Device for protecting a living area under the awning of a camping vehicle from wind, sun and / or prying eyes.

Abstract

Device (1) for protecting a living area (2) below an awning (3) of a camping vehicle (4) from wind, sun and / or prying eyes, for attachment to a keder rail (5) of an awning panel (6) of the awning (3) attached to the camping vehicle, which comprises a flat protective element (7) that can be detachably connected to the keder rail (5), characterized in that the flat protective element (7) comprises a device (8) for its detachable connection to the keder rail (5), wherein the connecting device (8) comprises several preferably equidistantly spaced connecting elements (9) that are provided for engagement with the keder rail (5).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for protecting a living area beneath the awning of a camping vehicle from wind, sun, and / or prying eyes. The device is attached to a keder rail of the awning panel of the camping vehicle and comprises a flat protective element that can be detachably connected to the keder rail. Camping vehicles can be, for example, motorhomes, caravans, or campervans.

[0002] Awnings on campervans serve to create a covered living area next to the vehicle. While this area offers protection from direct sunlight from above, it does not protect against sunlight coming in from the side, wind, or unwanted glances.

[0003] Privacy screens, which are erected to demarcate the living area, are a known feature. A disadvantage of these screens is that they offer insufficient privacy, as they can often only be installed near the ground. Complete protection from ground level to the top edge of the awning is not possible with these existing solutions.

[0004] Another disadvantage is that it is not possible to dismantle the installed privacy screens in sections. If, for example, better ventilation is desired or an opening needs to be created in a certain area, complete dismantling is necessary.

[0005] The invention is based on the objective of creating a device for protecting a living area that offers complete privacy as well as protection from sun and wind.

[0006] Furthermore, the invention is based on the objective of creating a device for protecting a living area which can be gathered up in the manner of a curtain when required.

[0007] According to the invention, the problem is solved by the fact that the planar protective element comprises a device for its detachable connection with the keder rail, wherein the connecting device comprises several preferably equidistantly spaced connecting elements which are provided for engagement with the keder rail.

[0008] The spaced connecting elements allow the flat protective element to be gathered together. The flat protective element can be moved, similar to a curtain. Complete disassembly of the device is not necessary. The protective device according to the invention allows for use with an existing awning panel, thus advantageously enabling the extension of an existing camper van.

[0009] The protective panel can be made of a textile fabric such as a cloth. Such a protective panel is also foldable and therefore easily transportable.

[0010] Advantageously, each of the several connecting elements has a preferably round head.

[0011] The round headboard can be easily and conveniently inserted laterally into a keder rail.

[0012] The connecting elements are preferably sewn to the flat protective element with a connecting section that adjoins the head section, thereby creating a permanent and stable connection between the connecting element and the flat protective element.

[0013] The connecting elements can be made of either plastic or metal, particularly the head section. This significantly increases their mechanical strength, preventing them from being torn out of the keder rail even under strong winds.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the connecting elements are arranged along an edge of the planar protective element, each connecting element having a width b between 25 mm and 55 mm, preferably 40 mm.

[0015] The width b of the connecting elements is their dimension along an edge of the flat protective element. The connecting edge is preferably a top edge, which forms a connection to the awning fascia. This arrangement allows the flat protective element to be gathered together like a curtain, since the individual connecting elements can be moved independently of each other in the keder rail.

[0016] A width b between 25 mm and 55 mm has proven advantageous for creating a particularly stable connection. With a smaller width, there is a risk of tearing out under excessive wind load. With a larger width, the device is no longer user-friendly and cannot be gathered up easily, as the connecting elements interfere with each other. A width b of 40 mm represents the optimal width for creating a stable connection that holds even under high wind loads, while simultaneously providing a protective device that can be gathered up easily.

[0017] Advantageously, the distance between adjacent connecting elements should be between 150 mm and 300 mm, preferably 200 mm.

[0018] The inventor recognized that the flat protective element can only be gathered with considerable effort at a distance of less than 150 mm. At a distance of more than 300 mm, sagging of the flat protective element is possible in certain areas, which does not guarantee optimal protection from wind, sun, or prying eyes. This sagging can also cause flapping noises in the wind, which are perceived as disturbing. A distance of 200 mm is optimal to effectively prevent sagging in certain areas while simultaneously allowing for user-friendly gathering. At this distance, an even load distribution across the entire top edge of the flat protective element is achieved, while the handling of the protective device remains comfortable.

[0019] In a further embodiment of the invention, the thickness d of each connecting element is between 4.50 mm and 6.00 mm, preferably 5.50 mm.

[0020] The thickness d is the dimension perpendicular to a width direction. Awning rails from different manufacturers have different internal dimensions. The inventor recognized that connecting elements with a thickness in the claimed range can be used with a large number of existing awning panels. The thickness d chosen according to the invention enables simple retrofitting of various camping vehicles or awnings for camping vehicles without requiring adaptation of the connecting elements to the corresponding awning rails.

[0021] In one embodiment of the invention, a material from which the planar protective element is formed has fire protection class B1 according to DIN 4102-1 (as of May 1998).

[0022] The large protective element is therefore flame-retardant. The risk of injury to people in the area is significantly reduced. This is particularly true in strong sunlight, where the material heats up and ignition sources such as barbecues or cigarettes could create a fire hazard. The use of a material with fire protection class B1 significantly increases the safety of users of a protective device according to the invention.

[0023] In a further embodiment of the invention, the flat protective element is made of a PVC-free textile mesh fabric with a basis weight of 225 g / m². 2 formed, preferably from polyester.

[0024] A textile mesh fabric is particularly lightweight, easy to manufacture, and durable for printing. The inventor recognized that polyester is especially suitable due to its high tear resistance and weather resistance. It has a weight of 225 g / m². 2 This results in optimal protection from sun, wind and prying eyes, and is also easy to handle in terms of setting up the protective device and folding the flat protective element.

[0025] The fact that the material is PVC-free (PVC - polyvinyl chloride) offers ecological advantages, as no environmentally harmful plasticizers or chlorine-containing compounds are produced during manufacturing and disposal. Furthermore, PVC-free material does not emit any harmful fumes when heated by sunlight, which is particularly important in areas where people live.

[0026] A mesh fabric with this weight is windproof yet breathable, allowing for ventilation of the area. This prevents heat build-up in the sheltered space and ensures a comfortable climate even in the height of summer.

[0027] The mesh fabric is advantageously opaque in one direction, preferably from the outside towards the area of ​​use, i.e., from the outside in. This creates a privacy screen for users of a protective device according to the invention, while at the same time allowing a view to the outside from the area of ​​use. This significantly increases comfort, as users can observe their surroundings without being observed themselves.

[0028] In one embodiment of the invention, the flat protective element has a visible side on which a motif is applied.

[0029] The visible side is the side facing away from the area where the device is used. Preferably, the design is printed on it. By applying a design, a protective device according to the invention can be easily customized and designed to be visually appealing. Users can visually adapt a protective device according to the invention to their personal preferences or to a corporate design.

[0030] In a further embodiment of the invention, the flat protective element has a further connecting means comprising ground nails, and by which the flat protective element can be connected to a substrate.

[0031] The additional connecting element preferably extends along an edge opposite an edge of the flat protective element along which the connecting device, which in particular includes connecting elements, extends. Ground anchors allow for simple anchoring in the ground. The ground anchors can be inserted into the subsoil and secure the lower edge of the flat protective element. This prevents wind from getting under the flat protective element and lifting it. Furthermore, the awning is also secured by the anchoring of the flat protective element, so that it remains usable even in windy conditions. Its folding away due to wind load is advantageously prevented.

[0032] Overall, a particularly stable protective device is created that can be attached to a camping vehicle and remains securely on the camping vehicle even in adverse weather conditions.

[0033] In one embodiment of the invention, the planar protective element has a width of up to 6.0 m and a height of up to 3.50 m.

[0034] Due to its generous dimensions, the inventive device for protecting camping vehicles of various sizes, from two-person campervans to large motorhomes, can be used. The variable dimensions allow for adaptation to different awning lengths and living area sizes, thus ensuring broad applicability of the invention.

[0035] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings relating to these embodiments. The drawings show: Fig. 1a-c An embodiment of a protective device according to the invention and details thereof.

[0036] One in Fig. 1a Device shown 1 for protecting a sitting area 2 below an awning 3 of a partially shown camping vehicle 4 from wind, sun and / or prying eyes for attachment to a Fig. 1b keder rail 5 shown in cross-section of a keder rail attached to the camping vehicle 4 in Fig. The awning cover 6 of the awning 3, shown in cross-section in Figure 1b, comprises a flat protective element 7 formed from a textile mesh fabric with a connecting device 8, wherein the connecting device 8 has a total of nine equidistantly spaced connecting elements 9 along an upper edge of the flat protective element 7 in this embodiment. The connecting elements 9, which are shown in Fig. The sections shown in cross-section in section 1c are sewn to the flat protective element 7 by a connecting section 10 and engage with a round head 11 in Fig. 1a into the in Fig. 1b shows the keder rail 5 in cross-section.

[0037] A width b of each of the connecting elements 9 is 40 mm, while its thickness d, which corresponds to a diameter of the head part 11 in cross-section according to Fig. 1c corresponds to 5.50 mm in this embodiment.

[0038] In this embodiment, the distance between adjacent connecting elements 9 is 200 mm. The width of the flat protective element 7 is 1.90 m, while its height is 1.60 m.

[0039] A sun is printed as motif 13 on a visible side 12 of the flat protective element 7.

[0040] The flat protective element 7 has fire protection class B1 according to DIN 4102-1 (as of May 1998) and is also PVC-free.

[0041] The in Fig.The protective device 1 shown in Figure 1c according to the invention also has a further connecting means 14, which in this embodiment comprises three connecting tabs 15 and three ground pegs 16, wherein the connecting tabs are sewn onto the flat protective element 7 and have receiving openings for the ground pegs 16 at an end facing away from the flat protective element 7 which are not provided with a reference numeral.

[0042] To gather the flat protective element 7 like a curtain, the ground stakes 16 must first be removed. Then, the flat protective element 7 is moved in the direction of arrow 17 such that adjacent connecting elements 9 in the keder rail 5 are moved towards each other, i.e., their distances are reduced. By re-fixing the gathered flat protective element 7 with the ground stakes, the protective device 1 can be used with a now individually defined protective area. Reference symbol list: 1 protective device 2 Lounge area 3 awnings 4 Camping vehicle 5 Keder rail 6 Awning panel 7-surface protective element 8 Connection device 9 connecting elements 10 Connecting section 11 Headboard 12 Viewing side 13 Motif 14 other connecting elements 15 connecting tabs 16 ground stakes 17 Arrow QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited non-patent literature

[0000] DIN 4102-1 (as of May 1998 [0021, 0040]

Claims

[1] Device (1) for protecting a living area (2) below an awning (3) of a camping vehicle (4) from wind, sun and / or prying eyes, for attachment to a keder rail (5) of an awning panel (6) of the awning (3) attached to the camping vehicle, comprising a flat protective element (7) that can be detachably connected to the keder rail (5), characterized by , that the planar protective element (7) comprises a device (8) for its detachable connection with the keder rail (5), wherein the connecting device (8) comprises several preferably equidistantly spaced connecting elements (9) which are provided for engagement with the keder rail (5). [2] Protective device according to claim 1, characterized by , that each of the several connecting elements (9) has a preferably round head part (11). [3] Protective device according to claim 2, characterized bythat the connecting elements (9) are arranged along an edge of the planar protective element (7), each connecting element (9) having a width b between 25 mm and 55 mm, preferably 40 mm. [4] Protective device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by , that the distance between adjacent connecting elements (9) is between 150 mm and 300 mm, preferably 200 mm. [5] Protective device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized by , that the thickness d of each connecting element (9) is between 4.50 mm and 6.00 mm, preferably 5.50 mm. [6] Protective device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that the material from which the flat protective element is formed has fire protection class B1 according to DIN 4102-1 (as of May 1998). [7] Protective device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by, that the flat protective element (7) is made of a PVC-free textile mesh fabric with a basis weight of 225 g / m² 2 is made preferably of polyester. [8] Protective device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by , that the flat protective element (7) has a visible side (12) on which a motif (13) is applied. [9] Protective device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that the flat protective element (7) has a further connecting means (14) comprising ground nails (16), and by which the flat protective element (7) can be connected to a substrate. [10] Protective device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that the flat protective element (7) has a width of up to 6.0 m and a height of up to 3.50 m.

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