ES2345422B1

ES2345422B1 - MODULAR GRILLE FOR ADAPTABLE COTTONS.

Info

Publication number: ES2345422B1
Application number: ES200700967A
Authority: ES
Inventors: Miguel Alfredo Miro Perez
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-04-04
Filing date: 2007-04-04
Publication date: 2011-07-21
Anticipated expiration: 2027-04-04
Also published as: ES2345422A1

Abstract

Reja modular para alcorques adaptable, constituida por un marco exterior (2) con escalonamientos (7), una reja propiamente dicha (6), con hueco central (8) y escalonamiento (9), en el se acopla, una corona circular (11), de circunferencias concéntricas, o dos coronas excéntricas, con el hueco circular desplazado respecto de su centro, una mayor (13) y otra menor (14), provistas de orificios (10). El marco (2) puede consistir una única pieza, con garras (3), o puede ser modular, conformado a partir de cuatro esquinas (4) que se unen lateralmente mediante largueros de soporte (5). La reja (6) de dos piezas (6a) acopladas cuyo hueco central (12) resulta apto para árboles cuyo tronco se encuentre centrado en el alcorque.Modular grating for adaptable tree shafts, constituted by an outer frame (2) with steps (7), a gate itself (6), with central hole (8) and stepping (9), in it is coupled, a circular crown (11), of circumferences concentric, or two eccentric crowns, with the circular hole displaced with respect to its center, a major (13) and a minor (14), provided with holes (10). The frame (2) may consist of a single piece, with claws (3), or it can be modular, formed from four corners (4) that are joined laterally by stringers of support (5). The grid (6) of two pieces (6a) coupled whose hole central (12) is suitable for trees whose trunk is focused on the alcorque.

Description

Reja modular para alcorques adaptable.Modular grating for adaptable tree shafts.

Object of the invention

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a una reja modular para alcorques adaptable, que aporta a la función a que se destina varias ventajas e innovadoras características, que se describirán en detalle más adelante, que suponen una importante mejora a lo ya conocido en este campo.The invention, as expressed in the statement of The present specification refers to a modular grid for adaptable tree shafts, which contributes to the function to which several advantages and innovative features, which will be described in detail below, which are a significant improvement to what is already known in this field.

De forma más concreta, el objeto de la invención consiste en una reja, del tipo destinado a cubrir los alcorques de los árboles, especialmente en zonas urbanas, la cual de forma caracterizadora está constituida a partir de un conjunto de elementos modulares, cuyo especial diseño permite que se adapte tanto a las distintas fases de crecimiento de los árboles como a las distintas posiciones de los mismos en dicho alcorque.More specifically, the object of the invention it consists of a fence, of the type destined to cover the alcorques of trees, especially in urban areas, which in a way characterizer is constituted from a set of modular elements, whose special design allows it to adapt both the different phases of tree growth and the different positions thereof in said tree.

Background of the invention

En la actualidad y como referencia al estado de la técnica, aunque son conocidos diversos y variados tipos de rejas, dispositivos y elementos destinados al fin que aquí concierne, es decir, para cubrir los alcorques de los árboles, especialmente en zonas urbanas, en orden a impedir que nadie, y particularmente los peatones, puedan caer por accidente en el interior del alcorque o hueco existente alrededor del árbol para retener el agua de lluvia o de riego, debe mencionarse que por parte del peticionario se desconoce la existencia de ninguno que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y de configuración semejantes a las que presenta el que aquí se preconiza, y cuyo principal objetivo consiste en solventar, satisfactoriamente y de forma simple y práctica, el problema de adaptabilidad que presentan los sistemas conocidos frente a los diferentes diámetros que va adquiriendo el tronco del árbol al crecer, así como a las distintas posiciones respecto al perímetro del alcorque en que éste se sitúa.Currently and as a reference to the state of the technique, although diverse and varied types of bars are known, devices and elements intended for the purpose that concerns here, is that is, to cover tree tree ailments, especially in urban areas, in order to prevent anyone, and particularly those pedestrians, may fall by accident inside the alcorque or hole around the tree to retain rainwater or of irrigation, it should be mentioned that on the part of the petitioner ignores the existence of any that has characteristics technical, structural and configuration similar to those presents the one that is recommended here, and whose main objective it consists of solving, satisfactorily and simply and practice, the problem of adaptability that systems present known against the different diameters that the tree trunk growing, as well as the different positions with respect to the perimeter of the tree in which it is located.

Explanation of the invention.

Así la reja modular adaptable para alcorques que la presente invención preconiza se configura por sí misma como una evidente novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, ya que a tenor de su instalación se consigue de forma taxativa una reja, cuya especial estructura modular permite, de forma rápida y simple, su adaptación a cada caso y a cada etapa de crecimiento del árbol, sin constituir complicadas piezas, ya que permite dicha adaptabilidad mediante la simple colocación, extracción o desplazamiento de alguna de las piezas que comprende.Thus the modular modular fence for alcorques that the present invention advocates configures itself as a evident novelty within its field of application, since according to its installation is achieved by taxation a fence, whose special Modular structure allows quick and simple adaptation to each case and to each stage of tree growth, without constituting complicated pieces, since it allows such adaptability through simple placement, removal or displacement of any of the pieces that you understand.

Para ello, y de forma concreta, la reja para alcorques que la invención propone, se configura a partir de un conjunto de elementos modulares o accesorios que consisten esencialmente en un marco exterior, el cual puede consistir en una única pieza provista de unas garras para obrarlo al pavimento, y que lógicamente presenta una configuración y dimensiones acordes al alcorque al que se destina, siendo preferentemente cuadrangular, o de forma alternativa en un marco modular, constituido por cuatro esquinas que se unen lateralmente mediante largueros de soporte, los cuales estarán dimensionados según el tamaño del alcorque.To do this, and specifically, the fence for trees that the invention proposes, is configured from a set of modular elements or accessories that consist essentially in an outer frame, which can consist of a only piece provided with claws to work it on the pavement, and that logically it presents a configuration and dimensions according to alcorque to which it is intended, preferably quadrangular, or alternatively in a modular framework, consisting of four corners that are joined laterally by support stringers, the which will be sized according to the size of the tree.

Tanto en un caso como en otro, sobre dicho marco, se acopla la reja propiamente dicha, la cual, está ventajosamente conformada por dos piezas simétricas acoplables entre sí, presentando una configuración perimetral externa tal que, una vez unidas, se adaptan y apoyan sobre los escalonamientos destinados a tal fin de que disponen los antedichos marcos, e interiormente presenta un hueco circular de considerables dimensiones, igualmente provisto de un escalonamiento perimetral.Both in one case and another, about said frame, the fence itself is attached, which is advantageously consisting of two symmetrical pieces that can be coupled between yes, presenting an external perimeter configuration such that, a once joined, they adapt and support on the intended steps to that end that they have the aforementioned frames, and internally It has a circular hole of considerable dimensions, also provided with a perimeter staggering.

La invención presenta la particularidad de que a dicho hueco circular, que por si mismo puede servir para los alcorques con árboles de tronco de gran tamaño, se le pueden acoplar un conjunto de piezas modulares, lógicamente dotadas de orificios, al igual que la reja descrita, para permitir el paso del agua, que presentarán una configuración y un posicionado u otro en función de las necesidades de cada caso, siendo su colocación y la variación de la posición de las mismas de fácil realización.The invention has the particularity that said circular hole, which by itself can be used for trees with large trunk trees, can be attached a set of modular parts, logically equipped with holes, like the fence described, to allow the passage of water, which will present a configuration and a positioning or other depending on the needs of each case, being its placement and the variation of the position of the same easily realized.

Así, apoyado sobre dicho escalonamiento, previsto en el descrito hueco central de la reja, la invención prevé el acoplamiento de una corona circular, de circunferencias concéntricas, constituida a su vez por el acoplamiento mutuo de sendas piezas semicirculares, la cual será apta para árboles cuyo tronco se encuentre centrado en el alcorque, u opcionalmente, el acoplamiento de una doble corona circular de circunferencias excéntricas, es decir, con el hueco circular desplazado respecto de su centro, estando constituidas ambas, igualmente, por sendas partes acoplables, las cuales, al girar una dentro de la otra, permiten variar la posición del hueco interior de modo que se adapta a cualquier posible posicionamiento descentrado del tronco en el alcorque, pudiendo colocarse solamente una de dichas coronas o las dos, en función del tamaño de dicho tronco, para procurar que el espacio sobrante entre éste y la reja sea el mínimo posible evitando así que nadie caiga dentro, permitiendo, además, la posibilidad de ampliar dicho hueco a medida que el árbol crece, ya que se puede sacar la corona interior cuando se considere necesario.Thus, supported by this stepping, provided in the described central hole of the fence, the invention provides the coupling of a circular crown of circumferences concentric, in turn constituted by the mutual coupling of Semicircular pieces, which will be suitable for trees whose trunk is centered in the alcorque, or optionally, the coupling a double circular circumference crown eccentric, that is, with the circular gap displaced with respect to its center, both being constituted, equally, by both parts attachable, which, when turning one inside the other, allow vary the position of the inner hollow so that it adapts to any possible off-center positioning of the trunk in the acorque, being able to place only one of said crowns or two, depending on the size of said trunk, to ensure that the excess space between it and the fence is the minimum possible avoiding so no one falls inside, also allowing the possibility of expand said gap as the tree grows, since it can be remove the inner crown when deemed necessary.

La nueva reja modular adaptable para alcorques representa, por consiguiente, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The new adaptable modular grating for alcorques represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown up to now for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, the provide sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity requested.

Description 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, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

Las figuras número 1 y 2.- Muestran, respectivamente, sendas vistas en explosión y montada, de la nueva reja modular para alcorques adaptable, según la invención, en un ejemplo de realización con el marco de una sola pieza y la corona interior concéntrica.Figures number 1 and 2.- Show, respectively, exploded and mounted views of the new modular grid for adaptable tree shafts, according to the invention, in a exemplary embodiment with the one-piece frame and crown concentric interior

Las figuras número 3 y 4.- Muestran, respectivamente, sendas vistas en explosión y montada, de la nueva reja modular para alcorques adaptable, según la invención, en un ejemplo de realización con el marco modular o conformado por diversas piezas y dos coronas interiores excéntricas.Figures number 3 and 4.- Show, respectively, exploded and mounted views of the new modular grid for adaptable tree shafts, according to the invention, in a exemplary embodiment with the modular frame or formed by various pieces and two eccentric inner crowns.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas como la reja (1) en cuestión está básicamente constituida a partir de un conjunto de elementos modulares o accesorios que esencialmente comprenden un marco exterior (2), el cual puede consistir, tal como se muestra en las figuras 1 y 2, una única pieza, provista de unas garras (3) para obrarlo al pavimento, presentando, lógicamente, una configuración y dimensiones acordes al alcorque al que se destine, siendo preferentemente cuadrangular, o de forma alternativa, dicho marco (2) puede estar constituido, tal como se muestra en las figuras 3 y 4, por un marco modular, constituido por cuatro esquinas (4) que se unen lateralmente mediante largueros de soporte (5), los cuales estarán dimensionados según el tamaño del alcorque.In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them as the gate (1) in question is basically constituted from a set of modular elements or accessories that essentially they comprise an outer frame (2), which may consist, such as shown in figures 1 and 2, a single piece, provided with some claws (3) to work it on the pavement, logically presenting a configuration and dimensions according to the alcorque to which it is intended, being preferably quadrangular, or alternatively, said frame (2) may be constituted, as shown in the Figures 3 and 4, for a modular frame, consisting of four corners (4) that are joined laterally by support stringers (5), the which will be sized according to the size of the tree.

Tanto en un caso como en otro, sobre dicho marco, se acopla la reja (6) propiamente dicha, la cual, está ventajosamente conformada por dos piezas idénticas (6a) acopladas simétricamente entre sí, presentando una configuración perimetral externa tal que, una vez unidas, se adaptan y apoyan sobre los escalonamientos (7) destinados a tal fin de que disponen los antedichos marcos (2), e interiormente presenta un hueco circular (8) de considerables dimensiones, igualmente provisto de un escalonamiento perimetral (9).Both in one case and another, about said frame, the fence (6) itself is attached, which is advantageously consisting of two identical pieces (6a) coupled symmetrically with each other, presenting a perimeter configuration external such that, once united, they adapt and support on the steps (7) intended for that purpose available to the said frames (2), and internally has a circular hole (8) of considerable dimensions, also provided with a perimeter stepping (9).

A dicho hueco circular (8), se le pueden acoplar un conjunto de piezas modulares, provistas de orificios (10), destinados a permitir el paso del agua, cuya configuración y un posicionado varía en función de las necesidades de cada caso.To said circular hole (8), it can be coupled a set of modular parts, provided with holes (10), intended to allow the passage of water, whose configuration and a Positioning varies depending on the needs of each case.

Así, apoyado sobre dicho escalonamiento perimetral (9), previsto en el descrito hueco central (8) de la reja (6), la invención prevé, tal como muestra el ejemplo representado en las figuras 1 y 2, el acoplamiento de una corona circular (11), es decir, de circunferencias concéntricas, constituida a su vez por el acoplamiento mutuo de sendas piezas semicirculares (11a), cuyo hueco central (12) resultará apto para árboles cuyo tronco se encuentre centrado en el alcorque, u, opcionalmente, se prevé el acoplamiento de dos coronas excéntricas, es decir, con el hueco desplazado respecto de su centro, una mayor (13) y otra menor (14), estando constituidas ambas, respectivamente por sendas partes (13a y 13b) y (14a y 14b) acoplables, las cuales, al girar una dentro de la otra, permiten variar la posición de sus respectivos huecos interiores (15) y (16), de modo que su posición se adapte a cualquier posible posicionamiento descentrado del tronco en el alcorque.Thus, supported on said staggering perimeter (9), provided in the described central hole (8) of the fence (6), the invention provides, as the example shown in Figures 1 and 2, the coupling of a circular crown (11), is that is to say, of concentric circumferences, constituted in turn by the mutual coupling of two semicircular pieces (11a), whose hollow central (12) will be suitable for trees whose trunk is centered on the alcorque, or, optionally, the coupling is provided of two eccentric crowns, that is, with the hole displaced with respect to its center, a major (13) and a minor (14), being constituted both, respectively by each part (13a and 13b) and (14a and 14b) attachable, which, when turning one inside the other, allow to vary the position of their respective interior gaps (15) and (16), so that its position adapts to any possible Offset positioning of the trunk in the tree.

Cabe señalar que, en función del tamaño del tronco, o cuando este alcance un tamaño adecuado, la corona excéntrica interior (14) se puede retirar con facilidad para adaptar el hueco al tamaño del tronco.It should be noted that, depending on the size of the trunk, or when it reaches an adequate size, the crown Inner eccentric (14) can be easily removed to adapt the hollow to the size of the trunk.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la 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 así como para poder proceder a la reproducción de la misma, haciendo constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the invention, as well as how to put it into practice, is not considers it necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it as well as to be able to proceed to the reproduction thereof, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims

1. Modular grating for adaptable tree shafts, of the type intended to cover tree tree shafts, especially in urban areas, characterized by the fact that it is constituted from a set of modular elements or accessories that can be attached to each other, which essentially comprise a frame exterior (2) provided with steps (7), on which a fence itself (6) is supported, provided with a central circular hollow (8) also provided with a step (9), inside which can be fit, by support, one or more crowns, depending on the needs of each case, provided with holes (10) intended to allow the passage of water, suitable for placement and / or removal, as well as to be displaced or rotated within others, easily.

2. Modular fence for adaptable tree shafts, according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer frame (2) can consist of a single piece, provided with claws (3) to work it on the pavement, or it can be constituted by a frame modular, formed from four corners (4) that are joined laterally by support stringers (5).

3. Modular fence for adaptable tree shafts, according to claim 1, characterized in that the fence (6) is formed by two identical pieces (6a) symmetrically coupled to each other, presenting an external perimeter configuration such that, once joined, they adapt and rest on the steps (7) of the frame (2).

4. Modular grating for adaptable tree shafts, according to claims 1 or 3, characterized in that, on the perimeter step (9), provided in the central recess (8) of the grating (6), the coupling of a circular crown (11), of concentric circumferences, whose central hollow (12) is suitable for trees whose trunk is centered in the alcorque.

5. Modular grid for adaptable tree shafts, according to claim 1, characterized in that, optionally, on the perimeter step (9), provided in the central recess (8) of the gate (6), the coupling of two eccentric crowns, with the circular hollow displaced with respect to its center, one larger (13) and one smaller (14), suitable for moving or rotating in said hollow (8) as well as one inside the other, allowing the position of the their respective interior recesses (15) and (16), so that their position adapts to any possible off-center positioning of the trunk in the alcorque.

6. Modular grating for adaptable tree shafts, according to claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the circular crown (11) is constituted by the mutual coupling of semi-circular pieces (11a), and by the fact that the crowns eccentric major (13) and minor (14) are constituted, respectively, by each part (13a and 13b) and (14a and 14b) that can be coupled together.

7. Modular grating for adaptable tree shafts, according to claim 6, characterized in that the inner or smaller eccentric crown (14) can be easily removed to adapt the gap to the size of the trunk when it grows.