Frame structure and outdoor space structure
By employing a thermal break design with interconnected inner and outer pipes and low thermal conductivity insulation filler in the frame structure of the outdoor space structure, the problem of indoor temperature impact caused by the metal frame was solved, achieving excellent thermal insulation effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG GRAND LEISURE OUTDOOR PROD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing outdoor space frame structure, due to its use of metal materials, makes it easy for outdoor temperatures to affect indoor temperatures, thus impacting user comfort.
The inner and outer tubes are connected by connectors to form a continuous broken bridge structure. The inner tubes are connected to each other, the outer tubes are connected to each other, and the insulation cavity is connected, forming a fully continuous broken bridge that blocks heat conduction between the inner and outer tubes. The crossbeam is filled with heat insulation filler with low thermal conductivity.
It effectively blocks the transfer of heat between indoors and outdoors, improves the heat insulation effect, and enables outdoor space structures to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature under different climates.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of outdoor products technology, and more specifically, to a frame structure and an outdoor space structure. Background Technology
[0002] Existing outdoor space structures (such as sunrooms and viewing sheds) mainly consist of a frame structure and a first and a second covering component. The frame structure provides basic support. The first covering component is located on the top surface of the frame structure and is configured to switch between open and closed states to provide wind protection or ventilation as needed. The second covering component is located on the facade of the frame structure and is configured to switch between open and closed states to facilitate entry and exit for consumers and to provide wind protection or ventilation.
[0003] This outdoor space structure, when closed, can be enclosed with the mounting surface to form a closed space. While ensuring safety, it achieves a light transmittance of ≥30% and a ventilation opening area ≥20% of the outdoor space structure's ground area, resulting in a highly lit and well-ventilated space. Simultaneously, a temperature control system is installed within this space, allowing users to comfortably enjoy the outdoor scenery and better connect with nature even in varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, and rain. Furthermore, the outdoor space structure also has electrical power requirements for driving the first and second covering components.
[0004] Currently, the frame structures in outdoor spaces are mostly made of metal. Since metal is a good conductor of heat, outdoor temperatures can easily affect indoor temperatures, thus impacting the comfort of indoor users. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a frame structure and an outdoor space structure, wherein the crossbeams spliced together form a through-type thermal break structure with good heat insulation effect.
[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a frame structure, which includes a top frame formed by connecting several crossbeams end to end. Each crossbeam includes an inner tube and an outer tube arranged side by side along the length direction. The inner tube is close to the interior of the top frame, and the outer tube is close to the exterior of the top frame. The inner tube and the outer tube are connected together by connectors to form a heat insulation cavity. The two inner tubes and the two outer tubes at the connection positions of any two crossbeams are connected together, and the two heat insulation cavities are connected.
[0007] In the above implementation process, the crossbeams are connected by inner and outer pipes through heat-insulating connectors. Within the connected crossbeams, the inner pipes are connected to each other to form a continuous pipe near the interior, and the outer pipes are connected to each other to form a continuous pipe near the exterior. The heat insulation chambers are interconnected, forming a continuous broken bridge structure (full-length broken bridge) within the spliced crossbeams. This blocks heat conduction between the inner and outer pipes, achieving heat insulation between the interior and exterior at the crossbeam location, with good insulation performance. Specifically, because of the full-length broken bridge within the crossbeams, in hot summer weather, outdoor heat is difficult to conduct to the interior through the outer and inner pipes, and in cold winter weather, indoor heat is difficult to dissipate to the exterior through the inner and outer pipes. Therefore, the crossbeams in the frame structure of this application adopt a full-length broken bridge design, solving the problem of unsatisfactory heat insulation performance caused by conventional crossbeams using non-full-length broken bridge designs (such as positions where the inner and outer pipes are in direct contact, or fasteners such as screws between the inner and outer pipes).
[0008] In one possible implementation, the inner tube and the outer tube are both made of metal, and the connector is made of a material with a thermal conductivity lower than that of the metal.
[0009] And / or, the insulation cavity is filled with insulation filler, the thermal conductivity of which is lower than that of air.
[0010] In the above process, the connectors have a low thermal conductivity, which helps to further reduce heat transfer and achieve better insulation. Filling the insulation cavity with insulation filler with a thermal conductivity lower than air provides superior insulation compared to air-based insulation.
[0011] In one possible implementation, the connection positions of any two of the crossbeams are at a certain angle, the angle being 45° to 135°, and the two inner tubes are connected by an inner connector, and the two outer tubes are connected by an outer connector.
[0012] In the above implementation process, the inner tubes and the outer tubes are connected by inner and outer connectors respectively to achieve a full-connection and disconnection bridge design, avoiding the need to install heat-conducting fasteners between the inner and outer tubes.
[0013] In one possible implementation, the inner connector includes a corner bracket, the two sides of which are respectively embedded in and fixedly connected to the two inner tubes; And / or, the external connector includes a polygonal tube arranged perpendicular to the direction of the top frame, and the two external tubes respectively abut against the two outer sides of the polygonal tube; And / or, the frame structure further includes columns for supporting the top frame, with the external connector located at the top of the columns.
[0014] In the above implementation process, corner brackets are selected as internal connectors, which are simple in structure; polygonal tubes are selected as external connectors, which are stable in connection and also facilitate the overall erection and installation of the crossbeam.
[0015] In one possible implementation, at the connection point of any two of the crossbeams, one of the crossbeams has a first cut at its end corresponding to the position of the inner tube, and the other crossbeam has a flat end that fills the first cut at least corresponding to the position of the inner tube.
[0016] In the above process, only the end of one of the crossbeams needs to be cut to achieve splicing of the two crossbeams at a certain angle. The processing technology is simple, and it can form a fully continuous thermal break with good heat insulation effect.
[0017] In one possible implementation, the first cut is located at the end of one of the crossbeams corresponding to the position of the inner tube and the heat insulation cavity, and the end of the other crossbeam corresponding to the position of the inner tube and the heat insulation cavity is filled in the first cut; And / or, the first cut is cubic; And / or, the end of another beam is provided with a placement hole corresponding to the surface of the inner tube and the insulation cavity.
[0018] In the above implementation process, the first cut of one of the crossbeams is located at the position of the corresponding inner tube and the heat insulation cavity. The inner tube and the heat insulation cavity of the other crossbeam are spliced together using this first cut to form a through-bridge structure with good heat insulation effect.
[0019] In one possible implementation, at the connection point of any two of the crossbeams, one of the crossbeams has a first cut at the end corresponding to the position of the inner tube, and the other crossbeam has a second cut at the end corresponding to the position of the inner tube, and the first cut and the second cut are connected to each other.
[0020] In the above process, cutting the ends of the two crossbeams separately can improve the docking accuracy when the two crossbeams are spliced together at a certain angle, thereby improving the heat insulation effect.
[0021] In one possible implementation, the first cut is located at the end of one of the crossbeams corresponding to the inner tube and the insulation cavity, and the first cut is a beveled cut. The second cut is located at the end of the other crossbeam corresponding to the inner tube and the insulation cavity, and the second cut is a beveled cut. The bevels of the first cut and the second cut are aligned with each other.
[0022] In the above implementation process, both the first and second cuts are beveled cuts, which facilitates cutting and processing.
[0023] In one possible implementation, the first cut is located at the end of one of the crossbeams corresponding to the inner tube and the insulation cavity. The first cut includes a primary cut and a secondary cut arranged sequentially along the length of the crossbeam. The primary cut corresponds to the insulation cavity and the inner tube, and the secondary cut corresponds to the inner tube. The second cut is located at the end of another crossbeam corresponding to the inner tube, and the portion of the other crossbeam corresponding to the insulation cavity is filled in the primary cut.
[0024] In the above implementation process, the first cut is designed as a stepped cut and matches the second cut to facilitate the connection of the two crossbeams.
[0025] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an outdoor space structure, which includes the frame structure provided in the first aspect, as well as a first cover and a second cover. The first cover is disposed on the top surface of the frame structure and is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state. The second cover is disposed on the facade of the frame structure and is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the outdoor space structure can be enclosed together with the mounting surface to form a closed indoor space.
[0026] In the above implementation process, the crossbeams in the outdoor space structure adopt a fully continuous thermal break design to ensure the thermal insulation effect of the outdoor space structure at the crossbeam location. Attached Figure Description
[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an outdoor space structure provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram showing the connection point of the two crossbeams in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle crossbeam; Figure 4 A structural diagram showing the connection position of the two crossbeams in the outdoor space structure provided in the first embodiment; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure; Figure 6A structural diagram showing the connection position of the two crossbeams in the outdoor space structure provided in the second embodiment; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure; Figure 8 A structural schematic diagram of the connection position of the two crossbeams in the outdoor space structure provided in the third embodiment; Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure; Figure 10 A structural schematic diagram of the connection position of the two crossbeams in the outdoor space structure provided in the fourth embodiment; Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure.
[0029] Icons: 10-Crossbeam; 101-Inner tube; 102-Outer tube; 103-Connector; 104-Insulation cavity; 105-First cut; 106-Placement hole; 107-Second cut; 11-Inner connector; 12-Outer connector; 20-Column; 30-First cover; 40-Second cover. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0033] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0035] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0036] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0037] First Embodiment Please refer to Figures 1-3 This embodiment provides an outdoor space structure, which includes a frame structure, a first cover 30 and a second cover 40. The first cover 30 is disposed on the top surface of the frame structure and is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state. The second cover 40 is disposed on the facade of the frame structure and is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state. When the outdoor space structure is closed, it can be enclosed with the mounting surface to form a closed indoor space.
[0038] In this embodiment of the application, the frame structure includes a top frame formed by connecting several crossbeams 10 end to end. Each crossbeam 10 includes an inner tube 101 and an outer tube 102 arranged side by side along the length direction. The inner tube 101 is close to the inside of the top frame (i.e., the indoor space), and the outer tube 102 is close to the outside of the top frame (i.e., the outdoors). The inner tube 101 and the outer tube 102 are connected together by connectors 103 to form a heat insulation cavity 104 (between the inner tube 101 and the outer tube 102). The two inner tubes 101 and the two outer tubes 102 at the connection positions of any two crossbeams 10 are connected together, and the two heat insulation cavities 104 are connected.
[0039] In the top frame formed by the crossbeam 10, the connector 103 and the cavity form a broken bridge structure. The broken bridge structures of the two crossbeams 10 connected together are joined together to form a continuous broken bridge structure (full-through broken bridge). A full-through broken bridge refers to a broken bridge structure connection without any heat-conducting connectors that would connect the inner tube 101 and the outer tube 102.
[0040] In this embodiment, the top frame is rectangular, formed by connecting four horizontal beams 10 end to end. In other embodiments, the top frame can also be a triangle formed by connecting three horizontal beams 10 end to end, or a rhombus formed by connecting three horizontal beams 10 end to end, or a regular pentagon formed by connecting five horizontal beams 10 end to end, or other shapes. The top frame can also be formed by connecting more horizontal beams 10 end to end.
[0041] In some embodiments of this application, the inner tube 101 and the outer tube 102 are made of metal, and the connector 103 is made of a material with a thermal conductivity lower than that of metal, specifically, it can be an adhesive strip. The heat insulation cavity 104 may also be filled with heat insulation filler, the heat insulation filler having a thermal conductivity lower than that of air.
[0042] In some embodiments of this application, the connection positions of any two crossbeams 10 are at a certain angle, which is 45°~135°, and can be a non-acute angle (90°~135°); and the two inner tubes 101 are connected by an inner connector 11, and the two outer tubes 102 are connected by an outer connector 12.
[0043] In this embodiment, the included angle is 90°, meaning the two connected crossbeams 10 are perpendicular to each other. In other embodiments, the included angle between the two connected crossbeams 10 is 45°, 60°, 120°, 135°, or other angles.
[0044] In some embodiments of this application, the inner connector 11 includes a corner bracket, the two sides of which are respectively built into and fixedly connected to the two inner tubes 101. In this embodiment, the inner connector 11 is a right-angle corner bracket. In other embodiments, the corner bracket may also be externally placed on the inner tube 101 and fixedly connected to the inner tube 101; or, the inner connector 11 includes a connecting tube, which is built into or externally placed on the inner tube 101.
[0045] In some embodiments of this application, the outer connector 12 includes a polygonal tube arranged perpendicular to the direction of the top frame, and two outer tubes 102 respectively abut against the two outer sides of the polygonal tube; the frame structure also includes a column 20 for supporting the top frame, and the outer connector 12 is located at the top of the column 20.
[0046] In this embodiment, the outer connector 12 is a square tube with a square cross-section, and two outer tubes 102 abut against two adjacent outer sides of the square tube. The outer connector 12 is part of the column 20. In other embodiments, the outer connector 12 is a triangular tube with a triangular cross-section or a pentagonal tube with a pentagonal cross-section, and two outer tubes 102 abut against two adjacent outer sides or two spaced-apart outer sides of the tube. In other embodiments, the outer connector 12 is independent of the column 20 and is disposed at the top of the column 20.
[0047] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of this application, at the connection position of any two crossbeams 10, one of the crossbeams 10 has a first cut 105 at the end corresponding to the position of the inner tube 101, and the other crossbeam 10 has a flat end that is filled at least at the position corresponding to the position of the inner tube 101 in the first cut 105.
[0048] In this embodiment, the first cut 105 is located at the end of one of the crossbeams 10, corresponding to the inner tube 101 and the heat insulation cavity 104. The end of the other crossbeam 10, corresponding to the inner tube 101 and the heat insulation cavity 104, is filled in the first cut 105. The first cut 105 is cubic, with an edge length of a. The surface of the end of the other crossbeam 10, corresponding to the inner tube 101 and the heat insulation cavity 104, is provided with a placement hole 106. The minimum and maximum distances of the placement hole 106 from the end face of the crossbeam 10 are b and c, respectively, where a is greater than c. The first cut 105 is processed by removing the portion of the end corresponding to the inner tube 101 and the heat insulation cavity 104 with a single cut. The placement hole 106 is processed by removing the middle section of the end with two cuts.
[0049] In some optional embodiments of this application, the first covering 30 is a louvered roof, which includes a plurality of louvers arranged side by side. The two ends of the louvers are rotatably connected to the top surface of the frame (in this embodiment, they are rotatably connected to the top frame) and can switch between a closed state and an open state. In other embodiments, the first covering 30 may also adopt other structural forms. For example, the first covering 30 is an openable skylight.
[0050] In some alternative embodiments of this application, the second cover 40 includes at least two independently movable sliding doors, each door comprising solar glass and a frame tube for securing the solar glass. The solar glass may be cadmium telluride, copper indium gallium selenide, or perovskite photovoltaic glass; the frame tube is formed by two separate pieces that snap together, facilitating the installation of the solar glass. In other embodiments, the second cover 40 may also adopt other structural forms; exemplarily, the second cover 40 is an operable louvered glass wall.
[0051] Second Embodiment Please refer to the following: Figure 6 and Figure 7 The outdoor space structure provided in this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that: in some embodiments of this application, at the connection position of any two crossbeams 10, one crossbeam 10 has a first cut 105 at the end corresponding to the position of the inner tube 101, and the other crossbeam 10 has a second cut 107 at the end corresponding to the position of the inner tube 101, and the first cut 105 and the second cut 107 are connected to each other.
[0052] In this embodiment, the first cut 105 is located at the end of one of the crossbeams 10, corresponding to the inner tube 101 and the heat insulation cavity 104. The first cut 105 is a beveled cut. The second cut 107 is located at the end of the other crossbeam 10, corresponding to the inner tube 101 and the heat insulation cavity 104. The second cut 107 is a beveled cut, and the bevels of the first cut 105 and the second cut 107 are connected to each other.
[0053] Third Embodiment Please refer to the following: Figure 8 and Figure 9 The outdoor space structure provided in this embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that: in this embodiment, the first cut 105 is located at the end of one of the crossbeams 10, corresponding to the inner tube 101 and the heat insulation cavity 104. The first cut 105 is stepped and specifically includes a primary cut and a secondary cut arranged sequentially along the length of the crossbeam 10. The primary cut corresponds to the heat insulation cavity 104 and the inner tube 101, and the secondary cut corresponds to the inner tube 101. The dimension of the primary cut along the length of the crossbeam 10 is e, and the dimension of the secondary cut along the length of the crossbeam 10 is f. The second cut 107 is located at the end of another crossbeam 10, corresponding to the inner tube 101. The dimension of the second cut 107 along the length of the crossbeam 10 is d, and the portion of the other crossbeam 10 corresponding to the heat insulation cavity 104 is filled in the primary cut, with dimension d approximately equal to dimension e.
[0054] Fourth embodiment Please refer to the following: Figure 10 and Figure 11 The outdoor space structure provided in this embodiment differs from that in the second embodiment in that: in this embodiment, the included angle at the connection position of any two crossbeams 10 is 120°, the inner connector 11 is a corner bracket with an included angle of 120°, the outer connector 12 is an irregular quadrilateral tube with one included angle of 60°, the two outer tubes 102 respectively abut against the two outer sides corresponding to the included angle, and the included angle opposite to the included angle is 120°.
[0055] In summary, the outdoor space structure of this application embodiment forms a continuous thermal break structure between the spliced beams, resulting in good heat insulation.
[0056] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A frame structure, characterized in that, It includes a top frame formed by connecting several crossbeams end to end. Each crossbeam includes an inner tube and an outer tube arranged side by side along its length. The inner tube is close to the inside of the top frame, and the outer tube is close to the outside of the top frame. The inner tube and the outer tube are connected together by connectors to form a heat insulation cavity. The two inner tubes and the two outer tubes at the connection position of any two crossbeams are connected together, and the two heat insulation cavities are connected.
2. The frame structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner tube and the outer tube are both made of metal, and the connector is made of a material with a thermal conductivity lower than that of the metal. And / or, the insulation cavity is filled with insulation filler, the thermal conductivity of which is lower than that of air.
3. The frame structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection positions of any two of the crossbeams are at a certain angle, the angle being 45° to 135°, and the two inner tubes are connected by an inner connector, and the two outer tubes are connected by an outer connector.
4. The frame structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner connector includes a corner bracket, the two sides of which are respectively built into the two inner tubes and fixedly connected. And / or, the external connector includes a polygonal tube arranged perpendicular to the direction of the top frame, and the two external tubes respectively abut against the two outer sides of the polygonal tube; And / or, the frame structure further includes columns for supporting the top frame, with the external connector located at the top of the columns.
5. The frame structure according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, At any two of the crossbeams, one of the crossbeams has a first cut at its end corresponding to the position of the inner tube, and the other crossbeam has a flat end that fills the first cut at least at the position of the inner tube.
6. The frame structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first cut is located at the end of one of the crossbeams corresponding to the position of the inner tube and the heat insulation cavity, and the end of the other crossbeam corresponding to the position of the inner tube and the heat insulation cavity is filled in the first cut; And / or, the first cut is cubic; And / or, the end of another beam is provided with a placement hole corresponding to the surface of the inner tube and the insulation cavity.
7. The frame structure according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, At any two of the crossbeams, one of the crossbeams has a first cut at its end corresponding to the position of the inner tube, and the other crossbeam has a second cut at its end corresponding to the position of the inner tube, with the first cut and the second cut being connected to each other.
8. The frame structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first cut is located at the end of one of the crossbeams, corresponding to the position of the inner tube and the heat insulation cavity. The first cut is a beveled cut. The second cut is located at the end of the other crossbeam, corresponding to the position of the inner tube and the heat insulation cavity. The second cut is a beveled cut, and the bevels of the first cut and the second cut are connected to each other.
9. The frame structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first cut is located at the end of one of the crossbeams, corresponding to the inner tube and the insulation cavity. The first cut includes a primary cut and a secondary cut arranged sequentially along the length of the crossbeam. The primary cut corresponds to the insulation cavity and the inner tube, and the secondary cut corresponds to the inner tube. The second cut is located at the end of the other crossbeam, corresponding to the inner tube, and the portion of the other crossbeam corresponding to the insulation cavity is filled in the primary cut.
10. An outdoor space structure, characterized in that, It includes a frame structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, a first cover and a second cover, the first cover being disposed on the top surface of the frame structure and configured to switch between an open state and a closed state, the second cover being disposed on the facade of the frame structure and configured to switch between an open state and a closed state, wherein the outdoor space structure, in the closed state, can be enclosed together with the mounting surface to form a closed indoor space.