Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cupola or skylight
Patent
1998-10-19
2000-11-21
Kent, Christopher T.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cupola or skylight
52 66, 521733, 52 362, 52 1, 52DIG17, E04B 718
Patent
active
061485713
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device permitting persons to have a surface for which they can regulate the level of sunlight and distributing this sunlight in a uniform manner over a certain period.
At present, persons can expose themselves either to full sunshine by using protective creams, or they can use a semi-shaded location (a cover, a tree . . . ). The use of protective creams requires frequent renewal of the application above all when the periods of exposure are interspersed with swimming. Certain persons are also allergic to these products or cannot stand direct sunlight. The conventional semi-shaded locations do not offer the possibility of selecting the quantity of sunlight desired and do not distribute it over all the body.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The device according to the invention permits overcoming these drawbacks. It thus consists in creating a roof from two layers of superposed skylight that can slide relative to each other. The lower layer is constituted of a skylight, the upper layer of one or several skylights. The offset of these skylight layers determines the quantity of sunlight passing through the roof and hence the level of exposure to sunlight. This offset is adjustable. This roof is moved with reciprocating motion, which permits displacing the exposed regions and thereby distributing the exposure to sunlight for the period of this movement. This sweeping of the sun's rays has another advantage in tanning uniformly persons lying motionless below the roof. Moreover, the reciprocating movement of these regions exposed to sunlight mimics the shade which exists under the leaves of a tree when a light breeze blows.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings show a possible embodiment of the invention:
FIG. 1 shows a view from above of a device of the invention.
FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the invention.
FIG. 3 shows in cross section a possible manner of moving the different frames relative to each other.
FIG. 4 shows a possible solution to avoid raising of the device in case of a gust of wind.
FIG. 5 shows one manner of permitting inclining the device of the invention;
FIG. 6 shows one manner of effecting the reciprocating movement.
FIG. 7 shows a possible way of adjusting the spacing of the skylights.
FIG. 8 shows a modification to carry out movement between the two layers of skylight.
FIG. 9 shows a view from above of another device of the imvention.
FIG. 10 shows in cross section this other device.
FIG. 11 shows a particular form of the slats.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a fixed framework (1) on which rests a frame (2) supporting a skylight constituted by slats (A). The frame (2) itself supports one or several chassis (3) on which are fixed skylights constituted by slats (B). The position of the frame (3) relative to the chassis (2) is adjustable. This adjustment permits continuous movement, from one position of superposition of the slats (A) and (B) to a completely offset position of these slats, the slats (B) of the skylight of the chassis (3) coming in this case to be disposed above the openings of the skylight of the frame (2). By adjustment, the desired level of exposure to sunlight is determined. Each chassis (3) can have a different and independent adjustment relative to the frame (2). After adjustment, the chassis (3) are fixed on the frame (2). To distribute uniformly sunlight on the ground, the frame (2) receives a reciprocating movement relative to the framework (1). The framework (1) rests on supports which can be quite various (metallic or wooden structure, masonry element, . . . ), the assembly of the device thus forming a roof.
To effect movement of the chassis (3) relative to the frame (2), there can be used any device permitting carrying out this function. FIG. 4 gives a possible arrangement. An anti-friction material (4) is disposed between the chassis (3) and (2) and the frame lateral guides (5) maintain the frame (3) in place. FIG. 8
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Kent Christopher T.
Thissell Jennifer I.
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