WO2012163917A2

WO2012163917A2 - Adjustable protecting device

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Publication number: WO2012163917A2
Application number: PCT/EP2012/060053
Authority: WO
Inventors: Amine AIT BELKACEM; Reda AIT BELKACEM
Original assignee: Abm Solution
Priority date: 2011-06-01
Filing date: 2012-05-29
Publication date: 2012-12-06
Also published as: WO2012163917A3; FR2976011A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a protecting device comprising: - a mast having a main direction, a base secured to one end of said mast, at least two protecting panels which are connected to the mast and hinged with respect thereto, mutually independent means for hinging each protecting panel to the mast, means for guiding each panel on the mast in rotation about two pivots having axes orthogonal to one another, one parallel to the main direction of the mast and the other perpendicular to this main direction, and means for immobilizing the panels in a plurality of possible angular positions of the panels about the axes of said pivots, the device being characterized in that the hinging means and the means for guiding the panels in rotation are designed to allow the device to take up what is known as a transport position in which the panels are arranged one facing the other, their faces defining two approximately parallel planes.

Description

MODULAR PROTECTION DEVICE

GENERAL TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to a protection device comprising articulated protection panels.

The invention may relate in particular to a sunshade device or allowing protection against other climatic conditions, and be used on a terrace, in a garden, on the beach, at the edge of a swimming pool and in similar environments.

STATE OF THE ART

An external protection device must ensure its protection function to the people who use it depending on the conditions of the environment in which it is located, conditions such as sunshine or wind, which change over time. The earlier arts, although articulated, do not allow a great modality of protection.

WO0078175 discloses a shading device which has at least one horizontally hinged panel. However, this device does not effectively protect against changing weather conditions and is relatively bulky.

The document FR2354729 describes a shelter device against the wind and the sun having a top plane of protection. This protection is however limited and by its support element dockable this device only takes into account certain environments.

US5579797 discloses an awning support. However, it can not effectively protect against different climatic conditions at once, and is only intended to be used in certain contexts. It is also complex invoice and use.

The document GB702896 has a protection device against the sun or the wind in the form of a flexible screen consisting of a strip of tissue. However, its protection and resistance are limited, as is its mobility.

US 3478759 discloses a protection device having a plurality of adjustable orientation panels. The protective surface offered by these panels is limited and moreover this device is not easily transportable.

The document FR 2504368 discloses an umbrella whose mast is eccentric with respect to the protective panels. This umbrella is complex handling, and also allows to protect only soil (not wind for example).

An object of the invention is therefore to provide a device for overcoming these disadvantages.

An object of the invention is more specifically to provide a device for effective shelter of individuals who use it in a wide range of climatic conditions.

An object of the invention is in particular to easily provide continuous protection even if the conditions which must be protected evolve.

An object of the invention is to provide a protective device that is easy to handle and use, but also easy to manufacture.

Another object of the invention is to take into account the fact that the spaces where the device is to be used are increasingly congested by many objects, accessories, and other outdoor furniture, providing great ease transport.

Finally, another object of the invention is to also be able to contain and transport additional independent accessories.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention proposes to fulfill these objectives.

For this purpose, a protection device comprising: a mast with a main direction,

a seat secured to one end of said mast,

at least two protective panels, connected to the mast and articulated with respect thereto,

as it comprises:

hinge means of each protection panel on the mast, independent of each other,

rotation guiding means respectively of each panel on the mast, according to two axes of pivots orthogonal to each other, one parallel to the main direction of the mast and the other perpendicular to this main direction, and means for blocking panels selectively a plurality of possible angular positions of the panels around the axes of said pivots,

the device according to the invention being characterized in that the hinge and rotational guiding means of the panels are adapted to allow the device to adopt a so-called transport position in which the panels are arranged opposite one another. other, their faces defining two substantially parallel planes.

The invention is advantageously completed by the following features, taken alone or in any of their technically possible combinations:

translation guiding means respectively of each panel on the mast, parallel to the main direction of the mast;

means for blocking said translation of the panels according to a plurality of possible positions;

- Each protection panel is connected to the mast by an arm having a first end hinged to the mast and a second end hinged to the panel;

the first end of each arm is assembled to the mast by means of rotating guide means of said panel according to the axis pivot parallel to the main direction of the mast; the second end of each arm is assembled to the panel by means of rotation guide means according to the axis pivot perpendicular to the main direction of the mast;

the seat comprises load wheels facilitating the transport of the device;

a gripping element of said device, adapted to facilitate the transport of the device on the wheels carrying the seat;

a wall orthogonal to the mast and fixed on the second end thereof, said wall having a length at least substantially equal to one side of the panels adjacent to the hinge thereof on the mast;

in the transport position of the panels, these panels are spaced a distance equal to the width of the mast so that they define with the mast, the wall orthogonal to the mast and the seat, an internal space and the protective device comprises means adapted to support at least one additional independent accessory within said internal space;

the support means comprise fixing hooks;

each protection panel is formed of a deployable structure of variable area.

the device further comprises at least one additional independent accessory that can be supported by the device within said internal space.

PRESENTATION OF THE FIGURES Other aspects, objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description. The invention will also be better understood with reference to this description considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, given as non-limiting examples and in which:

FIG. 1 is an overall diagram of an embodiment of the device,

FIG. 2 represents the detailed structure of the mast and the seat of the device according to a preferred embodiment, FIG. 3 represents the detailed structure of the protection panels according to this preferred embodiment,

FIG. 4 represents the detailed structure of the rotation guiding means according to this preferred embodiment,

- Figure 5 is a detailed diagram of the guide means according to the pivot axis parallel to the main direction of the mast according to the preferred embodiment,

Figures 6 and 7 show two additional independent accessory assemblies according to an alternative embodiment.

- Figure 8 is an overall diagram of the device in a transport position.

Figure 9 is a block diagram of an alternative embodiment of the device involving a deployment mechanism of the protection panels.

- Figures 10 to 13 show various positions in which the device according to a preferred embodiment can be immobilized.

FIG. 14 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the mast and means of articulation of the panels on the mast.

In the set of figures, similar elements bear identical reference numerals.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figures 1 to 7 show a possible embodiment of protection device according to the invention.

Figure 1 is an overall diagram of this embodiment of a protection device according to the invention. The device, which is similar to a sun visor offering protection against other climatic elements such as wind, has a mast 102. The mast has a main direction represented by the axis Z. In the position adopted by the device in Figure 1, which corresponds to the normal position of use, the main direction is substantially vertical. As will be seen later, the mast 102 preferably has a horizontal width, transverse to the Z axis, of several tens of centimeters, allowing to define in combination with the protective panels 108, 108 ', a clean internal volume to receive various accessories, in the storage position or transport of the device.

The mast is mounted on a seat 104 secured to the lower end of said mast 102. This seat 104 is similar to a weighted horizontal base and contributes to the stability of the device, including its good resistance to the wind. This seat 104 is provided with rotating elements 105 which ensure easy movement of the device. In the present embodiment, it is wheels 105. In the use position, the seat 104 rests on the ground by its lower surface to ensure the stability of the device, the carrying wheels 105 being distant from the ground or any just flush against the lower surface of the seat 104. However, the wheels 105 being provided at the lower surface of the seat, at the base of the mast 102, it is sufficient to slightly tilt the mast 102 relative to the vertical to bring the entire weight of the device on the wheels only 105 and thus allow easy movement of the device.

The upper end of the mast 102 may be extended by an orthogonal wall which may be similar in the present embodiment to a sun shield 106 which extends over a plane substantially orthogonal to the main direction of the mast 102. Figure 1, the sun shield 106 therefore extends in a substantially horizontal plane. The sun visor screen 106 preferably has the same width as the mast 102.

The device also has two protective panels 108 and 108 ', preferably identical and symmetrical with respect to the mast 102. They are of substantially rectangular shape, a length substantially corresponding to the height of the mast 102, the other substantially corresponding length, where appropriate, to the length of the sun shield 106. In the present embodiment they are preferably square in shape, the length of the sun shield 106 then being substantially equal to the height of the mast 102 For example, the protective panels 108 and 108 'may be of dimensions 2m x 2m in the case of a device intended for professional use, or 1.7m x 1.7m for a device intended for family use. These dimensions are given for information only and are in no way limiting. The edge of the panel 108, respectively 108 ', adjacent the sun visor 106, defines a principal direction represented by the Y axis, respectively Y', direction substantially orthogonal to the main direction of the mast 102, therefore to the Z axis As a result, in the position adopted by the device in Figure 1, the Y and Y 'axes are substantially horizontal.

The protective panels 108 and 108 'are connected to the mast 102 and hinged thereto via a respective device each comprising a connecting arm 110, 110'. The means 110, 110 'of articulation of each protection panel 108 or 108' on the mast 102 are independent of each other.

More specifically, as indicated above, the mast 102 has an extension in a main direction parallel to the Z axis, typically of dimension between 1.50 m and 2.50 m, preferably between 1.70 m and 2 m.

The mast has a lower extension in a first direction orthogonal to the Z axis, called width of the mast, this width being several tens of centimeters, for example between 10 and 50 cm.

The mast has a third extension, in thickness, in a third direction, orthogonal to the two previous, a few centimeters, for example between 1 and 10 cm.

The mast 102 thus has a substantially rectangular planar shape delimited by two lateral edges 1020 and 1020 ', parallel to the Z axis, and two lower transverse edges 1022 and 1024, preferably transverse to the Z axis.

The link arms 110, 110 'of the panels 108, 108' to the mast 102, are integral with the mast 102 respectively at the side edges 1020 and 1020 'of said mast.

In an alternative embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14, the mast 102 is not extended by an orthogonal wall forming a sun visor 106.

The mast 102, integral with a seat 104, has a main extension parallel to the Z axis which is reduced compared to the previously described embodiment. For example, this extension may be between 1 m and 2 m, preferably between 1 m and 1, 50 m. The mast is extended on its upper transverse edge 1024 by two connecting arms 108, 108 'of the panels.

The connection arms of the panels 108, 108 'are bent tubular arms extending along a first portion 1112, 1112' parallel to the main direction of the mast 102, that is to say to the axis Z, from its upper transverse edge 1024.

The portions 1112, 1112 'emerge from the mast, and are connected thereto by sleeves 120, 120'. These portions 1 1 12, 1 1 12 'can be fixed in translation along the mast, or to the contrary, mounted in translation in the sleeves, appropriate locking devices in translation being provided (not shown).

In the position of use of the device, the cumulative height of the mast 102 and the portions 1112, 1112 'of the arms advantageously corresponds to the height of the mast 102 of the embodiment described above. For example, the mast 102 of the embodiment of Figure 14 may represent two-thirds of the total height of the device, and the portions 1 1 12, 1 1 12 'represent the remaining third.

The arms are bent at the respective upper ends of said portions, and each has a second portion 1114, 1114 'extending perpendicular to the main direction of the mast, the second portion being connected to the panels 108, 108'.

Each panel 108, respectively 108 ', has means for guiding in rotation, with respect to the support mast 102, according to two axes pivots orthogonal to one another, one substantially parallel to the main direction of the mast, ie say along an axis substantially parallel to the Z axis, the other along the Y axis, respectively Y '.

The rotation parallel to the main direction of the mast is carried out respectively for each panel around distinct axes Z and Z ', located respectively at the side edges 1020, 1020' of the mast. The axes Z and Z 'are therefore parallel to each other and distant from the width of the mast, that is to say from several tens of centimeters. The panels 108 and 108 'can be locked in a plurality of possible angular positions around the axes of said pivots.

In addition, the panels 108 and 108 'can be guided in translation relative to the mast 102, along the lateral edges 1020, 1020' along the axes Z and Z ', by guide means described below.

Said translation of each panel can be blocked in a plurality of possible positions, according to a system which will be described later. The device can thus protect, respectively by each of its two panels 108, 108 ', two zones independently or protect against two different conditions. For example, a panel 108 or 108 'may be placed in a substantially vertical plane to protect from the wind while the other panel is oriented horizontally or in an intermediate position between vertical and horizontal so as to protect from the sun. The device may optionally be accompanied by additional independent accessories that may be supported by it. This may be for example beach equipment. In a non-limiting embodiment, there are two chairs 112 and 112 ', a double pouf 114, a single pouffe 116 and a coffee table 118.

In general terms, the means for guiding the panels in rotation or in translation, as well as the means for blocking these rotations and translations, will be described according to non-limiting examples hereinafter, although variants known to those skilled in the art may be also be considered.

Returning to Figure 1, the mast 102 and the sun shield 106 are preferably formed of a one-piece structure. It may be for example a metal monoblock structure, or a synthetic or composite material, comprising two orthogonal wings respectively forming the mast 102 and the sun shield 106, preferably connected by a rounded transition zone.

Figure 2 shows the detailed structure of the mast 102 and the seat 104 of the device according to a preferred embodiment. According to this mode of realization the structure is composed of a rigid main frame 202 in tubular profiles secured to the seat 104, and which surrounds a trim panel referenced 204 for the screen 106 and 212 for the mast 102. The frame 202 joins the mast 102 and the sun visor screen 106 previously defined. Thus in the mast portion, the frame 202 comprises two sections of profiles 2020, 2021 parallel to each other whose lower ends are integral with the seat 104, and in the sun screen portion 106, the frame comprises two other sections of sections 2022, 2023 parallel to each other and orthogonal to sections 2020, 2021 they extend respectively. The sections 2022 and 2023 are interconnected at their end opposite the mast by a connecting section 2024 with a rounded transition and likewise the horizontal sections 2022 and 2023 are respectively connected to the vertical sections 2020 and 2021 by rounded transitions 2025 , 2026. The covering panel 204, 212 may be formed of a rigid panel, for example of wood, of metal or of synthetic or composite material, or of a fabric stretched and fixed by any appropriate means on the frame 202.

An upper portion 206 of the sections 2020 and 2021 of the tubular section, the main frame 202 which extends in the main direction of the mast is perforated in the form of rectilinear windows 2061, 2062 which open on opposite sides of the opposite flanks. sections of profiles 2020 and 2021 (see figure 5). This perforated profile 206 allows the panels 108, 108 'to move independently in translation of an axis substantially parallel to the main axis of the mast 102. The perforated profile 206 also allows the locking of said translations independently of one another by clamping a system at the link arm 110, 110 '. For example, the straight windows 2061 and 2062 typically extend to a height of about one-third of the height of the mast 102, on the upper half thereof. Clamping can be obtained by means of a handle 414 shown in Figures 4 and 5 described below, or by any other means known to those skilled in the art.

The profiles constituting the frame 202 may be made for example of synthetic materials or metal (for example titanium, aluminum or a metal alloy) or any other material which is preferably light but strong.

The seat 104 consists of a ballasted base 216 and rotary elements 105, for example wheels. The device is also provided with a handling arm 208 secured to the main structure 202 of the mast 102, adapted to facilitate the transport of the device on the rotating elements 105 of the seat 104, on a terrace as on a beach.

In a manner comparable to the mast 102 and the sunscreen 106, the panels 108, 108 'may be formed of a one-piece structure in the form of rigid panels, for example metal, or of synthetic or composite material.

Figure 3 shows, in partial view, the detailed structure of protective panels 108 and 108 'according to a preferred embodiment. According to this embodiment each panel 108 or 108 'may consist of a rigid peripheral frame 306 made for example of synthetic materials or metal (for example titanium, aluminum or a metal alloy) or any other material preferably light but strong. A screen fabric or a flexible or rigid sheet 304 is held in position by the peripheral frame 306 and a seal 302 which is fixed, for example screwed or glued, to the peripheral frame 306. The fabric 304 covers the entire surface delimited by the frame 306. The surface of such panels shown in Figure 3 is constant.

Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 9, each protection panel 108 108 'may be formed of a deployable structure of variable area. Various embodiments known per se to those skilled in the art can be retained for this purpose. According to the non-limiting embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9, each panel 108, 108 'can thus comprise two bars 902, 903 parallel to each other, one 902 articulated on the mast 102 and the other 903 connected to the first by a deployment mechanism 904, for example at least two sets of arms 9040, 9041 respectively hinged on one of the bars 902, 903 and hinged together as seen in Figure 9. A fabric 304 is connected to one bars and wrapped on a tube rotatably mounted with return to the wound position, on the other bar. Such a structure known to those skilled in the art can extend the screen fabric 304 according to a desired surface, by controlling the inclination of the deployment arms 9040, 9041. When the arms are parallel to the bar 903 or at least substantially parallel to the bar 903, the bars 902, 903 are close or contiguous and the fabric 304 is wound on the tube. When the relative inclination of the arms 9040, 9041 increases, the bars 902, 903 are progressively separated and the fabric 304 is deployed.

The articulation means of each link arm 1 10, 110 'on the one hand on a panel 108, 108' and on the other hand on the mast 102, can be the subject of many embodiments. We will now describe a non-limiting embodiment of such connecting means illustrated in the accompanying figures, particularly in Figures 3 and 4 which show the detailed structure of the rotating guide means 108 of the panel according to a preferred embodiment but not limiting.

A similar structure provides the means for rotating the panel 108 '.

According to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, each panel 108 or 108 'is connected to the respective link arm 110, 110' by an assembly comprising a rotation shaft 310, for example metallic, of circular section, and extended each side by a frame 308, for example metallic, integral with the peripheral frame 306, which allows to drive the latter in rotation. To do this, the frame comprises a T-section and the frame has a complementary recess adapted to receive said profile. In a preferred embodiment, the peripheral frame 306 comprises two complementary parts 311 and 312 whose interlocking makes it possible to hold the reinforcements 308. In a preferred embodiment, the upper sections 311 cover the entire circumference of the peripheral frame 306 and , in order not to weigh down the structure, the lower sections 3 12 preferably complement only partially the upper sections 311 of the frame 306. The lower sections may for example cover only the T-section of the frame 308. The rotation shaft 310 extends along an edge of the panel 108, 108 ', at an angle thereof.

The connecting arm 110, for example metal or synthetic material or composite, consists of a console 1102 triangular general outline. One end of the console 1102 is integral with a tube 1104, for example metal, whose inner diameter is complementary to the outer diameter of the shaft 310, with the clearance necessary for a rotation. The tube 1104 is engaged on the shaft 310 to allow the pivot connection of the Y axis with the rotation shaft 310 of the protection panel 108. The rotation shaft 310 oriented along the Y axis thus passes through the metal tube 1104 arm 110.

If necessary the reverse arrangement can be provided, that is to say that one can provide a cylindrical shaft of rotation oriented along the Y axis on the console 1102 and a complementary tube on the panel 108, 108 '.

As a variant, the aforementioned articulation means around the Y axis may be formed of conventional hinges.

As previously mentioned, it is preferable to provide means for selectively blocking each panel 108, 108 'according to a plurality of relative positions chosen relative to the console 1102 and therefore to the mast 102, as to the angular orientation about the axis Y. Such rotational locking means can be the subject of many embodiments. It may be means allowing a continuous adjustment in position around the Y axis, for example based on eccentric locking means of the type retained in FIGS. 4 and 5 to ensure translation locking on the mast 102.

According to the particular and nonlimiting embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the selective locking means comprise a key 402 engaged radially on the tube 1104 and capable of being displaced between a locking position in which the key 402 is engaged selectively in a housing or a notch selected from a plurality of housings or angularly distributed notches on the shaft 310, and a release position in which the key 402 is not engaged with the housing or notches mentioned above. The key 402 is permanently biased towards the locking position by elastic means integrated into the tube 1104. The key 402 is linked to a pull rod 404 and actuated by it manually for temporary holding in open or release position. This key 402 allows the locking of the Y-axis pivot and thus the panel 108 at a certain chosen angle.

The edge of the console 1102 opposite the aforementioned end bearing the tube 1104, is provided with hinges 406 or equivalent means. These hinges 406 allow the connection of the console 1102 on the mast 102, in a pivot connection axis substantially parallel to the Z axis. The hinges 406 can be subject to many embodiments. According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the hinges 406 comprise two series of sleeves 4061 and 4062 respectively connected to the console 1102 and to the mast 102. The sleeves 4061 and 4062 are coaxial after mounting and linked to rotation thanks to a trunnion. 410 engaged in said sleeves.

More precisely the sleeves 4062 of the hinges 406 placed on the side of the mast 102 are carried by a metal plate 408 slidable along the mast 102 and associated with means for a vertical translation guide on the mast 102 and a selective locking position .

It is also preferably provided, as previously mentioned, means for selectively blocking the console 1102 in a plurality of relative positions chosen with respect to the mast 102, as to the angular orientation around the pole. Z axis. Such rotational locking means can be the subject of many embodiments. It may be means allowing a continuous adjustment in position around the Z axis, for example based on eccentric locking means of the type retained in FIGS. 4 and 5 for locking in translation on the mast 102.

According to the particular and nonlimiting embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, the selective locking means according to the rotation Z comprise a key 502 carried by the console 1102 and capable of being displaced between a locking position in which the key 502 is selectively engaged in a housing or a notch selected from a plurality of housings or notches angularly distributed on a sleeve 4062, and a release position in which the key 502 is not engaged with the housing or notches mentioned above. The key 502 is constantly urged towards the position of blocking by resilient means referenced 5020 in Figure 5. The key 502 is manually operated and selectively against the stress exerted by the elastic means 5020, by any appropriate means, for example by a knob 5022 articulated on the console 1102.

By way of nonlimiting example, it can be provided 4 possible positions, separated for example by 30 ° for articulation around the Z axis.

The plate 408 which carries the sleeves 4062 is guided in vertical translation along a side 1020 of the mast 102. According to the particular and nonlimiting embodiment illustrated in the accompanying figures, the plate 408 is connected to at least one rod 4080. which crosses the section sections 2020, 2021 at the windows 2061 and 2062. The end of the rod 4080 which emerges on the side of the profiles 2020, 2021 opposite the flat 408 is associated with a clamping lever 414 with eccentric which allows blocking the degree of freedom in translation of the panel 108. Such an eccentric locking lever 414 is known per se to those skilled in the art. It will not be described in detail later. Essentially the handle is rotatably mounted on the end of the rod 4080 between a blocking position shown in solid lines in FIG. 4 and a release position shown in broken lines in FIG. 4. The portion of the handle 414 interposed between the profiles 2020, 2021 and the axis of articulation of the lever 414 on the rod 4080 is greater in the locking position in the release position, because of the eccentric shape of the end of the joystick 414.

In the alternative embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14, the linking arms 1 10, 110 'of the panels 108, 108' being tubular arms, they are guided in rotation and, if necessary, in translation by the sleeves 120, 120 'arranged in the mast 102 and previously described. These sleeves are advantageously tubular and of complementary section to the section of the portions 1112, 1112 'of the arms.

In this embodiment, it is also possible to provide locking means in rotation or in translation (not shown in the figure).

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the panels are rotatably mounted around the portions 1114, 1114 'along axes orthogonal to the main direction Z of the mast. For example, the rotation may be provided along axes respectively orthogonal to the portions 1 1 14, 1 1 14 ', these axes corresponding to the Y and Y' axes of FIG.

Alternatively, the rotation may be provided around axes respectively parallel and in the extension of the portions 11 14, 1114 '.

Returning to the first embodiment, FIG. 5 is a detailed diagram of the guide means according to the axis pivot parallel to the main direction of the mast 102 according to the preferred embodiment of the invention. By way of nonlimiting example, different positions separated by 30 ° are shown at 412. The console 1102 is pivotally connected relative to the mast 102 by the system of hinges 406, 408 and 410. The locking means of this rotation are consisting of the latch or key 502 actuated by the push button 5022 present on the console 1102.

Figures 6 and 7 show two additional independent accessory assemblies according to a particular embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6 shows the assembly of a chaise longue 112 or 112 'to the mast 102. The chaise longue 1 12 or 1 12' has a covering 602 which surrounds an armature 604. The trim 602 and the armature 604 are interrupted. in two places, creating two orifices in the chaise longue 1 12 or 1 12 'which allow the attachment of the structure to the mast 102 by a system of hooks 210.

Figure 7 shows the assembly of a pouf 114 or 116 or a coffee table 118 to a chaise longue 112 or 112 '.

An accessory 1 12, 1 12 ', 1 14, 1 16 or 1 18 has a covering 7002 which surrounds an armature 7004. Armature 7004 and dressing 7002 are interrupted in the same place, on both sides of which are arranged fittings 706 integral with the end of the armature 7004 and the casing 7002 and extending perpendicularly thereto. Each fitting 706 has at its non-integral end of the armature 7004 and the casing 7002 a perpendicular flange 707 oriented towards the interrupted end of the armature. Another accessory 1 12, 1 12 ', 1 14, 116 or 1 18 has a covering 702 which surrounds an armature 704. Armature 704 and trim 702 are interrupted in one. same location, so that the interruption is of a size substantially equal to that of the frame 7004 and the covering 7002 described above. Each fitting 706 is fitted with its perpendicular rim 707 to the covering 702 at the interruption thereof. The armature 704 is cut short at the interlocking zone to be extended by a rabbet 708. thinner which is directly in contact with the fitting 706 and thus protects the covering 702.

Figure 8 is a block diagram of the device according to a particular embodiment and not limited to the invention, in a position 800 particularly suitable for transporting the device. The same position can be adopted by the device according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14.

The panels 108 and 108 'can be placed symmetrically so that an edge of the panel 108, respectively 108', that defining the Y axis, respectively Y ', disposed in a direction substantially orthogonal to the main axis of the mast 102 , or in contact with one side of the sun visor 106, preferably of substantially equal length, and another edge of the panel 108, respectively 108 ', is disposed substantially parallel to the main direction Z of the mast 102, in contact with the corresponding lateral edge 1020, 1020 'of the mast 102.

The two panels 108 and 108 'are then arranged facing each other, their faces defining two substantially parallel planes. In this position 800, the two panels 108 and 108 'are spaced a distance equal to the width of the sun visor 106, if any, and the width of the mast 102, that is to say the distance between the lateral edges of the mast, measured orthogonally to the main direction of the mast.

The assembly comprising the panels 108 and 108 ', the mast 102, the seat 104 and the sunshade 106 thus delimits a certain internal space 802. With the aid of the systems described in FIGS. 6 and 7, the two loungers 1 12 and 112 ', the double pouf 114, the single pouffe 1 16 and the coffee table 1 18 can be hooked to the device, on the hooks 210 provided on the mast 102, so that they are in the internal space 802 previously defined. In the present embodiment, the single pouf 116 and the coffee table 118 are placed next to each other, both attached to the chaise longue 112. Thus in the transport position 800 the device can store independent accessories, which limits the size of the surrounding area. This transport position 800 allows easy movement of the device and accessories, because it can be pulled by the handling arm 208, the wheels 105 ensuring the movement relative to the ground.

Those skilled in the art will understand that from this transport or storage position in which the two panels 108, 108 'are arranged parallel to each other and adjacent to the mast 102 and the sun visor 106, each of the panels 108, 108 can be moved individually on the one hand in translation along the mast and on the other hand to pivot about the Y and Z pivoting axes. As illustrated in FIGS. 10 to 13, each of the panels 108, 108 'can thus take a multitude of possible positions while being immobilized in the chosen position.

Claims

claims

1. Protection device comprising:

a mast (102) having a main direction,

a seat (104) secured to one end of said mast,

two protective panels (108, 108 '), connected to the mast (102) and hinged thereto,

the device comprising:

means of articulation of each protection panel on the mast (102), independent of one another,

- Rotation guiding means (1 10, 308, 310, 406, 408, 410), respectively of each panel (108, 108 ') on the mast (102), according to two axis pivots (Y, Y' , Z) orthogonal to each other, one parallel to the main direction of the mast (102) and the other perpendicular to that main direction, and

- blocking means (1 10, 308, 310, 402, 404, 406, 408, 410, 414, 502, 4080, 5020, 5022) of the panels (108, 108 ') according to a plurality of possible angular positions of the panels (108, 108 ') about the axes (Y, Y', Z) of said pivots,

the device being characterized in that the hinge and rotational guiding means of the panels are adapted to allow the device to adopt a so-called transport position in which the panels (108, 108 ') are arranged opposite one another on the other, their faces defining two substantially parallel planes. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said device further comprises translational guiding means (110, 406, 408, 410) respectively of each panel (108, 108 ') on the mast (102), in parallel at the main direction of the mast (102). 3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that said device comprises locking means (408, 414, 4080) of said translation of the panels (108, 108 ') according to a plurality of possible positions. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each protective panel (108, 108 ') is connected to the mast (102) by an arm (110) having a first end hinged to the mast and a second end hinged to the panel (108, 108 ').

Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the first end of each arm (110) is connected to the mast (102) with hinge means and a hinge (406, 408, 410) which allow the rotation of said panel (108). , 108 ') along the pivot axis parallel to the main direction of the mast (Z).

Device according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that each panel (108, 108 ') comprises a rotation shaft (310), and in that the second end of each arm (110) comprises a tube (1104 ) cylindrical centered on an axis orthogonal to the main direction of the mast (Y, Y '), of internal diameter greater than or equal to that of the section of said rotation shaft (310), articulated in rotation about said shaft (310), said tube for rotating said panel according to the axis pivot (Y, Y ') perpendicular to the main direction of the mast (102).

Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said seat (104) comprises carrying wheels (105) facilitating the transport of the device.

Device according to the preceding claim, further comprising a gripping element (208) of said device, adapted to facilitate the transport of the device on the carrier wheels (105) of the seat (104).

Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device further comprises an orthogonal wall (106) to the mast (102) and connected to the second end thereof, said wall (106) having a length at least substantially equal to one side of the panels (108, 108 ') adjacent to the hinge thereof on the mast (102).

10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, in the transport position, the protective panels (108, 108 ') are spaced a distance equal to the width of the mast (102) so that they define with the mast (102), the orthogonal wall (106) at the mast (102) and the seat (104), an internal space (802) and that the protection device comprises suitable means (210) for supporting at least one additional independent accessory (112, 112 '; 114, 116, 118) within said inner space (802).

11. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the adapted means (210) for support comprise fixing hooks.

12. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each protective panel (108, 108 ') is formed of a deployable structure of variable area.

An assembly comprising a device according to claim 10 or 11, and at least one additional independent accessory (112, 112 '; 114, 116, 118) capable of being supported by the device within said internal space (802).