ES1268989U - Self-contained multifunctional digital umbrella (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Self-supplied multifunctional digital umbrella, characterized in that it consists of: a) a mast (5) structured in compartments in a telescopic way to which it is joined in an articulated way, b) a laminar cover (1), consisting of a supporting and folding structure (3) carrying a fabric that incorporates photovoltaic units (32) with the capacity to generate and accumulate energy, transporting the generated energy by conductive means, to a autonomous electrical generation equipment (34) located on the mast (5), said autonomous equipment (34) self-supplying with electricity to electric/electronic power supply units for services to the umbrella. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Self-contained multifunctional digital umbrella

Object of the invention

The object of the invention relates to a self-supplied multifunctional digital umbrella.

The present invention is related to large parasol installations present on beaches, hotel pools, solariums, water parks, etc. Proposing a multifunction digital umbrella, with an autonomous electrical generation equipment to be self-sufficient and connected to the internet.

Background of the invention

In the current state of the art, various means or elements for protecting the sun outdoors are already known, developed to provide shady areas where the user can enjoy the advantages of being outdoors, avoiding the risks of exposure to high temperatures or direct radiation from the sun.

This type of structure, known as umbrellas, is used as an umbrella installed on the ground in a fixed and secure way, creating shady areas. In order to facilitate their use, umbrellas have evolved in materials and accessories, always maintaining their standard and known position over time.

However, with the passage of time, these umbrellas have had little evolution to adapt to the new needs and applicable technologies.

In the current state of the art, for example and among others, document ES1060738 is known, which describes an improved parasol with an autonomous light on the mast; document ES1011422 describes an umbrella with side protection; or the document WO2008099029 where an aerodynamic umbrella with a flat frame is described.

Technical problem to solve

The known umbrellas present a not very innovative and outdated concept, as well as little use of new technologies to offer solutions to customers. actual problems; a little or no energy use with which photovoltaic solar energy would be produced and an outdated management of the same without taking into account the services that are currently required by the user.

Currently there are some models of technological umbrellas that incorporate photovoltaic systems, remote control systems, etc. There are also others with multifunction accessories such as security drawer, lighting, etc. However, there is no multifunction umbrella with similar characteristics and with a digital control system connected to the internet that allows its complete on-line management, providing new functionalities to the sector of large umbrella installations.

Description of the invention

According to the invention, a multifunction digital umbrella is proposed, with an autonomous electrical generation equipment to be self-sufficient and connected to the Internet.

The technical problem solved by the present invention is to achieve an umbrella that takes advantage of technologies to offer solutions to current problems that users may have, such as secure storage space, connectivity, etc.

Likewise, the object of the invention is a self-supplied multifunctional digital umbrella, characterized in that it consists of: a mast structured in compartments in a telescopic way to which it is joined in an articulated way, a laminar cover, which consists of a folding structure carrying a fabric that incorporates photovoltaic units with the capacity to generate and accumulate energy, transporting the generated energy by conductive means, to an autonomous electrical generation equipment located on the mast, said autonomous equipment self-supplying with electricity to electrical / electronic power supply units of services to the umbrella; a system for anchoring the mast to the ground.

The mast externally consists of an upper compartment, a central compartment, under which is located a table in the shape of a blade and some hangers, a lower compartment and a capital located in the highest part of the mast.

The internal mast consists of an internally movable internal mast by an opening and closing mechanism;

The opening and closing mechanism consists of radial tie rods that are articulated by means of connecting rods, to a mobile core arranged at the end of the internal mast, said mobile core moves along the internal mast up to a stop; where, an electric motor with a shaft rotates a tensioned cable on a pulley system fixed to the inner mast, raising or lowering the movable core depending on the direction of the motor rotor, determining the opening and closing position of the umbrella.

The laminar cover joins the upper compartment in an articulated manner and consists of the folding structure with radial tie rods, where electrical cables are located that lead the energy generated to batteries that make up the autonomous electrical generation equipment.

The power supply units / electronic services of the umbrella make up; a digital control unit, a touch screen, a 12 V USB connection, an LED lighting line, some ultraviolet lights, a cooling equipment and the electric motor.

The upper compartment has; a water evacuation system, made up of a drain, a downspout and a drain, and the LED lighting line.

The central compartment consists of the digital control unit, the touch screen, a remote assistance button and a security drawer that has the 12 V USB connection powered by the autonomous electrical generation equipment, and the ultraviolet light with ability to disinfect after each use.

The lower compartment forms a thermally insulated refrigerator drawer incorporating cooling equipment, which incorporates ultraviolet light with the ability to disinfect after each use.

The object of the invention takes advantage of photovoltaic solar energy derived from its prolonged exposure to solar radiation, being completely self-sufficient.

Due to the great demand among users for the complete management of all resources through mobile applications, the object of the invention is fully managed by one of them.

In addition to its main function as a sun protection cover, the invention includes other utilities, such as a small refrigerator, USB charger, security drawer, LED lighting, support table and hangers.

The opening and closing mechanism of the laminar cover is automatic thanks to the impulse of a small electric motor. The cover of the umbrella integrates an autonomous equipment for generating electricity by conversion of solar radiation.

Said umbrella object of the invention is very advantageous for use by means of a mobile application, acquiring a preferential character with respect to the conventional umbrellas that are used today.

Assuming a great novelty and with numerous applications in the sector, such as:

• The possibility for the operator to telematically supervise and control, through the internet, the status of each umbrella in real time.

• The possibility for the user to carry out the complete management, from when he reserves his umbrella until the end of the service, through a mobile application.

• The possibility of automating some processes of the installation; for example, the automatic closing of the laminar covers in case of strong winds, the self-management of the electrical charge available at all times of the day, the automatic disinfection of the drawers through UV light after each use, etc.

The steps to be followed by the user while using the mobile application would be the following:

The user makes the reservation through the application and indicates on a map of the facility the exact umbrella that he would like to hire.

On the day of the reservation, the application will give the user the exact directions to get to the umbrella from its starting point via GPS.

Subsequently, the application will explain to the user the different functions of the umbrella and how to operate each element: open the laminar cover, turn on the refrigerator, etc.

Finally, the application will allow the user to assess and comment on the service received, cleaning and condition of the components, etc.

Other configurations and advantages of the invention can be deduced from the following description, and from the dependent claims.

Description of the drawings

To better understand the object of the invention, a preferred form of embodiment is represented in the attached figures, susceptible to accessory changes that do not alter its foundation. In this case:

Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the umbrella object of the invention.

Figure 2 shows an elevation view of the umbrella object of the invention with the laminar cover deployed.

Figure 3 shows an elevation view of the umbrella object of the invention with the laminar cover collected.

Figure 4 represents a sectional view of the interior of the umbrella object of the invention with the laminar cover deployed.

Figure 4a represents, in enlarged detail, a schematic view of the opening and closing mechanism according to indication A of figure 4.

Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the umbrella with the laminar cover collected.

Figure 6 shows a plan view of the upper face of the umbrella object of the invention.

Figure 7 shows a plan view of the underside of the umbrella object of the invention.

Detailed description of a preferred embodiment

An example of a practical, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is described below. Other modes of implementation in which accessory changes are introduced that do not undermine its foundation are not ruled out at all.

The object of the invention is mainly composed of a cylindrical structure with a hollow section or mast (5) that, in addition to supporting the whole, integrates the different elements that make up the invention.

Articulated to the upper part of the mast (5) attached to an upper compartment (14) is a supporting and folding structure (3) of the inverted umbrella type, on which a laminar cover (1) is supported, so that the assembly It can be arranged in an open or unfolded position for parasol function, and in a closed or folded position when not in use.

The mast (5), externally consists of an upper compartment (14), a central compartment (33), under which a table (12) and some hangers (13), a lower compartment (11) and a capital ( 6) located in the highest part of the mast (5) and internally consists of an internal mast (15) internally movable by an opening and closing mechanism.

The supporting and folding structure (3) is made up of a series of radial tie rods (4) that make up the laminar cover (1) and that are articulated by means of connecting rods (38), to a mobile core (31) arranged in the end of the inner mast (15).

The mobile core (31) moves the supporting and folding structure (3) along the internal mast (15) up to a stop (36).

An electric motor (23) with a shaft (37) rotates a tensioned cable (16) on a pulley system (39) fixed to the inner mast (15), making the movable core (31) go up or down depending on the direction from the motor rotor (23).

When the movement of the mobile core (31) is upward, the tie rods (4) unfold, and when the movement of said core (31) is downward, the tie rods (4) fold, determining the opening and closing position of the umbrella.

In any case, the opening and closing mechanism can also be operated manually by inserting a crank, from outside the shaft (37) of the motor (23).

The opening and closing mechanism consists of springs (17) joined at one end to the upper fixed compartment (14) and at the other end, directly or indirectly, to the supporting and folding structure (3) that folds and unfolds .

When the laminar cover (1) is folded, the springs (17) of the opening and closing mechanism keep the capital (6) up.

The springs (17) are pulled, moving the capital (6) downwards, due to the pressure of the tie rods (4) as a component of the supporting and folding structure (3), when the laminar cover (1) is in position deployed.

In the upper part of the mast (5) the upper compartment (14) is arranged, where the laminar cover (1) is stored.

The upper compartment (14) has a water evacuation system; composed of a drain (22), a downspout (25) and a drain (27). There is also an accessory piece of the screw cap type, not represented graphically, which allows the upper compartment (14) to be completely sealed from its upper part to prevent the entry of any external agent during the periods of storage of the umbrellas or in other specific situations.

Surrounding the mast (5), at its highest part, is the capital (6) articulated in a telescopic way. This element moves simultaneously with the opening and closing of the laminar cover (1), being the downward movement by pressure of the radial tie rods (4) and returning to its original position by traction of the corresponding springs (17).

Its functions are diverse: on the one hand, it allows reducing the height at which the laminar cover (1) unfolds; on the other hand, it increases the section of the upper compartment (14) in the area where it accumulates the greatest amount of canvas when the laminar cover (1) is closed and finally it is used to incorporate an LED lighting line (7) in its part lower.

This lighting system incorporates a variable step selector for electric current to regulate the intensity of the lighting and also a switch to provide a variable light color.

The laminar cover (1) is composed of a fabric that incorporates a series of embedded photovoltaic units (32), with the capacity to generate and accumulate electricity by conversion of solar radiation. The electrical charges are conducted from these units (32), by means of cables integrated in the radial tie rods (4) of the supporting and folding structure (3) and in the internal mast (15), up to some batteries (24), integrating an autonomous electrical generation equipment (34).

With this arrangement, the umbrella is autonomous with respect to the electrical supply for its operation, however, and keeping the concept, a connection can be additionally arranged to take the supply of the electrical supply from the network in the places where possible, which it does not alter the object of the invention.

The type and power of the photovoltaic units (32) can vary depending on the needs and autonomy that is desired.

The object of the invention incorporates horizontal openings (2) in the laminar cover (1), allowing the passage of air, preventing the candle effect from occurring.

In the middle part of the mast (5), just below the capital (6), the central compartment (33) is located, where there is a digital control unit or CPU (18). It is a small electronic device that enables each of the electrical components of the umbrella to be operated from the commands indicated. The digital control unit (18) has a 5G mobile internet connection, which allows its telematic and real-time control.

Connected to the digital control unit (18), there is a touch screen (8) that offers specific information on the status of the umbrella, while allowing the operation of some functions, such as opening a security drawer (10) by means of numeric key, etc.

A remote assistance button (9) is located on the screen (8). When pressed, a mobile phone device, located in the central compartment (33) of the mast (5), allows the user to communicate with the customer service, who in case of breakdown or particular situation will be able to access the status of the umbrella and even manage it electronically.

Under the screen area (8) the security drawer (10) is located. It is a compartment where the user can store valuables or any other small item. The opening of the security drawer (10) is controlled with a numerical code that is typed on the screen (8). The security drawer door (10) pivots on corresponding hinges and includes a spring mechanism to open when pressed from the outside.

Inside the security drawer (10) there is a 12 V USB type connection socket (26), powered by the autonomous electrical generation equipment (34), for recharging mobile devices.

In turn, inside the security drawer (10), there is an ultraviolet light (19) with the capacity to disinfect the space after each use.

In addition, there are small holes on the door that allow the devices stored inside the security drawer (10) to be heard from the outside.

Under the security drawer (10) is located the small table (12) in the shape of a blade. In addition to serving as a support surface, its particular shape allows several umbrellas to be assembled and stacked in the process of storage.

Under the table (12), the hangers (13) are arranged to locate small items, such as bags, caps, etc.

In the lower part of the mast (5) the lower compartment (11) is located where the refrigerator or refrigerator drawer is located. This compartment (11) is perfectly thermally insulated and incorporates, under its base, a thermoelectric cooling equipment (21), for example and among others, of the Peltier type. The electricity needed to power the lower compartment (11) is supplied from the batteries (24) through an electrical downpipe (28) located at the back of the mast (5). Likewise, some small openings (30) are incorporated in the mast (5) to ventilate the lower compartment (11) to the outside.

There is also an ultraviolet light (20) with the capacity to disinfect the compartment (11) after each use.

The lower compartment door (11) pivots on corresponding hinges and includes a spring mechanism to open when pressed from the outside.

The mast (5) consists of an anchoring system (29) to the ground, which can vary depending on the surface where its support is planned, be it sand, firm ground, etc.

The anchoring system (29) is composed of a helical base (35) when the surface is sandy; if the ground surface is earthy or clayey, the helical base (35) may be toothed.

When the umbrella object of the invention is located on a firm ground, for example and among others, of concrete; The anchoring system (29) will have a base (35) in the form of a base / pedestal.

The materials, dimensions, proportions and, in general, those other accessory or secondary details that do not alter, change or modify the proposed essentiality may be variable.

The terms in which this report is written are true and a faithful reflection of the object described, and should be taken in its broadest sense and never in a limiting way.

Claims (11)

1. - Self-supplied multifunctional digital umbrella, characterized in that it consists of: a) a mast (5) structured in compartments in a telescopic way to which it is joined in an articulated way, b) a laminar cover (1), which consists of a supporting and folding structure (3) carrying a fabric that incorporates photovoltaic units (32) with the capacity to generate and accumulate energy, transporting the generated energy by conductive means, to a autonomous electrical generation equipment (34) located on the mast (5), said autonomous equipment (34) self-supplying with electricity to electric / electronic power supply units for services to the umbrella; 2. - Parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that the mast (5), externally consists of an upper compartment (14), a central compartment (33), under which a table (12) and some hangers (13) are located, a lower compartment (11) and a capital (6) located in the highest part of the mast (5) and internally consists of an internal mast (15) internally movable by an opening and closing mechanism; 3. - Parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that the laminar cover (1) joins the upper compartment (14) and consists of a supporting and folding structure (3) with radial tie rods (4), where electrical cables are located that conduct the generated energy to batteries (24) that make up the autonomous electrical generation equipment (34); 4. - Umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that the opening and closing mechanism consists of radial tie rods (4) that are articulated by means of connecting rods (38), to a mobile core (31) arranged at the end of the internal mast (15), said movable core (31) moves along the inner mast (15) up to a stop (36); where, an electric motor (23) with a shaft (37) rotates a tensioned cable (16) on a pulley system (39) fixed to the inner mast (15), making the movable core (31) go up or down depending of the direction of the motor rotor (23), determining the opening and closing position of the umbrella. 5. - Umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical / electronic power supply units of the umbrella make up; a digital control unit (18), a touch screen (8), a 12 V USB connection (26), an LED lighting line (7), some ultraviolet lights (19) (20), a cooling equipment (21) and the motor electric (23); 6. - Parasol according to claims 2 and 5, characterized in that the upper compartment (14) has; a water evacuation system, composed of a drain (22), a downspout (25) and a drain (27), and the LED lighting line (7); 7. - Parasol according to claims 2 and 5, characterized in that the central compartment (33) consists of the digital control unit (18), the touch screen (8), a remote assistance button (9) and a security drawer (10) that has the 12 V USB connection (26) powered by the autonomous electrical generation equipment (34), and the ultraviolet light (19) with the capacity to disinfect after each use; 8. - Parasol according to claims 2 and 5, characterized in that in the lower compartment (11), a thermally insulated refrigerator drawer is located incorporating the cooling equipment (21), which incorporates ultraviolet light (20) with the ability to disinfect after every use. 9. Parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that the mast (5) consists of an anchoring system (29) to the ground; 10. - Parasol according to claim 9, characterized in that the anchoring system (29) to the ground consists of a base / support (35); 11. - Parasol according to claim 2, characterized in that the opening and closing mechanism consists of springs (17) joined at one end to the upper fixed compartment (14) and at the other end, directly or indirectly, to the supporting structure and foldable (3) that folds and unfolds.