A canopy

Abstract

The application provides a carport, belonging to the technical field of parking facilities. The carport solves the problem of poor structural stability of the existing carport. The carport comprises a frame and at least one pair of vertical columns, a horizontal beam is arranged between each pair of columns, the carport further comprises a connecting block connecting the column and the beam, the connecting block has a vertical part and a horizontal part, one end of the vertical part is vertically inserted into the upper end of the column, the other end of the vertical part has a supporting surface, one end of the horizontal part is transversely inserted into the end of the beam, the other end of the horizontal part has a limiting surface perpendicular to the supporting surface, the bottom of the frame is in abutment with and connected to the supporting surface, and the inner side of the frame is in abutment with and connected to the limiting surface. The carport has the advantage of high structural strength.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of parking facility technology and relates to a carport. Background Technology

[0002] A carport is an outdoor barrier designed to protect vehicles from damage. It is a protective structure that provides shelter from wind, rain, and sun, enhances the landscape, and prevents falling objects from heights. Carports are commonly found in private or public outdoor spaces such as residential buildings, villa communities, companies, schools, shops, stadiums, factories, and government agencies.

[0003] The carport includes columns, beams, and a roof. The roof includes a roof support frame for supporting the sunshade. In the prior art, the carport joints are fixed by welding, but this method requires high welding skills. To solve this problem, those skilled in the art have improved the connection method of the carport by using external connectors for assembly. For example, Chinese patent literature discloses a prefabricated parking shed and system application number: CN201220162613.1, which includes four I-beam columns, two crossbeams, and two longitudinal beams. Angle iron and connecting steel plates are welded to the top of each column. The ends of the crossbeams and longitudinal beams are connected to the angle iron and steel plates by screws. Steel pipes are laid at the roof position, and then the roof tiles are laid to complete the construction of the carport. Alternatively, internal connectors can be used for assembly. For example, the parking shed bracket application number: CN201520845594.6 includes hollow curved beams, crossbeams, columns, and T-shaped connectors. The upper part of the T-shaped connector is inserted into the curved beam, and the lower part is inserted into the column.

[0004] The aforementioned carport frames are all assembled from columns and beams to support the roof. Carports using external connectors are prone to component detachment due to loose screws or rust, and the simple connection points result in poor load-bearing capacity, making the carport susceptible to collapse. Carports using internal connectors, while not exposed to the elements, are still vulnerable in strong winds or heavy snow. Since the columns are the only structural components connected to the ground and the roof is located at a high altitude, they are heavily affected by wind. When the roof sways, the connectors bear impact loads from multiple directions, making them prone to deformation and breakage, ultimately leading to carport collapse. Therefore, a readily apparent solution for those skilled in the art is to increase the material and thickness of the columns, beams, and internal connectors, or to use external connectors in addition to internal ones, thereby improving the structural stability of the carport during severe weather. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the prior art by proposing a carport that solves the technical problem of poor structural stability in existing carports.

[0006] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A carport includes a frame and at least one pair of vertically arranged columns, with a horizontally arranged crossbeam between each pair of columns. The carport also includes a connecting block connecting the columns and the crossbeam. The connecting block has a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. The vertical portion has one end vertically inserted into the upper end of the column and the other end having a supporting surface. The horizontal portion has one end horizontally inserted into the end of the crossbeam and the other end having a limiting surface perpendicular to the supporting surface. The bottom of the frame abuts against and is connected to the supporting surface, and the inner side of the frame abuts against and is connected to the limiting surface.

[0008] By inserting the vertical part of the connecting block into the upper end of the column and the horizontal part into the crossbeam, the crossbeam is positioned at the upper end of the two columns. Since the vertical and horizontal parts are connected and have mutually perpendicular support and limiting surfaces, the frame of this application is the support frame of the canopy in the prior art. The frame has a certain weight and thickness. The bottom of the frame abuts against the support surface and the two are connected, making the connecting block less prone to deformation. On the one hand, it improves the strength of the vertical part, and on the other hand, it makes the vertical part securely inserted into the upper end of the column under the weight of the frame. On this basis, the inner side of the frame abuts against the limiting surface and the two are connected. On the one hand, it improves the strength of the horizontal part, and on the other hand, it makes the crossbeam located inside the frame. From the overall perspective, the frame of this application has a certain thickness. The frame is fitted over the connecting block as a support for the connecting block, so that the connecting block clamps each pair of columns to the two ends of the corresponding crossbeam, improving the connection stability of each connection of the carport and minimizing the swaying of each connection of the carport in strong winds, thereby improving the structural strength of the carport.

[0009] In the aforementioned carport, the connecting block also has connecting plates on both sides that abut against the inner side of the frame. The connecting plates are connected to the frame, and the bottom of the frame abuts against the upper end face of the column. This structure allows the column to directly support the frame, and the connecting plates increase the connection strength between the connecting block and the frame, thereby increasing the strength of the connecting block with the help of the frame, and thus improving the stability of the support block for the crossbeam.

[0010] In the aforementioned carport, both the uprights and crossbeams are hollow structures. The length of the vertical section is greater than the length of the horizontal section. The upper side of the crossbeam has a clearance opening at its end, and the horizontal section is located within the clearance opening. A reinforcing plate connecting the frame and the crossbeam is fixed above the horizontal section. The uprights and crossbeams form the frame of the carport. The hollow design of the uprights and crossbeams reduces the weight of the carport and shortens the length of the horizontal section, minimizing deformation or breakage when the crossbeam bears a heavy load. The clearance opening further shortens the axial dimension of the horizontal section along the crossbeam. The reinforcing plate integrates the frame, horizontal section, and crossbeam, improving the load-bearing capacity of the crossbeam. The load borne by the frame can also be distributed to the crossbeam through the reinforcing plate, thereby improving the overall structural stability of the carport.

[0011] In the aforementioned carport, the frame has an outer frame and an inner frame that abut against a supporting surface. The bottom of the outer frame is connected to the supporting surface, and the inner frame is located inside the outer frame, with its inner side connected to a limiting surface. By setting the frame as a double-layer structure, good strength is ensured. Furthermore, the outer frame connects to the supporting surface, and the inner frame connects to the limiting surface, preventing localized stress concentration within the frame.

[0012] In the aforementioned carport, the top of the inner frame is flush with the upper side of the crossbeam. The reinforcing plate is T-shaped and covers the clearance opening. The head of the reinforcing plate is connected to the top of the inner frame, and the rod portion of the reinforcing plate is connected to the crossbeam. Aligning the inner frame with the crossbeam prevents one end of the reinforcing plate from tilting upwards. Furthermore, the shape of the reinforcing plate maximizes the contact area between the reinforcing plate and the inner frame and crossbeam. The reinforcing plate also shortens the length of the horizontal section, improving the structural strength of the connecting blocks and thus enhancing the connection stability at the carport joint.

[0013] In the aforementioned carport, the outer frame's dimension along the column axis is larger than that of the inner frame along the column axis. The carport also includes bolts that pass through the top of the outer frame and connect the outer frame to the supporting surface. A support column, sleeved around the bolt, is provided inside the outer frame. The bolt's shank passes sequentially through the top, bottom, and vertical section of the outer frame and is screwed to a nut, improving the connection stability between the outer frame and the connecting block. The support column, sleeved around the bolt's shank, enhances the bolt's strength and also allows the bolt to act as a reinforcing structure within the outer frame, improving the outer frame's structural stability.

[0014] In the aforementioned carport, the frame has a rectangular cross-section, and an inclined sub-beam is provided inside the outer frame. A slot is provided on the inner side of one side of the inner frame, with one end of the sub-beam passing through the slot and the other end connected to the upper part of the other side of the inner frame. The inclined sub-beam inside the outer frame enhances the overall structural strength of the frame. Combined with the connection between the two ends of the sub-beam and the inner frame, the sub-beam can distribute and transfer loads, improving the frame's earthquake and wind resistance performance.

[0015] In the aforementioned carport, sun visors are installed within the frame, with at least two sun visors arranged along the length of the frame. A sub-beam is located between two adjacent sun visors, with both sides of the sub-beam connected to the two adjacent sun visors respectively. By dividing the sun visors into multiple sections and arranging them along the length of the frame, the size of a single sun visor is reduced. The sub-beams then support adjacent sun visors along the width of the frame, ensuring the stability of the connection between the sun visor and the frame while improving the load-bearing capacity of the sun visor.

[0016] In the aforementioned carport, a waterproof cover plate is connected above the sub-beam. The sub-beam has a first sealing strip made of rubber that abuts against the lower side of the sun visor. The waterproof cover plate has a second sealing strip made of rubber that abuts against the upper side of the sun visor. The sides of the sun visor are held between the first and second sealing strips. This structure improves the connection stability of the sun visor while ensuring the seal between adjacent sun visors. In case of heavy snow, when the sun visor is under load, the sealing strips can act as a buffer, improving the connection stability between the sun visor and the sub-beam. Because the sub-beam is inclined, the sun visors are all inclined from one side of the outer frame to the other, allowing rainwater falling on the sun visors to be diverted.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the carport provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. This application adjusts the connection positions of the columns, beams and frames. The connecting blocks use the structural characteristics of the frame to clamp each pair of columns to the two ends of the corresponding beams. The sub-beams ensure that the frame has good support strength. When the frame bears loads in different directions, the load force can be distributed to the columns and beams, thereby improving the structural stability of the carport.

[0019] 2. Both the long and short beams are designed as double-layered hollow structures. This makes the carport lighter and easier to transport. On the other hand, the first and second connecting beams connect the long and short beams, ensuring the stability of the four corners of the frame. Based on this, the outer and inner frames are connected to different parts of the carport frame to avoid local stress concentration when the frame is under load, thereby further improving the structural stability of the carport.

[0020] 3. Install several sunshades along the length of the carport, and the sub-beams support adjacent sunshades along the width of the frame to improve the support performance of the carport roof. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the carport.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial exploded view.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a sectional view of the connection between the columns, beams and frame.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a sectional view of the connection structure between the secondary beam and the frame.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the sub-beam and the sunshade.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Sectional view at point CC.

[0029] In the diagram, 1. Frame; 101. Outer frame; 102. Inner frame; 103. Slot; 104. Long beam; 105. Short beam; 106. First connecting beam; 107. Second connecting beam; 2. Column; 3. Horizontal beam; 31. Clearance opening; 4. Connecting block; 41. Vertical part; 42. Horizontal part; 43. Step; 431. Support surface; 432. Limiting surface; 44. Connecting plate; 5. Sunshade; 6. Reinforcing plate; 7. Bolt; 8. Support column; 9. Sub-beam; 91. First sealing strip; 10. Waterproof cover plate; 11. Second sealing strip; 12. Divider plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the carport includes a frame 1, a horizontally arranged crossbeam 3, at least one pair of vertically arranged columns 2, and four connecting blocks 4 connecting the columns 2 and the crossbeam 3. Each pair of columns 2 is provided with a crossbeam 3, and both ends of the crossbeam 3 are connected to the columns 2 through the connecting blocks 4. The two pairs of columns 2 are spaced apart along the length of the frame 1. In this embodiment, there are two pairs of columns 2 and two crossbeams 3. In actual production, the number of columns 2 can be determined according to the length of the frame 1. The longer the length of the frame 1, the more columns 2 need to be set. The number of columns 2 can be one pair or three pairs.

[0032] like Figure 5As shown, both the column 2 and the beam 3 are hollow structures. The connecting block 4 has a vertical part 41 and a horizontal part 42. The vertical part 41 and the horizontal part 42 are connected to form a step 43. The frame 1 is provided on the step 43. Specifically, one end of the vertical part 41 is vertically inserted into the upper end of the column 2, and the other end of the vertical part 41 has a supporting surface 431. One end of the horizontal part 42 is horizontally inserted into the end of the beam 3, and the other end of the horizontal part 42 has a limiting surface 432 perpendicular to the supporting surface 431. The step 43 includes mutually perpendicular... The frame 1 has a supporting surface 431 and a limiting surface 432. The supporting surface 431 is located directly above the column 2. When the frame 1 bears a load, this structure distributes the load as much as possible along the vertical direction of the column 2 and the horizontal direction of the beam 3. The supporting surface 431 is flush with the upper end face of the column 2, the bottom of the frame 1 abuts against the upper end face of the column 2, and the limiting surface 432 is opposite to one end of the beam 3. The bottom of the frame 1 abuts against the supporting surface 431 and the two are connected. The inner side of the frame 1 abuts against the limiting surface 432 and the two are connected. The connecting block 4 also has connecting plates 44 on both sides that abut against the inner side of the frame 1 and are connected to the frame 1.

[0033] like Figures 4-7 As shown, the frame 1 has an outer frame 101 that abuts against the support surface 431 and an inner frame 102 located inside the outer frame 101. The bottom of the outer frame 101 is connected to the support surface 431, and the inner side of the inner frame 102 is connected to the limiting surface 432. The top of the inner frame 102 is flush with the upper side of the crossbeam 3. The upper side of the crossbeam 3 has a clearance opening 31 at its end. The horizontal part 42 is located inside the clearance opening 31. A reinforcing plate 6 is fixed above the horizontal part 42, covering the clearance opening 31 and connecting the frame 1 and the crossbeam 3. The reinforcing plate 6 is T-shaped. The head of the reinforcing plate 6 is connected to the top of the inner frame 102, and the rod part of the reinforcing plate 6 is connected to the crossbeam 3. The length of the horizontal part 42 is less than the length of the vertical part 41, and the dimension of the horizontal part 42 along the axial direction of the crossbeam is also less than the length of the rod part of the reinforcing plate 6. The connection between the two structures described in this application is a fastening connection using existing bolts or rivets, and the number of connection points is flexibly adjusted according to the area of ​​the two structures.

[0034] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the outer frame 101 has a larger dimension along the axial direction of the column 2 than the inner frame 102. The carport also includes bolts 7 that pass through the top of the outer frame 101 and connect the outer frame 101 to the support surface 431. A support column 8 is provided inside the outer frame 101 and fitted over the bolts 7. A secondary beam 9 is also provided inside the outer frame 101, inclined from one side to the other. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a slot 103 is provided on the inner side of one side of the inner frame 102. One end of the sub-beam 9 passes through the slot 103, and the other end of the sub-beam 9 is connected to the upper part of the other side of the inner frame 102. A partition plate 12 is provided on the upper surface of the inner frame 102. The end of the sub-beam 9 that is embedded in the slot 103 has an overlapping part that abuts against the upper surface of the partition plate 12. Bolts pass through the overlapping part and the partition plate 12 in sequence to connect with the inner frame. The slot determines the position of the sub-beam, and the partition plate 12 improves the connection stability between the sub-beam and the inner frame.

[0035] like Figure 7 As shown, a sunshade 5 is provided inside the frame 1. There are at least two sunshades 5, and the sunshades 5 are arranged along the length of the frame 1. The sub-beam 9 is located between two adjacent sunshades 5, and the two sides of the sub-beam 9 are respectively connected to the two adjacent sunshades 5. A waterproof cover plate 10 is connected above the sub-beam 9. A first sealing strip 91 made of rubber material is provided on the sub-beam 9, which abuts against the lower side of the sunshade 5. A second sealing strip 11 made of rubber material is provided on the waterproof cover plate 10, which abuts against the upper side of the sunshade 5. The second sealing strip 11 is arranged opposite to the first sealing strip 91.

[0036] like Figure 8 As shown, the cross-section of the frame 1 is rectangular, including two long beams 104, two short beams 105, four L-shaped first connecting beams 106 and four L-shaped second connecting beams 107. The long beams 104 and short beams 105 each have inner and outer side beams. One end of the first connecting beam 106 is inserted into the outer side beam of the long beam 104 and connected to the long beam 104, and the other end of the first connecting beam 106 is inserted into the outer side beam of the short beam 105 and connected to the short beam 105, forming the outer frame 101 of the frame 1. One end of the second connecting beam 107 is inserted into the inner side beam of the long beam 104 and connected to the long beam 104, and the other end of the second connecting beam 107 is inserted into the inner side beam of the short beam 105 and connected to the short beam 105, forming the inner frame 102 of the frame 1. The frame 1 has a drainage groove located between the outer frame 101 and the inner frame 102. The sun visor 5 is gradually inclined downward from one end to the other, with the lower end of the sun visor 5 located above the inner frame 102. The distance between the sun visor 5 and the outer frame 101 is smaller than the distance between the outer frame 101 and the inner frame 102. In the event of strong winds, the load force borne by the frame 1 will be distributed through the connecting block 4, the crossbeam 3, and the column 2, minimizing the swaying of the carport and reducing the shear force on the fasteners of the carport. When rainwater falls on the sun visor 5, the sun visor 5 will guide the rainwater into the drainage groove for discharge.

[0037] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0038] Although this document frequently uses terms such as frame 1, outer frame 101, inner frame 102, slot 103, long beam 104, short beam 105, first connecting beam 106, second connecting beam 107, column 2, crossbeam 3, clearance opening 31, connecting block 4, vertical part 41, horizontal part 42, step 43, support surface 431, limiting surface 432, connecting plate 44, sunshade 5, reinforcing plate 6, bolt 7, support column 8, sub-beam 9, first sealing strip 91, waterproof cover 10, second sealing strip 11, and partition plate 12, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of the invention; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A carport, comprising a frame (1) and at least one pair of vertically arranged columns (2), wherein a horizontally arranged crossbeam (3) is provided between each pair of columns (2), the carport further comprising a connecting block (4) connecting the columns (2) and the crossbeam (3), the connecting block (4) having a vertical portion (41) and a horizontal portion (42), characterized in that, One end of the vertical part (41) is vertically inserted into the upper end of the column (2), and the other end of the vertical part (41) has a support surface (431). One end of the horizontal part (42) is horizontally inserted into the end of the beam (3), and the other end of the horizontal part (42) has a limiting surface (432) perpendicular to the support surface (431). The bottom of the frame (1) abuts against the support surface (431) and the two are connected. The inner side of the frame (1) abuts against the limiting surface (432) and the two are connected.

2. The carport according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting block (4) also has connecting plates (44) on both sides that abut against the inner side of the frame (1). The connecting plates (44) are connected to the frame (1), and the bottom of the frame (1) abuts against the upper end face of the column (2).

3. Carport according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The column (2) and the beam (3) are both hollow structures. The length of the vertical part (41) is greater than the length of the horizontal part (42). The upper side of the beam (3) has a relief opening (31) at its end. The horizontal part (42) is located in the relief opening (31). A reinforcing plate (6) connecting the frame (1) and the beam (3) is fixedly connected above the horizontal part (42).

4. The carport of claim 3, wherein, The frame (1) has an outer frame (101) and an inner frame (102) that abut against the support surface (431), and the bottom of the outer frame (101) is connected to the support surface (431). The inner frame (102) is located inside the outer frame (101), and the inner side of the inner frame (102) is connected to the limiting surface (432).

5. The carport of claim 4, wherein, The top of the inner frame (102) is flush with the upper side of the crossbeam (3), the reinforcing plate (6) is T-shaped and covers the clearance opening (31), the head of the reinforcing plate (6) is connected to the top of the inner frame (102), and the rod of the reinforcing plate (6) is connected to the crossbeam (3).

6. The carport according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer frame (101) has a larger dimension along the column (2) than the inner frame (102) along the column (2). The carport also includes bolts (7) that pass through the top of the outer frame (101) and connect the outer frame (101) and the support surface (431). The outer frame (101) has a support column (8) sleeved on the bolt (7).

7. The carport of claim 6, wherein, The cross-section of the frame (1) is rectangular. The outer frame (101) is also provided with an inclined sub-beam (9). The inner side of one side of the inner frame (102) is provided with a slot (103). One end of the sub-beam (9) passes through the slot (103), and the other end of the sub-beam (9) is connected to the upper part of the other side of the inner frame (102).

8. The carport of claim 7, wherein, The frame (1) is provided with a sunshade (5), the number of sunshades (5) is at least two, and the sunshades (5) are arranged along the length direction of the frame (1). The sub-beam (9) is located between two adjacent sunshades (5), and the two sides of the sub-beam (9) are respectively connected to the two adjacent sunshades (5).

9. The carport according to claim 8, characterized in that, A waterproof cover plate (10) is connected above the sub-beam (9). The sub-beam (9) is provided with a first sealing strip (91) made of rubber material that abuts against the lower side of the sunshade (5). The waterproof cover plate (10) is provided with a second sealing strip (11) made of rubber material that abuts against the upper side of the sunshade (5).

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