Awning with drainage function

By designing an arc-shaped louver and a flow channel structure, combined with the flow channel, water baffle, and drainage channel, the problem of rainwater dripping and accumulating in the awning was solved, achieving efficient rainwater diversion and drainage, and improving the user experience.

CN224282159UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26TAIZHOU 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
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Abstract

The utility model provides an awning with a drainage function, and belongs to the technical field of awnings. Comprising a frame body and a shutter set rotationally installed on the frame body, the shutter set comprises a plurality of arc-shaped shutters, the middle of each arc-shaped shutter arches upwards, the two ends of each arc-shaped shutter incline downwards to form a water guide slope, and flow guide grooves are symmetrically formed in the two side walls in the frame body and located under the left end and the right end of each arc-shaped shutter respectively. Drainage channels are formed in the lower portions of the two ends of each flow guide groove, the drainage channels penetrate through the frame body and extend to the outside, water baffles are hinged to the side walls of the flow guide grooves through hinges, the water baffles are located below the ends of the arc-shaped shutters, and balancing weights are fixed to the bottoms of the adjusting ends of the water baffles. According to the utility model, water paths are concentrated, the drainage efficiency is improved, and the user experience is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sunshade technology and relates to a sunshade awning with drainage function. Background Technology

[0002] An awning is an outdoor sunshade facility that not only provides shade and rain protection but also enhances the overall architectural style. Its structure mainly includes four supporting columns, multiple openable blades installed on top of the supporting columns, and a drive component. The drive component can drive the multiple blades to unfold into a flat shape, which provides shade and rain protection. The drive component can also drive the multiple blades to tilt, allowing light to pass through the gaps between the tilted blades and improving the light transmission rate.

[0003] The existing patent document with authorization publication number CN219671901U discloses a fastener, a louver assembly, and a louvered sunshade. The sunshade includes multiple louver assemblies, each louver assembly including multiple fasteners and a louver body connected to the fasteners. Each fastener includes a swingable connecting body, which is provided with a fulcrum and a mounting part. The connecting body can swing through the fulcrum, and the mounting part deforms under force to connect or disconnect with the mounting groove of the louver body. When the louver is connected to the fastener, since the mounting part can deform under force, the fastener can press the mounting part to compress its volume and embed it into the louver. After embedding, the connecting body with the mounting part expands to achieve a fitting connection.

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

[0005] While existing louvers can block rainwater, rainwater will drip naturally from the surface of the louvers to both ends and directly from the edges of the louvers. The existing technology does not have a centralized diversion or drainage channel, which makes it easy for rainwater to overflow and form a "waterfall effect" at the edge of the louvered awning, causing water to accumulate in the area under the awning and affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sunshade with drainage function to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology. This utility model can guide and drain rainwater on the louvers, thereby improving the user experience.

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

[0008] A sunshade with drainage function includes a frame and a louver assembly rotatably mounted on the frame. The louver assembly includes several arc-shaped louvers, the middle of which is arched upward and the two ends are inclined downward to form a water-guiding slope.

[0009] The inner side walls of the frame are symmetrically provided with flow guide grooves, and the two flow guide grooves are located directly below the left and right ends of the arc-shaped louver, respectively.

[0010] Each guide channel has a drainage channel at both ends below it, and the drainage channel passes through the frame and extends to the outside;

[0011] A baffle plate is hinged to the side wall of the flow guide channel. The baffle plate is located below the end of the arc-shaped louver. A counterweight is fixed at the bottom of the adjusting end of the baffle plate. When the louver assembly is rotated and closed, the counterweight forces the flow guide end of the baffle plate to remain tilted to receive and guide the water flow discharged from the arc-shaped louver, and guide the water into the drainage channel through the flow guide channel.

[0012] Furthermore, each of the arc-shaped louvers has a guide block fixed at both ends. One end of the guide block has a slot, and one end of the arc-shaped louver is embedded in the slot and fixed by a fastener. The guide block has a guide cavity, and the inner side wall of the slot has a guide hole that communicates with the guide cavity. The side wall of the guide block has a drain hole that communicates with the guide cavity, and the outlet of the drain hole is directly opposite the guide groove.

[0013] Furthermore, an L-shaped flow guide plate is fixed to one end of the flow guide block away from the arc-shaped louver, and the flow guide plates at both ends of the same arc-shaped louver face upwards and upwards respectively; a roller is rotatably installed at one end of the flow guide plate at the first end of the arc-shaped louver, which is located above the baffle plate. The roller rotates with the arc-shaped louver and abuts against the upper surface of the baffle plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the frame includes a mounting frame and four columns. The four columns are fixed to the bottom of the mounting frame and are arranged in a rectangular shape. The two guide channels are symmetrically fixed to the inner side walls of the mounting frame. The four drainage channels are respectively set on the corresponding four columns. The drainage channels extend along the inner side walls of the columns to the outside of the columns. The arc-shaped louvers are rotatably installed in the mounting frame via a pivot.

[0015] Furthermore, an end plate is fixed to one end of the louver, and traction rods are provided on both sides of the louver group. The traction rods are hinged to the arc-shaped louvers through the end plate, thereby connecting several arc-shaped louvers in series.

[0016] Furthermore, the mounting frame is provided with a worm gear transmission mechanism, the output end of which is connected to a rotating shaft. The side wall of the mounting frame has a through hole for the rotating shaft to pass through. A limiting plate is welded to one end of the rotating shaft that passes through the through hole. The limiting plate is fixed to one end of the outermost arc-shaped louver by bolts.

[0017] Furthermore, a torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the two ends of the torsion spring are fixed to the side wall of the mounting frame and the side wall of the limiting plate, respectively, to provide the reset elastic force of the louver assembly.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This utility model incorporates arc-shaped louvers, with an arched structure in the middle that allows rainwater to flow naturally to both ends, preventing water accumulation and also preventing rainwater from dripping down the middle of the arc-shaped louvers.

[0020] By setting up a counterweight baffle, a guide channel, and a drainage channel: the baffle automatically adjusts its tilt angle through the counterweight block, and the arc-shaped louvers accurately receive the water flow when closed, guiding the rainwater flowing out from both ends of the arc-shaped louvers, and guiding the water into the drainage channel through the guide channel. Compared with the existing technology where the drainage path is scattered and not concentrated, affecting the user experience, this utility model has a concentrated drainage path and improved drainage efficiency, which greatly improves the user experience.

[0021] Integrated drainage path with guide block: The guide block has a guide cavity, guide hole and drain hole to achieve multi-stage water guidance. The water flow is directly injected into the guide channel through the drain hole to avoid side leakage.

[0022] By setting a torsion spring, the torsion spring drives the rotating shaft in the opposite direction and cooperates with the worm gear transmission mechanism, so that the louver group automatically returns to the closed state, effectively reducing the force exerted by the user and reducing the intensity of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is Embodiment 1 of the present utility model. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a front sectional view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is Embodiment 1 of the present utility model. Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the louvers and two guide blocks in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the flow guide block according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 8This is a top view of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 9 This is Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 8 A magnified view of point C in the middle.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Arc-shaped louver; 3. Guide channel; 4. Drainage channel; 5. Hinge; 6. Water baffle; 7. Counterweight; 8. Guide block; 9. Slot; 10. Guide cavity; 11. Guide hole; 12. Drain hole; 13. Drainage plate; 14. Roller; 15. Mounting frame; 16. Column; 17. End plate; 18. Traction rod; 19. Worm gear transmission mechanism; 20. Through hole; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Limiting plate; 23. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a sunshade with drainage function includes a frame 1 and a louver assembly rotatably mounted on the frame 1. The louver assembly includes several arc-shaped louvers 2, the middle of which is arched upward and the two ends are inclined downward to form a water guiding slope.

[0037] The inner two side walls of the frame 1 are symmetrically provided with flow guide grooves 3, and the two flow guide grooves 3 are located directly below the left and right ends of the arc-shaped louver 2, respectively.

[0038] Each of the two ends of the guide channel 3 is provided with a drainage channel 4, which penetrates the frame 1 and extends to the outside;

[0039] A baffle plate 6 is hinged to the side wall of the flow guide channel 3 via a hinge 5. The baffle plate 6 is located below the end of the arc-shaped louver 2. A counterweight block 7 is fixed to the bottom of the adjusting end of the baffle plate 6. When the louver assembly is rotated and closed, the counterweight block 7 forces the flow guide end of the baffle plate 6 to remain in an inclined state to receive and guide the water flow discharged from the arc-shaped louver 2, and guide the water into the drainage channel 4 through the flow guide channel 3.

[0040] like Figure 4-7As shown, each arc-shaped louver 2 has a guide block 8 fixed at both ends. One end of the guide block 8 has a slot 9, and one end of the arc-shaped louver 2 is embedded in the slot 9 and fixed by fasteners. The guide block 8 has a guide cavity 10. The inner side wall of the slot 9 has a guide hole 11 that communicates with the guide cavity 10. The side wall of the guide block 8 has a drain hole 12 that communicates with the guide cavity 10. The outlet of the drain hole 12 is directly opposite the guide groove 3. An L-shaped guide plate 13 is fixed at the end of the guide block 8 away from the arc-shaped louver 2. The guide plates 13 at both ends of the same arc-shaped louver 2 face upwards and upwards respectively. A roller 14 is rotatably installed at one end of the guide plate 13 at the first end of the arc-shaped louver 2, which is located above the baffle plate 6. The roller 14 rotates with the arc-shaped louver 2 and abuts against the upper surface of the baffle plate 6.

[0041] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the frame 1 includes a mounting frame 15 and four columns 16. The four columns 16 are fixed to the bottom of the mounting frame 15 and are arranged in a rectangular shape. The two guide channels 3 are symmetrically fixed on the inner side walls of the mounting frame 15. The four drainage channels 4 are respectively set on the corresponding four columns 16. The drainage channels 4 extend along the inner side walls of the columns 16 to the outside of the columns 16.

[0042] The arc-shaped louvers 2 are rotatably mounted in the mounting frame 15 via a rotating shaft. One end of the louver is fixed with an end plate 17. Both sides of the louver group are provided with traction rods 18. The traction rods 18 are hinged to the arc-shaped louvers 2 via the end plate 17, connecting several arc-shaped louvers 2 in series. The mounting frame 15 is provided with a worm gear transmission mechanism 19. The output end of the worm gear transmission mechanism 19 is connected to a rotating shaft 21. The side wall of the mounting frame 15 has a through hole 20 for the rotating shaft 21 to pass through. One end of the rotating shaft 21 passing through the through hole 20 is welded with a limiting plate 22. The limiting plate 22 is fixed to one end of the outermost arc-shaped louver 2 by bolts.

[0043] The specific operation method of Embodiment 1 of this utility model is as follows:

[0044] Drainage process when the louvered assembly is closed

[0045] Rainwater falls on the surface of the curved louver 2 and flows towards the groove along the guide slopes at both ends;

[0046] Water flows into the guide cavity 10 through the guide hole 11 of the guide block 8 and is discharged into the guide groove 3 through the drain hole 12;

[0047] The counterweight 7 forces the water baffle 6 to tilt, and the water flows along the guide channel 3 into the drainage channel 4, and is discharged outside the sunshade through the column 16.

[0048] When the louvers rotate and open:

[0049] Manually rotate the input end of the worm gear transmission mechanism 19 to drive the rotating shaft 21 to rotate;

[0050] The rotating shaft 21 drives the arc-shaped louver 2 connected to it to rotate through the limiting plate 22, and the traction rod 18 links all the louvers to rotate synchronously.

[0051] When the curved louver 2 is opened, the roller 14 rolls along the surface of the baffle plate 6, pushing the baffle plate 6 to move the counterweight 7, so that the counterweight 7 is located outside the guide channel 3, and at the same time, one end of the limiting plate 22 is parallel to and abuts against the guide end of the baffle plate.

[0052] In this embodiment of the invention, an arc-shaped louver 2 is provided. The arched structure in the middle of the arc-shaped louver 2 allows rainwater to flow naturally to both ends, preventing water accumulation and dripping along the middle of the arc-shaped louver 2. A counterweight baffle 6, a guide channel 3, and a drainage channel 4 are provided. The baffle 6 automatically adjusts its tilt angle through the counterweight block 7. When the arc-shaped louver 2 is closed, it accurately receives the water flow, guides the rainwater flowing out from both ends of the arc-shaped louver 2, and guides the water into the drainage channel 4 through the guide channel 3. The integrated drainage path is achieved with the guide block 8: the guide block 8 has a guide cavity 10, a guide hole 11, and a drainage hole 12, realizing multi-stage water guidance. The water flow is directly injected into the guide channel 3 through the drainage hole 12, preventing side leakage.

[0053] Compared to existing technologies where drainage paths are scattered and not concentrated, affecting the user experience, this utility model features a concentrated drainage path and improved drainage efficiency, greatly enhancing the user experience.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] like Figure 8-9 As shown, a torsion spring 23 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 21. The torsion spring 23 is initially in a normal state. After the rotating shaft 21 rotates, the torsion spring 23 has a certain elastic force. The two ends of the torsion spring 23 are fixed to the side wall of the mounting frame 15 and the side wall of the limiting plate 22, respectively, to provide the reset elastic force of the louver assembly.

[0056] The specific operation method of this utility model is as follows:

[0057] After the operating handle is released, the torsion spring 23 drives the rotating shaft 21 in the opposite direction and cooperates with the worm gear transmission mechanism 19 to automatically reset the louver group to the closed state.

[0058] The second embodiment of this utility model effectively reduces the force exerted by the user and lowers the intensity of operation by setting a torsion spring 23.

[0059] 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. A sunshade with drainage function, comprising a frame (1) and a louver assembly rotatably mounted on the frame (1), characterized in that: The louver group includes several arc-shaped louvers (2), the middle part of which arches upward and the two ends slope downward to form a water-guiding slope; The inner two side walls of the frame (1) are symmetrically provided with guide grooves (3), and the two guide grooves (3) are located directly below the left and right ends of the arc-shaped louver (2); Each guide channel (3) has a drainage channel (4) at both ends below it, and the drainage channel (4) passes through the frame (1) and extends to the outside; The side wall of the guide channel (3) is hinged with a baffle plate (6) by a hinge (5). The baffle plate (6) is located below the end of the arc-shaped louver (2). A counterweight (7) is fixed at the bottom of the adjustment end of the baffle plate (6). When the louver group is rotated and closed, the counterweight (7) forces the guide end of the baffle plate (6) to remain in an inclined state to receive and guide the water flow discharged from the arc-shaped louver (2), and guide the water into the drainage channel (4) through the guide channel (3).

2. The sunshade with drainage function according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the arc-shaped louvers (2) has a guide block (8) fixed at both ends. One end of the guide block (8) has a slot (9). One end of the arc-shaped louver (2) is embedded in the slot (9) and fixed by fasteners. The guide block (8) has a guide cavity (10). The inner side wall of the slot (9) has a guide hole (11) that communicates with the guide cavity (10). The side wall of the guide block (8) has a drain hole (12) that communicates with the guide cavity (10). The outlet of the drain hole (12) is directly opposite the guide groove (3).

3. A sunshade with drainage function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide block (8) has an L-shaped guide plate (13) fixed at one end away from the arc-shaped louver (2). The guide plates (13) at both ends of the same arc-shaped louver (2) face the top and top of the arc-shaped louver (2) respectively. A roller (14) located above the baffle plate (6) is rotatably installed at one end of the guide plate (13) at the first end of the arc-shaped louver (2). The roller (14) rotates with the arc-shaped louver (2) and abuts against the upper surface of the baffle plate (6).

4. A sunshade with drainage function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes a mounting frame (15) and four columns (16). The four columns (16) are fixed to the bottom of the mounting frame (15) and are arranged in a rectangular shape. The two guide channels (3) are symmetrically fixed on the inner side walls of the mounting frame (15). The four drainage channels (4) are respectively set on the corresponding four columns (16). The drainage channels (4) extend along the inner side walls of the columns (16) to the outside of the columns (16). The arc-shaped louvers (2) are rotatably installed in the mounting frame (15) through a rotating shaft.

5. A sunshade with drainage function according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the louver is fixed with an end plate (17), and traction rods (18) are provided on both sides of the arc-shaped louver (2) group. The traction rods (18) are hinged to the arc-shaped louver (2) through the end plate (17) to connect several arc-shaped louvers (2) in series.

6. A sunshade with drainage function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting frame (15) is provided with a worm gear transmission mechanism (19). The output end of the worm gear transmission mechanism (19) is connected to a rotating shaft (21). The side wall of the mounting frame (15) has a through hole (20) for the rotating shaft (21) to pass through. A limiting plate (22) is welded to one end of the rotating shaft (21) that passes through the through hole (20). The limiting plate (22) is fixed to one end of the outermost arc-shaped louver (2) by bolts.

7. A sunshade with drainage function according to claim 6, characterized in that, A torsion spring (23) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (21). The two ends of the torsion spring (23) are fixed to the side wall of the mounting frame (15) and the side wall of the limiting plate (22) respectively, and are used to provide the reset elastic force of the louver assembly.