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Canopy structure

a canopy structure and canopy technology, applied in the field of canopy structures, can solve the problems of difficult relocation of canopy structures, permanent damage to the foundation, heavy support columns, etc., and achieve the effect of less shipping cost and easier handling during assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-01
ANDERSON DAYMON WORLDWIDE
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Benefits of technology

"The canopy structures and support systems described in this patent are designed to be stable and easy to assemble and ship. The support columns are filled with a ballast material to increase their resistance to overturning. The containers within the support columns are designed to prevent the ballast material from leaking or causing damage. The canopy structure also includes a cross member to provide additional stability and support. Overall, this patent provides a solution for creating a stable and durable canopy structure."

Problems solved by technology

Securing such structures to a foundation can cause permanent damage to the foundation and also makes relocation of these canopy structures difficult.
These structures, however, typically include bulky support columns which are heavy and difficult to maneuver during assembly.
Further, the cost of shipping such structures is relatively high given the comparatively heavy and bulky nature of the support columns and other components.

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[0016]In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various disclosed embodiments. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures associated with canopy structures, such as pergolas, gazebos and the like have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the embodiments.

[0017]Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims which follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as, “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is as “including, but not limited to.”

[0018]Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in...

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Abstract

A canopy structure having a canopy supported by a plurality of elongated support columns, each support column having a longitudinal cavity and an opening at a first end thereof to provide access to the longitudinal cavity. A container to receive a ballast material is positioned within the longitudinal cavity of each of the support columns to provide adjustable counterbalancing of the canopy structure. Each support column may be encased or covered by a sheath or other outer layer of material.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This disclosure relates to canopy structures, and more particularly to canopy structures having elongated support columns.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Canopy structures such as pergolas and gazebos are commonly used to provide shelter from the sun and other elements and are often located in areas such as on patios, decks, yards and the like. Many canopy structures must be anchored or fastened to a foundation to prevent the structures from inadvertently overturning. For example, the canopy structure shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,240,683 includes a canopy structure that is secured, for example, to a deck by wood screws. Securing such structures to a foundation can cause permanent damage to the foundation and also makes relocation of these canopy structures difficult.[0005]Other known canopy structures, particularly those large enough to provide shelter for an outdoor patio furniture arrangement, may not need to be secure...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H15/34
CPCE04H15/34
Inventor KONKLE, JR., STEPHEN A.
Owner ANDERSON DAYMON WORLDWIDE