shade structure adaptable to the topography of the terrain on which it is to be mounted.

Abstract

The invention relates to a shade structure (O) for a parking area, said shade structure (O) comprising a roof (1) extending along a principal longitudinal direction (Dl), and at least two anchor posts (3) supporting the roof, said posts being positioned at two opposite ends of said roof and perpendicular to said direction, each post (3) comprising an anchoring device (7) for said post and at least one height adjustment device (9) for the post (3), said devices (7, 9) being positioned at a lower end (3C) of the post (3), the anchoring device (7) comprising at least one shoe (7B) configured to surround, at least partially, said post (3), and the adjustment device (9) being fixed, at least partially, to the post (3) and to the shoe (7B) so as to allow vertical sliding of said post (3) within the shoe (7B). Figure to be published with the abstract: [Fig. 1]

Description

Title of the invention: shade adaptable to the topography of the terrain on which it is to be mounted. Technical field.

[0001] The present invention relates to a shade or carport for motor vehicle parking area(s). The invention also relates to a storage method for transporting the constituent elements of a shade according to the invention.

[0002] The invention relates to the technical field of shade structures or carports, and more particularly to photovoltaic shade structures which protect motor vehicle parking areas. State of the art.

[0003] Generally, shade structures are intended to provide shade to people, vehicles or plants. They can also be used to protect them in bad weather. In the case of shade structures protecting motor vehicles, a first type of shade structure is designed for the tertiary sector and is intended to be used to cover all or part of a parking lot. Conversely, other models of shade structures, preferably called carports, have been designed for private individuals, to cover only one or two motor vehicle parking areas.

[0004] Carports designed for the tertiary sector generally comprise a roof that extends over parking areas, and also comprise posts positioned at regular intervals between said areas to support the roof. Carports designed for individuals generally comprise at least two, preferably three or four posts supporting a roof, the vehicle parking area(s) being located between the posts. When the carport comprises two posts, one of its ends is attached to the wall of a house. With three or four posts, the carports can be installed near or at a distance from said house.

[0005] However, canopies struggle to adapt to the terrain on which they are to be installed, particularly in the event of significant unevenness. Some particularly windy geographical areas may also require adaptation of the orientation of the canopies' roof, in order to limit the risk of it being torn off. This is why canopies generally include ballast to keep them on the ground. A possible alternative to ballast would be to create foundations, but this requires rebuilding the parking areas when the canopies are installed.

[0006] Similarly, some canopies combine the protection of a parking area with the production of electrical energy. These canopies therefore include photovoltaic panels which can be used to power homes, companies, and / or charging stations for electric or hybrid motor vehicles. Such canopies are described in particular in the published patent documents EP 3 798 389 Al or FR 3 009 572 Al.

[0007] Published patent document EP 3 798 389 A1 discloses a shade structure comprising anchoring posts supporting photovoltaic panels. Each anchoring post further comprises a device for adjusting the height of the shade structure so that it can be adapted to certain minor changes in the topography of the location in which it is to be mounted. In addition, this shade structure comprises ballast trays positioned under the photovoltaic panels and over the entire surface of the roof, these trays serving to weigh down the structure. However, the adaptation of the shade structure to the topography of the parking area is imprecise and limited. In addition, the ballast trays are not stable on the structure of the shade structure and can be moved. Finally, the presence of a large number of ballast trays requires a structure that is more complex to manufacture and transport.

[0008] Published patent document FR 3 009 572 A1 discloses a shade structure comprising anchor posts supporting photovoltaic panels. Ballast blocks are provided to be mounted in or on the anchor posts. However, the positioning of the ballast blocks at the anchor posts may hinder the parking of vehicles.

[0009] Photovoltaic modules are also known which can be oriented according to the position of the sun. Such modules are described in particular in the published patent document EP3 114416B1. The photovoltaic panels are, in this example, positioned on a structure arranged on the ground, the structure also comprising ballast trays which allow said panels to be held on the ground. However, no device for adjusting the height of the structure is provided. In addition, these modules can hardly be modified to be mounted on canopies.

[0010] The invention aims to overcome at least one of the drawbacks of the aforementioned state of the art. More particularly, the invention aims to find an alternative to the height adjustment of the anchoring posts of a shade, so as to allow better adaptation according to the topography of the geographical area in which it is to be installed. This adjustment is also more precise.

[0011] The invention also aims to facilitate the parking of vehicles under the shade, and to improve the maintenance of the ballast on the shade.

[0012] The invention also aims to facilitate the installation of shade structures on locations already planned without any foundations. Presentation of the invention.

[0013] In the remainder of the text, and unless otherwise indicated, the term shade house will be used but may designate, indiscriminately, a shade house for the tertiary sector or a carport for individuals.

[0014] The solution proposed by the invention is a shade for motor vehicle parking area(s), said shade comprising: a roof extending in a main longitudinal direction, and at least two anchoring posts supporting the roof, said posts being positioned at two opposite ends of said roof and perpendicular to said direction, each post comprising a device for anchoring said post in the ground and at least one device for adjusting the height of the post, said devices being positioned at a lower end of the post, the device for anchoring the post comprising at least one shoe configured to surround, at least partially, said post, and that: the adjustment device is fixed, at least partially, on the post and on the shoe so as to allow the vertical sliding of said post in the shoe in order to adjust the orientation of the roof.

[0015] The parking area(s) protected by the shade are areas that can accommodate one or more motor vehicles. The preferred shape for the roof of the shade is a parallelepiped shape, but other shapes may possibly be considered, depending for example on the geographical location of the shade or the choice of the customer. In the case of a shade designed for the tertiary sector, the parallelepiped shape is particularly preferred because it facilitates the addition of anchor posts and the extension of the roof.

[0016] The main longitudinal direction of the shade is the main direction in which the roof of the shade extends. Positioning the posts at two of the opposite ends of the roof and perpendicular to said direction allows for effective support of said roof. Positioning of vehicles on parking areas is also facilitated.

[0017] According to a first variant, the posts separate at least two motor vehicle parking areas, said areas extending laterally to the anchor posts and transversely to the main longitudinal direction. The vehicles are therefore also positioned transversely to said direction. According to this variant, the roof has two wings which extend on either side of said posts, each wing covering at least one parking area. It is also possible to provide three or four parking areas or more thanks to this shade, each wing then covering more than one parking area.

[0018] According to a second variant, the shade comprises a single wing configured to protect one or more parking areas, this wing therefore being positioned in a cantilevered manner. The posts are therefore positioned laterally to said area, and parallel to the main longitudinal direction of the roof, only at one of the sides of said area. The positioning of the parking areas laterally to the posts allows one or two vehicles to park side by side without hindrance.

[0019] The fixing to the ground of each anchor post is enabled by the anchoring device, which comprises at least the shoe for fixing the adjustment device and the vertical sliding of the post. The anchoring device also enables the installation of the shade without requiring the construction of foundations. Thus, the shade can be easily installed on already constructed sites.

[0020] A shade as claimed allows, thanks to the adjustment device according to the invention, a precise modification of the height of each anchor post according to the topography of the place in which the shade is to be installed. Other considerations can also be taken into account, such as the location of the shade in a windy region for example. Generally speaking, the shades according to the invention are more aesthetic and less expensive.

[0021] Other advantageous characteristics of the subject of the invention are listed below. Each of these characteristics can be considered alone or in combination with the remarkable characteristics defined above. Each of these characteristics contributes, where appropriate, to the resolution of specific technical problems defined further in the description and in which the remarkable characteristics defined above do not necessarily participate. The latter may be the subject, where appropriate, of one or more divisional patent applications.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the invention, each adjustment device comprises: a lower fixing lug mounted on the post, with at least one flat portion extending from and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said post, said portion comprising a median orifice, an upper fixing lug mounted on the shoe, said lug comprising a flat portion with a median orifice, the flat portion of the upper fixing lug extending parallel to the flat portion of the lower fixing lug, so that the orifices of the upper and lower lugs are positioned opposite each other, and a threaded rod inserted into said orifices so as to allow the vertical sliding of the post within the shoe when said rod is actuated.

[0023] The longitudinal axis of the anchor post is the axis along which the post extends lengthwise.

[0024] Such an adjustment device allows precise adjustment of the height of the post through the use of the threaded rod. In addition, this adjustment device is solid, easy to manufacture and implement.

[0025] Advantageously, the threaded rod comprises, at one end, a welded nut which is configured to be positioned under the lower fixing lug when said rod is in the mounting position in the adjustment device. The threaded rod comprises, at another end, a clamping device such as a movable nut, configured to be able to translate along the threaded rod using a tool, the clamping device being configured to be positioned on the upper leg of the adjustment device. Moving the nut along the rod allows the height of the post to be adjusted. The movable nut can be tightened by any tightening device known to those skilled in the art, such as multi-grip pliers or a wrench.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lower fixing lug of the adjustment device has a Z shape following a vertical cross-section of said lug, the flat portion of said lug being an upper portion, the lower fixing lug further comprising: a main portion positioned against the post, with the flat portion oriented perpendicular to said main portion, and a lower portion positioned perpendicular to the main portion so as to extend under the post.

[0027] A vertical cross-section is understood, throughout the text of the present application, as a section oriented along a plane perpendicular and vertical to the plane of the main portion of the lower fixing lug. This main portion therefore extends along a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the post.

[0028] Advantageously, the main portion of the lower fixing bracket comprises a central orifice configured to receive a fixing element so as to improve the fixing and maintenance of the bracket on the post. Any fixing element known to those skilled in the art can be used to fix the lower fixing bracket on the post. Particularly advantageously, a fixing screw or a stud is used. Alternatively, the fixing of the lower bracket on the post can be carried out by any method known to those skilled in the art, such as by gluing or by welding for example, when the post and the bracket are respectively made of wood or metallic materials. The fixing of the lower fixing bracket on the post is easy to implement. The adequate support of the post, by the lower portion, is also allowed.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the invention, the upper fixing bracket has an L shape in a vertical cross-section, said bracket further comprising: a main part whose plane extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the post, and a lower part corresponding to the flat part and comprising the median orifice, the lower part extending perpendicular to the main part.

[0030] The upper fixing lug is configured to be fixed to the shoe, for example by its main part. Alternatively, this fixing lug can be made in one piece with the shoe. This variant is not particularly preferred due to the complexity of manufacturing the shoe including part of the adjustment device. On the other hand, this variant improves the strength of the shoe.

[0031] Advantageously, the main part of the upper fixing lug comprises two rear lateral extensions which extend perpendicular to said part main and towards the post when the leg is in the mounting position. Said extensions are configured to be fixed to the shoe of the anchoring device using any fixing method known to those skilled in the art, such as by gluing, screwing or welding, for example. The rear lateral extensions improve the fixing of the upper leg to the shoe. Particularly advantageously, each extension has at least one, preferably two, holes for fixing each leg to the shoe. These holes are configured to accommodate fixing elements known to those skilled in the art such as fixing screws or studs for example.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the invention, the shoe of the anchoring device comprises at least one face with a central opening which extends vertically over at least part of said face and is oriented towards the adjustment device, the central opening of the shoe allowing the vertical sliding of the lower fixing lug of the adjustment device attached to the post.

[0033] Advantageously, the shoe has a face at least partially surrounding the lower end of the post. This variant is possible if the post has a substantially round cross-section.

[0034] By "on at least a portion of said face", it is meant that the central opening extends over at least 50%, more preferably at least 70% of the total height of said face. In a particularly advantageous manner, the central opening extends over the entire height of the face, the face then being able to comprise two lateral edges of preferably equal widths. In this way, the shoe effectively supports the lower end of the post, while allowing it to slide vertically when its height is adjusted.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, the shoe has at least three faces, the face being a first face, and a second face comprising a lower extension for stabilizing the post.

[0036] The presence of at least three faces is possible in particular if the post has a cross-section of the substantially parallelepiped type. Preferably, the lower extension of the second face is continuous with said face, and has a length at least 1.5 times greater, preferably at least twice greater than a length of a main vertical portion of said face. Preferably, the main vertical portion represents two-thirds of the total height of the face, and the extension approximately one-third of said height. This proportion is particularly preferred because it allows the post to be maintained installed in the shoe. The extension makes it possible to stabilize the shoe and improve its strength and solidity. This extension has a substantially triangular shape. The manufacture of the shoe in a single piece facilitates the manufacture of said shoe, and improves the aesthetics of the part. Alternatively, the extension may be attached to the shoe by methods known to those skilled in the art, such as welding or gluing.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the invention, a third face of the shoe extends from the second face of said shoe, said face extending partially along the lower end of the post.

[0038] This third face helps to maintain the post. More particularly, it is continuous with and oriented perpendicular to the main portion of the second face, one of the edges of the first face being continuous with said third face. The shoe further comprises a fourth face which extends over the entire height of said shoe and along the entire lower end of the post, the other edge of the first face extending from and perpendicular to said fourth face. This design makes it easier to manufacture the shoe and to maintain the post properly when it is inserted into said shoe.

[0039] Advantageously, the shoe extends over at least 10%, at most 50% of the total length of the post. This minimum length allows the post to be held securely in the shoe. The height of the shoe is also important in determining the clearance with which the height of the post can be adjusted.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the invention, the roof of the shade house further comprises: at least two longitudinal profiles extending in the main longitudinal direction, each profile being fixed to at least one anchoring post, transverse profiles supported by the longitudinal profiles and extending transversely to the main longitudinal direction of the roof, said profiles forming a structure of the roof, and at least one ballast tray mounted transversely between the longitudinal profiles, said tray being configured to contain ballast so as to hold the shade house on the ground.

[0041] The ballast tank primarily makes it possible to weigh down the shade so as to keep it on the ground, even in the absence of foundations. Positioning the ballast tank at a height makes it possible to avoid cluttering up vehicle parking areas, thus limiting the inconvenience caused by positioning the ballast tanks on the ground or on the posts. This ballast tank can be positioned at different locations between the profiles so as to possibly adapt the center of gravity of the shade according to the shape or size of one or more wings of said shade, in particular in the case where one of the wings is larger than the other.

[0042] The ballast may be composed of particles such as gravel or sand for example, or may be made of one or more blocks of stone or concrete.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the invention, the ballast tank is a structural element of the shade.

[0044] By "structural element" of the roof we mean that the ballast tank is integrated into the structure and contributes to the support and maintenance of the roof, while integrating into its structure. Thus, the ballast tray allows the support and maintenance of the shade.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the invention, the ballast tank comprises at least: two longitudinal elements extending parallel to the longitudinal profiles and configured to be fixed to said profiles, two transverse walls configured to be fixed and extend between the two longitudinal elements, and at least one lower wall fixed to the longitudinal elements and to the transverse walls, so that the tank forms a sealed structure.

[0046] The ballast tank forming a sealed structure thus limits the risk of the ballast being released. The longitudinal elements can be directly or indirectly attached to the longitudinal profiles, depending on the desired configuration of the shade. Thus, each longitudinal element can extend, at least partially, along the corresponding longitudinal profile. Each element forms a substantially parallelepipedal part, with a slope extending parallel to the longitudinal profile against which it rests. This makes it possible to adapt the element according to the desired positioning of the ballast tank on the profiles. The opposite slope of the longitudinal element is configured to be oriented towards the ballast tank, and has an angle of between 2° and 15° relative to the vertical.

[0047] The ballast tank may comprise a lower wall preferably consisting of two separate lower walls, each corresponding substantially to one of the transverse walls. The two lower walls extend transversely to the roof and are positioned side by side; they may be centrally fixed to each other. Each lower wall also comprises longitudinal and transverse partitions, which will allow the lower wall(s) to be fixed to the longitudinal and transverse walls of the ballast tank. This embodiment with two lower walls facilitates the manufacture and transport of the shade, and also facilitates the fixing of any reinforcements.

[0048] Advantageously, each transverse wall of the ballast tank comprises partitions at each of their ends configured to be fixed to the longitudinal and lower walls and to seal said tank.

[0049] Advantageously, the ballast tank may also comprise an upper wall which will close the ballast tank in a watertight manner. This wall may optionally be fixed to the upper partitions of the transverse and longitudinal walls.

[0050] Advantageously, the lower wall and / or the transverse walls, and / or the longitudinal elements and / or the upper wall can be fixed together by methods known to those skilled in the art, such as by gluing, by screwing or by welding. In the case of screwing, orifices or series of orifices are provided in each partition, said orifices being configured to be opposite the partitions of the walls ad adjacent. Fixing is carried out by fixing elements such as screws, threaded rods or studs.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the invention, the ballast tank further comprises at least one reinforcement configured to reinforce the structure of said tank and improve its resistance after ballasting.

[0052] The reinforcement makes it possible to improve the resistance of the ballast tank, and in particular to allow better resistance of said tank to the ballast.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the invention, each reinforcement comprises at least: a bar extending along a main axis, and two extensions positioned, each, in continuity with one of the opposite ends of said bar, each extension being configured to be fixed to one of the transverse walls and / or to one of the lower walls of the ballast tank.

[0054] The main axis of the reinforcement bar is the axis along which said reinforcement extends lengthwise.

[0055] Advantageously, each extension of the reinforcement bar is configured to be fixed to an upper partition of the transverse wall to which the reinforcement is to be fixed, and / or to a longitudinal partition positioned in the middle of the lower wall, or connecting the two lower walls together.

[0056] Advantageously, the ballast tank comprises at least two reinforcements positioned opposite each other and forming a set, each reinforcement being fixed to one of the transverse walls and the central longitudinal partition of the lower wall(s), so that the main axes of each of the two reinforcements are positioned at 90° to each other. This positioning allows effective reinforcement of the ballast tank, in particular when the latter is constituted by two lower walls. Advantageously, the ballast tank has at least two sets of two reinforcements opposite each other, preferably at least three sets of two reinforcements opposite each other. In a particularly preferred manner, the ballast tank comprises four series of two reinforcements opposite each other.

[0057] Advantageously, the shade comprises panels, said panels preferably being photovoltaic panels configured to power, for example, a motor vehicle charging station. These panels can be positioned, indiscriminately, in landscape or portrait, thanks to a valid integration system to respond to said installation. These panels make it possible to have a system independent of the electricity supply network, and allow recharging of an electric vehicle via a charging station. This system also makes it possible to avoid additional work during the installation of said station. The energy production can be consumed by the terminal, self-consumed by the company / or the home, and / or resold to the electricity network.

[0058] The carport or shade is designed to adapt to the New Technology Studies (whose acronym is "ETN") of the Popsun company, whose Popsun® trademark has been registered. Thus, the shade can be designed in different sizes, it can be large or possibly adapted to have a total surface area of ​​20m2 maximum.

[0059] Advantageously, the charging station is configured to be fixed on the post(s), at a distance from the ground. Positioning the charging station at a height limits the risks of damage to said station and makes it possible not to obstruct the parking of vehicles.

[0060] Advantageously, the charging station is mounted on a mounting plate, positioned at a distance from the ground. This plate can be fixed to the posts by methods known to those skilled in the art such as screwing, welding or gluing. Advantageously, the mounting plate further comprises a central opening, said opening allowing in particular the passage of electrical cables. The presence of the opening also makes it possible to lighten the mounting plate.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one ballast tank is positioned close to the anchor posts.

[0062] In a particularly preferred manner, the ballast tank is positioned between the anchor posts. This positioning allows good balance of the structure, in particular when the structure has the same shapes, dimensions and / or masses on either side of the ballast tank, or the posts.

[0063] Optionally, the adjustment device may be a lower adjustment device. Each anchor post may also comprise an upper adjustment device positioned at an upper end of said post, said device being configured to orient the roof relative to the corresponding post. The upper adjustment device may comprise a blade comprising a central hole and two upper and lower arcs, the blade being fixed to the underlying post. Three threaded rods are configured to be inserted into the holes and into the arcs of the blade: a central threaded rod which will hold the post on the longitudinal profile regardless of the positioning of said profile, and two upper and lower threaded rods, these two rods being configured to move along each arc according to the desired orientation for the roof. This device may be added in each of the variants of the invention.

[0064] This embodiment of the invention also allows for adaptation of the orientation of the posts at roof level, and not just the height of the posts. In this embodiment, the attachment of the posts to the longitudinal profiles is important to enable support of the roof and to enable adjustment of the roof as required. The use of the two adjustment devices allows for adaptation regarding the adjustment of the posts, as well as precise orientation of the roof.

[0065] Preferably, the posts are positioned substantially in the middle of the length of the longitudinal profiles to have a balance of the structure.

[0066] Optionally, braces can also be positioned laterally between the ballast tray and the corresponding longitudinal profile. These braces are intended to reinforce the roof structure and improve its support.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the invention, the ballast tank is offset laterally relative to the anchor posts, so as to support an overhang of all or part of the roof.

[0068] In this variant, the ballast tank is also positioned cantilevered relative to the roof of the shade house. Thus, the ballast tank prevents the shade house from lifting and allows balancing of the structure by acting on the center of gravity, in particular if the shade house is designed to have a natural imbalance, for example with one of the wings not having the same mass and / or shape relative to the other wing. Alternatively, the cantilevered shade house may comprise a ballast tank positioned between the posts.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the invention, the constituent elements of the shade are presented in the form of an assembly ready to be assembled.

[0070] This ready-to-assemble assembly, or kit, allows the entire shade structure to be transported in a single box. This transport is particularly suitable for positioning in a truck, van or container.

[0071] According to one embodiment of the invention, the shade house comprises four anchoring posts separated into two sets of two posts, each set being respectively positioned at two opposite ends of the roof of the shade house so that the two posts of the same set are positioned close to each other, on the same mounting plate of the anchoring device.

[0072] The anchoring device comprises, in this variant, a shoe for each of the posts and a single mounting plate on which said shoes are fixed. The mounting plate is configured to support the shoes and allow said posts to be fixed to the ground. Thus, thanks to the presence of four anchoring posts, the stability and support of the shade is improved. In addition, the presence of a shoe for each post allows each post to have its own height adjustment device, thus allowing the height of each post to be adapted precisely and individually. Thus, the adaptation of the shade to the geographical topography of the installation site is improved. The size of the plate makes it possible to stabilize the shade. Alternatively, an anchoring device may consist of a shoe and a mounting plate per anchoring post. This alternative is particularly preferred when the shade comprises only two anchoring posts.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the invention, the shade comprises two rows of anchor posts, each positioned at one of the opposite ends of the roof along the main longitudinal direction of said roof so that the roof extends above at least four motor vehicle parking areas.

[0074] Advantageously, the posts of one row are positioned opposite the posts of the other row. Alternatively, they can be positioned offset.

[0075] The invention also relates to a storage method for transporting the constituent elements of a shade house, the shade house being in accordance with the invention, the method comprising the following steps: - formation of a box comprising the transverse and lower walls of the ballast tank, said box being closed, at the two opposite ends, by the mounting plates of the anchoring device, - positioning of the posts, profiles, sleeves and devices within the box, then - partitioning of the box to allow transport.

[0076] This method is particularly suitable when all the constituent elements of the shade are in the form of a kit (also called a ready-to-assemble assembly, or a ready-to-assemble assembly). This method therefore makes it possible to limit the number of transport boxes, and therefore to reduce the space taken up by the shade kit, so as to facilitate its transport between the production site and the installation site. In addition, a greater number of shades can be transported in the same truck, which reduces transport costs.

[0077] Advantageously, the longitudinal and transverse profiles of the shade are made up of several parts, which will facilitate the movement of the shade in a single box.

[0078] Additionally, the device for adjusting the height of an anchor post can be used for anchor posts or stakes not associated with a shade as claimed. The term post is used in the remainder of the text, but can correspond, indiscriminately, to an anchor post or stake. The anchor post is fixed to the ground by an anchoring device as previously described. All the features previously described in correlation with the shade can be applied, alone or in combination, to the anchor posts or stakes.

[0079] The adjustment device can be used to adjust the height of any anchor post or stake, for structures other than a photovoltaic shade for motor vehicles. By way of example but not limited to, this device can also be used to adjust the positioning of the stakes of an arbor, a shelter, or tent stakes for example. Generally speaking, the device for adjusting the height of an anchor post can have the same characteristics as the device for adjusting the height of an anchor post. aforementioned characteristics only when this device is associated with the shade, taken in combination or separately.

[0080] Generally, the adjustment device and / or the anchoring device, the ballast tank and / or the reinforcements are made of metallic materials, such as steel, or stainless steel or aluminum. Brief description of the figures.

[0081] Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear better on reading the description of a preferred embodiment which follows, with reference to the appended drawings, produced as indicative and non-limiting examples and in which: - [Fig.l] is a diagram representing a shade according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. - [Fig.2a] shows an enlargement of the lower ends of a set of two anchor posts with anchoring and adjustment devices. - [Fig.2b] is a perspective view of an upper fixing lug of the adjustment device of [Fig.2a]. - [Fig.2c] is a perspective view of a lower fixing lug of the adjustment device of [Fig.2a]. - [Fig.2d] is a side view of a threaded rod of the adjustment device of [Fig.2a], - [Fig.3a] is a diagram representing a ballast tank according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. - [Fig.3b] is a diagram representing a longitudinal element of the ballast tank of [Fig.3a]. - [Fig.3c] is a perspective diagram showing a reinforcement of the ballast tank according to the invention. - [Fig.4a] is a diagram representing a shade house in perspective according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. - [Fig.4b] shows a side view of the shade of [Fig.4a]. - [Fig.5] is a side view of a shade according to another alternative embodiment of the invention. - [Fig.6] is a perspective diagram of a shade structure for the tertiary sector according to another variant embodiment of the invention. Description of the embodiments.

[0082] As used herein, and unless otherwise indicated, the use of the ordinal adjectives "first", "second", etc., to describe an object merely indicates that different occurrences of similar objects are being referred to and does not imply that the objects so described must be in any given sequence, whether in time, space, in a classification, etc. “X and / or Y” means: X alone or Y alone or X+Y. Generally speaking, it will be appreciated that in the various attached drawings, the objects are arbitrarily drawn to facilitate their reading.

[0083] [Fig.l] shows a perspective view of a shade house according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. This shade house is particularly suitable for use in private homes.

[0084] Generally, a shade O comprises a roof 1 which covers one or more parking areas for motor vehicles, and which extends in a main longitudinal direction D1. The main longitudinal direction DI of the shade O is the main direction in which the roof 1 of the shade O extends, it is perpendicular to the parking areas and to the positioning of the vehicles on said areas. In this figure, two parking areas are provided on each side of the anchoring posts 3 of the shade O, therefore laterally to said posts. However, a larger number of parking areas can be envisaged under each of the wings forming the roof of the shade located on each side of the anchoring posts.

[0085] The roof 1 of the shade house O has, in this figure, a general parallelepiped shape, and comprises at least two longitudinal profiles IA, each of the profiles being attached to at least one anchoring post 3 forming a set of two posts. In this figure, each longitudinal profile IA is fixed to two anchoring posts 3. These longitudinal profiles IA extend parallel to the main longitudinal direction D1 of the shade house O, and are advantageously positioned at two opposite ends of the roof 1, so as to be able to support it effectively. Thus, the anchoring posts 3 are positioned perpendicular to the main longitudinal direction DI of the shade house O. Alternatively but not shown, the roof can be made in any shape. The parallelepiped shape is particularly preferred because it is easy to implement and install. It is also easier to manufacture and transport.It can easily be adapted for the tertiary sector.

[0086] The roof 1 further comprises transverse profiles IB which extend in a secondary transverse direction Dt perpendicular to the main longitudinal direction Dl of the shade O. The transverse profiles IB are at least two in number, preferably at least four in number, even more preferably at least six in number and extend over the longitudinal profiles IA. The number of transverse profiles IB required to support the roof 1 depends on the desired surface area. The set of profiles (IA, IB) therefore forms a structure of the roof 1. Optionally, other flat longitudinal profiles extend over the transverse profiles so as to help support the panels, these profiles not being re- presented in these figures.

[0087] The roof 1 also comprises panels, which are advantageously IC photovoltaic panels also called solar panels. The expression “photovoltaic panels” will preferably be used in the remainder of the text, but may also designate, indiscriminately, panels or solar panels. The number of IC photovoltaic panels that can be installed on the transverse profiles IB depends on the size of the roof 1; it may thus comprise at least eight, more preferably at least twelve IC photovoltaic panels per shade O.

[0088] To form the shade O, the roof 1 must be supported by the anchor posts 3. Advantageously, at least two anchor posts 3 are used to support the shade O. In the embodiment shown in [Fig.l], four anchor posts 3 support the roof 1. The preferred number of posts 3 may also depend on the size of the desired shade O. Thus, for a shade O that can protect two parking areas as shown in [Fig.l], four anchor posts 3 are particularly preferred.

[0089] The anchoring posts 3 are positioned at two of the opposite ends of the roof 1 and perpendicular to the main longitudinal direction DI of said roof 1. Thus, the parking areas and the vehicles are positioned transversely to said direction D1, and laterally to the anchoring posts 3. The anchoring posts 3 are therefore positioned on each side of the shade O, and are fixed towards the middle of the longitudinal profiles IA, so that the roof 1 of the shade O is balanced.

[0090] Thus, when the shade O comprises four anchoring posts 3 as shown in [Fig.l], the posts 3 are separated into two sets of two posts 3, each set being positioned at one of the two opposite ends of the shade O, so that the two posts 3 of the same set are positioned close to each other. More specifically, each set is fixed laterally to one of the longitudinal profiles IA. The fixing of the posts 3 to the corresponding longitudinal profile IA is carried out in an upper end 3A of each of said posts 3.

[0091] In this embodiment variant, the posts 3 are fixed to an external face 1A.1 of the corresponding longitudinal profile IA. By "external face" is meant the face of the longitudinal profile IA facing the outside of the shade O, when said profile IA is in the mounting position. The fixing of the anchor posts 3 to the longitudinal profiles IA is carried out by methods known to those skilled in the art, such as screwing or welding. Preferably, the fixing can be carried out using fixing elements such as screws or studs, these elements not being shown in [Fig.l].

[0092] The shade O may optionally comprise a mounting plate 5 configured to support a motor vehicle charging terminal (said terminal not being not shown in these figures). The mounting plate 5 is mounted on at least one anchoring post 3 and is preferably positioned at a distance from the ground. In [Fig.l], the mounting plate 5 is fixed to the two posts 3 of an assembly. The fixing of the plate 5 is carried out by methods known to those skilled in the art, such as welding or screwing. In a particularly preferred manner, the plate 5 is screwed using four fixing elements positioned at the four corners of said plate 5. In a preferred manner, the mounting plate 5 is fixed on an external face 3B of the anchoring posts 3. The mounting plate 5 may further comprise a central opening allowing the passage of electrical cables in order to connect a charging station for motor vehicles of the hybrid or electric type to the IC photovoltaic panels, and / or to connect said station to said vehicles.

[0093] The shade structures O according to the invention further comprise an anchoring device 7 associated with at least one device 9 for adjusting the height of the anchoring posts 3, and a ballast tank 11 positioned under the structure of the roof 1. These different elements will be described in more detail in the following figures.

[0094] In the various embodiments of the invention, the profiles (IA, IB) and the anchor posts 3 are advantageously made of construction materials known to those skilled in the art, such as metallic materials or wood. In a particularly preferred manner, the material chosen for the longitudinal profiles IA and the anchor posts 3 is wood, and the material selected for the transverse profiles IB is a metal such as steel, aluminum or stainless steel for example. Preferably, the fixing elements, the ballast tank 11 and the adjustment 9 and anchoring 7 devices are also made of materials known to those skilled in the art, and more particularly, metallic materials as previously described.These materials must have sufficient strength characteristics to allow the support and maintenance of the shade O, whatever the mass of the elements constituting it, and whatever the constraints which may be applied to it (such as the topography of the land, or meteorological constraints for example).

[0095] [Fig. 2a] shows a partial perspective view of a set of two anchoring posts and anchoring and adjustment devices according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. Figures 2b, 2c and 2d show perspective views of the different parts constituting the adjustment device according to the invention. Figures 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d will be described together.

[0096] In order to have an optimal adaptation of the shade to the topography of the geographical area in which it is to be installed, it may sometimes be necessary to provide, before or during assembly, a specific orientation of the roof. This also makes it possible to adapt the shade to the conditions of sunshine or wind. For example.

[0097] To best meet these demands, the adjustment device 9 according to the invention is configured to be mounted on each anchoring post 3 of the shade but also to be partially mounted on the anchoring device 7 associated with said post (the entirety of the shade not being visible in FIGS. 2a to 2d). These two devices (7, 9) are therefore positioned at a lower end 3C of each post 3.

[0098] More specifically, the anchoring and adjustment devices (7, 9) shown in [Fig.2a] are designed for a set of two anchoring posts 3 according to the invention. Thus, the anchoring device 7 comprises a common mounting plate 7A configured to allow the posts 3 to be fixed to the ground. The plate 7A preferably comprises orifices 7A.1 configured to receive ground anchoring elements. Alternatively, the anchoring and adjustment devices (7, 9) are also adaptable to a single anchoring post 3. Thus, the plate 7A can be individual for each anchoring post 3 and for each device (7, 9).

[0099] The anchoring device 7 further comprises a shoe 7B for each of the lower ends 3C of the two anchoring posts 3. Thus, in [Fig.2a], two shoes 7B are shown. Advantageously, the shape of the shoe 7B must be complementary to the shape of the post 3, or at least to the shape of its lower end 3C, in order to facilitate the sliding of the post 3 in the shoe 7B. In this way, the shoe 7B is configured to surround, at least partially, the lower end 3C of the post 3.

[0100] As shown in [Fig.2a], the shoe 7B comprises four faces, with one of the faces 7B.1 facing the adjustment device 9. The face 7B.1 is a first face comprising a central opening 7B.1a which extends vertically over at least a portion of said face 7B.1. This opening 7B.1a allows the installation of the adjustment device 9 on the post 3 and on the corresponding anchoring device 7, the vertical sliding of said device 9 within said opening 7B.1a being permitted. By "at least a portion of said face", it is meant that the central opening 7B.1a extends over at least 50%, more preferably at least 70% of the total height of said face 7B.1. In the variant shown in [Fig.2a], this central opening 7B.1a extends over a portion of the height of the shoe 7B. The face 7B.1 of the shoe 7B is therefore preferentially in the form of two lateral edges, which extend laterally and perpendicularly to the adjacent lateral faces of said shoe 7B.

[0101] The shoe 7B further comprises a second face 7B.2 opposite the first face 7B.1, the second face 7B.2 having a vertical main portion 7B.2b and a lower extension 7B.2a for stabilizing the post 3 of substantially triangular shape, and which extends from the first face 7B.1 along the plate 7A below adjacent. The lower extension 7B.2a of the second face 7B.2 has a length at least 1.5 times greater, preferably at least twice greater than a length of the main vertical portion 7B.2b of said face. Preferably, the main vertical portion 7B.2b represents two-thirds of the total height of the face 7B.2, and the extension 7B.2a approximately one-third of said height.

[0102] The shoe 7B also comprises a third face 7B.3 which extends from the main portion 7B.2b of the second face 7B.2 (this third face is positioned at the rear of the post, it is visible in [Fig.4a]). This third face 7B.3 therefore extends over an upper part of the lower end 3C of the post 3. One of the lateral edges of the first face 7B.1 in continuity with the third face 7B.3 therefore extends partially over the lower end 3C of the post 3.

[0103] The shoe comprises a fourth face 7B.4 which extends continuously from the plate 7A towards the top of the shoe 7B. It is continuous with the second face 7B.2, and is extended, on the other side, by the first face 7B.1, and more specifically, by the other lateral edge of the first face 7B.1.

[0104] If the shoe 7B and the lower end 3C of the anchoring posts 3 are here represented as having a quadrilateral-shaped section, other complementary shapes of the post 3 and the shoe 7B can be envisaged. Thus, in the case of a post with a round cross-section, only one face can be found as surrounding said post, the face therefore having the central opening on the side where the adjustment device is to be installed. In an alternative embodiment of the invention not shown, the central opening extends over the entire height of the shoe, in particular when all the faces of the shoe are continuous from the plate to the top of said shoe.

[0105] The shoe 7B is advantageously attached to the plate 7A by means of lower extensions 7B.5 located in continuity with the second and fourth faces (7B.2, 7B.4) of said shoe. These extensions 7B.5 are advantageously oriented towards the post 3. These lower extensions 7B.5 are oriented substantially perpendicular to said faces (7B.2, 7B.4), so as to be able to be fixed to the underlying plate 7A. By “substantially perpendicular”, it is meant, throughout the text of the application, that the perpendicular orientation may have a margin of error of plus or minus 5°, depending in particular on manufacturing and assembly hazards. The fixing of the shoe 7B to the plate 7A can be carried out by any method known to those skilled in the art, such as by welding or by screwing. Preferably, fixing holes are provided in the extensions 7B.5 and on the plate 7A (said orifices not being visible in these figures), the connection between the plate 7A and the shoe 7B then being made by fixing elements such as studs or fixing screws. Alternatively, the shoe can be made from a single . holding with the plate. Advantageously, the shoe 7B extends over at least 10%, at most 50%, more preferably between 20% and 40% of the total height of the anchor post 3 on which it is to be mounted.

[0106] The adjustment device 9 is itself composed of several parts: an upper fixing lug 9A, a lower fixing lug 9B and a threaded rod 9C. This device 9 is shown mounted on the shoe 7B in [Fig.2a], each of the parts composing it being successively represented in figures 2b, 2c and 2d.

[0107] The upper fixing lug 9A is shown in more detail in [Fig.2b]. The upper fixing lug 9A has an L-shaped vertical cross-section. Thus, said lug 9A comprises a vertical main part 9A.1 configured to be positioned against the face 7B.1 of the shoe 7B, and which therefore extends parallel to a longitudinal axis A1 of the anchor post 3. The axis A1 is visible in [Fig.2a] and corresponds to the axis along which the post 3 extends in the length direction.

[0108] The upper fixing lug 9A further comprises a lower portion 9A.2 or flat portion 9A.2 oriented substantially perpendicular to the main portion 9A.1 of said lug 9A. The lower portion 9A.2 may comprise an orifice 9A.2a, preferably a median orifice 9A.2a and configured to receive the threaded rod 9C (see [Fig.2a]). Alternatively, the orifice may be an opening located in the lower portion of the lug.

[0109] The main part 9A. 1 of the upper fixing lug 9A may also comprise at least one, preferably two rear lateral extensions 9A. 1a which extend from lateral ends 9A. 1b of the main part 9A. 1. Each extension 9A. 1a is oriented substantially perpendicular to the main part 9A. 1 and opposite the lower part 9A. 2 of said lug 9A. The upper fixing lug 9A may be fixed to the shoe 7B by methods known to those skilled in the art, such as by gluing or by welding the rear lateral extensions 9A. 1a and / or the main part 9A. 1a onto said shoe. In a particularly preferred manner, the fixing of the lug 9A to the shoe 7B is carried out by screwing. In this case, holes 9A.lai may be provided in the extensions 9A.la so as to be able to receive fixing elements, such as, for example, fixing screws or studs.Alternatively, the upper mounting bracket can be made in one piece with the shoe.

[0110] The lower fixing lug 9B of the adjustment device 9 is more precisely detailed in [Fig.2c]. This lug 9B has a Z shape following a vertical transverse section plane, with a vertical main portion 9B.1 oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis A1 of the post 3, said main portion 9B.1 extending along the lower end 3C of said post 3. The main portion 9B.1 may also comprise a central orifice 9B.1a configured to receive elements of fixing such as, for example, fixing screws or studs, so as to fix the tab 9B on the lower end 3C of the post 3. Other fixing methods known to those skilled in the art, such as for example welding or gluing, can be envisaged for fixing the fixing tab 9B to the post 3, in particular in the case where the post 3 and the tab 9B are made of metallic materials such as aluminum or steel.

[0111] From an upper end 9B. 1b of the main portion 9B. 1 of the lower fixing lug 9B extends an upper portion 9B. 2 or flat portion 9B. 2, oriented substantially perpendicular to the main portion 9B. 1. The upper end 9B. 1b is defined according to the normal positioning of the lower fixing lug 9B on the anchor post 3. This upper end 9B. 1b may comprise an orifice 9B. 2a, preferably a median orifice, configured to receive the threaded rod 9C. Alternatively, the orifice may be an opening configured to receive said rod.

[0112] The lower fixing bracket 9B further comprises a lower portion 9B.3 which extends from a lower end 9B.1 of the main portion 9B.1. This lower portion 9B.3 is oriented substantially perpendicular to the main portion 9B.1, and in the opposite direction to the upper portion 9B.2, so as to extend under the lower end 3C of the anchor post 3 and to support the latter during adjustment of the post 3.

[0113] The adjustment device 9 further comprises the threaded rod 9C which is inserted into the orifices (9A.2a, 9B.2a) of the upper and lower fixing lugs (9A, 9B). Thus, the upper portion 9B.2 of the lower fixing lug 9B and the lower portion 9A.2 of the upper fixing lug 9A extend parallel to each other, so as to be able to easily receive, within their orifices (9A.2a, 9B.2a), the threaded rod 9C. This rod 9C is more preferably shown in [Fig.2d], and comprises a main threaded portion 9C.1 with a nut 9C.2 welded to one of the ends 9C.3 of said rod 9C. This nut 9C.2 will be positioned under and in contact with the upper portion 9B.2 of the lower bracket 9B. The threaded rod 9C then extends beyond the hole 9A.2a of the upper fixing bracket 9A. A movable nut (not shown in these figures) is then mounted at another end 9C.4 free from the threaded rod 9C, beyond the orifice 9A.2a of the upper leg 9A. The movable nut is configured to translate along the rod 9C using a clamping device such as a wrench or multi-grip pliers for example (the clamping device not being shown in these figures). The rod 9C then slides vertically in the orifices (9A.2a, 9B.2a), and causes the post 3 to slide in the shoe 7B. The movement of the lower leg 9B, and consequently, of the post 3, is permitted thanks to the central opening 7B.1a of the face 7B.1 of the shoe 7B. With such a device 9, the . height adjustment is precise, which is why this embodiment of the invention is particularly preferred.

[0114] However, the adjustment device can also be designed differently by methods known to those skilled in the art. Thus, it can for example be constituted by a rail system coupled to a toothed wheel.

[0115] [Fig.3a] shows a perspective view of a ballast tank according to the invention, [Fig.3b] shows a view of a longitudinal element according to the invention, and [Fig.3c] showing a more detailed view of a reinforcement for said tank. These three figures will be described together.

[0116] As shown in [Fig.l], the ballast tank 11 is designed to be preferably positioned under the roof of the shade house. This tank 11 is designed to support ballast, so as to keep the shade house on the ground. Ballast is understood to mean any substance making it possible to provide additional mass to the shade house. This is, for example, sand, various particles such as pebbles, gravel or even concrete. In a particularly advantageous manner, the ballast tank 11 according to the invention forms a structural element of the shade house, that is to say that it will be fixed to the shade house and form an integral part of its structure.

[0117] More specifically, the ballast tank 11 comprises two longitudinal elements 1 IA which extend in the main longitudinal direction of the shade, therefore parallel to the longitudinal profiles (the longitudinal profiles not being shown in this figure). Each of said elements 11A is configured to be fixed to the corresponding profile. One of these elements 1 IA is more specifically shown in [Fig.3b].

[0118] Thus, each element 1 IA forms a substantially parallelepiped part, with a slope 11 A. 1 which extends parallel to the longitudinal profile against which it rests. The opposite slope 11A.2 is configured to be oriented towards the ballast tank 11, and has an angle a of between 2° and 15° relative to the vertical. This slope 11 A.2 is preferably composed of lateral edges 11 A.2a surrounding a central opening, so that the installer can access the slope 11 A. 1 in order to fix it on the corresponding longitudinal profile. The slope 11A.1 also has several series of holes, preferably three in number, and positioned longitudinally one above the other, so as to accommodate the corresponding fixings of the post(s). The upper and lower series of holes 11 A. la are preferably in the form of beans. Only the lower series of holes 11 A. la is visible in these figures. This particular shape of the holes 1 lA. la, as well as the angle a provided for the opposite slope 11A.2 of the element 1 IA, allows reversibility of the element 1 IA regardless of the profile on which the element 11A is to be mounted.

[0119] The ballast tank 11 also comprises transverse walls 1 IB configured to extend substantially perpendicularly between the longitudinal elements 11A. The transverse walls 11B therefore extend in the secondary transverse direction Dt. Each transverse wall 11B comprises internal partitions 1 IB. 1 configured to allow the attachment of said walls 1 IB to the corresponding longitudinal elements 11A. Thus, each internal partition 1 IB. 1 comprises a series of orifices positioned opposite the orifices of the lateral edges HA.2a of the element 11A. All of these orifices are configured to receive fixing elements such as fixing screws or studs for example.

[0120] The transverse walls 11B also comprise lower 11B.2 and upper 11B.3 partitions, each of said partitions (11B.2, 11B.3) also comprising a series of orifices. In particular, the series of orifices of the lower partition 11B.2 allows the transverse wall 11B to be fixed to a lower wall 11C of the ballast tank 11. Optionally, the positioning of said walls is reversible, the lower partition becoming the upper partition and vice versa.

[0121] In these figures, a particularly preferred embodiment variant of the ballast tank 11 is shown. This variant shows a lower wall 1 IC comprising two lower walls 1 IC mounted side by side and transversely in the ballast tank 11. Thus, each lower wall 11C comprises four partitions extending laterally to a main portion 11C.1 of the lower wall 1 IC, and will allow the attachment of said wall 1 IC to the transverse walls 1 IB and to the longitudinal elements 1 IA of the ballast tank 11.

[0122] Thus, each lower wall 1 IC comprises two longitudinal partitions configured to be located near the longitudinal profiles and used for attaching said wall 1 IC to each of the longitudinal elements 11A of the ballast tank 11 (the longitudinal partitions not being visible in these figures). Each longitudinal partition has a series of orifices configured to be opposite the series of orifices of the corresponding longitudinal wall 11A, so as to receive fixing elements such as fixing screws or studs, and allow the fixing of the walls to form the ballast tank.

[0123] Similarly, each lower wall 1 IC comprises two transverse partitions 11C.2 configured to be fixed to the transverse wall 1 IB and to the transverse partition 11C.2 of the adjacent lower wall 1 IC of the ballast tank 11. The transverse partitions 11C.2 may each have a series of orifices configured to be opposite the series of orifices of the corresponding transverse wall 1 IB, so as to receive fixing elements which will seal said walls (1 IB, 1 IC) (the series of orifices of the partition and the fixing elements not being shown in these figures).

[0124] The lower walls, when there are two of them, and the longitudinal walls may be identical. This makes manufacturing easier by reducing the number of different parts to be manufactured, and it also makes it possible to reduce manufacturing costs.

[0125] Alternatively, a single lower wall may be provided, with or without a transverse partition positioned centrally to said wall. The presence of this partition improves the rigidity, and therefore the strength of said wall. The series of holes in the transverse partitions 11C.2 positioned in the center of the ballast tank 11 of the lower walls 11C serve to fix said walls together, the fixing of reinforcements 11D, said reinforcements 11D also being attached to the upper partitions 11B.3 of the transverse walls 11B of the ballast tank 11. The reinforcement 11D is more detailed in [Fig.3c]. This reinforcement 11D makes it possible to reinforce the structure of the ballast tank 11 and to improve its strength, in particular in order to be able to support the mass of the ballast which must be contained in said tank 11.

[0126] The reinforcement 11D comprises a bar 11D.1 which extends along a main axis Ap and two extensions 11D.2 which extend from each of the two opposite ends of said bar 11D.1. Each extension 11D.2 extends at an obtuse angle preferably between 100° and 150° relative to the main axis Ap, and comprises an orifice HD.2a which allows the insertion of fixing elements. These elements serve to hold the reinforcement 11D in position in the ballast tank 11 (said fixing elements of the reinforcement 11D not being shown in these figures). Thus, one of the extensions 11D.2 will be mounted on or under an upper partition 11B.3 of one of the transverse walls 11B of the ballast tank 11, and the other extension 11D.2 is fixed to the transverse partition 11C.2 positioned centrally to the lower walls 11C of said tank 11, the reinforcement 11D being preferably interchangeable.These reinforcements can also be found in the case where the lower wall is unique, being attached to the longitudinal partition positioned centrally to said wall.

[0127] Preferably, two reinforcements 11D are positioned opposite each other, so that the two bars 11D.1 are positioned substantially perpendicular to each other, that is to say at approximately 90° to each other, depending on the manufacturing hazards of the reinforcements 11D and their assembly. Thus, one of the reinforcements 11D is fixed under the upper partition 11B.3 of one of the transverse walls 11B and on the transverse partition 11C.2 of the lower walls 11C. Similarly, the other reinforcement 11D is fixed symmetrically under the upper partition 11B.3 of the other transverse wall 11B, and on the transverse partitions 11C.2 of the lower walls 11C. Thus, the orifices 11D.2a of one of the extensions 11D.2 of the two adjacent reinforcements 11D are opposite, respectively, the orifices of the transverse wall 11B or the orifices of the lower wall 11C, so as to be able to insert elements of fixing known to those skilled in the art, such as studs or screws, to hold the reinforcements 11D in position. In a particularly preferred manner, several sets of two reinforcements 11D can be fixed in the ballast tank 11. Advantageously, four sets of two reinforcements 11D are present along said tank 11.

[0128] Optionally, an upper wall may hermetically seal the ballast tank (this upper wall not being shown in Figures 3a and 3b). This wall may be made of the same materials as the rest of the ballast tank, and may be fixed by the aforementioned techniques.

[0129] The ballast tank 11 according to the invention is preferably made of metallic materials such as steel or stainless steel, but can be made of any construction material known to those skilled in the art capable of supporting the mass of the ballast. Other fixing methods known to those skilled in the art can be used to fix the walls, (1 IB, 1 IC), the elements 1 IA and / or the reinforcements 11D together. These methods can for example be welding or gluing, in particular when the material of the ballast tank 11 is a metallic material. In this case, the production of the orifices is no longer necessary.

[0130] Figures 4a and 4b show two views of the alternative embodiment of the shade of [Fig.l], [Fig.4a] being a perspective view and [Fig.4b] being a side view. These shades are preferably adapted for use in private homes.

[0131] Figures 4a and 4b allow us to see in more detail some of the parts making up the shade house O. In particular, the structure forming the roof 1 is particularly visible.

[0132] In [Fig.4a], the roof 1 comprises the two longitudinal profiles IA on which the transverse profiles IB rest. There are six transverse profiles IB, but their number can vary depending on the size of the desired shade O. Each longitudinal profile IA is preferably manufactured in three parts 1A.2 in order to facilitate the transport of the shade O before its assembly. The three parts 1A.2 of the profile IA are subsequently placed end-to-end and held together by an external sleeve 1D. There are therefore two external sleeves 1D per profile IA.

[0133] Each external sleeve 1D is in the form of a profile which extends along the main longitudinal direction DI of the shade O, and is generally made of metallic materials such as steel or stainless steel. However, this sleeve 1D can be made of any material known to those skilled in the art which can perform a similar function.

[0134] The outer sleeve 1D has a cross-section similar to a C. An outer portion 1D.1 of said sleeve 1D is configured to extend along the outer face 1A.1 of the longitudinal profile IA on which the sleeve 1D is to be mounted. Thus, the outer portion 1D.1 is oriented towards the outside of the shade O when the sleeve 1D is in the mounting position.

[0135] From this external portion 1D.1 of the external sleeve 1D extend upper and lower extensions, each continued by a rear extension (said extensions and extensions not being visible in these figures). Each upper and lower extension is continuous with and oriented substantially perpendicular to the external portion 1D.1, and the corresponding rear extension is continuous with and oriented substantially perpendicular to the corresponding extension, so that the support 1D at least partially surrounds the longitudinal profile IA. Each extension and extension further has a series of orifices which are used to receive fixing elements in order to help maintain the external sleeve 1D on the longitudinal profile IA. Alternatively, other fixing methods known to those skilled in the art, such as gluing or welding, may also be used to maintain the sleeve 1D in position.Alternatively, the sleeve 1D may not be present in the case where the wing of the shade O is smaller. Alternatively, a single sleeve 1D may be used to group two parts 1A.2 of the longitudinal profile IA, when the shade O is of intermediate size.

[0136] The ballast tank 11 is configured to be mounted transversely between the longitudinal profiles 1A of the shade O, via the longitudinal elements 11A. The fixing elements of the anchor posts 3 also make it possible to fix the longitudinal elements 11A, therefore the ballast tank 11.

[0137] In Figures 4a and 4b, the ballast tank 11 is preferably positioned at the level of the anchoring posts 3, and more particularly, between said posts 3. Photovoltaic panels IC are also shown.

[0138] The transverse profiles IB of the shade O can also be designed to be manufactured in several elements, so as to facilitate their transport before the assembly of the shade O. Thus, the shade O forms a unit ready to be assembled. Transport can be carried out in a single box, said box being formed by the transverse and lower walls of the ballast tank 11, and closed laterally by the mounting plates 7A of the anchoring device 7. The box comprises all the elements necessary for the construction of the shade.

[0139] Advantageously, the two mounting plates 7A of the anchoring devices 7 supporting the shade O are attached together by support elements 7C, which improves the rigidity of the structure of the shade O.

[0140] [Fig.4b] shows an image of the shade O with an inclination, the inclination being adjustable by moving the threaded rod. Thus, the adjustment of the threaded rod allows perfect horizontality to be obtained, and an inclination of the roof in the desired direction.

[0141] [Fig. 5] shows an alternative embodiment of the shade according to the invention, in side view. This shade is particularly suitable for use in par- individuals.

[0142] In this variant, the shade O comprises a roof 1 mounted on two longitudinal profiles IA, and constituted by transverse profiles IB supporting the different photovoltaic panels IC. The roof 1 is, as previously, supported laterally by two sets of two anchoring posts 3 positioned on either side of the shade O, and comprising the anchoring 7 and adjustment 9 devices previously described.

[0143] In this variant, the shade O preferably covers a single motor vehicle parking area. Additional parking areas can be covered, the ballast tank 11 will then be adapted in terms of weight or distance from the anchor posts 3. The ballast tank 11 is shown here, but in a particularly preferred alternative, the ballast tank 11 may not be visible from the outside of the shade, so as to harmonize the exterior appearance of the shade.

[0144] Each of the two longitudinal profiles IA supporting the roof 1 is made up of two parts 1A.2 inserted into an external sleeve 1D.

[0145] In order to allow maintenance and support of the roof 1 of the shade house O, which is cantilevered, the ballast tank 11 is offset laterally relative to the anchor posts 3, so as to also be cantilevered on the other side of the roof 1. This offset makes it possible to support an overhang of all or part of the roof 1. Those skilled in the art will know how to position the ballast tank 11 appropriately in order to allow the best possible balance of the roof 1. Thus, according to another alternative, the ballast tank, in the case of shade houses where the cantilevered wing is smaller, can be placed between the anchor posts. This alternative is not shown in these figures. Alternatively, the ballast tank 11 can, if necessary, be positioned at a distance from the posts 3, according to the desired length for the roof 1 of the shade house O.

[0146] [Fig.6] is a diagram showing a shade house according to the invention, preferably particularly suitable for use in the tertiary sector. The characteristics mentioned above in Figures 1 to 5 can also be applied, alone or in combination, to the shade house in [Fig.6].

[0147] In this figure, the shade O has two rows of anchoring posts 3, each positioned at one of the opposite ends of the roof 1 along the main longitudinal direction DI of said roof 1. Indeed, the roof 1 has an extended main longitudinal direction DI which requires several anchoring posts 3 to support it. The posts 3 of one row are positioned opposite the posts 3 of the other row. Between two successive posts 3 of a row are positioned at least two, more preferably at least four parking areas. Thus, the roof 1 extends above at least four parking areas.

[0148] The shade O in this variant comprises ballast tanks 11 positioned at a height transverse to the main longitudinal direction DI of the shade O. The ballast tanks 11 are positioned between two posts 3 positioned face to face and form structural elements of the shade O.

[0149] Advantageously, each post 3 comprises an anchoring device 7 associated with at least one adjustment device 9. The characteristics described previously for each of the devices can be applied to the shade of [Fig.6]. In this variant, each post 3 is positioned at a distance from the posts located on the same end of the roof.

[0150] All the elements making up a shade according to the invention are preferably presented in the form of a kit (also called a ready-to-assemble assembly, or a ready-to-mount assembly). Thus, a storage method has been developed to allow the transport of the constituent elements of the shade. Such a method has the advantage of facilitating the transport of the shade, and making it less expensive. This method comprises the following steps.

[0151] First of all, a box is formed consisting of the transverse and lower walls of the ballast tank, and closed, at each end, by the mounting plates of the anchoring devices.

[0152] Then, the supports, posts, profiles, elements, sleeves and devices are positioned within the box.

[0153] Then, a partitioning of the box is made in order to allow the transport of the shade.

[0154] More specifically, the longitudinal and transverse profiles of the shade are made up of several parts or elements, so as to facilitate their transport. A single box will then be necessary to transport the entire shade in kit form.

[0155] Additionally, the anchor pole height adjustment device as described herein may be configured to be mounted on any anchor pole or stake, such as a shelter pole, gazebo pole, or tent stake for example. Other structures not mentioned may also be made with such a height adjustment device. This device includes the same features as the aforementioned height adjustment device as being associated with the shade, and is generally associated with an anchor device.

[0156] The arrangement of the various elements and / or means and / or steps of the invention, in the embodiments described above, should not be understood as requiring such an arrangement in all implementations. In any event, it will be understood that various modifications may be made to these elements and / or means and / or steps, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0157] Furthermore, one or more features disclosed only in one embodiment may be combined with one or more other features disclosed only in another embodiment. Similarly, one or more features disclosed only in one embodiment may be generalized to other embodiments, even if that or those features are described only in combination with other features.

[0158] The use of the verb “comprise”, “comprise” or “include” and its conjugated forms does not exclude the presence of other elements or other steps than those set out in a claim.

Claims

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2. Claims Shade (O) for motor vehicle parking area(s), said shade (O) comprising: - a roof (1) extending in a main longitudinal direction (Dl), and - at least two anchoring posts (3) supporting the roof (1), said posts (3) being positioned at two opposite ends of said roof (1) and perpendicular to said direction (Dl), each post (3) comprising an anchoring device (7) for said post (3) in the ground and at least one device (9) for adjusting the height of the post (3), said devices (7, 9) being positioned at a lower end (3C) of the post (3), characterized in that the anchoring device (7) of the post (3) comprises at least one shoe (7B) configured to surround, at least partially, said post (3), and in that: the adjustment device (9) is fixed, at least partially, on the post (3) and on the shoe (7B) so as to allow the vertical sliding of said post (3) in the shoe (7B) in order to adjust the orientation of the roof (1). Shade (O) according to claim 1, characterized in that each adjustment device (9) comprises: - a lower fixing lug (9B) mounted on the post (3), with at least one flat portion (9B.2) extending from and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said post (3), said portion (9B.2) comprising a median orifice (9B.2a), - an upper fixing lug (9A) mounted on the shoe (7B), said lug (9A) comprising a flat portion (9A.2) with a median orifice (9A.2a), the flat portion (9A.2) of the upper fixing lug (9A) extending parallel to the flat portion (9B.2) of the lower fixing lug (9B), so that the orifices (9A.2, 9B.2) of the upper (9A) and lower (9B) lugs are positioned opposite each other, and that - a threaded rod (9C) inserted into said orifices (9A.2, 9B.2) so as to allow the vertical sliding of the post (3) within the shoe (7B) when said rod (9C) is actuated.

3. A shade (0) according to claim 2, characterized in that the lower fixing lug (9B) of the adjustment device (9) has a Z shape following a vertical cross-section of said lug (9B), the flat portion (9B.2) of said lug (9B) being an upper portion (9B.2), the lower fixing lug (9B) further comprising: - a main portion (9B.1) positioned against the post (3), with - the flat portion (9B.2) oriented perpendicular to said main portion (9B.1), and - a lower portion (9B.3) positioned perpendicular to the main portion (9B.1) so as to extend under the post (3).

4. A shade (0) according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the upper fixing bracket (9A) has an L shape in a vertical cross-section, said bracket (9A) further comprising: - a main part (9A. 1) whose plane extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the post (3), and - a lower part (9A.2) corresponding to the flat part (9A.2) and comprising the median orifice (9A.2a), the lower part (9A.2) extending perpendicular to the main part (9A.1).

5. A shade (0) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the shoe (7B) of the anchoring device (7) comprises at least one face (7B.1) with a central opening (7B.1a) which extends vertically over at least part of said face (7B.1) and is oriented towards the adjustment device (9), the central opening (7B.1a) of the shoe (7B) allowing the vertical sliding of the lower fixing lug (9B) of the adjustment device (9) attached to the post (3).

6. Shade (0) according to claim 5, characterized in that the shoe (7B) has at least three faces, the face (7B.1) being a first face, and that a second face (7B.2) comprises a lower extension (7B.2a) for stabilizing the post (3).

7. A shade (0) according to claim 6, characterized in that a third face (7B.3) of the shoe (7B) extends from the second face (7B.2) of said shoe, said face extending partially along the lower end (3C) of the post (3).

8. A shade (0) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the roof (1) of the shade (0) further comprises: - at least two longitudinal profiles (IA) extending in the main longitudinal direction (Dl), each profile (IA) being fixed to at least one anchoring post (3), - transverse profiles (IB) supported by the longitudinal profiles (IA) and extending transversely to the main longitudinal direction (Dl) of the roof (1), said profiles (IA, IB) forming a structure of the roof (1), and - at least one ballast tank (11) mounted transversely between the longitudinal profiles (IA), said tank (11) being configured to contain ballast so as to keep the shade (0) on the ground.

9. Shade (0) according to claim 8, characterized in that the ballast tank (11) is a structural element of the shade (0).

10. A shade (0) according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the ballast tank (11) comprises at least: - two longitudinal elements (1 IA) extending parallel to the longitudinal profiles (1A) and configured to be fixed to said profiles (1A), - two transverse walls (1 IB) configured to be fixed and extend between the two longitudinal elements (11A), and - at least one lower wall (1 IC) fixed to the longitudinal elements (1 IA) and to the transverse walls (1 IB), so that the tank (11) forms a sealed structure.

11. Shade (0) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the ballast tank (11) further comprises at least one reinforcement (11D) configured to reinforce the structure of said tank (11) and improve its resistance after ballasting.

12. Shade (0) according to claim 11, characterized in that each reinforcement (11D) comprises at least: - a bar (11D.1) extending along a main axis (Ap), and - two extensions (11D.2, 11D.3) positioned, each, in continuity with one of the opposite ends of said bar (11D.1), each extension (11D.2, 11D.3) being configured to be fixed to one of the transverse walls (1 IB) and / or to one of the lower walls (1 IC) of the ballast tank (11).

13. Shade (0) according to any one of claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the at least one ballast tank (11) is positioned close to the anchor posts (3).

14. Shade (0) according to one of claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the ballast tank (11) is offset laterally relative to the anchor posts (3), so as to support an overhang of all or part of the roof (1).

15. Shade (0) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the constituent elements of the shade (0) are in the form of an assembly ready to be assembled.

16. A shade (0) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shade (0) comprises four anchoring posts (3) separated into two sets of two posts (3), each set being respectively positioned at two opposite ends of the roof (1) of the shade (0) so that the two posts (3) of the same set are positioned close to each other, on the same mounting plate (7A) of the anchoring device (7).

17. A shade (0) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the shade (0) comprises two rows of anchoring posts (3), each positioned at one of the opposite ends of the roof (1) in the main longitudinal direction (Dl) of said roof (1) so that the roof (1) extends above at least four motor vehicle parking areas.

18. Storage method for transporting the constituent elements of a shade (0), characterized in that the shade (0) is in accordance with any one of claims 1 to 17 taken in combination with claim 8, the method comprising the following steps: Formation of a box comprising the transverse (1 IB) and lower (1 IC) walls of the ballast tank (11), said box being closed, at the two opposite ends, by the mounting plates (7A) of the anchoring device (7), Positioning of the posts (3), profiles (IA, IB), sleeves and devices (7, 9) within the box, then Partitioning the box to allow transport.

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