Membrane structure awning
By installing carbon fiber heating wire snow melting components and a drainage system on the membrane structure canopy, the problem of snow accumulation during heavy snowfall was solved, achieving rapid snow melting and energy-saving and environmentally friendly effects, and improving the safety and efficiency of the canopy's use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TIANJIN BEST MEMBRANE DECORATION ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing membrane structure canopies are prone to snow accumulation during heavy snowfall, which can cause the top of the canopy to deform or collapse. Manual cleaning is time-consuming and labor-intensive, affecting the efficiency of use.
A membrane structure canopy was designed, which is covered with a fireproof membrane and has a carbon fiber heating wire snow melting component installed on it. The carbon fiber heating wire generates heat to melt the snow, and combined with a diversion channel and drainage system, the melted snow water is quickly discharged.
It effectively reduces the load on trusses and fireproof membranes, prevents deformation and collapse, avoids manual cleaning, improves efficiency and safety, and achieves rapid snow removal and energy conservation and environmental protection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of canopy technology, and in particular to a membrane structure canopy. Background Technology
[0002] Membrane structure canopies are spatial architectural structures formed by using high-strength flexible membrane material as the covering layer and combining it with a steel structure or aluminum alloy support system. They form stable curved surfaces through pre-stressing, providing practical functions such as sunshade, rain protection, wind resistance, and earthquake resistance, making them suitable for parking lots, commercial plazas, sports stadiums, and other similar settings. While existing membrane structure canopies are easy to assemble, saving construction time and improving work efficiency, in practical applications, due to their outdoor location and structural limitations, snow accumulation on the roof during heavy snowfall can lead to deformation and even collapse of the canopy. Manual snow removal is time-consuming and labor-intensive, hindering practical application. Therefore, we propose a membrane structure canopy design. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a membrane structure canopy.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] Design a membrane structure canopy, including a truss with a fireproof membrane covering the top. The fireproof membrane is connected to the truss via stainless steel rigging, and the four corners of the fireproof membrane are connected to the truss via eccentric wheel locks. The fireproof membrane includes an ultraviolet-resistant layer, a flame-retardant layer, and fiberglass cloth from the inside out. Steel columns are installed at the bottom of the truss, and mounting plates are fixed at the bottom of the steel columns. A snow-melting component is detachably connected to the top of the fireproof membrane, and the snow-melting component includes carbon fiber heating wires.
[0006] In the above scheme, the UV-protective layer is a UV-protective PVC film, the flame-retardant layer is a flame-retardant polyester fiber mesh layer, the surface of the fiberglass cloth is covered with a PVDF coating, and the edges of the UV-protective layer, the flame-retardant layer and the fiberglass cloth are provided with sealing strips.
[0007] In the above scheme, the outer wall of the steel column is covered with a rubber layer, and a carrier plate extending along its length is provided inside the steel column, with dampers uniformly installed inside the carrier plate.
[0008] In the above scheme, an LED light is installed at the top of the steel column, and an infrared sensor is installed on the steel column.
[0009] In the above scheme, the top of the fiberglass cloth is connected to a uniformly arranged high-temperature resistant pocket by Velcro, and the carbon fiber heating wire is installed inside the high-temperature resistant pocket.
[0010] In the above scheme, the top of the truss is inclined to the rear, and a guide channel is connected between the steel columns located at the rear of the truss. A filter screen is installed in the guide channel, and at least one drain pipe is connected to the guide channel through a flange.
[0011] In the above scheme, an elastic outer frame is fixed on the filter screen, an overlapping groove that cooperates with the elastic outer frame is opened on the inner wall of the guide channel, and an electric heating tape is connected to the drain pipe through a limiting ring.
[0012] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up a snow melting component and utilizing a high-temperature resistant pocket, carbon fiber heating wires are evenly placed on the fireproof membrane, allowing for independent zone control of the carbon fiber heating wires. With Velcro, the high-temperature resistant pockets can be quickly removed. Compared to existing technologies, in snowy weather, the heat generated by the carbon fiber heating wires heats the snow on the fireproof membrane, quickly melting it and converting it into water. This not only reduces the load on the truss and fireproof membrane, preventing deformation and collapse of the canopy, but also avoids manual snow removal, saving time and effort and improving practicality. By setting up the fireproof membrane, diversion channels, drainage pipes, and electric heating tape, the diversion channels collect rainwater and snowmelt sliding off the fireproof membrane. The flexible outer frame and overlapping grooves allow for quick-release connections between the filter and the diversion channels. The electric heating tape prevents the drainage pipes from freezing and clogging, ensuring rapid drainage of the melted snow. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a membrane structure canopy proposed in this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fireproof membrane of a membrane structure canopy proposed in this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer assembly of a membrane structure canopy proposed in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the snow melting component of a membrane structure canopy proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel of a membrane structure canopy proposed in this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: truss 1, fireproof membrane 2, UV-resistant layer 201, flame-retardant layer 202, fiberglass cloth 203, edge sealing strip 204, steel column 3, assembly plate 4, flow guide channel 5, filter screen 6, elastic outer frame 7, overlapping groove 8, drain pipe 9, flange 10, limit ring 11, electric heating cable 12, eccentric wheel lock 13, LED light 14, infrared sensor 15, carrier plate 16, damper 17, high temperature resistant pocket 18, carbon fiber heating wire 19, Velcro 20, rubber layer 21. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a membrane structure canopy, including a truss 1 with a fireproof membrane 2 on the top, the truss 1 having Y-shaped support on the sides, the fireproof membrane 2 being connected to the truss 1 by stainless steel rigging, and the four corners of the fireproof membrane 2 being connected to the truss 1 by eccentric wheel locks 13. The eccentric wheel locks 13 are used to position the fireproof membrane 2 for easy assembly. The fireproof membrane 2 includes an ultraviolet-resistant layer 201, a flame-retardant layer 202, and a fiberglass cloth 203 from the inside out.
[0022] Furthermore, the UV-resistant layer 201 is a UV-resistant PVC film, the flame-retardant layer 202 is a flame-retardant polyester fiber mesh layer, and the surface of the fiberglass cloth 203 is covered with a PVDF coating, which further improves the fire resistance of the fiberglass cloth 203 and also enables the fireproof membrane 2 to resist salt spray and acid rain corrosion, improve the protective performance of the canopy, and extend the service life of the truss 1. The edges of the UV-resistant layer 201, the flame-retardant layer 202, and the fiberglass cloth 203 are provided with edge sealing strips 204, which are double-layer heat-sealing strips, so that the three-layer structure of the fireproof membrane 2 is tightly connected.
[0023] Steel columns 3 are installed at the bottom of truss 1;
[0024] Furthermore, the steel column 3 is an H-shaped steel column, and the outer wall of the steel column 3 is covered with a rubber layer 21 to improve the anti-collision performance of the steel column 3. The combination of the truss 1 and the steel column 3 enhances the load-bearing capacity and thus improves the impact resistance. The steel column 3 is provided with a carrier plate 16 extending along its length. The carrier plate 16 is connected to the steel column 3 by fasteners. Dampers 17 are evenly installed in the carrier plate 16, and the two ends of the dampers 17 are respectively connected to the carrier plate 16.
[0025] Specifically, by setting up dampers 17 and rubber layers 21, wind loads and seismic energy are effectively absorbed, significantly reducing the structural vibration amplitude of truss 1 and steel columns 3, improving the overall stability of the canopy, and enhancing its impact resistance.
[0026] Furthermore, an LED light 14 is installed at the top of the steel column 3, and an infrared sensor 15 is installed on the steel column 3. The infrared sensor 15 is used to detect whether a vehicle is approaching and preparing to enter the parking space. When a vehicle approaches, the LED light 14 is activated to achieve the effect of warning and lighting.
[0027] The bottom of the steel column 3 is fixed with an assembly plate 4 that is also fixed to the bottom of the truss 1. The assembly plate 4 is fixed to the ground by pre-embedded bolts to improve stability. The top of the fireproof membrane 2 is detachably connected with a snow melting component, which includes a carbon fiber heating wire 19. The maximum working temperature of the carbon fiber heating wire 19 is 80 degrees Celsius. The carbon fiber heating wire 19 supports intermittent pulse operation to reduce power consumption and achieve the purpose of energy saving and environmental protection.
[0028] Furthermore, the top of the fiberglass cloth 203 is connected to a uniformly arranged high-temperature resistant pocket 18 via Velcro 20. The high-temperature resistant pocket 18 is a silicone pocket and is equipped with a zipper to allow for the removal or filling of carbon fiber heating wire 19. The carbon fiber heating wire 19 is installed inside the high-temperature resistant pocket 18.
[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the canopy is divided into parking areas by steel columns 3. Pressure sensors are installed on the trusses 1 above each parking area. In winter, when the pressure sensors reach the threshold, the carbon fiber heating wire 19 is activated to melt the snow.
[0030] Specifically, by setting up a snow melting component, carbon fiber heating wires 19 are evenly distributed on the fireproof membrane 2 using high-temperature resistant pockets 18, so that the carbon fiber heating wires 19 can be controlled independently in different zones. With the help of Velcro 20, the high-temperature resistant pockets 18 can be quickly removed. Compared with the existing technology, when encountering snowy weather, the heat generated by the working of the carbon fiber heating wires 19 can heat the snow on the fireproof membrane 2, quickly melting the snow and turning it into water. This not only reduces the load on the truss 1 and the fireproof membrane 2, prevents the fireproof membrane 2 from deforming and prevents the canopy from collapsing, but also avoids the need for manual snow removal, saving time and effort and improving practicality.
[0031] Furthermore, the top of the truss 1 is inclined to the rear, and a guide channel 5 is connected between the steel columns 3 located at the rear of the truss 1. Mounting plates are fixed at both ends of the guide channel 5, and the mounting plates are connected to the steel columns 3 by fasteners. A filter screen 6 is provided inside the guide channel 5 to filter out unmelted snow and debris and prevent blockage of the drain pipe 9. At least one drain pipe 9 is connected to the guide channel 5 through the flange 10. By increasing the number of drain pipes 9, the drainage speed of the guide channel 5 is accelerated.
[0032] Specifically, the other end of the drainage pipe 9 is connected to the irrigation device to recycle filtered snow water and rainwater. This recycled snow water and rainwater are then used to irrigate the green plants, achieving the goal of energy conservation and environmental protection.
[0033] Furthermore, an elastic outer frame 7 is fixed on the filter screen 6, and an overlapping groove 8 that mates with the elastic outer frame 7 is provided on the inner wall of the guide groove 5. By squeezing the elastic outer frame 7, the elastic outer frame 7 deforms and enters the overlapping groove 8, which facilitates disassembly and assembly. The drain pipe 9 is connected to an electric heating tape 12 through a limiting ring 11. The limiting ring 11 is evenly fixedly sleeved on the drain pipe 9, and there is a gap between the inner wall of the limiting ring 11 and the outer wall of the drain pipe 9. The electric heating tape 12 passes through the adjacent limiting rings 11, so that the electric heating tape 12 is wrapped around the drain pipe 9, thereby preventing the water in the drain pipe 9 from freezing due to low temperature and ensuring smooth water flow.
[0034] Specifically, by setting up a fireproof membrane 2, a diversion channel 5, a drain pipe 9, and an electric heating tape 12, the diversion channel 5 is used to collect rainwater and snow water that slides off the fireproof membrane 2. With the help of the elastic outer frame 7 and the overlapping groove 8, the filter screen 6 and the diversion channel 5 can be quickly connected. With the help of the electric heating tape 12, the drain pipe 9 is prevented from freezing and clogging, ensuring that the snow melt water is discharged quickly.
[0035] Specifically, this utility model utilizes the combination of fireproof membrane 2, snow melting component, damper 17 and guide channel 5 to achieve core advantages such as fire safety, efficient snow removal, rapid maintenance, energy saving and environmental protection. It is particularly suitable for large-span scenarios such as parking lots and logistics warehouses in areas with high snow accumulation and strong winds and earthquakes, effectively improving the overall performance of the canopy.
[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A membrane structure canopy, comprising a truss (1) with a top covered by a fireproof membrane (2), characterized in that, The fireproof membrane (2) is connected to the truss (1) by stainless steel rigging, and the four corners of the fireproof membrane (2) are connected to the truss (1) by eccentric wheel locks (13). The fireproof membrane (2) includes an ultraviolet-proof layer (201), a flame-retardant layer (202) and a fiberglass cloth (203) from the inside to the outside. A steel column (3) is installed at the bottom of the truss (1), and an assembly plate (4) is fixed at the bottom of the steel column (3). A snow melting component is detachably connected to the top of the fireproof membrane (2). The snow melting component includes a carbon fiber heating wire (19).
2. The membrane structure canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The UV-protective layer (201) is a UV-protective PVC film, the flame-retardant layer (202) is a flame-retardant polyester fiber mesh layer, the surface of the glass fiber cloth (203) is covered with a PVDF coating, and the edges of the UV-protective layer (201), the flame-retardant layer (202) and the glass fiber cloth (203) are provided with sealing strips (204).
3. The membrane structure canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the steel column (3) is covered with a rubber layer (21), and a carrier plate (16) extending along its length is provided inside the steel column (3). Dampers (17) are uniformly installed inside the carrier plate (16).
4. A membrane structure canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, An LED light (14) is installed at the top of the steel column (3), and an infrared sensor (15) is installed on the steel column (3).
5. A membrane structure canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the fiberglass cloth (203) is connected to a uniformly arranged high-temperature resistant pocket (18) by Velcro (20), and the carbon fiber heating wire (19) is installed inside the high-temperature resistant pocket (18).
6. A membrane structure canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the truss (1) is tilted to the rear, and a guide channel (5) is connected between the steel columns (3) located at the rear of the truss (1). A filter screen (6) is provided in the guide channel (5), and at least one drain pipe (9) is connected to the guide channel (5) through a flange (10).
7. A membrane structure canopy according to claim 6, characterized in that, An elastic outer frame (7) is fixed on the filter screen (6), and an overlapping groove (8) that cooperates with the elastic outer frame (7) is opened on the inner wall of the guide groove (5). The drain pipe (9) is connected to an electric heating tape (12) through a limiting ring (11).