Improved device for weather protection during assembly work

Abstract

The invention relates to a weather protection device, particularly for outdoor installations, comprising at least one roof frame (4), at least one mounting frame (3), and at least one front frame (5), wherein the mounting frame (3) and the front frame (5) are movably connected to the roof frame (4), wherein the roof frame (4), together with a cover, closes off the device at the top and forms an underlying surface, and wherein the mounting frame (3), which is connected to the roof frame on a first side, establishes direct or indirect contact between the device and the ground and is designed such that its height is flexibly adjustable, and wherein furthermore the front frame (5), which is arranged on a second side of the roof frame (4) and is brought into contact with at least one object, has a shorter length than the side of the roof frame on which it is arranged.

Description

Brief description of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to an improved weather protection for use in assembly work.

[0002] Various tents and pavilions are known from current technology, comprising a frame that can be covered with a tarpaulin, creating a sheltered area accessible to people. The problem with typical pavilions for private use, such as in gardens, is that they have a fixed, unchangeable shape and therefore cannot meet the requirements of different installation locations. Furthermore, the frames of these pavilions are usually made of many individual tubes that can be assembled, making quick assembly, which is preferred during installation work, impossible.

[0003] Other weather protection devices, which can be installed on buildings, for example, often include facade scaffolding to which tarpaulins, nets, or other scaffolding coverings have been attached. In such cases, too, the disadvantage is that these cannot be erected quickly and precisely aligned with a specific assembly area.

[0004] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide weather protection that is easily transportable and quickly ready for use. Furthermore, the weather protection should be suitable for use in various outdoor tasks.

[0005] The object of the invention is solved by the subject matter of claim 1. Suitable embodiments are set forth in the dependent claims.

[0006] The present invention therefore relates to a weather protection device, particularly for outdoor installations, comprising at least one roof frame, at least one mounting frame and at least one front frame, wherein the mounting frame and the front frame are movably connected to the roof frame, wherein the roof frame together with a cover closes off the device at the top and forms an underlying surface, and wherein the mounting frame, which is arranged on a first side of the roof frame, forms the direct or indirect contact of the device with the ground and is designed in such a way that its height is flexibly adjustable, wherein furthermore the front frame arranged on the roof frame, which is arranged on the opposite second side of the roof frame and is brought into contact with at least one object, has a shorter length compared to the narrow side of the roof frame.

[0007] In one embodiment, the at least one mounting frame has telescopic legs on the vertical elements that connect to the roof frame and the ground. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one mounting frame can have at least one support element in its lower section, which is in contact with the ground, that supports the mounting frame against the ground. The support element is preferably a support leg, and the at least one support element is particularly preferably integrated into the mounting frame.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the mounting frame, the front frame, and / or the roof frame can each have at least one cross brace. The mounting frame, the front frame, support elements, and / or cross braces can be connected by at least one connecting element, wherein the at least one connecting element preferably comprises a toggle latch, a tension latch, a screw latch, a click latch, and / or a tension latch.

[0009] In one aspect of the invention, a) the length of the front frame 5% to 90%, preferably 20% to 70%, particularly preferably 40% to 60% of the length of the narrow side of the roof frame; and / or b) the width of the front frame only 5% to 50%, preferably 8% to 40%, particularly preferably 10% to 30% of the length of the roof frame.

[0010] In a preferred aspect, the size of the front frame is variably adjustable by means of a telescopic frame on its broad side. Furthermore, the angle of the front frame relative to the roof frame, and thus to the object, can preferably be adjusted. The at least one movable connection by which the front frame connects to the roof frame is preferably a hinge, particularly preferably a multi-joint hinge, a sliding hinge, a friction hinge, a simple strap, a mortise hinge, a stud hinge, a flap hinge, and / or a center hinge.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, at least one fixing element is arranged between the mounting frame and the roof frame and / or the front frame and the roof frame, which prevents unwanted folding. The fixing element is preferably a bracket, a latch, a click lock and / or a quick-release fastener.

[0012] The mounting frame, the front frame and the roof frame are preferably made of metal, plastics, carbon fiber materials and particularly preferably have the form of square tubes and / or round tubes.

[0013] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the components have the following dimensions: a) the roof frame has a length of 120 to 150 cm and a width of 70 to 120 cm; b) the support frame has a variable length of 110 to 190 cm and a width of 70 to 120 cm; and / or c) the front frame has a length of 30 to 60 cm and a width of 50 to 100 cm.

[0014] The cover surrounding the structure comprises, in one aspect, fabric, polyester fabric, nylon fabric, polyvinyl chloride materials, and / or polyethylene materials. The cover can be designed as a single piece stretched over or attached to the entire structure, or it can comprise several individual pieces. The cover is preferably attached to the mounting frame and / or roof frame by means of at least one connecting element. In one embodiment, the connecting element can be hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, quick-release fasteners, clips, latches, click fasteners, and / or quick-release fasteners.

[0015] The present invention is characterized by the embodiments in the claims and is further described by the details in the following description, examples and drawings. Description of the drawings

[0016] Fig. 1 Schematic representation of a device according to the invention for weather protection during outdoor installations. Reference symbol list

[0017] 1 Movable (rotatable) connection 2 Connecting element(s) 3 Mounting frame 4 Roof frame 5 Front frame 6 Cross brace(s) 7 Fixing element(s) Detailed description of the invention

[0018] The present invention relates to a device for weather protection, particularly for outdoor installations.

[0019] In the following, the articles "ein" and all derivatives thereof, as used here, should generally be understood as "ein / e / es or more", unless otherwise specified or the singular form is evident from the context.

[0020] Where the terms "contains", "has", "possesses" and the like are used in the description or claims, these terms shall be understood in the same way as the terms "possessing" or "comprising", i.e., not exhaustively, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0021] The device according to the invention comprises at least one roof frame (4), at least one mounting frame (3), and at least one front frame (5), wherein the mounting frame (3) and the at least one front frame (5) are movably connected to the roof frame (4). As the Fig. 1 As can be seen, the roof frame (4) forms a structure that closes off the device at the top and creates a surface underneath in which, for example, fitters can work. The roof frame (4) is preferably rectangular and, together with a suitable covering, forms a roof.

[0022] The mounting frame (3) forms the part of the structure that establishes direct or indirect contact between the device and the ground. The mounting frame (3) is preferably arranged on a narrow side of the roof frame. Furthermore, the mounting frame (3) is designed in such a way that its height is flexibly adjustable. For this purpose, the mounting frame (3) can, in one aspect of the invention, have telescopic legs on its vertical elements, which allow for height adjustment of the mounting frame (3) and enable its use on uneven ground. The mounting frame (3) preferably has the same width as the roof frame (4), so that the latter can be securely held by the mounting frame (3) and a sufficiently large space is created below the roof structure for, for example, assembly work.

[0023] To securely fasten the mounting frame (3) and thus the device to a mounting location, the mounting frame (3) can, in a further embodiment, have at least one support element that can brace the mounting frame (3) against the ground. For more stable support, several support elements can also be provided, wherein the mounting frame (3) can be secured on both sides, for example, by several support elements, such as support legs, and / or further legs can be arranged on a crossbar that connects the two vertical frames of the mounting frame (3). The at least one support element is preferably movably arranged on the mounting frame (3) so that it can be easily erected. Furthermore, the support element can also have different shapes.In one embodiment, the support element consists of telescopic legs with variable length or flexible, bendable legs, allowing the support element to better adapt to the ground and securely support the device. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one support element is integrated into the mounting frame (3). Depending on how it is attached to or within the mounting frame (3), the support element can be connected to the mounting frame (3) by at least one connecting element (2). The connecting element (2) can be any known connector, for example, but not limited to, the following: toggle latches, tension latches, screw locks, snap locks, toggle latches, or similar devices.

[0024] On the opposite side of the mounting frame (3), at least one front frame (5) is arranged on the roof frame (4), which forms contact with an object. The object with which the front frame (5) is in contact can be any surface, such as a house wall, a distribution box, a vehicle, a tower, a mast, or similar surfaces. The front frame (5) is, as the Fig. 1The front frame (5) is preferably movably arranged on the narrow side of the roof frame (4) and has a shorter length compared to the side of the roof frame (4) on which it is mounted. In a preferred embodiment, the length of the front frame (5) is half that of the roof frame (4). The size of the front frame (5) can be fixed or variably adjustable by means of a telescopic frame on its broad side. In a preferred embodiment, the width of the front frame (5) is only 5% to 50%, preferably 8% to 40%, and particularly preferably 10% to 30% of the length of the roof frame (4). The variability of the size of the front frame (5) allows the device to be adapted to the mounting area in addition to the mounting frame (3). To enable the most precise possible attachment of the device to an object, such as a house wall or similar, the angle of the front frame (5) relative to it can be adjusted in a further aspect of the invention.Furthermore, to facilitate easy transport and assembly, the front frame (5) is connected to the roof frame (4) by means of a movable connection (1), in particular a rotatable connection, preferably a hinge. The movable connection can be any known connection, preferably in the form of multi-link hinges, slide-on hinges, friction hinges, simple straps, mortise hinges, stud hinges, flap hinges, center hinges or other hinges.

[0025] To prevent the support frame (3) and the front frame (5) from collapsing in relation to the roof frame (4), one embodiment provides a locking element (7) on the support frame (3) and / or the front frame (5). The locking element (7) can already be part of the connection between the support frame (3), the front frame (5), and the roof frame (4), for example, in the form of a built-in friction mechanism. Alternatively or additionally, a locking element (7) in the form of a bracket, a latch, a click lock, quick-release fasteners, or similar fasteners can lock the support frame (3) and / or the front frame (5) in relation to the roof frame (4).

[0026] The mounting frame (3), front frame (5), and roof frame (4) can be made of any material that provides a certain degree of stability. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: metals, plastics, carbon fibers, and combinations thereof. Furthermore, the material from which the parts are made may also have a coating that makes the materials weather-resistant and / or include a specific color. Although the mounting frame (3), front frame (5), and roof frame (4) are generally made of the same materials, in some embodiments the components may be made of different materials or have different coatings. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting frame (3), front frame (5), and roof frame (4) are each formed from square and / or round tubes.Furthermore, these components can have different base sizes to meet the various requirements of their applications. The base size refers to the size of the components without extension, i.e., without having been extended or lengthened. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the roof frame (4) has a length of 120 to 150 cm and a width of 70 to 120 cm. The mounting frame (3) preferably has a variable length of 110 to 190 cm and a width of 70 to 120 cm. The front frame (5) preferably has a length of 30 to 60 cm and a width of 50 to 100 cm.

[0027] Although the roof frame (4), the mounting frame (3) and the front frame (5) were previously described as one part, one or more of its components may also be made up of several parts, for example to achieve a smaller packing size.

[0028] Furthermore, it may be provided that the mounting frame (3), the front frame (5) and / or the roof frame (4) have at least one cross brace (6) to increase the stability of the respective structures. The cross braces (6) can be attached to the respective structural components, i.e., the mounting frame (3), the front frame (5) and the roof frame (4), using connecting elements (2) that have already been described, for example, toggle latches, tension latches, screw fasteners, click fasteners, tension locks or similar.

[0029] Although the device described here is intended for weather protection, it can also be used as a privacy screen. Whether it functions as weather protection and / or privacy protection depends on the material stretched over the device's frame, consisting of a roof frame (4) and a support frame (3). The covering can be any known material suitable for the intended application. For example, the covering can be made of plastic or fabric. Preferably, polyester fabrics, nylon fabrics, polyvinyl chloride materials, polyethylene materials, or a combination thereof are used. Alternatively or additionally, coated fabrics, for example, with polyurethane, can be used. However, the covering material is not limited to the above list but can also include other materials or combinations thereof.The cover can also be designed as a single component that is stretched over or connected to the entire structure. Alternatively or additionally, the cover can also comprise several individual parts that can preferably be connected to one another. The cover can be attached to the structure using suitable connecting elements, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, quick-release fasteners, clips, latches, click fasteners, quick-release fasteners, or similar devices. The aforementioned connecting elements are not intended to limit the possible connections but merely serve as examples. The connection of the cover to the structure and / or the individual cover parts is preferably achieved using multiple connecting elements. In a particularly preferred aspect of the invention, the cover and / or the cover parts are designed such that they form and enclose a space beneath the roof structure, i.e.,that the area below the roof frame (5) is enclosed on all sides by the covering or by an object in order to obtain the best possible weather protection.

[0030] The device's applications extend beyond outdoor mounting. It can also be used in private settings, such as parties. There are essentially no limits to the device's use. Possible examples of applications are listed below; however, these are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention: Construction sites: Protection of tools and machinery, especially when working on sensitive electrical or technical systems; Telecommunications infrastructure: Maintenance work on distribution boxes for telephone, internet, or cable TV lines; Emergency technology: Protection of sensitive equipment during operations by the fire department, the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), or other rescue services; Energy supply: Maintenance work on electrical boxes or outdoor solar installations; Agricultural facilities: Protection during maintenance of irrigation systems, pumps, or electrical controls in fields; Transport and logistics: Protection of sensitive cargo or electrical equipment during outdoor loading and unloading operations; Solar panel installation: Protection during the installation or maintenance of solar panels in open areas.

[0031] Because the mounting frame (3), front frame (5), and roof frame (4) are movably connected and can therefore be folded, the device can be easily assembled and disassembled. Its foldability and ease of use make the device flexible and versatile, especially where temporary protection from wind and weather is needed. Overall, the device offers a practical and easily transportable solution for protection during outdoor installations. It can be used in many areas, particularly wherever people or sensitive equipment need to be protected from the elements during outdoor work.

[0032] These and other embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in and encompassed by the description. Further literature on known materials, processes, and applications that can be used in accordance with the present invention can be found in public libraries and databases. A more complete understanding of the invention can be obtained by referring to the figures, which are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A weather protection device, particularly for outdoor installations, comprising at least one roof frame (4), at least one mounting frame (3), and at least one front frame (5), wherein the mounting frame (3) and the front frame (5) are movably connected to the roof frame (4), wherein the roof frame (4), together with a cover, closes off the device at the top and forms an underlying surface, and wherein the mounting frame (3), which is connected to the roof frame on a first side, establishes direct or indirect contact between the device and the ground and is designed in such a way that its height is flexibly adjustable, and wherein furthermore the front frame (5), which is arranged on a second side of the roof frame (4) and is brought into contact with at least one object, has a shorter length than the side of the roof frame on which it is arranged.

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the movable connection (1) to that of the roof frame (4) to the mounting frame (3) and / or the front frame (5) comprises at least one multi-joint hinge, one sliding hinge, one friction hinge, one simple hinge, one mortise hinge, one stud hinge, one flap hinge and / or one center hinge.

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one fixing element (7) is arranged between the mounting frame (3) and the roof frame (4) and / or the front frame (5) and the roof frame (4) to prevent unwanted folding, wherein the fixing element (7) preferably comprises a bracket, a latch, a click lock and / or a quick-release fastener.

4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mounting frame (3), the front frame (5) and / or the roof frame (4) have at least one cross brace (6).

5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one mounting frame (3) a) has telescopic legs on the vertical elements that are in contact with the roof frame (4) and the ground; and / or b) has at least one support element in the lower area that is in contact with the ground, which supports the mounting frame (3) on the ground, wherein the support element is preferably a support leg, wherein the at least one support element is particularly preferably integrated into the mounting frame (3).

6. Device according to claim 5, wherein the mounting frame (3) is connected to the support elements and / or cross braces by at least one connecting element (2), wherein the at least one connecting element (2) preferably comprises a toggle lock, a tension latch, a screw lock, a click lock and / or a tension lock.

7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a) the length of the front frame (5) is 5% to 90%, preferably 20% to 70%, particularly preferably 40% to 60% of the length of the narrow side of the roof frame (4) and / or b) the width of the front frame (5) is only 5% to 50%, preferably 8% to 40%, particularly preferably 10% to 30% of the length of the roof frame (4).

8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the size of the front frame (5) is variably adjustable by means of a telescopic frame on the wide side.

9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the front frame (5) is adjustable in its angle to the roof frame (4) and thus to the object.

10. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mounting frame (3), the front frame (5) and the roof frame (4) are made of metal, plastics, carbon fiber materials and wherein these preferably have the form of square tubes and / or round tubes.

11. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a) the roof frame has a length of 120 to 150 cm and a width of 70 to 120 cm; b) the mounting frame has a variable length of 110 to 190 cm and a width of 70 to 120 cm; and / or c) the front frame has a length of 30 to 60 cm and a width of 50 to 100 cm.

12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein the cover comprises fabric, polyester fabric, nylon fabric, polyvinyl chloride materials and / or polyethylene materials.

13. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the cover is designed as a part that is stretched over or connected to the entire structure, or comprises several individual parts.

14. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the cover is fastened to the mounting frame (3) and / or the roof frame (4) by means of at least one connecting element, wherein the connecting element is preferably a hook and loop fastener, button, quick-release fastener, bar, latch, click fastener, and / or quick-release fastener.

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