Waterproof cloth and related use method
By installing sealing connection devices on the outer side of the tarp and connecting tethers and heavy objects to these devices, the problem of difficulty in fixing the tarp on the roof is solved, and a fast and safe installation and fixing effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202380051962.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-05-20
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-21
AI Technical Summary
The prior art is difficult to effectively fix tarp on the roof of a building, especially in severe weather conditions, which may pose safety risks.
A tarp is designed with multiple sealing connections on the outside, and the inner side faces toward the roof. The fixing of the tarp is achieved by connecting the tether and weight to these sealing connections.
The fast and easy installation and fixation of the tarp on the roof is achieved, which improves installation safety and efficiency, reduces manual labor and maintains the sealing of the tarp.
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Abstract
Description
Related patents
[0001] This application claims priority to Australian provisional patent number 2022901359 filed on May 20, 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field
[0002] The present invention relates to a waterproof cloth and related use method. Background Art
[0003] Tarps can be used in a variety of situations to provide temporary covering for structures or objects such as buildings. One example use case for tarps is to provide temporary covering for the roof of a building, such as after storm damage. In this use case, one or more tarps can be draped over the damaged area of the roof and weighed down with sandbags to secure the one or more tarps to the roof.
[0004] One problem with using a tarp in this situation is how to secure the tarp to the roof and how to secure the sandbags to the tarp or roof. For example, the sandbags may need to be tied to the edge of the tarp with straps, which is very cumbersome and potentially dangerous in installation situations such as the possibility of severe weather.
[0005] The present invention is directed to overcoming one or more of the above problems, or at least providing a useful alternative. Summary of the invention
[0006] According to a first broad aspect, there is provided a method for installing a tarpaulin to provide a covering for an object, the method comprising: at least partially arranging the tarpaulin on the object, with a plurality of sealing connection devices provided or attached to the outer side of the tarpaulin, and the inner side of the tarpaulin facing the object; and connecting at least one tether and a weight to at least a portion of the plurality of sealing connection devices provided or attached to the outer side of the tarpaulin to secure the tarpaulin to the object.
[0007] According to a second broad aspect, there is provided a method for installing a tarpaulin on a roof of a building, the method comprising: arranging the tarpaulin at least partially on the roof, with a plurality of sealing connection devices arranged in a certain manner provided or attached to the outer side of the tarpaulin, and the inner side of the tarpaulin facing the roof; and connecting at least one tether and a weight to at least a portion of the plurality of sealing connection devices provided or attached to the outer side of the tarpaulin to fix the tarpaulin on the roof.
[0008] In one aspect, the method further includes the following steps: connecting a plurality of the weights to at least a portion of the plurality of sealing connection devices, the plurality of sealing connection devices connected to the plurality of the weights including at least a portion of the sealing connection devices arranged or attached at the middle edge of the waterproof cloth; and after connection, placing the connected plurality of the weights on the waterproof cloth, close to at least a portion of the sealing connection devices to which the weights are connected.
[0009] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing connections are provided in the form of rings extending from an outer side of the tarpaulin.
[0010] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing connections are provided in the form of straps extending from an outer side of the tarpaulin.
[0011] In another aspect, the interface between the straps and the body of the tarp is sealed.
[0012] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing connections are spaced in a regular pattern between the edges of the tarpaulin.
[0013] According to a third broad aspect, there is provided a tarpaulin comprising a tarpaulin body and a plurality of sealing connection devices arranged on the outer side of the tarpaulin, the tarpaulin being used in a method as described in any of the preceding claims.
[0014] According to a fourth broad aspect, a system is provided, comprising one or more tarpaulins as described above, and a plurality of weights adapted to be connected to the plurality of sealing connections; and the plurality of weights being placed on the tarpaulins and close to the plurality of sealing connections to which they are respectively connected.
[0015] According to a fifth broad aspect, there is provided a tarpaulin comprising a tarpaulin body having skirts, an inner side and an outer side, wherein the outer side comprises a plurality of sealing connections arranged at regular intervals between the skirts.
[0016] In one aspect, the plurality of sealing connection means are provided in the form of rings extending from the outer side of the tarpaulin.
[0017] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing connections are provided in the form of straps extending from an outer side of the tarpaulin.
[0018] In another aspect, the interface between the straps and the body of the tarp is sealed.
[0019] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing connection means are arranged at regular intervals between the skirts of the tarpaulin.
[0020] In another aspect, the intervals are equal in distance.
[0021] According to a sixth broad aspect, there is provided a tarpaulin comprising a tarpaulin body having skirts, an inner side and an outer side, wherein the outer side comprises a plurality of sealing tethers spaced apart between the skirts.
[0022] In one aspect, the plurality of sealing tethers includes at least one middle tether located in the middle of the tarpaulin body.
[0023] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing tethers are disposed at regular intervals between the skirts of the tarpaulin.
[0024] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing tethers are adapted to be connected to a weight.
[0025] In another aspect, the plurality of sealing tethers are provided in the form of loops extending from an outer side of the tarpaulin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] The present invention is described, by way of non-limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0027] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the top of the tarp with the straps.
[0028] Figure 2 It is a top view of the waterproof cloth without showing the specific length and width.
[0029] Figure 3 It is a top view of a waterproof cloth without showing a specific length and width according to some other embodiments.
[0030] Figure 4 is a top detailed perspective view of the straps.
[0031] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the top hidden details and partial explosion of the straps.
[0032] Figure 6 is a side view of a tarpaulin without showing its specific length.
[0033] Figure 7 is a detailed side view showing the straps.
[0034] Figure 8 is a side view showing a detailed cross section of the strap.
[0035] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the tarp installed on the roof of a building.
[0036] Fig.10 is a perspective view showing the tarp installed and secured to the roof of the building. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , shows a tarpaulin 12, also known as a cover or covering, comprising a tarpaulin body 14, to which a plurality of connecting devices 16 are connected. The tarpaulin body 14 may be formed of any suitable material, but is preferably formed of a cloth or plastic material, including one or more of canvas, polyester or polyethylene. Suitable GSM (grams per square meter) may be between 100 GSM and 900 GSM, preferably around 290 GSM. The tarpaulin 12 may be colored, such as yellow or orange.
[0038] The tarpaulin body 14 includes a skirt 20, a first outer side 22, and an opposite inner side 24. A plurality of attachment means 16 are attached to the tarpaulin body 14 so as to extend from the first outer side 22, which is the side of the tarpaulin that faces the external environment when in use. Accordingly, the inner side 24 is generally smooth and sealed, while the first outer side 22 includes a plurality of attachment means 16.
[0039] See also Figures 4 to 8 , a plurality of attachment means 16 are in the form of straps or ties 18, provided with a loop 26 or other suitable attachment point. The straps 18 may be a single piece of webbing material, the free ends 28 of which are sewn to the tarp body 14. Other forms of ties may also be used. A tape-type seam cover or patch 30 may be placed on both sides 22, 24 around the sewn free ends 28 to ensure a seal between the straps 18 and the tarp body 14. Sewing may also be replaced by other similar fixing means, such as gluing or a combination of sewing and gluing. These alternative fixing means are contemplated herein.
[0040] A plurality of connecting means 16 provided in the form of straps 18 may be spaced apart between the skirt 20 of the tarpaulin body 14. The spacing "I" (e.g. Figure 1 ) can be regular or irregular, side by side or staggered. Figure 1 As shown, the intervals "I" are generally regular and grid-like. In the present specification, a series of straps 18 are provided, including a middle strap 34 (such as a middle strap 34) located at or near the middle portion 32 of the waterproof cloth body 14. Figure 1 ), and an edge strap 36 located at or near the skirting edge 20 (as shown Figure 1 The tarp 12 may also include eyelets 38 or other attachment means located at or along the skirt 20.
[0041] With respect to size, the tarpaulin body 14 may be of any suitable size and shape, and in this example may be, but is not limited to, a square of approximately 10 meters by 10 meters. For a width "W" or length "L" of approximately 10 meters, the distance or spacing "I" between the centers of the straps may be, but is not limited to, approximately 1.5 meters. For example, the ratio of the distance or spacing "I" between the centers of the straps to the width "W" (I / W) may be between approximately 1 / 10 and 1 / 5, and is preferably approximately 1.5 / 10 in this example. The distance of the edge band 36 from the skirt 20 may be, but is not limited to, 75 mm or 100 mm. However, other suitable sizes and configurations may also be used.
[0042] Regarding the eyelets 38, in this embodiment, the distance between the centers "C" of the eyelets is about 1 meter, the corner eyelets are 35 mm from the edge, and the non-corner eyelets are 25 mm from the edge. Of course, other suitable sizes can also be used as appropriate. The length "L" of the strap 18 can be about 400 mm and the width can be about 30 mm, but is not limited to this. The band-stitched cover or patch 30 can be formed of a material similar to the tarp body 14 and can have a size of 150 mm x 150 mm. Of course, other suitable sizes of straps 18 and patches 30 can also be used. The strap 18 can be formed of nylon or other suitable materials.
[0043] refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown in the method of use, the tarpaulin 12 can be used in a variety of situations, including but not limited to temporary coverings of objects such as buildings 50. The tarpaulin 12 can be provided as part of a system 10, which includes one or more tarpaulins 12 and a fixing device 52 including a weight 54 and a tether 56, which can be used to fix the tarpaulin 12, for example, the fixing device 52 can be used to fix the tarpaulin 12 by weighting or the like.
[0044] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the tarpaulin 12 can be at least partially arranged on the roof 54 of the building 50, with its first outer side 22 facing the external environment, and the opposite inner side 24 generally adjacent to and connected to the roof 54. Therefore, the array of straps 18 is facing the outside, which is easy to accept.
[0045] The securing means 52, in this example a weight 54 with a tether 56, may be attached to at least a portion of the array of straps 18, including a portion of the middle straps 34 and a portion of the edge straps 36. The eyelets 38 on the skirt 20 may also be used if desired. The weights 54 may then be placed at or near the top array of straps 18 to which they are attached to secure the tarp 12 to the roof 54. The weights 54 may be, but are not limited to, sandbags 58 enclosed with tethers 56.
[0046] Advantageously, such a tarp and system allows for quick and easy deployment of the tarp to cover a roof or other object or structure, and weights such as sandbags can be secured to any of the strap arrays at the edges and, importantly, in the middle or center of the tarp to better assist in securing the tarp. Because both the strap array and the eyelet array are pre-installed within the fixed predetermined interior, manual labor such as attempting to tie the tarp with ropes or placing unsecured sandbags on the roof can be reduced, and unsecured sandbags can be prevented from falling. Furthermore, because the strap array is built-in and pre-installed, the tarp is kept sealed and is less likely to need to be replaced in the field.
[0047] In this specification and the claims that follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise" and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising" will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integers or steps.
[0048] Reference in this specification to any known matter or any prior publication is not and should not be taken as an acknowledgement, approval or implication that the known matter or prior technical publication forms part of the general knowledge in the field relevant to this specification.
[0049] While specific embodiments of the invention have been described, it will be appreciated that the invention extends to alternative combinations of features disclosed or features that are evident from the disclosure provided herein.
[0050] Many and various modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the disclosed invention or the disclosure provided herein.
Claims
1. A method of installing a tarpaulin to provide a covering for an object, the method comprising: a. Arranging the waterproof cloth at least partially on the object, the outer side of the waterproof cloth is provided with or attached with a plurality of sealing connection devices, and the inner side of the waterproof cloth faces the object; as well as b. Connecting at least one tether and a weight to at least a portion of the plurality of sealing connection devices disposed or attached to the outer side of the tarpaulin to secure the tarpaulin to the object.
2. A method of installing a tarpaulin on a roof of a building, the method comprising: a. Arranging the tarpaulin at least partially on the roof, the outer side of the tarpaulin is provided with or attached with a plurality of sealing connection devices arranged in a certain manner, and the inner side of the tarpaulin faces the roof; as well as b. Connecting at least one tether and a weight to at least a portion of the plurality of sealed connection devices disposed or attached to the outer side of the tarpaulin to secure the tarpaulin to the roof.
3. The method according to claim 2, wherein: The method further comprises the following steps: connecting a plurality of said weights to at least a portion of said plurality of sealing connection devices, said plurality of sealing connection devices connected to said plurality of weights including at least a portion of said sealing connection devices disposed or attached to a middle edge of said waterproof sheet; and After connection, the connected plurality of weights are placed on the tarpaulin and close to the sealing connection device to which at least some of the weights are connected.
4. The method according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of sealing connection devices are provided in the form of rings extending from the outer side of the tarpaulin.
5. The method according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of sealing connection means are provided in the form of straps extending from the outer side of the tarpaulin.
6. The method according to claim 5, wherein: The interface between the straps and the body of the tarp is sealed.
7. The method of claim 2, wherein the plurality of sealing connection devices are spaced apart in a regular manner between the edges of the tarpaulin.
8. A waterproof cloth comprising a waterproof cloth body and a plurality of sealing connection devices arranged on the outer side of the waterproof cloth, wherein the waterproof cloth is used in the method as claimed in any one of the preceding claims.
9. A system comprising one or more tarpaulins according to claim 8, and a plurality of weights adapted to be connected to the plurality of sealing connection devices; and The plurality of weights are placed on the tarpaulin and close to the plurality of sealing connection devices to which they are respectively connected.
10. A waterproof cloth, comprising a waterproof cloth body having a skirt, an inner side and an outer side, wherein: The outer side comprises a plurality of sealing connection means arranged at regular intervals between the skirts.
11. The waterproof cloth according to claim 10, wherein: The plurality of sealing connection devices are provided in the form of rings extending from the outer side of the tarpaulin.
12. The waterproof cloth according to claim 10, wherein: The plurality of sealing connection means are provided in the form of straps extending from the outer side of the tarpaulin.
13. The tarpaulin of claim 12, the interface between the straps and the body of the tarpaulin being sealed.
14. The waterproof cloth according to claim 10, wherein: The plurality of sealing connection devices are arranged between the skirts of the waterproof cloth at regular intervals.
15. The waterproof cloth according to claim 14, wherein: The intervals are of equal distance.
16. A waterproof cloth, comprising a waterproof cloth body having skirt edges, an inner side and an outer side, wherein the outer side comprises a plurality of sealing tethers spaced apart between the skirt edges.
17. The waterproof cloth according to claim 16, wherein: The plurality of sealing tethers include at least one middle tether located in the middle of the tarpaulin body.
18. The waterproof cloth according to claim 16, wherein: The plurality of sealing tethers are arranged at regular intervals between the skirts of the waterproof sheet.
19. The waterproof cloth according to claim 16, wherein: The plurality of sealing tethers are adapted to be connected to a weight.
20. The waterproof fabric according to claim 16, wherein: The plurality of sealing tethers are provided in the form of loops extending from the outer side of the tarpaulin.