Temporary shade structure system

Abstract

A temporary shade structure system includes a weather and UV radiation resistant shade sail, at least three connection poles suitable for the installation environment, and weather and UV radiation resistant ropes or lines. The shade sail is connected to the poles using the ropes or lines. The system is adjustable to accommodate changes in sun location and wind direction. The system is designed to withstand different environmental conditions such as high winds, heavy rains, or extreme temperatures. A method for erecting the shade structure over a dock or deck is also disclosed, which involves identifying suitable structures for attaching the shade sail system, measuring the area for the sail, ordering the sail based on the measurements, and installing and adjusting the sail.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A temporary shade structure system, comprising:
 a shade sail made from a material resistant to weather and UV radiation;   at least three connection poles made from a material suitable for the installation environment;   and ropes or lines made from a material resistant to weather and UV radiation,   wherein the shade sail is connected to the poles using the ropes or lines, and the system is adjustable to accommodate changes in sun location and wind direction.   
     
     
         2 . The temporary shade structure system of  claim 1 , wherein the shade sail is made from a material selected from the group consisting of hemp-based cloth, canvas, polyester, polyethylene, and other synthetic materials. 
     
     
         3 . The temporary shade structure system of  claim 1 , wherein the connection poles are made from a material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, steel, polymer, metal, plastic, and composite materials. 
     
     
         4 . The temporary shade structure system of  claim 1 , wherein the ropes or lines are made from a material selected from the group consisting of stainless-steel cables, steel cables, nylon, polyester, and other synthetic materials. 
     
     
         5 . The temporary shade structure system of  claim 1 , wherein the shade sail is connected to the poles using hooks, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, clips, or other fasteners. 
     
     
         6 . The temporary shade structure system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is adjustable to accommodate changes in sun location and wind direction by adjusting the height or angle of the shade sail. 
     
     
         7 . The temporary shade structure system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is designed to withstand different environmental conditions such as high winds, heavy rains, or extreme temperatures. 
     
     
         8 . An apparatus for providing temporary shade, comprising:
 a shade sail;   at least three connection poles, each connection pole of the at least three connection poles comprising a connection point, wherein each connection point is operatively connected to the at least one shade sail;   one or more lines, wherein the shade sail is operatively connected to each connection point via the one or more lines, wherein adjusting a connection point height adjusts a shade sail height or a shade sail angle; and   at least three cleats, wherein each cleat of the at least three cleats is configured to secure each of the at least three connection poles to a piling.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein each of the at least three connection poles are configured to be inserted into each of the at least three cleats. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the height of each connection point is adjustable by sliding the at least three connection poles vertically within each of the at least three cleats, and wherein adjusting the height of each connection point adjusts a shade height of the shade sail. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein adjusting a first height of a first connection point relative to a second height of a second connection point adjusts the angle of the shade sail. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the connection point comprises a three-loop fixture, wherein the one or more lines are fed through the three-loop fixture to change a direction of the one or more lines toward a first cleat of the at least three cleats. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein each connection pole of the at least three connection poles are slidably coupled to an upper cleat and a lower cleat, wherein the one or more lines are adjustably coupled to the upper cleat and adjustably coupled to the lower cleat. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein sliding the upper cleat or the lower cleat adjusts a tension in the one or more cables. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein adjusting a pole height of the connection poles correspondingly adjusts tension in the cables to maintain a desired configuration of the shade sail. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the apparatus is configured to withstand environmental conditions including high winds, heavy rains, or very high or low temperatures. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a motor configured to automatically adjust the height or the angle of the shade sail. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising one or more safety features selected from the group consisting of wind sensors, overload sensors, and an emergency stop button. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the motor automatically adjusts the height or angle of the shade sail based on feedback from the one or more safety features. 
     
     
         20 . An apparatus for providing temporary shade, comprising:
 a plurality of shade sails;   a plurality of connection poles, each connection pole comprising a connection point, wherein each connection point is operatively connected to at least one shade sail;   one or more lines, wherein each shade sail is operatively connected to each connection point via the one or more lines, such that adjusting a connection point height adjusts a shade sail height or a shade sail angle of at least one shade sail of the plurality of shade sails; and   a plurality of cleats, wherein each cleat is configured to secure each of the connection poles to a piling.