MXNL01000035A - Automotive parasol for exterior use. - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automotive parasol for exterior use; being an automotive solar protector which includes various benefits and excludes the inconvenient presented by "exterior car covers" and by "interior curtain- type parasols". The automotive parasol for exterior use is easy to mount and dismount by the user, having three different modalities: automotive parasol with self-roll-up mechanism; automotive parasol with automatic folding and deployment mechanism; and automotive parasol with retractile pleating mechanism. This invention is laudable for people who work in places where there are no roofed parking lots for their vehicles, and/or that may require using their vehicle several times a day and park said vehicles unsheltered in periods of time of intermediate duration (1 to 8 hours). The automotive parasol for exterior use can be employed complementarily as a publicity or propagandistic mean and/or for protecting the unit from snow, dust, etc.

Description

AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR EXTERIOR USE. The present invention refers to a curtain or blind that adheres to the exterior of the automotive units that it protects from the sun and provides shade when parking in the open, also being quick to assemble and disassemble in its three modes: 1 ) Automotive sunshade with self-rolling mechanism. 2) Automotive umbrella with folding mechanism and automatic deployment. 3) Automotive umbrella with retractable pleating mechanism.

Some automotive covers are known that present some drawbacks such as: > Difficult assembly, disassembly and packing. > They completely cover the car thus preventing air circulation between the cover and the automotive unit they protect. Some do not have an anti-theft system, making it easier to steal them when used in public places. > Those who have an anti-theft system use a traditional lock, making it slower assembly and disassembly. > Some are heavy, this can cause injuries to inexperienced users. In general, this type of covers are recommendable to be used when the vehicle is going to be protected for long periods of time, so it can be an impractical option of protection to be used in intermediate periods of time (from 1 to 8 hrs. ) and more impractical are done when it is required to protect the automotive units, with a daily or greater frequency (mount and disassemble the cover every 2 or 3 hours).

There are also the curtain-type parasols that are installed inside the car, which, like the polarized glass, only partially protect the interiors, while the entire body is exposed to solar radiation, which considerably increases the temperature inside. of the automotive unit, due to the heat conductivity of the materials used to manufacture the bodies. On the other hand, in the hottest or sunniest hours of the day is when: > A large number of users demand to protect their unit. > Solar radiation affects a greater proportion on the upper part of the car. > They are hours in which many people work in places where they do not have covered parking spaces. > Many people park their vehicles on public roads or in open parking lots.

The invention called AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE was designed taking into account the aforementioned considerations and other economic and ergonomic, trying to include the benefits and reduce the disadvantages of other options (covers and sunshades for indoor use) mentioned as background.

For all the explained, the invention denominated AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERNAL USE, is oriented to satisfy a need not covered by the covers for outside and the parasols for interior use.

Among other attributes of the AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE are the following: a) It protects the paint of the car in the areas most attacked by solar radiation in the sunniest hours of the day. b) It can be easily anchored to the unit to reduce the chances of theft. c) It allows the circulation of air between the umbrella and the automotive unit. d) Protects the interiors of the unit in the parts most attacked by ultraviolet rays. e) It is small, lightweight, relatively easy to store, quick to install and disassemble. f) Protects the exterior paint of the automotive unit and helps keep it fresh. g) Can be used for advertising or propaganda purposes. h) It is easily portable in the luggage compartment or inside the automotive unit.

The invention features of the AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE are discussed in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

La Fiaura # 1 represents the AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR OUTSIDE USE in its modality "Automotive sunshade with auto-enroflabie mechanism".

The Fiaura # 2 represents the top view of the AUTOMOTIVE SUNBURD FOR OUTSIDE USE in its modality 'Automotive sunshade with folding mechanism and automatic deployment'.

The Fiqura # 3 represents a longitudinal section seen from the edge, of the AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR OUTER USE in its modality 'Automotive sunshade with folding mechanism and automatic deployment'.

The Fiqura # 4 represents an isometric drawing of the AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTSIDE USE in its modality 'Automotive sunshade with retractable pleating mechanism'.

Referring simultaneously to these four figures (Figure # 1, Figure # 2, Figure # 3 and Figure # 4), the basic components of the AUTOMOTIVE SUNBATH FOR OUTSIDE USE are described: a. It consists of a curtain or blind (1), which serves to provide shade and protect the automotive unit from the sun and is manufactured with materials preferably, lightweight, thin, flexible, thermal, reflective, resistant to solar radiation, such as high density polyethylene fiber that is ideal for this use, or the Metallized BOPP that is highly reflective laminated with polyethylene that is resistant to weathering. . b. It has at least one anti-theft attachment (2) made of materials preferably resistant to cutting, serve to secure the umbrella to the unit and reduce the possibility of being stolen, for this, the end with anchor (3) is inserted into the interior of the car, then the door is locked (or lid of the trunk or luggage carrier) by trapping the anchor with the door (or lid of the trunk or luggage rack), so that the anti-theft attachment (2) does not slip through the slot beyond what the anchor (3) allows. This attachment can be flexible as a belt, or solid, rigid or semi-rigid support type. c. As a means of attachment or adherence, use strategically distributed devices (4) such as rubber-magnet, suction cups, sailboat, elastic or adjustable straps, hooks etc. d. Optionally, the curtain can have installed metallic eyes (5), strips (6), which facilitate its handling and use. and. To extend and pick up the protective curtain (l), the AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR OUTDOOR USE uses at least one of the three mechanism options: i. The "self-rolling automotive sunshade" modality. It uses at least one mechanism with a torsion spring (7) on a roller (8) as shown in Figure # 1. ii. The modality "automotive sunshade with mechanism of folding and automatic deployment" uses at least one mechanism with a spring (7) of expansion fixed by a sheath of bias made on the curtain or blind (1) as shown in figures # 2 v #3. iii. The modality "Automotive sunshade with retractable pleating mechanism". It uses at least one mechanism with spring (7) of tension (or a cord) that crosses through the center to a pleated folder (9) that is adhered to the curtain by sewing or glue or some other means, as illustrated in the Figure #4.

The Fiqura # 5 represents the side view of a car where it is observed as the anti-theft attachment is locked in the luggage compartment lid and thus the AUTOMOTIVE SUNBATH FOR OUTSIDE USE is installed in its "umbrella with automatic winding mechanism" mode. This figure represents one of the possible ways to install the umbrella.

The Fiaura # 6 represents an aerial view of a car that is in the process of being protected with an AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTSIDE USE in its modality of "umbrella with mechanism for automatic winding".

The Fiaura # 7 represents a side view of a car protected with an AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE in its modality of "umbrella with mechanism for automatic winding", in this figure it can be seen also that the protective curtain does not adhere completely to the body thus allowing air circulation in some areas between the curtain and the body.

La Fiaura # 8 in its columns, represents as a flow diagram, two sequences with different perspectives, illustrating the installation process of the AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR OUTSIDE USE, in this case with the modality "Automotive Umbrella with folding mechanism and automatic deployment". a) The left column represents the operation of the expansion spring and the installation of the umbrella on the car. b) The right column represents a flat view of the operation of the already expanded expansion spring and the installation of the umbrella on the car. The process that is represented from top to bottom in both columns, is described below: o Initially, the umbrella is completely folded and the spring or spring forms circles in almost parallel pianos. o Subsequently a small force is applied to separate the circles. o Automatically the circles of the spring expand and the spring becomes a single circle (or some other shape delimited by the bias cover), of much larger dimensions, thus deploying the curtain. o In the next stage of this flow diagram (figure # 8), it is observed how the curtain already deployed on the car hood is installed. Here it can be seen that the curtain has three of these springs and they are stacked on top of each other and joined as a hinge through the curtain. o The penultimate stage illustrates how the curtain opens like a hinge to cover the car. o Finally the car is shown with the curtain installed.

Figure 9 represents a cross section of the mechanism for automatic winding, this mechanism consists of a roller (d) that freely rotates on a rigid axis (10), it is possible to observe a spring (7) that joins at one end (11) to the roller (d) and at another end (12) to the fixed shaft (10), in this drawing it is also seen, as when unwinding the curtain (1) by stretching it to the right, the roller is rotated in the direction of the hands of the clock twisting to the spring (7); that is why, when you stop applying force to the curtain, the spring will cause the roller to turn counterclockwise, returning to its initial position, thus automatically winding the curtain or blind.

Figure 10 represents a flow chart illustrating the operation of the automatic folding and unfolding mechanism, this mechanism consists of a spring (7) of flat cross section and loop type (with its two ends joined). Its operating characteristic used is that, when a pressure is applied in two of its points to try to bring these two points closer together, in the rest of the spring (7), figures in the form of eights (13) are formed and if continue to approach the points are formed circles by closing the angles (14) between them, finally, with a small pressure (15) to be exercised, they finish closing those angles and already closed will thus remain almost in parallel planes (16). To unfold it, the reverse process is followed.

Figure # 11 represents an isometric drawing of the retractable pleating mechanism, this mechanism consists of a pleated folder (9) made of some material that is rigid enough to keep the form pleated and flexible enough so that it is not brittle and can be extend and contract as accordion; it is possible to observe a spring (7) of tension (elastic, it can be of rubber) that joins at one end to a stop (17) and at another end to another stop (18), in this drawing it is also seen, as at extend the pleated folder when a force is applied (19), the spring (7) is tensioned, therefore when the force is applied (19), the spring (7) and the stops (17 and 18) make the folder Pleated (9) return to its initial position. Optionally, the spring (7) can be replaced by a rope that serves to retract the folder, stretching this rope manually from one of its ends, as can be seen in Figure # 12, which is explained below.

Figure # 12 shows the side view of a car, with an AUTOMOTIVE SUNBURD FOR OUTSIDE USE in its modality of "automotive sunshade with retractable pleat mechanism". In this case it is illustrated how the umbrella can have a double retractable pleating mechanism, it is also appreciated how the anti-theft attachment (2) can be of the rigid type and serve as a support for the pleating mechanisms.

Figure # 13 Shows the side view of a car, with an AUTOMOTIVE SUNBURD FOR OUTSIDE USE in its modality of "umbrella with automatic winding mechanism". In this case it is illustrated how the umbrella can have a double mechanism for automatic winding, it is also observed how the anti-theft attachment (2) can be of the rigid type and serve as a support for the rollers.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the invention, as well as the way of practicing it in practice by means of non-limiting examples, it is stated that the provisions previously indicated in the drawings are subject to modifications of details insofar as they do not alter its fundamental principle.

Claims (1)

1. CLAIMS - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE, characterized by: A. Protect the automotive units against solar radiation and weather, through a curtain preferably made of material that has at least one of the following properties: reflective, flexible, thin, light, resistant to solar radiation, weather resistant, moisture resistant, thermal insulation. B. Have different shapes and / or dimensions and provide total or partial shade to the automotive unit through a curtain. O Mount on the outside of the automotive unit and be self-adhesive. D. Have at least one anti-theft device to reduce the chances of being stolen. E. Have at least one self-rolling mechanism. 2. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized by having planned to be assembled and disassembled on the outside of the automotive unit and be self-adhesive by sailboat and / or Rubber-Magnet and / or suction cups, and / or adjustable straps with hooks; or some combination of these options. 3. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that it provides total or partial protection against the sun in: the upper, front, rear part as well as in the side windows of the automotive unit. 4. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that the anti-theft attachment and / or its anchor can be made of a single material or a combination of materials and can have different shapes, colors and presentations and even serve as support for the mechanisms self-rolling. 5. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that the curtain is made using fabrics, laminated films or materials joined by thread and / or glue and / or staples and / or thermofusion, or some other mechanical or chemical means . 6. The AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that it has printed advertising and is used as an advertising medium. 7.- The AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that it has views or edges of bias and other adornments that make it more showy or aesthetic. 8. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that the curtain can be attached to a container (bag, box, etc.), made of preferably metallic or plastic material and the anti-theft attachment (s) is (n) attached (s) to this container. 9. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that the antitheft attachment (s) can be joined or integrated to any other component of the automotive umbrella. 10.- THE AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that it can be used to protect the automotive unit or any other object against solar radiation or any other element such as the dust, snow, acid rain, excrement of birds, etc. 11. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains at least one self-winding mechanism that operates on the basis of springs or springs or rubbers or ropes. 12. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that the springs (springs, elastic or ropes) of the self-winding mechanism, have different shapes and / or dimensions and are made of steel, alloys, plastic or some other material or combination of materials. 13. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that the part of the curtain that protects the upper part of the unit optionally contains a layer of soft material to avoid scratches to the paint of the bodywork. 14. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, characterized in that the curtain can be made with eyelets to facilitate the placement of other components and that these eyes can be metallic, plastics or other materials or combinations of them. 15. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 1, because the curtain can be made containing reinforcements such as strips, tapes or profiles preferably of light material, which help to control the flexibility or rigidity of the curtain and allow a better operation. 16. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 1, because it is provided that the umbrella can allow air to circulate in at least some areas between the curtain and the body of the automotive unit it protects. 7. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE, characterized by: A. Protect the automotive units against solar radiation and weather, through a curtain preferably made of material that has at least one of the following properties: reflective, flexible, thin, light, resistant to solar radiation, weather resistant, moisture resistant, thermal insulation. B. Have different shapes and / or dimensions and provide total or partial shade to the automotive unit through a curtain. C. Mount on the outside of the automotive unit and be self-adhesive. D. Have at least one anti-theft device to reduce the chances of being stolen. E. Have at least one automatic folding and unfolding mechanism. 18. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized by having planned to be assembled and disassembled on the outside of the automotive unit and be self-adhesive by sailboat and / or Rubber-Magnet and / or suction cups, and / or adjustable straps with hooks; or some combination of these options. 19. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that it can provide full or partial protection against the sun in: the upper, front, rear part as well as in the side windows of the automotive unit. 20. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the anti-theft attachment and / or its anchor can be made of a single material or a combination of materials and can have different shapes, colors and presentations and even support the mechanisms of automatic unfolding. 21. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the curtain is made using fabrics, laminated films or materials joined by yarn and / or glue and / or staples and / or thermofusion, or some other mechanical or chemical means. 22. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that it can have printed advertising and is used as an advertising medium. 23.- The AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that it can have views or edges of bias and other adornments that make it more showy or aesthetic. 24.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the curtain can be attached to a container (bag, box, etc.), made of preferably metallic or plastic material and the anti-theft attachment (s) is (n) attached (s) to this container. 25.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the anti-theft attachment (s) can be joined or integrated to any other component of the automotive umbrella. 26.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that it can be used to protect the automotive unit or any other object against solar radiation or any other element such as dust, snow, rain, excrement. birds, etc. 27.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that it contains at least one mechanism of: spring or spring. 28. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the springs (spring,) of the automatic folding and unfolding mechanism have different shapes and / or dimensions and are made of steel, alloys, plastic or some other material or combination of materials. 29.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the curtain that protects the upper part of the unit may contain a layer of soft material to avoid scratching the body paint. 30.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the curtain can be made with eyelets to facilitate the placement of other components and that these eyes can be metallic, plastics or other materials or combinations of them. 31.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that the curtain can be made up containing reinforcements such as strips, ribbons or profiles preferably of light material, which help to control the flexibility or rigidity of the curtain and allow a better operation . 32.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 17, characterized in that it is provided that the umbrella can allow air to circulate in at least some areas between the curtain and the body of the automotive unit that it protects. 3. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE, characterized by: A. Protect the automotive units against solar radiation and weather, through a curtain preferably made of material that has at least one of the following properties: reflective, flexible, thin, light, resistant to solar radiation, weather resistant, moisture resistant, thermal insulation. B. Have different shapes and / or dimensions and provide total or partial shade to the automotive unit through a curtain. C. Mount on the outside of the automotive unit and be self-adhesive. D. Have at least one anti-theft device to reduce the chances of being stolen. E. Have at least one retractable pleating mechanism. 34. - The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 33, characterized by having planned to be assembled and disassembled on the outside of the automotive unit and be self-adhesive by sailboat and / or Rubber-Magnet and / or suction cups, and / or adjustable straps with hooks; or some combination of these options. 35.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that it can provide full or partial protection against the sun in: the upper, front, rear part as well as in the side windows of the automotive unit. 36.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the anti-theft attachment and / or its anchor can be made of a single material or a combination of materials and can have different shapes, colors and presentations and serve as support for the retractable pleating mechanisms. 37.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA OF EXTERNAL USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the curtain is made using fabrics, laminated films or materials joined by thread and / or glue and / or staples and / or thermofusion, or some other mechanical or chemical means. 38.- The AUTOMOTIVE SUNBRILLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 33, characterized because it can have printed advertising and is used as an advertising medium. 39.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 33, characterized because it can have views or edges of bias and other adornments that make it more showy or aesthetic. 40.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the curtain can be attached to a container (bag, box, etc.), made of preferably metallic or plastic material and the anti-theft attachment (s) is (n) attached (s) to this container. 41.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the anti-theft attachment (s) can be joined or integrated to any other component of the automotive umbrella. 42.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that it can be used to protect the automotive unit or any other object against solar radiation or any other element such as dust, snow, acid rain, bird droppings, etc. 43.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that it has at least one retractable mechanism that works on the basis of: springs, rubber, ropes or springs. 44. - The AUTOMOTIVE OUTER USED SOMBRILLA according to claim 33, characterized in that the retractable mechanism can have different shapes and / or dimensions and be made of steel, alloys, plastic or some other material or combination of materials. 45.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the part of the curtain that protects the upper part of the unit may contain a layer of soft material to avoid scratching the body paint. 46.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the curtain can be made with eyelets to facilitate the placement of other components and that these eyes can be metallic, plastics or other materials or combinations of them. 47.- The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the curtain can be made containing reinforcements such as strips, ribbons or profiles preferably of light material, which help to control the flexibility or rigidity of the curtain and allow a better or peration. 48. The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTDOOR USE according to claim 33, characterized in that the umbrella can allow air to circulate in at least some areas between the curtain and the body of the automotive unit it protects. , - - J 19 SUMMARY The invention called AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTER USE, is an automotive sunscreen that includes the benefits and excludes the drawbacks of "The automotive covers for outdoor use" and "The curtain-type parasols for indoor use". The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR EXTERIOR USE is easy to assemble and disassemble by the user and there are three modalities: 1. Automotive umbrella with self-rolling mechanism. 2. Automotive sunshade with folding mechanism and automatic deployment. 3. Automotive sunshade with retractable pleating mechanism. It is recommended for people who work in places where there are no covered parking spaces for their vehicles, and / or that require using the vehicle several times a day and park their vehicles outdoors in periods of intermediate duration (1 to 8 hours ), The AUTOMOTIVE UMBRELLA FOR OUTER USE can be used in a complementary way as an advertising or propaganda medium and / or to protect the automotive unit from snow, dust, etc.