Device for improving hinged shutters, in a solar protection tunnel.
The integration of a horizontally hinged additional flap into hinged shutters forms a sun protection tunnel, addressing the issue of sunlight and light obstruction in traditional shutters, enhancing comfort and compliance with thermal regulations.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2024002385
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional hinged shutters compromise visual and luminous comfort by blocking sunlight and natural light for sun protection.
A horizontally hinged additional flap integrated into or over the main shutter flap, creating a sun protection tunnel when in an intermediate position, preserving view and light while providing shade.
Enhances solar protection without obstructing the view or natural light, meeting thermal regulation standards and suitable for various construction materials.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Device for improving hinged shutters, in a solar protection tunnel.
[0001] The present invention relates to a device for improving single or double hinged exterior shutters, allowing the conversion of these shutters into a solar protection tunnel, favorable to the visual and luminous comfort of the occupants.
[0002] The traditional arrangements of hinged shutters, whether or not equipped with restrictors, allow for sun protection at the expense of the view and the supply of natural light.
[0003] The device according to the invention makes it possible to remedy this drawback. It includes, in fact, according to a first characteristic, an additional flap hinged horizontally in the upper part of the main flap. This additional flap, stored vertically when the shutter is in the open or closed position, is positioned horizontally when the main flap is in an intermediate position perpendicular to the facade. In this position, the additional flap, together with the main shutter panel, creates an enclosure around the bay window, forming a sun protection tunnel, while preserving the direct view and the supply of natural light.
[0004] The performance of the system in terms of reducing the solar factor of the bay or providing natural light can be evaluated by the tables of the thermal regulations in force or by a specific calculation.
[0005] The device can be made with any type of traditional construction material for hinged shutters such as: - The Woods - Aluminum, steel, PVC and composite sheets - Aluminum, steel, PVC and composite profiles
[0006] According to the particular embodiments: - The additional flap (1) can be positioned over the main leaf (2), [Fig.1] variant 1, or integrated into its thickness, [Fig.1] variant 2 and 3. - The additional flap can be handled and positioned horizontally by means of a rod (5) resting on the main leaf (1). - The assembly consisting of the main leaf (2), the additional flap (1) can lead to the production of a finished product. - In the case of a finished product, the assembly can be installed directly in the bay (3) or associated with an intermediate subframe (4). - The additional flap (1) can be an independent accessory mounted over the existing main flap (2) for installation in renovation. - The additional flap (1) can be equipped with a locking point (6) on the support frame of the shutter in the case of direct integration into the bay (3) or into an intermediate pre-frame (4). - The additional flap (1) can be directly joined to its neighbor by fitting (7) in the case of double hinged shutters.
[0007] Fig. 1 represents in axonometric projection the kinematics of the hinged shutter (2) and its complementary flap (1) in an intermediate solar protection position between the open and closed positions.
[0008] Figure 2 shows, in the intermediate sun protection position, three variants of this device, respectively from left to right: -Variant 1: Toilet seat (1) and shutter (2) made in a traditional way and intended to form a finished product or for installation in renovation. - Variant 2: Toilet seat (1) and shutter (2) made of corrugated sheet metal intended to form a finished product. - Variant 3: Toilet seat (1) and shutter (2) made from wooden sections or profiles intended to form a finished product.
[0009] Figure 3 represents, in axonometric projection, the open, intermediate (solar protection) and closed positions of a particular embodiment of the invention in the case of double hinged shutters made of corrugated sheet metal: The hinged shutter (2) and the drop leaf (1) can be made of interlocking corrugated sheets, with the additional drop leaf (1) integrated into the thickness of the shutter (2). The corrugated sheets of the main shutter (2) and its additional drop leaf (1) can be reinforced by crossbars. The upper crossbar of the flap (1) can be hinged directly on the flap (2) in order to facilitate the opening kinematics and the compactness of the assembly in the closed position. The lifting and support rod (5) of the additional flap (1) can rest on the crossbar of the hinged shutter when the additional flap (1) is open. The assembly can be locked in place by securing (6) the secondary flap in the open position to a peripheral subframe (4).
[0010] Fig. 4 designates in axonometric terms bay (3) and fittings (7) of twin flaps in the case of double hinged shutters.
[0011] With reference to Figures 1 to 4, the device comprises: A horizontally hinged supplementary flap (1) on a main hinged shutter (2). The assembly is integrated directly into the opening of a wall (3) or via a peripheral subframe (4). The flap is positioned by via a rod (5) supported on the main leaf. The assembly is locked in the sun protection position by means of a fitting between the flap and the shutter frame (6) or by fittings between the flaps themselves (7).
[0012] The device according to the invention is particularly intended for improving ranges of new hinged shutters and for improving existing hinged shutters by addition. The system is part of the search for improvement of existing buildings, as well as the design of new buildings subject to global warming.
Claims
Demands
1. Device for improving hinged shutters, allowing the conversion of said shutters into a solar protection tunnel, said device comprises a supplementary flap (1) hinged horizontally and arranged in the upper part of a main hinged shutter (2), the main shutter (2) and the supplementary flap (1) form a unit, characterized in that: - the supplementary flap (1) is stored vertically when the main shutter (2) is in the open or closed position, and - the supplementary flap (1) is positioned horizontally when the main shutter (2) is in an intermediate position perpendicular to a facade, the supplementary flap and the main flap create an enclosure of the opening (3) of the wall constituting a solar protection tunnel.
2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the assembly formed by the main hinged flap (2) and the complementary flap (1) forms a finished product.
3. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the assembly formed by the main hinged shutter (2) and the supplementary flap (1) is made up of an independent accessory forming the supplementary flap (1) mounted over an existing main shutter (2) for installation in renovation.
4. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the assembly formed by the main hinged shutter (2) and the complementary flap (1) is directly installed in the opening (3) of the wall.
5. Device according to claim 2 characterized in that the assembly formed by the main hinged flap (2) and the complementary flap (1) is installed in an intermediate pre-frame (4) in the case of finished product.
6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a lifting and support rod (5) of the supplementary flap (1), said rod (5) rests on the main flap (2) when the supplementary flap (1) is in a horizontal position.
7. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a locking point (6) for the toilet seat complementary (1) in open position, said locking point is located on the bay (3) of the wall.
8. Device according to claim 5 characterized in that it comprises a locking point (6) of the additional flap (1) in the open position, said locking point is located on the intermediate subframe (4).
9. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 characterized in that it comprises fittings (7) allowing the complementary flap (1) to be joined in a horizontal position to another complementary flap.