, the sheltering platform consisting of at least one of the photovoltaic panels.
• the electrical equipment(s) is (are) chosen from the following electrical equipment: at least one electric heating means, for example a heating resistor, at least an illuminating device, for example an LED lamp, at least one air conditioner, at least one fan, at least one fogger, at least one electrical outlet, at least one interface for charging an electrical device, for example a transmission medium for wireless charging, and at least one Internet access device, for example a WiFi terminal or a WiFi repeater.
• at least one electric heating means for example a heating resistor
• at least an illuminating device for example an LED lamp
• at least one air conditioner at least one fan
• at least one fogger at least one electrical outlet
• at least one interface for charging an electrical device for example a transmission medium for wireless charging
• at least one Internet access device for example a WiFi terminal or a WiFi repeater.
• the device is at least self-sufficient in energy.
• self-sufficient it is meant that the energy generation means allow operation without intermittence of the associated electrical equipment(s).
• the device may be in excess of electrical energy production.
• the mechanical connection means preferably comprise magnets configured to exert an attractive magnetic force, the magnets also preferably being electromagnets.
• the electrical connection means preferably comprise magnets configured to transmit and/or receive electrical energy, the magnets still preferably being electromagnets.
• the mechanical connection means and the electrical connection means are pooled.
• the term "shared" means that the element of the protective device ensuring the mechanical connection function and the element of the protective device ensuring the electrical connection function form one and the same element.
• the latter relates to a set of at least two protection devices characterized in that each protection device of the set is mechanically connected by the connection means mechanical to at least one other of the protection devices of the assembly and each protection device of the assembly is electrically connected by the electrical connection means to at least one other of the protection devices of the assembly.
• FIG. 1 an isometric view of a protection device according to one embodiment
• Figure 2 a side view of a protection device according to the same embodiment
• FIG. 3 a top view of the protection device according to the same embodiment
• FIG. 4 a sectional side view of the protection device according to the same embodiment
• Figure 5 a top view of a protection device according to another embodiment
• Figure 6 a detailed side view of a sheltering platform in an inclined position according to the same embodiment
• Figure 7 a detail view of a protective device base according to the same embodiment
• Figure 8 an isometric view of a set of protection device according to another aspect of the invention
• Figure 9 a side view of a protective device assembly according to another embodiment.
• FIG. 1 [Fig.l]) to 4 ([Fig.4]) is illustrated a protection device 1 according to one embodiment.
• “Protection” means the ability of the device to protect a user or a group of users from meteorological phenomena that limit outdoor activities, such as rain, snow, hail or even the sun.
• the protection device comprises a mast 10 defining a reference axis A parallel to the vertical Z.
• the mast 10 has a hollow shape, here generally cylindrical of revolution, although any other prismatic shape is possible.
• the mast 10 extends vertically between a lower end portion 11 and an upper end portion 12.
• the lower end 11 of the mast 10 comprises at least one foot 13 configured to be anchored to the ground.
• the foot 13 extends generally parallel to a horizontal plane X, Y orthogonal to the vertical axis Z.
• the foot 13 is secured to a base 131 supporting the mast 10, so as to be able to move at the convenience of a user or a group of users the protective device 1.
• the base is made mobile by means of two wheels 132 in contact with the ground, the protective device 1 of which should be tilted slightly. by tilting its mast 10 so that the wheels adhere to the ground.
• the protection device 1 comprises energy generating means 31 for generating electrical energy.
• the electrical energy generation means 31 comprise a wind turbine 314 integral with the sheltering platform 20. In the deployed position of the sheltering platform 20, an axis of rotation of the wind turbine 314 is parallel, and even coaxial with the reference axis A of the mast 10.
• the mast 10 further comprises a hollow structure 101 delimiting an interior space housing a gutter 312 of the energy generating means 31.
• the gutter 312 has an inlet 315 at its upper end portion and communicates with at least one opening of the sheltering platform 20 so that the rainwater flowing over the sheltering platform 20 is guided, in a deployed position of the sheltering platform 20, towards the inlet 315 to supply the gutter 312.
• Gutter 312 is here delimited by hollow structure 101 of mast 10. 'rainwater.
• a hydraulic turbine 313 forming one of the energy generating means 31.
• the rainwater rotates about the axis of reference to the hydraulic turbine 313 which thus generates electrical energy.
• the hydraulic turbine 313 is preferably a hydraulic turbine of the Pelton type.
• fins generating a vortex within the flow of rainwater can be housed within the gutter 312, the fins are preferably formed by the hollow structure 101 of the mast 10.
• the reservoir 316 is preferably included in the base 131.
• connection means can also be provided to connect a tank 316 to at least one adjacent tank 316 to create a water network of a set of protection device 1 interconnected.
• the electric power generation means 31 supply an electric battery 32.
• the electric battery 32 is preferably included on the protection device 1.
• the electric battery 32 is preferably secured to the base 131 of the foot 13.
• the battery 32 is thus inaccessible for a group of users of the protection device 1.
• such a positioning of the battery 32 also makes it possible to ballast the base 131.
• the protection device 1 is therefore more stable and the mast 10 is not stressed by the weight of the electric battery.
• the capacity of the electric battery 32 is dimensioned such that the protection device 1 is at least self-sufficient.
• the electric battery 32 is configured to supply electrical energy to at least one electrical device 33 in an electrical circuit.
• the electrical equipment 33 comprises, by way of example, at least one water mister nozzle 331 and an electrical outlet 332.
• the energy generation means 31 comprise at least one photovoltaic sensor 311 integral with the sheltering platform 20 and oriented in the deployed position, upwards on a side opposite the mast 10 with respect to the sheltering platform 20.
• the energy generation means 31 comprise a plurality of photovoltaic sensors 311 arranged in the form at least one photovoltaic panel, the sheltering platform 20 being constituted by at least one of the photovoltaic panels. In this configuration, the sheltering platform 20 is lighter, the stress on the mast 10 then being reduced.
• the photovoltaic panel 31 extends squarely. It is bordered along its four sides by heating devices or modules forming electrical equipment 33. On two opposite sides in pairs, the heating devices extend along the dimension of the edge of the photovoltaic panel 31 corresponding. On the two other sides, the heating devices extend along the dimension, on the one hand of the edge of the corresponding photovoltaic panel 31 and, on the other hand, of the two widths of the heating devices on either side of the sides adjacent. In this way, a square sheltering platform 20 is obtained, despite the fact that the edges 21 accommodate heating means.
• the heating modules therefore participate in sheltering the user and can be articulated to pivot around an axis parallel to the side of the associated photovoltaic panel 31 . It will be noted that these heating modules surround the photovoltaic panel 31 and can house other electrical equipment 33 in addition or as an alternative such as lighting etc.
• Figure 6 illustrates a detailed side view of the previous embodiment.
• the sheltering platform 20 is mounted tilting relative to the mast 10.
• the sheltering platform 20 is preferably mechanically connected to the mast 10 by a ball joint 102.
• the ball joint 102 is preferably produced by a toothed gear conical.
• a plane globally containing the sheltering platform 20 forms with the mast 10 any angle between 0° and 180°, the value of this angle being at the choice of the user.
• the positions of the sheltering platform 20 forming an angle of 0° and 180° with the mast 10 correspond to storage positions of the protection device 1. In these positions, the bulk volume of the protection device 1 is minimized.
• the inclination of the sheltering platform 20 is preferably electrically controlled by at least one electric actuator 104, for example an electric stepper motor or a servomotor.
• Figure 7 illustrates a detailed view of the movable base 131 according to the same embodiment.
• the base 131 is provided with a pair of wheels 132 allowing the mobility of the protection device 1 by a user.
• the base 131 defines a hollow structure housing the electric battery 32, said battery 32 being integral with the base 131.
• the hollow structure of the base 131 is accessible by a panel pivoting around a hinge, for example for a battery maintenance operation electric 32.
• the pivoting panel of the base 131 can be enriched with a security lock, for example a code lock.
• the base 131 has a cylindrical shape, for example, so that its upper vertical face can be ornamented, for example by a wooden plate, to form a table for the users of the protective device 1.
• the protective device 1 is used in combination with a protective device the adjacent to form an assembly 2.
• the sheltering platforms 20 and 20' each have at least one edge 21 and one edge 21' mechanically connected in a sealed manner by mechanical connection means 210.
• the mechanical connection means 210 comprise magnets, preferably electromagnets powered by the electric battery 32. Such a connection is reliable and makes it possible to guarantee sealing.
• edges 21 and 21 ' include electrical connection means configured for a transfer of electrical energy between the electrical circuits of the protection devices 1 and 1'.
• the edges 21 and 21' are in fact carried by the heating modules surrounding the photovoltaic panel 31 and are delimited by walls made of metallic material, which are therefore conductive. An electrical connection is therefore ensured when the edges 21, 21' are mechanically connected.
• electrical equipment 33' of the protection device 1' can for example be supplied with electrical energy by the battery 32 of the protection device 1.
• the electrical connection means 211 comprise magnets, preferably electromagnets. In this configuration, the mechanical connection means and the electrical connection means are pooled.
• connection of two adjacent edges 21, 21' at the level of a mechanical and electrical connection line 212, 213 of these two adjacent panels makes it possible to simply and effectively guarantee a seal in the mechanical connection and a electrical transmission.
• the assembly 2 is formed from a plurality of protection devices.
• assembly 2 forms a "line" of protection devices, but any other form of assembly 2 is possible.
• the associated protection devices in set 2 are protection devices 1 according to the same embodiment or else according to different embodiments.
• the electrical generation means 31 may comprise at least one photovoltaic sensor 311, a wind generator 314 and a gutter 312 associated with an electric turbine 313.
• the electrical connection means 211 can be used outside of a combination of several protection devices 1 in a set 2, for example to add additional electrical equipment 33, for example an electric heater.

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