SHADING DEVICE

Abstract: The present invention performs a dual function; that of displaying advertising graphics or messages, and that of projecting a shadow in order to provide protection to vehicles and persons from the sun rays. A post (1) is provided which at a certain height thereof splits into side branches (2), each having at the end thereof a hinge (3) wherein is secured an edge of a movable panel (4). That same post, at the highest point thereof, has an upper box (5) intended to carry advertising material, and at another certain height thereof, has a box having a transparent face (7) intended to carry advertising information (6). At the free end of each movable panel there is provided a handle (8) allowing the same to be moved to the horizontal position, in order to project a shadow (9).

Description: "SHADING DEVICE" The present application refers to an advertisement carrying medium, intended for a purpose similar to that of totem posts and advertising panels, with a further additional property: the provision of protection for vehicles or persons from the strong rays of the sun. Made of a rigid material, the "SHADING DEVICE" is schematically illustrated in Figure 1, wherein are shown the main components thereof, The whole arrangement is supported by a post (1), which at a certain height is divided into side branches (2), which are ended by hinges (3), whereto is attached an edge of movable panels (4). which are shown to be rectangular in shape in Figure 1, but that may have another geometric shape. At another certain height of the same post, there is provided an advertisement box (6), shown in side view. Figure 2 shows a front view of the advertising box (6), which has a transparent front face (7). allowing the display of advertising graphics or messages. Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the invention proposed herein, with the post (1) and the side branches (2), each carrying at the end thereof a hinge (3). wherein is secured one of the edges of a movable panel (4), which has the dual purpose of serving as an advertisement carrying medium and of projecting a shadow (9), under which vehicles or persons may be shelted. The figure shows, at the free end of each movable panel, a handle (8) whereby said panel can be moved, turning around the respective hinge, as indicated by the arrow. When there is need of shade, the panel stays in the horizontal position, and when there is no such need, the same assumes the vertical position, both situations being exemplified in the figure. The arrangement is completed with an upper box (5), located on the highest point of the post (I). That upper box is also useful for displaying advertising material.

Claims: CLAIM 1. Shading device comprising a post (1), with an upper box (5) and a box having a transparent face (7) intended to carry advertising material (6) characterized by the fact that said post, at a certain height thereof, has side branches (2), which end in hinges (3), and wherein, in each of said hinges, it is secured an edge of one of a plurality of movable panels (4) provided with handles (8) intended for positioning said panels horizontally.

Inventors: MONTEIRO ARMANDO BARROS, MONTEIRO, ARMANDO, BARROS
Applicants: MONTEIRO ARMANDO BARROS, MONTEIRO, ARMANDO, BARROS
Application year: 1999
Main classification: A45B23
IPC codes: A45B23, G09F15, G09F21