Temporary modular shelter and use of the temporary modular shelter
The modular shelter system with pivotable supports and fabric cover addresses the complexity of existing shelters by enabling easy assembly and disassembly, providing versatile protection and adaptability for diverse applications.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202024001692
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing temporary shelters are complex and difficult to implement, requiring extensive assembly and disassembly, limiting their versatility and applicability in various environments.
A modular shelter system comprising modules with pivotable supports and a fabric cover, allowing easy assembly and disassembly, and featuring releasable fastening elements and swivel joints for flexible configuration and use.
Enables quick and easy setup of shelters of varying sizes for protection from precipitation and sunlight, with the ability to be easily moved and adapted to different locations, suitable for objects and living beings, including animals and campsites.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a temporary modular shelter and a use of the temporary modular shelter.
[0002] A roofing structure for parking spaces and a parking area for vehicles is known from the publication DE 20 2010 004 092 U1. The roofing structure comprises a central support column and a flat, polygonal roof element arranged in the upper area of the support column. Furthermore, at least one solar module for converting light energy into electrical energy is arranged on the upper side of the roof element. The roof element is formed by inner and outer struts to which the solar modules are attached.
[0003] The publication DE 20 2016 006 723 U1 describes a roofing system for covering areas, particularly carports. This system comprises at least two posts with screw foundations and a crossbeam connecting the posts at the top. Longitudinal beams with solar modules are attached to the crossbeam.
[0004] The invention defined in claims 1 and 10 is based on the object of simply creating a temporary, modular and thus realizable shelter.
[0005] This problem is solved by the features listed in claims 1 and 10.
[0006] The temporary modular shelter and its use are particularly characterized by the fact that the temporary modular shelter is easy to implement.
[0007] For this purpose, a module of the shelter has a foundation and a vertical post that can be connected to the foundation and thus connected, with two pivotable supports arranged on the post, wherein the supports are arranged horizontally or predominantly horizontally at a distance from the foundation and can be pivoted towards or away from each other. To form the shelter, at least two modules are arranged at a distance from each other such that the supports of the posts, which are pivoted away from each other, are arranged parallel or predominantly parallel to each other. Between the supports there is at least one sheet-like structure made of a textile, a plastic or a combination thereof, which covers at least part of the free space between the supports. Furthermore, the supports and the sheet-like structure are connected to each other by means of detachable fastening elements.
[0008] Using modules, shelters of varying sizes can be easily constructed. The modules can be easily placed in rows in a variety of locations.
[0009] Thus, the at least two modules arranged at a distance from one another can be used with the at least one surface structure to form a temporary shelter for objects and / or living beings.
[0010] The resulting temporary modular shelter is characterized by its simple construction, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It can be used to protect objects and / or living beings, particularly from precipitation and / or sunlight. This simple construction allows for quick and easy assembly and disassembly.
[0011] The pivoting supports are advantageously connected to the stand via swivel joints. This allows them to be easily pivoted relative to each other. This can also be done when creating a shelter with at least two modules and the attached sheet structure, so that the roof of the shelter formed by the sheet structure can be easily opened or closed. The sheet structure, which is a folding roof, is simply folded toward the stand.
[0012] The sheet can also advantageously be mounted in such a way that it is movable. This allows the protection to be removed and re-installed in specific areas. For example, rails on the supports, loops on the sheet, or eyelets on the sheet can be used for movement.
[0013] This means that the temporary modular shelter can also be used for animals on pastures.
[0014] Another advantageous use can also be on campsites, where the shelter can be set up as a shading system for pitches of any nature with the help of the surface structures.
[0015] Advantageous refinements of the invention are set forth in the following developments and embodiments. These can further develop the temporary modular shelter and the use of the temporary modular shelter individually or in combination.
[0016] In one embodiment, the foundation can be a single or point foundation. Thus, such a foundation can be a screw foundation as a steel sleeve with a coarse external thread, a precast concrete foundation, or a concrete block.
[0017] In one embodiment, the stand may be a tube with a polygonal cross-section.
[0018] In a further development, the post can have a polygonal cross-section, and the foundation can have a recess that accommodates the end portion of the post. The cross-sections of the post and the recess are designed identically, so that the post can be connected to the foundation in a torsion-proof manner.
[0019] In a further development, the stand and the foundation can be detachably connected to one another with at least one screw connection and / or clamp connection.
[0020] In one embodiment, the supports can be pivotally connected to the stand via pivot joints. Furthermore, stops for the supports are located next to the pivot joints. Thus, at least two stops can be arranged per support, with at least one stop being detachable.
[0021] In one embodiment, the stand has support struts that are pivotably arranged and connected to the beams.
[0022] In one embodiment or in embodiments, at least one central strut that can be detached from at least one of the stands can be arranged between the uprights of a module and / or at least one connecting strut that can be detached from at least one of the supports can be arranged between adjacent supports.
[0023] One end of the center strut and / or one end of the connecting strut can be connected to one of the uprights or one of the beams via a swivel joint. The other end of the center strut can be connected to the other upright via a detachable connection. The other end of the connecting strut can be connected to the other beam via a detachable connection. This allows the center strut to be folded into the upright and / or the connecting strut to be folded into the beam when not in use.
[0024] In a further embodiment, the central strut and / or the connecting strut can be detachably connected to the adjacently arranged uprights and / or to the adjacently arranged supports of a module.
[0025] Furthermore, the center strut and / or the connecting strut can be telescopic. In conjunction with a locking mechanism or mechanisms, the length or lengths can be adjusted and locked in various positions.
[0026] In a further development, the sheet-like structure can have holding elements for at least one functional element.
[0027] In at least one embodiment, the functional element can be a solar module and / or a lighting means and / or a drainage pipe for water impinging on the surface structure.
[0028] An embodiment of the invention is shown in principle in the drawings and is described in more detail below.
[0029] They show: Fig. 1 a module of a shelter, Fig. 2 two modules for forming a shelter in a plan view, Fig. 3 two modules with supports pivoted towards each other in a top view, Fig. 4 two modules with pivoted and overlapping beams in a top view and Fig. 5 a shelter with several modules in a top view.
[0030] A temporary modular shelter essentially consists of modules, with each module essentially consisting of a foundation 1, a stand 2 and supports 3.
[0031] The Fig. 1 shows a module of a shelter in a basic representation.
[0032] The shelter module comprises the foundation 1 and a vertical post 2 that can be connected to the foundation 1 and thus connected to two pivotable supports 3 arranged on the post 2. The supports 3 are arranged horizontally or predominantly horizontally at a distance from the foundation 1 and can be pivoted toward or away from each other.
[0033] The foundation 1 is, in particular, a single or point foundation. The foundation can be designed as a screw foundation, a steel sleeve with a coarse external thread, a precast concrete foundation, or a concrete block. The support 2 is, in particular, a tube with a polygonal cross-section.
[0034] In one embodiment, the post 2 can have a polygonal cross-section and the foundation 1 can have a recess receiving the end region of the post 2. The cross sections of the post 2 and the recess of the foundation 1 are designed identically so that the post 2 can be connected to the foundation 2 in a rotationally secure manner. In order to accommodate the end region of the post 2 in the recess of the foundation 1, the cross section of the post 2 is smaller than the cross section of the recess of the foundation 1 so that the end region can be easily inserted into the recess. In a further embodiment, the post 2 and the foundation 1 are detachably connected to one another with at least one screw connection and / or clamp connection. For this purpose, the foundation 1 can have at least one threaded pin projecting beyond the foundation 1.The stand 2 can have a plate at the end with at least one hole for the free area of the threaded pin, so that a fixed and detachable connection of the stand 2 to the foundation 1 is easily provided with a threaded nut.
[0035] The supports 3 can be pivotally connected to the stand 2 via first pivot joints 4. Stops for the supports 3 can be located next to the first pivot joints 4. Furthermore, support struts 5 are arranged pivotably on the stand 2 and connected to the supports 3 via second pivot joints 6.
[0036] The Fig. 2 shows two modules for the formation of a shelter in a basic plan view.
[0037] To form the shelter, at least two modules are arranged at a distance from one another such that the supports 3 of the uprights 2, pivoted away from one another, are arranged parallel or predominantly parallel to one another. Between the supports 3 is at least one sheet 7 made of a textile, a plastic, or a combination thereof, covering at least a portion of the free space between the supports 3. The supports 2 and the sheet 7 are connected to one another by means of detachable, known fastening elements. These can be, for example, eyelets, rings, or tabs.
[0038] In one embodiment, the sheet-like structure 7 can have holding elements for at least one functional element. The functional element can be a solar module and / or a lighting device and / or a drainage pipe for water impinging on the sheet-like structure.
[0039] It shows the Fig. 3 two modules with supports 3 pivoted towards each other in a basic plan view and the Fig. 4 two modules with supports 3 pivoted towards each other and overlapping in a basic plan view.
[0040] If the shelter is present and not in use, the supports 3 of the modules can be pivoted towards each other, leaving uncovered free spaces. The size of the roofable space of the modules is determined by the distance between the supports 2 and the length of the supports 3. The Fig. 3 non-overlapping supports 3 of the modules, which, when the supports 3 are pivoted, results in a maximum roofable area. This area can also be made smaller, with the supports 3 overlapping (illustration in the Fig. 4).
[0041] The Fig. 5 shows a shelter with several modules in a basic plan view.
[0042] To create large-area shelters, several shelters can be arranged next to each other, each with two foundations 1, two posts 3 and the beams 3. The Fig. 5 shows, for example, several modules, each with a surface structure 7.
[0043] In one embodiment or embodiments, at least one central strut that can be detached from at least one of the struts can be arranged between the uprights of a module and / or at least one connecting strut that can be detached from at least one of the supports can be arranged between adjacent supports. The central strut is arranged in particular such that it connects the upper end region of adjacent uprights of a module to one another. The central strut can be designed to be detachable from the uprights or detachable from one of the uprights. In the latter variant, the non-detachable end of the central strut is connected to the upright via a pivot joint so that the central strut can be folded onto the upright when not in use. The connecting strut is arranged in particular such that it connects the end region of adjacent supports of a module to one another.The connecting strut can be designed to be detachable from the supports or detachable from one of the supports. In the latter variant, the non-detachable end of the connecting strut is connected to the support via a swivel joint, allowing the connecting strut to be folded onto the support when not in use.
[0044] Furthermore, the center strut and / or the connecting strut can be telescopic. In conjunction with a locking mechanism or mechanisms, the length or lengths can be adjusted and locked in various positions. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION
[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature
[0000] DE 20 2010 004 092 U1
[0002] DE 20 2016 006 723 U1
[0003]
Claims
[1] Temporary modular shelter, characterized by that a module of the shelter has a foundation (1) and a vertical stand (2) which can be connected to the foundation (1) and is thus connected, with two supports (3) which are pivotably arranged on the stand (2), wherein the supports (3) are arranged horizontally or predominantly horizontally at a distance from the foundation (1) and can be pivoted towards or away from one another, that to form the shelter at least two modules are arranged at a distance from one another such that the supports (3) of the stands (2) which are pivoted away from one another are arranged parallel or predominantly parallel to one another, that between the supports (3) there is at least one sheet-like structure (7) made of a textile, a plastic or a combination thereof which covers at least a region of the free space between the supports (3), and that the supports (3) and the sheet-like structure (7) are connected to one another by means of detachable fastening elements. [2] Temporary modular shelter according to claim 1, characterized by that the foundation (1) is a single or point foundation. [3] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 and 2, characterized by that the stand (2) is a tube with a polygonal cross-section. [4] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the stand (2) has a polygonal cross-section and that the foundation (1) has a recess receiving the end region of the stand (2), that the cross sections of the stand (2) and the recess are of the same design, so that the stand (2) can be connected to the foundation (1) in a rotationally secure manner and is thus connected. [5] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized bythat the stand (2) and the foundation (1) are detachably connected to one another by at least one screw connection and / or clamp connection. [6] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the supports (3) are pivotally connected to the stand (2) via pivot joints (4) and that stops for the supports (3) are located next to the pivot joints (4). [7] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that support struts (5) are pivotably arranged on the stand (2) and connected to the supports (3). [8] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized bythat between the uprights (2) of a module at least one central strut is arranged which can be detached from at least one of the uprights (2) and / or that between adjacent supports (3) there is at least one connecting strut which can be detached from at least one of the supports (3). [9] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the sheet-like structure (7) has holding elements for at least one functional element. [10] Temporary modular shelter according to at least one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that the functional element is or are a solar module and / or a light source and / or a drain pipe for water striking the surface structure. [11] Use of a temporary modular shelter according to claim 1, characterized bythat the at least two modules arranged at a distance from one another are used with the at least one sheet-like structure (7) to form the shelter for objects and / or living beings.
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