A sunlight room main body structure and a sunlight room applying the same

The design of symmetrical connectors and a ring-shaped water trough solves the problems of unsightly corner bracket connections and insufficient load-bearing capacity in sunrooms, improving aesthetics and structural strength, and providing good drainage function.

CN224300505UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29GUANGDONG EHE DOORS & WINDOWS TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Traditional corner bracket connection methods for sunrooms result in unsightly exposed screws and insufficient load-bearing capacity.

Method used

The first and second connectors are symmetrical and are fixedly connected to the main beam and the secondary beam with fasteners, concealing the connection points and achieving uniform stress distribution; and an annular water trough is set in the top frame to facilitate drainage.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the concealment of connection points, enhances aesthetics and load-bearing capacity, and also has good airflow guidance and high light transmittance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sunlight room main body structure and apply its sunlight room, sunlight room main body structure includes top frame body and support frame body, and top frame body includes wall beam, side beam, main beam, vice beam, apron and first connecting mechanism, and the between main beam and wall beam and between main beam and side beam all are connected through first connecting mechanism, and the inside wall of wall beam and side beam is provided with inner recess, and first connecting mechanism includes first connecting piece, first fastener and second fastener, and one end of first connecting piece stretches into the inside of main beam and is fixedly connected with main beam through first fastener, and the other end is installed in the inner recess and is fixedly connected with wall beam or side beam through second fastener, and the inner recess is shielded through apron, the utility model discloses sunlight room main body structure sets up brand -new first connecting mechanism, after installing first connecting mechanism, cover apron, first connecting mechanism is completely shielded, realizes hidden type installation, and no screw hole is exposed, and it is beautiful and atmospheric.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of door and window technology, and in particular to a main structure of a sunroom and a sunroom using the same. Background Technology

[0002] A sunroom is an outdoor product in the construction industry. It has a lovely English name—winter garden—which literally translates to "winter garden." It has two meanings: First, it allows for close contact between the living space and sunlight, enabling residents to enjoy the warmth of the sun even in the cold winter. Second, due to its unique insulation properties, a sunroom can function as a greenhouse, creating a warm and cozy living environment for the family, even in the coldest winter months.

[0003] The roof of the sunroom is constructed from a combination of horizontal and vertical beams, with glass laid on top of these beams. The horizontal and vertical beams are connected using angle brackets. Traditional angle brackets are L-shaped, used to connect two perpendicularly positioned aluminum profiles. Currently, the common connection method involves attaching the two perpendicular outer surfaces of the L-shaped bracket to the two perpendicular aluminum profiles, then securing them with screws. This existing connection method has the following drawbacks:

[0004] 1. After installation, the screws are usually exposed, which is not aesthetically pleasing;

[0005] 2. In order to save costs, L-shaped corner brackets are usually set on one side of the crossbeam and the longitudinal beam, which has the defects of uneven stress and poor load-bearing capacity. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a main structure for a sunroom and a sunroom using the same, which can at least solve one of the above-mentioned problems.

[0007] According to one aspect of this utility model, a main structure for a sunroom is provided, including a top frame and a support frame. The top frame includes a wall beam, side beams, main beams, secondary beams, a cover plate, and a first connecting mechanism. There are three side beams that together with the wall beams form the main frame of the top frame. The main beams are perpendicular to the wall beams and their two ends are respectively connected to the wall beams and the side beams. The secondary beams are perpendicular to the main beams and are used to connect the main beams and the side beams, as well as to connect two adjacent main beams. The main beams and the wall beams, as well as the main beams and the side beams, are connected by the first connecting mechanism. The inner sidewalls of the wall beams and the side beams are provided with recessed grooves. The first connecting mechanism includes a first connector, a first fastener, and a second fastener. One end of the first connector extends into the main beam and is fixedly connected to the main beam by the first fastener. The other end is installed in the recessed groove and is fixedly connected to the wall beam or the side beam by the second fastener. The recessed grooves are covered by the cover plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first connector includes a first base that mates with the recessed groove and a first extension piece that mates with the main beam. There is a pair of first extension pieces, which extend into the main beam and abut against its inner wall. The first base abuts against the bottom of the recessed groove. Thus, the first connector employs a special structure with symmetrical first extension pieces, and is fixedly connected to the two side walls of the main beam by first fasteners, thereby achieving the technical effect of uniform stress distribution and good load-bearing capacity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first extension piece has a first connecting hole that mates with the first fastener, the first base has a second connecting hole that mates with the second fastener, and the two side walls of the main beam have third connecting holes that mate with the first fastener.

[0010] In some embodiments, a first clearance groove that mates with the first substrate is provided on the main beam.

[0011] In some embodiments, the top frame also includes a second connecting mechanism, through which the main beam and the secondary beam are connected;

[0012] The second connecting mechanism includes a second connector and a third fastener. The upper end face of the sub-beam is flush with the upper end face of the main beam. One end of the second connector is set on the upper end face of the main beam and the sub-beam and is fixedly connected to the main beam and the sub-beam by the third fastener. The other end extends into the interior of the sub-beam.

[0013] The second connector is T-shaped and includes a second base that mates with the inner groove opening and a second extension piece that mates with the main beam. The second extension piece is L-shaped and extends into the sub-beam.

[0014] In some embodiments, a fourth connecting hole is provided on the second base to cooperate with the third fastener, and a fourth connecting hole is provided on the upper end face of the main beam and the sub-beam to cooperate with the third fastener.

[0015] In some embodiments, a second clearance groove is provided on the sub-beam to cooperate with the second extension piece.

[0016] In some embodiments, the support frame includes a wall-mounted column and a front column, with the upper end of the wall-mounted column fixedly connected to the bottom end of the wall-mounted beam, and the upper end of the front column fixedly connected to the bottom end of the side beam.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, a sunroom is also provided, comprising a frame formed by connecting aluminum alloy profiles and transparent glass, wherein the transparent glass is fixed on the frame to form the top plane and the facade of the sunroom, and the frame is the main structure of the sunroom described above.

[0018] In some embodiments, the sunroom also includes an annular water trough and a drain pipe. The annular water trough is disposed on the outer periphery of the top frame and includes a water trough profile and a corner connector. There are multiple water trough profiles and they are correspondingly disposed on the outer side of multiple side beams. The corner connector is used to connect two adjacent water trough profiles. An opening is formed at the top of the annular water trough, and the edge of the transparent glass on the top plane extends to the top of the opening.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] 1. This utility model provides a new type of sunroom main structure, which is equipped with a new first connecting mechanism. After the first connecting mechanism is installed, the cover plate is put on, and the first connecting mechanism is completely covered, realizing hidden installation with no exposed screw holes, which is beautiful and elegant.

[0021] 2. The first connecting piece adopts a special structure of symmetrical first extension piece, which is fixedly connected to the two side walls of the main beam by the first fastener, thereby achieving the technical effect of uniform force distribution and good load-bearing capacity.

[0022] 3. A second connecting mechanism is provided, which can connect the main beam and the sub-beam. The second connecting part of the second connecting mechanism is set on the top surface of the main beam and the sub-beam. Even if the third fastener is exposed, it will not affect the aesthetics.

[0023] 4. The sunroom utilizes the above-mentioned main structure, which not only has the basic performance and advantages of a sunroom, such as being warm in winter and cool in summer and having high light transmittance, but also has the advantages of being aesthetically pleasing, having high structural strength, and having a long service life.

[0024] 5. It features a special annular water trough structure with excellent flow guidance, meeting the needs of use in rainy weather. The annular water trough adopts a combination of water trough profiles and corner connectors. In this way, the water trough profiles can be made into strips for easy processing and transportation, while the corners are connected with seamless welded corner connectors, which has the advantages of convenient use, stable installation, and beautiful appearance. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of the sunroom according to this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection between one of the main beams and one of the side beams is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the exploded structure.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the connection between one of the main beams and two adjacent secondary beams.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of one type of sunroom according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural representation of the sunroom with some structural elements omitted.

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure at one of the corners of the sunroom.

[0033] Figures 1-7 Figure labels in the diagram:

[0034] a-Frame; b-Transparent glass; c-Circular water trough; d-Drainage pipe; e-Window sash; c0-Opening; c1-Water trough profile; c2-Corner connector; c21-Drainage hole;

[0035] 1-Top frame; 2-Support frame; 11-Wall beam; 12-Side beam; 13-Main beam; 14-Secondary beam; 15-Cover plate; 16-First connecting mechanism; 17-Second connecting mechanism; 21-Wall column; 22-Front column; 111-Inner groove; 131-Third connecting hole; 132-First clearance groove; 141-Second clearance groove; 161-First connector; 162-First fastener; 163-Second fastener; 171-Second connector; 172-Third fastener; 1611-First base; 1612-First extension piece; 1711-Second base; 1712-Second extension piece; 1611a-Second connecting hole; 1612a-First connecting hole; 1711a-Fourth connecting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments, and are used only to explain the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "both ends," "both sides," "bottom," and "top," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred element must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "upper-level," "lower-level," "main," and "secondary," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and can be simply used to more clearly distinguish different components, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0040] Figure 1-4 The diagram schematically shows the main structure of a sunroom according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the main structure of the sunroom includes a top frame 1 and a support frame 2. The top frame 1 includes a wall beam 11, a side beam 12, a main beam 13, a secondary beam 14, a cover plate 15, and a first connecting mechanism 16.

[0042] The three side beams 12 together with the wall beams 11 form the main frame of the top frame 1. The main beam 13 is perpendicular to the wall beams 11 and its two ends are connected to the wall beams 11 and the side beams 12 respectively. The secondary beam 14 is perpendicular to the main beams 13 and is used to connect the main beams 13 and the side beams 12 as well as to connect two adjacent main beams 13.

[0043] The main beam 13 and the wall-adjacent beam 11, as well as the main beam 13 and the side beam 12, are connected by a first connecting mechanism 16. The inner sidewalls of the wall-adjacent beam 11 and the side beam 12 are provided with an inner groove 111. The first connecting mechanism 16 includes a first connector 161, a first fastener 162, and a second fastener 163. One end of the first connector 161 extends into the main beam 13 and is fixedly connected to the main beam 13 by the first fastener 162. The other end is installed in the inner groove 111 and is fixedly connected to the wall-adjacent beam 11 or the side beam 12 by the second fastener 163. The inner groove 111 is covered by a cover plate 15.

[0044] Preferably, the first connector 161 includes a first base 1611 that mates with the inner groove 111 and a first extension piece 1612 that mates with the main beam 13. The first extension pieces 1612 are a pair, extending into the main beam 13 and abutting against the inner wall of the main beam 13. The first base 1611 abuts against the bottom of the groove 111. Thus, the first connector 161 employs a special structure with symmetrical first extension pieces 1612, and is fixedly connected to the two side walls of the main beam 13 by first fasteners 162, thereby achieving the technical effect of uniform force distribution and good load-bearing capacity.

[0045] Preferably, the first extension piece 1612 has a first connecting hole 1612a that mates with the first fastener 162, the first base 1611 has a second connecting hole 1611a that mates with the second fastener 163, and the two side walls of the main beam 13 have third connecting holes 131 that mate with the first fastener 162.

[0046] Preferably, the main beam 13 is provided with a first clearance groove 132 that cooperates with the first base 1611.

[0047] Preferably, the top frame 1 also includes a second connecting mechanism 17, through which the main beam 13 and the secondary beam 14 are connected;

[0048] The second connecting mechanism 17 includes a second connector 171 and a third fastener 172. The upper end face of the sub-beam 14 is flush with the upper end face of the main beam 13. One end of the second connector 171 is disposed on the upper end face of the main beam 13 and the sub-beam 14 and is fixedly connected to the main beam 13 and the sub-beam 14 by the third fastener 172. The other end extends into the interior of the sub-beam 14.

[0049] The second connector 171 is T-shaped and includes a second base 1711 that mates with the inner groove 111 and a second extension piece 1712 that mates with the main beam 13. The second extension piece 1712 is L-shaped and extends into the sub-beam 14.

[0050] Preferably, the second base 1711 is provided with a fourth connecting hole 1711a that cooperates with the third fastener 172, and the upper end face of the main beam 13 and the secondary beam 14 is provided with a fourth connecting hole 1711a that cooperates with the third fastener 172.

[0051] Preferably, the sub-beam 14 is provided with a second clearance groove 141 that cooperates with the second extension piece 1712.

[0052] Preferably, in this embodiment, the secondary beam 14 and the side beam 12 are connected by a third connecting mechanism. The structure of the third connecting mechanism is the same as that of the first connecting mechanism 16, and will not be described in detail here.

[0053] Preferably, the support frame 2 includes a wall-mounted column 21 and a front column 22 that is not against the wall. The upper end of the wall-mounted column 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the wall-mounted beam 11, and the upper end of the front column 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the side beam 12.

[0054] Preferably, in this embodiment, the wall-mounted beam 11 and the wall-mounted column 21 are fixedly connected to the wall or other mounting surfaces.

[0055] Preferably, the first connector 161 and the second connector 171 in this embodiment are manufactured by integral molding, thus having the advantages of strong load-bearing capacity and convenient and quick installation.

[0056] Preferably, light strips, ambient lights, etc., can be installed at the bottom of the main beam 13 in this embodiment. Furthermore, it enables concealed wiring and embedded light strip designs, offering numerous advantages such as aesthetic appeal and strong functionality.

[0057] Figure 5-7 The illustration schematically shows a sunroom according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] like Figure 5-7 As shown, the sunroom includes a frame a formed by connecting aluminum alloy profiles and transparent glass b. The transparent glass b is fixed to the frame a to form the top plane and the facade of the sunroom. The frame a is the main structure of the sunroom.

[0059] Preferably, the transparent glass b in this embodiment is all tempered insulated glass.

[0060] Preferably, the sunroom in this embodiment also includes an annular water trough c and a drain pipe d. The annular water trough c is disposed on the outer periphery of the top frame 1. The annular water trough c includes a water trough profile c1 and a corner connector c2. There are multiple water trough profiles c1 and they are disposed on the outer side of multiple side beams 12. The corner connector c2 is used to connect two adjacent water trough profiles c1. An opening c0 is formed at the top of the annular water trough c. The edge of the transparent glass b located on the top plane extends to the top of the opening c0.

[0061] Preferably, the sunroom in this embodiment also includes a window sash e, and the support frame 2 also includes a middle column. The window sash e is installed in the space formed by the middle column and the front column 22 or the middle column and the wall column 21.

[0062] For window sashes, we recommend the most common casement windows available on the market.

[0063] The advantages of the main structure of the sunroom of this utility model compared with the prior art include at least the following:

[0064] 1. Therefore, this utility model provides a new type of sunroom main structure, which is equipped with a new first connecting mechanism 16. After the first connecting mechanism 16 is installed, the cover plate 15 is put on, and the first connecting mechanism 16 is completely covered, realizing hidden installation with no exposed screw holes, which is beautiful and elegant.

[0065] 2. The first connecting piece 161 adopts a special structure of symmetrical first extension piece 1612, and is fixedly connected to the two side walls of the main beam 13 through the first fastener 162, thereby achieving the technical effect of uniform force distribution and good load-bearing capacity.

[0066] 3. A second connecting mechanism 17 is provided, which can connect the main beam 13 and the secondary beam 14. The second connecting piece 171 of the second connecting mechanism 17 is provided on the top surface of the main beam 13 and the secondary beam 14. Even if the third fastener 172 is exposed, it will not affect the aesthetics.

[0067] 4. The sunroom utilizes the above-mentioned main structure, which not only has the basic performance and advantages of a sunroom, such as being warm in winter and cool in summer and having high light transmittance, but also has the advantages of being aesthetically pleasing, having high structural strength, and having a long service life.

[0068] 5. It features a special annular water trough structure (c), which has excellent flow guidance function and meets the needs of use in rainy weather. The annular water trough (c) adopts a combination of water trough profile (c1) and corner connector (c2). In this way, the water trough profile (c1) can be made into a strip shape, which is convenient for processing and transportation. The corner is connected by a seamless welded corner connector (c2), which has the advantages of convenient use, stable installation, and beautiful appearance.

[0069] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A main structure for a sunroom, characterized in that, The system includes a top frame (1) and a support frame (2). The top frame (1) includes a wall beam (11), side beams (12), a main beam (13), a secondary beam (14), a cover plate (15), and a first connecting mechanism (16). The side beams (12) are three in number and together with the wall beams (11) form the main frame of the top frame (1). The main beam (13) is perpendicular to the wall beams (11) and its two ends are respectively connected to the wall beams (11) and the side beams (12). The secondary beams (14) are perpendicular to the main beams (13) and are used to connect the main beams (13) and the side beams (12) as well as to connect two adjacent main beams (13). The main beams (13) and the wall beams (11) are connected by a first connecting mechanism (16). 13) and the side beam (12) are connected by a first connecting mechanism (16). The inner sidewalls of the wall beam (11) and the side beam (12) are provided with an inner groove (111). The first connecting mechanism (16) includes a first connector (161), a first fastener (162) and a second fastener (163). One end of the first connector (161) extends into the main beam (13) and is fixedly connected to the main beam (13) by the first fastener (162). The other end is installed in the inner groove (111) and is fixedly connected to the wall beam (11) or the side beam (12) by the second fastener (163). The inner groove (111) is covered by the cover plate (15).

2. The main structure of the sunroom according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector (161) includes a first base (1611) that mates with the inner groove (111) and a first extension piece (1612) that mates with the main beam (13). The first extension pieces (1612) are a pair, and the pair of first extension pieces (1612) extend into the main beam (13) and abut against the inner wall of the main beam (13). The first base (1611) abuts against the bottom of the groove (111).

3. The main structure of the sunroom according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first extension piece (1612) has a first connecting hole (1612a) that mates with the first fastener (162), the first base (1611) has a second connecting hole (1611a) that mates with the second fastener (163), and the two side walls of the main beam (13) have third connecting holes (131) that mate with the first fastener (162).

4. The main structure of the sunroom according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main beam (13) is provided with a first clearance groove (132) that cooperates with the first base (1611).

5. The main structure of the sunroom according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top frame (1) also includes a second connecting mechanism (17), through which the main beam (13) and the secondary beam (14) are connected; The second connecting mechanism (17) includes a second connector (171) and a third fastener (172). The upper end face of the sub-beam (14) is flush with the upper end face of the main beam (13). One end of the second connector (171) is disposed on the upper end face of the main beam (13) and the sub-beam (14) and is fixedly connected to the main beam (13) and the sub-beam (14) by the third fastener (172). The other end extends into the interior of the sub-beam (14). The second connector (171) is T-shaped and includes a second base (1711) that mates with the inner groove (111) and a second extension piece (1712) that mates with the main beam (13). The second extension piece (1712) is L-shaped and extends into the sub-beam (14).

6. The main structure of the sunroom according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second base (1711) has a fourth connecting hole (1711a) that mates with the third fastener (172), and the upper end faces of the main beam (13) and the secondary beam (14) have a fifth connecting hole that mates with the third fastener (172).

7. The main structure of the sunroom according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sub-beam (14) is provided with a second clearance groove (141) that cooperates with the second extension piece (1712).

8. The main structure of the sunroom according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The support frame (2) includes a wall-mounted column (21) and a front column (22). The upper end of the wall-mounted column (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the wall-mounted beam (11), and the upper end of the front column (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the side beam (12).

9. A sunroom, comprising a frame (a) formed by connecting aluminum alloy profiles and transparent glass (b), wherein the transparent glass (b) is fixed to the frame (a) to form the top plane and the facade of the sunroom, characterized in that, The frame (a) is the main structure of the sunroom as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. The sunroom according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes an annular water trough (c) and a drain pipe (d). The annular water trough (c) is disposed on the outer periphery of the top frame (1). The annular water trough (c) includes a water trough profile (c1) and a corner connector (c2). There are multiple water trough profiles (c1) and multiple water trough profiles (c1) are disposed on the outer side of multiple side beams (12). The corner connector (c2) is used to connect two adjacent water trough profiles (c1). An opening (c0) is formed at the top of the annular water trough (c). The edge of the transparent glass (b) located on the top plane extends to the top of the opening (c0).