ES2566375T3 - Sun protection and use of sun protection - Google Patents

Abstract

A device (2) for sun protection, provided with a part (4) to block the sun and a support part (6) to support the part to block the sun, in which the part (4) to block the sun The sun preferably includes a screen (8) that can slide in and out, in which the support part (6) includes at least a first support element (5D) and a second support element (5B), the which are immobilely connected to each other and extend in mutually different directions along the part to block the sun, in which the part (4) to block the sun is connected, so that it can be tilted, with the support part (6) according to an inclination axis (40) extending between two points (3A, 3B) mutually separated from which a first point (3A) is associated with the first support element (5D) and a second point (3B) is associated with the second support element (5B), character hoisted because it is also provided with positioning means (14) adapted to adjust an angle (α) of inclination of the part (4) to block the sun with respect to the support part (6), in which the part (4) to block the sun it is provided with at least one point (15A, 15B) of coupling to which the positioning means (14) are connected with the part (4) to block the sun, because the positioning means (14) include a flexible element (16) that is attached to at least one point (15A, 15B) of coupling, and because the angle (α) of inclination of the part (4) to block the sun from the part (6) of support is adjusted by removing and / or retracting the flexible element (16).

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DESCRIPTION

Sun protection and use of a sun protection

The invention relates to a sun protection device provided with a part for blocking the sun and a support part for supporting the part for blocking the sun, in which the part for blocking the sun preferably includes a screen that can be slipped in and out.

Known devices for sun protection for terraces are supplied with a support part and a part to block the sun. The part to block the sun usually includes a screen that aims to offer protection from the sun. Such devices for protection against the sun are constructed with a screen that can be slid in and out along side grilles. By sliding the screen in and out the known devices for protection against the sun can, to a certain extent, be adjusted to weather conditions. When the sun disappears behind the clouds, the screen can, for example, be removed by sliding it, and when the sun returns, the screen can be slid back. The devices for protection against the sun with a screen that cannot be slid in and out lack this possibility of adjustment.

Because the position of the sun varies during the day, known devices for protection against the sun will offer optimal protection against the sun for only part of the day. The fact is that, even with a screen that can slide completely outwards, it can easily happen that the known screen does not offer adequate protection against a low sun. This can be quite annoying for a user who, under the screen, finds the sun under annoyingly bright for him.

Document DE 9410724 U1 discloses a device for protection against the sun according to the preamble of claim 1.

Therefore, it is an object of the invention to provide an improved device for sun protection for a terrace, which avoids one or more of the disadvantages of known terrace devices for sun protection. Another object of the invention is to provide an alternative to known devices for sun protection for terraces, to offer an option to the consumer.

To that end, the invention provides a sun protection device, provided with a part to block the sun and a support part to support the part to block the sun, in which the part to block the sun preferably includes a screen which can be slid in and out, in which the support part includes at least a first support element and a second support element that are mutually immobile connected and extend in mutually different directions along the part to block the sun, in which the part to block the sun is connected so that it can be inclined with the support part according to an inclination axis, which extends between two mutually separated points from which a first point is associated with the first support element and a second point is associated with the second support element. Since the part to block the sun can be tilted with respect to the support part, it can be adjusted to the position of the sun. As a result, the sun protection device offers protection from the sun for a relatively long part of a sunny day, without needing to enlarge the dimensions of the sun protection device for that purpose.

The two mutually separated points are preferably chosen to reduce, and preferably minimize, a moment that exerts the weight of the part to block the sun on the coupling of the part to block the sun to the support part.

The directions that are not in line with one another in a straight line can be regarded as mutually different directions.

Additionally, the sun protection device offers a surprising advantage. By tilting the part to block the sun, unwanted material, such as rain or leaves, can be removed from the sun protection device. Such removal can occur when unwanted material falls from the same part to block the sun. Therefore, by tilting, better access to unwanted material can be obtained, so that it can be removed, for example, using a broom, a garden hose and / or a high pressure cleaner.

Preferably, the part for blocking the sun includes a screen that can be slid in, and for example pulled in, and can be slipped out, and for example pulled out. In this embodiment, the sun protection device is considered to be particularly advantageous. The fact is, many screens that can slide are sensitive to unwanted material that can be left on the screen. When the screen slides in, for example, water can be dragged, causing the

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screen stay wet for a long time. As a result, screen quality may deteriorate rapidly. Also, unwanted material can dirty the sliding means in and out of the screen. This may compromise the proper functioning of these means, such as the turning means and the lateral gmas of the screen.

In one embodiment, the first point coincides with the first support element and a second point coincides with the second support element. It will be clear that in this way, the first point is associated with the first support element and a second point is associated with the second support element. However, other associations of the first and second points with the first support element and the second support element, respectively, are also possible. For example, the first point may be located on the line with the first support element, preferably near the first support element. Analogously, the second point may be located on the line with the second support element, preferably near the second support element.

Preferably, the part for blocking the sun is located at least partially between the two mutually separated points. As a result, a moment that exerts the weight of the part to block the sun on the coupling joints of the part to block the sun to the support part will be reduced.

In one embodiment, the mutually different directions in which the first and second support elements extend are directed transversely with each other. In another embodiment, the mutually different directions in which the first and second support elements extend are directed substantially parallel to each other. Optionally, the mutually different directions in which the first and second support elements extend are obliquely directed to each other.

Preferably, the first support element and the second support element are formed by beams that extend substantially horizontally. Such beams that extend substantially horizontally, in use, for example, make an angle of at most 30 degrees with the horizontal. With such beams that extend substantially horizontally, robust support of the part for blocking the sun can be achieved.

Preferably, the first support element and the second support element are included in a frame formed by the support part, which frame preferably preferably completely surrounds the part for blocking the sun. Such a frame results in a very robust construction. It involves "totally circling" when the frame forms a closed periphery around the entire penimeter of the part to block the sun. "Surrounding" is already involved when the frame surrounds the part to block the sun partially, although in a substantial part. The frame then forms, for example, a minimum of 80 percent of the periphery completely closed around the part to block the sun. The framework may include, for example, four, such as just four, substantially horizontal beams. The frame, and preferably the four beams, can be extended, for example, in a plane. In the plane, the frame, and preferably the four beams, can form, for example, a rectangle, a trapezoid or a parallelogram. Alternatively, the frame can form a triangle. The plane in which the frame, and preferably the four beams, extends for example, in a situation not inclined with the part to block the sun, (approximately) parallel to a plane in which the part extends to block the sun.

In one embodiment, the frame includes a preferably rectangular rectangular cross-section tubular section. The tubular section can form an internal surface of the frame, whose internal surface faces the part that blocks the sun. The first and the second points between which the inclination extends can be located, for example, on the inner surface of the tubular section.

Preferably, the sun-blocking part has at least two ends at which it is inclinedly connected to the support part at the two mutually separated points.

In one embodiment, the at least two ends are formed by corners of the part to block the sun. The ends may be formed, for example, by opposite corners of the part to block the sun, for example, when the part to block the sun has at least four corners. Alternatively, the at least two ends are formed by adjacent corners. There is no other corner between adjacent corners. Thus, during tilting the part to block the sun will move almost completely in the same direction, for example, up or down. This makes the inclination simple, which can prevent accidents.

In one embodiment, the at least two ends are formed by different longitudinal axes of the part that blocks the sun. Preferably, the at least two ends are opposite longitudinal edges. Opposite longitudinal edges are involved when the shortest path between the longitudinal edges crosses the screen that preferably slides out completely. The screen is then between the opposite longitudinal edges. By tilting the part to block the sun in this embodiment, parts of the part to block the sun can move in different directions during the inclination. A part can

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move, for example, upwards while tilting while an opposite part can move downwards. In this way, a relatively large angle of inclination can be achieved. This increases, for example, the possibilities of adjusting the position of the part to block the sun to a position of the sun. The unwanted material can also be removed better from the part that moves down, because the user can reach it better.

Preferably, the sun protection device is adapted to, at the user's discretion, tilt the part to block the sun in one of at least two different directions. By having the inclination in one direction followed by inclination in the other direction, the user can better reach both parts of the part to block the sun.

Preferably, the part for blocking the sun can be inclined in a plane that is directed transversely towards a plane in which the part for blocking the sun extends. In this way, an orientation of the part can be effectively adjusted to block the sun to the position of the sun. The fact is that in this way it is possible to change with respect to the sun an angle of the plane in which the part extends to block the sun, while the support part is at rest.

The sun-blocking part may, for example, be connected in use to the support part so that it can be tilted in a substantially vertically oriented plane. Alternatively, or additionally, the sun-blocking part may, for example, be connected in use to the support part so that it can be tilted in a substantially horizontal plane. It will be clear that these inclination possibilities in a plane oriented substantially vertically and horizontally, alone and in combination, are favorable to achieve effective protection against the sun.

The sun protection device is provided with positioning means to adjust the angle of inclination of the part to block the sun, with respect to the support part. This can increase user convenience and thereby achieve better control of the angle of inclination.

Preferably, in use, the positioning means during the adjustment of the angle of inclination operate the part to block the sun, exerting a force on the part to block the sun, from the support part. The support part offers a mechanically favorable point for application of the force between the part to block the sun and the support part. The support part is provided with the positioning means.

The sun blocking part is provided with at least one, and preferably two joining points to which the positioning means in use are connected with the sun blocking part. Preferably, the at least one coupling point is located at a distance from the (imaginary) tilt axis and the first point that is associated with the first support element and a second point that is associated with the second support element. This reduces the moment in the connections through which the sun block is connected inclined to the support part.

The positioning means include a flexible element that is attached to at least one point of attachment, where the positioning means are adapted to adjust the angle of inclination of the part to block the sun from the support part, releasing and / or retracting the flexible element. The flexible element may be, for example, a rope, a chain and / or a band.

In one embodiment, the positioning means further includes a turning means, where the turning means is attached to the support part, while the flexible element can be unwound from and wound on the turning means, where the positioning means are adapted to adjust the angle of inclination of the part to block the sun with respect to the support part, unwinding and / or winding the flexible element on the turning means. The turning means may include, for example, a rotating element such as a roller.

Preferably, the flexible element is formed by a flexible sun protection fabric. This may, at least partially, prevent the brightness of the sun between the turning means and the part to block the sun. Thus, it improves a sun blocking action of the device for protection against the sun. Preferably, the at least one coupling point is located along the axis of the part to block the sun, so that the flexible sun protection fabric extends over a width that is approximately equal to the width of the part To block the sun.

Preferably, the sun protection device is provided with a housing that substantially contains the turning means. In this way, the turning means can be protected from damage.

In one embodiment, the positioning means are adapted to adjust a plurality of inclination angles of the blocking part against the sun relative to the support part, where the plurality of inclination angles is within a predetermined angular range. Preferably, the angle of inclination is

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continuously adjustable within the predetermined angular range. Preferably, the plurality of different angles of inclination is at least ten, and more preferably at least 50 different angles of inclination.

Preferably, the support part is provided with at least one leg, preferably at least two legs, more preferably four legs. With these, robust support can be achieved.

Preferably, at least one leg is, and preferably all legs are, removable from the support part. This provides improved flexibility and therefore more possibilities to place the support part. Sometimes the legs are redundant near any place of attachment of the support part to another object, for example, a tree or a fence, so that it is practical if they can be removed from the support part and, for example, They can be stored elsewhere.

In one embodiment, the sun protection device is provided with joining means for joining, so that it can preferably be detached, to the support part of a shelter, such as a house, a shop, a shed, or a house rolling.

In one embodiment, the joining means are adapted for joining the support part according to, at the user's discretion, a first joint or a second joint, while the plane oriented substantially vertically in the first joint extends in a first direction that differs from a second direction in which the substantially vertically oriented plane extends in the second joint.

In one embodiment, the support part is like a canopy, attached to the shelter so that it can preferably be disengaged.

In one embodiment, the support part is attached, so that it can preferably be separated, to the first and / or the second substantially horizontal beam.

In one embodiment, the sun protection device is adapted to be placed on a terrace and / or to be attached to the terrace.

In one embodiment, the support part is preferably completely movable. Accordingly, the sun protection device is also movable. Accordingly, at the user's discretion, the sun protection device can be placed in a place determined by the user. Accordingly, the sun protection device can be optimally placed to protect the user from the sun. The movable device for protection against the sun can be placed, for example, in a better place, if the user chooses to sit in a different place.

Preferably, a size of the part for blocking the sun is chosen so that, in use, a sun blocking surface of the part for blocking the sun is greater, for example, more than twice or more than 10 times greater, than a sun blocking surface of the support part, with the part for blocking the sun preferably in the condition of sliding completely outward. Thus the sun-blocking part, in use, makes greater protection possible than the support part alone.

Preferably, the sun protection device is adapted to, at the user's discretion, tilt the part to block the sun from a non-tilting situation in one of at least two different directions. This is especially relevant for the embodiment in which the at least two ends are opposite ends. As a result, a part of the part for blocking the sun that in a direction of inclination moves up and is greater in a non-inclination situation, can move down in another inclination situation and be smaller than in a situation of non-inclination. inclination.

Preferably, the sun protection device provided with the support part is also substantially free of obstacles, which in use make free access to a space under the part to block the sun more difficult. This increases a user convenience of the part to block the sun.

In one embodiment, the sun-blocking part is provided with at least one joint section, preferably a plurality of joint sections. Such joint sections are connected so that they can preferably be detached, with different elements such as beams and legs, from the support part. The union sections give the user the possibility of detaching and / or individually replacing the different elements of the support part. Preferably, the joint section slides in and / or over one or two of the different elements, and the joint section is then connected, optionally so that it can be detached, with for example screws, to the one or two different elements. With the help of the joining section, preferably at least two of the different elements are interconnected mutually.

In one embodiment, the support part is provided with at least one coupling piece that includes at least

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minus two, preferably three, junction sections that are mutually interconnected and extend in different directions, preferably mutually perpendicular.

In one embodiment, at least one, and preferably all the joint sections of the coupling piece are coupled to each other so that it can be decoupled.

In one embodiment, the joint sections of the coupling piece are connected to each other so that they can be adjusted at an angle.

Preferably, the first support element and the second support element are connected to each other and / or to other elements of the frame by means of the at least one coupling piece.

Preferably, the at least one coupling section of the at least one coupling piece slides in and / or on the first support element and / or the second support element.

In one embodiment, the frame has several corner points, while on or near each corner point is one of the coupling pieces.

Preferably, the at least one leg includes, and / or preferably all the legs include, one foot. With the help of the foot, a leg support to which the foot is attached can be improved. This can be especially important when the leg is placed on a soft or relatively unstable base, such as clay or sand. Preferably the foot is connected, so that it can be disconnected, to a main part of the earth. Accordingly, the foot can, for example, be replaced separately from the main part of the leg. As a result, for example, the foot can be adapted relatively easily to the base on which the leg is placed. Preferably the foot is connected, so that it can be disconnected, with a main part of the leg by means of the at least one joint section.

The invention also relates to the use of the device for protection against the sun.

To that end, the invention provides the use of a device for protection against the sun in accordance with the invention as a garage and / or on a terrace. For these three possibilities of use, it is favorable that the part to block the sun can be tilted, so that it can be better adjusted to the position of the sun. Also, these three possibilities of use can benefit from one or more advantages of one or more embodiments of the device for protection against the sun. The three possibilities of use can benefit, for example, from the embodiment where the device for protection against the sun, optionally provided with at least one leg, is also substantially free of obstacles which in use make free access to a space under the part to block the sun. As a result, the terrace and / or the garage and / or patio will be more accessible.

The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the non-limiting drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 shows a total view of a sun protection device, in which a part to block the sun is not inclined and a screen of the part to block the sun that can slide in and out is slid towards indoors;

Fig. 2 shows a total view of the sun protection device, in which a part to block the sun is inclined and a screen of the part to block the sun that can slide in and out is slid in;

Fig. 3 shows a side view of the sun protection device, with an inclined part for blocking the sun;

Fig. 3A shows a side view of the sun protection device attached to a house wall or shed;

Fig. 3B shows a plan view from above of a first joint of a device for protection against the sun with respect to a shed;

Fig. 3C shows a plan view from above of a second joint of a device for protection against the sun with respect to a shed;

Fig. 4 shows a detail of positioning means, with a part not inclined to block the sun;

Fig. 5 shows a detail of the positioning means, with the part inclined to block the sun;

Fig. 6A shows a side view of a device for protection against the sun in a second embodiment;

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Fig. 6B is a top plan view of the sun protection device in the second embodiment;

Fig. 7A shows a side view of a device for protection against the sun in a third embodiment;

Fig. 7B is a top plan view of the sun protection device in the third embodiment;

Fig. 8A shows a side view of a device for protection against the sun in a fourth embodiment;

Fig. 8B is a top plan view of the sun protection device in the fourth embodiment;

Fig. 9A shows a side view of a device for protection against the sun in a fifth embodiment;

Fig. 9B is a top plan view of the sun protection device in the sixth embodiment;

Fig. 10 shows a view of a device for protection against the sun in a sixth embodiment according to the invention;

Fig. 11 shows a transparent view of a lower part, in use, of a first leg;

Fig. 12 shows a first joint section;

Fig. 13 shows a transparent plan view from above of a first detail of Fig. 10;

Fig. 14 shows an example in which a second, third and fourth junction sections are mutually interconnected;

Fig. 15 shows a transparent view of a second detail of Fig. 10;

Figs. 16A and 16B show a third coupling piece;

Fig. 17 shows a longitudinal section of the sun protection device in the sixth

Fig. 18 shows a device for protection against the sun in a seventh embodiment of the invention.

Unless stated otherwise, similar reference numerals are used in the drawings for similar elements.

Figs. 1, 2 and 3 show a device 2 for protection against the sun in a first embodiment according to the invention. Such a sun protection device is suitable for use on a terrace. The sun protection device 2 is provided with a part 4 to block the sun and a support part 6 to support the part 4 to block the sun.

The support part 6 here forms a frame 5 that completely surrounds the part 4 to block the sun, and thus extends along the part 4 to block the sun. In this example, frame 5 includes the four horizontal beams, namely a first horizontal beam 5A, a second horizontal beam 5B, a third horizontal beam 5C, and a fourth horizontal beam 5D. These are immobilely connected to each other and extend along part 4 to block the sun in four different directions, indicated by arrows P1, P2, P3, and P4, respectively. It will be clear that other constructions of the frame 5 are also possible. For example, the frame 5 may have a different non-rectangular shape. Examples of this include a trapezoid shape, a parallelogram shape and a triangular shape as will be described hereafter with reference to Figs. 9A and 9B. Another example of this is a circular or oval shape as will be described hereafter with reference to Figs. 8A and 8B. Also, the frame may include a different number of four beams, for example, three beams (Figs. 9A and 9B) or more than four beams, such as five or six beams.

In the first embodiment, the frame 5 forms a penimeter closed completely around, and completely surrounds part 4 to block the sun. If there is, for example, a relatively small interruption in one of the beams, the penimeter will be interrupted and the frame 5 partially surrounds the part to block the sun. It will also be clear that the dimensions of the support part can be adapted to the dimensions of the terrace and / or the needs of a user of the device 2 for protection against the sun.

Each of the first horizontal beam 5A, the second horizontal beam 5B, the third horizontal beam 5C, and the fourth horizontal beam 5D can be taken as a first support element. A different one from the first horizontal beam 5A, the second horizontal beam 5B, the third horizontal beam 5C, and the fourth horizontal beam 5D can be taken as a second support element. It will be clear that in this example the support part 6 includes

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at least the first support element and the second support element, and that the first support element and the second support element are included in the frame 5 which is formed by the support part 6.

The first support element and the second support element extend in the mutually different directions along the part to block the sun. These different directions can cross each other, intercept one another or be parallel to each other. The different directions may be transverse to each other (such as the fourth direction P4 in which the fourth beam 5D extends and the third direction P3 in which the third beam 5C extends). Alternatively, the different directions may be directed parallel to each other at a lateral distance from each other (such as the directions of the second beam 5B and the fourth beam 5D).

The part 4 for blocking the sun is inclinedly connected to the frame 5. Fig. 1 shows a total view of the device 2 for protection against the sun, in which the part 4 for blocking the sun is not inclined, and a screen 8 of part 4 to block the sun that can be slid in and out, in a sliding condition inwards. Fig. 2 shows a total view of the device 2 for protection against the sun, in which the part 4 for blocking the sun is inclined. Fig. 3 shows a side view of the device 2 for protection against the sun, in which the part 4 for blocking the sun is inclined.

The part 4 for blocking the sun is inclinedly connected with the support part 6 according to an inclination axis, which extends between two mutually separated points, of which a first point 3A is associated with the first support element (here the fourth horizontal beam 5D) and a second point 3B is associated with the second support element (here the second horizontal beam 5B). In this example, the frame 5 has a rectangular cross-section tubular section, and the tubular section forms an inner surface 19 of the frame, whose inner surface faces the part to block the sun. In this example, the first and second points, between which the tilt axis extends, are on the inner surface 19 of the tubular section.

Preferably, the first support element and the second support element, in particular the frame 5, more particularly the support part 6, remain at rest during tilting. This is maintained for all the described embodiments. A connection can be achieved that can be inclined from part 4 to block the sun with the frame 5 at the first point 3A and a second point 3B, for example, with the help of pivots and bearings in which the pivots can rotate. The pivots may be attached, for example, to the part for blocking the sun, while the bearings may be attached to the frame 5. The first and second points 3A, 3B then, for example, coincide with the bearings. Such pivots and bearings are not shown in Figs. 1 to 5, but are visible in Figs. 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A and 9B, indicated with reference numerals 25 and 26, respectively. The imaginary tilt axis then extends, for example, between the bearings 25. An example of the tilt axis with reference numeral 40 is shown in Fig. 6B. As an alternative to the pivots and the bearings, hinges ( not represented but conventional). These can form a connection that can be inclined, between the part 4 to block the sun and the support part 6, in particular between the part 4 to block the sun and the frame 5 of the support part 6. Other connections known per se that can be tilted can also be used.

The part 4 for blocking the sun may be provided with at least one, and preferably two, coupling points at which the positioning means in use are connected with the part for blocking the sun. These coupling points may be located in frame 12, at a distance from the tilt axis. A first and a second of these coupling points are indicated with reference numerals 15A and 15B, respectively, in Figs. 2, 3 and 5. A connection of part 4 can be achieved to block the sun with the frame 5, for example, with the help of a flexible element 16 which is connected so that it can be wound and unwound to the frame 5 and the coupling points 15A, 15B on the frame 12 of part 4 to block the sun.

It will therefore be clear that the two mutually separated points in the first embodiment are distributed over both the first support element and the second support element. In this example, for example, the first point 3A is located on the fourth beam 5D and thus is associated with the fourth beam 5D, and the second point 3B is located on the second beam 5B and thus is associated with the second beam 5B. It will also be clear that part 4 to block the sun is located here between the first point 3A and the second point 3B.

Generally, the support part 6 is provided with one or more legs. In the first embodiment, the support part 6 is provided with four legs, namely a first leg 7A, a second leg 7B, a third leg 7C, and a fourth leg 7D. With the four legs 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D a firm support of the device 2 for protection against the sun can be obtained. From a mechanical point of view, the four legs 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D combine well with the four beams 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D. More generally, preferably the number of legs is equal to the number of beams.

With only one leg, a reasonably firm support can already be achieved, for example, when only one leg is firmly attached to the ground. Only one leg can, for example, be buried in the ground, be heavy, by

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example with an additional weight and / or be provided with one foot. A support part with only one leg may include support elements such as aluminum tubes connecting the leg to the frame 5. Preferably, such support elements are located so as not to prevent the inclination of part 4 to block the sun .

It will be clear that the first, second, third and fourth legs 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D may be buried in, be heavy and / or provided with the foot. To achieve firm support, such measures, as long as they are useful, are not strictly necessary when four legs are present.

The support part 6 may be attached as a canopy to a shelter, such as a house, a shop, a shed, or a mobile home. Fig. 3A shows, as an example, a side view of the device 2 for protection against the sun attached to a wall 11 of the house or the shed. Fig. 3A also shows the terrace 13. The support part 6 can be configured for such a joint. To this end, the support part 6 may be provided with first holes suitable for inserting screws through them. With these screws the support part can then be connected to the house or the shed. Figs. 1 and 2 show with reference numerals 9A and 9B examples of the first gaps in the support part 6. The support part can thus be connected in accordance with a first joint to a first side 11A (Fig. 3) against a wall of the house or the shed. Alternatively, or additionally, the first gaps 9A, 9B may be provided in a beam of the support part 6, for example, the first horizontal beam 5A. In that case, it is possible to omit the first leg, 7A and the second leg 7B, so that a support part with only two legs is obtained (in this case the third leg 7C and the fourth leg 7D). In Fig. 3B a plan view from above of this form of the first union of the device 2 for protection against the sun with respect to the shelter is shown.

Analogously to such a union of the device 2 for protection against the sun with the first side 11A facing the shelter, the support part may be configured for a second connection to the shelter with a second side 11B (Figs. 1 and 2) which faces the hostel. To this end, the support part 6 may be provided, for example, in the first leg 7A and in the fourth leg 7D, second holes 9C, 9D, alternatively or additionally to the first holes 9A, 9B, so as to fit screws through them. Alternatively, or additionally, the second recesses 9C, 9D may be provided with a beam of the support part 6, for example, the fourth horizontal beam 5D. In that case, it is possible to omit the first leg 7A and the fourth leg 7D, so that a support part with only two legs is obtained (in that case, the second leg 7B and the third leg 7C). In Fig. 3C a plan view from above of this form of the second union of the device 2 for protection against the sun with respect to the shelter is shown.

In all the examples shown, the part for blocking the sun can be inclined in a first plane 32 which is directed transversely to a second plane (not shown in Figs. 1-5 but visible in Figs. 6A and 9A with reference numeral 34) in which the part extends to block the sun. Cross sections of the first plane 32 are indicated in a direction perpendicular to the first plane 32, in addition to Figs. 3B and 3C, in Figs. 6A, 7A, 7B, 8B and 9B. In these examples, the first plane 32 is oriented substantially vertically.

More generally, the support part 6 is preferably provided with joining means that include, for example, the first recesses 9A, 9B and / or the second recesses 9C, 9D, for joining the support part 6 with the shelter. Preferably, the joining means are adapted to join the support part to the shelter with the first side 11A or the second side 11B, preferably at the user's discretion, facing the shelter. Thus, the joining means are adapted to join the support part according to, at the user's discretion, the first joint or the second joint, with the plane 32 oriented substantially vertically in the first joint extending in a first direction that differs from a second direction, in which the plane 32 oriented substantially vertically extends in the second joint. In the described example, the user has such a choice if both the first recesses 9A, 9B and the second recesses 9C, 9D are present in the support part, in particular in the legs of the support part and / or in a beam of The support part. Such choice is very practical. Many shelters are, for example, oriented differently from the sun, so that different shelters may require joints on a different side of the shelter. If a device for protection against the sun is configured for such different unions, few more different types of device for protection against the sun may be sufficient. This involves lower production and logistics costs. What is more, for example, in this way an inclination direction can be chosen which is most suitable for removing unwanted material, such as rainwater, dust, and / or leaves, from the part for blocking the sun. Since the side on which the support part is attached to, or oriented towards, the shelter can be chosen with respect to the plane 32 in which the part for blocking the sun can be inclined, it can be prevented that the unwanted material falls as a result of the inclination, in an unwanted site. Such unwanted sites will vary from one shelter to another, so this choice may be important.

An advantage of the use of screws, or other means for screwing, in combination with the first or second holes, is that they can provide a connection with the house or the shed, which can be detached.

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Clearly, other connection means that can be detached can be used. For union to the store or to the carriage, for example, the use of ropes is considered appropriate. This can prevent undesirable displacement or even tilt on the device 2 for protection against the sun, for example as a result of a storm with strong gusts of wind.

Alternatively, or additionally, to connect the device 2 for protection against the sun to the shelter, the device for protection against the sun may be attached to the terrace. This can be done with connection means that can be detached, known per se, to join the terrace.

If the union of the support part to the shelter is sufficiently robust, for example, when the screws are used, the support part can even be free of the first, second, third and fourth legs 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D , although one or more legs, such as two legs, for example, the third leg 7C and the fourth leg 7D, can improve the strength of the support part, also when the support part is attached to the shelter. It will be clear that, preferably, the support part can be removed again from the shelter. This can be done using the connection that can be detached. Note that the device 2 for sun protection can also obviously be adjusted separately from the shelter.

In a variant, at least one and preferably all legs can be removed from the support part. This allows the above-mentioned variations in the number of legs, such as one leg or two legs, to be achieved, starting from a support part initially supplied with four legs. The legs that can be removed also make the device 2 more easily transportable for protection against the sun, which can be of great practical use for the user. Connections such as connections that can be screwed, through which the legs can be joined so that they can be removed, are known per se by those skilled in the art, so that a more detailed description is considered superfluous.

In each of the described embodiments, the support part 6 can be made, at least partially, of aluminum. This has the advantage that a light construction can be achieved. This is especially practical if the sun protection device 2 is designed to be movable, because moving it then takes relatively little effort, due to the relatively low weight. Optionally, weight can be added to the lower legs. To that end, the lower part may include, for example, a material that has a relatively low density, such as stainless steel or cast iron. Such weight addition improves the stability of the device 2 for protection against the sun.

In the first embodiment, the part 4 for blocking the sun of the device 2 for protection against the sun, includes the screen 8 that can be slid in and out. The screen 8 can be, for example, at least partially of a woven material, such as a textile. Alternatively, the screen 8 may include a multiplicity of fixed segments that are connected so that they can be inclined relative to each other, for example, through a flexible band. Such variants of the screen 8 are known per se by those skilled in the art, so that a further description of them is considered superfluous. Typically, these screens are also provided with a mobile sealing section and a similar case or housing in which the retractable screen can be received. Such details are also known to those skilled in the art and do not require additional explanation here.

Figs. 1 and 2 show screen 8 in a sliding inward condition. The part 4 for blocking the sun can, in general, be provided with the frame 12. The frame 12 can surround the screen 8. In this example, the screen 8 can slide in and out along a first side gma 10A and a second side gma 10B, which are arranged along frame 12 of part 4 to block the sun. With part 4 for blocking the sun in non-inclined condition, in this example the first lateral gma 10A and the second lateral gma 10B run parallel to the second horizontal beam 5B and the fourth horizontal beam 5D, respectively.

Different possibilities are provided to allow the screen to slide in and out. The device 2 for protection against the sun can be supplied, for example, with a cable-spring system (not shown). With such a system, by means of cables that are connected to the screen 8, a tension force can be exerted on the screen. The screen 8 may, for example, in sliding condition inward, be rolled on a roller. By force of tension, the screen can then be unwound and slid out. Such systems for sliding the screen 8 in and out are known per se by those skilled in the art, so that an additional description is considered superfluous. Preferably, with the screen 8 in a fully sliding out condition, a substantially rainproof seal is achieved between the screen 8 and the frame 12. For this purpose, the screen 8 may be provided with a sealing profile 17, which It can include, for example, a rubber strip.

Also, more generally, with the part for blocking the sun in non-inclined condition, preferably a substantially rainproof seal is achieved, between the part 4 to block the sun and the support part 6, in

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Particularly the frame 5. For this purpose, the sun protection device may be provided with a sealing means, such as rubber bands, which are located between the support part 6 and the part 4 for blocking the sun, with the part to block the sun in non-inclined condition.

The device 2 for protection against the sun may be provided with positioning means 14 for adjusting an angle of inclination a of the part 4 to block the sun, with respect to the support part 6. Figs. 4 and 5 show details of the positioning means 14. Fig. 4 shows a detail of the positioning means 14, with part 4 to block the sun not inclined. Fig. 5 shows a detail of the positioning means 14, with part 4 for blocking the inclined sun.

In the first embodiment, the positioning means 14 include the flexible element 16, in this example a rope, such as a steel cable. The rope 16 is connected with the part 4 to block the sun, in this example with the frame 12 of the part 4 to block the sun. The positioning means 14 in this example also include a turning means 18, for example, a roller. The turning means 18 is attached here to the support part 6. The flexible element 16 can be unwound from and wound in the turning means 18 and is connected to the coupling points 15A, 15B of the part 4 to block the sun. In this example, the positioning means 14 are adapted to adjust the angle of inclination a of the part 4 to block the sun, with respect to the support part 6 by unwinding and / or winding the flexible element 16 on the turning means. This can be done, for example, with the help of a tube motor (not shown) that can be included in the turning means 18. Thus, the positioning means 14 may be configured to adjust the angle of inclination a of part 4 to block the sun with respect to the support part 6, setting out and / or retracting the flexible element 16. In this example, the turning means 18 is mounted on the support part 6. It will then be clear that in this example the positioning means, in use, during the adjustment of the angle of inclination, operate part 4 to block the sun exerting a force on the part to block the sun from the support part 6.

The flexible element 16 and the turning means 18 can make it possible to carry out, within a predetermined angular range, a practically continuous range of inclination angles. The predetermined angular range can then be limited by a length of flexible element 16.

It will be clear that part 4 to block the sun can also be operated in other ways to tilt, for example with connections and / or muscular power. The positioning means 14 may also be provided with, for example, a spring or counterweight having such force and mass, respectively, that the inclination of the part 4 to block the sun is prevented only when no operation is taking place. As a result, the angle of inclination can be used stably, and a relatively small force for inclination is also required. With the help of such a spring or counterweight, the rope 16 can be pulled with the help of the roller 18 when the inclination of the part 4 is reversed to block the sun, for example, with the help of muscular power.

In Figs. 1, 2, 4 and 5 there is also a visible housing 20, which substantially houses the turning means 18. In the first embodiment, the device 2 for protection against the sun is provided with the housing 20. It will be clear that in Figs. 4 and 5, the housing is partially shown in section view, so that the turning means 18 is visible.

In Figs. 1 to 5, any point along a longitudinal edge of part 4 to block the sun, whose longitudinal edge in this example is formed by frame 12, can be taken as an end of part 4 to block the sun. Thus, it will be clear that part 4 to block the sun has at least two extremes. By these, it can be connected so that it can be inclined to the support part 6 at the two mutually separate points 3A, 3B. In Figs. 1 to 5 these at least two ends may be adjacent corners, namely a first corner 22A and a second corner 22B. Additionally, the part for blocking the sun in this example also has a third corner 22C and a fourth corner 22D. In this example, the first and second corners 22A and 22B are located along one and the same first longitudinal axis 24A of Part 4 to block the sun.

Figs. 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A and 9B show other examples of a connection that can be tilted from part 4 to block the sun and support part 6, where part 4 to block the sun is connected so that it can be tilted, with the support part 6 in a different way.

Figs. 6A and 6B show a device 2 for protection against the sun in a second embodiment according to the invention. Fig. 6A shows a side view of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the second embodiment. Fig. 6B shows a plan view from above of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the second embodiment. Figs. 7A and 7B show a device 2 for protection against the sun in a third embodiment according to the invention. Fig. 7A shows a side view of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the third embodiment. Fig. 7B shows a plan view from above of device 2 for

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protection against the sun in the third embodiment. Figs. 8A and 8B show a device 2 for protection against the sun in a fourth embodiment according to the invention. Fig. 8A shows a side view of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the fourth embodiment. Fig. 8B shows a top plan view of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the fourth embodiment. Figs. 9A and 9B show a device 2 for protection against the sun in a fifth embodiment according to the invention. Fig. 9A shows a side view of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the fifth embodiment. Fig. 9B shows a top plan view of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the fifth embodiment.

In the second, third, fourth and fifth embodiments, the sun protection device 2 is provided with part 4 for blocking the sun and with the support part 6. The part 4 for blocking the sun is provided with the screen 8. In the second and third embodiments, the screen 8 is shown in a completely slipped out condition. In the fourth and fifth embodiments, the screen 8 cannot be slid in or out. The screen 8 can then be fixedly mounted on the frame 12, or it can be removable from the frame 12. Also, in the examples of Figs. 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A and 9B, the part 4 for blocking the sun is inclinedly connected with the support part 6 through the pivots 25. The pivots are, for example, secured to the frame 12 of part 4 to block the sun and extend into bearings 26 that are included in frame 5 of support part 6. It will be clear that there are other possible ways to inclinedly connect part 4 to block the sun with support part 6. In the first embodiment, for example, in addition to a joint with pivots 25 and bearings 26, a joint with a hinge is also possible. This hinge can be attached to the first longitudinal edge 24A of part 4 to block the sun and / or an adjacent beam, in this example the first beam 5A, of the support part 6.

In the second and fourth embodiments, the part 4 for blocking the sun is inclinedly connected to the support part 6 by two ends, namely a first end 23A and a second end 23B, which are opposite each other. In the second embodiment, the first end 23A and the second end 23B are formed by opposite longitudinal edges, here a second longitudinal edge 24B and a third longitudinal edge 24C, of part 4 to block the sun. In the fourth embodiment, the first end 23A and the second end 23B, which are opposite each other, be formed by one and the same fourth longitudinal edge 24D, a longitudinal edge that is curved.

In the third embodiment, part 4 for blocking the sun is also inclined at two opposite ends with support part 6. In this example, the ends are formed by opposite corners, here the second corner 22B and the fourth corner 22D.

It will be clear that when the sun-blocking part has two opposite ends by which it is connected, at the two points between which the tilt axis 40 extends, to the support part (as in the second, third and fourth embodiments) ), these two points are then located at a distance from each other. It will also be clear that in that case the support elements on which these two points are located extend along different directions. However, the mutually separated points can also be obtained in a different way and can be located, for example, on one and the same curved longitudinal edge.

In the fifth embodiment, the support part 6 may be provided with the positioning means 14 with the flexible element 16. In the fifth embodiment, part 4 to block the sun has a triangular shape. Such a form can be very useful, for example, in the case of a triangular terrace, or in the case of a rectangular terrace just above a part of which a user needs protection from the sun.

As can be seen in Figs. 6A and 7A, a first part 36 of the part 4 to block the sun can move down during the inclination, and a second part 38 of the part 4 to block the sun can move up during the inclination. It will be clear that the first part 36 and the second part 38 of the part 4 to block the sun in this example are separated by the (imaginary) tilt axis 40, on which the part 4 to block the sun can be inclined in use .

More generally, it will be favorable when the weight of a part of part 4 to block the sun, which from a situation of non-inclination in use moves down during inclination, is greater than the weight of a part of part 4 to block the sun, that from a situation of no inclination in use moves upwards during the inclination, for example, when the positioning means of the first embodiment are used (ie with the flexible element and the turning means). In this way, the flexible element remains tensioned in use and the angle of inclination is well defined. It will also be favorable, as, for example, in the second, third and fourth embodiments and regardless of which positioning means are used, when the weight of the first part 36 of part 4 to block the sun from a non-tilting situation in use it moves downwards, during the inclination it is substantially equal to the weight of the second part 38 of the part 4 to block the sun that from a non-inclination situation moves upwards during the inclination. As a result, a relatively small force is required to tilt the part to block the sun.

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Fig. 10 shows a view of a device 2 for protection against the sun, in a sixth embodiment according to the invention. The sun protection device 2 is provided with a part 4 for blocking the sun and a support part 6. In this example, the support part 6 is provided with the first leg 7A, the second leg 7B, the third leg 7C, and the fourth leg 7D. One or more of the legs 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, for example, each of the legs 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, may include one foot. In this example, the first leg 7A includes a first foot 50A, the second leg 7B includes a second foot 50B, the third leg 7C includes a third foot 50C, and the fourth leg 7D includes a fourth foot 50D.

Fig. 10 also shows the box 42 in which the retracted screen can be received. In the sixth embodiment, the screen is provided with a bottom rail 44. With the help of this, an appropriate tension of the screen can be achieved in a direction across the width of the screen 8. This helps prevent unwanted folds on the screen 8. The bottom rail 44 may be provided with the sealing means such as the rubber strip.

Fig. 11 shows a transparent view of a lower part 52A in use of the first leg 7A. The other legs 7B, 7C, 7D may have a similar lower part. Fig. 11 shows the first foot 50A and also shows a first section 54.1 of union. Fig. 11 also shows a lower part in use of a main part 60A of the first leg 7A. The other legs preferably have a similar main part. The main part of the first leg is preferably hollow. In this example, the main part 60A of the first leg is formed as a rectangular tubular section. In Fig. 11 the first junction section 54.1 is slid into the hollow main part 60A of the first leg 7A.

Fig. 12 also shows the first section 54.1 of union. More generally, the first section 54.1 of union may be provided with niches. The niches can spread in different directions. A first niche 56A or a plurality of first niches 56A may extend, for example, in a direction 58A of length of the first junction section 54.1. A second niche 56B or a plurality of second niches 56B may extend, for example, in a transverse direction 58B of the first junction section 54.1. The transverse direction can be transverse to the length direction. A length L of the first junction section 54.1 may be in a range of 5 centimeters to 50 centimeters. A section of union longer than approximately 5 centimeters is relatively light and creates the possibility of achieving a union of an acceptable strength. A section of union shorter than 50 centimeters has an acceptable weight and creates the possibility of achieving a union of a relatively high strength. The length L can be, for example, approximately equal to 18 centimeters. However, the length L may also be outside the mentioned range. The first joint section may also be provided with first grooves 57A and / or second grooves 57B. These first and / or second grooves can extend in the direction 58A of length of the first section 54.1 of union.

The first and / or second niches 56A, 56B are preferably provided with thread. This allows the screws 62 to be screwed through the niches in the first leg (not visible) within the second niches of the first joint section 54.1. Also, similarly, the screws (not visible) can be screwed through the niches in the first foot (not visible) into the first niche 56A. With the help of the screws 62 and the joint section with the first and second niches 56A, 56B, the first foot 50A can be connected, so that it can be detached, with the main part of the first leg 7A. Alternatively, the part of the first foot and the first joint section can be replaced with a plastic cover that closes from below the tubular section of the main part 60A of the first leg 7A. However, with the first foot 50A, better support can be obtained than with such a plastic cover.

The support part 6 in the sixth embodiment (Fig. 10) is also provided with the frame 5 which includes four support elements in the form of horizontal beams, namely the first horizontal beam 5A, the second horizontal beam 5B, the third horizontal 5C beam, and the fourth horizontal 5D beam. It will be clear that horizontal beams can form the first and second support elements. The first support element may be formed, for example, by the second beam 5B, and the second support element may be formed, for example, by the fourth beam 5D. In this example, horizontal beams 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D are mutually connected with the aid of coupling pieces (not visible in Fig. 10, but shown in Figs. 13, 14, and 15 with reference numerals 78.1 and 78.2). With the help of these coupling parts, the legs 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D can also be attached to the frame 5.

Fig. 13 shows a transparent plan view from above of a first detail 70 of Fig. 10. Fig. 13 shows the third horizontal beam 5C, the fourth horizontal beam 5D, and the fourth leg 7D. Fig. 13 also shows a second junction section 54.2, a third junction section 54.3, and a fourth junction section 54.4 that are similar to the first junction section 54.1 as illustrated in Fig. 12. As can be seen in Fig. 13, the second union section 54.2 in this example is located substantially in an upper, in use part of the fourth leg 7D. The fourth leg 7D, just like the other legs, may be provided with a cover 72 which is connected with screws 74 of the cover to the second section 54.2 of union. The screws 74 of the cover may, for example, be screwed to the first slots 57A. Fig. 13 also shows that in

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In this example, the third section 54.3 of the union is located substantially on the third horizontal beam 5C, and that the fourth section 54.4 of the union is located substantially on the fourth horizontal beam 5D.

The second, third and fourth joint sections may be connected with the fourth leg 7D, the third beam 5C, and the fourth beam 5D, respectively, by the screws 62. To this end, the screws 62 may be screwed through niches (not visible) on the fourth leg 7D, the third beam 5C, and the fourth beam 5D within two second niches 56B of the second, third and fourth joint sections, respectively, similar to the screws 62 screwed into the second niches 56B of the first union section 54.1, as described with reference to Fig. 11.

The second, third and fourth sections 54.2, 54.3, and 54.4 of union may be composed of a first coupling piece 78.1 whereby the fourth leg 7D, the third beam 5C, and the fourth beam 5D are interconnected. To this end, the second, third and fourth junction sections may be mutually interconnected and extend in this example in mutually perpendicular directions.

Fig. 14 shows an example in which the second, third and fourth sections 54.2, 54.3, and 54.4 of union are mutually interconnected with screws 76. The screws 76 that are visible in Fig. 14 extend through third niches (not visible) in the second section of union and within the first niche 56A of the fourth section 54.4 of union. After mutual connections have been made, for example with the help of screws 76, the second, third and fourth joint sections can be part of the first coupling piece 78.1. It will be clear that the fifth junction section 54.5, as shown in Fig. 14, is absent in the example of Fig. 13.

Fig. 15 shows a transparent view of a second detail 71 indicated in Fig. 10. Fig. 15 shows a second coupling piece 78.2 that is constructed analogously to the first coupling piece 78.1, and also shows a sixth section 54.6 of union. The sixth union section is received on the first leg 7A and is attached to it. Fig. 15 also shows a seventh section 54.7 of union. The seventh section 54.7 of union is received on the first beam 5A and is attached to it with the help of screws 62. Fig. 15 also shows an eighth section 54.8 of union. The eighth section 54.8 of union is received in the fourth beam 5D and is attached to it with the help of screws 62.

It will be thus clear that in the sixth embodiment, the support part 6 is supplied with at least one union section, namely the first, second, third and fourth, sixth, seventh and eighth union sections.

It will also be clear that the support part of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the sixth embodiment has a first corner point 84A, a second corner point 84B, a third corner point 84C, and a fourth corner point 84D ( Fig. 10), and that the first coupling part 78.1 is close to the fourth corner point 84D and that the second coupling part 78.2 is close to the first corner point 84A. In the sixth embodiment, near the second and third corner points there are coupling pieces similar to those in the first and fourth corner points. Thus, it will be clear that in the sixth embodiment, at or near each corner point can be one of the coupling pieces. It will also be clear that in the sixth embodiment, the first support element, for example, the second beam 5B, and the second support element, for example, the fourth beam 5D, are connected with other elements such as the first beam 5A and the third beam 5C, of the frame 5 by means of the coupling parts, such as the first and second coupling parts 78.1 and 78.2. In variations of the support part 6 as described hereinabove, it may be desirable to connect with other parts of the support part 6, such as the legs and the frame 5, or such as different parts of one leg, at an angle adjustable. Figs. 16A and 16B show a third coupling piece 78.3 where a ninth and a tenth sections 54.9 and 54.10 of the third coupling piece are connected to each other with an adjustable angle. The ninth and tenth joint sections are similar to the first joint section, as shown in Fig. 12. The third coupling part 78.3 is provided with external coupling plates 80A and internal coupling plates 80B. The internal coupling plates can be inserted into the second grooves 57B of the ninth joint section. The external coupling plates can be inserted into the first grooves 57A of the tenth joint section. The coupling plates 80A, B may be provided with curved grooves 82, in which the coupling screws 84 may be present. By tightening the coupling screws 84, a fixed angle can be established between the ninth and tenth joint sections.

Fig. 17 shows a longitudinal cross-section of the device 2 for protection against the sun in the sixth embodiment. The plane of the cross-section passes through the third section 54.3 of union and the seventh section 54.7 of union, parallel to the legs and the fourth beam 50D. Fig. 17 shows the first leg 7A, the fourth leg 7D, the first foot 50A, and the four foot 50D. Fig. 17 also shows the fourth beam 5D and the frame 5. Also in Fig. 17 part 4 is shown to block the sun and the screen 8. The screen 8 in this example can slide in and out with help of the screen roller 83. The screen roller 83

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it can be part of a mechanism that is wound and unwound, with the help of which the screen 8 can slide in and out.

The third joint section 54.3 may be provided with an opening 88. This opening is not present in the first joint section 54.1. Through the opening 88 the flexible element 16 can be led to the roller of the turning means 18.

Fig. 17 also shows the turning means 18 and the flexible element 16. In the sixth embodiment, the flexible element 16 is formed by a flexible sun protection fabric 85. At a coupling point 15C of the part to block the sun, the sun protection fabric is connected to the part 4 to block the sun. In the sixth embodiment, the coupling point 15C is along an edge of the part to block the sun, so that the flexible sun protection fabric extends over a first width B1, which is approximately equal to a second width B2 of part 4 to block the sun. Therefore, it will be clear that the term "coupling point" can be widely taken and can be extended along the edge of the part to block the sun. The first width B1 and the second width B2 are, for example, approximately equal to the length of the first and third beams.

Fig. 18 shows the device for protection against the sun in a seventh embodiment according to the invention. In Fig. 18 the sun protection device 2 is attached to the wall 11. In this example, the support part 6 is adapted for such a joint. To this end, the support part 6 may be provided with an eleventh and twelfth sections 54.11 and 54.12 of union. The eleventh and twelfth union sections are similar to the first union section and may be provided with a mounting plate 90. The mounting plate can be connected to the eleventh and twelfth joint sections by means of screws that can be screwed into the first niches 56A. The mounting plates 90 may be provided with the first holes 9E suitable for inserting screws through them. With these screws, the support part can then be connected to the wall 11.

Fig. 18 also shows the coupling point 15C that is along the edge of the part 4 to block the sun, such that the flexible sun protection fabric extends over the first width B1 of the protection fabric 85 against the sun, which is approximately equal to the second width B2 of part 4 to block the sun and screen 8.

In the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh embodiments, the part 4 for blocking the sun is connected with the frame 5 of the support part 6, so that it can be tilted in the plane 32 in use It is oriented substantially vertically. Such vertical inclination orientation, however, can be supplemented with, and / or replaced by, a horizontal inclination orientation. To that end, the sun-blocking part can be connected to the support part, so that in use it can be inclined in a plane that is oriented substantially horizontally. By combining these two inclination orientations, a relatively wide range of orientations of part 4 can be achieved to block the sun, relative to the sun.

It will be clear that the features described with respect to the described embodiments are not limited to a single embodiment, but can also be used in the other embodiments. For example, the device 2 for protection against the sun in the second, third and fourth embodiments may be provided with the first leg 7A, the second leg 7B, the third leg 7C, and the fourth leg 7D. In the fifth embodiment, the sun protection device 2 may be provided with only three legs, namely the first leg 7A, the second leg 7B and the third leg 7C.

It is believed that the operation and construction of the invention are apparent from the above description. The invention is not limited by any of the described embodiments. For example, the support part may be provided with a grid for the part to block the sun, while the positioning means are also adapted to move the part to block the sun on the grid for the part to block the sun. For example, the positioning means can then be configured to move the part to block the sun along the grid for the part to block the sun, during the inclination of the part to block the sun. The combination of translation and inclination also increases the possibilities of adjusting the position of the part to block the sun, to a position of the sun. As another example, preferably, the device for protection against the sun and / or the positioning means are configured to, at the user's discretion, tilt the part to block the sun from a non-tilting situation in one of at least two different addresses. In this way, the angle a can, in use, become both positive and negative. The use of expressions such as "preferably", "more preferably", "in particular", etc., is not intended to limit the invention. The use of the indefinite article "un" does not exclude a plurality. With the knowledge of those skilled in the art, it is understood that possible changes in the embodiments may fall within the scope of the appended claims. Also, all kinematic investments are considered to be disclosed and fall within the invention.

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A device (2) for protection against the sun, provided with a part (4) to block the sun and a support part (6) to support the part to block the sun, in which the part (4) for blocking the sun preferably includes a screen (8) that can slide in and out, in which the support part (6) includes at least a first support element (5D) and a second support element (5B) , which are immovably connected to each other and extend in mutually different directions along the part to block the sun, in which the part (4) to block the sun is connected, so that it can be tilted , with the support part (6) according to an inclination axis (40) extending between two points (3A, 3B) mutually separated from which a first point (3A) is associated with the first element (5D) of support and a second point (3B) is associated with the second support element (5B), characterized or because it is also provided with positioning means (14) adapted to adjust an angle (a) of inclination of the part (4) to block the sun with respect to the support part (6), in which the part (4) to block the sun is provided with at least one point (15A, 15B) of coupling to which the positioning means (14) are connected with the part (4) to block the sun, because the positioning means (14) include a flexible element (16) that is attached to at least one coupling point (15A, 15B), and because the angle (a) of inclination of the part (4) to block the sun from the part (6) of support is adjusted by removing and / or retracting the flexible element (16). 2. A sun protection device according to claim 1, wherein the first support element (5D) and the second support element (5B) are included in a frame (5) formed by the part (6) ) of support, in which the frame (5) surrounds, preferably completely, the part (4) to block the sun. 3. A sun protection device according to claims 1 or 2, which has at least one of the following features: wherein the first point (3A) coincides with the first support element (5D) and a second point (3B) coincides with the second support element (5B); wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun is located at least partially between the two points (3A, 3B) mutually separated; in which the different directions in which the first and second support elements (5D, 5B) extend are directed transversely with each other or are directed substantially parallel to each other; Y wherein the first support element (5D) and the second support element (5B) are formed by beams that extend substantially horizontally (5A-5D). 4. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun can be inclined in a plane (32) that is directed transversely to a plane ( 34) in which the part extends to block the sun. 5. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-4, which has at least one of the following features: wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun has at least two ends at which it is connected, so that it can be inclined, to the two points (3A, 3B) mutually separated from the support part (6) ; in which the at least two ends are formed by corners (22A-D) of the part to block the sun; in which the at least two ends are formed by different longitudinal edges (24A-D) of the part to block the sun; Y wherein the at least two ends are opposite longitudinal edges (24A-D). 6. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-5, having at least one of the following features: wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun in use is connected with the support part (6) so that it can be inclined in a plane (32) oriented substantially vertically; wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun in use is connected with the support part (6) so that it can be inclined in a plane (34) oriented substantially horizontally; in which the positioning means (14), in use, during the adjustment of the angle (a) of inclination, operate the part (4) to block the sun exerting a force on the part to block the sun from the part (6 ) from 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 40 Four. Five support; Y wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun is provided with two points (15A, 15B) of couplings in which the positioning means (14) in use are connected with the part for blocking the sun. 7. A sun protection device according to claim 1, wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun in use is connected to the support part (6) so that it can be tilted in a plane ( 32) oriented substantially vertically. A device for protection against the sun according to claim 7, wherein the positioning means (14) also includes a turning means (18), in which the turning means is attached to the part (6 ) of support, in which the flexible element (16) can be unwound and wound on the turning means (18), in which the positioning means (14) are adapted to adjust the angle (a) of inclination of the part (4) to block the sun from the support part (6) by unrolling and / or winding the flexible element (16) on the turning means (18). 9. A device for protection against the sun according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the flexible element (16) is formed by a flexible fabric for protection against the sun. 10. A sun protection device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one coupling point (15A, 15B) is along an edge of the part (4) to block the sun, such that the flexible sun protection fabric extends over a width that is approximately equal to the width of the sun blocking part. 11. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 8-10, provided with a housing (20) substantially enclosing the turning means (18). 12. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 4-11, wherein the positioning means (14) are adapted to adjust a plurality of inclination angles of the part (4) to block the sol with respect to the support part (6), in which the plurality of inclination angles is within a predetermined angular range. 13. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-12, having at least one of the following features: wherein the support part (6) is provided with at least one leg (7A-D), preferably at least two legs, more preferably four legs; wherein at least one, and preferably all legs (7A-D can be removed from the support part (6); and is provided with joining means for joining, preferably so that it can be disengaged, the part ( 6) Support with a shelter, such as a house, a shop, a shed, or a mobile home. 14. A sun protection device according to claim 6, provided with joining means for joining, preferably so that the support part (6) can be separated to a shelter, such as a house, a shop , a shed, or a mobile home, and in which the joining means that are adapted to join the support part (6) in accordance with, at the user's will, a first union or a second union, in which the substantially vertically oriented plane in the first joint extends in a first direction that differs from a second direction in which the substantially vertically oriented plane extends in the second joint. 15. A sun protection device according to claims 13 or 14, which has at least one of the following features: wherein the support part (6) as a canopy is attached, preferably so that it can be disengaged, to the shelter; Y in which the different directions in which the first and second support element (5D, 5B) extend, are directed transversely to each other or are directed substantially parallel to each other and in which the support part is attached, preferably so that it can be separated, by at least one of the substantially horizontal beams (5A-D), to the shelter. 16. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-15, adapted to be placed on a terrace and / or to be attached to the terrace. 17. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-16, which 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 It has at least one of the following traits: wherein the support part (6) is mobile, preferably in its entirety; wherein a size of the part (4) is chosen to block the sun, such that in use a surface to block the sun from the part to block the sun is greater than a surface to block the sun from the support part, with the part to block the sun preferably in a completely slipped out condition; and adapted to, at the user's discretion, tilt the part (4) to block the sun from a situation not inclined in one of at least two different directions. 18. A sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-17, having at least one of the following features: wherein the support part (6) is provided with at least one section (54.1-54.10) of union; wherein the support part (6) is provided with at least one coupling piece (78.1-78.3) that includes at least two, preferably three, joint sections (54.1-54.10) that are mutually connected to each other and extend in different directions, preferably mutually perpendicularly; wherein at least one, and preferably all the joining directions of the coupling part (78.1-78.3) are connected to each other so that they can be disconnected; wherein the connecting sections (54.1-54.10) of the coupling piece are connected to each other, at an angle that can be adjusted; wherein the part (4) for blocking the sun has at least two ends at which it is connected, so that it can be inclined, to the support part (6) at the two mutually separate points (3A, 3B) Y wherein the first support element and the second support element (5A-5D) are connected to each other and / or to other elements of the frame, by means of the at least one coupling piece (78.1-78.3); wherein the at least one connecting section (54.1-54.10) of the at least one coupling piece (78.1-78.3) slides in and / or on the first support element (5A-D) and / or the second support element (5A-D); wherein the frame (5) has a number of corner points (84A-D), in which one or more of the coupling parts (78.1-78.3) is located on or near each corner point; wherein the support part (6) is provided with at least one leg, preferably at least two legs, more preferably four legs (7A-D); wherein at least one, and preferably all legs (7AD) can be removed from the support part (6) and in which the at least one leg (7A-D) includes a foot (50A-D; Y in which the foot (50A-D) is connected, so that it can be disconnected, with a part (60A) of the at least one leg (7A-D) by means of the at least one section (54.1- 54.10) union. 19. Use of a sun protection device according to any one of claims 1-18, as a garage and / or on a terrace and / or a patio.