ES1211216U - MODULAR COVER FOR EXTERIORS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular cover for exteriors, which extends along a longitudinal direction and comprises a plurality of modules (1, 2) mounted adjacently along the longitudinal direction, where the modules (1, 2) comprise two end modules (1) and interior modules (2) located between the two end modules (1), where each module (1, 2) comprises: a structure formed by joined profiles (3, 4); and some enclosures (5) mounted on the structure; the cover being characterized in that the profiles (3, 4) comprise main profiles (3), provided, at a first end, with first connections (6), intended to couple auxiliary profiles (4) provided with second connections (7), in correspondence with the first connections (6), for coupling the auxiliary profiles (4) in parallel to the main profiles (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

MODULAR COVER FOR OUTDOORS

DESCRIPTION

5 OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention can be included within the construction sector. In particular, the object of the invention is a modular outdoor deck, which can be used for various applications, such as: porch, terraces, swimming pools, etc.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The Spanish utility model ES1192260U (ALUMINIOS PIPOR, S.L) describes a modular pool cover. The cover described comprises a plurality of 15 modules aligned consecutively along a longitudinal direction, where each module comprises: support structure, comprising legs at least at the outermost end of the most extreme modules according to the longitudinal direction; and side enclosures and roof enclosure, mounted on the support structure, where each comprises a frame and at least one panel.

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The cover additionally incorporates gutters. In particular: a first gutter, for rainwater transport, in the upper part of the frame of the side walls; and a second gutter for rainwater drainage, which runs outside the support structure, and into which the first gutter flows.

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According to some example, the cover described also refers to some of the modules being longitudinally movable, to be collected behind adjacent modules.

30 DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention describes a modular outdoor deck, which can be used to cover swimming pools, such as porches, terraces, etc.

The modular cover of the invention extends along a longitudinal direction and comprises a plurality of modules mounted adjacently along the longitudinal direction, where the modules comprise two end modules, as well as additionally internal modules located between the two end modules. , 5 where each module comprises: a structure formed by joined profiles; and some enclosures mounted on the structures.

The cover is characterized in that the profiles comprise main profiles, provided, at a first end, with first connections, intended to couple auxiliary profiles 10 provided with second connections, in correspondence with the first connections, to couple the auxiliary profiles in parallel to the main profiles In this way, it is not necessary to size the profiles to the specific requirements of each roof, but profiles of predetermined dimensions are used, both for the main profiles, and for the auxiliary profiles that complement the 15 main profiles.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least some of the modules are telescopically movable. Each movable module may be housed inside or outside a contiguous module to which it is movable, whereby it will have respectively smaller or larger dimensions than said contiguous module to which it is movable, as well as the system additionally comprises guides on which the scrollable modules are movable.

The guides may be conventional guides, called surface guides, preferably mounted on the ground, although, in particular, longitudinal guides are preferred, preferably comprising:

- a central portion open superiorly; Y

- lateral portions arranged adjacent to the central portion,

where the movable modules comprise rods connected to a lower part 30 of the structure, and protruding below the structure to be housed in the central portion, as well as a lower end of at least some of the rods includes a stop, of larger dimension that the width of the central portion, to avoid lifting the modules; Y

where the structure of the movable modules has lower wheels mounted

to allow the movable modules to move on the lateral portions of the guide.

In other exemplary embodiments, the central portion is intended to be inserted into a corresponding friction made on a bearing surface, for example the ground.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, a set of said description is attached as an integral part of said description. Drawings where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

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Figure 1.- It shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a modular outdoor cover according to the invention, with a detail in which a gutter is shown.

20 Figure 2.- Shows a detail of an embodiment of the main profiles and auxiliary profiles.

Figure 3.- Shows a detail of the guides.

25 Figures 4A and 4B.- They show EPDM gaskets and felt gaskets, in two adjacent modules, according to a separate position (figure 4A) and according to a joint position (figure 4B).

Figure 5.- Shows an example of a folding front, with a detail in which rails are shown to fold down the front.

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Figures 6A, 6B and 6C.- They show two images in which examples of guides mounted on a wall are described. In particular, Figure 6A illustrates a plate with guides arranged on top of a wall, while Figure 6B illustrates a case with the guide plate mounted on the side of the wall, and Figure 6C illustrates an example of

guides fixed by means of a plate to the side wall of the wall.

Figure 7.- Shows a detail of the lower part of a sliding module mounted on guides.

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Figure 8.- Shows a detail of a plate on which the guides on which the movable modules move, according to one embodiment, are mounted.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

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Next, with the help of the attached figures 1-8, a detailed description of a preferred embodiment of a modular outdoor cover is provided, in accordance with the present invention.

The cover extends along a longitudinal direction and comprises a plurality of modules (1, 2) mounted adjacently along the longitudinal direction. Among the modules (1, 2) are distinguished: extreme modules (1) and interior modules (2). Each module (1, 2) comprises a structure formed by joined profiles (3, 4), in which enclosures (5) are mounted. The profiles (3, 4) are preferably made of aluminum. The enclosures (5) are preferably of the glazing type, which can comprise various materials, such as: laminated glass, cellular polycarbonate, compact polycarbonate, etc., as well as different thicknesses, from 4 mm to 32 mm. To prevent the enclosure (5) from getting wet, the structure can incorporate in its profiles (3, 4) superiorly arranged about 25 water vents (22), protruding outwards, and mounted with an outward slope.

The roof stands out because the profiles (3, 4) have a configuration that allows the manufacturing of the structure to be adapted to the dimensions of the modules (1, 2) and of the roof, as explained below. In particular, the profiles (3, 4) comprise main profiles (3), which are characterized by comprising, at a first end, first connections (6), such that first tabs for example, to be able to couple auxiliary profiles (4), provided with second connections (7), such as second tabs for example, in correspondence with the first connections (6), for

couple the auxiliary profiles (4) in parallel to the main profiles (3). In this way, it is not necessary to design individualized profiles (3, 4) depending on the dimensions of the roof in general and the modules in particular. On the contrary, the roof structures with smaller dimensions only incorporate the 5 main modules (3), while, when it is necessary to build structures for modules and / or roofs of larger dimensions (in general, of solicitations), the profiles will be used main (3) and, coupled to said main profiles (3), the auxiliary profiles (4), where the main profiles (3) can be manufactured in various dimensions. The combination of main profiles (3) and auxiliary profiles 10 (4) allows, in a simple and economical way, to manufacture modules (1, 2) that enable

covered with an increased light, up to 25 m.

According to a preferred example of the cover, at least some of the modules (1, 2) are telescoping, that is, each of the 15 modules (1, 2) movable has dimensions compatible with modules (1, 2) contiguous, to allow relative displacement between modules (1, 2). In particular, the modules (1, 2) can have increasing dimensions, so that a module (1, 2) that moves has a smaller size than a module (1, 2) towards which it moves, or on the contrary , the modules (1, 2) can have decreasing dimensions 20, so that a module (1, 2) that moves has a size larger than a module (1, 2) to which it moves. To facilitate the movement of the movable modules (1, 2), the cover additionally incorporates guides (8), on which the movable modules (1, 2) move. According to a preferred example, the guides (8) can extend along the entire length of the cover, to allow the displacement of the selectively movable modules (1, 2) to one end or another end to Will.

The guides (8) are longitudinal guides, preferably metal, comprising:

- a central portion (9) open superiorly; and 30 - lateral portions (10) arranged adjacent to the central portion (9),

where the movable modules (1, 2) comprise stems (11) connected to a lower part of the structure, and protruding below the structure to be housed in the central portion (9), as well as a lower end of at least some of the stems (11) includes a stop (12), of dimension greater than the width of the

central portion (9), to avoid lifting the modules (1, 2).

Likewise, the structure has internally mounted wheels (13) to allow the modules (1, 2) to move on the lateral portions (10) of the guide (9). The 5 wheels (13) are preferably nylon, in particular, high density nylon, and can be arranged individually or be part of a respective two-wheel tandem (13). For example, for modules (1, 2) of width not exceeding 12 m and / or length not exceeding 2.7 m, it may be sufficient to have four wheels (13) per module (1, 2), that is, on each front and rear end, a wheel (13) on each side of the guide (8), while for modules (1, 2) of width and / or greater length, each wheel (8) is replaced by a tandem of two wheels (13) as shown in Figure 7.

On the other hand, the stop (12) may preferably comprise a bearing, which facilitates movement and guidance of the movable modules (1, 2). The use of wheels (13) and, above all, the inclusion of stops (12) of the bearing type, allow that the movable modules (1, 2) can be moved manually, with a reduced effort, either by a single person or for two people If desired, the displacement of the movable modules (1,2) can be motorized.

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The guides (8) are preferably inserted in the support ground, which does not hinder the traffic. Likewise, since the modules (1, 2) roll on the guides (8), the displacement is not affected by uneven problems or poor execution of the flooring. On the other hand, preferably, the lateral portions 25 (10) of the guides (8) are configured to dislodge rain water towards the outside of the roof, preventing water from accessing the innermost area protected by the roof, and therefore avoiding the corresponding inconveniences.

There are several possibilities for the displacement of the modules (1, 2) 30 telescopic displacements. According to a first example, all other modules (1, 2) are movable towards an end module (1), to be collected on said end module (1), preferably coplanar. According to a second example, all the interior modules (2) are movable to a corresponding one of the end modules (1), there are two blocks of modules

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interiors (2): those of a first group, which are on a first side, and which are movable towards the end module (1) located on said first side; while those of a second group, which are on a second side of the sides, are movable towards the end module (1) located on said second side. According to a third example, the inner modules (2) of one side are movable towards the end module (1) of said side, and the rest of the inner modules (2) are not movable. Other examples may be possible. In any case, the end module (1) to which other modules (1, 2) move can be non-movable, although it can also be displaceable to the outside, so that all modules (1, 2) can be carried Moveable together and provide more free space. Preferably, the guides (8) may extend along the entire length of the cover, so that any module (1, 2) can be movable to any position.

The structure of the modules (1, 2) comprises, as indicated above, a set of profiles (3, 4), both for the case of modules (1, 2) telescopically configured and for those that are not telescopic. In particular, the profiles (3, 4) of the structure of each module (1, 2) preferably define two frames located in opposition and connected along the longitudinal direction. It is preferred that each portico comprises a slightly domed shape, with frames of five vertices or alternatively seven vertices. This also corresponds to different variants, called "straight line design" and "polygonal design", where the straight line design refers to the porches comprising straight side legs, while the polygonal design refers to the porches comprising legs layered In particular, the straight-line design corresponds to five vertices frames and the polygonal design refers to seven vertices frames.

On the other hand, the profiles (3, 4) that form the structures of the modules (1, 2) are fixed to each other, preferably by means of welding. Preferably, the welded profiles (1,2) are further reinforced by brackets (not shown), preferably interior, for example in high density aluminum. A welded joint reinforced by brackets has greater rigidity and strength than an integral section of aluminum. To conceal the weld and, where appropriate, bolted joints, beautifiers (not shown) can be included.

According to preferred examples, the end modules (1) comprise front panels (14) in the outermost frames to, where appropriate, allow access or ventilation. The configuration of the front panels (14) can be very varied. In particular, in the front 5 (14) of the movable end modules (1) there may be opening elements, such as: folding doors of the booklet type (15). On the other hand, the entire front (14) can be foldable together. On the other hand, in the fronts (14) of non-movable end modules (1), opening elements can be mounted such as: folding doors of the booklet type (15), as well as sliding doors (not 10 represented) in several rails and in several sheets, panic doors (not shown), glass curtains (not shown), and / or sliding glass (not shown). The incorporation of folding opening elements in the front (14) favors ventilation and prevents accumulation of condensation on the roof. Also in the side enclosures various opening elements can be included, such as two-leaf sliding doors (not shown) or panic doors (not shown). According to another case, the front panels (14) can be foldable, moving along rails (16, 17), to overcome obstacles when the modules (1, 2) move. In particular, a vertical rail (16) can be arranged to guide the lower part of the front (14) and a horizontal rail (17) to guide the upper part of the front (14). Preferably, the sides of at least one of the movable modules (1, 2) may comprise sliding doors, so that if said movable module (1, 2) comprises at least two sheets, at least one of the two sheets is sliding.

25 Preferably, the guides (8) can be mounted, either on the pavement, either on the upper part of walls (18), or on a lateral surface of walls (18). On the other hand, the guides (8) can be additionally practiced, for any of the indicated possibilities, on one or several plates (23). More specifically, the guides (8) may be directly practiced on the ground, or, more preferably, there may be one or more plates (23) arranged on the pavement, on which the guides (8) are configured. On the other hand, in the case that the guides (8) are arranged on top of a wall (18), it is preferred to include one or more plates (23) with guides (8), either with the plates (23 ) confined within the width of the wall (18), or alternatively with the plates (23)

protruding from the width dimensions of the wall (18), either towards the inside or outside of the roof. In the case where the plate (23) or the plates (23) protrude from the width of the wall (18), it may be necessary to include support elements (25), such as brackets. Finally, the guides (8) can be mounted on the side wall of the wall (18). In this case, the guides (8) can be directly fixed on the side wall of the wall (18), or alternatively they can be practiced on a plate (23) fixed to the side wall of the wall (18), as shown in Figure 6C. In any of the cases described, the guides (8) may be provided with a certain inclination to allow rainwater to be removed.

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On the other hand, at least one of the end modules (1) can be fixed frontally to a facade (not shown) or to a wall or wall.

To provide tightness between the modules (1, 2), you can use first

15 joints (19), of EPDM, and second joints (20), of felt, for example of high density. In particular, the first joints (19) may be on the internal or external edges of two adjacent modules (1, 2), while the second joints (20) may be located in intermediate areas of the adjacent modules (1, 2) . In this way, two insulating chambers (21) are created in the joints between adjacent modules (1, 2).

20 Additionally, the modules (1, 2) can incorporate third seals (24), also of EPDM preferably, on the lateral portions (10), of the guides (8), both internally and externally, which fulfill a double function: both of thermal insulation, as protection against the entry of rainwater.

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Claims (21)

1.- Modular outdoor cover, which extends along a longitudinal direction and comprises a plurality of modules (1, 2) mounted adjacently 5 along the longitudinal direction, where the modules (1, 2) comprise two end modules (1) and interior modules (2) located between the two end modules (1), where each module (1, 2) comprises: a structure formed by joined profiles (3, 4); and enclosures (5) mounted on the structure; the cover being characterized in that the profiles (3, 4) comprise profiles 10 main (3), provided, at a first end, with first connections (6), intended for coupling auxiliary profiles (4) provided with second connections (7), in correspondence with the first connections (6), for coupling the profiles auxiliary (4) in parallel to the main profiles (3). 15 2. Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 1, characterized because it additionally incorporates the auxiliary profiles (4) connected in parallel to the main profiles (3), by means of the first connections (6) and the second connections (7). 20 3. Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 1, characterized because at least some of the modules (1, 2) are telescopically movable, where the cover additionally comprises guides (8) on which the movable modules (1, 2) are movable. 4. Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 3, characterized because the guides (8) are longitudinal guides, comprising: - a central portion (9) open superiorly; Y - lateral portions (10) arranged adjacent to the central portion (9), where the movable modules (1, 2) comprise stems (11) connected to a 30 lower part of the structure, and protruding below the structure to stay in the central portion (9), as well as a lower end of at least some of the stems (11) includes a stop (12), of larger dimension that the width of the central portion (9), to avoid lifting the modules (1, 2); and where the structure of the movable modules (1, 2) is mounted inferiorly wheels (13) to allow the movable modules (1, 2) to move on the lateral portions (10) of the guide (8). 5. - Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 4, characterized in that the wheels (13) are arranged individually or are part of a respective two-wheel tandem (13). 6. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the stop (12) comprises a bearing, 10 to facilitate movement and guidance of the displaceable modules (1, 2). 7. - Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 4, characterized in that the guides (8) are arranged on a support surface that is selectable between: a terrain; an upper part of a wall (18), and a side wall of a wall 15 (18). 8. - Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 7, characterized in that the central portion (9) is intended to be inserted in a corresponding friction made on the support surface. twenty 9. - Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that it comprises one or more plates (23) arranged at least partially between the guides (8) and the support surface 10. Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 9, characterized in that the support surface is the top of a wall (18) and the plate or plates (23) are confined within the width of the wall (18). 11. - Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 9, 30 characterized in that the support surface is the top of a wall (18) and the plate or plates (23) protrude from the width dimensions of the wall (18). 12. - Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 11, characterized in that it further comprises support elements (25) of the plates (23), towards the inside or outside of the cover. 13. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 3-12, characterized in that all other modules (1, 2) are 5 movable to one of the end modules (1), to be collected on said end module (1). 14. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 3-12, characterized in that all interior modules (2) are 10 movable to a corresponding one of the end modules (1), there are two blocks of interior modules (2): those of a first group, which are on a first side, and which are movable towards the end module (1) located in said first side; while those of a second group, which are on a second side, are movable towards the end module (1) located on said second side. fifteen 15. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 3-12, characterized in that the inner modules (2) consist of: movable inner modules (2), located on the same side, and which are movable towards the end module (1) of said side, and interior modules (2) not 20 scrollable 16. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 13-15, characterized in that the end module (1) to which other modules (1, 2) are moved, can be moved outwards, so that carry off 25 all modules (1,2) can be moved together and provide more free space. 17. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 13-15, characterized in that the end module (1) to which other modules (1, 2) move is not movable. 30 18. - Modular outdoor covering, according to claim 17, characterized in that at least one of the non-movable end modules (1) is fixed frontally to a facade or to a wall or wall. 19. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 3-18, characterized in that the sides of at least one of the movable modules (1, 2) can comprise sliding doors, wherein said module (1, 2 ) movable comprises at least two sheets and where at least one of 5 the two sheets is sliding. 20. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the movable end modules (1) comprise a front (14) which in turn comprises opening elements, which 10 comprise folding doors of booklet type (15). 21. - Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 19, characterized in that the front (14) of a movable external module (2) is collapsible as a whole. fifteen 22. - Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 19-21, characterized in that the movable end modules (2) comprise: - at least one vertical rail (16) to guide the lower part of the front (14), and 20 - a horizontal rail (17) to guide the upper part of the front (14), to allow the front (14) to move along said rails (16, 17) and to be foldable to overcome obstacles during the displacement of the movable end module (1). 23.- Modular outdoor cover, according to claim 17, characterized in that the fronts (14) of the non-movable modules (1, 2) comprise opening elements such as: folding doors of the booklet type (15), such as sliding doors in several rails and in several leaves, panic doors, curtains of glass, and / or sliding glass. 30 24. Modular outdoor cover, according to any one of claims 1-23, characterized in that it further comprises: - EPDM gaskets (19) on the internal and / or external edges of adjacent modules (1, 2); Y - felt joints (20) located in intermediate areas of said modules (1, 2) contiguous; to define two insulating chambers (21) between adjacent modules (1, 2). 25. - Modular outdoor deck, according to any one of the 5 claims 1-24 characterized in that it further comprises third seals (24), on the lateral portions (10), of the guides (8), both internally and externally, for thermal insulation and protection against rainwater ingress. 26. - Modular outdoor deck, in accordance with any one of the 10 claims 1-25, characterized in that the structure of the modules (1, 2) it additionally incorporates in profiles (3, 4) located superiorly some watersheds (22) that protrude towards the outside and that are arranged in slope towards the outside.