ES1056588U - Hail-Protection Netting for Vehicles - Google Patents

Abstract

The protective mesh against hail and other possible impacts designed with the purpose of protecting objects such as, for example, vehicles from hail or other possible impacts, which contains various elements that make up the whole in question, such as a mesh (1) and (2), a series of suction cups of different nature, one shaped like a sphere (3) (4) (5) and (6) and another with a handle (8), and some hooks (7), characterized all for the following: The mesh (1) is made of a resistant and flexible material (eg nylon) with a specific shape (depending on the object to be protected), for the purpose of covering it, and has veins or seams (2) thereof material along the entire edge or side of it and throughout its length, which are even more resistant; mesh (1) and (2) that would be placed above several suction balls (3) and (4), which, previously adhered to the surface of the object to be protected, would serve as an intermediate body between the mesh (1) and (2) and the area to be protected, and which would have a spherical or circular shape (3), at the base of which a suction cup (4) is inseparably attached; ball-suction cup (3) and (4) that inside has an air duct (5), with a plug (6) recessed (being flush, without protruding), plug that would go well over the upper end of the ball - suction cup (3), either on the suction cup itself (4); the stopper has a small notch, and is inseparably attached to its "base" at one end; There will be two sizes of ball-suction cups, one larger than the other; There are also some plastic hooks (7) that are attached to the mesh (1) on their sides reinforced with vein or seam (2), just where the other veins or seams (2) end that cross the length and length of the mesh (1); these hooks (7) will be anchored in the possible parts of the object, for the tensioning of the mesh (l); and in the parts of the object where it cannot be anchored, they will be attached to a suction cup provided with a handle (8), which will be previously attached to the surface of the object. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Protective mesh hail and other possible impacts

Technical sector

The referred Utility Model, below exposed, is aimed, in principle, for the protection of motor vehicles of all models in the market (serve as an example, tourism class cars); front protection to possible impacts that it could receive, either in any of its lateral (doors, ailerons, fins ..., even fenders and bumpers), either in the upper parts of the vehicle as they can be roof, hood, trunk ... (including moons. and existing crystals in all the mentioned parts). About that in the Title of the invention is expressly mentioned the hail as one of the possible impacts that the vehicle (and the one it is about to protect) is because it is specially designed for those days when the weather, to through a rain accompanied by hail, it sometimes damages, among others, cars and others; but, nevertheless, we insist, the invention would not be exclusive and exclusively intended for Protect in these cases.

As we say, in principle, it is aimed at motor vehicles However, we consider it appropriate that there is no left reduced to such assumptions so that the object of our invention is not restricted only to such motor vehicles, but to any type of vehicle; and, much further, to any kind of object that may be subjected, weathering or not, to any type of aggression by object or shocking thing.

State of the art

The existence in the market of numerous gadgets and objects aimed at protecting from some way the body of the weathering vehicles (or do not); especially for protection against the effects of wear, discoloration, etc., produced by the sun's rays; also against the action of other inclement weather like rain (eg awning) ...

... These that are expressly mentioned, do not However, they are not at all incompatible with what from here we propose ...; in fact, they are quite far from the idea that Then we will expose: We see that they are designed against another series of aggression (as they are: sunrays, rain ...), no against impacts. Others, which have more similarity to our invention for being intended for protection and more concrete shock, are equipped with other designs, materials, etc., that, either, they are of a different nature than what we most later we will claim, or it makes them less practical and / or ineffective, as illustrated below.

Explanation of the invention.

The Model in question is composed of several elements that actually form a whole, which are the ones that then we will expose; yes, highlight right now, that The primary note of this Model, compared to others, is the easy and practical placement / assembly, as well as disassembly; too its reduced occupancy space when saving it. Saying this, we go on to detail each of the elements that make up:

ONE.- Mesh: Fig. 1, 7 and 8

   *Description:

Mesh (1) [ex. of nylon or other material, as appropriate] reinforced, especially resistant, although maintaining great flexibility, on whose sides and at length and width of it (See Fig. 1) will have several veins or seams of the same material (2), but more reinforced, which will make more resistant those parts of the mesh. His resistance, while flexibility, is intended to serve to cushion possible hits or impacts.

The shape of the mesh will also depend on the vehicle or object to which it is intended, for a better coupling or adaptation to them (See Fig. 7 and 8).

  *Dimensions:

The dimensions of the mesh will depend on the vehicle or object to which it is intended.

The dimensions of the seams or seams will be approx. 2-3 cm (although they can also vary, depending needs).

DOS.- Ball-Suction Cup: Figures 2-4

   *Description:

The ball-suction cup (3) and (4) (ex. made of rubber, rubber-foam, plastic ... as convenient) is a spherical body or circular, at whose base is attached, inseparably, a suction cup (4).

This element is tough and hard, but at the same Time is sensitive and delicately flexible.

The location will be throughout the body and other parts of the vehicle or object (e.g., in a vehicle: roof, trunk, hood, moons and windows ...), as per see necessary, and will be the bodies that are intermediaries between this body or other parts and the mesh (1). There will be two types of ball-suction size; those of larger dimensions (Model A or MA), specifically they will go placed throughout the central part (looking, e.g., the car of forward or vice versa) of the vehicle or object (Fig. 7 and 8); the of smaller dimensions (Model B or MB) will be placed by the rest; the number of both will depend on the size of the vehicle or object.

On the other hand, both in the MA and in the MB, the suction ball (3) and (4) is pierced by a tiny hole, that crosses from the top of it (3) to its bottom, even reaching (said perforation) the suction cup (4), that is, its base: It is an air duct 5 (Fig. 2 and 3) that cross, then, the ball-suction cup from the mentioned ends, communicating both.

From the two ends of the air duct (5), in the one on the top of the ball-suction cup (3) and (4), serving as regulator of this conduit, there is a small stopper (6) (Fig. 2 and 3), round, with a small notch so that can be easily uncovered / detached (by entering, e.g., the a); Of course, the plug (6) does not come off completely from the suction ball (3), body to which they are attached: The plug (6) is, therefore, attached to its `` base '' (3) by one of its sides (Fig. 2). The  larger size of the plug (6), with respect to the hole or conduit of air (5) that cover, is for a better and more practical uncover of same, through the notch that has been made. The purpose of the existence of the plug (6) is to close the air duct (5) while the ball-suction cup (3) and (4) is attached to a body (eg to the body of a vehicle); and for that, a once you want to detach the suction ball (3) and (4) from the body at that is attached, uncover the plug (6), getting air to penetrate up to the suction cup itself (4), and with it an easy take off from the suction cup (4) with respect to the body in question to which I was attached.

Of course, the plug (6) will not exceed the circumference or sphere of the ball-suction cup (3) and (4) (Fig. 2), but will be flush; the reason is to prevent there is any outgoing.

Another option is that the cap (6) goes in the own suction cup (4), which would be perforated, all with the same characteristics and conditions and for the same purpose we have commented so far. In this case, the ball-suction cup (3) would not be crossed by the air duct (5), this would be located, as we just said, on one side of the suction cup itself (4) (Fig. 4).

  *Dimensions:

It must be taken into account that measures are taken approximate and to serve as an example, but nonetheless may vary their sizes, depending on the circumstances and needs, as well as the dimensions of the vehicle or object to They are destined.

The ball-suction cup (3) and (4) Model A will have an approximate sphere diameter of 8 cm .; the part corresponding to the suction cup (4) attached will increase approx. 1 cm high and will have a diameter approx. 5 cm

The ball-suction cup (3) and (4) Model B will, for its part, have a smaller sphere diameter (ex. 6, cm. approx.); Your suction cup will be the same height (approx. 1 cm.) and of smaller dimension (eg 4.5 cm. approx.) in as far as its diameter is concerned.

The air duct (5) will have a 1 mm. approx. from diameter; Height, since it goes from end to end of the suction ball (3) and (4), will have everything that is high this one (this will be applicable, of course, only in the case of Fig. 2 and 3, not in Fig. 4).

The plug (6), meanwhile, will have a diameter of 1 cm approx., and a height, perhaps, 2-3 mm. approx.

THREE.- Hook: Figure 5

   *Description:

These are plastic hooks 7 Fig. 5 very resistant; enough to withstand the maximum possible voltage of the mesh (eg nylon) (1) to which it is attached (this is for the purpose that is perfectly tense). Specifically, these hooks go attached to the mesh (1) on the sides of it, where find the toughest parts of it: The seams or streaks (2). The number of hooks needed will depend on the type of vehicle or object in question. The purpose, as we have already advanced, is to serve as an anchor to achieve that Tense mesh, thereby adapting mesh 1 to the figure and / or shape of the vehicle or object (thereby achieving a protective shield total) Fig. 1, 7 and 8. The location of the anchor will depend on the places where they can get hooked (e.g. vehicle fenders, lower side sides thereof ...); yes in some places no there is a possibility of hitching, in these cases it would be used suction cup with special handle (8) to achieve anchoring (Fig. 6). The 7 hooks, as we have said, will be made of plastic; the reason is for avoid damaging the body or other parts that can be to hook.

  *Dimensions:

Again, it will vary according to needs.

FOUR.- Suction cup handle: Figure 6

   *Description:

It is a suction cup (8) that has built-in a circular handle where hooks 7, for example, can be attached previously described. This whole object will be, p. eg of material made of resistant and flexible plastic or rubber. Fig. 6

  *Dimensions:

The dimensions of the suction cup-handle (8) will be based on needs; however, it could be a 4 cm suction cup. Tall; 4 cm in diameter of the suction cup and 2 cm. handle diameter

FIVE: Another option:

Another `` option '' to the Model proposed would be that of, maintaining the same nature and characteristics of the object of the Model (the `` everything '' explained), which suction ball 3 and 4 described were attached to the mesh (1) (all or part of them, as the need).

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1.- Shows the type of fabric (nylon) (1) in a normal state (including its seams or streaks (2)). Yes, this one will have the appropriate form to the vehicle or object to which it goes managed; even more so when it is tensioned as explained.

Figure 2.- Shows the outer shape of the suction ball (3) and (4), this from a section perspective; and also also lets see inside thereof: Its air duct (5). On the other hand, it also point to the cap (6) and how the shape of the cap adapts to the sphere or circumference of the ball-suction cup 3, with the purpose of being flush with it (without excelling); how we see, the plug (6), even being open, does not reach get rid of everything.

Figure 3.- Shows the outside of the ball-suction cup 3 in a plant perspective (from above); The reason is to show the shape and location of the stopper (6).

Figure 4.- Shows the exterior (and interior) of the suction cup (4); eye, even being the same suction cup shown in previous FIGURES, the difference is that here it incorporates a plug (6) and a reduced air duct (5), thereof characteristics and purposes of which it is exposed with anteriority. It must be understood, therefore, as an alternative to Fig. 2 and 3.

Figure 5.- Shows the plastic hook (7), and how it is attached to the mesh (1), through its seams or streaks (two).

Figure 6.- Shows the shape of the suction cup with handle (8) from a profile perspective.

Figure 7.- Shows an example of how to would apply and what would be one of its configurations and forms of Model shown here. This example is the one that we will detail in the next section: `` Detailed exhibition ... ''.

Figure 8.- Shows the same previous FIGURE (7), view from the left side, appearing as a novelty a door in the mesh, the one that will open with a zipper (9), and will be attached to rest of mesh (1) through union with a seam or seam 2. See I also fit. next: `` Detailed exposure ... ''.

Detailed exposure of a mode of realization of the invention and indication of its application industrial

Starting from the illustration in Fig. 7, the description of one of the ways to apply the Model here to to claim would be the one that we will expose:

We see, in the illustrated example (Fig. 7), that, in First, the mesh (1) has the shape of the vehicle it is going to cover. Well, once attached all the suction ball (3) and (4) (MA and MB) to the different parts of the body of the vehicle and the moons and windows, cover all of it (the vehicle) with the mesh (1).

On the other hand, we see that said mesh (1) has placed hooks (7) at their ends, and that specifically these are located in the part of the mesh (1) where the grain exists or seam (2) that borders the entire mesh (1) and just where they are placed such hooks (7) reach the ends of other seams or seams (2) that cross across (horizontally and vertically) all the mesh (1). Well, these hooks (7) are the ones that, hooking them, well to body parts and vehicle in general where it may, either to the suction cup-handle (8) (previously placed), they achieve, by means of this anchor, leave the mesh tensioned (one).

Highlight, in the example in question (vehicle tourism), the possibility of (eg by zipper (9)) provide and create a kind of door on the side of the driver's door of the vehicle (with the possibility of extending it to another door / s); it (9) would be inseparably attached to the rest of the mesh (1) to through seam or seam (2). See Fig. 8.

In this way, the Model would be ready to protect the vehicle from any impact risk (ex. hail).

Claims (2)

1. The anti-hail protective mesh and other possible impacts designed in order to protect objects such as, e.g. eg, hail vehicles or other possible impacts, which contains several elements that form the whole in question, such as a mesh (1) and (2), a series of suction cups of different nature, one shaped like a sphere (3) (4) (5) and (6) and another handle (8), and hooks (7), all characterized by the following: The mesh (1) is made of resistant and flexible material (eg nylon) with a concrete form (depending on the object to be protected), for the purpose of covering the same, and has streaks or seams (2) of the same material along the entire edge or side of it and along its length, which are more resistant still; mesh (1) and (2) that would be placed above several suction balls (3) and (4), which, previously adhered to the surface of the object to be protected, would serve as an intermediate body between the mesh (1) and (2) and the area to be protected, and which would have a spherical or circular shape (3), at whose base a suction cup (4) is inseparably connected; suction ball (3) and (4) that has an air duct inside (5), with a built-in plug (6) (flush, not protruding), a plug that would go well over the upper end of the ball -vented (3), either on the suction cup itself (4); the plug has a small notch, and is attached to its `` base '' inseparably by one of its ends; there will be two sizes of ball-suction cup, one larger than the other; There are also plastic hooks (7) that are attached to the mesh (1) on its sides reinforced with seam or seam (2), just where the other streaks or seams (2) that cross the width and length of the mesh (1); these hooks (7) will be anchored in the possible parts of the object, for tensioning the mesh (1); and in the parts of the object in which it cannot be anchored, they will be attached to a suction cup provided with a handle (8), which will be previously attached to the surface of the object. 2. The Ball-Suction Cup, according to claim 1, is formed by two elements: a sphere or circular element (3), and a suction cup (4), and is characterized in that said suction cup (4) is located at the base of the sphere or circular element (3) and to which it is linked inseparably; the ball-suction cup (3) and (4) inside has an air duct (5), with a built-in plug (6) (flush, not protruding), a cap that would go well over the upper end of the ball -vented (3), either on the suction cup itself (4); depending on one case or another, the air duct (5) would pass through the ball (3) and the suction cup (4) or only the suction cup (4). The plug (6) that covers the air duct in both cases has a small notch, and is connected to its `` base '' inseparably by one of its ends.