ES1248365U - Awning drive device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Awnings actuation device, with a bar (2) ending in a hook (3) configured to connect to the operator of an awning, characterized in that it comprises a handle (1) with a motor (4) that rotates in two directions connected to the bar (2) and commanded by a switch (41), a battery (6) for the motor supply (4) and some poles (7) for recharging the battery (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Awning drive device

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present application refers to an awning actuation device with improvements regarding the comfort of use, allowing the operation to be simple, fast, comfortable and elegant. It allows the awnings to be operated regardless of the physical conditions or the position in which the user has to be placed.

It is applicable in the field of building and sun protection.

STATE OF THE ART

There are several ways to extend awnings and covers that protect from the sun. In some cases, the awnings are arranged on a guide and a trolley allows them to move around it. In another, a series of elastic arms tighten the awning, so that the length of the free awning is what defines the size of the awning.

In the first case, the use of motors that move the awning is frequent. In the other case, it is more frequent, due to cost reduction, to use manual means. These start from an actuator that must be rotated from the ground by a user. For this there is a crank with double bend. However, this crank is large and difficult to handle. Once used it is necessary to store it, so that it does not hang, and its size and weight complicates movements.

In other cases, the awnings are arranged in windows and it is necessary for the user to look out of it to hook the crank on the actuator, and stay in a dangerous position while moving the awning.

The applicant is not aware of any awning actuation device similar to the invention or that allows solving these problems.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of an awning driving device according to the first claim. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.

The awning actuation device is of the type that has a bar ending in a hook configured to connect to the awning actuator. The awning model will therefore define the hook model to be used. The device also comprises a handle with a double-turn motor connected to the bar. That is, it rotates the bar along a longitudinal axis. The motor is commanded by a switch and powered by a motor power battery. The handle also has a battery recharge poles. The poles are arranged at different points or heights so that they can be connected to a charging station, such as the one that can be arranged on a handle holder. This support will be configured to be fixed to an external surface, such as a wall, a column, etc.

For cases where the awning offers a lot of resistance, at least initially, it is preferred that the motor is connected to the bar through a transmission with at least two gears in one direction of rotation. Preferably with two gears in both directions of rotation (easier to build and more efficient).

In a preferred embodiment, the bar is telescopic and is made up of a series of sections blocked in rotation but longitudinally movable. For example, each leg may have one or more protrusions and one or more grooves to overlap the adjacent legs. They can also be non-circular section sections.

The stand can complement its function with other features. For example, it can include a lamp, a mobile charging station via USB or a speaker.

Other variants are seen in the rest of the memory.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Perspective view of an example of a handle with the bar half deployed.

Figure 2: Schematic section of the previous example.

Figure 3: Cross section of the overlapping of two sections of the bar.

Figure 4: Perspective view of the insertion of the handle and the bar in the support.

MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention is briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The embodiment shown in the figures consists of a handle (1), which has been shown as cylindrical, as it is the most practical solution. The handle (1) has, at one end, an extendable bar (2) ending in a hook (3). The bar (2) is telescopic and the different sections (21) are locked in rotation, so that they can slide longitudinally on each other, but cannot rotate. For example, each section (21) can be made to have projections (22) towards the outside and grooves (23) towards the inside, or vice versa. Each projection overlaps the grooves of the adjacent section (21).

A motor (4) is connected to the bar (2) to make it rotate along a longitudinal axis. One or more switches (41) will indicate the direction of rotation.

Preferably the engine (4) will have a transmission (5) with at least two gears. In this way, the bar (2) can be rotated with different speeds and different torques in each direction. The gears can be changed manually with a lever (51) or automatically.

The handle (1) also includes a battery (6) and two recharging poles (7). The poles (7) appear at two different points on the handle (1) to contact a recharging station (8).

The recharging station (8) of this embodiment is shown in figure 4. It comprises a support (9) of the handle (1) that in use will be fixed to a wall or solid surface to store and protect the handle (1). This support (9) is configured so that, when the handle (1) is inserted, the poles (7) are perfectly aligned in the recharging station (8).

In the figure, the support (9) is also cylindrical, to also conform to the shape of the handle (1). It should be considered that the shape of the support (9) is also variable, since it only has to be able to correctly hold the handle (1).

The support (9) can have other functions such as a lamp (10), a mobile charging station via USB, a wired or wireless speaker, etc.

In use, the user extracts the handle (1) from the support (9), unfolds the bar (2) to the desired length and hooks it on the awning. Press the start switch with the desired direction of rotation to pick up or release the awning. If the motor (4) cannot handle the awning, it is possible to change gear to increase the torque.

Once the final position is reached, collect the bar (2) again and put the handle (1) back into the support (9), which will then recharge.

battery charging (6) to extend its life.

Claims (1)

1- Awnings actuation device, with a bar (2) finished off with a hook (3) configured to connect to the operator of an awning, characterized in that it comprises a handle (1) with a motor (4) that rotates in two directions connected to the bar (2) and commanded by a switch (41), a battery (6) for the motor supply (4) and some poles (7) for recharging the battery (6). 2- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a support (9) of the handle (1) configured to be fixed to an external surface, with a recharging station (8) configured to contact the poles (7) when the handle (1) is in the holder (9). 3- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the motor (4) is connected to the bar (2) through a transmission (5) with at least two gears in one direction of rotation. 4- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle (1) is cylindrical. 5- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bar (2) is telescopic and consists of a series of sections (21) blocked in rotation but longitudinally movable. 6- Device, according to claim 5, characterized in that each section (21) has a projection (22) and a slot (23) to interweave in the adjacent sections (21). 7- Device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the support (9) comprises a lamp (10). 8- Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the support (9) comprises a mobile charging station via USB or a speaker.