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| (54) | A DEPLOYABLE SYSTEM FOR A SHIELDING SYSTEM |
| (57) In a first aspect, a deployable system for a shielding system configured to be connected
to a structural building is provided. The deployable system comprises a supporting
system for supporting a cover and an anchoring system configured to be anchored to
a floor of the structural building for holding the supporting system under the floor.
The supporting system is slidably connected to the anchoring system. The deployable
system is configured in such a way that a portion of the supporting system can be
moved through a cavity of the wall of the structural building between a closed position
and a deployed position. In a further aspect, a shielding system for covering an area
arranged at an outer region of a structural building is provided. The shielding system
comprises a deployable system according to any of the examples herein disclosed and
a cover supported by the supporting system.
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[0001] The present disclosure relates to deployable systems for a shielding system, shielding systems comprising deployable systems and shielding system assemblies comprising shielding systems.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Awnings or shielding systems are devices commonly used for covering an area arranged outside a structural building. Awnings may generally protect the covered area against sunlight and/or rain.
[0003] Awnings generally comprise a structure anchored to a wall of a structural building and a cover attached to such a structure. The structure is commonly formed by a pair of articulated arms attached to the wall or facade that opens and closes the awning. The articulated arms may require using light arms or bars which may only withstand lighter covers. These articulated arms may be attached through wall fixing or ground anchors to the wall. These wall fixing anchors are commonly fixed to the wall in a substantially horizontal direction.
[0004] Awnings comprise lighter structures generally designed to withstand lower load. However, when awnings are in an open or extended position, the awnings may be subjected to relatively high loads as wind loads (pressure and/or suction), rain loads and snow loads. These loads may imply subjecting the awning and wall fixing anchors to high loads, which may cause the awning to collapse. In addition, the wall fixing anchors may not be able to withstand high loads. The wall fixing anchors are generally designed to work mainly under compression instead of under high bending moments and/or shear strengths. Loads acting on the wall fixing anchors may be increased by the own weight of the shielding system, in particular, in long and/or in heavy shielding systems. In addition, these wall fixing anchors may be connected to non-structural parts of a wall.
[0005] To reduce bending moments acting on the wall fixing anchors, the area covered by the shielding system may be reduced. In some examples, lighter structures may be employed to reduce the weight of the shielding system. In some examples, the number of wall fixing anchors may be increased so that loads applied to each of the wall fixing anchors may be reduced.
[0006] The present disclosure provides examples of systems that at least partially resolve some of the aforementioned disadvantages.
SUMMARY
[0007] In a first aspect, a deployable system for a shielding system configured to be connected to a structural building is provided. The structural building comprises a wall and a floor extending from a height of the wall, wherein the wall defines an inner and an outer region of the structural building. The deployable system comprises a supporting system for supporting a cover and an anchoring system configured to be anchored to the floor of the structural building for holding the supporting system under the floor. In addition, the supporting system is slidably connected to the anchoring system. The deployable system is further configured in such a way that a portion of the supporting system can be moved through a cavity of the wall of the structural building between a closed position in which the portion is arranged at the inner region and a deployed position in which the portion is arranged at the outer region.
[0008] In this disclosure, a structural building is a building or edifice with a roof and walls standing permanently in one place, such as a house or factory. In some examples, the structural building may be a multi-story building. A deployable system may be suspended from some of the floors. In structural buildings having a single floor, the floor at which the anchoring system may be anchored to may refer to the roof. In this disclosure, a floor shall be understood as a substantially horizontal structural surface positioned above the shielding system. The shielding system may thus cover an area outside the structural building below the height of the floor.
[0009] The floor may be made from concrete. In some examples, the floor may be made from concrete slab. In some examples, the floor may comprise steel beams or wood beams and blocks or concrete.
[0010] In this disclosure, a shielding system or an awning shall be understood as a device for covering an area arranged outside a structural building to protect this area against sunlight and/or rain.
[0011] Connection of the deployable system of the shielding system to the structural building may thus be improved. The anchoring system connect may connect the supporting system to the floor of a structural building. The deployable system is thus positioned under the floor. The anchoring system may thus extend in a substantially vertical direction instead of in a horizontal direction as in conventional wall fixing anchors. The anchoring system may substantially work under tension and compression forces. Consequently, the anchoring system may withstand higher loads compared to conventional wall fixing anchors. This may allow increasing the size of the shielding system and, therefore, also the area covered by the shielding system. In addition, the deployable system may allow using heavier supporting systems and/or heavier covers maintaining a structural integrity and structural safety criteria.
[0012] In this disclosure, a vertical direction means a direction substantially parallel to the height of the structural building, e.g. from a lower floor to an upper floor. In this disclosure, a horizontal direction means a direction substantially parallel to the ground or to the floor. Vertical direction is perpendicular to the horizontal direction.
[0013] In addition, as a portion of the supporting system is arranged inside the structural building, when the deployable system is in the closed position, protection of the shielding system against external factors, such weather conditions or dirt, may be enhanced.
[0014] When the supporting system is anchored to floor, the supporting system may be moved through a cavity arranged on the wall along a direction substantially perpendicular to the wall of the structural building. The supporting system may outwardly extend from the wall in the deployed position.
[0015] In some examples, the supporting system may comprise one or more longitudinal beams. These one or more longitudinal beams may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the wall when the deployable system is anchored to the floor. The longitudinal beams may be moved with respect to the wall. The beams may thus be moved along a substantially horizontal direction. In some examples, the deployable system may comprise two longitudinal beams arranged at opposite sides of the supporting system. A cover may be coupled to the longitudinal beams.
[0016] The longitudinal beams may have a cross-sectional shape to withstand the expected loads, e.g. wind or snow loads, own weight or weight of the cover. In some examples, a longitudinal beam may have rectangular or a squared cross-sectional shape. In some examples, a longitudinal beam may comprise a I-shape or a U-shape cross-section. In some examples, depending on the position of the longitudinal beams, the cross-sectional shape or the size may be different. The longitudinal beams may be of any suitable cross-sectional shape.
[0017] The supporting system may comprise for example steel, aluminum, wood, carbon fiber, a polymeric material or any suitable material able to withstand relatively high loads.
[0018] In some examples, the anchoring system may comprise one or more brackets to at least partially surrounding the longitudinal beams. The anchor system may comprise a plurality of anchors to connect the brackets to the floor of the structural building. The brackets may thus hold the longitudinal beams. In some examples, the longitudinal beams may slide with respect to the brackets. In some examples, the brackets may be fixedly connected to the anchors. In some examples, the brackets may comprise a U-shape for accommodating a longitudinal beam. In some examples, the bracket may comprise a substantially rectangular or square shape to allow a longitudinal beam to move inside the bracket.
[0019] In some examples, a longitudinal beam may be suspended from a bracket connected to the floor through the anchor system, e.g. a wall or a floor anchor. In some examples, a longitudinal beam may be suspended from a plurality of brackets. According to this aspect, stability of the supporting system may be increased.
[0020] In some examples, a guide may be arranged between a bracket and a longitudinal beam. The deployable system may comprise one or more guides connected to the brackets for guiding the longitudinal beams. The guides may be fixedly connected to the brackets. The longitudinal beams may engage the guides. Movement of the longitudinal beams may be guided with the guides. In some examples, a guide may be connected to a plurality of brackets. Stability of the longitudinal beams may be further increased and deformations of the longitudinal beams may be reduced.
[0021] In some examples, plurality of rollers may be arranged between the longitudinal beams and the brackets or the guides. The plurality of rollers may be connected to the one or more brackets or to the one or more guides to engage the one or more longitudinal beams. Sliding of the longitudinal beams with respect the brackets and/or to the guides may be improved. Movement between a deployed position and a closed position may thus be enhanced.
[0022] In further examples, the rollers may be connected to the floor or to the wall through connectors. In this way, the rollers may be fixed to the structural building independently from the brackets or the guides.
[0023] In a further aspect, a shielding system for covering an area arranged at an outer region of a structural building is provided. The structural building comprises a wall and a floor extending from a height of the wall, wherein the wall defines an inner and an outer region of the structural building. The shielding system further comprises a deployable system according to any of the examples herein disclosed and a cover supported by the supporting system.
[0024] The cover may be a sheet, or a plurality of sheets, protecting an area under the shielding system in the deployed position against solar radiation and/or against water. The sheet may be made from a textile or fabric material. In some examples, the cover of the shielding system may be heavier than in conventional awnings. For example, covers may comprise glass, steel, wood, acrylic glass, methacrylate or plastics such polycarbonate, polyester or polyethylene. In some examples, the cover may comprise panels comprising any of the above mentioned materials. For example, the cover may comprise one or more panels. Panels may be sandwich panels.
[0025] In some examples, at least one panel may be an acoustic panel. Propagation of sound through the acoustic panel may thus be prevented. Sounds from below the shielding system may be absorbed by the acoustic panel, such that sounds above the shielding system may be mitigated. This may be used for reducing the noise level in floors above the shielding system. The acoustic panel may act as a noise barrier and/or as sound absorber. An acoustic panel may comprise an acoustic foam. In some examples, an acoustic panel may comprise mineral wool, e.g. a stone wool.
[0026] In some examples, at least one panel may be a fireproof panel or a fire-retardant panel. Fire may be at least temporary blocked by the fireproof panel. Propagation of fire along the building may thus be minimized. In some examples, the fireproof panel(s) may be displaced by the supporting system after detecting a fire. Safety of the building may consequently be increased. In some examples, the fireproof panel may comprise a mineral wool.
[0027] In some examples, at least one panel may be a photovoltaic panel. Accordingly, power may be produced with solar radiation.
[0028] In some examples, at least one panel may comprise a photocatalytic material. For example, the panel may be coated with a layer comprising a photocatalytic material. A photocatalytic material may comprise TiO2. The photocatalytic materials may be used for decontamination of air. Content of some air pollutants, e.g. NOx, Sox, COVs or CO, may be reduced or eliminated.
[0029] In yet a further aspect, a shielding system assembly is provided. The shielding system assembly comprises a wall of a structural building comprising a cavity, a floor of the structural building extending from a height of the wall; and a shielding system according to any of the examples herein described.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure will be described in the following, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
Figure 1a and 1b respectively show an example of a deployable system for a shielding system in a closed and in a deployed position according to the present disclosure;
Figures 2a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system according to the present disclosure;
Figure 2b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 2a along the line A - A';
Figures 3a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system according to the present disclosure;
Figure 3b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 3a along the line B - B';
Figures 4a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system according to the present disclosure;
Figure 4b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 4a along the line C - C';
Figures 5a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system according to the present disclosure;
Figure 5b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 5a along the line D - D';
Figures 6a - 6c show an example of a shielding system according to the present disclosure moving between a closed position and a deployed position.
Figures 7a - 7b show an example of a shielding system according to the present disclosure moving between a closed position and a deployed position.
Figures 8a - 8b show an example of a shielding system according to the present disclosure moving between a closed position and a deployed position.
Figure 9 shows an example of a shielding system according to the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLES
[0032] Figure 1a and 1b respectively show an example of a deployable system 10 for a shielding system in a closed and in a deployed position according to the present disclosure. The deployable system of these figures is connected to a structural building 1. The structural building 1 comprises a wall 2 and a floor 3 extending form a height of the wall 2. The wall 2 defines an inner 4 and an outer region 5 of the structural building 1. The wall 2 comprises a cavity 6 through which the supporting system 20 may be displaced.
[0033] The deployable system 10 of these figures comprises a supporting system 20 for supporting a cover (not shown in these figures) and an anchoring system 30 anchored to the floor 3 of the structural building 1 for holding the supporting system 20. The supporting system 20 is slidably connected to the anchoring system 30, so that the supporting system 20 may be moved with respect to the anchoring system 30. As may be seen from these figures, when the deployable system is anchored to the floor 3, the deployable system 10 may be moved between a closed position (Fig. 1a) and a deployed position (Fig. 1b). In the closed position a portion of the supporting system 20 is in the inner region 4 of the structural building 1, while this portion is in the outer region 5 in the deployed position. For example, this portion may be a central portion. Accordingly, the central portion may be in the inner region in the closed position and in the outer region in the deployed position.
[0034] In some examples, at least 75% of a length of the supporting system 20 is arranged in the inner side 4 when the supporting system is in the closed position. In some examples, at least 75% of a length of the supporting system 20 is arranged in the outer side 5 when the supporting system 20 is in the deployed position. In this disclosure, a length of the supporting system means a distance between a rear end 21 and a front end 22 along a direction substantially perpendicular to the wall 2.
[0035] In some examples, the front end 22 may be arranged inside the structural building when the supporting system is in the closed position. In other examples, the front end 22 may be outside the structural building when the supporting system is in the closed position.
[0036] In some examples, when the deployable system is in the deployed position at least 5 % of a length of the supporting system is arranged in the inner side. In some examples, when the deployable system is in the deployed position 10 % - 35%, e.g. 10% - 25%, of a length of the supporting system is arranged in the inner side. In this way, bending moments may be transferred to the floor.
[0037] In Figures 1a and 1b, the deployable system 10 comprises an actuator 50 for moving the supporting system between the closed position (Figure 1a) and the deployed position (Figure 1b).
[0038] In some examples, the actuator may be configured to be manually actuated. The actuator may comprise a crank that moves an actuating element that may engage the supporting system, e.g. a longitudinal beam.
[0039] In some examples, the actuator may comprise a motor, e.g. an electric motor. The motor may rotate a shaft that cause a lineal movement of the supporting system, e.g. one or more longitudinal beams.
[0040] The actuator may be a linear actuator. Examples of linear actuators may be mechanical actuators, hydraulic actuators, pneumatic actuators or electromechanical actuators.
[0041] In some examples, mechanical actuators may convert a rotary motion into linear motion. In some examples, a mechanical actuator may comprise a rotating wheel and an axle. The rotating wheel may move a cable, a rack, a chain or belt to produce linear motion. A counterweight may cause the rotation of the rotating wheel. In some examples, the mechanical actuator may comprise a spring to push or pull the supporting system between a deployed position and a closed position. Electromechanical actuators may involve using a mechanical actuator powered by an electrical motor.
[0042] Figures 2a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system 10 according to the present disclosure and Figure 2b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 2a along the line A - A'. In this example, the anchoring system 30 comprises a bracket 31 and a plurality of anchors 32 anchored to the floor 3. The anchors may be secured to the floor. The anchors of these figures extend in a substantially vertical direction, i.e. perpendicular to the floor 3. The anchors may thus be subjected to compression and tension loads.
[0043] The bracket 31 of these figures partially surrounds a longitudinal beam 23 of the supporting system. In this example, the bracket 31 comprises a first side plate 33 and a second side plate 34 surrounding the longitudinal beam 23. The bracket may also comprise a top plate 35 having openings through which the anchors 32 may be inserted. In other examples, instead of plates, the bracket may comprise a pair of bars.
[0044] In these figures, a roller 40 may be rotatably connected to the bracket 31. The roller 40 may engage the longitudinal beam 23 allowing the longitudinal beam to slide with respect to the bracket.
[0045] In these figures, the roller 40 is arranged at the lower side of the longitudinal beam. A connecting member (not shown in Figures 2a and 2b) may be arranged above the longitudinal beam to connect the side plates 33, 34 of the bracket. The connecting member may prevent an upwards movement of the longitudinal beam.
[0046] The roller of these figures engages the longitudinal beam and is arranged at the lower side of the longitudinal beam. Alternatively, or additionally, the roller may be arranged at the upper side of the longitudinal beam.
[0047] The shape of the roller may match a portion of the shape of the longitudinal beam. The roller may thus have a shape suitable for engaging the longitudinal beam. In this example, the roller comprises substantially flat surface. Friction between the roller and the longitudinal beam may be reduced.
[0048] In other examples, the roller may comprise a pinion. The corresponding longitudinal beam may comprise a racket in such a way that the pinion engages the racket. The pinion may be driven by e.g. a motor to induce a linear movement to the longitudinal beam. Accordingly, the pinion may be an actuator to move the longitudinal beam.
[0049] In these figures, only a bracket and a longitudinal beam are shown. However, the deployable system may comprise a plurality of longitudinal beams. In some examples, a longitudinal beam may be held by two or more brackets. For example, the deployable system may comprise a plurality of longitudinal beams and each of these longitudinal beams may be held by a plurality of brackets. In some examples, each of the brackets may comprise one or more rollers engaging the corresponding longitudinal beam.
[0050] The deployable system may thus comprise a plurality of rollers connected to the one or more brackets to engage the one or more longitudinal beams.
[0051] In some examples, the supporting system may comprise one or more transversal beams extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal beams. For example, a transversal beam may connect two adjacent longitudinal beams. In some examples, a transversal beam may extend between opposite sides of the supporting system. The transversal beam(s) may increase the robustness of the supporting system. In addition, the transversal beam(s) may make easier connecting the cover to the supporting system.
[0052] Figures 3a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system 10 according to the present disclosure and Figure 3b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 3a along the line B - B'. The portion of the deployable system depicted in Figures 3a and 3b is similar to the deployable system depicted in Figures 2a and 2b, however, two rollers are rotatably connected to the bracket 31.
[0053] In this example, de deployable system comprises a lower roller 41 arranged at a lower side of the longitudinal beam 23 and an upper roller 42 arranged at an upper side of the longitudinal beam 23. The lower 41 and the upper rollers are rotatably connected to the bracket 31. The rollers may extend between the side plates 33, 34 of the bracket. As described with respect to Figures 2a and 2b, the rollers may engage the longitudinal beam.
[0054] Arranging the longitudinal beam 23 between the upper roller 42 and the lower roller 41 may retain the longitudinal beam in a predetermined position. Effects of the bending moment on the anchoring system may thus be reduced. Furthermore, loads may be more effectively transferred to the floor 3. In addition, this arrangement may allow a smooth displacement of the longitudinal beam with respect to the anchoring system.
[0055] As explained with respect to Figures 2a and 2b, the deployable system may comprise a plurality of longitudinal beams. The deployable system may further comprise one or more brackets holding each of the longitudinal beams. In some examples, the deployable system may comprise a lower row of rollers arranged at a lower side of at least one longitudinal beam and an upper row of rollers arranged at an upper side of the at least one longitudinal beam when the deployable system is anchored to the floor of the structural building.
[0056] Figures 4a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system according to the present disclosure and Figure 4b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 4a along the line C - C'. The deployable system may comprise one or more guides connected to the one or more brackets for guiding one or more longitudinal beams.
[0057] In these figures, the deployable system comprises an upper guide 61 arranged at an upper side of the longitudinal beam 23 and a lower guide 62 arranged at a lower side of the longitudinal beam. The guides 61 and 62 are connected to the brackets 31. In this example, the guides are arranged between the first side plate 33 and second side plate 34. The guide or guides may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal beams. In some examples, a guide may be suspended by several brackets. In these figures, the guides 61, 62 are held by two brackets 31.
[0058] In this example, a plurality of rollers is arranged between the guides and the longitudinal beams. In particular, Figures 4a and 4b show a lower row of rollers 41 arranged at a lower side of the longitudinal beam and an upper row of rollers 42 arranged at an upper side of the longitudinal beam. The lower row of rollers 41 are rotatably connected to the lower guide 62 and the upper row of rollers 42 are rotatably connected to the upper guide 61.
[0059] The upper row of rollers may be arranged between the upper side of the longitudinal beam and the upper guide. Similarly, the lower row of rollers may be arranged between the lower side of the longitudinal beam and the lower guide.
[0060] The guides of this example have substantially U-shape. The guides may comprise two opposite sidewalls connected by a central wall. The guides may have a cross-sectional shape corresponding with cross-sectional shape of the longitudinal beams.
[0061] In these examples, the rollers rotate about a rotating axis extending between the first side plate 33 and the second side plate 34. The rollers are thus arranged in a substantially horizontal orientation. The rollers may thus contact an inner side of the central wall and upper or lower side of the longitudinal beam.
[0062] In other examples, the rollers may rotate about an axis extending substantially parallel to the brackets. The rollers may thus be arranged in a substantially vertical orientation. The rollers may thus be arranged between the sidewalls of the guides and the longitudinal beam.
[0063] In these examples, the rollers are rotatably connected to the guides. However, in other examples, the rollers may be rotatably connected to the longitudinal beams to engage the guides.
[0064] In these examples, the guide(s) are arranged around the longitudinal beams. In other examples, the longitudinal beams may at least partially surround the guides. For example, a guide having a substantially rectangular cross-section may be surrounded by a longitudinal beam with a U-shape cross-section or with a greater rectangular cross-section.
[0065] In some examples, instead of rollers, a lubrication film may be arranged between the guide(s) and the longitudinal beam(s). This lubrication film may allow the longitudinal beams to slide with respect the guides.
[0066] Figures 5a shows an example of a portion of a deployable system according to the present disclosure and Figure 5b shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 5a along the line D - D'. The deployable system of this figure comprises a housing 70 to house at least a portion of the supporting system. According to this aspect, dirt may be minimized and integration of the deployable system inside the building may be improved.
[0067] A deployable system according to any of the examples herein disclose may comprise a housing 70 to accommodate or house at least a portion of the supporting system.
[0068] In these figures, the housing is connected to the brackets 31. The housing 70 may be arranged between the first side plate 33 and the second side plate 34.
[0069] Rollers may be arranged inside the housing to allow the longitudinal beam to slide with respect to the housing. Rollers may be according to any of the examples herein disclosed. In these figures, the deployable system comprises a lower row of rollers 41 and an upper row of rollers 42.
[0070] In some examples, a guide or a plurality of guides according to any of the examples herein disclosed may be arranged inside the housing.
[0071] In some examples, the longitudinal beam be slide with respect to the guide(s) or to the housing by providing a material with a low frictional coefficient, e.g. lubricating liquid, in between.
[0072] In this example, the longitudinal beam comprises a substantially I-shape. In other examples, the longitudinal beam may comprise any other suitable shape.
[0073] Figures 6a - 6c show an example of a shielding system 100 according to the present disclosure moving between a closed position and a deployed position. The shielding system comprises a deployable system according to any of the examples herein described and a cover 110 supported by the supporting system 20.
[0074] The supporting system of the deployable system may be moved from a closed position (Figure 6a) to a deployed position (Figure 6c) with an intermediate position (Figure 6b) in between.
[0075] In Figure 6a, the cover is folded. In the closed position, the cover may be at the outer side of the wall 2. The cover may comprise a plurality of connecting elements connecting the cover to the supporting system 20. In some examples, the connecting elements may slide with respect to the supporting system.
[0076] In other examples, the cover may be rolled up when the supporting system is in the closed position. The cover may be rolled around a shaft.
[0077] Figure 6b represents an intermediate position between the closed and the deployed position. The supporting system 20 comprises a front end 22. A front end 111 of the cover may be connected to the front end 22 of the supporting system. A plurality of connecting elements 112 connect the cover to the supporting system. The connecting elements 112 may be moved along the supporting system to stretch the cover.
[0078] In some examples, the cover may comprise a rear end 113 connected directly or indirectly to the outer side of the wall 2.
[0079] Figure 6c represents a deployed position of the supporting system 20. As the front end 110 of the cover 100 is attached to the front end 22 of the supporting system 20, the movement of the supporting system from the closed position to the deployed position deploys the cover 110. In this figure, the cover is substantially stretched. The cover may thus cover an area arranged at the outer region of the structural building.
[0080] In this example, the front end of the cover is connected to the front end of the supporting system. Both front ends are thus moved together. However, in other examples, the movement of the cover may be independent from the movement of the supporting system. In some of these examples, the front end of the cover may slide along the supporting system. An actuator may be used for moving the cover with respect to the supporting system. The actuator may be according to any of the examples herein disclosed.
[0081] The cover may comprise several parts. In some examples, these parts may be moved independent from each other. In some examples, at least two parts may be moved together.
[0082] The cover may be made from a textile material or a fabric material. Examples of fabric materials for the cover may be coated cottons fabrics, vinyl fabrics or acrylic fabric.
[0083] Figures 7a - 7b show an example of a shielding system 100 according to the present disclosure moving between a closed position and a deployed position. The shielding system of these figures is similar to the example depicted in Figures 6a - 6c. The cover of Figures 7a - 7b comprises one or more panels. The panels may be according to any of the examples herein disclosed.
[0084] In these figures, a panel may slide with respect to an adjacent panel. A connecting member may slidable connect two adjacent panels. This connecting member may prevent separation of two adjacent panels.
[0085] In the closed position (Fig. 7a), the panels are stacked. A front end 111 of the front panel 121 may be connected to a front end 22 of the supporting system 20. Movement of the supporting system may thus cause moving the front panel 121. And the front panel 121 may cause the movement of the adjacent panel and so on. A rear end 113 of the rear panel 123 may be connected directly or through an intermediate structure to an outer side of the wall 2.
[0086] In some examples, the front panel 121 may slide with respect the supporting system. The panels may thus be moved independently from the supporting system.
[0087] Figures 8a - 8b show an example of a shielding system 100 according to the present disclosure moving between a closed position and a deployed position. The shielding system 100 of these figures is similar to the example depicted in Figures 7a - 7b. However, in this example, the panels may rotate about an adjacent panel. One panel may thus be rotatably connected to another panel. For example, a hinge 115 may connect two adjacent panels. In the closed position (Fig. 8a), the panels are folded.
[0088] As in previous examples, the front end 111 of the front panel 121 may be connected to the front end 22 of the supporting system 20. Connecting elements 112 may slidably connect some panels to the supporting system. In other examples, the front panel may slide along the supporting system.
[0089] Figure 9 shows an example of a shielding system according to the present disclosure. The shielding system 100 of this figure comprises a deployable system 10 and a cover 110 according to any of the examples herein described. For example, the cover 110 of this figure is configured to be rolled-up in the closed position, however, in some examples the cover may be folded in the closed position.
[0090] The deployable system 10 of this figure comprises one or more pillars 24 connected to the supporting system 20. The pillar 24 of this figure extends from the supporting system 20 to a ground 7 when the supporting system is in the deployed position. The pillar(s) may minimize bending of the supporting system. Accordingly, the deployable system may withstand higher loads or resistance of the supporting system can be reduced, e.g. by using cheaper materials or by minimizing the structural weight.
[0091] In some examples, the pillar or pillars may be connected at a front end 21 of the supporting system. A top portion 27 of the pillar(s) may be connected to the front end 21 of the supporting system 20. In some examples, the pillar(s) may be connected at a region between the front end 21 and the wall 2.
[0092] A shielding system according to any of the examples herein disclosed may comprise one or more pillars.
[0093] In some examples, the pillar(s) 24 may be permanently connected to the supporting system, i.e. may be moved together with the supporting system. In the example of this figure, the pillar 24 comprises rollers or wheels 25 to move the pillar over the ground 7. In this way, the deployable system may be easily deployed. The rollers may be arranged at a base portion 28 of the pillar.
[0094] In some examples, the pillars(s) may be connected to the supporting system, e.g. screwed or through a pin or a clipping system, when the supporting system is in the deployed position.
[0095] In figure 9, the shielding system comprises a ground cover 130 for covering a region of the ground 7. The ground cover 130 may be placed over the ground. The ground cover 130 may be similar to the cover 110.
[0096] In some examples, the ground cover may be an acoustic cover. An acoustic cover may reduce sound by for example absorbing sound energy. Noise pollution may thus be reduced. Outdoor activities, e.g. terrace of a bar, may be performed over the acoustic cover minimizing noise pollution. In some of these examples, the cover 110 may also be an acoustic panel. In this way, sound attenuation may further be increased.
[0097] In some examples, the ground cover may comprise a photocatalytic material. Content of air pollutants may thus be reduced.
[0098] In this example, the ground cover 130 comprises a front end 131. The front end 131 may be connected to the base 28 of the pillar(s). The ground cover may thus be extended with the movement of the pillars. A rear end of the ground cove may be connected to the wall. In this example, the ground cover is a roller ground cover, this is to say that may be rolled-up.
[0099] For reasons of completeness, various aspects of the present disclosure are set out in the following numbered clauses:
Clause 1. A deployable system for a shielding system configured to be connected to a structural building, the structural building comprising a wall and a floor extending from a height of the wall, wherein the wall defines an inner and an outer region of the structural building, the deployable system comprising:
a supporting system for supporting a cover;
an anchoring system configured to be anchored to the floor of the structural building for holding the supporting system under the floor;
wherein the supporting system is slidably connected to the anchoring system; and
wherein the deployable system is configured in such a way that a portion of the supporting system can be moved through a cavity of the wall of the structural building between a closed position in which the portion is arranged at the inner region and a deployed position in which the portion is arranged at the outer region.
Clause 2. A deployable system according to clause 1, wherein the supporting system comprises one or more longitudinal beams extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the wall when the deployable system is anchored to the floor of the structural building.
Clause 3. A deployable system according to clause 2, wherein the supporting system comprises one or more transversal beams extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal beams.
Clause 4. A deployable system according to any of clauses 2 - 3, wherein the anchoring system comprises one or more brackets to at least partially surrounding the one or more longitudinal beams and a plurality of anchors to connect the brackets to floor of the structural building.
Clause 5. A deployable system according to clause 4, wherein the deployable system comprises one or more guides connected to the one or more brackets for guiding the one or more longitudinal beams.
Clause 6. A deployable system according to clause 5, wherein the one or more guides comprises at least an upper guide arranged at an upper side of at least one longitudinal beam and a lower guide arranged at a lower side of the at least one longitudinal beam when the deployable system is anchored to the floor of the structural building.
Clause 7. A deployable system according to any of clauses 4 - 6, wherein the deployable system comprises a plurality of rollers connected to the one or more brackets or to the one or more guides to engage the one or more longitudinal beams.
Clause 8. A deployable system according to clause 7, wherein the plurality of rollers comprises a lower row of rollers arranged at a lower side of at least one longitudinal beam and an upper row of rollers arranged at an upper side of the at least one longitudinal beam when the deployable system is anchored to the floor of the structural building.
Clause 9. A deployable system according to any of clauses 7 - 8, wherein at least one of the rollers comprises a pinion and at least one of the longitudinal beams comprises a racket in such a way that the pinion engages the racket.
Clause 10. A deployable system according to any of clauses 5 - 6, wherein the deployable system comprises a plurality of rollers connected to the one or more longitudinal beams to engage the guides.
Clause 11. A deployable system according to any of clauses 1 - 10, wherein the deployable system comprises an actuator for moving the supporting system between the closed position to the deployed position.
Clause 12. A deployable system according to clause 11, wherein the actuator is configured to be manually actuated.
Clause 13. A deployable system according to clause 11, wherein the actuator comprises a motor, an electromechanical actuator, a pneumatic actuator, a hydraulic actuator or a mechanical actuator.
Clause 14. A deployable system according to any of clauses 1 - 13, wherein the deployable system comprises a housing to house at least a portion of the supporting system.
Clause 15. A shielding system for covering an area arranged at an outer region of a structural building, the structural building comprising a wall and a floor extending from a height of the wall, wherein the wall defines an inner and an outer region of the structural building, the shielding system comprising:
a deployable system according to any of clauses 1 - 14; and
a cover supported by the supporting system.
Clause 16. A shielding system according to clause 15, wherein the cover is rolled-up when the supporting system is in the closed position.
Clause 17. A shielding system according to clause 15, wherein the cover is folded when the supporting system is in the closed position.
Clause 18. A shielding system according to any of clauses 15 - 17, wherein the cover comprises a fabric material
Clause 19. A shielding system according to any of clauses 15 - 18, wherein the cover comprises one or more panels.
Clause 20. A shielding system according to clause 19, wherein at least one panel is an acoustic panel.
Clause 21. A shielding system according to any of clauses 19 - 20, wherein at least one panel is a fireproof panel.
Clause 22. A shielding system according to any of clauses 19 - 21, wherein at least one panel is photovoltaic panel.
Clause 23. A shielding system according to any of clauses 19 - 22, wherein at least one panel comprises a photocatalytic material.
Clause 24. A shielding system according to any of clauses 19 - 23, wherein one panel is slidable connected to another panel.
Clause 25. A shielding system according to any of clauses 19 - 23, wherein one panel is rotatably connected to another panel.
Clause 26. A shielding system according to any of clauses 15 - 25, wherein the supporting system and the cover comprises a front end, the front end of the cover being connected to the front end of the supporting system, such that the movement of the supporting system from the closed position to the deployed position deploys the cover.
Clause 27. A shielding system according to any of clauses 15 - 25, wherein a front end of the cover is configured to slide along the supporting system.
Clause 28. A shielding system according to any of clauses 26 - 27, wherein the cover comprises a rear end configured to be connected to an outer side of the wall.
Clause 29. A shielding system according to any of clauses 15 - 28, wherein the shielding system comprises one or more pillars connected to the supporting system and extending from the supporting system to a ground when the supporting system is in the deployed position.
Clause 30. A shielding system according to clause 29, wherein the one or more pillars comprise rollers to move the one or more pillars over the ground.
Clause 31. A shielding system according to any of clauses 29 - 30, wherein the shielding system comprises a ground cover for covering a region of the ground. Clause 32. A shielding system according to clause 31, wherein the ground cover comprises a front end connected to a base portion of the pillars for deploying the ground cover.
Clause 33. A shielding system according to any of clauses 31 - 32, wherein the ground cover is an acoustic cover.
Clause 34. A shielding system assembly comprising:
a wall of a structural building comprising a cavity;
a floor of the structural building extending from a height of the wall; and
a shielding system according to any of clauses 1 - 33.
[0100] Although only a number of examples have been disclosed herein, other alternatives, modifications, uses and/or equivalents thereof are possible. Furthermore, all possible combinations of the described examples are also covered. Thus, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by particular examples, but should be determined only by a fair reading of the claims that follow.
a supporting system for supporting a cover;
an anchoring system configured to be anchored to the floor of the structural building for holding the supporting system under the floor;
wherein the supporting system is slidably connected to the anchoring system; and
wherein the deployable system is configured in such a way that a portion of the supporting system can be moved through a cavity of the wall of the structural building between a closed position in which the portion is arranged at the inner region and a deployed position in which the portion is arranged at the outer region.
a deployable system according to any of claims 1 - 9; and
a cover supported by the supporting system.