ES1251769U

ES1251769U - SAFETY DISTANCE MARKING DEVICE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Publication number: ES1251769U
Application number: ES202031150U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Davo Ruben Hernandez
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-06-04
Filing date: 2020-06-04
Publication date: 2020-08-26
Anticipated expiration: 2030-06-04
Also published as: ES1251769Y

Abstract

Safety distance marker device that, applicable to be fixed to a post (2) or similar vertical element, for example the central leg of a bar table (3) or the mast of an umbrella (4), to a variable height (h) from the ground, it is characterized by comprising a luminous medium (1) that emits, throughout its perimeter, a light that is projected defining a perimeter luminous mark (a) on the ground at a certain distance around the post (2) or element where it is fixed. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPCIÓNDESCRIPTION

DISPOSITIVO MARCADOR DE DISTANCIA DE SEGURIDADSAFETY DISTANCE MARKING DEVICE

OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un dispositivo marcador de distancia de seguridad.The invention, as expressed in the wording of the present specification, relates to a safety distance marker device.

El objeto de la presente invención recae en dispositivo que, aplicable para su incorporación a determinada altura en la pata central de una mesa de un bar o establecimiento público similar, al mástil de una sombrilla o a otro poste o elemento vertical similar, emite una luz sobre el suelo a una determinada distancia del poste donde está fijado en todo su perímetro, sirviendo como medio indicador para marcar una distancia de seguridad perimetral alrededor del elemento en que se instala, permitiendo graduar dicha distancia según convenga en cada caso.The object of the present invention lies in the device that, applicable for its incorporation at a certain height in the central leg of a table in a bar or similar public establishment, to the mast of an umbrella or to another similar pole or vertical element, emits a light on the ground at a certain distance from the post where it is fixed throughout its perimeter, serving as an indicator means to mark a perimeter safety distance around the element in which it is installed, allowing said distance to be adjusted as appropriate in each case.

CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNFIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de artículos, productos y dispositivos de protección, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de los destinados a marcar distancias de seguridad entre objetos y personas.The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of articles, products and protection devices, focusing particularly on the field of those intended to mark safety distances between objects and people.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Como es sabido, a raíz de la aparición de pandemias tal como la provocada por el virus de la COVID-19, se han ido estableciendo diferentes normativas de seguridad para evitar contagios. Entre dichas normativas, están las que limitan la distancia que debe existir entre personas en establecimiento públicos tales como bares y restaurantes, así como en playas, piscinas y otras zonas de ocio.As is known, as a result of the appearance of pandemics such as that caused by the COVID-19 virus, they have been established different safety regulations to avoid contagion. Among these regulations are those that limit the distance that must exist between people in public establishments such as bars and restaurants, as well as in beaches, swimming pools and other leisure areas.

El objetivo de la presente invención es, pues, proporcionar un medio práctico y sencillo para marcar fácilmente y de manera graduable, según convenga, la distancia de seguridad perimetral que debe existir alrededor de mesas, sombrillas u otros elementos en dichos establecimientos e instalaciones, con la ventaja de que, al tratarse de un sistema de marcado lumínico, es fácilmente apreciable en cualquier momento, que no se borra con la arena, que no se deteriora y que siempre queda visible, independientemente de la luz ambiental existente, tanto de día como de noche, así como independientemente de si se traslada o modifica la posición del elemento en que se instala.The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a practical and simple means to mark easily and in an adjustable manner, as appropriate, the perimeter safety distance that must exist around tables, umbrellas or other elements in said establishments and facilities, with the advantage that, as it is a light marking system, it is easily visible at any time, that it does not rub off with sand, that it does not deteriorate and that it is always visible, regardless of the existing ambient light, both during the day and at night, as well as regardless of whether the position of the element in which it is installed is moved or modified.

Por otra parte, y como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, cabe señalar que, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ningún dispositivo marcador de distancia de seguridad que presente unas características técnicas y estructurales iguales o semejantes a las que presenta el que aquí se reivindica.On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, at least by the applicant, the existence of any safety distance marking device that presents technical and structural characteristics equal or similar to those that presents the one claimed here.

EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNEXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

El dispositivo marcador de distancia de seguridad que la invención propone se configura como la solución idónea al objetivo anteriormente señalado, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que lo distinguen convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente descripción. The safety distance marker device that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution to the aforementioned objective, the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish it are conveniently collected in the final claims that accompany this description.

Concretamente, lo que la invención propone, como se ha apuntado anteriormente, es un dispositivo luminoso que se fija a un poste, por ejemplo a la pata central de una mesa de bar o al mástil de una sombrilla, o a otro elemento vertical similar, a una determinada altura, por ejemplo a unos 20 centímetros del suelo, de manera que emite, en todo su perímetro, una luz que se proyecta sobre el suelo a una determinada distancia alrededor del poste donde está fijado, sirviendo así como medio para marcar la distancia de seguridad que debe existir alrededor del elemento en que se ha instalado para cumplir las normativas que se hayan establecido para evitar contagios, especialmente en establecimientos públicos tales como bares y restaurantes o instalaciones de recreo como playas y piscinas.Specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is a luminous device that is fixed to a pole, for example to the central leg of a bar table or to the pole of an umbrella, or to another similar vertical element, to a certain height, for example about 20 centimeters from the ground, so that it emits, along its entire perimeter, a light that is projected on the ground at a certain distance around the post where it is fixed, thus serving as a means to mark the distance of security that must exist around the element in which it has been installed to comply with the regulations that have been established to avoid contagion, especially in public establishments such as bars and restaurants or recreational facilities such as beaches and swimming pools.

Para ello, y más específicamente, el dispositivo se configura, esencialmente, a partir de un soporte anular, preferentemente desmontable, adaptable y dotado de medios de fijación para sujetarlo a cualquier tipo de poste a la altura que convenga, en el que se integran una pluralidad de emisores de haces de luz, preferentemente tipo led, que podrán ser de uno o varios colores. Por su parte, la alimentación del dispositivo se efectúa, o bien a través de cable y enchufe de conexión a la red, o bien a través de una pila o batería recargable incorporada al efecto, en cuyo caso proporciona autonomía al dispositivo para permitir su instalación en cualquier lugar.For this, and more specifically, the device is configured, essentially, from an annular support, preferably removable, adaptable and equipped with fixing means to hold it to any type of post at the appropriate height, in which a plurality of emitters of light beams, preferably led type, which may be of one or more colors. For its part, the device is powered, either through a cable and plug connecting to the network, or through a built-in rechargeable battery or battery, in which case it provides autonomy to the device to allow its installation. anywhere.

Además, la distancia perimetral que marca el dispositivo alrededor del poste en que se instala es regulable, con tal de adaptarlo a la normativa, y al diámetro de la mesa o de la sombrilla, para lo cual, o bien se podrá modificar su posición, de modo que cuanto más alto se fije más amplia será la marca, o bien se podrá orientar la proyección de la luz que emiten los emisores que incorpora, de manera que cuanto más elevados, más amplio será el radio de la marca. In addition, the perimeter distance marked by the device around the pole where it is installed is adjustable, in order to adapt it to the regulations, and to the diameter of the table or umbrella, for which, either its position can be modified, so that the higher it is set, the wider the mark will be, or the projection of the light emitted by the emitters it incorporates can be oriented, so that the higher it is, the wider the mark's radius will be.

Finalmente, cabe destacar que, preferentemente, el dispositivo dispone de un interruptor para su activación de accionamiento manual, por lo que sólo emite luz cuando el usuario lo desea, por ejemplo en el momento en que se ocupa la mesa o en el momento de colocar la sombrilla en la playa.Finally, it should be noted that, preferably, the device has a switch for manual activation, so it only emits light when the user wishes, for example when the table is occupied or when placing the umbrella on the beach.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSDESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, un plano en el que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, to a drawing in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature the following has been represented:

La figura número 1.- muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva de un ejemplo de realización del dispositivo objeto de la invención, incorporado a la pata de una mesa, apreciándose la proyección de luz que define a su alrededor;Figure number 1.- shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the device object of the invention, incorporated into the leg of a table, appreciating the projection of light that it defines around it;

la figura número 2.- muestra una vista esquemática en perspectiva del dispositivo de la invención, en este caso incorporado al mástil de una sombrilla; yFigure number 2.- shows a schematic perspective view of the device of the invention, in this case incorporated into the mast of an umbrella; and

la figura número 3.- muestra una vista ampliada de un ejemplo de realización del dispositivo, apreciándose las principales partes y elementos que comprende.Figure number 3.- shows an enlarged view of an embodiment of the device, showing the main parts and elements it comprises.

REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización no limitativa del dispositivo marcador de distancia de seguridad de la invención, el cual comprende lo que se describe en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them an example of embodiment not limitation of the safety distance marker device of the invention, which comprises what is described in detail below.

Así, tal como se observa en dichas figuras, el dispositivo de la invención, comprende un medio luminoso (1) que se fija a un poste (2) o elemento vertical similar, por ejemplo la pata central de una mesa (3) de bar o el mástil de una sombrilla (4), a una altura (h) variable del suelo, por ejemplo a unos 20 centímetros, y que emite, en todo su perímetro, una luz que se proyecta definiendo una marca luminosa perimetral (a) sobre el suelo a una determinada distancia alrededor del poste (2) o elemento donde está fijado.Thus, as seen in said figures, the device of the invention comprises a light means (1) that is fixed to a post (2) or similar vertical element, for example the central leg of a bar table (3) or the mast of an umbrella (4), at a variable height (h) from the ground, for example about 20 centimeters, and which emits, around its perimeter, a light that is projected defining a perimeter luminous mark (a) on the ground at a certain distance around the post (2) or element where it is attached.

Para ello, de preferencia, dicho medio luminoso (1) comprende un soporte anular (5) en el que se integran una pluralidad de emisores de haces de luz (6), preferentemente tipo led, que pueden ser todos de un mismo color o varios colores distintos, que se proyectan definiendo la antedicha marca luminosa perimetral (a) en el suelo.For this, preferably, said light means (1) comprises an annular support (5) in which a plurality of emitters of light beams (6) are integrated, preferably LED type, which can all be of the same color or several different colors, which are projected defining the aforementioned perimeter luminous mark (a) on the ground.

Ventajosamente, el soporte anular (5) del medio luminoso (1) es desmontable, por ejemplo en dos partes acoplables entre sí, para poder colocarse y extraerse del poste (2).Advantageously, the annular support (5) of the light means (1) is removable, for example into two parts that can be coupled to each other, in order to be able to be placed on and removed from the post (2).

Dicho soporte anular (5) es adaptable a distintos diámetros y configuraciones del poste (2), por ejemplo al estar fabricado total o parcialmente de material elástico.Said annular support (5) is adaptable to different diameters and configurations of the post (2), for example as it is made totally or partially of elastic material.

Preferentemente, el soporte anular está dotado de unos medios de fijación rápida (7), por ejemplo a base de imanes, para sujetarlo al poste (2) a la altura que convenga, ya que normalmente las patas de mesa (3) y mástiles de sombrilla (4) suelen ser metálicos. Otros medios de fijación rápida (7) puede ser mediante una tira de velcro. Preferably, the annular support is provided with quick fixing means (7), for example based on magnets, to hold it to the post (2) at the appropriate height, since normally the table legs (3) and poles of umbrella (4) are usually metallic. Other means of quick fixing (7) can be by means of a velcro strip.

Preferentemente, para su alimentación eléctrica el medio luminoso (1) cuenta, o bien con cable y enchufe de conexión a la red, o bien con pilas o batería recargable incorporadas en un alojamiento (8) previsto al efecto para quedar convenientemente protegidas.Preferably, for its electrical supply, the light medium (1) has either a cable and a plug for connection to the mains, or with batteries or rechargeable battery incorporated in a housing (8) provided for this purpose to be suitably protected.

En cualquier caso, la marca luminosa perimetral (a) que proyecta el medio luminoso (1) en el suelo es de dimensión regulable, bien mediante la modificación de la altura en que se fija al poste (2), o bien mediante la orientación de los emisores de luz (6).In any case, the perimeter luminous mark (a) that projects the luminous medium (1) on the ground is adjustable in size, either by modifying the height at which it is fixed to the post (2), or by the orientation of the light emitters (6).

El aludido medio luminoso (1) dispone de un interruptor (9) de activación, preferentemente de accionamiento manual, para encenderlo sólo cuando convenga.The aforementioned light means (1) has an activation switch (9), preferably manually operated, to turn it on only when appropriate.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it.

Claims

1. - Safety distance marker device that, applicable to be fixed to a pole (2) or similar vertical element, for example the central leg of a bar table (3) or the mast of an umbrella (4), to a variable height (h) from the ground, it is characterized by comprising a luminous medium (1) that emits, throughout its perimeter, a light that is projected defining a perimeter luminous mark (a) on the ground at a certain distance around the post ( 2) or element where it is fixed.

2. - Safety distance marker device, according to claim 1, characterized in that said luminous means (1) comprises an annular support (5) in which a plurality of emitters of light beams (6) that are projected defining the perimeter light mark (a) on the ground.

3. - Safety distance marker device, according to claim 2, characterized in that the light emitters (6) are of the LED type.

4. - Safety distance marker device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the light emitters (6) are all of the same color.

5. - Safety distance marker device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the light emitters (6) are of several different colors.

6. - Safety distance marker device according to claim 2, characterized in that the annular support (5) is removable, to be able to be placed and removed from the post (2).

7. - Safety distance marker device according to any of claims 2 or 6, characterized in that the annular support (5) is adaptable to different diameters and post configurations (2).

8. - Safety distance marker device according to any of claims 2, 6 or 7, characterized in that the annular support (5) is equipped with means of quick fixation (7), to hold it to the post (2) at the height that is convenient.

9. - Safety distance marker device, according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it has power supply via cable and plug connection to the network.

10. - Safety distance marker device, according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it is powered by batteries or rechargeable battery incorporated in a housing (8) provided for this purpose.

11. - Safety distance marker device according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the perimeter luminous mark (a) that projects the luminous medium (1) on the ground is of adjustable dimension.

12. - Safety distance marker device according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it has an activation switch (9).