Shading device and method for manufacturing such a shading device

Abstract

Shading device The invention relates to a shading device (1) comprising, on the one hand, a base, (2) made of a hardened material and, on the other hand, at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) which each comprise an internal part, extending inside the base (2), and an external part (6) extending in line with the internal part (5), outside said base (2) and above said base (2). This shading device (1) is characterized in that the inner part (5) of said at least two flexible rods is embedded within the hardened material of the base (2) and in that it comprises at least one means for repelling (7, 7a, 7b) the outer part (6) of at least one flexible rod, this with respect to the outer part (6) of at least one other flexible rod or with respect to the base (2). Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 3

Description

Title of the invention: Shading device and method for manufacturing such a shading device. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shading device, a method for manufacturing such a shading device and a method for installing such a shading device.

[0002] This invention relates to the field of land-use planning and, more particularly, to the field of manufacturing devices designed to be installed in urban or rural environments and to provide shade for people. Prior art

[0003] We already know of shading devices which are configured to provide shade to people, particularly in urban environments.

[0004] In particular, document FR 3 132 314 discloses a shading device comprising a base extending along a vertical axis and having an internal volume for containing a plant growth substrate. This shading device also comprises flexible rods, each of which has, on the one hand, an internal portion extending inside the base and secured to it by means of fastening, and, on the other hand, an external portion extending beyond the internal portion of such a flexible rod, both outside and above the base. This device further comprises means for separating the external portion of the flexible rods from the vertical axis of extension of the base.

[0005] The fastening means, which secure the inner portion of the flexible rods to the base, comprise at least one plate, which is positioned inside the internal volume of the base, fixed within the internal volume of the base, and provided with holes through which the inner portion of the flexible rods passes. Such fastening means are complex to design, particularly because they include a plate whose dimensions must be adjusted to the base and whose holes must allow the passage and retention of the flexible rods. Furthermore, these fastening means (more specifically, said at least one plate) require the involvement of qualified personnel for their design and manufacture, in particular a metalworker or a locksmith.Furthermore, these methods of securing the components are complex to implement, given that it is necessary to secure such a plate and the base within the internal volume of that base.

[0006] As regards the spacing means, these comprise, on the one hand, a first set of cables whose cables are connected to the outer part of the flexible rods and, on the other hand, a system for tensioning the cables of this first set of cables, enabling traction to be applied to these cables and maintaining this tension. These spacing means are supplemented by a second set of cables whose cables connect the outer part of one flexible rod to the outer part of another flexible rod. This second set of cables makes it possible to prevent the maximum deformation of these flexible rods.

[0007] These spacing means are complex, include many elements (several sets of cables, tensioning system), require complex and delicate implementation (in particular for tensioning the cables of the first set of cables), do not allow for a permanent maintenance of the cables under tension, and require additional means to avoid excessive deformation of the flexible rods, in particular under the effect of the tensioning system and / or the weight of the vegetation.

[0008] The present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of prior art electromagnetic locking devices. Description of the invention

[0009] To this end, the invention relates to a shading device comprising, on the one hand, a base, which is made of a hardened material, and which has an internal volume intended to contain a plant growth substrate and, on the other hand, at least two flexible rods which each have an internal part, which extends inside the base, and which is attached to said base, and an external part which extends in line with the internal part of such a flexible rod, outside said base and above said base.This shading device is characterized in that the inner part of said at least two flexible rods is embedded within the hardened material of the base, while the shading device includes at least one repulsion means which is configured to repel the outer part of at least one flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods, this with respect to the outer part of at least one other flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods or with respect to the base.

[0010] According to a first type of embodiment, the base comprises, on the one hand, two parallel plates made of a hardened material and, on the other hand, connecting means which are configured to connect these two parallel plates to each other.

[0011] According to a first embodiment of this first type of embodiment, the internal part of at least one flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods is embedded inside a first plate among the two plates of the base, while said at least one repulsion means is configured to repel the outer part of said at least one flexible rod relative to a second plate among the two plates of the base.

[0012] According to a second embodiment of this first type of embodiment, on the one hand, the internal part of at least one first flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods is embedded inside a first plate among the two plates of the base, on the other hand, the internal part of at least one second flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods is embedded inside a second plate among the two plates of the base and, on the other hand again, said at least one repulsion means is configured to repel the external part of said at least one first flexible rod relative to the external part of said at least one second flexible rod.

[0013] According to a second type of embodiment, the base, on the one hand, extends along a substantially vertical axis, on the other hand, has the shape of a tube, which extends along said axis, and which has a tubular wall and, on the other hand, has a cross-section which is circular or polygonal.

[0014] In this second type of embodiment, on the one hand, the internal part of at least one first flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods is embedded inside the tubular wall, on the other hand, the internal part of at least one second flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods is embedded inside the tubular wall and, on the other hand again, said at least one repulsion means is configured to repel the external part of said at least one first flexible rod relative to the external part of said at least one second flexible rod.

[0015] According to another feature, said at least repulsion means comprises, on the one hand, a rigid bar which has a length which is greater than the distance between the inner part of said at least one first flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods and the inner part of said at least one second flexible rod among said at least two flexible rods and, on the other hand, fastening means which are configured to fix said rigid bar on the outer part of said at least one first flexible rod as well as on the outer part of said at least one second flexible rod.

[0016] The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a shading device having the characteristics described above. This manufacturing method comprises:

[0017] - a manufacturing step of a frame which comprises, on the one hand, a first a reinforcement component comprising a first set of a plurality of flexible rods, each of which has an internal and an external part, and a plurality of bars connected to the flexible rods of the first set of flexible rods, on the other on the one hand, a second part of reinforcement which includes a second set of a plurality of flexible rods which each include at least an internal part (or even an external part) as well as a plurality of bars connected to the flexible rods of the second set of flexible rods and, on the other hand, connecting elements which are configured to connect the first part of reinforcement and the second part of reinforcement;

[0018] - a first positioning step which consists of positioning the first part reinforcement, respectively the second part of reinforcement, inside a mold;

[0019] - a first casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material at inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part of the flexible rods of the first part of the reinforcement, respectively of the second part of the reinforcement, inside this hardenable material;

[0020] - a first hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing to harden the hardenable material for obtaining a first plate, respectively a second plate;

[0021] - a turning step which consists of turning over the armature as well as the first plate, respectively the second plate;

[0022] - a second positioning step which consists of positioning the second reinforcement part, respectively the first reinforcement part inside a mold;

[0023] - a second casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material at inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part of the flexible rods of the second part of the reinforcement, respectively of the first part of the reinforcement, inside this hardenable material;

[0024] - a second hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing to harden the hardenable material for obtaining a second plate, respectively a first plate, the first plate and the second plate defining a base.

[0025] Alternatively, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing a shading device which comprises:

[0026] - a manufacturing step of a tubular frame which comprises, on the one hand, a plurality of flexible rods, each comprising an internal part and an external part, and, on the other hand, a plurality of connecting elements that are integral with the internal part of said flexible rods;

[0027] - a positioning step which consists of positioning at least the inner part flexible rods and connecting elements of said tubular reinforcement, this inside a mold which has two coaxial and spaced tubular walls;

[0028] - a casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part of the flexible rods as well as the connecting elements of the tubular frame inside this hardenable material;

[0029] - a hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing the material to harden hardenable for obtaining a tubular wall of a tube defining a base.

[0030] Finally, the invention relates to a method for installing a shading device on site. This installation method is characterized by the fact that, on the one hand, the shading device has the characteristics described above and / or is obtained by implementing the manufacturing process as described above and, on the other hand, the installation method comprises an implantation step which consists of implanting the shading device on site and, subsequently, a repulsion step which consists of repelling the external part of at least one flexible rod that the first reinforcement part comprises and whose internal part is embedded in the first wall in a hardened material, this with respect to, as the case may be, the second wall or with respect to the external part of at least one other flexible rod that the second reinforcement part comprises and whose internal part is embedded in the second wall in a hardened material.

[0031] Alternatively, the invention relates to a method of installing a shading device on site, characterized in that, on the one hand, the shading device has the characteristics described above and / or is obtained by implementing the manufacturing process as described above and, on the other hand, the installation method comprises an implantation step which consists of implanting the shading device on site and, subsequently, a repulsion step which consists of pushing back the external part of at least one flexible rod of the tubular frame and whose internal part is embedded in the tubular wall of the tube defining the base, this in relation to the external part of at least one other flexible rod of the tubular frame and whose internal part is embedded in the tubular wall of the tube defining the base. Summary of the invention

[0032] Thus, the invention relates to a shading device comprising a base and at least two flexible rods, the inner part of which is embedded within the hardened material of the base. These features advantageously facilitate the manufacture of such a shading device, improve the connection between the flexible rods and the base, increase the strength of the shading device, and eliminate the need for specialized labor, particularly from a locksmith or metalworker.

[0033] The shading device includes repulsion means which are simple in design, quick and effective in implementation, and make it possible to guarantee both the positioning that ensures the permanent maintenance of the external parts of the flexible rods in this position

[0034] The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a shading device. This method comprises steps (in particular, manufacturing a frame, pouring a hardenable material into a mold in which the frame is positioned, and hardening the hardenable material) which have the advantages of being carried out in a factory, using well-established and easy-to-implement technologies, and enabling the rapid and industrial production of such a shading device, again without requiring specialized labor. These steps also allow for the prefabrication of a large part of such a shading device in a factory. Brief description of the drawings

[0035] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent during the following description relating to embodiments which are given only by way of indicative and non-limiting examples.

[0036] Understanding this description will be facilitated by referring to the drawings attached in the appendix, in which

[0037] [Fig-1] is a schematic side view of a shading device which is according to the invention and which conforms to a first embodiment of a first type of embodiment.

[0038] [Fig.2] is a schematic and side view of a shading device which is according to the invention and which conforms to a second embodiment of the first type of embodiment.

[0039] [Fig.3] is a schematic and perspective view of a shading device which is according to the invention, which is illustrated [Fig.2], and which conforms to the second embodiment of the first type of embodiment.

[0040] [Fig.4] is a schematic and perspective view of a shading device which is according to the invention and which conforms to a variant embodiment of the second embodiment of the first type of embodiment.

[0041] [Fig.5] is a schematic, perspective and detailed view of a repulsion means included in the shading device according to the invention.

[0042] [Fig.6] is a schematic, perspective and detailed view of means for securing the external part of at least two flexible rods of the shading device according to the invention.

[0043] [Fig.7] is a schematic and side view of a shading device which is according to the invention and which conforms to a second type of embodiment.

[0044] [Fig.8] is a schematic and top view of a shading device which is according to the invention, and which conforms to the second type of embodiment.

[0045] [Fig. 9] is a schematic and perspective view of a shading device obtained by implementing the manufacturing process according to the invention. Detailed description

[0046] With reference in particular to the aforementioned figures, the present invention relates to the field of land-use planning and, more particularly, to the field of manufacturing devices designed to be installed in urban or rural environments and to provide shade for people.

[0047] The invention relates, then, to a shading device 1 which is configured to provide shade to people, in particular to passers-by.

[0048] This shading device 1 includes a base 2 which is made of a hardened material (more particularly of concrete or similar) and which includes an internal volume 20 intended to contain a plant growth substrate S.

[0049] This base 2 is configured to be positioned on the ground 12 (in particular directly on the ground surface, for example on earth or on a paving, asphalt or other type of surface), on a foundation (at least partly buried), or to be at least partly buried.

[0050] This shading device 1 further comprises at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) which each comprise an internal part 5, which extends inside the base 2, and which is integral with said base 2.

[0051] Said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) also each comprise an external part 6 which extends in the continuation of the internal part 5 of such a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), this outside said base 2 as well as above said base 2.

[0052] These flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) can be made of a metallic material (more particularly steel, especially galvanized or stainless), a polymer material, a composite material (more particularly containing glass fibers or other) or other.

[0053] According to the invention, the inner portion 5 of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded within the hardened material of the base 2, while the shading device 1 comprises at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) configured to repel the outer portion 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) from among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), this with respect to the outer portion 6 of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b; 3, 3a, 3b) from among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) or with respect to the base 2.

[0054] According to a first type of embodiment, said base 2 comprises, on the one hand, two parallel plates (21; 22) made of a hardened material and, on the other hand, connecting means 23 which are configured to connect these two parallel plates (21; 22) to each other.

[0055] Thus, in this first type of embodiment, the base 2 comprises two parallel plates (21; 22), in particular a first plate 21 and a second plate 22, which is parallel to the first plate 21.

[0056] These two parallel plates (21; 22) are spaced apart 21 from each other 22, so as to define the internal volume 20 as mentioned above.

[0057] In addition, this base 2 comprises a frame 24 which includes, on the one hand, a first frame part 240, which extends inside the first plate 21, and which includes at least the internal part 5 of at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) as well as at least one bar 241, which forms an angle (in particular a right angle) with said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), and which is integral with said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), on the other hand, a second frame part 242, which extends inside the second plate 22, and which includes at least the internal part 5 of at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) among the said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b;4, 4a, 4b) as well as at least one bar 243, which forms an angle (in particular a right angle) with said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b), and which is integral with said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b), and, on the other hand, the connecting means 23, which are then configured to connect the first part of the reinforcement 240 and the second part of the reinforcement 242, and which are integral with said first part of the reinforcement 240 as well as with said second part of the reinforcement 242. ;

[0058] Such connecting means 23 may consist of rods, bars or pins.

[0059] As mentioned above, the shading device 1 comprises, on the one hand, at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) which each have an internal part 5 and an external part 6 and, on the other hand, at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) which is configured to repel the external part 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) from among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), this with respect to the external part 6 of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b; 3, 3a, 3b) from among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) or in relation to base 2.

[0060] In this regard, it will be noted that a first embodiment of this first type of embodiment has been illustrated [Fig. 1] and concerns a shading device 1 in which the internal part 5 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 among the two plates (21; 22) of the base 2, more particularly within the hardened material of this first plate 21 of the base 2. The external part 6 of said at least one such flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) extends, then, in the continuation of the internal part 5 of such a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), outside said base 2 as well as above said base 2 (more particularly outside the first plate 21 of said base 2 and above this first plate 21 of said base 2).

[0061] According to this first embodiment illustrated [Fig. 1], said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) is configured to repel the external part 6 of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) and whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2, this with respect to the base 2, more particularly with respect to the second plate 22 of the base 2 among the two plates (21; 22) of the base 2.

[0062] In this regard, it will be noted that, in this first embodiment, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises, on the one hand, a rigid bar 70 (in particular telescopic) which has a length greater than the distance between the second plate 22 and the internal part 5 of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) and, on the other hand, fastening means 71. These fastening means 71 are configured to fix said rigid bar 70, on the one hand, to the external part 6 of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) which is among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) and whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 and, on the other hand, to the second plate 22 among the two plates (21; 22) of base 2.

[0063] In this regard, it will be noted that such fastening means 71 may include, on the one hand, a fastening plate 710 which has at least one through hole 711 which is traversed by the external part 6 of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), on the other hand, a fastening flange 712 which is configured to fix such an external part 6 of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) on the fastening plate 710 and, on the other hand, a fastening system 713 (in particular in the form of a bolt or the like) which is configured to fix the rigid bar 70 on the fastening plate 710.

[0064] According to a particular embodiment, the mounting plate 710 may include, on the one hand, a first lateral wing which receives the mounting flange 712, on the other hand, a second lateral wing which receives the mounting system 713 and, on the other hand, a central wing, which is interposed between the first lateral wing and the second lateral wing, from which said first lateral wing and said second lateral wing extend, and which includes said at least one through hole 711. Such a mounting plate 710 may adopt a "Z" shape.

[0065] A particular embodiment of this first embodiment of this first type of embodiment consists in the shading device 1 comprising a plurality of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) which each have, on the one hand, an internal part 5 which is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 among the two plates (21; 22) of the base 2, more particularly inside the hardened material of this first plate 21 of the base 2 and, on the other hand, an external part 6 which extends in the continuation of the internal part 5 of such a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), outside said base 2 as well as above said base 2 (more particularly outside the first plate 21 of said base 2 and above this first plate 21 of said base 2).The shading device 1 then includes a plurality of repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) which are configured, each, to repel the outer part 6 of at least one of the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) from the second plate 22 of the base 2. .

[0066] A second embodiment of this first type of embodiment has been illustrated in Figures 2 to 4 and relates to a shading device 1 in which, on the one hand, the internal part 5 of at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 among the two plates (21; 22) of the base 2. On the other hand, in this shading device 1, the internal part 5 of at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the second plate 22 of the base 2 among the two plates (21; 22) of the base 2.

[0067] Furthermore, in this shading device 1, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) is configured to repel the outer part 6 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) which is among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and whose inner part 5 is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2, this with respect to the outer part 6 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) which is among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and whose inner part 5 is embedded inside the second plate 22 of the base 2.

[0068] In this regard, it will be noted that, in this second embodiment, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) again comprises a rigid bar 70 (in particular telescopic) which has a length greater than the distance between, on the one hand, the internal part 5 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) which is among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and which is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 and, on the other hand, the internal part 5 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) which is among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and which is embedded inside the second plate 22 of the base 2. On the other hand, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises fastening means 71 which are configured to fix said rigid bar 70, on the one hand, on the external part 6 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) which is among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a; 4b) and whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 and, on the other hand, on the external part 6 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) which is among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the second plate 22 of the base 2.

[0069] In this regard, it will be noted that such fastening means 71 may include, on the one hand, a fastening plate 710 which has at least one through hole 711 which is traversed by the external part 6, as the case may be, of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b), on the other hand, a fastening flange 712 which is configured to fix such an external part 6 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) on the fastening plate 710 and, on the other hand, a fastening system 713 (in particular in the form of a bolt or the like) which is configured to fix the rigid bar 70 on the fastening plate 710.

[0070] According to a particular embodiment, the mounting plate 710 may include, on the one hand, a first lateral wing which receives the mounting flange 712, on the other hand, a second lateral wing which receives the mounting system 713 and, on the other hand, a central wing, which is interposed between the first lateral wing and the second lateral wing, from which said first lateral wing and said second lateral wing extend, and which includes said at least one through hole 711. Such a mounting plate 710 may adopt a "Z" shape.

[0071] A particular embodiment of this second embodiment of this first type of embodiment consists in the fact that the shading device 1 comprises a first set of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) which each have, on the one hand, an internal part 5 which is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 between the two plates (21; 22) of the base 2 (more particularly inside the hardened material of the first plate 21 of the base 2) and, on the other hand, an external part 6 which extends in the continuation of the internal part 5 of such a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), outside said base 2 as well as above said base 2 (more particularly outside this first plate 21 of said base 2 and above this first plate 21 of said base 2).

[0072] This shading device 1 also comprises a second set of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) which each have, on the one hand, an internal part 5, which is embedded inside the second plate 22 of the base 2 among the two plates (21; 22) of the base 2 (more particularly inside the hardened material of the second plate 22 of the base 2) and, on the other hand, an external part 6 which extends in the continuation of the internal part 5 of such a flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b), outside said base 2 as well as above said base 2 (more particularly outside this second plate 22 of said base 2 and above this second plate 22 of said base 2).

[0073] According to this variant, the shading device 1 may include a plurality of repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) which are configured, each, to repel the outer part 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) of the first set of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), this with respect to the outer part 6 of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) of the second set of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

[0074] In this regard, it will be observed that such a repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) can, then, comprise a rigid bar 70 (in particular telescopic) which has a length which is greater than the distance between, on the one hand, the internal part 5 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) of the first set of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, the internal part 5 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) of the second set of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).Furthermore, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) includes fastening means 71 which are configured to fix said rigid bar 70 to the external part 6 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) of the first set of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) as well as to the external part 6 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) of the second set of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b). It will be noted that these fastening means 71 may have the characteristics described above (fixing plate 710, through hole 711, fixing flange 712, fixing system 713).

[0075] According to another feature of this first type of embodiment (and according to the first embodiment, or even the second embodiment described above), on the one hand, the internal part 5 of at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2 and, on the other hand, the shading device 1 includes fastening means 8 which are configured to fasten the external part 6 of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) which are among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2.

[0076] Additionally (and according to the second embodiment of this first type of embodiment described above), on the one hand, the internal part 5 of at least two flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the second plate 22 of the base 2 and, on the other hand, the shading device 1 includes fastening means 8 which are configured to fasten the external part 6 of said at least two flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) which are among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the second plate 22 of the base 2.

[0077] In this regard, it will be noted that the fastening means 8 comprise an elongated element 80 (more particularly in the form of a profile, in particular a metallic one, more specifically a sheet metal bent into the shape of a "U") which has at least two through holes 81 which are each traversed by the external part 6 of one of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), more particularly whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2, respectively of the second plate 22 of the base 2. Such an external part 6 can be force-engaged through such a through hole 81 and / or be fixed (in particular by gluing or welding) onto the elongated element 80.

[0078] Alternatively, the fastening means 8 may comprise, on the one hand, an elongated element 80 (more particularly metallic, synthetic or composite, for example in the form of a round and / or hollow profile) and, on the other hand, fastening means (more particularly in the form of a weld or an adhesive) which are configured to ensure a fastening of said elongated element 80 on the external part 6 of at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) the internal part 5 of which is embedded inside the first plate 21 of the base 2, respectively of the second plate 22 of the base 2.

[0079] As mentioned above, the repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) include fastening means 71 which comprise, on the one hand, a fastening plate 710 which has at least one through hole 711, on the other hand, a fastening flange 712 and, on the other hand, a fastening system 713.

[0080] In this regard, it will be observed that, according to a particular embodiment, on the one hand, said fixing plate 710 is constituted by a part of the long element 80 which the fixing means 8 comprise, on the other hand, said at least one through hole 711, which the fixing plate 710 comprises, is constituted by at least one through hole 81 which the long element 80 comprises.

[0081] In such a case, said fixing flange 712 is configured to fix the external part 6, as the case may be, of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) on said long element 80. Alternatively or additionally, the fixing system 713 is configured to fix said at least one rigid bar 70 on said long element 80.

[0082] The said fastening means 8 may, then, comprise, on the one hand, at least one such fixing plate 710 (or even a plurality of fixing plates 710) and, on the other hand, at least one such fixing flange 712 (or even a plurality of fixing flanges 712).

[0083] According to a second type of embodiment illustrated in figures 7 and 8, said base 2, on the one hand, extends along a substantially vertical X axis, on the other hand, has the shape of a tube 25, which extends along said X axis, and which has a tubular wall 250 and, on the other hand, has a cross-section which is circular or polygonal (in particular square).

[0084] In addition, said base 2 comprises a tubular frame 26 which includes, on the one hand, a plurality of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a; 4b) which each include an internal part 5 (which extends inside the tubular wall 250 of the tube 25) and an external part 6 (which extends in the continuation of the internal part 5 of such a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), this outside said base 2 as well as above said base 2) and, on the other hand, a plurality of connecting elements which are integral with the internal part 5 of said flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b);

[0085] In a shading device 1 conforming to this second embodiment, on the one hand, the internal part 5 of at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the tubular wall 250, on the other hand, the internal part 5 of at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is also embedded inside the tubular wall 250 and, furthermore, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) is configured to repel the external part 6 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) (which is among said at at least two flexible rods 3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b and whose internal part 5 is embedded inside the tubular wall 250) relative to the external part 6 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) (which is among said at least two flexible rods 3, 3a, 3b;4, 4a, 4b and whose internal part 5 is also embedded inside the tubular wall 250). ;

[0086] According to a first embodiment, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises, on the one hand, an annular ring 72 which has a diameter (more particularly an internal diameter) which is greater than the distance between the internal part 5 of two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, fastening means 73 which are configured to fix the annular ring 72 on the external part 6 of the two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

[0087] Such fastening means 73 may include, on the one hand, a fastening plate 730 which has at least one through hole 731 which is traversed by the outer part 6 of a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), on the other hand, a fastening flange 732 which is configured to fix such an outer part 6 of such a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) on the fastening plate 730 and, on the other hand, a fastening system 733 (in particular in the form of a bolt or the like) which is configured to fix the annular ring 72, this on the fastening plate 730.

[0088] According to a particular embodiment, on the one hand, the shading device 1 comprises at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), each of which has an internal portion 5 embedded within the tubular wall 250, while the internal portions 5 of these at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) are arranged in a circle or in a polygon, and, on the other hand, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises an annular ring 72, which has a diameter (more particularly an internal diameter) that is greater, as the case may be, than the diameter of the circle in which the internal portions 5 of said at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) are arranged or than the diameter of a circle inscribed in the interior of the polygon according to which the internal parts 5 of said at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) are arranged.Said at least one repulsion means (7, 7A, 7b) further comprises fastening means 73 which are configured to fix the annular crown 72 on the external part 6 of said at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

[0089] It will be noted that these fastening means 73 can have the characteristics described above (fixing plate 730, through hole 731, fixing flange 732, fastening system 733).

[0090] According to a second embodiment not shown, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) may comprise, on the one hand, a rigid bar 70 (in particular telescopic) having a length greater than the distance between the inner part 5 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and the inner part 5 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, fastening means 71 configured to fix said rigid bar 70 to the outer part 6 of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) as well as to the outer part 6 of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b).

[0091] Such fastening means 71 may have the characteristics described above. In particular, such fastening means 71 may comprise, on the one hand, a mounting plate 710 which has at least one through hole 711 which is traversed by the external part 6 of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), on the other hand, a fixing flange 712 which is configured to fix such external part 6 of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) on the fixing plate 710 and, on the other hand again, a fixing system 713 (in particular in the form of a bolt or similar) which is configured to fix the rigid bar 70 on the fixing plate 710.

[0092] In a manner similar or identical to that described above, the mounting plate (710; 730) may then comprise, on the one hand, a first lateral wing that receives the mounting flange (712; 732), on the other hand, a second lateral wing that receives the mounting system (713; 733), and, on the other hand, a central wing, which is interposed between the first lateral wing and the second lateral wing, from which said first lateral wing and said second lateral wing extend, and which comprises said at least one through hole (711; 731). Such a mounting plate (710; 730) may be Z-shaped.

[0093] An additional feature relates to the fact that the shading device 1 may also include support means 10 for vegetation V. These support means 10 for vegetation V, on the one hand, are configured to constitute a support on which such vegetation V rests, or even to which such vegetation V is attached (more particularly during the growth of this vegetation V), on the other hand, are positioned above or below (as seen [Fig.4]) the external part 6 of said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and are made attached to this external part 6 of said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and / or attachment means 8 as described above. Such means supporting vegetation can take the form of at least one wire, net, trellis, tarpaulin or similar.

[0094] According to another feature, the shading device 1 may also include means for training vegetation V 11 which are configured to ensure the training of this vegetation V.

[0095] According to a first embodiment illustrated [Fig. 4], such means for training vegetation V 11 comprise, on the one hand, the external part 6 of at least one flexible stem (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, fastening means configured to fasten vegetation V and this external part 6 of said at least one flexible stem (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

[0096] Alternatively or (and preferably) additionally, such means for training vegetation V 11 comprise, on the one hand, at least one training element (more specifically in the form of a trellis wire, net, trellis or similar) which has a first end which is fixed to the ground 12 thus of a second end, which is opposite to the first end, and which is attached to the external part 6 of at least one flexible stem (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and / or which is attached to the fastening means 8 and, on the other hand, to the fastening means which are configured to fasten the vegetation V and said at least one trellising organ.

[0097] According to a particular embodiment, the trellising means 11 of vegetation V comprise, on the one hand, at least two trellising elements, each of which takes the form of a trellis wire having a first end which is fixed to the ground 12 and a second end, which is opposite to the first end, and which is attached to the outer part 6 of one of the flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and / or fastening means 8 and, on the other hand, an additional trellising element, which takes the form of a net or a trellis, which extends between the ground 12 and the outer part 6 of said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b;4, 4a, 4b) and / or the means of securing 8 and, on the other hand, means of fixing said additional trellising element (which take the form of a net or a trellis) on said at least two trellising elements (which each take the form of a trellising wire). ;

[0098] The present invention also relates to at least one method for manufacturing a shading device 1 which has at least some of the characteristics described above. It will be noted that this manufacturing method is at least partially implemented in a factory.

[0099] A first manufacturing process then comprises:

[0100] - a manufacturing step of a frame 24 which (as mentioned above) comprises, on the one hand, a first reinforcement part 240 which includes a first set of a plurality of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) which each include an internal part 5 (with reference to the part of such a flexible rod 3, 3a, 3b which will be embedded inside a first plate 21 as mentioned above and below) and an external part 6 (with reference to the part of such a flexible rod 3, 3a, 3b which will extend outside such a first plate 21) as well as a plurality of bars 241 connected to the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) of the first set of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) (more particularly of this first reinforcement part 240), on the other hand, a second reinforcement part 242 which includes a second set of a plurality of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) which each comprise at least one internal part 5 (with reference to the part of such a flexible rod 4, 4a,4b which will be embedded inside a second plate 22 as mentioned above and below), or even an external part 6 (referring to the part of such a flexible rod 4, 4a, 4b which will extend outside such a second plate 22), as well as a plurality of bars 243 connected to the flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) of the second, assembly of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) (more particularly of this second part of reinforcement 242) and, on the other hand, connecting means 23 (more particularly in the form of rods, bars or pins) which are configured to connect the first part of reinforcement 240 and the second part of reinforcement 242;

[0101] - a first positioning step which consists of positioning the first part reinforcement 240, respectively the second part of reinforcement 242, inside a mold;

[0102] - a first casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material at inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part 5 of the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) of the first part of reinforcement 240, respectively of the second part of reinforcement 242, inside this hardenable material;

[0103] - a first hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing the hardenable material for obtaining a first plate 21, respectively a second plate 22;

[0104] - a turning step which consists of turning over the frame 24 as well as the first plate 21, respectively the second plate 22;

[0105] - a second positioning step which consists of positioning the second reinforcement part 242, respectively the first reinforcement part 240 inside a mold;

[0106] - a second casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material at inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part 5 of the flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b; 3, 3a, 3b) of the second part of reinforcement 242, respectively of the first part of reinforcement 240, inside this hardenable material;

[0107] - a second hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing to harden the hardenable material for obtaining a second plate 22, respectively a first plate 21, the first plate 21 and the second plate 22 defining a base 2.

[0108] This first manufacturing process allows obtaining a shading device 1 conforming to the first type of embodiment described above (in particular the first and second embodiments of this first type of embodiment).

[0109] Additionally, in this first manufacturing process, the manufacturing step of the reinforcement 24 includes a joining step which consists of joining the external part 6 to at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) which at least the first part of the reinforcement 240 comprises. Such joining is ensured by means of the joining means 8 mentioned above.

[0110] According to another feature and as mentioned above, the second reinforcement part 242 comprises the plurality of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) which each comprise the internal part 5 as well as an external part 6.

[0111] In such a case, in the first manufacturing process, the manufacturing step of the reinforcement 24 also includes a joining step which consists of joining the external part 6 to at least two flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) that the second part of the reinforcement 242 comprises. Here again, such joining is ensured by means of the joining means 8 mentioned above.

[0112] Alternatively, or preferably additionally, in such a case, the manufacturing step of the frame 24 includes a temporary joining step consisting of temporarily joining the outer portion 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) included in the first frame portion 240 and the outer portion 6 of at least one flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) included in the second frame portion 242. Such joining can be ensured at least during the manufacturing of the shading device 1 (in accordance with the manufacturing process described above), during its storage, during its transport, and at least at the beginning of its installation on site. This temporary joining step can be carried out by means of temporary joining means 9, which may be in the form of a joining clamp or the like.Such an association clamp comprises, on the one hand, two jaws which each have, opposite each other, at least two housings for receiving an external part 6 of a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, means for fixing (in particular by clamping, more particularly in the form of at least one bolt or similar) these jaws onto these flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

[0113] The first manufacturing process may, again, consist, on the one hand, of defining (more particularly in the factory) an internal volume 20 (as mentioned above) between the first plate 21 and the second plate 22, on the other hand, of filling at least a part of the internal volume 20 with a plant growth substrate S (in the factory or at a nursery), on the other hand, of sowing or planting (in the factory or at a nursery) vegetation V inside the plant growth substrate S and, on the other hand, of ensuring the growth of this vegetation V, this before final installation on a site (in the factory or at a nursery).

[0114] The invention also relates to a second method of manufacturing a shading device 1 which comprises:

[0115] - a manufacturing step of a tubular frame 26 which comprises, on the one hand, a plurality of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a; 4b) each comprising an internal part 5 and an external part 6 and, on the other hand, a plurality of elements of connection which are integral with the internal part 5 of said flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b);

[0116] - a positioning step which consists of positioning at least the inner part 5 of the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and the connecting elements of said tubular reinforcement 26, this inside a mold which has two coaxial and spaced tubular walls;

[0117] - a casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part 5 of the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) as well as the connecting elements of the tubular reinforcement 26 inside this hardenable material;

[0118] - a hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing the material to harden hardenable for obtaining a tubular wall 250 of a tube 25 defining a base 2.

[0119] This second manufacturing process allows obtaining a shading device 1 conforming to the second type of embodiment described above.

[0120] In this second manufacturing process, the manufacturing step of the tubular frame 26 may include a temporary association step which consists of temporarily associating the external part 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) of the tubular frame 26 and the external part 6 of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) of the tubular frame 26.

[0121] In addition, this second manufacturing process can also consist, on the one hand, of defining an internal volume 20 inside the tube 25 of the base 2, on the other hand, of filling at least a part of the internal volume 20 with a plant growth substrate S, on the other hand, of sowing or planting vegetation V inside the plant growth substrate S and, on the other hand, of ensuring the growth of this vegetation V, this before final installation on a site.

[0122] The invention also relates to at least one method of installing a shading device 1 on site.

[0123] According to this installation method, the shading device 1 has at least some of the characteristics described above and / or is obtained by implementing the first or second manufacturing method as described above.

[0124] A first installation method comprises an implantation step consisting of installing the shading device 1 (obtained by implementing the first manufacturing process and / or conforming to the first embodiment) on site and, subsequently, a repulsion step consisting of pushing back the outer part 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), which is part of the first reinforcement section 240 and whose inner part 5 is embedded in the first plate 21 in a hardened material, this with respect to, as the case may be, the second plate 22 or with respect to the outer part 6 by at least another flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) which the second part of the reinforcement 242 comprises and whose internal part 6 is embedded in the second plate 22 in a hardened material.

[0125] Such a repulsion step can be implemented through said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) mentioned above.

[0126] As mentioned above, the manufacturing process includes a step of temporarily associating the outer part 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) that the first reinforcement part 240 comprises and the outer part 6 of at least one flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) that the second reinforcement part 242 comprises.

[0127] In this regard, it will be observed that the installation process then includes, between the implantation step and the repulsion step, a dissociation step which consists of dissociating the external part 6 from at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) which the first part of the reinforcement 240 comprises and the external part 6 from at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) which the second part of the reinforcement 242 comprises.

[0128] This dissociation step is ensured by removing the temporary association means 9, more particularly the aforementioned association clamp.

[0129] A second installation method includes an implantation step which consists of implanting the shading device 1 (obtained by the implementation of the second manufacturing process and / or conforming to the second type of embodiment) on site and, subsequently, a repulsion step which consists of pushing back the external part 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) of the tubular frame 26 and whose internal part 5 is embedded in the tubular wall 250 of the tube 25 defining the base 2, this in relation to the external part 6 of at least another flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) of the tubular frame 26 and whose internal part 5 is embedded in the tubular wall 250 of the tube 25 defining the base 2.

[0130] Such a repulsion step can, again, be implemented through said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) mentioned above.

[0131] As mentioned above, the manufacturing process includes a temporary association step which consists of temporarily associating the external part 6 of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) of the tubular frame 26 and the external part 6 of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) of the tubular frame 26.

[0132] In this regard, it will be observed that the installation process then includes, between the implantation step and the repulsion step, a dissociation step which consists of dissociating the external part 6 from at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) that the tubular frame 26 comprises and the external part 6 from at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) that said tubular frame 26 comprises.

[0133] This dissociation step is ensured by removing the temporary association means 9, more particularly the aforementioned association clamp.

Claims

Demands

1. A shading device (1) comprising, on the one hand, a base (2), which is made of a hardened material, and which has an internal volume (20) intended to contain a plant growth substrate (S) and, on the other hand, at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) each comprising an internal portion (5), which extends inside the base (2), and which is integral with said base (2), and an external portion (6) which extends in line with the internal portion (5) of such a flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), outside said base (2) and above said base (2), - characterized in that the internal portion (5) of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded within the hardened material of the base (2) while the shading device (1) includes at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) which is configured to repel the outer part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b;4, 4a, 4b) among the said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), this in relation to the external part (6) of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b; 3, 3a, 3b) among the said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) or in relation to the base (2).;

2. A shading device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (2) comprises, on the one hand, two parallel plates (21; 22) made of a hardened material and, on the other hand, connecting means (23) which are configured to connect these two parallel plates (21; 22) to each other.

3. A shading device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, on the one hand, the inner part (5) of at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside a first plate (21) among the two plates (21; 22) of the base (2), on the other hand, the inner part (5) of at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside a second plate (22) among the two plates (21; 22) of the base (2), and, on the other hand, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) is configured to repel the outer part (6) of said at least a first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), this by relative to the external part (6) of said at least a second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b).

4. A shading device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the inner part (5) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) is embedded inside a first plate (21) among the two plates (21; 22) of the base (2) while said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) is configured to repel the outer part (6) of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), this with respect to a second plate (22) among the two plates (21; 22) of the base (2).

5. A shading device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises, on the one hand, a rigid bar (70) which has a length which is greater than the distance between the second plate (22) and the inner part (5) of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, fastening means (71) which are configured to fix said rigid bar (70) on the outer part (6) of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) as well as on the second plate (22) among the two plates (21; 22).

6. A shading device (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, on the one hand, the inner part (5) of at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the first plate (21) of the base (2), respectively inside the second plate (22) of the base (2), and, on the other hand, the shading device (1) comprises fastening means (8) which are configured to fasten the outer part (6) of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) which are among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b). 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and whose internal part (5) is embedded inside the first plate (21), respectively of the second plate (22).

7. A shading device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the fastening means (8) comprise an elongated element (80) having at least two through holes (81) through which each hole is passed by the outer part (6) of one of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b), the part of which internal (5) is embedded inside the first plate (21) of the base (2), respectively of the second plate (22) of the base (2).

8. A shading device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the fastening means (8) comprise, on the one hand, a long element (80) and, on the other hand, fastening means which are configured to ensure a fastening of said long element (80) on the external part (6) of at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) the internal part (5) of which is embedded inside the first plate (21) of the base (2), respectively of the second plate (22) of the base (2).

9. A shading device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (2), on the one hand, extends along a substantially vertical axis (X), on the other hand, has the form of a tube (25), which extends along said axis (X), and which has a tubular wall (250) and, on the other hand, has a cross-section which is circular or polygonal.

10. A shading device (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, on the one hand, the inner part (5) of at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the tubular wall (250), on the other hand, the inner part (5) of at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) is embedded inside the tubular wall (250), and, on the other hand, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) is configured to repel the outer part (6) of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) relative to the external part (6) of said at least a second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b).

11. A shading device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises, on the one hand, an annular ring (72) which has a diameter which is greater than the distance between the inner part (5) of two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, fastening means (73) which are configured to fix the annular ring (72) on the outer part (6) of the two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

12. A shading device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that, on the one hand, it comprises at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) each comprising an internal portion (5) embedded within the tubular wall (250), while the internal portions (5) of these at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) are arranged in a circle or polygon, and, furthermore, said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises an annular ring (72) having a diameter greater than, as the case may be, the diameter of the circle in which the internal portions (5) of said at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) are arranged, or the diameter of a circle inscribed within the polygon in which the internal portions (5) of said at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) are arranged, as well as fastening means (73) which are configured to fix the annular crown (72) on the external part (6) of said at least three flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

13. A shading device (1) according to any one of claims 3 or 10, characterized in that said at least one repulsion means (7, 7a, 7b) comprises, on the one hand, a rigid bar (70) having a length greater than the distance between the inner part (5) of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and the inner part (5) of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand, fastening means (71) configured to fix said rigid bar (70) to the outer part (6) of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) as well as on the external part (6) of said at least a second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b).

14. A shading device (1) according to claim 5 or 11 or 12 or 13, characterized in that the fastening means (71; 73) comprise, on the one hand, a fastening plate (710; 730) having at least one through hole (711; 731) through which passes the outer portion (6), as the case may be, of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b), and on the other hand, a fastening flange (712; 732) configured to fix such an outer portion (6), as the case may be, of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one first flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) or of said at least one second flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) on the mounting plate (710; 730) and, on the other hand, a fixing system (713; 733) which is configured to fix, as appropriate, the rigid bar (70) or the annular ring (72), this on the fixing plate (710; 730).

15. Shading device (1) according to claims 7 and 14, characterized in that, on the one hand, the fixing plate (710) is constituted by a part of the long element (80) which the fastening means (8) comprise, on the other hand, said at least one through hole (711), which the fixing plate (710) comprises, is constituted by at least one through hole (81) which the long element (80) comprises.

16. A shading device (1) according to claim 1 or claim 6, characterized in that it comprises support means (10) for vegetation (V), on the one hand, which are configured to constitute a support on which vegetation (V) rests, on the other hand, which are positioned above or below the outer part (6) of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and which are made integral to this outer part (6) of said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) or means of making them integral (8) and, on the other hand, which take the form of a net, a trellis or at least one wire.

17. A shading device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for trellising vegetation (V), on the one hand, which are configured to ensure the trellising of this vegetation (V) and, on the other hand, which comprise the external part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) as well as means for securing the vegetation (V) and this external part (6) of said at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b).

18. A shading device (1) according to claim 1 or claim 6, characterized in that it comprises means (11) for training vegetation (V), on the one hand, which are configured to train this vegetation (V), on the other hand, which comprise at least one training member having a first end fixed to the ground (12) and a second end, which is opposite the first end, and which is integral with the outer part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) among said at least two flexible stems (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) or which is attached to the means of attachment (8) and, furthermore, which include means of attachment which are configured to attach the vegetation (V) and said at least one trellising organ.

19. A method for manufacturing a shading device (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 8, said manufacturing method comprises: - a step of manufacturing a frame (24) which comprises, on the one hand, a first frame part (240) which comprises a first set of a plurality of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) each comprising an internal part (5) and an external part (6) as well as a plurality of bars (241) connected to the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b) of the first set of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b), on the other hand, a second frame part (242) which comprises a second set of a plurality of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) each comprising at least one internal part (5) as well as a plurality of bars (243) connected to the flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) of the second set of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) and, on the other hand,connecting means (23) which are configured to connect the first part of the reinforcement (240) and the second part of the reinforcement (242); - a first positioning step which consists of positioning the first part of the reinforcement (240), respectively the second part of the reinforcement (242), inside a mold; - a first casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part (5) of the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) of the first part of the reinforcement (240), respectively of the second part of the reinforcement (242), inside this hardenable material; - a first hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing the hardenable material to harden to obtain a first plate (21), respectively a second plate (22); - a turning step which consists of turning over the frame (24) as well as the first plate (21),respectively the second plate (22); - a second positioning step which consists of positioning the second reinforcement part (242), respectively the first reinforcement part (240) inside a mold; - a second casting step which consists of pouring a hardenable material inside the mold, so as to embed the internal part (5) of the flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b; 3, 3a, 3b) of the second part of the reinforcement (242), respectively of the first part of the reinforcement (240), inside this hardenable material; - a second hardening step which consists of hardening or allowing the hardenable material to harden to obtain a second plate (22), respectively a first plate (21), the first plate (21) and the second plate (22) defining a base (2).

20. Method of manufacturing a shading device (1) according to claim 19, characterized in that the manufacturing step of the frame (24) includes a joining step which consists of joining the external part (6) to at least two flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) which at least the first part of the frame (240) comprises, or even which the second part of the frame (242) comprises.

21. A method for manufacturing a shading device (1) according to any one of claims 19 or 20, characterized in that, on the one hand, the second part of the frame (242) comprises the plurality of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) which each comprise the inner part (5) as well as an outer part (6) and, on the other hand, the manufacturing step of the frame (24) comprises a joining step which consists of joining the outer part (6) to at least two flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) which the second part of the frame (242) comprises.

22. A method for manufacturing a shading device (1) according to claim 19, characterized in that, on the one hand, the second frame part (242) comprises the plurality of flexible rods (4, 4a, 4b) which each comprise the inner part (5) as well as an outer part (6) and, on the other hand, the manufacturing step of the frame (24) comprises a temporary association step which consists of temporarily associating the outer part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) which the first frame part (240) comprises and the outer part (6) of at least one flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) which the second frame part (242) comprises.

23. A method for manufacturing a shading device (1) according to any one of claims 9 to 12, this manufacturing method comprises: - a manufacturing step of a tubular frame (26) which comprises, on the one hand, a plurality of flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a; 4b) which each comprise an internal part (5) and an external part (6) and, on the other hand, a plurality of connecting elements which are integral with the internal part (5) of said flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b); - a positioning step which consists of positioning at least the inner part (5) of the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b; 4, 4a, 4b) and the connecting elements of said tubular reinforcement (26), this inside a mold which has two coaxial and spaced tubular walls; - a casting step which consists of pouring a hardened sand material inside the mold, so as to embed the inner part (5) of the flexible rods (3, 3a, 3b;4, 4a, 4b) as well as the connecting elements of the tubular reinforcement (26) inside this sand-cured material; - a curing step which consists of curing or allowing the curable material to harden in order to obtain a tubular wall (250) of a tube (25) defining a base (2).;

24. Method of manufacturing a shading device (1) according to claim 23, characterized in that the manufacturing step of the tubular frame (26) includes a temporary association step which consists of temporarily associating the external part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) of the tubular frame (26) and the external part (6) of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) of the tubular frame (26).

25. A method for manufacturing a shading device (1) according to any one of claims 19 to 24, characterized in that the manufacturing method consists, firstly, of defining an internal volume (20), as the case may be, inside the tube (25) or between the first plate (21) and the second plate (22) of the base (2), secondly, of filling at least a part of the internal volume (20) with a plant growth substrate (S), and secondly, of sowing or planting vegetation (V) inside the growth substrate. plant (S) and, on the other hand, to ensure the growth of this vegetation (V), this before final installation on a site.

26. A method for installing a shading device (1) on site, characterized in that, firstly, the shading device (1) conforms to any one of claims 2 to 8 and / or is obtained by implementing the manufacturing method according to any one of claims 19 to 22 and, secondly, the installation method comprises an implantation step consisting of implanting the shading device (1) on site and, subsequently, a repulsion step consisting of pushing back the outer part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) whose inner part (5) is embedded in the first plate (21) of a hardened material, as appropriate, against the second plate (22) or against the outer part (6) of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) whose inner part (5) is embedded in the second plate (22) into a hardened material.

27. ​​A method for installing a shading device (1) on site, characterized in that, firstly, the shading device (1) conforms to any one of claims 9 to 12 and / or is obtained by implementing the manufacturing method according to any one of claims 23 to 24 and, secondly, the installation method comprises an implantation step consisting of installing the shading device (1) on site and, subsequently, a repulsion step consisting of pushing back the outer part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b) whose inner part (5) is embedded in the tubular wall (250) of the tube (25) defining the base (2), relative to the outer part (6) of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b) whose inner part (5) is embedded in the tubular wall (250) of the tube (25) defining the base (2).

28. Installation method according to claim 26 or claim 27, characterized in that, between the implantation step and the repulsion step, the installation method includes a dissociation step which consists of dissociating, on the one hand, the external part (6) of at least one flexible rod (3, 3a, 3b), as the case may be, which the first part of the reinforcement (240) or which the tubular reinforcement (26) comprises and, on the other hand, the external part (6) of at least one other flexible rod (4, 4a, 4b), as the case may be, which the second part of the reinforcement (242) or which the tubular reinforcement (26) comprises.

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