ES1288744U - Currency Convertible, Folding and Portable (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Convertible, folding and portable cabinet, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of flat and rigid rectangular panels jointly together by at least one side so that they can be carried to a deployed position of use, in which they make up a parallelepiped structure and create The passenger compartment, and a folded position of transport or storage in which they form a compact set of stacked panels that defines a rectangular configuration substantially flat, comprising, at least, a rear wall (3) composed of two panels, a roof (1) compound by two other panels, two lateral walls (2) also composed of respective panels; because the panels that form the lateral walls (2) and rear (3) are consecutively joined by one of its vertical sides by means of articulated joints to be able to fold into Zigzag, and one of the roof panels (1), at least, is united At the top of one of the side walls (2) also with an articulated connection, while on the opposite and rear side said ceiling (1), to fix it in the deployed position of use, binds to the other side wall (2) and the rear wall (3) by pressing closures (15); And because, in addition, it comprises one or more additional accessory elements that allow your transformation for use as an information or product sales room, or as a bus stop or bench for cultural or sporting events. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

CONVERTIBLE, FOLDING AND PORTABLE CABIN

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, refers to a convertible, foldable and portable passenger compartment that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail later.

The object of the present invention lies in a foldable and transportable passenger compartment, which in addition to its use as a protection element for an information point or product sales booth, by incorporating a seat element, can be converted into a bus stop or in a bench for cultural or sporting events, being able to protect its occupants from the sun, rain or wind, while constituting an optimal support on which to display advertising and/or information. These characteristics make it ideal for use in all kinds of events.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of folding structures, focusing specifically on the field of those intended for the formation of dwellings or booths for temporary, ephemeral or itinerant events of any kind, but particularly those intended for use as an information point for tourism, for example, as a booth for the sale of products, as a bench for different sporting events or the like, and as a bus stop.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The convertible passenger compartment object of the present invention has been designed, mainly, for use as an information point mainly intended for tourism, a booth for selling products, a bench for different events or a bus stop.

In all cases, the rooms to be used for such uses must be solid, rigid, light and easily transportable structures, capable of providing shelter and/or seating, being easy to remove once the activity is over.

In the case of information points, booths for selling products or bus stops, fixed structures are currently used, which are difficult to install and generate very high costs. They perfectly fulfill their function as shelters, but they do not provide the possibility of move them from one place to another easily and be able to assemble and disassemble them in a few minutes.

In the case of benches, they must be structures that are easy to transport and build, capable of providing a seat for the duration of the act for which they have been installed.

For this use, common benches or sidewalks are currently used that correctly fulfill their function of providing seating, but do not provide protection from inclement weather, such as sun, rain or wind.

On the other hand, there are already covered structures, but they are usually fixed installations or difficult to transport, and in the case of folding structures, they are usually made of textile materials or canvas, which makes them very fragile with respect to inclement weather, not very resistant and being able to cause a greenhouse effect, so they are impractical.

Finally, another negative aspect of the currently used folding booths or benches is that, as they are made of cloth or tarpaulin, they do not allow advertising to be fixed as well as in the case of a structure made of rigid and flat materials.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, at least on the part of the applicant, the existence of any other convertible, foldable and portable passenger compartment or invention of similar application is unknown, which has technical characteristics and structural equal or similar to those claimed here.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The convertible, foldable and portable passenger compartment that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution to solve the aforementioned problem, the characterizing details that make it possible and that conveniently distinguish it being included in the final claims that accompany this description.

Specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is a foldable and transportable passenger compartment, which in addition to its use as a protection element intended for an information point or product sales booth, incorporating a seat element can be become a bus stop or a bench for cultural or sporting events, being in any case capable of protecting its occupants from the sun, rain or wind, while constituting an optimal support on which to display advertising and/or information.

To this end, and more specifically, the passenger compartment is essentially made up of a series of flat and rigid panels that are hingedly joined together defining, at least, a folding rear wall, a folding roof, two folding sides and a front bar, all of them being joined together on at least one side so that, in an unfolded position of use, they form a parallelepiped structure that forms the passenger compartment, being suitable for sheltering several people, and in a folded position it forms a compact set of stacked panels that takes up minimal space for easy transport and storage.

Preferably, accessories can be incorporated into this basic model, also made up of flat or practically flat panels or pieces, in order to cover different needs, such as a front wall with a window-type hole and a rear door, or folding panels fixed to the sides, providing a support surface that can be used as a table or counter, thanks to which the cabin is transformed into a booth of the type that is used as a tourist information point or an exhibitor or product sales booth.

In another embodiment, a bench or stool or some folding boards fixed to the rear wall can be incorporated into the described basic model, providing a seating surface that allows the passenger compartment to be used as a bench, to be able to watch cultural and/or sporting events at rest and protected from inclement weather.

Preferably, both in the case of the folding tabletops that define a table and those that define a seat, they are associated with a mechanism of folding legs, so that in the folded position they are attached to said boards and in the unfolded position they offer adequate support. In addition, preferably, the folding panels are secured to the panels of the side or rear walls by means of fixings provided for this purpose, preventing them from falling forwards in the folded position.

Optionally, the basic model described can also have holes in the form of a window on one or both of its sides so that the structure has more visibility or ventilation, said window being able to be open or closed as needed.

The set of panels that make up the side walls and the rear wall of the passenger compartment are fixed by their upper area to the panels that define the roof or cover that protects all its occupants from both the sun and the rain or wind.

This roof is fixed, at least, on one of its sides to the upper edge of one of the side walls with articulated joints formed by fittings, while on the opposite and rear side it is joined to the other side wall and to the rear by means of locks. under pressure provided for this purpose.

In addition, preferably, the roof has a perimeter rubber gasket that fits into the union of the roof with the rear wall and the two side walls such that, together with some pressure fasteners, it makes the union completely hermetic and waterproof.

Likewise, preferably, in all the articulated joints between panels, made up of fittings in the form of a piano hinge, an adhesive waterproof tape is incorporated that prevents rain or wind from entering the interior of the passenger compartment.

Preferably, the panels that create the side walls incorporate, in their part lower front, height-adjustable legs so that the front part of the roof is higher, thus achieving that, in the event of rain, the water easily slides back.

It should be noted that the panels that make up the rear wall, sides, roof and front support of the passenger compartment, in addition to their protective function for the occupants, can also be used as advertising support where all kinds of decorations and directly printed advertising legends can be incorporated. or by any other appropriate means of securing, and can be applied both inside and outside the passenger compartment.

On the other hand, in order to facilitate the movement of the passenger compartment, in a preferred embodiment, it incorporates, on the outer face and lower part of one of its side walls, some wheels that facilitate its movement in the folded position.

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, a set of plans is attached to this description, as an integral part of it, in which for illustrative and non-limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic perspective view of an example of the convertible, foldable and portable passenger compartment object of the invention, specifically an example of the basic model represented in its position of use, showing the main parts and elements that it comprises;

Figure number 2.- Shows a schematic perspective view of the passenger compartment, according to the invention, shown in Figure 1, in this case represented in the folded phase;

Figure number 3.- Shows a schematic perspective view of the interior of the invention in a variant of the same transformed into a bench with a seat in its position of use;

Figure number 4.- Shows a schematic perspective view of the interior of the invention in a variant thereof transformed into an information point with a table in its position of use;

Figure number 5.- Shows a schematic perspective view of the front part of the passenger compartment of the invention in a variant thereof transformed into an information point with a front window, in its position of use;

Figure number 6.- Shows a schematic perspective view of the rear part of the passenger compartment transformed into an information point shown in Figure 5 in its position of use, showing the rear door;

Figure number 7.- Shows a schematic perspective view of the passenger compartment shown in Figures 5 and 6, represented in the folded phase;

Figure number 8.- Shows a schematic perspective view of another example of the passenger compartment object of the invention, in this case an example of a double basic model, represented in its position of use;

Figure number 9.- Shows a schematic perspective view of another example of the interior of the invention, in this case an example of the basic model with side windows;

Figure number 10.- Shows a perspective view of an example of the lifting feet comprising the passenger compartment of the invention;

Figure number 11.- Shows a perspective view of an example of piano hinge comprising the compartment of the invention;

Figure number 12.- Shows a perspective view of an example of a special hinge comprising the interior of the invention;

Figure number 13.- Shows a perspective view of an example of the waterproof tape that comprises the passenger compartment of the invention;

Figure number 14.- Shows a schematic front elevational view of an example of the pressure closures comprising the passenger compartment of the invention;

Figure number 15.- Shows a perspective view of two examples of rubber gasket comprising the interior of the invention;

Figures number 16-A and 16-B.- Show respective perspective views of an example of the fasteners comprising the interior of the invention to immobilize the seats or tables in the folded position;

Figure number 17.- Shows again a schematic perspective view of the passenger compartment in the unfolded position of use, showing the main elements it comprises;

Figures 18-A and 18-B.- Show respective schematic perspective views of another example of the passenger compartment, in this case an example with wall and rear panels divided in half, having been represented respectively assembled and exploded;

Figure number 19.- Shows a perspective view of an example of the floor protection profile that incorporates the lower edges of the side and rear wall panels of the passenger compartment;

Figure number 20.- Shows a perspective view of an example of the H profile for joining overlapping panels; Y

Figure number 21.- Shows a perspective view of an example of the strap used to tie the panels in the folded position.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the described figures, and according to the numbering adopted, several examples of non-limiting embodiment of the convertible, foldable and portable passenger compartment of the invention can be seen, each of the parts and elements that it includes according to the following list:

1 roof

2 side walls

3 rear wall

4 seat

5 folding legs

6 table

7 wheels

8 front window

9 front wall

10 door

11 elevator feet

12 piano or flat hinges

13 special hinges

14 Waterproof tape for piano hinges

15 snap closure

16 Rubber Seal (16a Round Rubber Seal / 16b U-Rubber Seal)

17 fixings

18 side window

19 Front support.

20 Floor protection profile

21 H-profile

22 Strap to tie the structure.

As can be seen in said figures, the passenger compartment in question essentially consists of a plurality of flat and rigid rectangular panels hingedly joined together on at least one side so that they can be brought to an unfolded position for use (figure 1) , in that they constitute a parallelepiped structure that forms the passenger compartment, and in a folded position for transport or storage (figure 2), in that they form a compact set of panels stacked together that define a substantially flat rectangular configuration, comprising, at least, what detailed below.

Thus, in one embodiment or form as a basic model (figure 1), the passenger compartment comprises at least one rear wall (3) made up of two panels, a roof (1) made up of two other panels, and two side walls (2). ) composed of, at least, respective panels, one on each side, the panels that form the side (2) and rear (3) walls being joined consecutively by one of their vertical sides by means of articulated joints to be able to fold in a zigzag, and one of the roof panels (1), at least, attached to the upper side of one of the side walls (2) also with an articulated joint, so that it can be hinged and foldable, as shown in figure 2, while by the opposite and rear side said roof (1) to fix it in the unfolded position of use, is joined to the other side wall (2) and to the rear wall (3) by means of pressure fasteners (15) provided for this purpose, allowing assembly and disassembly Fast and easy.

In addition, preferably, the passenger compartment also comprises a front support (19) made up of one or two panels, in this case longer and narrower, since it covers only an upper portion of the front part of the passenger compartment structure, serving as a reinforcement of the itself when it is open to access it and that will also allow it to be folded and collected with the rest of the elements of said structure, as it is joined by another articulated joint.

In any case, the passenger compartment also includes one or more additional accessory elements that allow it to be transformed for different uses, specifically for use as an information or product sales booth, or as a bus stop or bench for cultural or sporting events.

To this end, said additional accessory elements preferably comprise a seat surface (4), made up of at least one rectangular board placed on the rear wall (3) to whose lower face some folding legs (5) are attached, in such a way that in the open position it has the function of a bench (figure 3) and in the folded position it is collected in the same structure attached to the panel of said rear wall (3), and/or a table-type support surface (6), constituted in this case by at least one rectangular board placed in the internal part of one or both side walls (2) and to whose lower face the folding legs (5) are also attached, in such a way that in the open position it has the function of a table or counter, As the example shows Figure 4, and in the folded position it is contained in the same structure attached to the side wall panel.

In a preferred form, as a seating surface (4), the passenger compartment comprises two rectangular boards with their respective folding legs (5) that determine, in the open position, two respective benches joined adjacent to each other, accommodating several users seated on each one. , being covered by the folding roof (1), as shown in figure 3.

In another form of embodiment, as a table-type surface (6), it comprises two rectangular boards with respective folding legs (5) that determine, in the open position, respective tables joined adjacent to each other, accommodating all kinds of material to be displayed or support for other functions, being covered by the folding roof (1), as shown in figure 4.

Preferably, the structure of the passenger compartment includes the inclusion of stiffening reinforcements (not visible in the figures) coupled to the folding legs (5) of the boards that make up the seating area (4) or the table (6).

In addition, preferably, the folding boards that make up the seating area (4) or the table (6), to prevent them from falling when they are in the folded position, are secured to the panels of the rear wall (3) or the side walls (2) by means of fixings (17) provided for this purpose, an example of which can be seen in figures 16-A and 16-B, in which a first piece (17a) is contemplated, which is joined to a first element, for example the seat board (4) or table (6), which has a housing (17b) suitable for receiving a wheel (17c) of a second piece (17d) that is fixed to a second element, in this case rear wall panel (3) or side wall (2). Figure 16-A shows the assembly of both pieces (17a, 17d) coupled together, while figure 16-B shows the second piece (17d) with the impeller (17c).

Optionally, the passenger compartment comprises, instead of the front support (19), two folding panels forming a front wall (9) equipped with a hole in the form of a front window (8), as shown in the example of figure 5, in which case, preferably, contemplates, in turn, the inclusion of a door (10) made in the rear wall (3) which can be seen in figure 6, although it can also be made in one of the side walls (2).

Optionally, the passenger compartment comprises side walls (2) each made up of two articulated panels, thus having double the capacity, as shown in the example in figure 8. In this case, the roof (1) will be made up of two pieces that, in this case, will not be joined to the walls by means of articulated joints, but by means of pressure fasteners (15), an example of which can be seen in figure 14.

Optionally, the panels that make up the side (2) and back (3) walls are divided horizontally into two halves (2a, 3a) that can be joined by means of H profiles (21), so that, in their folded form, they occupy less space and can be transported more easily, as can be seen in figures 18-A where the assembled assembly is shown, 18-B where the exploded assembly is shown and figure 20 where the aforementioned H profile is shown in greater detail. (twenty-one).

Optionally, the passenger compartment, regardless of the number of panels that each wall has, comprises one or two holes forming side windows (18) provided in one or both side walls (2), as seen in the example of Figure 9, to have more visibility or ventilation and with the possibility of incorporating a fixed, folding or folding window.

In any case, in another preferred embodiment, the structure of the passenger compartment, in any of its variants or embodiment options, comprises, incorporated in the lower and front part of the two side walls (2), two lifting feet (11) , which for example consist of a threaded leg like the one shown in figure 10, whose function is that the structure remains relatively high at the front and in case of rain the water slides back.

In addition, preferably, on the lower edge of the panels of the side (2) and rear (3) walls, a protective floor profile (20) is incorporated, whose U-shaped configuration can be seen in figure 19.

In any case, all the panels that comprise the structure of the passenger compartment and its accessories are made of rigid materials, such as, for example, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PVC foam (foamed PVC), PVC foam sheet (foamed PVC sheet) or derivatives, wood, aluminum and composite materials by the combination of two or more materials, such as composite or derivatives.

As has been pointed out, the entire panel structure is foldable thanks to the fact that they are joined by means of articulated joints, which preferably consist of joint fittings, for example in the form of a piano hinge (12) or a flat hinge such as the one shown in figure 11, thus covering the entire side of each joint, for example for the rear wall (3), roof (1) and the folding boards that create the seating area (4) and the table (6), or in form of special hinges (13) at an angle, like the one shown in figure 12, for more resistant joints, including several on each side, to be able to easily fold the passenger compartment (fig. 2) and (fig. 7) and that all the elements such as the front support (19), seats (4) or tables (6) have room.

In addition, preferably, the articulated joints between panels with piano hinges (12), an adhesive waterproof tape (14) will be applied under them, such as the one shown in figure 13, which ensures the tightness of the same to avoid the entry of rain or air through the joints.

Likewise, to be able to transport the passenger compartment when it is in the folded position in a comfortable and easy way, it has wheels (7), preferably two, incorporated externally in the lower part of one of the side walls (2), and it also has a strap (22), visible in figure 21, which has the function of tying the structure to prevent it from opening when we transport it.

Additionally, in the joint between the roof panels (1) and the panels of the rear (3) and side walls (2), the incorporation of a rubber gasket (16) is foreseen, such that, when closing the pressure fasteners ( 15) with which these panels are joined, said closures exert enough pressure so that the roof (1) is hermetically sealed, protecting the passenger compartment from rain, sun and air. Figure 15 shows a segment of two examples of the aforementioned rubber gasket (16), which can either consist of a round rubber gasket (16a) or a U-shaped rubber gasket (16b) with a spoiler. longitudinal.

Figure 14 shows an embodiment of the aforementioned pressure closures (15).

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 person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims (16)

1. - Convertible, folding and portable passenger compartment, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of flat and rigid rectangular panels hingedly joined together on at least one side so that they can be brought to an unfolded position for use, in which they form a parallelepiped structure and they create the passenger compartment, already in a folded position for transport or storage in which they form a compact set of stacked panels that defines a substantially flat rectangular configuration, comprising at least one rear wall (3) made up of two panels, a roof (1) composed of two other panels, two side walls (2) also composed of respective panels; because the panels that form the side (2) and rear (3) walls are joined consecutively on one of their vertical sides by articulated joints to be able to fold in a zigzag manner, and at least one of the roof panels (1) is joined to the upper side of one of the side walls (2) also with an articulated joint, while on the opposite and rear side said roof (1), to fix it in the unfolded position of use, is joined to the other side wall (2) and to the rear wall (3) by pressure fasteners (15); and because , in addition, it comprises one or more additional accessory elements that allow it to be transformed for use as an information or product sales booth, or as a bus stop or bench for cultural or sporting events. 2. - Convertible, folding and portable passenger compartment, according to claim 1, characterized in that as additional accessory elements it comprises a seating surface (4), built by at least one rectangular board placed on the rear wall (3) whose lower face is folding legs (5) are attached, so that in the open position it has the function of a bench and in the folded position it is contained in the same structure attached to the panel of said rear wall (3). 3. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that as additional accessory elements it comprises a table-type support surface (6), built by at least one rectangular board placed on the inside of one or more both side walls (2) and to whose lower face folding legs (5) are attached, in such a way that in the open position it has the function of a table or counter and in the folded position it is collected in it structure attached to the side wall panel (2). 4. - Convertible, folding and portable compartment, according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that it comprises the inclusion of stiffening reinforcements coupled to the folding legs (5) of the boards that make up the seating area (4) or the table (6 ). 5. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to any of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the folding boards that constitute the seating area (4) or the table (6) are secured to the panels of the rear wall (3 ) or of the side walls (2) in the folded position with fixings (17) provided for this purpose. 6. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a front support (19) made up of one or two panels, which covers an upper portion of the front part of the cabin structure. 7. - Convertible, folding and portable compartment, according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises two folding panels that form a front wall (9) equipped with a hole in the form of a front window (8), as well as the inclusion of a door (10) made in the rear wall (3) or in a side wall (2). 8. - Convertible, folding and portable compartment, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side walls (2) are composed, each, of two articulated panels, to have double the capacity, the roof (1) being composed by two pieces, joined to the walls by pressure fasteners (15). 9. - Convertible, folding and portable compartment, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panels that make up the side walls (2) and rear (3) are divided horizontally into two halves (2a, 3a) that can be joined by some H profiles (21). 10. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises one or two holes forming side windows (18) in one or both side walls (2), with the possibility of incorporate a fixed, hinged or folding window. 11. - Convertible, folding and portable compartment, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises, incorporated in the lower and front part of the two side walls (2), two lifting feet (11) in order that the structure is raised at the front. 12. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that all the panels are made of rigid materials, such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PVC foam (foamed PVC), PVC foam sheet (plate of foamed PVC) or derivatives, wood, aluminum and composite materials by the combination of two or more materials, such as composite or derivatives. 13. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folding panels are joined by articulated joints consisting of joint fittings, in the form of a piano hinge (12) or in the form of special hinges (13) in angle. 14. - Convertible, folding and portable compartment, according to claim 13, characterized in that the articulated joints between panels with the piano hinges (12) are applied under them an adhesive waterproof tape (14) that ensures the sealing of the same to prevent the entry of rain or air through the joints. 15. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that at the junction between the roof panels (1) and the panels of the rear (3) and side walls (2) incorporates a rubber gasket (16) such that, when closing the pressure closures (15) with which these panels are joined, said closures exert enough pressure so that the roof (1) is hermetically closed, protecting the passenger compartment from the rain, the sun and the air 16. - Convertible, folding and portable cabin, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has wheels (7) incorporated externally in the lower part of one of the side walls (2) and also has a strap (22) which has the function of tying the structure to prevent it from opening and to be able to transport the passenger compartment when it is in the folded position in a comfortable and easy way.