Connecting structure and outdoor tent

By designing the connecting structure of the lining and movable fasteners on the columns and beams of the outdoor canopy, the problem of cumbersome installation of the traditional outdoor canopy connection structure is solved, and a fast and convenient installation process is achieved.

CN222962360UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10ZHEJIANG HOOEASY SMART TECH
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Application Number
CN202421878406.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-05
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-05

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Technical Problem

The connecting structure of the beam and column of the traditional outdoor canopy requires precise alignment and external screws to be tightened, resulting in cumbersome installation process and inconvenient operation.

Method used

A connecting structure is designed, with a lining member at the end of the column, a hollow area on the lining member, and a movable fastener at the end of the beam, which is embedded in the hollow area and is fastened by an adjusting member.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid and convenient installation of cross beams and columns, without precise alignment of threaded holes, and eliminates external screws, making the overall installation process easier and faster.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting structure which comprises a stand column and a cross beam and further comprises a lining piece arranged at the end of the stand column, the lining piece comprises a main body and auxiliary pieces perpendicularly arranged on the two sides of the main body, and hollow areas are arranged on the auxiliary pieces. A plurality of groups of movable fasteners are arranged at the end part of the cross beam; the buckling piece on the cross beam is embedded into the hollow area of the lining piece, and the buckling piece is adjusted to enable the cross beam to be fastened to the stand column. During installation, the buckling piece can be directly and transversely embedded into the strip-shaped groove of the lining piece, accurate alignment with a threaded hole is not needed, fastening through an external screw is not needed during fastening, only the adjusting piece arranged on the buckling piece needs to be adjusted, and overall installation is more convenient, faster, time-saving and labor-saving.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of outdoor awnings, and more particularly to a connection structure and an outdoor awning. Background Art

[0002] Traditional louvered outdoor awnings usually consist of a beam ring, a louver assembly mounted on the beam ring, and several sets of column assemblies supporting the beam ring.

[0003] For example, in the publication number: CN221052877U, when connecting the cross beam to the column, it is necessary to lift the cross beam and pre-place it on the column. Subsequently, it is necessary to accurately align the connection holes on the cross beam and the column, and cooperate with an external connection screw to fix the cross beam on the column.

[0004] For the connection between the cross beam and the column on the outdoor awning, using this structural method for connection will have the following disadvantages: 1. In the actual installation process, because it is necessary to accurately align two threaded holes, it is necessary to continuously make fine adjustments to the position of the cross beam, which is time-consuming and laborious; 2. Tightening with an external screw is inconvenient to operate and requires a large number of turns, which is very troublesome. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a connection structure and an outdoor awning, which can effectively solve the problems existing in the connection structure of the traditional outdoor awning.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a connection structure, including a column and a cross beam, further including that an inner lining member is arranged at the end of the column, and a hollow area is arranged on the inner lining member; several sets of movable fastening members are arranged at the end of the cross beam; the fastening members are embedded into the hollow area, and the cross beam is fastened on the column by adjusting the fastening members.

[0007] In the above technical solution, further, the fastening members are installed on the side surface in the length direction of the cross beam, and an adjusting member for controlling the movement of the fastening members is arranged on the fastening members.

[0008] In the above technical solution, further, the inner lining member includes a main body and auxiliary members vertically arranged on both sides of the main body, the hollow area is arranged on the auxiliary members, several sets of strip-shaped grooves are arranged on the hollow area, and the fastening members are embedded into the hollow area through the strip-shaped grooves.

[0009] In the above technical solution, further, the strip-shaped groove is a vertical groove, the strip-shaped groove consists of an upper end and a lower end, the upper end is an entrance end, and the fastening member enters from the upper end and then moves to the lower end.

[0010] In the above technical solution, further, the side surface of the cross beam includes an outer side surface and an inner side surface. Coaxial mounting holes and through holes are respectively provided on the outer side surface and the inner side surface, and the distances from the mounting holes and the through holes to the end surface of the cross beam are the same as the distance from the strip-shaped groove to the main body.

[0011] In the above technical solution, further, the main body is rectangular, its width is greater than the width of the hollow area, the outer side surface of the cross beam is attached to the hollow area, and its end surface is attached to the main body.

[0012] In the above technical solution, further, the fastening member includes a head, a limiting block, and a threaded portion. The diameter of the head is greater than the width of the strip-shaped groove, the width of the limiting block is the same as the lower end of the strip-shaped groove, and threaded holes and adjustment holes are respectively provided on both sides inside the adjusting member. The threaded portion is matched with the threaded hole to install the adjusting member on the fastening member.

[0013] In the above technical solution, further, the limiting block is in the shape of a regular polygon and is located on the outer side surface of the cross beam. The thickness of the limiting block is less than the width of the gap from the outer wall of the outer side surface to the head, and the thickness of the limiting block is less than the wall thickness of the hollow area.

[0014] In the above technical solution, further, a limiting hole is provided at the bottom of the side surface of the main body facing the cross beam, and an elastic piece with a limiting member is provided inside the main body.

[0015] An outdoor awning includes columns, cross beams, and inner lining members. The end parts of two groups of the cross beams are respectively abutted against the hollow areas on the inner lining members of the same column. The fastening member is embedded into the hollow area, and the cross beam is fixed on the column by cooperating with the adjusting member to form an awning body. The cross beams are perpendicularly arranged to form a beam ring, and a louver assembly is installed inside the beam ring to form an outdoor awning.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the present utility model is that during installation, the fastening member can be directly horizontally embedded into the strip-shaped groove of the inner lining member without precisely aligning the threaded holes, and during fastening, it is not necessary to fasten with an external screw. Only by adjusting the adjusting member provided on the fastening member is required, making the overall installation more convenient, faster, time-saving, and labor-saving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the outdoor awning.

[0019] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the outdoor awning frame.

[0020] Figure 3 isFigure 2 Enlarged view of part A.

[0021] Figure 4 Top view of the outdoor awning frame.

[0022] Figure 5 Is Figure 4 Cross-sectional view in the B-B direction.

[0023] Figure 6 Is Figure 5 Enlarged view of part C.

[0024] Figure 7 Stereogram of the inner lining member of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 Stereogram of the second embodiment of the inner lining member of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 Stereogram of the third embodiment of the inner lining member of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 10 Stereogram of the crossbeam of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 11 Top view of the crossbeam of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 12 Is of the present utility model Figure 11 Cross-sectional view in the C-C direction.

[0030] Figure 13 Stereogram of the fastening member of the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 14 Stereogram of the second embodiment of the fastening member of the present utility model.

[0032] Figure 15 Stereogram of the third embodiment of the fastening member of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 16 Internal structure diagram of the adjusting member of the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 17 First step diagram of the installation of the present utility model.

[0035] Figure 18 Second step diagram of the installation of the present utility model.

[0036] In the figure, 1. Column, 2. Cross beam, 201. Outer side surface, 2011. Mounting hole, 202. Inner side surface, 2021. Through hole, 203. Water guide groove, 3. Lining member, 301. Main body, 3011. Limit hole, 3012. Elastic piece, 3013. Limiting member, 302. Sub-member, 303. Hollow area, 3031. Strip-shaped groove, 30311. Upper end, 30312. Lower end, 4. Fastening member, 401. End head, 402. Limit block, 403. Threaded part, 5. Adjusting member, 501. Threaded hole, 502. Adjusting hole. Detailed implementation mode

[0037] Refer to Figure 1-16 As shown, a connection structure includes a column 1 and a cross beam 2, and further includes that a lining member 3 is arranged at the end of the column 1. The lining member 3 includes a main body 301 and sub-members 302 vertically arranged on both sides of the main body 301. A hollow area 303 is arranged on the sub-member 302; several groups of movable fastening members 4 are arranged at the end of the cross beam 2; the fastening members 4 on the cross beam 2 are embedded into the hollow area 303 on the lining member 3, and by adjusting the fastening members 4, the cross beam 2 is fastened to the column 1.

[0038] Specifically, as shown in Figure 1 、 2 、and 3 is a perspective view of a louver awning and a connection frame applying the connection structure of the column 1 and the cross beam 2, but this connection structure is not limited to being applied to a louver awning.

[0039] Specifically, the column 1 is a hollow rectangle, and notches are arranged at the ends of the column 1 and on adjacent side edges. Among them, the appearance of the lining member 3 is L-shaped. The two sub-members 302 on both sides of the lining member 3 are respectively attached to two sides of the column 1 on the opposite side. The main body 301 is located at the corner. The side surfaces at the ends of the two cross beams 2 are abutted against the two sub-members 302 on the lining member 3 of the same column 1. The side surface of the cross beam 2 is attached to the hollow area 303, and the fastening member 4 is embedded into the hollow area 303 to form a connection frame. The cross beams 2 are perpendicularly arranged to form a beam ring, and a louver assembly is installed in the beam ring to form an outdoor awning.

[0040] As shown in Figure 10 , the fastening member 4 is installed on the side surface in the length direction of the cross beam 2. An adjusting member 5 for controlling the movement of the fastening member 4 is further arranged on the fastening member 4. Through the adjusting member 5, the fastening member 4 can be moved in a direction away from or close to the cross beam 2. When approaching, it is used to fasten the cross beam 2 and the column 1, and when moving away, it is used to loosen the fastened cross beam 2 and the column 1.

[0041] As shown in Figure 7The perspective view of the inner lining member 3 is shown. The hollow region 303 protrudes towards the inner side of the secondary member 302. A number of groups of vertical strip-shaped grooves 3031 are provided on the hollow region 303. The number and positions of the strip-shaped grooves 3031 are not restricted, only the direction of the strip-shaped grooves 3031 is restricted to be vertically arranged. Preferably, as shown in the figure, there are four groups. Specifically, the strip-shaped groove 3031 includes an upper end 30311 and a lower end 30312. The upper end 30311 is the entry end, and the lower end 30312 is the clamping and supporting end. The upper end 30311 is composed of a round hole groove with a diameter larger than that of the lower end 30312. The lower end 30312 is composed of an equal-width strip and a semi-circle at the bottom. The upper end 30311 and the lower end 30312 are engaged together. The fastening member 4 enters from the upper end 30311 and then moves down to the lower end 30312.

[0042] In the first embodiment, the strip-shaped grooves 3031 are only provided on the fitting surface that fits the side surface of the cross beam 2. Among them, as Figure 8 shown, the inner lining member 3 also has a second embodiment. In actual processing, the inner lining member 3 with the strip-shaped grooves 3031 penetrating through has higher production efficiency and is more convenient to process. Among them, as Figure 9 shown, the inner lining member 3 also has a third embodiment. The rear wall surface of the hollow region 303 is removed, and only the fitting surface that fits the side surface of the cross beam 2 is processed with the strip-shaped grooves 3031. The advantage of using this method is that the processing material cost is reduced.

[0043] In as Figure 10 it can also be seen that the cross beam 2 includes an outer side surface 201 and an inner side surface 202. Concentric mounting holes 2011 and through holes 2021 are respectively provided on the outer side surface 201 and the inner side surface 202. Combining with as Figure 4 shown, when the cross beam 2 is installed on the column 1, the distances from the mounting holes 2011 and the through holes 2021 to the end surface of the cross beam 2 are consistent with the distances from the strip-shaped grooves to the main body 301, ensuring the reliability of the installation.

[0044] The main body 301 is a regular rectangle. Specifically, the width of the main body 301 is greater than the width of the hollow region 303, which is the width of the hollow region 303 plus the width of the cross beam 2. The height of the inner lining member 3 is consistent with the height of the cross beam 2. The outer side surface 201 of the cross beam 2 fits against the side surface of the hollow region 303, and the end surface of the cross beam 2 abuts against the corresponding side surface of the main body 301.

[0045] As Figure 13The perspective view of the fastening member 4 is shown. It can be seen from the figure that the fastening member 4 is composed of a head 401, a limiting portion, and a threaded portion 403. The diameter of the threaded portion 403 is smaller than the width of the strip-shaped groove 3031, the head 401 is larger than the width of the strip-shaped groove 3031, the width of the limiting block 402 is the same as the width of the lower end 30312 of the strip-shaped groove 3031, and the threaded portion 403 of the fastening member 4 enters the mounting hole 2011 from the direction of the outer side surface 201.

[0046] As Figure 16 The internal structure diagram of the adjusting member 5 is shown. The adjusting member 5 is columnar. Threaded holes 501 and adjusting holes 502 are respectively arranged on both inner sides of the adjusting member 5. The threaded portion 403 of the fastening member 4 protrudes from the inner side of the cross beam 2, and the threaded hole 501 is screwed onto the threaded portion 403, so that the adjusting member 5 is installed on the fastening member 4.

[0047] Specifically, in order to limit the overall thickness of the cross beam 2 and ensure the screwing depth of the threaded portion 403, additional thickening ribs are provided at the inner wall of the outer side surface 201 and at the position of the mounting hole 2011.

[0048] In order to prevent the fastening member 4 from rotating when the adjusting member 5 is rotated, in the present invention, the limiting portion is set as a regular polygon. The limiting portion and the head 401 are located outside the outer side surface 201 of the cross beam 2. In order to ensure the condition of being tightened, the thickness of the limiting portion is smaller than the gap width from the outer wall of the outer side surface 201 to the head 401, and the thickness of the limiting block 402 is smaller than the wall thickness of the hollow region 303.

[0049] Among them, the limiting portion adopted in the present invention is the first embodiment (as Figure 13 shown), its shape is a regular hexagon. The shape of the limiting portion can also be set as the regular quadrilateral of the second embodiment (as Figure 14 shown), or set as the regular octagon of the third embodiment (as Figure 15 shown).

[0050] Furthermore, in order to prevent the cross beam 2 from being easily overturned when receiving an upward acting force, a limiting hole 3011 is provided at the bottom of the side surface of the main body 301 facing the cross beam 2. At the same time, a spring piece 3012 with a limiting member 3013 is arranged in the main body 301. When the fastening member 4 of the cross beam 2 is embedded into the hollow region 303 and moves downward, the limiting member 3013 needs to be unlocked. When the cross beam 2 completely falls, the limiting member 3013 protrudes again and is located inside the cross beam 2, thereby restricting the upward lifting of the cross beam 2.

[0051] There is no limitation on the shapes of the limiting member 3013 and the limiting hole 3011. As shown in the figure, the limiting hole 3011 can be set as a circular hole, and the limiting member 3013 can be a cylindrical end 401. Press the cylindrical end 401, and after the cross beam 2 completely falls, release the elastic piece 3012 so that the cylindrical end 401 enters the inside of the cross beam 2. The limiting hole 3011 can also be set as a square hole, and the limiting member 3013 can be an inclined block. In this structure, the inclined surface of the inclined block needs to be greater than 45°. When the cross beam 2 falls, it can squeeze the inclined block into the main body 301. After completely falling, it enters the inside of the cross beam 2 together to be locked.

[0052] A water guide groove 203 connected to the inside of the column 1 is further provided on the cross beam 2. The length of the water guide groove 203 is less than the length of the cross beam 2. The through hole 2021 is located on the cross beam 2 and in the part where the water guide groove 203 is not provided. The end of the water guide groove 203 abuts against the bottom surface of the notch of the column 1.

[0053] As Figure 17 shown, the column 1 installed with the lining member 3 is provided. A cross beam 2 matching it is provided on one side of the column 1. A fastening member 4 is provided on the side surface of the cross beam 2, and the quantity and position are consistent with the strip-shaped groove 3031. Align the fastening member 4 on the side surface of the cross beam 3 with the upper end 30311 of the strip-shaped groove 3031 and move it horizontally. Pass the fastening member 4 through the strip-shaped groove 3031 and place it in the hollow area 303. Refer to as Figure 18 Figure for the schematic diagram after the fastening member 4 on the cross beam 2 is embedded into the strip-shaped groove 3031. Subsequently, gently place the cross beam 2 so that the cross beam 2 is placed in the L-shaped notch on the column. At the same time, the fastening member 4 moves from the upper end 30311 to the lower end 30312 of the strip-shaped groove 3031 to form a locked state.

[0054] Working process of the present utility model: Lift the cross beam 2, orient the outer side surface 201 of the cross beam 2 towards the side surface of the hollow area 303, abut the end surface of the cross beam 2 against the main body 301, embed the end 401 of the fastening member 4 into the upper end 30311 of the strip-shaped groove 3031. After putting down the cross beam 2, the bottom of the cross beam 2 is supported on the column 1. At this time, the fastening member 4 and the hollow area 303 are in a relaxed state. Enter from the direction of the through hole into the interior of the cross beam 2 through a fastening tool and embed it into the adjustment hole 502 of the adjustment member 5. By rotating the adjustment member 5, control the movement of the fastening member 4 towards the cross beam 2, so as to control the change from a relaxed state to a fastened state between the fastening member 4 and the hollow area 303, realize the fastening of the cross beam 2 and the column 1, form a connection frame after complete installation, and form an outdoor louver awning after installing the louver assembly.

[0055] As described above, it is only one embodiment of the present utility model, and does not impose any form of limitation on the present utility model. Based on the technical solution of the present utility model, simple modifications, equivalent changes or decorations made all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connection structure, comprising a column and a beam, characterized in that: Also includes, The end of the column is provided with a lining member, and the lining member is provided with a hollow area; The ends of the cross beams are provided with a plurality of groups of movable fastening parts; The buckle is embedded in the hollow area, and the buckle is adjusted to fasten the crossbeam to the column.

2. A connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle is installed on the side of the beam in the length direction, and an adjusting member for controlling the movement of the buckle is arranged on the buckle.

3. A connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lining component includes a main body and auxiliary components vertically arranged on both sides of the main body, the hollow area is arranged on the auxiliary components, a plurality of groups of strip grooves are arranged on the hollow area, and the buckle is embedded in the hollow area through the strip grooves.

4. A connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The strip groove is a vertical groove, and the strip groove is composed of an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is an entry end, and the fastening member enters from the upper end and then moves to the lower end.

5. A connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side surface of the cross beam includes an outer side surface and an inner side surface, and the outer side surface and the inner side surface are respectively provided with a coaxial mounting hole and a through hole, and the distance from the mounting hole and the through hole to the end surface of the cross beam is consistent with the distance from the strip groove to the main body.

6. A connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body is rectangular, and its width is greater than the width of the hollow area. The outer side surface of the crossbeam is attached to the hollow area, and the end surface thereof is attached to the main body.

7. A connection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fastening member includes an end, a limit block, and a threaded portion. The diameter of the end is greater than the width of the strip groove. The width of the limit block is consistent with the lower end of the strip groove. Threaded holes and adjustment holes are respectively provided on both sides of the inside of the adjustment member. The threaded portion cooperates with the threaded hole to enable the adjustment member to be installed on the fastening member.

8. A connection structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limit block is in the shape of a regular polygon and is located on the outer side of the beam. The thickness of the limit block is smaller than the gap width from the outer wall of the outer side to the end head, and the thickness of the limit block is smaller than the wall thickness of the hollow area.

9. A connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a limiting hole at the bottom of the side surface facing the cross beam, and a spring sheet with a limiting piece is provided in the main body.

10. An outdoor tent, comprising the upright column, the cross beam and the lining member according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the two groups of beams are respectively abutted against the hollow areas on the lining of the same column, the buckles are embedded in the hollow areas, and the beams are fixed to the columns in cooperation with the adjusting parts to form a tent body. The beams are vertically arranged to form a beam ring, and a shutter assembly is installed in the beam ring to form an outdoor tent.

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