A structure for installing membrane fabric for building canopies

By introducing a transmission mechanism and adjustable support components into the installation structure of the building canopy membrane, the problem of the membrane easily being lifted in windy and rainy weather is solved, realizing the protective function in windy and rainy weather, and allowing for flexible adjustment after rain, thus enhancing the stability of the canopy.

CN224452383UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03ANHUI MEMBRANE CANOPY NEW MATERIALS GROUP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI MEMBRANE CANOPY NEW MATERIALS GROUP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-18
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

The existing structure of the building canopy membrane installation cannot flexibly adjust the protective angle, making it easy to be lifted up in strong winds and rain.

Method used

An installation structure for a building canopy membrane was designed. The structure is connected to the support components via a transmission mechanism that includes a support column, a horizontal plate, an arc-shaped support plate, and a transmission plate. The transmission mechanism drives the expansion and contraction of the canopy support. The structure includes an arc-shaped support plate, a transmission shaft, and gear meshing. This transmission mechanism enables the adjustment of the support components between the transmission plate and the support column, and also enables the driving of the transmission mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It can automatically retract the canopy support in windy and rainy weather to provide protection, and can be flexibly unfolded after the rain, enhancing the stability and protective effect of the canopy.

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Abstract

This application relates to the field of membrane fabric installation structure technology, and in particular to a membrane fabric installation structure for architectural canopies. The proposed technical solution includes several sets of support columns, with a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the upper end of every two sets of support columns; the upper ends of several arc-shaped support plates are fixedly connected to the canopy body; transmission plates are rotatably connected to both sides of the lower ends of the arc-shaped support plates, and the outer ends of the transmission plates are connected to canopy supports via support rods. This application increases the rainproof area by setting the canopy body to an outward-curving arc shape and connecting canopy supports to both sides of the canopy body; adjusting support components are installed between the transmission plates and the support columns, allowing the two canopy supports to be retracted during heavy rain or strong winds, thus providing protection for the canopy and blocking rain from both sides. The operation is very simple, and the two canopy supports can be unfolded after rain, allowing for flexible adjustment of the canopy according to the weather.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of membrane fabric installation structure technology, and in particular to a membrane fabric installation structure for building canopies. Background Technology

[0002] Architectural canopies are building components installed at building entrances or other locations to provide shelter from wind and rain. Architectural canopies are mainly composed of components such as mounting frames, canopy membrane, and installation structures.

[0003] Existing installation structures are typically used to fix the membrane fabric and support frame. Once the building canopy is installed, the membrane fabric is usually fixed in place, making it difficult to adjust the protective angle of the membrane fabric. In strong winds and rain, the membrane fabric is prone to being lifted up.

[0004] Therefore, this application proposes a structure for installing a membrane fabric for a building canopy. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to address the technical problems pointed out in the background art by proposing a membrane installation structure for building canopies.

[0006] The technical solution of this application is: a building canopy membrane installation structure, including several sets of support columns, with a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the upper end of every two sets of support columns, an arc-shaped support plate fixedly connected to the upper end of each of the horizontal plates, and a canopy membrane body fixedly connected to the upper end of the arc-shaped support plates.

[0007] Several arc-shaped support plates are rotatably connected to transmission plates on both sides of their lower ends, and the outer ends of the transmission plates are connected to the greenhouse film support via support rods;

[0008] An adjustable support is provided between the transmission plate and the support column. The adjustable support is driven by the transmission mechanism to complete the expansion and contraction of the greenhouse film support.

[0009] Preferably, the adjusting support includes a mounting groove formed on the support column, an arc-shaped support plate is slidably connected in the mounting groove, and one end of the arc-shaped support plate is connected to the transmission plate;

[0010] A drive shaft is rotatably connected to several mounting slots on the same side. A gear is fixedly sleeved on the side wall of the drive shaft and located in several mounting slots. An arc-shaped rack is fixedly connected to the inner arc surface of the arc-shaped support plate, and the corresponding arc-shaped rack meshes with the gear.

[0011] Preferably, the outer ends of the support columns on both sides are threaded with locking bolts, and the sides of the two arc-shaped support plates on both sides are provided with positioning grooves, and the inner ends of the two locking bolts are respectively inserted into the two positioning grooves.

[0012] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes a gear two fixedly sleeved in the middle of the transmission shaft, wherein the side walls of the two support columns are provided with sliding grooves, and a sliding plate is slidably connected in the two sliding grooves. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the sliding plate, and the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the rack.

[0013] Preferably, rectangular blocks are fixedly connected to the upper ends of both sides of the skateboard, one of the rectangular blocks has a groove on its side wall, and a second locking bolt is inserted into one of the support columns. The inner end of the second locking bolt is inserted into the groove for positioning the skateboard.

[0014] Preferably, the lower inner wall of the slide groove is provided with a slot, and the lower ends of both sides of the slide plate are fixedly connected with plug rods, and the corresponding plug rods are slidably inserted into the slots.

[0015] Preferably, the horizontal plate has a through groove, through which the arc-shaped support plate slides.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] This application increases the rainproof area by setting the greenhouse film body to an outward-curving arc shape and connecting greenhouse film supports on both sides of the greenhouse film body. An adjustable support is set between the transmission plate and the support column, so that the two greenhouse film supports can be retracted in heavy rain or windy weather, thereby protecting the awning and blocking rain on both sides of the awning. The operation is very simple. After the rain, the two greenhouse film supports can be unfolded, and the awning can be flexibly adjusted according to the weather. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a building canopy membrane installation structure.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism in this application;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0021] Attached reference numerals: 1. Support column; 2. Horizontal plate; 3. Arc-shaped support plate; 4. Greenhouse film body; 5. Greenhouse film support structure;

[0022] 6. Adjustable support component; 61. Mounting groove; 62. Arc-shaped support plate; 63. Arc-shaped rack; 64. Gear 1; 65. Locking bolt 1;

[0023] 7. Through groove; 8. Drive shaft;

[0024] 9. Transmission mechanism; 91. Gear II; 92. Spur rack; 93. Connecting rod; 94. Slide groove; 95. Rectangular block; 96. Slide plate; 97. Locking bolt II;

[0025] 10. Transmission plate; 11. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application.

[0028] Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Example

[0032] like Figures 1-3As shown, the proposed installation structure for a building canopy membrane includes several sets of support columns 1. Each support column 1 has a mounting block fixedly connected to its bottom end. The mounting block has through holes. During canopy installation, the support columns 1 are fixed to the ground using positioning pins or bolts. A horizontal plate 2 is fixedly connected to the upper end of every two sets of support columns 1. The horizontal plate 2 is fixedly connected to the support column 1 using screws. An arc-shaped support plate 3 is fixedly connected to the upper end (located on the side wall) of each of the horizontal plates 2. A canopy membrane body 4 is fixedly attached to the upper end of each of the arc-shaped support plates 3. The canopy membrane body 4 is in an arc-shaped, raised position to prevent rainwater accumulation.

[0033] Several arc-shaped support plates 3 are rotatably connected to both sides of their lower ends by transmission plates 10. The outer ends of the transmission plates 10 are connected to the greenhouse film support 5 via support rods 11. The greenhouse film support 5 is fixedly connected to the several support rods 11, which support the greenhouse film support 5. An adjustable support member 6 is provided between the transmission plates 10 and the support columns 1. The adjustable support member 6 is driven by a transmission mechanism 9 to complete the retraction and expansion of the greenhouse film support 5.

[0034] Specifically, the adjusting support 6 includes a mounting groove 61 on the support column 1. An arc-shaped support plate 62 is slidably connected within the mounting groove 61. A through groove 7 is provided on the horizontal plate 2. When the arc-shaped support plate 62 slides, it passes through the through groove 7, preventing the horizontal plate 2 from interfering with the movement of the arc-shaped support plate 62. One end of the arc-shaped support plate 62 is connected to the transmission plate 10, and a protrusion is fixedly connected to one end of the arc-shaped support plate 62. The protrusion is fixed to the transmission plate 10 by screws, and the support angle of the transmission plate 10 is changed by the arc-shaped support plate 62. A transmission shaft 8 is rotatably connected within several mounting grooves 61 on the same side. A gear 64 located within several mounting grooves 61 is fixedly sleeved on the side wall of the transmission shaft 8. An arc-shaped rack 63 is fixedly connected to the inner arc surface of the arc-shaped support plate 62, and the corresponding arc-shaped rack 63 meshes with the gear 64 for transmission. When the drive shaft 8 rotates, the arc-shaped rack 63 on the same side meshes with the gear 64, driving several arc-shaped support plates 62 on the same side to slide synchronously, thus retracting or unfolding the greenhouse film support 5.

[0035] In this application, the outer ends of the support columns 1 on both sides are threaded with locking bolts 65, and the sides of the two arc-shaped support plates 62 on both sides are provided with positioning grooves. The inner ends of the two locking bolts 65 are respectively inserted into the two positioning grooves. When the locking bolts 65 are tightened, the arc-shaped support plates 62 can be locked, thereby providing support and positioning for the arc-shaped support plates 62, and providing a stable support effect for the greenhouse film support body 5. When the greenhouse film support body 5 is unfolded or retracted, the locking bolts 65 are inserted into the corresponding positioning grooves (a pair of positioning grooves are provided on the side wall of the arc-shaped support plate 62).

[0036] Specifically, the transmission mechanism 9 is configured in two sets, controlling the adjusting support members 6 on both sides respectively. The transmission mechanism 9 includes a gear 91 fixedly sleeved in the middle of the transmission shaft 8. The side walls of the two support columns 1 are provided with sliding grooves 94. The two sliding grooves 94 on the same side are slidably connected to a slide plate 96. The upper middle part of the slide plate 96 is fixedly connected to a connecting rod 93, which is fixedly connected to a rack 92. Rectangular blocks 95 are fixedly connected to the upper ends of both sides of the slide plate 96. The side wall of one of the rectangular blocks 95 is provided with a groove. A locking bolt 97 is inserted into one of the support columns 1. The inner end of the locking bolt 97 is inserted into the groove to position the slide plate 96. The side wall of the support column 1 is provided with a pair of threaded holes. When the greenhouse film support 5 is unfolded, the locking bolt 97 is inserted into the lower threaded hole. When the greenhouse film support 5 is retracted, the locking bolt 97 is inserted into the upper threaded hole. It should be noted that the lower inner wall of the slide groove 94 is provided with a slot, and the lower ends of both sides of the slide plate 96 are fixedly connected with plug rods. The corresponding plug rods slide into the slots to guide and position the slide plate 96 and prevent the slide plate 96 from falling out of the slide groove 94.

[0037] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: When the building canopy is used in normal weather (no wind or rain), the two canopy film supports 5 are in the unfolded state. At this time, the canopy film body 4 and the two canopy film supports 5 can also provide large-area shading. When encountering strong winds or heavy rain, first loosen the two locking bolts 97 and the two pairs of locking bolts 65, and then push the two sliding plates 96 upward in sequence, so that the straight rack 92 and the gear 91 mesh and drive, thereby driving the transmission shaft 8 to rotate, so that the corresponding gear 64 meshes and drives the arc rack 63, causing the several arc support plates 62 on both sides to deflect towards the canopy film body 4, so that the several transmission plates 10 on both sides rotate closer to the support columns 1 on both sides, and finally cause the two canopy film supports 5 to retract to the sides of the support columns 1 on both sides, thereby providing protection for the sides of the canopy and improving the stability of the canopy.

[0038] After strong winds and heavy rain, the two sliding plates 96 are pulled down sequentially (so that the two sliding plates 96 contact the lower end faces of the sliding grooves 94 on both sides respectively). The rack 92 and the second gear 91 mesh in opposite directions, causing the transmission shaft 8 to rotate in opposite directions. Under the meshing transmission of several arc-shaped racks 63 and the first gear 64, the arc-shaped support plates 62 on both sides are moved away from the sliding and unfolded. Finally, the two greenhouse film supports 5 are unfolded horizontally outward. Then, the locking bolts 65 and 97 are tightened to position the rack 92 and the arc-shaped support plates 62. The installation structure of the canopy cloth of this application can retract the two greenhouse film supports 5 in heavy rain and strong winds, thus providing protection for the canopy and blocking rain from both sides. The operation is very simple. After the rain, the two greenhouse film supports 5 can be unfolded again. The canopy can be flexibly adjusted according to the weather, making it economical and practical.

[0039] The above specific embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this application. Based on the technical solutions of this application and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments. The above specific embodiments are merely explanations of this application and are not limitations on this application.

Claims

1. A structure for installing a membrane fabric for an architectural canopy, comprising several sets of support columns (1), wherein a horizontal plate (2) is fixedly connected to the upper end of every two sets of support columns (1), characterized in that, Several horizontal plates (2) are fixedly connected to the upper ends of arc-shaped support plates (3), and the upper ends of several arc-shaped support plates (3) are jointly fixed to the greenhouse film body (4). Several arc-shaped support plates (3) are rotatably connected to transmission plates (10) on both sides of their lower ends. The outer ends of the transmission plates (10) are connected to the greenhouse film support (5) via support rods (11). An adjustable support (6) is provided between the transmission plate (10) and the support column (1). The adjustable support (6) is driven by the transmission mechanism (9) to complete the opening and closing of the greenhouse film support (5).

2. The structure for installing a canopy film cloth according to claim 1, wherein The adjusting support (6) includes an installation groove (61) opened on the support column (1), and an arc-shaped support plate (62) is slidably connected in the installation groove (61). One end of the arc-shaped support plate (62) is connected to the transmission plate (10). A drive shaft (8) is rotatably connected in several mounting slots (61) on the same side. The side wall of the drive shaft (8) is fixedly fitted with a gear (64) located in several mounting slots (61). An arc rack (63) is fixedly connected to the inner arc surface of the arc support plate (62). The corresponding arc rack (63) meshes with the gear (64) for transmission.

3. The architectural canopy membrane fabric mounting structure according to claim 2, wherein, The outer ends of the support columns (1) on both sides are threaded with locking bolts (65), and the sides of the two arc-shaped support plates (62) on both sides are provided with positioning grooves. The inner ends of the two locking bolts (65) are respectively inserted into the two positioning grooves.

4. The architectural canopy membrane fabric mounting structure according to claim 2, wherein The transmission mechanism (9) includes a gear 2 (91) fixedly sleeved in the middle of the transmission shaft (8), wherein the side walls of the two support columns (1) are provided with sliding grooves (94), and the two sliding grooves (94) are slidably connected to a sliding plate (96). The upper middle part of the sliding plate (96) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (93), and the connecting rod (93) is fixedly connected to a rack (92).

5. The architectural canopy membrane fabric mounting structure according to claim 4, wherein Both sides of the upper end of the slide plate (96) are fixedly connected to rectangular blocks (95). One of the rectangular blocks (95) has a groove on its side wall. A locking bolt (97) is inserted into one of the support columns (1). The inner end of the locking bolt (97) is inserted into the groove to position the slide plate (96).

6. The structure for installing a canopy film cloth according to claim 4, wherein The lower inner wall of the slide groove (94) is provided with a slot, and the lower ends of both sides of the slide plate (96) are fixedly connected with plug rods, and the corresponding plug rods are slidably inserted into the slots.

7. The structure for installing a canopy film cloth according to claim 2, wherein A through groove (7) is provided on the horizontal plate (2), and the arc-shaped support plate (62) slides through the through groove (7).