INTEGRATED SIDE PROTECTION DEVICE IN UMBRELLA

Abstract

A side protection device integrated into umbrellas, characterized in that it comprises: a mast (1) of a conventional umbrella or configured to functionally replace the mast of a conventional umbrella; a rolled-up fabric (3) contained inside the mast (1), said fabric (3) being configured to be unrolled laterally from a vertical longitudinal opening (2) made in said mast (1); and at least three anchor points (4) arranged at the free end of the fabric (3), located in at least three positions (upper, middle, and lower), intended to fix the fabric (3) to a second mast (5) of another conventional umbrella or to an equivalent vertical support element (5).

Description

INTEGRATED SIDE PROTECTION DEVICE IN UMBRELLA TECHNICAL SECTOR The present invention falls within the technical field of portable outdoor shade devices, and more specifically within the field of devices attachable to conventional umbrellas. In particular, the invention relates to a side protection system that improves the functionality of conventional umbrellas by incorporating a roll-up fabric contained inside the mast of a conventional umbrella. From this position, the fabric can be unrolled laterally to act as a barrier against wind, sand, or other lateral inclement weather. This technical configuration allows for easy assembly, a compact structure, and great ease of transport and storage. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is a side protection device for umbrellas, comprising a mast of a conventional umbrella. This mast incorporates within it a rolled-up fabric that can be unrolled laterally from a vertical longitudinal opening, acting as a protective screen against external agents such as wind, sand, or other inclement weather. The invention thus allows umbrellas to be provided with an integrated, attachable and compact solution for side protection, guaranteeing quick installation, easy handling and great portability. STATE OF THE ART AND TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED Currently, the state of the art includes various windbreaks and side protection structures designed for outdoor use, particularly on beaches, in gardens, or at campsites. However, most of these solutions have significant functional limitations. For example, models such as those described in documents ES0138242U ("Sports windbreak"), ES0243148U ("Windbreak device") and ES1002085U ("Parcel windbreak") share some superficial similarities, such as the use of fabric and vertical tubular masts, but they do not incorporate rolling mechanisms or compact systems integrated into the mast of an umbrella, nor do they provide for a direct and versatile coupling to conventional umbrellas. In these devices, the fabric is usually rigidly attached to independent supports anchored to the ground, which prevents a compact, quick and portable assembly. Thus, these configurations do not adequately solve the problem of a compact, portable side protection that can be integrated directly into umbrella masts. Therefore, the technical problem that the present invention solves is to provide a side protection device that: - Understand the mast of a conventional umbrella; - Place a rolled-up cloth inside; - Allow the fabric to be unrolled laterally from the mast of a conventional umbrella, acting as a barrier against wind, sand or other lateral inclement weather; - Incorporate multiple anchor points (top, middle and bottom) to ensure stable support; - And offer a compact and portable design, easily installed without tools or permanent anchors. Consequently, the invention provides a novel and effective technical solution that significantly improves the functionality of umbrellas. EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION To overcome the drawbacks described in the previous section, the present invention proposes a lateral protection device, conceived as a portable and compact solution, comprising a mast of a conventional umbrella, from which a fabric rolled up on itself is unrolled laterally, acting as a protective screen against agents such as wind, sand or other environmental inclement conditions. Inside the mast of a conventional parasol is a rolled-up fabric fixed to the mast and designed to be unrolled laterally through a vertical opening. Once unrolled, this fabric forms a protective barrier, especially useful in outdoor environments where gusts of wind, sand, sun exposure, or other bothersome elements may occur. The retractable fabric has at least three vertically distributed anchor points (at the top, middle, and bottom), allowing it to be attached to another conventional umbrella or other support structure. These anchor points may incorporate fasteners such as straps, Velcro, carabiners, or clips. Advantageously, the fabric is expected to be made of micro-perforated technical material with sun protection (e.g., SPF 50+), lightweight, tear-resistant and quick-drying. The advantages of this roll-up device can be summarized in the following points: - It incorporates a roll-up fabric contained within a conventional umbrella mast, simplifying transport and assembly. - It allows for stable bilateral fixation between two support structures, without the need for permanent modifications. - Improves the user experience by effectively reducing lateral exposure to wind, sand, or sun. - It allows for simple industrial manufacturing, compatible with standard materials and processes. - Its structural and aesthetic versatility makes it adaptable to multiple contexts: beach, garden, camping, outdoor events, etc. - Quick and tool-free installation and removal; - A clean and controlled unwinding of the fabric from the device itself (conventional umbrella mast); - And, easy portability and storage. Consequently, this device offers a simple and effective technical solution that significantly expands the functionalities of conventional umbrellas in environments such as beaches, gardens, terraces or campsites, improving user comfort and protection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS To complement the description of the invention and to facilitate a better understanding of its technical and functional characteristics, a set of figures is included with this specification. These graphic representations, which are purely illustrative and not limiting, show various views of the device that is the subject of the invention in different positions and possible configurations. Figure 1 shows a front view of the side protection device in a vertical position, shown in isolation. The device is configured as a mast (1) of a conventional umbrella, incorporating a vertical longitudinal opening (2) through which a fabric (3) housed inside can be unrolled laterally. The figure shows the external arrangement of the device in its retracted state, without depicting the fabric (3) being deployed. Figure 2 shows a front view of the side protection device in an operational configuration where the fabric (3) is unrolled laterally from the vertical longitudinal opening (2) incorporated into the mast structure (1) of the umbrella. In this embodiment, the fabric (3) acts as a protective screen and has three vertically arranged anchor points (4) at its free end, intended for its attachment by means of anchoring devices (6). Figure 3 shows a front view of the side protection device in a configuration of use in which the fabric (3) is unrolled laterally from the vertical longitudinal opening (2) provided in the mast (1) of a conventional umbrella. The free end of the fabric (3) has three vertically arranged anchor points (4), through which it is connected to a second vertical support element (5) by means of corresponding anchoring means (6). Figure 4 shows a front view of the side protection device in a configuration of use in which the fabric (3) is unrolled laterally from the vertical longitudinal opening (2) provided in the mast (1) of a conventional umbrella. The free end of the fabric (3) has three vertically arranged anchor points (4), through which it is connected to a second vertical support element (5), such as the mast of a conventional umbrella, by means of corresponding anchoring means (6). These figures illustrate the technical principle of the invention: an autonomous, compact, and rollable system that allows a fabric to be detached laterally from a container mast towards an adjacent structure, with fixing to ensure wind resistance and structural adaptability. These figures are intended to illustrate in a clear and understandable way the technical configuration of the device, as well as its essential elements of fixation and deployment, without in any case being understood as a limitation to the scope of the invention, which is defined exclusively by the claims. DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODES OF REALIZATION / EXAMPLES The following describes, for illustrative purposes only and not as a limitation, different ways of implementing the side protection device integrated into umbrellas that is the subject of this invention. In a preferred embodiment, the side protection device consists of the mast (1) of a conventional parasol, which incorporates in its structure a vertical longitudinal opening (2) extending along a portion of its height. Inside this mast (1) is housed a rolled-up fabric (3), which can be unrolled laterally through the vertical longitudinal opening (2) to act as a protective screen against wind, sand, sun, or other inclement weather. The fabric (3) has at its free end several anchor points (4), arranged at different height levels (upper, middle and lower), to which anchoring means (6) can be attached, such as straps, hook and loop fasteners, carabiners, clips or other equivalent elements that allow its detachable attachment to a support structure. The fabric (3) may be made of a technical material with windproof properties, sun protection (preferably with an SPF 50+ rating), tear resistance and quick drying. In the first configuration of use (see Fig. 3) of the side protection device, the fabric (3) is unrolled laterally from the vertical longitudinal opening (2) provided in the mast (1) of a conventional parasol. The free end of the fabric (3) has three vertically arranged anchor points (4), through which it is connected to a second vertical support element (5) by means of corresponding anchoring means (6). In a second configuration of use (see Fig. 4) of the side protection device, the fabric (3) is unrolled laterally from the vertical longitudinal opening (2) provided in the mast (1) of a conventional parasol. The free end of the fabric (3) has three vertically arranged anchor points (4), through which it is connected to a second vertical support element (5) of a conventional parasol by means of corresponding anchoring means (6). The device can be manufactured from plastic, lightweight metal, or weather-resistant composite materials suitable for intensive outdoor use. The length of the unrolled fabric can be adapted to functional needs, typically ranging from 1 to 2 meters in lateral extension and an approximate height of between 0.8 and 1.5 meters. Thanks to its attachable and compact design, the device allows for tool-free assembly and disassembly, is easily transportable and storable, and represents an efficient and integrated technical solution.

Claims

1. A side protection device integrated into umbrellas, characterized in that it comprises: a mast (1) of a conventional umbrella or configured to functionally replace the mast of a conventional umbrella; a rolled-up fabric (3) contained inside the mast (1), said fabric (3) being configured to be unrolled laterally from a vertical longitudinal opening (2) made in said mast (1); and at least three anchor points (4) arranged at the free end of the fabric (3), located in at least three positions (upper, middle, and lower), intended to fix the fabric (3) to a second mast (5) of another conventional umbrella or to an equivalent vertical support element (5).

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mast (1) is cylindrical in shape and is made of weather-resistant plastic, metal, or composite material. 3.A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fabric (3) is made of micro-perforated material with sun protection, preferably with an SPF 50+ rating.

4. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the anchor points (4) are provided with detachable anchoring means (6), such as straps, hook and loop fasteners, carabiners, clips, or other equivalent means.

5. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the unrollable fabric (3) comprises a lateral extension of between 1 and 2 meters.

6. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fabric (3) is rolled up on a manual or assisted winding mechanism integrated inside the mast (1). 7.Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the winding mechanism comprises a rotating winding shaft around which the fabric (3) is wound, said shaft being arranged inside the mast (1).

8. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the winding mechanism is assisted by a tension or automatic return spring that facilitates the winding of the fabric (3) inside the mast (1).