[0001] This invention relates to a convertible radiator cover, which, in normal use acts
to cover a radiator but which can be converted to provide a table top. A radiator
cover according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from DE-A-2 833 530.
[0002] At the present time there is a premium on space and the present invention is intended
to utilise what space there is more efficiently. The invention therefore enables individuals,
especially those who live in cramped accommodation to enjoy meals with others together
at a communal table, but allows the space occupied by the table to be re-utilised
for other purposes when the table is not in use.
[0003] Prior art relates to the following:
i) Panel Mounting for a Heater (Borer Technik AO, DE 195 46 957 A, 27 June 1996) comprising
a frame holding one or more panel elements in contact with a heater to radiate heat
and may include a fixed seating frame.
ii) Versatile Wall Mount Folding Table (Groetzinger US Pat. No. 4998484) describes
a wall mounted table which includes wall mounted brackets that can be fixed to internal
or external wall studs.
Statement of Invention
[0004] A radiator cover in the form of a casing adapted to cover a radiator with which it
is to be used, the radiator cover comprising a top (1), at least one side cover (9,
6), a front (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), support means (11 or 20) and openings for allowing heated
air to escape from the radiator, characterized in that the radiator cover is a convertible
radiator cover, wherein part of said from is a moveable portion (5) which can be moved
from a substantialy vertically extending position, in which it can cover part of the
radiator to a substantially horizontal position in which it can be engaged by the
support means to provide a table.
Summary of the Invention
[0005] The present invention as mentioned above is a convertible radiator cover adapted
to cover at least part of a radiator with which it is to be used. The moveable portion
forms at least part of the front and is pivotally attached to an internal support
or to the casing. This pivotal attachment of the moveable portion enables it to be
moved between a substantially vertically extending position to a Substantially horizontal
position where it is engaged by support means to provide a table.
[0006] An internal support may be provided to bear the weight of the moveable portion and
thus reduce wear and tear on the unit. However use of a rigid casing that is able
to bear at least the weight of the moveable portion will remove the need for an internal
support, although such a support may still be employed for strengthening the casing.
[0007] The means employed for the pivotal attachment of the moveable portion to the internal
support or casing varies from hinges and pivot pins to pivotable bracket members amongst
other possibilities.
[0008] The means for supporting the moveable portion when horizontally extended vary from
adjustable folding legs, hinged flaps and collapsible supports to pivotable bracket
members that lock out when extended. These support means may be connected to the moveable
portion, the casing or to the internal support, although in the case of the collapsible
supports they may be totally removable.
[0009] The unit looks like a radiator cover when the cover is vertically extended. To this
end the unit has perforations and vents in most of the covers comprising the front,
including the moveable portion. The moveable portion can be made so as to be thick
and of a uniform cross section throughout in order that it can be immediately used
as a table when horizontally extended and supported. Alternatively the moveable portion
can be made with a possibly more attractive thinner grill that requires a separate
table top adapted to fit over the grill, before a usable table is formed.
Description of the Preferred Embodiment
[0010] Some embodimenis of the invention will now be described by way of example and with
reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
1. Figure 1 is a front view of a convertible radiator cover according to the present
invention when in its normal closed position,
2. Figure 2 is a side view of the radiator cover shown in figure 1
3. Figure 3 is a part cross-sectional side elevation of the radiator cover shown in
figure 2.
4. Figure 4 is an isometric view of an internal support for use in the construction
shown in figure 1
5. Figure 5 is a side elevation with the radiator cover shown in figure lin a position in which it provides a table.
6. Figure 6 is a plan view from below of the radiator cover shown in figure 1 in its
partially extended position.
7. Figure 7 is an isometric view of the radiator cover shown in figure 5 with the table
ready for use.
8. Figure 8 is a diagrammatic front view of an alternative construction
9. Figure 9 is a diagrammatic side view of the construction shown in figure 8
10. Figure 10 is a diagrammatic front view of another alternative construction
11. Figure 11 shows part of an alternative construction to pivot the front cover of a
radiator cover according to the invention.
12. Figure 12 shows a diagrammatic view from the rear of another alternative construction
13. Figure 13 is a front view showing how support legs can be attached to the internal
support of the construction
14. Figure 14 is a plan view of the structure shown in figure 13 with the legs folded
out.
15. Figure 15 is a diagrammatic side elevation of another alternative construction.
16. Figure 16 is a diagrammatic side elevation of the construction shown in 15 with the
table extended in its ready for use position
17. Figure 17 is a diagrammatic cross sectional side elevation of a moveable portion
showing a separate table top in place, and.
18. Figure 18 shows a plan view of the moveable portion shown in Figure 17.
19. Figure 19 is a side elevation with the radiator cover shown in figure 1 in a position
in which it provides a table, but with an alternative means for horizontally supporting
the tabletop.
[0011] Figures 1-7 show a first embodiment of a convertible radiator cover which is adapted
to cover at least part of a radiator and which can be converted into a table according
to the invention.
[0012] The cover is in the form of a casing having a top, side and front which are provided
by a top 1, side covers provided by panels
9, a lower skirting
6 and an upper front cover provided by a panel
2. Additional front panels or covers
3 are also provided together with a removable front strip or facing
4. A moveable portion in the form of a front cover
5 is also included and which can be moved from a substantially vertically extending
position in which it covers part of the radiator with which it is to be used, as shown
in figures 1-3 to a substantially horizontal position in which it can be engaged by
support means to provide a table as shown in figures 5 and 7.
[0013] The casing is usually attached to the wall and could be further secured to the supporting
medium or floor.
[0014] The radiator cover is constructed so that it can surround a radiator (R) which is
located on a wall (W) and it will be seen that the cover is therefore adapted to cover
the tops, sides and front of the radiator with which it is to be used.
[0015] The invention can be used with a radiator which is adjacent a corner or where there
is an existing shelf or ledge over the top. In the former situation the casing may
only require one side panel
9 because the other side of the radiator is close to the adjoining wall. With the latter
arrangement the top
1 will not be required because the existing shelf or ledge can be utilised to form
part of the cover. Other situations may arise requiring only part of the radiator
to be covered. However, such embodiments do not fall within the scope of the claims.
In each situation the convertible radiator cover employed to cover the radiator must
include at least the moveable portion as well as supporting means.
[0016] An internal support
8 consists of a framework which at least partially surrounds the radiator with which
it is to be used. The construction of the preferred internal support
8 is most clearly shown in figure 4 and is made from twelve rigid and hollow members
numbered
8A to
8L. It is designed to be adjustable in terms of the number of members which can be used
and in the manner in which the moveable front cover can be attached to it. The primary
role of the support
8 is to locate the front cover
5 which is pivoted to it and the vertical location of member
8G is determined to ensure that a normal table height for the moveable front cover
5 is achieved (as described here under).
[0017] If an internal support is used for purposes other than securing the moveable cover
then such purposes might include providing an internal fixture from which the supporting
legs
11 (see below) may be attached.
[0018] As shown in figure 4 internal support
8 is constructed using two-way and three-way joints to connect the members
8A through to
8L. Holes can be provided in the members to bolt them together to hold them rigidly in
position and improve the rigidity of the support. If desired however other means can
be employed to connect the members together. The support
8 in the construction being described is intended to be secured to the wall (W) by
member
8A. It is also possible to directly connect the internal support to the casing.
[0019] The Internal support can be designed so that it can be adjusted. For example, if
there are no obstructing pipes to the radiator it may be possible to add two additional
members at the back of the support to link members
8A-8D and
8K-8J. and
8A and
8B to
8J and
8L. Alternatively if for other reasons the number of members have to be reduced then
such a construction can also be used provided it is rigid enough.
[0020] The internal support can take many forms and can merely be in the form of brackets
or other means that may or may not be attached to the casing and that are adapted
to locate a member such as
8G, or to receive the pivot pins
16 or to aid in the pivotal attachment of the moveable cover
5 by some other means that do not involve a direct attachment of the cover
5 to the casing.
[0021] In the absence of an internal support, brackets or other means can be employed to
strengthen the casing and to secure the pivoting means to the casing. One of these
other means for strengthening the casing may include using a thicker casing that is
better constructed to bear the weight of the moveable cover.
[0022] In the construction shown in figures 1-7 the front cover
5 is pivoted to the member
8G by means of a hinge or hinges
7. A single piano type hinge can be employed as can any other suitable pivotal means.
[0023] The rear side of the front cover
5 is provided with means for supporting it in a substantially horizontal position and
these means include fold-out legs
11 carried on brackets
10. The brackets are arranged on the rear side of the front cover
5 so that they can be folded parallel with the inner surface of the cover in the manner
shown in figure 6. The legs
11 can be provided with feet
13 which can be vertically adjustable to ensure that the cover rests horizontally and
without shake when in position.
[0024] Figure 1 shows the general external appearance of the cover in normal use. When table
space is required it is only necessary to raise the front cover
5 and extend the legs
11 so that a horizontal extending table top is produced as shown in figures 5 and 7.
After use the table top can be simply folded away again thus providing additional
space.
[0025] A strip
4 can be employed which will cover any gap between the upper edge of the moveable cover
5 and the bottom edge of the upper front panel or cover
2. This strip can be held in place by any suitable means and can be provided with hand
holes or openings to assist removal and attachment. Again, the construction of the
various panels and skirtings can be as desired to provide an attractive appearance.
[0026] The moveable front cover
5 can have openings as can the upper front cover
2 or alternatively it may be substantially solid, heated air escaping from the radiator
through the upper front cover
2 or by any other suitable openings. The moveable cover
5 could be in the form of a grill or a cover provided with a pattern of openings as
shown in the drawings. In order to strengthen this grill or cover
5 a plate or plates
12 could be secured to the rear surface.
[0027] Preferably the front part of the skirt
6 is removable to assist when raising the cover
5 or hand holes
27 (figure 1 and 6) or other suitable means could be provided on the skirting
6 or cover
3 to enable the edge of 5 to be grasped and raised. If desired additional locks can
be provided to ensure that the legs
11 are secured against horizontal movement.
[0028] In the arrangement described above four fold out legs
11 are shown but it will be appreciated that a construction (not shown) could be used
which only employs a single leg which extends from the lower end of the cover
5 (when substantially vertical) and which can have two or more feet to provide the
necessary stability. The hinge
7 will provide the necessary location at the end of the cover adjacent to support
8.
[0029] The construction of the front cover
5 can vary but a particularly suitable construction is shown in Figures 17 and 18.
This construction includes a frame
22 to the underside of which is attached a perforated or plain panel
15. In this type of design the panel
15 is merely decorative and has insufficient strength to provide a usable table surface.
The frame
22 is therefore recessed to provide a support ledge
24 which will accept a flat table top member
25 which is similarly recessed to nest on the ledge
24. Thus, it will be seen that this will provide a flat table top which will be strong
enough to carry the necessary loads.
[0030] A reinforcing plate or plates
12 are provided around the lower edge of the frame
22 to ensure that the cover is sufficiently rigid.
[0031] Pockets or handholds
26 or other suitable means can be provided in the edge of the table top member
25 to assist removal.
[0032] It will be appreciated that this table top member
25 not only covers any perforations in the panel
15, but provides a useable table surface within the frame
22 of the cover
5 and so completes the table surface. However if the user prefers to see perforations
on the table surface, then this table top may also have perforations or holes in it.
[0033] The cover
5 could be of solid cross-section without a frame so the separate table top
25 would not be required.
[0034] In another table top construction (not shown), a suitably sized table top cover can
be used to protect the moveable front cover
5 or to cover any perforations or grill and can have a downwardly projecting rim which
extends over the edges of the cover
5. Catches or other suitable means can be employed to hold it in place.
[0035] The legs
11 can be telescopic with appropriate locking means so as to provide adjustment. Releasable
means such as catches may also be provided on the casing or internal support and moveable
cover
5 to enable the end of
5 adjacent to the floor to be further secured when vertically extended.
[0036] In the constructions described above the fold out leg or legs
11 are attached to the moveable cover
5. Figures 13 and 14 show an alternative construction in which the fold out leg or
legs are attached to the internal support
8. In the construction shown in figures 13 and 14 two gate type legs
20 are employed which are formed from U shaped members each having substantially vertical
arms
20A, 20B and horizontal portion
20C. Each of the arms
20B is connected to the appropriate part of the internal support
8 by hinges
21. The legs are provided with the adjustable feet
13 to enable them to be directly located on the supporting surface and if desired the
arms
20A and
20B could be telescopic to again provide for unevenness in the supporting surface. To
avoid using additional screw on legs
14 (figure 16) the horizontal leg portion
20C could also be telescopic.
[0037] Studs can be provided on the underside of the moveable cover
5 which are adapted to align with openings
23 in the legs
20 to lock them in position (figure 14).
[0038] The employment of telescopic legs mean that they can be lifted clear of any skirting
6 but can extend to the supporting surface, suitable means being employed to lock telescopic
legs in the extended position. The feet
13 can be replaced by casters to assist operation of the folding in and out of the legs
20 or
11.
[0039] When the legs
20 are folded away they sit within the dimensions of the internal support
8 and the attachment of the legs to the internal support
8 reduces the weight of the moveable top
5.
[0040] Although two legs are shown in figures 13 and 14 sufficient support could be achieved
by the use of a single leg if desired.
[0041] In the construction described above the moveable cover
5 is attached to the internal support
8 but alternatively it could be attached directly to the casing providing it was sufficiently
rigid.
[0042] If this construction is used then the internal support could be employed merely to
strengthen the rigidity of the casing or, as mentioned above if the casing itself
was strong enough the internal support could either be used to locate the gate legs
20 or be dispensed with, the moveable cover
5 carrying the supporting fold-out leg or legs being attached directly to the casing
itself. The legs could also be attached to the casing rather than the moveable cover.
[0043] Figures 8-12 show alternative ways of pivoting the moveable cover
5. As shown in figures 8 and 9 the cover
5 which is in the form of a grill, is provided with pivot pins
16 which engage appropriately into the internal support
8. If gate legs of the kind shown in figures 13 and 14 are used however it will be necessary
to provide additional members
8M as shown in figure 9, behind the members
8H and
8I to receive the hinges or pivots of the gate legs
20.
[0044] Figure 10 shows the pivot pins
16 directly engaging the casing. With this arrangement the gate legs
20 or folding legs
11 could be used and the gate legs could be attached to an internal support
8 or casing if desired. It will be appreciated that any combination of hinges, pivots
and legs with or without an internal support
8 can be employed.
[0045] Figure 11 shows a construction which can be used to enable the moveable cover
5 to be located at different heights. In this construction the support
8 is utilized and is provided with a series of guiding grooves
17 or the grooves could be provided on a separate bracket connected to the internal
support
8 or even to the casing. The pivot pins
16 engage in the guide grooves
17 and they can be moved up and down in the grooves so as to vary the pivot height,
it will be seen that there are three vertically spaced apart pivoting positions. However
more or less positions can be employed by choice.
[0046] Appropriate adjustable means are provided on the legs
20 or
11 to take up the differences in height.
[0047] Figure 12 shows another construction for pivoting the moveable cover
5 and could be used on, for example, a front cover
5 which extends over the whole of the front of the casing. The construction includes
a linkage means
18 pivotally mounted to the cover
5 and to the internal support
8 or the casing. The linkage arm means
18 is pivotally secured to the front cover
5 by brackets
19 and the pivoted ends of the linkage
18 are pivoted to the internal support
8 or the casing at a predetermined height which will be the normally required table
height. The crank in the pivot means
18 enables the table to be swung out as it is raised and any form of leg construction
can be used with this arrangement.
[0048] In order to protect the user, insulating material (not shown) may be provided on
the underside of the moveable front cover
5 and secured so that it does not impede any fixtures on the under side of the cover
or cover any perforations or openings. The legs can also be covered in a similar way.
The intention is to reduce the chances of burns to the user who employs the unit shortly
after or during the period that the radiator is or has been on.
[0049] In all constructions described above the front cover
5 provides at least part of the vertically extending outer surface of the casing but
if desired an additional outer casing cover could be employed which extended over
the whole of the vertical portion of the front of the casing to provide a more attractive
appearance (not shown).
[0050] Figures 15 and 16 show another construction according to the invention in which the
same reference numerals are used to indicate similar parts. In this construction one
or more gate legs
20 are again employed and are attached to an inner support
8 but in this construction the moveable cover
5 extends over the whole vertical height of the casing and is aligned with the top
1 of the casing when in its substantially horizontal position. The cover operates in
a similar way to that described with regard to the other embodiments, but is more
suitable for smaller radiators and where the top
1 of the casing is at a suitable height to provide a useable table. It will also be
seen that this construction provides a larger table surface area and that the front
cover
5 is fixed to the casing, that is to the top
1 and that the leg or legs
20 is secured to the internal support
8. Reference numeral
14 indicates optional screw in legs which may also be provided if desired. Any other
combinations of workable attachments of cover
5 to casing and or internal support may also be employed.
[0051] The fold-out legs could alternatively be attached to the moveable cover or the casing.
[0052] Figure 15 shows alternative means for horizontally supporting the moveable cover
5 other than by a fold out leg or legs. The means employed may be jointed arm means
28 which are pivotally attached to either side of the moveable cover
5 and also to the casing or internal support
8. Each of these jointed arms
28 consists usually of at least two members that are pivotally attached or jointed to
each other. Means are provided on each arm
28 to enable the joint to lock in position when the moveable cover
5 is horizontally extended. When the moveable cover
5 is folded down towards its vertically extending position, the joint moves upwards
towards the hinge
7. At the same time the upper member of the jointed arm
28 moves towards a position that is parallel to the side edge of the moveable cover
5. Similarly the lower member of the jointed arm
28 moves to a position that is parallel to the upper arm member. This alternative means
employed would need to be used in conjunction with hinges
7 that permanently locate the moveable cover to the internal support and or casing.
[0053] Other means may be employed for horizontally supporting the moveable cover
5 when in its horizontally extended position. These may include pivotable bracket members
(attaching the moveable cover to the casing or internal support) that lock out, preventing
collapse when the moveable cover
5 is horizontally extended. These bracket members may be used as both the means for
locating the moveable cover to the internal support and or casing and for supporting
the moveable cover
5 when horizontally extended.
[0054] Other alternatives may include rigid members that support the moveable cover in a
similar manner to the arms
28. These rigid members being pivotally attached to the underside of the moveable cover
5. The other end of the rigid members then connects releasably to the casing or internal
support
8. These rigid members could also be pivotally attached to the casing and or internal
support and releasably attached to the moveable cover
5. Supporting flaps hinged or pivotally attached to the casing and or internal support
8 in a similar manner to the legs
20 might also be employed. These would have the advantage of folding neatly into the
dimensions of the casing as well as providing more space for the user's feet under
the table, since the flaps do not extend to the floor.
[0055] Of course a mixture of such pivotable bracket members, hinged flaps, jointed and
rigid arm means and folding table legs
11 or
20 could be employed as the designer sees fit. The supporting means could also consist
of collapsible supports that may be permanently or releasably attached to the moveable
cover
5 and or casing and or internal support
8. In the case of totally removable supporting means. these would be stored separately
from the convertible radiator cover.
1. A radiatar cover in the form of a casing adapted to cover a radiator with which it
is to be used, the radiator cover comprising a top (1), at least one side cover (9,
6), a front (2; 3, 4, 5, 6), support means (11 or 20) and openings for allowing heated
air to escape from the radiator, characterized in that the radiator cover is a convertible radiator cover, wherein part of said front is
a moveable portion (5) which can be moved from a substantially vertically extending
position, in which it can cover pan of the radiator to a substantially horizontal
position in which it can be ungaged by the support means to provide a table.
2. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in claim 1 inclucling an internal support
(8) attachable to the casing, the moveable portion (5) being pivotally attached to
said internal support (8).
3. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in claim 1 where the moveable portion (5)
is pivotally attached to the casing.
4. A couvertible radiator cover as claimed in claim 2 in which the internal support (8)
is adapted for attachment to a wall.
5. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one or the preceding claims where tho
casing is adapted for attachment to a wall.
6. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one of the proceding claims where the
table height is variable.
7. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claim 1 to 6 in which the support
means for the moveable portion (5) include one or more fold-out legs (11 or 20).
8. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 6 in which the support
means for the moveable portion (5) include at least one pivotable bracket member.
9. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 6 in which the support
means for the moveable portion (5) include at least one jointed arm means (28).
10. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 6 in which the support
means for the movable portion (5) include at least one pivotally attached rigid member.
11. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 6 in which the support
means for the moveable portion (5) include at least one pivotally attached support
flap.
12. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 6 in which the support
means for the moveable portion (5) include collapsible means that are permanently
attached to the moveable portion (5) and/or casing and/or internal support (8).
13. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 1 to 6 in which the support
means for the moveable portion (5) include collapsible means that are releasably attached
to the convertible radiator cover.
14. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in claim 7 in which the leg (11 or 20) is
vertically and or horizontally adjustable.
15. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in claim 7 or claim 14 including means for
preventing horizontal movement of the leg (11 or 20) when supporting the moveable
portion (5).
16. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 7, 14 and 15 when dependent
on claim 2 and claim 4 in which the fold out leg (11 or 20) is attached to the internal
support (8).
17. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 7, 14 and 15 in which
the fold-out leg (11 or 20) is attached to the moveable portion (5).
18. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any of the claims 7, 14 and 15 in which
the fold-out leg (11 or 20) is attached to the casing.
19. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one of the claims 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
or 18, including a removable bottom central front panel which can be removed to allow
access to said fold-out leg (11 or 20) or legs.
20. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which
means are provided to strengthen the moveable portion (5) to improve its rigidity.
21. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in claim 20 in which the means to strengthen
the moveable portion (5) comprises plates (12) affixed to its underside.
22. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one of the preceding claims including
a separate table top (25) adapted for location on the upper surface of the moveable
portion (5) when in the substantially horizontal position.
23. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one of the preceding claims including
means to enable the moveable portion to be grasped when vertically extended in order
to raise it.
24. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one of the preceding claims including
means to releasably secure the end of the movable portion (5) adjacent the support
means when vertically extended.
25. A convertible radiator cover as claimed in any one of the preceding claims including
insulating means for covering the underside of the moveable portion (5) and or the
supporting means.
26. A radiator and convertible radiator cover wherein the convertible radiator cover is
according to any of claims 1 to 25.
1. Heizkörperabdeckung in Form einer Verkleidung, die zum Bedecken eines Heizkörpers,
mit dem sie zusammen verwendet werden soll, geeignet ist, wobei die Heizkörperabdeckung
eine obere Abdeckung (1), mindestens eine Seitenverkleidung (9, 6), eine Vorderfront
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6), Stützvorrichtungen (11 oder 20) und Öffnungen umfasst, die das Entweichen
erwärmter Luft aus dem Heizkörper gestatten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich bei der Heizkörperabdeckung um eine umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung handelt,
wobei es sich bei einem Teil der Vorderfront um einen beweglichen Abschnitt (5) handelt,
der aus einer sich im Wesentlichen senkrecht erstreckenden Position, in der er einen
Teil des Heizkörpers bedecken kann, in eine im Wesentlichen waagerechte Position bewegt
werden kann, in der er durch die Stützvorrichtungen unter Bereitstellung eines Tisches
eingerastet werden kann.
2. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach Anspruch 1, einschließlich einer an die Verkleidung
anbringbaren internen Stütze (8), wobei der bewegliche Abschnitt (5) drehbar an die
interne Stütze (8) angebracht ist.
3. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach Anspruch 1, wobei der bewegliche Abschnitt (5)
drehbar an die Verkleidung angebracht ist.
4. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach Anspruch 2, bei der die interne Stütze (8),
zum Anbringen an eine Wand geeignet ist.
5. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die
Verkleidung zum Anbringen an eine Wand geeignet ist.
6. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die
Tischhöhe verstellbar ist.
7. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei der die Stützvorrichtungen
für den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) ein oder mehrere ausklappbare Beine (11 oder 20)
einschließen.
8. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei der die Stützvorrichtungen
für den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) mindestens eine drehbare Trägervorrichtung einschließen.
9. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei der die Stützvorrichtungen
für den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) mindestens eine Gelenkarmvorrichtung (28) einschließen.
10. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei der die Stützvorrichtungen
für den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) mindestens ein drehbar angebrachtes starres Teil
einschließen.
11. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei der die Stützvorrichtungen
für den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) mindestens eine drehbar angebrachte Stützklappe
einschließen.
12. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei der die Stützvorrichtungen
für den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) zusammenklappbare Vorrichtungen einschließen, die
dauerhaft an den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) und/oder die Verkleidung und/oder die interne
Stütze (8) angebracht sind.
13. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei der die Stützvorrichtungen
für den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) zusammenklappbare Vorrichtungen einschließen, die
lösbar an die umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung angebracht sind.
14. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach Anspruch 7, bei der das Bein (11 oder 20) senkrecht
und/oder waagerecht einstellbar ist.
15. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach Anspruch 7 oder Anspruch 14 einschließlich Vorrichtungen
für das Verhindern der waagerechten Bewegung des Beins (11 oder 20) beim Stützen des
beweglichen Abschnitts (5).
16. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 7, 14 und 15, wenn es sich
um einen Unteranspruch von Anspruch 2 und Anspruch 4 handelt, bei der das ausklappbare
Bein (11 oder 20) an der internen Stütze (8) angebracht ist.
17. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 7, 14 und 15, bei der das
ausklappbare Bein (11 oder 20) an den beweglichen Abschnitt (5) angebracht ist.
18. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 7, 14 und 15, bei der das
ausklappbare Bein (11 or 20) an der Verkleidung angebracht ist.
19. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der Ansprüche 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 oder 18
einschließlich einer abnehmbaren unteren mittigen vorderen Tafel, die entfernt werden
kann, um Zugang zu dem ausklappbaren Bein (11 oder 20) oder den ausklappbaren Beinen
zu gestatten.
20. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der
Vorrichtungen zum Verstärken des beweglichen Abschnitts (5) zum Verbessern seiner
Festigkeit bereitgestellt werden.
21. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach Anspruch 20, bei der die Vorrichtungen für das
Verstärken des beweglichen Abschnitts (5) an dessen Unterseite befestigte Platten
(12) umfassen.
22. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche einschließlich
einer separaten Tischplatte (25), die für das Positionieren auf der Oberfläche des
beweglichen Abschnitts (5), wenn sich dieser in im Wesentlichen waagerechter Stellung
befindet, geeignet ist.
23. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche einschließlich
Vorrichtungen, die das Ergreifen des beweglichen Abschnitts, wenn er sich senkrecht
erstreckt, ermöglicht, um ihn anzuheben.
24. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche einschließlich
Vorrichtungen für das lösbare Befestigen des Endes des an die Stützvorrichtungen angrenzenden
beweglichen Abschnitts (5), wenn er sich senkrecht erstreckt.
25. Umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche einschließlich
Isoliervorrichtungen für das Bedecken der Unterseite des beweglichen Abschnitts (5)
und/oder der Stützvorrichtung.
26. Heizkörper oder umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung, wobei die umwandelbare Heizkörperabdeckung
einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 25 entspricht.
1. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur de la forme d'un carter adapté pour couvrir un
radiateur avec lequel il doit être utilisé, le Couvercle convertible pour radiateur
comprenant un couvercle (1), au moins un couvercle latéral (9,6), un devant (2,3,4,5,6),
un support (11 ou 20) et des ouvertures pour permettre à l'air chaud de s'échapper
du radiateur, caractérisé en ce que le couvercle pour radiateur est un couvercle convertible pour radiateur, dans lequel
une partie dudit devant est une partie mobile (5) qui peut être déplacée d'une position
principalement dans le sens vertical dans laquelle elle peut cacher une partie du
radiateur vers une position principalement horizontale dans laquelle elle peut être
engagée par le support pour faire une table.
2. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur selon la revendication 1, comprenant un support
interne (8) pouvant être attaché au carter, la partie mobile (5) étant attachée audit
support interne (8) de manière pivotante.
3. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans la revendication 1, dans
lequel la partie mobile (5) est attachée au carter de manière pivotante
4. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans la revendication 2, dans
laquelle le support interne (8) est adapté pour fixation à un mur.
5. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
précédentes, dans lequel le carter est adapté pour fixation à un mur.
6. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
précédentes, dans lequel la hauteur de la table est variable.
7. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
1 à 6, dans lequel le support de la partie mobile (5) inclut un ou plusieurs pieds
repliables (11 ou 20)
8. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
1 à 6, dans lequel le support de la partie mobile (5) inclut au moins une pièce-console
pouvant être pivotée.
9. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
1 à 6, dans lequel le support de la partie mobile (5) inclut au moins un bras articulé
(28)
10. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
1 à 6, dans lequel le support de la partie mobile (5) inclut au moins une pièce rigide
attachée de manière pivotante.
11. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
1 à 6, dans lequel le support de la partie mobile (5) inclut au moins une patte support
fixée de manière pivotante
12. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
1 à 6, dans lequel le support de la partie mobile (5) inclut un moyen repliable attaché
en permanence à la partie mobile (5) et/ou au carter et/ou au support interne (8)
13. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
1 à 6, dans lequel le support de la partie mobile (5) inclut un moyen repliable qui
est attaché de manière détachable au couvercle convertible pour radiateur.
14. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans la revendication 7, dans
lequel le pied (11 ou 20) est ajustable verticalement ou horizontalement.
15. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans la revendication 7 ou la
revendication 14, comprenant un moyen pour empêcher le mouvement horizontal du pied
(11 ou 20) lorsqu'il supporte la partie mobile (5).
16. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans les revendications 7, 14
et 15, lorsqu'il dépend de la revendication 2 et de la revendication 4, dans lequel
le pied repliable (11 ou 20) est attaché au support interne (8)
17. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans les revendications 7, 14
et 15, dans lequel le pied repliable (11 ou 20) est attaché à la partie mobile (5).
18. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans les revendications 7, 14
et 15, dans lequel le pied repliable (11 ou 20) est attaché au carter.
19. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans les revendications 7, 14,
15, 16, 17 ou 18, comprenant un panneau avant central amovible qui peut être enlevé
pour permettre l'accès audit pied (11 ou 20) ou pieds repliable(s).
20. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
précédentes, dans lequel est prévu un moyen pour renforcer la partie mobile (5) afin
d'améliorer sa rigidité.
21. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans la revendication 20, dans
lequel le moyen de renforcer la partie mobile (5) comprend des plaques (12) fixées
en dessous.
22. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
précédentes, y compris un dessus de table séparé (25) adapté pour être placé sur la
surface supérieure de la partie mobile (5), lorsqu'elle est dans une position principalement
horizontale.
23. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
précédentes, comprenant un moyen pour permettre à la partie mobile d'être saisie lorsqu'elle
est verticale, afin de la soulever.
24. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
précédentes, comprenant un moyen de fixer de manière libérable la partie mobile (5)
voisine du support lorsqu'elle est verticale.
25. Couvercle convertible pour radiateur comme revendiqué dans une des revendications
précédentes, y compris une isolation pour couvrir le dessous de la partie mobile (5)
et ou le support.
26. Radiateur et Couvercle convertible pour radiateur dans lesquels le couvercle convertible
pour radiateur est fabriqué selon une des revendications 1 à 25.