INTEGRATED DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND MODULAR FABRIC PANEL RAIL-MOUNTED SHADING SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a rail shading system with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels used to create enclosed or semi-open spaces that are comfortable and climate-controlled.

Description

-1- TARIFF RAIL WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND MODULAR FABRIC PANEL. SHADING SYSTEM Technical Area 5 The invention relates to retractable awning systems. In particular, comfortable and To create enclosed or semi-open spaces that will be air-conditioned. rail shading with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric panels. It is related to the system. 10 Description of the State of the Art and Known Technical Problems Awnings and shading systems in various forms for semi-open or fully enclosed outdoor spaces. These systems are used. Traditional systems experience deformation problems. In similar traditional shading systems, rainwater falling on the surface... 15 fabric or fabric carriers for being directed into drainage gutters Profiles are usually mounted with an additional slope (pitch) of between 30 and 40 mm. This is necessary. This mandatory slope results in non-uniform tension on the fabric surface. leading to a distribution with noticeable fluctuations between 50 mm and 100 mm. It causes undulations or sagging. 20 The structural integrity of the fabric is compromised, as is its aesthetic quality. falling and over time causing permanent deformation at high voltage points or This leads to material deterioration. All these problems... Therefore, new developments are becoming necessary. 25 In application number TR 2025 / 008187, regarding awning pergola systems with movable panels... The movable spring-loaded closing system that closes the gap between the body and the frame is described. Here, we will discuss the deformation and drainage problems experienced in shading systems. There is no technical explanation regarding this. 30 Given all these circumstances, deformation in shading systems and New developments that can overcome drainage problems are becoming a necessity. -2- Explanation of the Purposes of the Invention and the Problems It Is Intended to Solve Based on the current state of the art, the aim of the invention is to improve the existing 5 integrated systems that overcome problems in existing structures and provide many advantages. The project involves developing a rail-mounted shading system with drainage channels and modular fabric panels. Another objective of the invention is to integrate the fabric carrier slats (profiles) within themselves. By having integrated drainage channels, it solves the drainage problem by 10 The goal is to find a solution. Another purpose of the invention is that, thanks to the self-grooving structure of the fabric slats, This eliminates the need to add an extra slope to the profiles for water drainage. This situation requires the slats to be mounted at a zero-degree angle to the horizontal plane at 15 degrees. Its purpose is to ensure its positioning. Another objective of the invention is to eliminate any additional slope between the fabric and support profiles. Because it is not subjected to stress, it operates on an ideal flat surface under the designed tension. It maintains its planar form. Thanks to this, the 50-20 observed in traditional systems... Fluctuations in the 100 mm range are completely eliminated and the fabric's length is ensured. The goal is to ensure long-term stabilization. Another purpose of the invention is to allow rainwater to flow directly over the fabric surface at zero angle. 25 It is about efficiently evacuating the waste. Another purpose of the invention is to meet the need for water drainage while using fabric panels. It is about preserving its aesthetic and structural integrity. Integrated drainage, which offers many advantages in order to achieve the purposes of the invention. A channeled and modular fabric panel rail shading system has been developed. -3- Explaining the Figures Figure 1: A disassembled drawing illustrating a demonstration of the invention. Figure 2: Drawing of a general view of a representative application of the invention. Figure 3: A representative application of the invention is shown in the demountable fabric drawing. Figure 4: A representative application of the invention is a drawing of the fabric slope between two slats. 5 Reference Numbers 1 Fabric 5 Fabric holders 2 Integrated drainage groove carriers 6 Fixing elements 3 Rail elements, 7 LEDs 4 Legs 8 Roof Plates Detailed Description of the Invention and Alternative Configurations 10 Creating enclosed or semi-open spaces that are comfortable and climate-controlled. Rail shading with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels used for The system has been improved. In the figures, the shading system generally consists of integrated legs (4) mounted on a base. fabric (1) on drainage groove carriers (2), fabric holder (5) under fabric (1) and the fixing element (6) to which the fabric (1) is fixed is shown. Rail element (3) The fabric (1) opens and closes on the horizontal axis. A LED (7) structure is created at the bottom. The roof plate (8) is located on the top. 20 Thanks to this invention, an improved drainage system and form stability are achieved. Zero Grade Profile Insertion: Fabric (1) Integrated drainage groove carrier (2) slats of this self Thanks to its corrugated structure, the profiles have an extra slope angle for water drainage. There is no need to provide it. This situation means that the slats are at zero degrees (zero-25) to the horizontal plane. It allows for positioning with an assembly (degree). -4- Maintaining the Form of the Fabric (1): The fabric (1) is held in place by fabric holders with support profiles. (5) Since it is not subjected to any additional slope stress, the designed It maintains its ideal planar form under tension. This allows it to... The fluctuations in the 50-100 mm range observed in traditional systems are completely is eliminated and long-term stabilization of the fabric (1) is ensured. 5 Efficient Drainage: Rainwater drains directly from the fabric (1) surface with zero slope Integrated The drainage groove carrier (2) is directed into the groove inside the lath and these closed channels It is efficiently discharged from the system via this method. This design meets the water drainage requirement while providing aesthetics and fabric (1) panels. It makes a significant difference in the market by maintaining its structural integrity. Modular Fabric (1) Construction and Maintenance Advantages: The system is different from traditional single Unlike the piece fabric (1) solutions, both supporting profiles (carrier elements) namely 15 discrete and modular textiles independently mounted between fabric holders (5) It consists of panels. Independent Units: Each fabric (1) segment is separate from the overall integrity of the system. It constitutes an independently operating, individual and replaceable unit. This is the system's 20 This allows it to adopt the principle of modularity in its basic design. This modular design minimizes maintenance and repair that may be encountered throughout the system's lifespan. It offers critical operational and cost advantages in these processes. Rail element (3) Slat Connection System and Assembly Procedure: This design is especially suitable for 25 It simplifies the integration of batten-carrier systems used in rail shading systems. Design and Production Details: Rail Cars (Carrier Units), i.e., rail elements. (3): Carrier cars that move within the rails are placed in specially designed slots. It has (locking or seating channels). 30 -5- The precision slots of the rail element (3) of these cars are made by CNC machining method. It is manufactured in this way. This ensures high dimensional tolerance and repeatability between parts. Batten Connection Apparatus, i.e., fixing element (6): of the fabric (1) batten (profile) The connecting device used for assembly is the special 5 (3) on the rail carriage, rail element. It is designed and manufactured to fit perfectly into the socket (interface / interlock). This fit is usually via a slanted fit (dovetail, T-slot or similar) mechanism. It is provided. Assembly Procedure and Advantages: Engagement Mechanism: Assembly 10 During this time, the fabric (1) slat connecting device moves upwards along the rail The carriage is seated directly into the housing of the rail element (3) (self-seating). This The design allows the slat to self-lock into its slot via gravitational force (its weight). This ensures it locks into place or remains stable. Fixation: Integrated drainage groove carrier (2) After the slat is seated in position Next, the bolts are tightened from the opposite direction (horizontal axis) to complete the permanent fastening. Technical Advantages (Load Management): Load Segregation: Unlike traditional systems, This system applies the vertical load (gravity load) of the lath during the bolting process. The obligation to hold on is eliminated. 20 Self-Seating Safety: Carrier with integrated drainage groove (2) Slat, more Because the bolts are seated in their sockets without being tightened, the assembly personnel are subjected to load-bearing stress. It does not get stuck and the risk of the part falling off (disengagement) is minimized. This, It significantly increases assembly safety and speed. 25 Aerodynamic Control Mechanism: The basic operating principle of the system, panels It is based on a continuous and uniform slope of 4 degrees (4^\circ) created between them. This Slope plays a critical role in managing wind loads striking the overall surface of the system. It plays and provides passive aerodynamic control. 30 -6- Wind Direction (Aerofoil Effect): The cascaded (stepped) structure of the panels and The 4^\circ slope directs the wind flow along the surface instead of creating random turbulence. It forces a controlled and laminar flow. The wind blows over or between the panels. As it passes, these sloping surfaces direct the wind out of or under the system. (deflect) acts as an aerofoil (wing profile). 5 Pressure Equalization: On traditional flat or randomly stretched textile surfaces, wind resistance... by creating high-pressure areas below the panels and low-pressure areas above them It creates a lifting force (lift) and causes violent oscillations in the fabric. 4^\circ slope The design optimizes the dynamic pressure distribution applied by the wind to the panel surface. By doing so, it minimizes the buoyancy force and the potential pressure under the panels. It releases its accumulated waste in a controlled manner. Advantages Provided: Minimizing Flapping: Controlled wind. Thanks to its orientation, irregular forces on the panels are eliminated and 15 The fabric's oscillation amplitude caused by wind is minimized. Main Components: Integrated drainage groove carrier (2) Aluminum Profiles (Fabric (1) The slats): These hold the fabric (1) and also serve as a water collection reservoir. They are structural elements. 20 Fabric (1): It is the covering material. Innovative Slope and Drainage Method: Slope Point: The slope is not to the whole of the fabric (1) but to "both Integrated drainage groove carrier (2) slats The water is given to the piece of fabric (2) located between them. This determines the direction of water flow. Fabric (1) Segment Replacement Procedure: This procedure involves changing two aluminum profiles (fabric 25 deformed or damaged fabric between the strip), fabric holder (5) (1) details the safe and effective replacement of segment. Disassembly Phase: Side Gutter Disassembly: The side gutter (drainage) of the system. channel), by releasing the relevant fasteners (bolt, screw or lock 30 The mechanism is detached from the structure and taken to a safe area. -7- Fabric (1) Carrier with integrated drainage groove (2) Slat Release: Side groove With its removal, the aluminum fabric (1) strips to which the fabric (1) is attached, fabric holders (5) are freed from the mounting position or It is rendered useless. Preparation for access to the batten: The covers (decorative / insulating) of the fabric batten (1) are removed. The fixing screws (6) of the fastening element (1) that secures the fabric to the profile are loosened (completely (There is no need to remove it). Removal of Fabric (1) Segment: After the loosening process is completed, the old The fabric (1) segment is slid through the piping channels (dovetail / channel) in the profile or 10 It is pulled out completely. Assembly (Installation) Phase: New Fabric (1) Segment Placement: New fabric (1) The segment is prepared. The piping integrated into the edges of the fabric (1), fabric (1) It is carefully placed into the corresponding grooves on the strip. 15 The fabric (1) is slid into the correct position inside the slat by adjusting the tension. Slat Fastening and Closing: Tighten the previously loosened fixing screws to the appropriate torque. The position of the new fabric (1) is locked in the profile. The removed slat covers are put back in place. The aesthetic and insulation integrity of the profile is ensured. Reassembly: Disassembly 20 The operations in this stage are applied in reverse order: Fabric (1) slats, in the system They are fixed to their housings or carrier mechanisms. The side groove is snapped into place and all The connection points are rechecked and secured. Thanks to its self-corrugated structure, the profiles have an extra slope angle of 25 for water drainage. Integrated drainage groove carrier (2) slats, which do not need to be given, under tension (tension) fabric with support profiles that maintains its ideal flat shape (planar form) fabric (1) which is not subjected to any additional bending stress between the holders (5), independent between the two supporting profiles (carrier elements) i.e. fabric holder (5) Integrated drainage created by separate and modular textile panels assembled as 30 Channel and modular fabric (1) panel rail shading system has been developed. -8- There is a rail carriage or rail element (3) with locking and seating channels. The fabric (1) the strip connecting bracket or fastening element that is mounted or dismounted for replacement (6) is found. The fabric (1) creates a continuous and uniform 4-degree gap between the panels. There is a (4^\circ) slope. The piping integrated into the edges of the fabric (1) fabric (1) There are fabric holders (5) mounted in the opposite wick slots on the slat. 5 A separate and modifiable element that operates independently of the overall system. Each fabric, formed as a unit, has (1) segments. There is at least one LED (7) created at the bottom. At least one roof on the fabric (1) segment. It has plate (8). 10

Claims

-9- REQUESTS 1. The invention describes a rail shading system with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels. It is a system, and its feature is; - Thanks to its self-corrugated structure, it provides an extra 5 for water drainage in the profiles. Integrated drainage channel eliminates the need to specify a slope angle. carrier (2) slats, - it retains its ideal planar form under tension any additional slope between fabric holders (5) with support profiles fabric not subjected to stress (1), 10 - between the two supporting profiles (carrier elements) i.e. fabric holder (5) It includes independently assembled, discrete and modular textile panels. It is characterized by...

2. Rail with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels, conforming to Claim 1 15 It relates to the shading system and its feature is... - Rail carriage or rail element with locking and seating channels (3) It includes.

3. Rail with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels, in accordance with Request 1, 20 It relates to the shading system and its feature is... - the strip connecting apparatus to which the fabric (1) is mounted and dismounted for change or includes a fastening element (6).

4. Rail with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels, conforming to Claim 1 25 It relates to the shading system and its feature is... - continuous and uniform 4 degrees created between fabric (1) panels It contains a slope of (4^\circ). -10- 5. Rail with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels in accordance with Claim 1. It relates to the shading system and its feature is... - The piping integrated into the edges of the fabric (1) is on the fabric strip (1). fabric holder (5) mounted in the opposite wick slots found It includes. 5 6. Rail with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels in accordance with Claim 1. It relates to the shading system and its feature is... - operating independently of the overall integrity of the system, and Each fabric (1) segment, created as a replaceable unit, 10 It includes.

7. Rail with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels in accordance with Claim 1. It relates to the shading system and its feature is... - it must contain at least one LED (7) created at the bottom. 15 8. Rail with integrated drainage channels and modular fabric (1) panels in accordance with Claim 1. It relates to the shading system and its feature is... - the fabric (1) segment must contain at least one roof plate (8).

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