Vertical shading system

Abstract

Vertical shading system comprising a pivoting arm with at least one valance and a bracket for attaching the vertical shading system to a supporting structure, wherein the bracket provides a pivot axis around which the pivoting arm can be pivoted from its vertical storage position to its horizontal shading position, in which the valance can hang vertically from it, wherein the pivoting arm has a bracket-side and a free end, wherein a latch is provided at the bracket-side end of the pivoting arm with which the pivoting arm can be locked to the bracket at least in its shading position and the latch can be released by actuating a pull-transmission means preferably running inside the pivoting arm, which ends in the vicinity of the free end of the pivoting arm.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a vertical shading system according to the preamble of claim 1. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Awnings, especially the now ubiquitous folding-arm awnings, are available in a wide variety of designs for shading. Awning shades are also available for enhanced visibility in front of billboards. These familiar awnings have arms that fold in and out diagonally from the fabric roller using a spindle or wire rope drive, keeping the awning fabric stretched out in a shade-providing position above the heads of patio or balcony users.

[0003] However, when the sun is still low in the east or already low in the west, the problem with conventional awnings is that the awning fabric is under-illuminated by the low sun, thus no longer providing any shade. To remedy this problem, so-called side awnings are used.

[0004] For balconies or terraces that are already covered, installing and using side awnings often presents no particular problems. In many cases, an additional awning is installed in the form of a roll-up awning fabric that is rolled up into a cassette when not in use. The cassette is attached to the building wall with the roller tube vertically aligned.

[0005] The awning fabric, which is pulled out horizontally from the cassette for the purpose of shading, or the vertically running pole in front of it, which keeps the awning fabric of the side awning fully extended, is then hung on a support pillar that supports a balcony located above the terrace or a canopy above the terrace or balcony.

[0006] For terraces or balconies that don't have an existing support post of the type described above to keep the side awning's awning panel stretched, a vertical auxiliary post must be installed. This is the only way to secure the side awning's awning panel, which has been pulled horizontally out of its cassette, so that it remains stretched.

[0007] In the latter case, users have to make an unsightly or laborious compromise: either the vertical auxiliary post protrudes unsightly above the balcony railing to which it is mounted day in and day out like a bare flagpole, or the vertical auxiliary post has to be installed and removed before and after each use of the side awning, which is inconvenient.

[0008] Therefore, solutions have already been proposed in which the side awning or its awning panel is suspended from the main awning, e.g., a folding arm awning or a drop-arm awning. However, due to the length and / or angle variability of the folding arm or drop-arm awning, these solutions are also problematic. They also require either compromises in terms of usability or result in a complex and failure-prone structure.

[0009] A clear example of this is the previously known construction that Fig. 8 shows. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In light of the above, the object of the invention is to provide a vertical shading system for an awning system which can be subsequently added to a main awning without having to take into account its structural design. THE INVENTIVE SOLUTION

[0011] This object is achieved by the features of claim 1. For this purpose, a vertical shading system consisting of a pivoting arm with at least one valance and a bracket for fastening the vertical shading system to a supporting structure is proposed.

[0012] The console provides a pivot axis around which the pivot arm can be pivoted from its vertical stowage position - relative to its longitudinal axis L - into its horizontal shading position, in which the valance can hang vertically from it, whereby the pivot arm - seen in the direction of its longitudinal axis - has a console-side end and a free end.

[0013] The vertical shading system is characterized by a latch on the console-side end of the pivoting arm, which moves with the arm. This latch can be used to lock the pivoting arm to the console, at least in its shading position. Furthermore, the latch can be released by actuating a tension transmission mechanism, preferably located inside the pivoting arm. This tension transmission mechanism ends near the free end of the pivoting arm.

[0014] The aforementioned latch can thus be used, on the one hand, to lock the pivot arm, at least in its shading position. On the other hand, it can also be easily released using a simple tension transmission mechanism to release the pivot arm again. This "release" is preferably achieved by actuating the tension transmission mechanism, so that the associated latch moves at least far enough to release the pivot arm from its locking position.

[0015] This makes it easy to provide a vertical shading system that is convenient and easy to use.

[0016] In the context of the invention, the term "valance" means an extended valance, which consists of a valance and the awning attached to it.

[0017] The term "close range" has both a broad and a narrow meaning in this case. In its broader sense, the term "close range" is to be understood as encompassing the area from the center of the swivel arm, measured along the longitudinal axis L, to beyond the free end of the swivel arm. In its narrower sense, the term "close range" is to be understood as meaning the last 1 / 6, or better, the last 1 / 10, of the swivel arm before its free end. PREFERRED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

[0018] A preferred embodiment of the vertical shading system is that the tension transmission means is or comprises a rope or cord, and a rotatable axle is provided near the free end of the pivot arm, around which the rope or cord can be wound to release the latch. This provides a simple mechanism for releasing the latch.

[0019] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred if the rotating spindle is mounted in the pivot arm and ends outside the pivot arm in such a way that an awning crank, preferably in the form of a hook, can be attached to rotate the spindle so that the latch is released. This eliminates the need for a separate actuating device, and the awning crank can be attached to rotate the pivot arm into its horizontal position, which may be well overhead. The same can then be performed after releasing the latch and then pivoting the pivot arm back down again.

[0020] It is also particularly advantageous if the console and latch are designed in such a way that the swivel arm can be swiveled from its vertical storage position into a position and locked there in which its longitudinal axis L forms an angle of between 30° and 60°, and better still of 45% + / - 5% to the horizontal. This makes unfolding the valance much more comfortable, especially when the swivel arm is in a horizontal position well above the user's head. When the swivel arm is in its vertical position, it preferably hangs vertically. This makes its free end easy for the user to reach. The user takes the swivel arm and swings it from its 6 o'clock position, for example, to its 8 o'clock position, where the swivel arm locks into place for the first time and remains there. The user can now let go of the swivel arm and has both hands free to attach the valance's crank with its hook to an eyelet.The user can now easily raise the swivel arm (even quite high) using the crank until it locks into its horizontal position well above the user's head. Raising the valance is even more convenient. The operator threads the hook of the awning crank into the eyelet provided at the end of the rotating axle and turns the axle with the awning crank. This winds up the rope or cord a bit and releases the latch. The swivel arm can now be lowered.

[0021] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred if the bracket is designed to offer at least four different locking positions, such that when the bracket is fastened to a structure with the bracket flange oriented vertically, it allows the pivot arm to be locked in a first and a second locking position, wherein the longitudinal axis L of the pivot arm runs horizontally in one of these locking positions, and when it is fastened to a structure with the bracket flange oriented horizontally, it allows the pivot arm to be locked in a third and a fourth locking position, wherein the longitudinal axis L of the pivot arm runs horizontally in one of these locking positions. Thus, one type of bracket can be used for both horizontal and vertical attachment.

[0022] Further possible embodiments, modes of operation and advantages emerge from the dependent claims and / or the following description of the embodiment and / or from the figures. LIST OF FIGURES

[0023] The Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of the vertical shading system with a console with two notches in a sectional side view with the swivel arm in the stowed position. Figure 2 shows the vertical shading system from Fig. 1 in sectioned side view with the swivel arm in a non-locked intermediate position. The Figure 3 shows the vertical shading system from Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 in sectioned side view with the swivel arm in a locked intermediate position. Figure 4 shows the vertical shading system from Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 in sectioned side view with the swivel arm in the shading position. Figure 5shows a second embodiment of the vertical shading system with a bracket with four notches in three-dimensional view. Figure 6 shows a detailed view of the console and the console-side end of the swivel arm of the vertical shading system from Fig. 5 in three-dimensional view. The Figure 7 shows the console of the vertical shading system Fig. 5 in three-dimensional view. The Figure 8 shows the state of the art of an awning system with side shading. PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] First, the figures show Fig. 1 to Fig. 4a first embodiment of the vertical shading system 1. This consists of a pivoting arm 2 with at least one valance 15 and a bracket 3 for fastening the vertical shading system to a supporting structure. This supporting structure is preferably designed in this first embodiment such that the bracket 3 and in particular the bracket flange 10 of the bracket can be fastened vertically to it; for example, a wall or a vertical post. The valance 15 is not shown in the figures for clarity. Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 shown, but can be Fig. 5 can be recognized. The valance 15 preferably represents a roller awning, which can be rolled up at least largely in or on the pivot arm 2. In the latter case, a cassette is usually attached to the pivot arm, into which the valance can be rolled up when not in use.

[0025] The console 3 provides a pivot axis 4 around which the pivot arm 2 can be moved from its vertical stowage position (see Fig. 1 ) into its horizontal shading position (see Fig. 4 ). In this horizontal shading position, the valance 15 can hang vertically from the pivoting arm 2, at least when it is unrolled.

[0026] The swivel arm 2 has (as seen in the direction of its longitudinal axis L) a console-side end 5 and a free end 6, wherein a latch 7 is provided on the console-side end 5 of the swivel arm 2, which moves with it. With this latch 7, the swivel arm 2 can be locked at least in its shading position (see Fig. 4 ) can be locked on the console 3 and the bolt 7 can be released by actuating a tension transmission means 8 which preferably runs inside the swivel arm 2.

[0027] This release is preferably achieved by pulling on the tension transmission means so that the latch connected to it is released at least far enough for the pivot arm 2 to be released from its locking position. The tension transmission means 8 preferably ends in the vicinity of the free end 6 of the pivot arm. The tension transmission means 8 is or preferably comprises a rope or cord made of textile or metal. Alternatively, a (thin) pull rod would also be conceivable. In addition, a rotatable axle 9 is preferably provided in the vicinity of the free end 6 of the pivot arm 2, around which axle the tension transmission means 8 can be wound in order to release the latch 7.

[0028] This rotatable axle 9 is preferably designed as a winding shaft for traction transmission means 8 - preferably in the form of a rope or a cord - and also preferably comprises an eyelet 14 (see Fig. 4), into which an awning crank can preferably be attached. The rotatable axle 9 is also preferably mounted in the pivot arm 2 and ends outside the pivot arm 2 in such a way that the awning crank, which preferably forms a hook, can be attached to the eyelet 14 in order to rotate the axle so that the latch 7 is lifted.

[0029] The bracket 3 preferably consists of the bracket flange 10, which is fastened – preferably screwed – to the supporting structure, and preferably two identical bracket cheeks 11, which are attached to the bracket flange 10. The bracket 3 further comprises notches 12, which extend between the bracket cheeks 11 and which are fastened – preferably caulked – to or in the bracket cheeks 11. In the first embodiment shown, the bracket 3 comprises two notches 12, which is why a vertical shading system 1 equipped with this bracket 3 is preferably used only with the bracket flange 10 vertically aligned – for example, on a wall or a vertical post. A bracket 3 with four notches 12 can, in turn, be used both vertically and horizontally (for example, on a ceiling), which is explained in more detail in the second embodiment.

[0030] The latch 7 can also preferably be pivoted about a pivot axis 16; for example, by pulling via the tension transmission means 8. Furthermore, the latch 7 preferably comprises an extension to which a spring element 13 can be attached, which preferably supports the pivoting of the latch 7 against the interior of the pivot arm 2.

[0031] In the first embodiment, the swivel arm 2 is moved from the stowed position (see Fig. 1 ) is thus preferably pivoted in a first step so far that the bolt 7 rests against a catch 12 (see Fig. 2). Upon further pivoting of the swivel arm 2, the latch 7 is displaced by the pressure of the corresponding catch 12 and preferably pivoted about its pivot axis 16 such that the latch 7 pivots past the end face of the corresponding catch 12. Due to the spring action of the spring element 13, the latch 7 then locks at the catch 12; preferably such that the latch 7 rests below the catch and makes further pivoting of the swivel arm in the direction of its stowed position impossible without actuating the tension transmission means 8. This locked or locked intermediate position is in Fig. 3 This locked intermediate position is preferably achieved by the user manually pivoting the swivel arm out of its stowed position. In the stowed position, the free end 6 of the long swivel arm 2 is usually easily accessible to the user.

[0032] In this locked intermediate position, the longitudinal axis L of the swivel arm 2 preferably has an angle between 30° and 60° and better still of 45% + / - 5% to the horizontal.

[0033] After locking in this locked intermediate position, the user can release the swivel arm 2 and has both hands free to place the awning crank of the valance 15 with its hook on the eyelet 14 formed on the outside of the rotating axle 9 – preferably with a winding shaft for a rope or cord. Now the user can easily and conveniently lift the swivel arm 2 with the awning crank, even far above its actual reach, until the swivel arm 2 locks in its horizontal position (see Fig. 4 ). This locking occurs according to the same principle as the first locked intermediate position.

[0034] With the aforementioned awning crank, which can be hooked into the eyelet 14, the user can also operate the tension transmission means 8 by turning the same awning crank, preferably by winding a rope or cord onto the rotatable shaft 9. This partially winds the tension transmission means 8—preferably the rope or cord—up, the latch 7 is lifted, and the pivot arm 2 is released. The pivot arm 2 can now be lowered; preferably at least partially supported by the awning crank as a holding and guiding rod.

[0035] The second embodiment of the vertical shading system 1 is shown in the figures Fig. 5 to Fig. 7This functions analogously to the first embodiment, but has four notches 12 instead of the two notches 12 of the first embodiment. This enables the correct functioning of the vertical shading system 1 with a vertical mounting of the bracket flange 10 as well as with a horizontal mounting (for example, on the ceiling). Thus, this bracket 3 can be used for both vertical and horizontal mounting and is not limited to one mounting type.

[0036] This bracket 3 thus offers at least four different locking positions, such that when the bracket 3 is fastened to a structure with the bracket flange 10 oriented vertically, it allows the locking of the pivot arm 2 in a first and a second locking position (analogous to the first embodiment), wherein the longitudinal axis L of the pivot arm 2 runs horizontally in one of these locking positions. However, when it is fastened to a structure with the bracket flange 10 oriented horizontally, it also allows the locking of the pivot arm 2 in a third and a fourth locking position, wherein the longitudinal axis L of the pivot arm runs horizontally in one of these locking positions.

[0037] The Fig. 71 clearly shows the notches 12 of such a bracket 3, which preferably has four notches 12, wherein these notches 12 are preferably designed to be inclined relative to the bracket flange 10—as in the first embodiment shown. This ensures the desired locking of the latch 7 and also the desired horizontal and / or vertical position of the pivot arm 2. MISCELLANEOUS

[0038] In due course, protection is also claimed for: An awning system with a valance according to the invention, preferably in the form of a folding arm or a drop arm awning, which protects the area to be shaded essentially from solar radiation incident from above, wherein this awning system can be equipped with a shading system according to the invention. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0039] 1Vertical shading system 2Pivoting arm 3Bracket 4Pivoting axis of the bracket 5Bracket-side end of the pivoting arm 6Free end of the pivoting arm 7Bar 8Tension transmission element 9Rotating axis 10Bracket flange 11Bracket cheek 12Catch 13Spring element 14Eyelet 15Valance 16Pivoting axis of the bar Longitudinal axis of the swivel arm

Claims

1. Vertical shading system (1) comprising a pivoting arm (2) with at least one valance (15) and a bracket (3) for fastening the vertical shading system (1) to a supporting structure, wherein the bracket (3) provides a pivot axis (4) around which the pivoting arm (2) can be pivoted from its vertical storage position into its horizontal shading position, in which the valance (15) can hang vertically from it, wherein the pivoting arm (2) has a bracket-side end (5) and a free end (6), characterized in that at the console-side end (5) on the pivot arm (2) a latch (7) is provided, with which the pivot arm (2) can be locked at least in its shading position on the console (3) and the latch (7) can be lifted by actuating a tension transmission means (8) which preferably runs inside the pivot arm (2) and ends in the vicinity of the free end (6) of the pivot arm (2).

2. Vertical shading system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the tension transmission means (8) is or comprises a rope or a cord and a rotatable axis (9) is provided in the vicinity of the free end (6) of the pivot arm (2), around which the rope or cord can be wound in order to release the bolt (7).

3. Vertical shading system (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the rotatable axle (9) is mounted in the pivot arm (2) and ends outside the pivot arm (2) in such a way that an awning crank, preferably forming a hook, can be attached in order to rotate the rotatable axle (9) in such a way that the bolt (7) is lifted.

4. Vertical shading system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatthe console (3) and the latch (7) are designed so that the swivel arm (2) can be swivelled from its vertical stowed position into a position and locked there in which its longitudinal axis (L) forms an angle of between 30° and 60° and, better still, of 45% + / - 5% to the horizontal.

5. Vertical shading system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatthe bracket (3) is designed to offer at least four different locking positions, such that the bracket (3), when fastened to a structure with the bracket flange (10) oriented vertically, allows the pivot arm (2) to be locked in a first and a second locking position, wherein the longitudinal axis (L) of the pivot arm (2) runs horizontally in one of these locking positions, and when fastened to a structure with the bracket flange (10) oriented horizontally, allows the pivot arm (2) to be locked in a third and a fourth locking position, wherein the longitudinal axis (L) of the pivot arm (2) runs horizontally in one of these locking positions.

6. Vertical shading system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bolt (7) is pivotably mounted in the pivot arm (2) about a pivot axis (16).

7. Vertical shading system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a spring element (13) is attached directly or indirectly to the bolt (7).

8. Vertical shading system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the console (3) has a console flange (10) and two opposing console cheeks (11) between which notches (12) run.

9. Vertical shading system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotatable axis (9) has an eyelet (14) - preferably for threading an awning crank.

10. Vertical shading system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotatable axis (9) has at least one bearing bush, a spacer tube and a cable clamp.

11. Holding system with a pivoting arm (2) for holding a valance, an awning or an advertising surface - preferably textile or foil-like - and a bracket (3) for fastening the holding system (1) to a supporting structure, wherein the bracket (3) provides a pivot axis (4) around which the pivoting arm (2) can be pivoted from its vertical storage position to its horizontal holding position, wherein the pivoting arm (2) has a bracket-side end (5) and a free end (6), characterized in that at the console-side end (5) on the pivot arm (2) a latch (7) is provided, with which the pivot arm (2) can be locked at least in its holding position on the console (3) and the latch (7) can be lifted by actuating a tension transmission means (8) which preferably runs inside the pivot arm (2) and ends in the vicinity of the free end (6) of the pivot arm (2).

12. Holding system according to claim 11 with the further features of at least one of claims 2 to 10 without reference to claim 1.

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