Electric tent supporting frame

By designing deflectors, collection troughs, and drainage channels, the problem of water overflow from the awning blades during rainy days has been solved, enabling directional flow and rapid drainage of rainwater, thus improving the reliability and user experience of the awning.

CN224259983UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19TAIZHOU MELINDA LEISURE PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TAIZHOU MELINDA LEISURE PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When existing awnings are used in rainy weather, water overflows and splashes from the grooves at the front of the blades, affecting the user experience.

Method used

The design incorporates a flow guide plate, flow channel, collection tank, and drainage channel. Rainwater is directed to the collection tank via a through-flow channel on the flow guide plate. Spiral flow guide vanes accelerate the water flow, and drainage is achieved quickly by connecting the drainage channel inside the support column through water passage holes.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents rainwater from dripping haphazardly, improving the reliability of the awning in inclement weather and enhancing the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electric awning supporting frame, and belongs to the technical field of awnings. Comprising a mounting frame, four supporting columns distributed in a rectangular shape are fixed to the bottom of the mounting frame, two sets of flow guiding pieces symmetrically arranged are fixed to the inner side wall of the mounting frame, each set of flow guiding pieces comprises two flow guiding plates, flow guiding grooves are formed in the flow guiding plates, and the two ends of each flow guiding groove penetrate through the corresponding flow guiding plate; the flow guide plate is located above the collecting groove, a notch for clamping and embedding the flow guide plate is formed in the side wall of the collecting groove, a drainage channel is formed in the supporting column, a water passing hole is formed in the collecting groove, penetrates through the top of the supporting column and is communicated with the drainage channel, and a drainage opening communicated with the drainage channel is formed in the supporting column. According to the utility model, the diversion-collection-drainage integrated design is adopted, the overflow risk of the leaf plate is converted into a controllable drainage path, and the use reliability and user experience of the awning in severe weather are remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sunshade awning technology and relates to an electric awning support frame. Background Technology

[0002] Awnings are installed on balconies, in courtyards, or in public recreational areas to block strong sunlight. Structurally, an awning consists of a support column and shading components located above the support column. Shading components are divided into fixed and movable types. Movable shading components are further divided into roll-up, sliding, and flip-up louver types, allowing the shading components to be opened or closed.

[0003] Existing patent document CN214272709U discloses an electric sunshade structure, comprising: a support structure, multiple blades, multiple blade fixing plates, and multiple drive plates. The support structure has multiple vertical beams, with at least four horizontal beams forming a frame above the vertical beams. At least one energy storage device and a control device are mounted on the support structure. The blade fixing plates are locked to the blades, and the blade fixing plates provide side-interlocking connections to the horizontal beams, allowing the blades to be pivotally assembled between two horizontal beams. The multiple blade fixing plates... Then, a drive plate is connected in series, and each drive plate is connected to a linkage plate at a set position. At least one solar panel is mounted on the crossbeam using a bracket. The solar panel is connected to an energy storage device, which is then connected to a control device. The control device is connected to a push-pull device, which is located on the crossbeam and has a push-pull rod. The linkage plate is connected through the push-pull rod. The push-pull rod of the push-pull device can be extended or retracted by the control device, thereby pushing the linkage plate to drive the drive plate. The drive plate controls the closing or opening state of the blade.

[0004] However, the aforementioned existing technologies still have the following problems:

[0005] When the blades of the aforementioned prior art are closed, adjacent blades cooperate with each other, with the rear end of the front blade positioned above the front end of the rear blade. This cooperation effectively blocks rainwater, preventing leakage from the gaps between the blades. However, due to the limited volume of the groove at the front end of the rear blade, water gradually overflows from the groove. When people are resting under the awning and encounter windy or rainy weather, the groove at the front end of the blade quickly fills with water and overflows to both sides. Water droplets from opposite sides of the two rows of blades fall into the awning, and the overflowing rainwater splashes onto the user due to the strong wind, preventing the user from continuing to rest or relax under the awning, thus reducing the user's experience. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electric awning support frame to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology. This utility model can guide and discharge water overflowing to both sides between adjacent blades, effectively solving the problem that users cannot use the awning on rainy days and improving the user experience.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0008] An electric canopy support frame includes a mounting frame. Four rectangularly distributed support columns are fixed to the bottom of the mounting frame. Two sets of symmetrically arranged flow guides are fixed to the inner sidewall of the mounting frame. Each set of flow guides includes two flow guide plates with flow guide grooves at both ends. Two symmetrically arranged collection slots are fixed to the inner sidewall of the mounting frame, with the flow guide plates positioned above them. The sidewalls of the collection slots have notches for the flow guide plates to be fitted into them. Each support column has a drainage channel. Each collection slot has a water passage hole that penetrates the top of the support column and connects to the drainage channel. Each support column has a drain outlet that connects to the drainage channel.

[0009] Furthermore, a spiral guide vane is fixed to the inner wall of the drainage channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting frame includes two crossbars, two first connecting rods are fixed between the two crossbars, two collection slots are respectively fixed to one side of the corresponding two crossbars, and a second connecting rod located between the two first connecting rods is fixed between the two crossbars. The two ends of the second connecting rod are respectively fixed to two of the guide plates, and the other two guide plates are respectively fixed to one side of the corresponding two first connecting rods.

[0011] Furthermore, L-shaped positioning blocks are fixed to the top of the four support columns.

[0012] Furthermore, rubber anti-slip pads are fixed to the top of the four support columns.

[0013] Furthermore, two filter caps are fixed to the inner wall of the collection tank, and the two filter caps cover the corresponding two water passage holes respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, an installation block is fixed inside the collection trough, the top of the installation block is fixed to the bottom of the second connecting rod, and the two ends of the installation block have inclined portions.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This utility model sets up a guide plate and a guide channel: the through guide channel on the guide plate directs the rainwater overflowing from the blade groove to the collection tank, thus avoiding disorderly dripping of water.

[0017] By setting spiral guide vanes, the water flow speed in the drainage channel is accelerated, preventing residual water accumulation due to insufficient gravity drainage, and the noise generated by drainage in the support column can be effectively reduced.

[0018] By setting up a collection tank and a drainage channel: the collection tank is connected to the drainage channel inside the support column through a water passage hole, so that the accumulated water can be quickly discharged and the risk of water overflowing from the groove can be eliminated;

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model is an integrated design of diversion, collection and drainage, which transforms the risk of water overflow from the blades into a controllable drainage path, significantly improving the reliability of the awning in severe weather and the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collection tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of an embodiment of the present invention and the sunshade module.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Support column; 3. Guide plate; 4. Guide channel; 5. Collection tank; 6. Notch; 7. Drainage channel; 8. Water passage hole; 9. Drain outlet; 10. Spiral guide vane; 11. Crossbar; 12. First connecting rod; 13. Positioning block; 14. Rubber anti-slip pad; 15. Filter cap; 16. Mounting block; 17. Inclined part; 18. Second connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0030] like Figure 1-6 As shown, an electric canopy support frame includes a mounting frame 1. Four rectangularly distributed support columns 2 are fixed to the bottom of the mounting frame 1. Two sets of symmetrically arranged guide members are fixed to the inner side wall of the mounting frame 1. Each set of guide members includes two guide plates 3. Guide grooves 4 are formed on the guide plates 3, with both ends of the guide grooves 4 penetrating the guide plates 3. Two symmetrically arranged collection grooves 5 are fixed to the inner side wall of the mounting frame 1. The guide plates 3 are located above the collection grooves 5. Notches 6 are formed on the side walls of the collection grooves 5 for the guide plates 3 to be fitted into them. Rainwater overflowing from the blade grooves is directed to the collection grooves 5 through the through-flow grooves 4 on the guide plates 3, preventing disorderly dripping. The support columns 2 have drainage channels 7. The collection grooves 5 have water passage holes 8, which penetrate the top of the support columns 2 and connect to the drainage channels 7. The support columns 2 have drain outlets 9 that connect to the drainage channels 7. The collection tank 5 is connected to the drainage channel 7 inside the support column 2 through the water passage 8, so as to realize the rapid discharge of accumulated water and eliminate the risk of overflow in the groove. The inner wall of the drainage channel 7 is fixed with a spiral guide plate 10. The spiral guide plate 10 can effectively accelerate the water flow speed in the drainage channel 7, prevent residual water due to insufficient gravity drainage, and effectively reduce the noise generated by drainage in the support column 2.

[0031] like Figure 1-2 As shown in Figure 7, the mounting frame 1 includes two horizontal bars 11, with two first connecting rods 12 fixed between the two horizontal bars 11. Two collection slots 5 are respectively fixed to one side of the corresponding two horizontal bars 11. A second connecting rod 18 is fixed between the two horizontal bars 11 and located between the two first connecting rods 12. The two ends of the second connecting rod 18 are respectively fixed to two of the guide plates 3, and the other two guide plates 3 are respectively fixed to one side of the corresponding two first connecting rods 12. L-shaped positioning blocks 13 are fixed to the tops of the four support columns 2, and rubber anti-slip pads 14 are fixed to the tops of the four support columns 2. The four positioning blocks 13 cooperate to limit the position of the awning module, making the installation of the awning module more accurate and stable. The rubber anti-slip pads 14 enhance the stability of the support columns 2 in contact with the ground.

[0032] like Figure 4-5 As shown, two filter caps 15 are fixed to the inner wall of the collection tank 5, and the two filter caps 15 cover the corresponding two water passage holes 8. An installation block 16 is fixed inside the collection tank 5. The top of the installation block 16 is fixed to the bottom of the second connecting rod 18, and the two ends of the installation block 16 have inclined portions 17. The filter caps 15 cover the water passage holes 8, which can effectively intercept impurities such as leaves and mud, and prevent the drainage channel 7 from being blocked; the two inclined portions 17 can effectively guide the water in the collection tank 5 to concentrate in the water passage holes 8, reducing local water accumulation.

[0033] The specific working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0034] Rainwater diversion stage:

[0035] When rainwater overflows from the blade groove, the water flows along the blade surface into the guide groove 4 of the guide plate 3;

[0036] The through-type design of the guide channel 4 allows the water to flow along the channel to both sides and eventually converge into the collection tank 5 below.

[0037] Water collection and filtration stage:

[0038] The collection trough 5 is connected to the guide plate 3 through the notch 6, ensuring a seamless connection between the guide trough 4 and the collection trough 5;

[0039] After the water flows into the collection tank 5, it is guided by the inclined part 17 of the mounting block 16 to concentrate in the water passage hole 8, while the filter cap 15 blocks impurities from entering the drainage channel 7.

[0040] Rapid drainage stage:

[0041] The filtered water flows through the water hole 8 and enters the drainage channel 7 inside the support column 2;

[0042] The spiral guide vane 10 accelerates the water flow through centrifugal force, preventing water accumulation due to insufficient gravity drainage speed.

[0043] The water eventually flows through the drain outlet 9 at the bottom of the support column 2 to the external water collection system or the ground.

[0044] The integrated design of diversion, collection and drainage transforms the risk of water overflow from the blades into a controllable drainage path, significantly improving the reliability of the awning in inclement weather and the user experience.

[0045] Although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An electric canopy support frame, characterized in that, The system includes an installation frame (1), with four rectangular support columns (2) fixed at the bottom of the installation frame (1). Two sets of symmetrically arranged guide components are fixed on the inner side wall of the installation frame (1). Each set of guide components includes two guide plates (3). A guide groove (4) is opened on the guide plate (3). Both ends of the guide groove (4) penetrate the guide plate (3). Two symmetrically arranged collection grooves (5) are fixed on the inner side wall of the installation frame (1). The guide plate (3) is located above the collection groove (5). The side wall of the collection groove (5) has a notch (6) for the guide plate (3) to be inserted. The support column (2) has a drainage channel (7). The collection groove (5) has a water passage hole (8). The water passage hole (8) penetrates the top of the support column (2) and is connected to the drainage channel (7). The support column (2) has a drain outlet (9) that connects to the drainage channel (7).

2. The electric canopy support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the drainage channel (7) is fixed with a spiral guide plate (10).

3. The electric canopy support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame (1) includes two crossbars (11), two first connecting rods (12) are fixed between the two crossbars (11), two collection slots (5) are respectively fixed on one side of the corresponding two crossbars (11), a second connecting rod (18) is fixed between the two crossbars (11) and located between the two first connecting rods (12), the two ends of the second connecting rod (18) are respectively fixed to two of the guide plates (3), and the other two guide plates (3) are respectively fixed on one side of the corresponding two first connecting rods (12).

4. The electric canopy support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of each of the four support columns (2) is fixed with an L-shaped positioning block (13).

5. The electric canopy support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tops of the four support columns (2) are fixed with rubber anti-slip pads (14).

6. The electric canopy support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the collection tank (5) is fixed with two filter caps (15), which cover the two corresponding water passage holes (8).

7. The electric canopy support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation block (16) is fixed inside the collection groove (5). The top of the installation block (16) is fixed to the bottom of the second connecting rod (18). The two ends of the installation block (16) have inclined portions (17).