ES2299844T3 - BALCONY THAT CAN BE FOLDED. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an exterior wall element that can be placed in a passage in a wall, for providing a balcony that can be folded and unfolded, comprising a panel that is movably connected to the exterior wall element and is movable between a first position substantially parallel to the wall, and a second position substantially perpendicular to the wall for forming a balcony floor, which exterior wall element at least partially closes off the passage.

Description

Balcony that can be folded.

The invention relates to an agreement building with the preamble of Claim 1.

Usually a panel is fixedly attached to a wall as an additional floor surface or an outer space, such as a balcony or a platform, for example on a wall outside of a building or inside a building or in a courtyard. This does not always result in an exterior wall with good appearance.

In addition, a radical reconstruction to provide an existing building with a balcony, if possible.

Additionally, a balcony of a building could make this one easier for thefts.

In addition, such an outer space, such like a balcony, in many cases it also occupies a lot of interior space.

US 4,090,585 describes a folding balcony that is fixed to the outer wall of a building. The balcony shown is difficult to reach, and is not a usable extension of the interior space.

The document SU-A1-1.789620 describes a building Folding that has folding sections. Folding sections they comprise a section with a recess and a balcony platform that it can be folded inside the recess during the transport.

The document DE-A-100 13 004 describes a system of noise-absorbing panels that can be installed in a construction placed outside against a building, in front of a window or a door, and that can be tilted by separating and Serve as a balcony floor.

The document DE-A1-199 30 679 shows a panel which in a first position forms a part of a two-deck slopes. The panel is able to rotate to a second position in which serves as a balcony floor. It can rotate in such a way that the surface that constitutes the outer surface in the first position is the surface used to walk on it in the second position. In this way, a part of the balcony extends to the Interior of the house in the second position. To create a outer surface, or a complex construction is necessary that allows rotation or translation away, or a construction that extends far inside the house when the panel serves as a surface. The document describes a possible use of the panel on a vertical wall, without further explanation, thereby suggesting the construction used for a roof Two earrings.

An object of the invention is to overcome at least in share the above mentioned inconveniences and bring new possibilities.

For this, the invention provides a building of according to claim 1.

By selecting a panel that can be move from a first position to a second position, it They can create new application possibilities. For example, it you can easily build an outdoor space such as a balcony In a current building. In addition, this type of balcony could be deployed only when necessary or when there are people in the building. As a consequence, greater security of the building. In addition, the invention provides the possibility of providing a additional floor area, an exterior space or a balcony that can be used, when preferred, and that by itself occupies little or almost no space in a building or similar construction. He invention can also be used instead of a lowered balcony (or loggia), or to replace it, where the lowered balcony can be re-include in the interior space. Usually, the element of outer wall according to the invention will be placed on a wall exterior (vertical). However, it is also possible to use the outer wall element in an inner wall, where, by For example, the balcony extends into a covered lobby. The wall could also comprise a frame construction of wood or a facade of, for example, wood or aluminum. So, The outer wall element is a part of said facade.

As mentioned earlier, the wall and The panel for example could form a part of a building. In that case, the panel, including optional railing means, could for example simply form a balcony that could fold and unfold. Thus, the panel and optional media Railing have a double function.

In one embodiment, the outer element of wall at least partially blocks the passage when the panel is found in the first position. In a particular embodiment, It even completely blocks the passage.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, this further comprises a frame, which in one embodiment Additional limits the step.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall according to the invention, the panel has a wall side oriented to the wall when in the first position, and in the Wall side has a surface that you can walk on.

In one embodiment, the outer element of Wall completely blocks the passage. As a consequence, the element Exterior wall has a double function.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall r according to the invention, the panel in the first position block at least part of the step.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall according to the invention, the panel has been sized to that in the first position block the whole step.

In one embodiment, a panel edge is mobilely attached to a lower edge of the passage. In this way, it is possible to create an exterior wall element that occupies little or almost No space inside a building.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall according to the invention, the panel can rotate around a edge of it from the first to the second position.

In an embodiment of said outer element of wall, said edge is near the bottom edge of the passage, when The outer wall element is placed in the passage.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall according to the invention, when the wall is attached to a ground, the bottom side of the passage continues to near the ground and the balcony floor joins the floor.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the panel can be moved about 90 degrees.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the frame limits the passage and has a threshold, where the panel with a border joins the threshold scrollable.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall according to the invention, the outer wall element it also includes railing means that in the second panel position can be attached to the panel to form a balcony railing.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall according to the invention, the railing means are they can fold, where the railing means are folded in The first condition of the panel. In this way, an element is created compact exterior wall in the first position, which makes possible to create an exterior wall element that uses a minimum of space.

In another embodiment, the railing means they are extensible in the panel in the second condition, preferably  from a space behind the wall or from the passage practiced on the wall. That way, the railing means will They can perform with a simple construction. In this case it is possible, when there is a step in the wall behind the panel in the first position, make the railing means block the step until the panel is in the second position, and subsequently slide the railing means into position on the panel to function there as a railing.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall r according to the invention, the panel is provided with means of railing. As a result, the panel and railing means can be quickly moved from the first to the second condition. In one embodiment, the wall has a step in the panel location when the panel is in the first position. This creates new additional possibilities for application. For example, the panel can be easily done accessible for operation from inside a building. In a particular embodiment, the wall comprises means of lock to block the passage.

In a particular embodiment, the panel forms the minus a part of the passage blocking means. As a result, The panel could get a double function. In the first position, the panel serves to block the passage, and in the second position it I could get an extension of the soil surface. In one embodiment, the panel is in step when it is in the first position. For example, when there is a step in the wall behind the panel, in particular a step that is almost the width of the panel, the panel could serve as a folding balcony and deployable, and at least as a part of the blocking means of the He passed.

In a particular embodiment, the panel, together with a part of the railing means, they form the means of blocking for the passage. The panel and / or railing means could be provided with transparent or translucent elements of such so that, for example, they could form windows or allow Daylight entrance into a building.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, a panel edge is set at the level of - in a preferred embodiment even at - the lower edge of the passage When in second position. When a floor joins the edge bottom, the panel is easily accessible from the inside.

In a particular embodiment of the element exterior as described above, the panel can be fold and unfold from the first position to the second position and vice versa. This operation can be performed in several ways. A simple way to perform is when the panel, in particular one edge of it, is articulated, for example by a hinge, to the wall or to the frame. In an embodiment of same in which the wall comprises the passage in the location of the panel, a joint is connected to the wall at or near the lower edge of the passage.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the railing means comprise a front part of railing. In one embodiment thereof, the front part of railing together with the panel form the locking means. Of this mode you could block a wide passage, and both sides have a dual function. In an embodiment of the outer wall element described above, the bottom edge of the front of railing is joined in a mobile way, for example by means of a joint, to one edge of the panel that is removed from the wall in The second position. As a result, you can easily perform a folding and folding balcony on an exterior wall. In addition, to both parties are thus easily communicated with a double function. In In particular, when the threshold of the frame joins a floor, a balcony easily accessible in the second position of the panel.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the railing means comprise parts mutually articulated to fold the railing when the panel is in the first position. As a result, a construction can be done compact

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the railing means comprise a front part of railing and side railing parts.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall in which the railing means comprise a part front railing and side railing parts, the outer wall element is characterized by the lower edge of the railing side parts each one is joined together mobile, for example articulated by a hinge, to an edge of the panel. As a result, the railing means could be folded and easily deploy while the panel scrolls from the first Until the second condition.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall described above, the wall is an outer wall and the step is limited by a frame inside the step. In a embodiment in which the railing means comprise the part front railing, the outer wall element is characterized because the panel together with said railing front part joins in the lining in order to block the passage. Both parts could together in the first position serve as a window, and in the second position as a balcony. In a realization thereof, the frame comprises a threshold, and the panel is attached to the threshold by means of a joint. As a result, by example, you can create a balcony that can be folded and deployed easily that also comes well.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall described above, the front of the railing and the panel together form windows in the frame. In one embodiment, one of these parts or both parts separately, can be opened also as a window in an open position.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the outer wall element further comprises means of interlocking to interlock the panel in the first position and in The second position. In an embodiment in which the means of railing comprise the front of railing, the part railing front comprises interlocking means for interlock the front of the railing like a railing.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the railing front part also includes means of interlocking to lock the front of the railing in the step when the panel is in the first position.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the railing front with the panel block the step, preferably in step.

In an embodiment of the outer element of wall, the railing means further comprise parts side railing, in which the interlocking means of the front railing cooperate with the means of interlocking the railing side parts to interlock the front part of railing to the side parts of railing in order to form the railing. Apart from its function in the railing, the railing side parts also have a function in retaining and locking the front of the railing. In one embodiment, the railing side parts together with the panel can be folded in step. Preferably, the parts side rails are articulated to the side edges of the panel, so that they can be folded against the panel. In a embodiment, the railing side parts close together with the opposite side to the articulation side.

According to another aspect, the invention is refers to an outer wall element, which can be placed in a passage of a wall, to provide a balcony that can be folded and deploy, comprising a panel movable between a first position in which it is substantially parallel to the wall, and a second position substantially perpendicular to the wall for form a balcony floor, in which the panel in the first position at least partially block the passage.

In one embodiment thereof, the panel is movable about 90 degrees.

According to another aspect, the invention is refers to an outer wall element that can be placed in a passage of a wall, to provide a balcony that can be folded and deploy, comprising a panel that is movable between a first position substantially parallel to the wall, and a second position substantially perpendicular to the wall to form a balcony floor, in which the panel in the first position has a wall side and an exterior facing side, and a surface on which you can walk, which in the first position is on the wall side.

According to another aspect, the invention is refers to an outer wall element that can be placed in a passage of a wall, to provide a balcony that can be folded and deploy, comprising a panel capable of rotating around a edge from a first position substantially parallel to the wall to a second position substantially perpendicular to the wall to form a balcony floor.

In an embodiment thereof, when the element outer wall is placed in the passage, said edge is located near the bottom edge of the passage.

Both aspects can be combined.

As a result, you can make a balcony that It can be folded and deployed that hardly occupies any space interior and that can be easily put into use. For example, it you can quickly create a scenario for representations Theatrical A wall with the panel could then be a part of a truck, train or caravan trailer. In that case, it can be used for example a truck trailer as a space or stage for exhibits That way, a caravan could be provided with a gallery or balcony that can be folded or deployed.

The invention will be further clarified based on a exemplary embodiment of an outer wall element of a wall and a panel in the shape of a balcony that can be folded and deployed, in which:

Figure 1 shows an outer element of wall that has a balcony that can be folded and deployed according  with the invention;

Figures 2A to 2C present a detail of the Figure 1 from the inside, in vertical cross-section and from the outside, respectively;

Figures 3A to 3C show the views of the Figures 2A to 2C respectively, during a first stage of balcony display;

Figures 4A to 4C show a second stage of balcony deployment;

Figures 5A to 5C present the balcony in a condition displayed according to the views of Figures 2A a 2 C.

Figures 6A to 9B show a section horizontal cross section and a vertical cross section of the views  represented in figures 2A to 2C;

Figures 10A to 15B present several embodiments of a balcony according to the invention, in which each time figures A through D show views from the inside during the various stages of balcony deployment, and the Figures E through H show the same stages from the outside.

Figure 1 shows the outer element of wall of a wall and a panel according to the invention in the form of a folding and folding balcony on an exterior wall.

The wall 1 is provided with a folding balcony 2 and drop down. Wall 1 has a step 3 practiced therein, whose passage is limited by a frame 9. Panel 4 is in this case in the unfolded condition, in which a panel 4 is perpendicular to the wall 1 thereby forming a floor of a balcony. Panel 4 is here provided with a surface to stand or a finish 8 to walk on him.

The folding balcony 2 is provided with a railing 5 which has a railing front part 6 and some side parts 7 and 7 'of railing.

Railing parts 6, 7, 7 'are articulated to panel 4 and each other, respectively, and panel 4 It is articulated, in this case, to the frame. The figure also shows a rod 10 that is attached to a means for folding Automatically the balcony. In one embodiment, part 6 of railing can be decoupled from panel 4 and open independently as a window, for example turning articulated around the upper edge.

Each time in three views, respectively, the Figures 2A up to and including 5C show one after another the process of deploying a balcony according to the invention.

Figures A present a view from the inside, figures B show a vertical cross-section, and Figures C present a view from the outside.

Figure 2A shows a view from the inside which presents the frame 9 with the front part 6 of railing in it blocking a part of the passage surrounded by the frame and the parts 7 and 7 'sides of railing in folded condition. In the figure 2C, the view from the outside, you can also see the part railing front 6 as well as panel 4. Panel 4 on this case is provided with a frame 11 provided with a material translucent 12. Panel 4 and railing front 6 form together the closing of step 3.

Inside the frame, figure 2A, you can see first means of operation, in this case a handle, to form the railing, and optionally to carry the panel in the third condition (figures 4A to 4C) between the conditions first and second, and a few second means of operation (in this case a button) to display the balcony (figures 5A to 5C).

In Figures 3A to 3C the side parts 7 and 7 'railing are deployed inside, and panel 4 ha become visible from the inside. The 7 and 7 'panels are attached to panel 4 through joints 20 and 20 '. Panel 6 is attached to panel 4 by means of joint 21. In the cut vertical cross section you can see how the part is deployed side 7 of railing and joins panel 4 by means of the joint 20.

Figures 4A to 4C show a second stage in the deployment of the folding and folding balcony according to the invention, in which the railing front part 6 folds first inward around the joint 21 and fixed to the side parts 7 and 7 'of railing, after which the balcony in its entirety can be deployed abroad.

In Figures 5A to 5C you can see the balcony folding and folding in its unfolded condition. In this case, the panel 4 forms the floor of the balcony that has a surface for stand or a passable finish 8 and parts 6, 7 and 7 'of railing that together form the balcony railing. Panel 4 and the railing front part 6 has in this embodiment a dual function, namely the blocking of a step and a function of balcony.

In another embodiment of the folding balcony and folding according to the invention, the front part 6 of railing does not fold inside first and is fixed to the parts side 7 and 7 'of railing before the unit folds to the outside, but panel 4 folds to the outside, and during folded to the outside of panel 4, panel 6, which forms the part front railing, joins panel 4 by a joint and down along the recess (optionally by means of a guide), until it rests on the side parts 7 and 7 'of railing.

In a further embodiment, they could be provided means for electronically or hydraulically regulating the deployment of balcony, for example by means of an electric motor connected to a tension member 10. All this could be connected in such a way that, through this tension member, the various parts they could slide over each other and fold in such a way that block step 3 completely and can become the balcony 2.

Figure 6A shows a cross section vertical folding balcony in the folded state as it has also shown in figures 2A to 2C.

In this cross section you can see clearly that panel 4, together with the front part 6 of railing, form the windows in frame 9.

The railing front part 6 comprises a frame 29 (in this case of wood) provided with glassware security 28. Panel 4 also comprises a frame 34 (in this wooden case) provided with glassware (in this case double) consisting of textured and laminated glass that is not transparent, provided with a reinforcement structure therein, in such a way that you can stand on the glass when the balcony is unfolded. The figures also show the joint 30 around which panel 4 can be folded from the first condition until the second condition, and joint 21 with the that the railing front part 6 can be folded into position as part of the railing.

The cross-sectional view also shows clearly the railing side parts 7, in which you can clearly see that the railing side parts comprise a wooden frame 32 which also includes in the same glass 33 of security.

All this is shown schematically in the Figure 6B, the horizontal cross-sectional view.

Figures 7A and 7B show the first stage of the balcony deployment, in which they are first deployed Parts 7 and 7 'of railing. In figure 7B it is shown in the cross section of the frame 9 the guidance system, which is provided with a counterbalance mechanism and cables, in order to automatically, electronically or hydraulically, deploy the balcony. For this, in frame 9 a handle 31 has been provided of activation.

Figures 8A and 8B show the second stage of the deployment, in which the railing front part 6 joins the side parts 7 and 7 'of railing. It also shows a cable 10 with which panel 4 can be lowered slowly from one motorized way. In the deployed condition of the balcony, the cable serves to interlock this displayed condition.

A guide 60 is also shown in Figure 8A, to guide the railing front part 6, in particular the upper corner of the front 6 of railing is provided of a bolt that runs in a guide. In figure 9A you can see how the guide 60 extends inside a discharge part 60 as a consequence of which the railing front part 6 it gets separated from the frame and the balcony can be deployed by full. In figure 9A you can also see how the threshold of frame 9 forms a stop 39 which together with the cable 10 interlock the balcony in the second condition deployed. The cable is connected to the means of operation 31, and therefore has a function both in the descent of the balcony as in the interlocking of panel 4 in the First and second condition.

In Figures 9A and 9B the balcony is shown drop down in its deployed condition. You can see it in her clearly a counterweight 70, whose counterweight is movable in the frame to facilitate folding and unfolding or lifting and balcony descent. Optionally, you could also connect the cable to an electric motor or drive mechanism hydraulic.

Figures 10A to 15B show various embodiments of a balcony according to the invention, in which each time figures A to D present views from the inside during various stages of balcony deployment, and figures E to H show the same stages from the outside. Each time the panel 4 at least partially close a step in a wall. He panel 4 is fixed in an articulated manner near the side of the bottom of the passage practiced on the wall, such that, in the unfolded condition, the ground inside almost joins the panel surface, as a result of which a almost contiguous surface and the ground changes to the surface of the panel. The railing parts join with the various panel shapes.

In figure 10A the side parts 7 and 7 'of the railing are folded against the wall when not using the balcony These panels are located first perpendicular to the wall (figure 10B) after which the panel 4 folds down (figure 10C). Part 6 of railing or it could be articulated on its bottom side at panel 4, which is the easiest to manufacture, or be sliding on the sides of parts 7 and 7 'of railing after what which upper side joins panel 4. Figure 10D shows the balcony in the deployed condition in which you can clearly see how panel 4 is a continuation of the floor. Figures 10E a 10H show the situations represented in figures 10A to 10D considered from the outside.

In an alternative embodiment of the Figures 10A to 10H, one of the 7 or 7 'panels, or both 7 and 7' panels, are part of a step practiced on the exterior wall or facade that extends next to panel 4. In said embodiment, in the situation of Figures 10B to 10D and 10F to 10H, one or both windows 7, 7 ' they are really closed, and the outer wall is open in that Location. For security measures, one could install a railing or fence outside, as in a leaf rack French window

In another embodiment, planes 7 and 7 'are provided on the outside of windows that may or may not be fixed, having windows that can be folded inside towards others as shown in figure 10B, such that the windows, when panel 4 is deployed, could form parts of railing.

Naturally, what has been shown in relation to panels 7 and 7 'in figures 10A to 10H, it is also possible in figures 11A to 11H and 15A to 15H.

Figures 11a to 11H show an embodiment in which panel 4 is almost as wide as the step practiced in Wall. The railing part 6 (considered from the inside) is arranged in front of panel 4 and articulated to it on its side background. Parts 7 and 7 'are again located perpendicular to the wall, and the railing part 6 is folded up (with its bottom side) and when it is perpendicular to the wall, attached to the other parts 7 and 7 'of railing. After that, the entire balcony, including the railing, unfolds. It would even be possible for parts of railing reached their positions during the deployment of the panel 4. Figures 11E to 11H show again the various stages from inside.

Figures 12A to 12H show an embodiment in which panel 4 again blocks almost and substantially the whole step practiced on the wall. Parts 7 and 7 'of railing are folded inside the passage, as was the case in Figures 1 to 9. Railing part 6 (considered from the inside) is arranged in this case on parts 7 and 7 'of railing, but could also be arranged between these parts of railing and panel 4 (in the unfolded condition of the balcony).

Figures 13A to 13H present an embodiment in which panel 4 blocks the passage made in the wall. The railing is installed and attached to panel 4 (figure 13B), after which panel 4 is brought to the user's position (figure 13C) and interlocks (figure 13D).

Figures 14A to 14H show an embodiment alternative of figures 13A to 13H, in which the balcony is more small, and a top panel 100 serves as a canopy.

Figures 15A to 15H present another embodiment. alternative. In this case, first parts 7 and 7 'of railing are carried from a position substantially parallel to wall 1 (figure 15A) to a substantially position perpendicular to wall 1 (figure 15B). Simultaneous or Subsequently, the railing part 6 folds outwards (figure 15B). After this, panel 4 is brought to the position of user (figures 15C and 15D). Figures 15E to 15H show again The stages from the inside.

It will be evident that the above description has been included in order to illustrate the performance of embodiments preferred of the invention, and do not limit the scope thereof. Starting from the previous exposition, many variations that go into the scope of the present invention, as defined by the claims will be apparent to experts in the technique.

Claims (8)

1. A building comprising a wall 1 having a step 3, and a wall element in step 3 to provide a balcony that can be folded and deployed, whose wall element comprises a panel 4, which can be moved between a first position substantially parallel to the wall and a second position substantially perpendicular to the wall to form a balcony floor 8, and the wall element, with the panel 4 in the first position, at least partially blocks step 3, characterized in that The panel 4 has a wall side 8 facing the wall 1 when it is in the first position. and on the wall side it has a surface 8 that can be passable and that forms the balcony floor 8 in the second position of the panel 4. 2. A building in accordance with the claim 1, wherein the panel 4 in the first position is within step 3, preferably where the panel 4 in the First position blocks the entire step 3. 3. A building according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall element it also comprises a frame 9 that limits step 3, and the panel 4 attached to frame 9 in a scrollable way, rotating from the first to the second position around an edge, and this edge, when the wall element is located in step 3, is near an edge bottom of step 3. 4. A building according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising parts 6, 7, 7 'of railing which in the second position of panel 4 is can join panel 4 to form a railing for balcony 2, whose railing means can be folded and are folded in the first condition of the panel, and the panel, along with a part of the railing means, block step 3 when panel 4 is found in the first position, in which preferably the railing means comprise a railing front part 6 which, together with panel 4, block step 3. 5. A building according to claim 4, in which the railing front part 6 is joined together movable with an edge of panel 4, preferably with an edge movably attached to an edge of panel 4, preferably articulated, which is preferably the edge of panel 4 located in a place opposite the edge attached to the railing front part 6 linked to the frame 9. 6. A building in accordance with the claims 4 or 5, wherein the railing means 6, 7, 7 ' they comprise a railing front part 6 and parts side 7, 7 'of railing, and each of the bottom edges of the side parts 7,7 'of railing is joined together movable, preferably articulated, to one edge of the panel Four. 7. A building according to any one of the claims insofar as they are subordinated to the claim 3, wherein the panel 4 has a width that is conjugates with the height of the frame 9. 8. A building according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the front part 6 of railing and panel 4 together form windows in the frame 9.