WO2010003774A1

WO2010003774A1 - A mosquito net and a frame component for a mosquito net

Info

Publication number: WO2010003774A1
Application number: PCT/EP2009/057436
Authority: WO
Inventors: Antonio Carassiti
Original assignee: Antonio Carassiti
Priority date: 2008-06-17
Filing date: 2009-06-16
Publication date: 2010-01-14
Also published as: ITMI20081094A1

Abstract

A mosquito net having a net (1), suitable to be suspended, a frame formed by a first structure (3) fixed to said net, and a second structure (4) suspended from said first structure by means of a plurality of stays (7). A frame component for a mosquito net.

Description

A MOSQUITO NET AND A FRAME COMPONENT FOR A MOSQUITO NET

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a component for providing a frame for mosquito nets, in particular for mosquito nets suitable to be suspended above a bed or the like, and a frame comprising said component, as well as to a method for producing of said frame. PRIOR ART

Mosquito nets of different types that are to be suspended, for example by means of a hook, from a ceiling are known from the art. The net drops downwards, and, appropriately distributed around the bed, on the sides of which it in general rests, it encloses a space above the bed that is protected from insects. To facilitate the distribution of the net, in certain models of mosquito nets a rigid ring is provided, fixed to the net, in an appropriate way around the point from which the net itself is hung on the ceiling. The ring sets itself, suspended from the net itself, in a way substantially parallel to the ceiling and spreads out the net in such a way that is easier to distribute it around the bed, thus reducing the possibility of touching the net by the person who is inside the space enclosed thereby, increasing the volume of said space. However, the ring must be of rather reduced dimensions to enable it to be fixed directly to the net; an excessively wide ring fixed to the net and high up would produce an excessively wide angle of opening of the net, with considerable tension and risks of tearing. An excessively low ring, fixed to the net, would be inconvenient and would not solve the problem of an adequate volume, as well as not enabling conformation of the net to the dimensions and shape of the bed. All this renders far from convenient use of the net, which, resting on the sides of the bed, will tend to form a convexity inwards and downwards. The net is thus in contact with the occupants of the bed, creating discomfort and possibility of tears and of insect bites also through the net itself. SUMMARY The problems identified above have been solved according to the present invention by a mosquito net having a net, designed to be suspended, a frame formed by a first structure fixed to said net, and a second structure suspended from said first structure by means of a plurality of stays. Said second structure is preferably not fixed directly to the net.

Preferably, both of the structures have an annular or circular shape or some other shape, such as a square or rectangular shape. The invention also regards a component for the frame of a mosquito net comprising said second structure and means designed to suspend it from the first structure of a mosquito net of a conventional type.

The invention also relates to a method for producing a frame for mosquito nets, as seen above. A particular subject of the invention is contained in the annexed claims.

LIST OF FIGURES

The present invention will now be illustrated by means of the detailed description of preferred, but non-exclusive, embodiments provided purely by way of example, with the aid of the attached figures, of which: Figure 1 shows schematically a view of a mosquito net according to an aspect of the invention;

Figure 2 shows schematically a frame for a mosquito net according to another aspect of the invention; and

Figure 3 shows schematically a frame for a mosquito net according to a further aspect of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ONE EMBODIMENT

Figure 1 shows a mosquito net according to the present invention, suspended above a double bed.

It comprises a net 1 , of a known type and made of a known material, designed to prevent passage of insects, for example with characteristics typical of a fabric or of a light net made of a plastic material, such as flexibility, the net being represented schematically as transparent with curves that follow the surface thereof and can represent folds or undulations. The mosquito net can comprise suspension means

2, for example a hook or a ring, which can be fixed directly to the net. With said means the net can be hung from the ceiling by means of a hook or any suitable element. The first structure 3 can be a rigid ring, preferably, but not necessarily, of a circular shape. It can be fixed to the net in a known way, for example by means of strips sewn to the net. The suspension means can be positioned on the net substantially in a central position, in such a way that, when the net is suspended, the first structure remains suspended thanks to the portion of net comprised between the first structure itself and the suspension means, as indicated in Figure

1. The first structure is positioned in such a way that is located at a sufficient height and that the angle formed by the net in the point of suspension is not excessively wide so as to prevent excessive tensions. The second structure 4 is suspended from the first structure 3 and it also preferably has an annular shape (where said term is used to indicate a line that closes on itself, though not necessarily circular). According to a preferred aspect, it will have a rectangular or square shape in particular if the mosquito net is suitable to be used above a bed. The second structure 4 is suspended from the first by means of the stays 7, which can be made in any suitable way; for instance, they may be wires or threads, for example made of nylon or any other material. The stays may also be rigid, if this is deemed appropriate, for example rods, fixed to the structure rigidly or in an articulated way. The greater simplicity, both from a constructional standpoint and from a standpoint of use, is achieved by means of wires or threads or the like. The stays will be connected in a suitable way to the two structures of the frame. In the case exemplified there are four, for a second rectangular structure, but their number can vary, as likewise the shape of the second structure. The stays can be hooked in any suitable way to the first structure and to the second structure. According to a possible aspect, there can be provided hooks or the like in such a way that the second structure can be hung on the first in an easily removable way. As has been said, the second structure can preferably have a rectangular or square shape. The person skilled in the branch will be able to reproduce easily a similar structure with various techniques of a known type. For instance, in Figure

2, an embodiment is exemplified in which the structure is obtained by means of four rods 5, for example made of wood, joined at the end with ball-joints 6, having seats suitably arranged so as to receive the ends of two rods set at right angles to one another. Fixing between the rods and the ball-joints may be obtained by means of slotting, gluing, or with the use of screws or nails. The structure can be obtained also by fixing a number of rods or laths in any other way, directly to one another.

Represented in Figure 3 is a possible alternative, in which the rods 5 have a particular section, highlighted in the circle C. The section is square or rectangular and an external top edge 9, which is suitable to come into contact with the net, is rounded so as to prevent any tearing.

It is also represented an alternative for fixing the rods together, which can be cut at 45° so as to present a surface of contact when they are set at right angles with respect to one another. Mutual fixing can be obtained in a known way using brackets or plates with screws, like the one designated by the reference number 10, represented in partial exploded view.

The first structure can be obtained in a known way and can also be made of any suitable material, such as for example wood, metal, or plastic material. It can be obtained in a known way as in mosquito nets according to the known art; in fact, to produce the invention it is possible to start from a mosquito net of a known type, as described above, applying the second complete structure of stays. The dimensions of the second structure, as emerges from the figures, are in general larger than those of the first structure and will be adapted to the requirements. In Figure 1 , it is indicated the application of a second structure for a mosquito net to be applied to a double bed 8. It will be noted how the net, of a sufficient length, will be arranged around the sides to provide a closed space. If deemed appropriate, the net can be continuous, or else have an opening set vertically and can be closed with known means, for example Velcro, to enable a more convenient entrance and arrangement of the net itself.

Claims

1. A mosquito net having a net (1 ), designed to be suspended, a frame formed by a first structure (3) fixed to said net, and a second structure (4) suspended from said first structure by means of a plurality of stays (7).

2. The mosquito net according to Claim 1 , characterized in that said structures have an annular shape and are designed to set themselves substantially parallel to one another.

3. The mosquito net according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized in that the first structure has a circular shape and the second structure has a rectangular shape.

4. The mosquito net according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second structure is made of wood.

5. The mosquito net according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said stays are wires or threads, optionally made of nylon.

6. The mosquito net according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said stays are designed to be hooked to and unhooked from the first structure.

7. A component for the frame of a mosquito net comprising a second structure as defined above and means designed to suspend it from a first frame structure for mosquito net as defined above.

8. The component according to Claim 7, wherein said means comprise a plurality of stays.

9. A method for producing a frame for mosquito nets, comprising suspending a component according to Claim 7 or Claim 8 from a first mosquito-net structure, as defined above.