IT201800020191A1 - TELESCOPIC DRESSING CABIN FOR BATHING AND / OR SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS - Google Patents

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Patent application for industrial invention

Description of the industrial invention entitled:

TELESCOPIC DRESSING CABIN for bathing establishments and / or similar

DESCRIPTION

TECHNIQUE SECTOR

The present invention relates to the sector of the art relating to structures for bathing establishments. More in detail, the present invention relates to a telescopic changing room for bathing establishments and / or similar establishments, the height of which can be varied by means of the vertical sliding of its movable upper part on its fixed lower part.

STATE OF THE PRE-EXISTING TECHNIQUE

The beach changing cabins so far designed, built and marketed have the drawback of having a considerable height (2100/2300 mm. To allow the person who uses it to maintain an upright position inside it) and fixed such that, when they are positioned parallel to the shore, they totally block the view of the sea.

For many years, in fact, in numerous seaside resorts, the problem has been raised (which has resulted in a heated discussion between local authorities, beach establishment managers, citizens and tourists) of the anthropization of the coasts, largely due to establishment of bathing establishments (in Italy about 1,050 km of coasts are occupied by them): in particular, the installation of long lines of cabins parallel to the shore has actually led to the "disappearance of the seafront" from view, arousing ever greater controversy and contrasts between the proponents of opposing interests (landscape, public and private, economic and entrepreneurial, etc.).

The solution presented here allows to comply, at the same time and without damage to any of the interested parties, with the legitimate opposing needs: on the one hand, it allows anyone to freely and easily enjoy the sea view even in the presence of the cabins during the summer season which, for the most of! day, all evening and all night, they will be positioned in lowered mode (closed), on the other hand to allow a normal performance of their economic activity by the managers and consequently a normal use of the same by the users of the bathing establishments by positioning, when necessary, the cabins in raised mode (open).

The telescopic booth object of the present patent application for industrial invention, whose peculiarity is the variable height according to the use / non-use by the user, therefore allows to obviate the above described inconvenience of hiding the view of the sea as its minimum height (cabin in lowered position) is expected to be about 1500 mm., therefore less than the average height of a person.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present description refers to a telescopic changing room for bathing establishments and / or similar establishments which, being able to vary its height, when not in use allows to reduce the volume (in height) occupied by it.

The opening and closing of the cabin does not require any intervention by the staff of the bathing establishment. It is in fact equipped with systems that allow it to be raised and lowered easily and without any effort on the part of the users: the handling can therefore be carried out in complete safety by people of any age group, even without particular physical strength.

The telescopic cabin is, first of all, a parallelepiped box-like structure which, when open, is of a similar size to the beach cabins currently existing on the market (which measure on average about 1000 mm in width, 1300 mm in depth and 2200 mm in height), while when it is closed, while maintaining its width and depth dimensions unchanged, it considerably reduces its height (up to about 1500 mm). This allows to obtain the result for which it was designed and that is not to impede the view of the sea and the beach to passers-by but at the same time, by not varying width and depth, it allows to keep contents and stored inside (even on the hangers). all the personal effects of users even with the cabin lowered, just like traditional cabins. In fact, if it had been designed with an excessive reduction of the internal spaces ("minicabina"), before being positioned in lowered mode, it would have had to be partially or totally empty (from objects, clothes, etc.), creating thus a considerable inconvenience to the users and a problem of alternative storage of the personal objects of the customers to the managers of the bathing activity.

In addition to not having to be "emptied", the cabin can be equipped with any kind of equipment and / or internal accessory (standard and / or optional) similarly to any other type of beach cabin currently on the market (easily installed accessories are, for example, for example, coat hangers, mirrors, shelves, benches, anti-sand platforms, etc.) as the designed structure is totally compatible with them.

As far as its handling is concerned, it can be implemented through different systems, alternative to each other. The preferred but not exclusive embodiment, which is also the simplest and cheapest, consists of a manually operated pulley and counterweight mechanism with sliding on male-female system guides. Alternatively, by way of example and not exhaustive, electric actuators powered by the distribution network or by a solar panel placed above the cover of the cabin, pneumatic actuators connected to a suitable source, hydraulic actuators connected to the water network and in any case, in any case, can be used. general, any other manual mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic system, etc. that allows you to easily raise and lower the cabin.

The cabin access door is designed, in its preferred but not exclusive embodiment, in three parts of equal thickness: the lower and the central one are integral with each other and the lower one constrained (hinged) to the base module of the cabin itself, while the upper one is constrained (hinged) to the upper sliding module. In particular, the door structure is built in cantilever mode, more precisely:

- the lower part is advanced, flush with the outside of the front bulkhead of the cabin);

- the central part is instead set back, so as to allow the upper part to slide on it;

- the upper part again advanced, flush with the outside of the front bulkhead of the cabin, to slide on the central one.

The access door to the car is equipped with an automatic coupling and release mechanism which, in its preferred but not exclusive embodiment, consists of two metal profiles or other material in the shape of a "U": when the car is completely raised, they fit together and allow the opening of the door itself.

The car roof can be built either with one or two flaps, since its shape and the number of flaps do not affect the functionality of the car. When designing the height and inclination of the roof (s) it is only necessary to keep in mind that the minimum total height envisaged for the cabin configured in closed mode must always be less than the average height of a person.

One or more solar panels can be installed on the roof of the cabin which can provide the energy necessary for its movement in case of installation of electric actuators.

Finally, it is worth pointing out that the telescopic booth object of this patent application can also be used for other purposes, other than the main changing room: in such cases it is simply necessary to suitably adapt its dimensions and / or construction characteristics, while maintaining its characteristics unaltered. operating principles. By way of example only and not exhaustive, alternative uses can be for example bathroom toilet, bathroom toilet for the handicapped, kiosk, warehouse for sheltering equipment, etc. .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention which is the subject of the present patent application for industrial invention will now be briefly explained with reference to the drawings of the attached tables, which show the preferred but not exclusive embodiment of the telescopic changing room, of the parts from which it is composed, of its peculiar mechanisms. and related details. The drawings are provided for indicative purposes only and therefore not limitative.

Figure n. 01 shows a perspective view of the car in its maximum extension in height (car raised / open) while figure n. 02 shows it in the minimum extension in height (cabin lowered / closed): as you can see, the base module (A) has slightly smaller dimensions than the upper module (B) to allow the latter to slide over it with precision. This upward or downward sliding is improved, as we shall see, thanks to the optional male (V) and female (U) guides positioned precisely in the interstice that forms between the side panels (F) of the lower module (A) fixed and the lateral bulkheads (G) of the mobile upper module (B) of the cabin.

Figure n. 03 shows the front of the cabin in its maximum extension in height (cabin raised / open) and figure n. 04 the cabin in its minimum height extension (cabin lowered / closed), while figure n. 05 shows the plan.

Figure n. 06 sideways shows the cabin in its maximum extension in height (cabin raised / open), figure n. 07 the cabin in its minimum height extension (cabin lowered / closed), while figure n. 08 shows the covering roof (C).

Figure n. 09 shows the section, in the preferred but not exclusive embodiment, of the angular profile (I) for joining the bulkheads while figure no.

10 shows, again in the preferred but not exclusive embodiment, the relative perspective scheme of interlocking of the bulkheads inside it.

Figure n. 11 shows the section (partialized) of the movement mechanism (sliding) of the upper module (B) mobile on the lower module (A) fixed (base): in particular, the lateral bulkheads (F) of the lower module (A) fixed and the lateral bulkheads (G) of the mobile upper module (B), the internal male (V) and female (U) guide system, joined together by the relative coupling bar (Z), the counterweights (X) with the relative cables (Y) and pulleys (pulleys) (&). This figure also shows the (optional) handling aid system for the upper module (B) also consisting of a system of male (V) and female (U) guides housed in the interstice existing between the side panels (F) of the lower module (A) and the side panels (G) of the upper module (B); more precisely they are fixed, respectively:

- on the external face of the side panels (F) of the lower module (A) the female guides (U);

- the male guides (V) on the internal face of the side panels (G) of the upper module (B).

Figure n. 12 shows the preferred but not exclusive embodiment of the male (V) and female (U) guide system which can be used, both in the actual movement mechanism and in the movement aid mechanism itself (optional).

Figure n. 13 shows a perspective view of the preferred but not exclusive embodiment of the movement mechanism, where the male (V) and female (U) guides, the coupling bar (Z) which makes them integral, the screws and bolts (N) are represented the counterweights (X) carried by the cables (Y) which slide in the grooves of the pulleys (&) allow the movement of the upper module (B) mobile on the lower module (A) fixed.

Figure n. 14 shows the section (front view) of the preferred but not exclusive embodiment of the handling aid mechanism (optional) with the relative dedicated guide system while figure no. 15 shows, by way of example only, the front view and the top view of one of the various male (V) and female (U) guide systems that can be used.

Figure n. 16 shows the front door (M) raised, that is when the entire cabin is in the raised configuration (cabin completely open), while figure n. 17 shows the door (M) lowered, i.e. when the whole car is in closed configuration (car completely closed).

Figure n. 18 shows the raised section of the door (M), figure n. 19 shows the door (M) lowered, while figure n. 20 shows the hooking and unhooking system with the relative profiles (S) and (T) highlighted which, in the raised configuration, fit together perfectly to allow the opening of the door itself.

Figure n. 21 shows a partial view of the door (M) in perspective and the detail of the coupling and release system of the central part (P), to which the lower profile (T) is fixed, with the upper part (0), to which it is fixed the upper profile (S).

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In all its embodiments, the telescopic changing room object of the present patent application for industrial invention has a parallelepiped structure and consists of at least two parts (modules): a fixed lower part, the module (A), which rests on the ground and a mobile upper, module (B), which slides partially on it, vertically and in both directions (upwards and downwards).

The entire structure, inserted on the base in its interlocking seat (L), is easily assembled / disassembled, and is made up of single bulkheads, approximately four for each module for a total of eight, two front (D) and (E) , four lateral (F) and (G) and two rear (H), all assembled together by interlocking or similar system, fixed with bolts and screws (N) (or other means) through the angular metal profiles (I) and can be built in different materials (if desired also insulated) including, but not limited to, wood, PVC or other plastic material, any type of metal (stainless steel, aluminum, anodized aluminum, iron, etc.).

The roof (C) covering the cabin (which can also be insulated), integral with the upper module (B), can be made either with one or two pitches and with any type of material.

The access door (M) to the cabin, divided into its three parts, lower (Q) central (P) and upper (O), hinged to the front bulkheads (D) and (E), can be positioned on them either centrally and laterally (in the latter case indifferently to the right or to the left with respect to the central axis of the cabin).

The movement, i.e. the ascent and descent of the upper module (B), can be carried out through the installation of multiple systems, alternative to each other. The preferred but not exclusive embodiment (which is also the simplest and cheapest) consists of a movement mechanism with pulleys (&) and counterweights (X), manually operated, with sliding on male guides (V) and female (U), placed in a dedicated seat (not shown) such as to hide it from view and inserted in the side panels (F) or in the rear (H) of the base module (A) (but, in the latter case, the mechanism is less balanced). The system provides for an exact balancing of the weights involved - that is, the total weight of the mobile module (B) = total weight of the counterweights (X) must be found - and the possible installation of return springs, however non-essential (not shown). Alternatively, by way of example only and not exhaustive, electric actuators powered by the distribution network or by a solar panel placed above the cover of the cabin can be used, pneumatic actuators connected to a suitable compressor (single for each cabin or, better, unique for all the cabins of the bathing establishment), hydraulic actuators connected to the water mains and in any case, in general, any other manual mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic system, etc. that allows to raise (in case of use) or lower (in case of non-use) the cabin. In order to improve the system, a horizontal connection metal (or other material) crossbar - the coupling bar (Z ) - fixed (welded or screwed) at the same time both to the upper end of each of the guides themselves in their male part (V) and to the internal face of the! roof (C) of the car.

The guides (U) and (V) have been provided in a number of four copies, two for each lateral bulkhead (F) (right and left) of the lower module (A), but their number can be varied at will, both in increase or decrease, depending on the size of the cabin and the size of the guides themselves, and can also be positioned in other positions; by way of example only or also on the rear bulkhead (H) or in correspondence with the angular profiles (I) for assembling the bulkheads.

The mechanical movement of the upper module (B) on the lower module (A) to vary the height of the cabin must preferably (although not necessarily) be assisted by a movement aid mechanism, consisting of other pairs of guides (U) and (V) external (tracks / rails or other similar system having the same function of optimizing the movement making it more fluid), positioned vertically in the gap between the modules themselves (A) and (B). Also in this case with male (V) and female (U) system or similar and with sliding on bearings, balls or other suitable support. In particular, one of the two parts of each guide - the female part (U) - is fixed (screwed) to the outer side of each side bulkhead (F) of the lower module (A), while the other part - the male part ( V) - is instead fixed (screwed) to the internal side of the corresponding side bulkhead (G) of the upper module (B). This allows a smoother and more homogeneous movement of the upper module (B) and avoids unbalancing and / or jamming of the same in its upward and downward movement. Any other mode that improves scrolling is still supported and compatible with the entire structure.

For the access door (M) of the car, the preferred but not exclusive embodiment consists of the "cantilever" construction of the three parts that compose it:

- two lower ones, the lower one (Q) in the forward position and the central one (P) in the rear position, joined together but only the part (Q) hinged to the front bulkhead (D) of the lower module (A);

- an upper one (O) in the forward position again, hinged to the bulkhead (E) of the upper mobile module (B).

Thereby:

- when the cabin is closed, i.e. positioned at its minimum height (as soon as the use by the user ends and during the period of non-use), as shown in figure n. 01, in figure no. 04 and in figure n. 07, the upper part (O) overlaps the central part (P) of the door (M). This position of the door (M), represented in figure n. 19, does not allow its opening and closing;

- when the cabin is open, i.e. positioned at its maximum height (just before the start of use by the user and during the period of use), the upper part (O) of the door (M) is also at its maximum height and is therefore no longer superimposed on the central part (P) of the door (M) but moved upwards with respect to it, being constrained to the upper module (B), which has also risen completely, but is only attached to the central part (P) by means of the constraint mechanism. In this position, the coupling is ensured, shown in figure n. 21, of the upper part (0) with the central part (P) of the door (M) by means of the special locking mechanism (described in detail below), whose preferred but not exclusive embodiment is constituted by the metal profiles ( S) and (T). This position of the door (M), represented in figure n. 16, in figure no. 18, in figure no. 20 and in figure no. 21, allows its opening and closing.

The binding mechanism of the upper part (0) with the central part (P) of the door (M) consists of two metal profiles (S) and (T), of the same U shape, size and length. The first, (T), is inserted at the top of the central part (P) of the door (M) and faces downwards (in an "upside down U" position) while the second, (S), is inserted at the base of the door. upper part (O) of the door (M) and is facing upwards (in the "U" position). The metal profiles (S) and (T) thus described are sized in such a way as to be a few millimeters deeper than the thickness of the door parts where they are respectively inserted, thus creating each of them, for its entire width, an interstice. with the respective door part (M) to which it is bound; in particular, the greater depth is internally aligned, ie each profile is slightly spaced by such millimeters from each part of the door to which it is fixed. In order to obtain a perfect engagement (interlocking) of one section in the other, this measure must preferably correspond to the thickness of the sections themselves. The constraint mechanism works as follows:

the lower profile (T), fixed to the central part (P) of the door (M), always remains fixed in the same position (it does not go up or down);

the upper profile (S), on the other hand, fixed to the upper part (0) of the door (M), varies its position, and in particular:

when the upper module (B) (and therefore the cabin) rises, the upper profile (S) rises upwards together with it, as shown in figure n. 21, until it hooks perfectly with the lower profile (T) at the end of its stroke; this position is represented in figure n. 18 and in figure no. 20 and occurs when the car is fully raised (car open, as shown in figure no. 01, in figure no. 03 and in figure no. 06);

when, on the other hand, the upper module (B) (and therefore the cabin) is lowered, the two profiles (S) and (T) are automatically released and gradually become more and more distant from each other, as shown in figure n. 21, up to the lower limit stop; this position is represented in figure n. 19 and in figure no. 20 and occurs when the car is completely lowered (car closed, as shown in figure no.02, in figure no.04 and in figure no.07).

An automatic safety stop (not shown) is also provided for the cabin, with spring hooking / release or similar, when it reaches its maximum extension position (maximum height).

As already described above, the door (M) is hinged with maps and / or hinges (R) in its lower part (Q) to the front bulkhead (D) of the lower module (A) and in its upper part (O) is hinged to the front bulkhead (E) of the upper module (B).

Finally, there is an opening / closing handle (or knob) (not shown) equipped with a lock (not shown). The handle must preferably be installed flush with the outside (overflow) on one of the door uprights (M) in order not to hinder the sliding of the upper module (B) on the lower module (A) and in an optimal position according to the opening and the closing of the cabin door itself.

Claims (4)

Patent application for industrial invention Description of the industrial invention entitled: TELESCOPIC DRESSING CABIN for bathing establishments and / or similar CLAIMS 1) Telescopic changing room for bathing establishments and / or similar, having the shape of a parallelepiped and comprising, in its preferred but not exclusive embodiment: a fixed lower module (A), a mobile upper module (B); a closing roof (C); a front panel (D) of the lower module (A), a front panel (E) of the upper module (B), the side panels (F) right and left of the lower module (A), the side panels (G) right and left of the upper module (B), two rear bulkheads (H) of modules (A) and (B); four corner profiles (I) for lateral interlocking of the bulkheads; a base with its lower interlocking seat (L) of the bulkheads; a movement mechanism of the upper module (B) consisting of the female guides (U), the male guides (V), the counterweights (X), the pulleys (&), the movement cables (Y) of the counterweights (X) and from the coupling bar (Z); a door (M) divided into a lower part (Q), a central part (P) and an upper part (O); the hinges and / or maps (R) of the door (M); a mechanism for connecting / disconnecting the parts of the door (M) consisting of the lower profile (T) and the upper profile (S), both in the shape of a U; screws, bolts and nuts (N). 2) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claim characterized by the fact that, in its preferred but not exclusive embodiment, it consists of two parallelepiped-shaped telescopic modules, one lower and fixed (A) which rests on the ground and supports the the entire structure, and the other upper and mobile (B) surmounted by the roof (C) with one or two pitches; characterized by the fact that the upper module (B) slides vertically on the lower module (A) in both directions, to vary the height of the cabin; characterized by the fact that its height can vary from the minimum (cabin closed) to the maximum (cabin open) and vice versa. 3) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claims characterized by the fact that the two parallelepiped-shaped telescopic modules (A) and (B) are formed by assembling four (or more) bulkheads for each module - at least one front, two lateral and one rear - with or without connecting corner profiles (I); characterized by the fact that these bulkheads are built in suitable materials - also insulated - including, by way of example only, wood, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and any type of metal, and have a variable thickness - indicatively from 10 to 50 mm. - depending on the material used. 4) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claims characterized by the fact that the height variation through the vertical movement of the upper module (B) can be implemented through multiple systems, alternative to each other, whose preferred but not exclusive form of execution is constituted by a manual movement mechanism consisting of pairs of guides (V) and (U), pulleys (&} and counterweights (X), the latter suitably calibrated on the weight of the upper module (B), 5) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claims, with the vertical movement mechanism of the upper module (B) constituted by the system described in the preceding claim n. 4), characterized by the fact that the movement is regulated by male (V) and female (U) sliding guides; characterized by the fact that the homologous pairs of guides (V) and (U) that regulate the ascent and descent are made integral by connecting them to each other with a coupling bar (Z) made of metal or other suitable material fixed both to the upper end of each male guide (V) and to the lower face of the roof (C); characterized by the fact that the total weight of the counterweights (X) is equal to the weight of the upper module (B). 6) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claims characterized in that the vertical movement of the upper module (B) can be carried out, as well as with the system described in the preceding claims n. 4) and n. 5), also with other alternative handling mechanisms, also calibrated on the weight of the upper module (B), by way of example and not limited to, consisting of one or more: electric actuators (pistons) powered by the energy distribution network and / or by one or more solar panels (or similar), with the possibility of mounting also on the roof (C) of the cabin, pneumatic actuators (pistons) connected to one or more compressors, hydraulic actuators (pistons) connected to the water distribution network or any other manual, mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, oleodynamic, pneumatic system, etc. which allows to move the upper module (B) on the lower module (A) without effort in a uniform and safe way. 7) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claims characterized by the fact that the sliding of the upper module (B) on the lower module (A) can also be improved by a consistent handling aid mechanism, in its preferred but not exclusive embodiment, in an external system of other guides, one or more for each side, in which the female guides (U) are fixed vertically on the external face of each lateral bulkhead (F) of the lower module (A) while the male guides (V) are fixed on the inner face of each corresponding side bulkhead (G) of the upper module (B). 8) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claims characterized by the fact that the access door (M), in its preferred but not exclusive embodiment, consists of three parts, a lower part (Q), a central part (P) and an upper part (O); characterized by the fact that the lower part (Q) and the central part (P) are joined together while the upper part (0) is released from them; characterized by the fact that the lower part (Q) is hinged to the lower module (A), the central part (P) is joined to the lower part (Q) but is not hinged to the lower module (A), the upper part (0 ) is instead hinged to the upper module (B); characterized by the fact that the door (M) has a cantilever structure, more precisely the lower part (Q) is in the forward position, the central part (P) is in the rear position and the upper part (O) is again forward, so that the upper part (0) can slide over the central part (P). 9) Telescopic changing room according to the preceding claims characterized by the fact that the door (M) opens only when the central part (P) and the upper part (O) are constrained to each other and this happens only when the cabin is completely raised ( open); characterized by the fact that the central part (P) and the upper part (O) are hooked together by means of a locking mechanism which, in its preferred but not exclusive embodiment, consists of two U-shaped metal profiles , the lower profile (T) and the upper profile (S), having the same shape and the same dimensions; characterized by the fact that the lower profile (T) is inserted at the top of the central part (P) facing downwards ("U inverted") and protruding outwards and while the upper profile (S) is inserted at the base of the part top (0) facing up ("U") and projecting inwards; characterized by the fact that with this configuration the two profiles can respectively hook and unhook each other according to the sliding up or down of the upper module (B) on the lower module (A).