Outdoor sunshade with innovative folding roof construction

Abstract

Outdoor sunshade with a foldable roof structure, comprising a roof (1) and a frame (2), characterized in that the roof (1) comprises several adjacent roof panels (11), wherein the roof panels (11) are connected to one another in an offset manner by upper connecting parts (12) and lower connecting parts (13), wherein the roof panels (11) are articulated to the upper connecting parts (12) or lower connecting parts (13); furthermore, it comprises a transmission mechanism (3), wherein the transmission mechanism (3) serves to extend or fold the roof (1); wherein the roof (1) completely covers the roof cavity (21) of the frame (2) when the roof (1) is fully extended; wherein the roof (1) is stowed at the end of the roof cavity (21) of the frame (2) when the roof (1) is folded.

Description

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of outdoor sunshades, in particular an outdoor sunshade with a novel folding roof construction.

[0002] An outdoor sunshade is a commonly used outdoor feature that protects people from sunlight and provides shade. Current sunshade roofs are mostly fixed or single-piece structures. Once manufactured, these roofs cannot be moved, and when not in use, dust easily accumulates on them, which can lead to aging of the roof structure over time and thus impair the sunshade's normal function. At the same time, different requirements may exist depending on the actual usage scenario: For example, a user reading under the sunshade might want to block most of the sun but still allow some sunlight in for reading. A completely closed roof obviously cannot meet these needs.

[0003] To solve the aforementioned problems, this utility model aims to provide an outdoor sunshade with a novel, foldable roof design. Its simple structure allows for free control of the opening and closing mechanism, as well as the degree of opening, thereby altering the light transmission of the sunshade to meet various practical user requirements. The entire operating process is convenient and simple, effectively improving user comfort.

[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model can be realized by the solution defined in claim 1. Advantageous further developments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0005] This is achieved by an outdoor sunshade with a novel, foldable roof construction, comprising a roof and a frame, wherein the roof includes several adjacent roof panels, the roof panels being connected to each other in an offset manner by upper or lower connecting parts, the roof panels being articulated to the upper and lower connecting parts; furthermore, it includes a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism being used to extend or fold the roof; wherein the roof completely covers the roof cavity of the frame when the roof is fully extended; wherein the roof is stowed at the end of the roof cavity of the frame when the roof is folded.

[0006] The transmission mechanism can comprise a drive part, a first transmission wheel, a transmission belt and a second transmission wheel, wherein the two ends of the transmission belt are mounted in a coordinating manner with the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, wherein the drive part serves to drive the first transmission wheel in rotation, and wherein the first transmission wheel serves to drive the transmission belt in motion.

[0007] An active roof panel can be arranged on the roof, wherein the active roof panel is located at the end of the opening point of the roof, wherein the active roof panel is connected accordingly to the upper connecting part and / or the lower connecting part in order to be firmly connected to the transmission belt, wherein the transmission belt serves to move the active roof panel, thereby extending or folding the remaining roof panels in a coupled manner.

[0008] The frame can comprise columns and a ring beam frame, the ring beam frame comprising roof mounting beams and support beams; wherein a first transmission wheel, a transmission belt and a second transmission wheel are mounted on each of the two roof mounting beams, the active roof panel being rigidly connected to the corresponding transmission belt at both ends corresponding to the upper connecting part and / or the lower connecting part.

[0009] It may also include a connecting element, the connecting element serving to create a fixed connection with the upper connecting part and / or the lower connecting part together with the transmission belt.

[0010] Hinge grooves can be provided at both ends of the roof panel, with the upper connecting part and the lower connecting part each being provided with a hinge part, the hinge grooves being connected or mounted to the hinge parts in a hinge-like manner.

[0011] Several roof tiles in the roof can be arranged continuously in a "W"-shaped arrangement.

[0012] The drive part can comprise a power drive mechanism and a transmission rod, wherein the transmission rod cooperates with the first transmission wheel for power transmission, and wherein the power drive mechanism is either a manual power drive mechanism or an electric power drive mechanism.

[0013] The transmission rod can be extended at both ends and correspond to a first transmission wheel in the roof mounting beams on both sides.

[0014] The drive unit can be installed in one of the support beams on both sides of the frame.

[0015] The proposed solution offers the following advantages compared to the prior art: The structure is simple, allowing for free control of the opening and closing mechanism as well as the degree of opening of the roof, thus altering the light transmission of the sunshade to meet various practical user requirements. The entire operating process is convenient and simple, effectively improving user comfort. Illustration of the attached figures Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation I of an outdoor sunshade; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation I of the structure of the transmission mechanism; Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation II of the structure of the transmission mechanism; Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of the exploded structure of the roof; Fig. Figure 5 shows a partially enlarged view I of the roof; Fig. Figure 6 shows a schematic representation of the structure as well as a partially enlarged view II of the roof; Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic representation I for the operation of the outdoor sunshade; Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic representation II for the operation of the outdoor sunshade.

[0016] In the figures: 1 - roof, 101 - hinge part, 102 - connecting element, 11 - roof panel, 111 - active roof panel, 112 - hinge groove, 12 - upper connecting part, 13 - lower connecting part, 2 - frame, 21 - roof cavity, 22 - column, 23 - ring beam frame, 231 - roof mounting beam, 232 - support beam, 3 - transmission mechanism, 31 - drive part, 311 - power drive mechanism, 312 - transmission rod, 32 - first transmission wheel, 33 - transmission belt, 34 - second transmission wheel. Specific embodiments

[0017] In order to better understand the technical means, design features, and the goals and effects achieved by the present utility model, a further explanation of the present utility model is given below in conjunction with specific figures.

[0018] In the description of the utility model, it should be understood that the terms "one end", "other end", "outer side", "top", "inner side", "horizontal", "coaxial", "central", "end", "length", "outer end", etc. refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings or to the orientation or positional relationship in which the subject matter of the application is usually arranged in use. This is solely for the purpose of facilitating and simplifying the description of the application and is not intended to indicate or imply that the arrangement or component referred to has a specific orientation and must be constructed and operated in a particular manner. Therefore, it is not to be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0019] With reference to Fig. Figures 1 to 8 disclose this embodiment of an outdoor sunshade with a novel, foldable roof construction, comprising a roof 1 and a frame 2, characterized in that the roof 1 comprises several adjacent roof panels 11, wherein the roof panels 11 are connected to one another in an offset manner by upper connecting parts 12 and lower connecting parts 13, wherein several roof panels 11 in the roof 1 of the present embodiment are preferably arranged continuously in a "W"-shaped arrangement, wherein the roof panels 11 are pivotally connected to the upper connecting parts 12 and lower connecting parts 13; furthermore, it comprises a transmission mechanism 3, wherein the transmission mechanism 3 serves to extend or fold the roof 1; wherein the roof 1 completely covers the roof cavity 21 of the frame 2 when the roof 1 is fully extended;wherein the roof 1 is stowed at the end of the roof cavity 21 of the frame 2 when the roof 1 is folded.;

[0020] In view of the above contents, the transmission mechanism 3 comprises a drive part 31, a first transmission wheel 32, a transmission belt 33 and a second transmission wheel 34, wherein the two ends of the transmission belt 33 are mounted in a coordinating manner with the first transmission wheel 32 and the second transmission wheel 34, wherein the drive part 31 serves to drive the first transmission wheel 32 in rotation, wherein the first transmission wheel 32 serves to drive the transmission belt 33 in motion.

[0021] In view of the above contents, the frame comprises 2 columns 22 and a ring beam frame 23, wherein the ring beam frame 23 comprises roof mounting beams 231 and support beams 232; wherein a first transmission wheel 32, a transmission belt 33 and a second transmission wheel 34 are mounted on each of the two roof mounting beams 231, wherein the active roof plate 111 is firmly connected at both ends, corresponding to the upper connecting part 12 and / or the lower connecting part 13, to the corresponding transmission belt 33.

[0022] In view of the above contents, the drive part 31 comprises a power drive mechanism 311 and a transmission rod 312, wherein the transmission rod 312 cooperates with the first transmission wheel 32 for power transmission, wherein the power drive mechanism 311 is either a manual power drive mechanism or an electric power drive mechanism; wherein the transmission rod 312 is extended at both ends and corresponds to a first transmission wheel 32 in the double-sided roof mounting beam 231; wherein the drive part 31 is installed in a support beam 232 of the double-sided support beams 232 of the frame 2.

[0023] In this embodiment, given the aforementioned assembly structure, matching tooth grooves and tooth segments are arranged on the inside of the transmission belt 33 and on the outside of the first transmission wheel 32 and the second transmission wheel 34. Both the first transmission wheel 32 and the second transmission wheel 34 are toothed and connected to the transmission belt 33, thereby enabling the movement of the transmission belt 33. In other embodiments, the transmission belt 33 can also have other structures commonly used in the art.

[0024] In view of the above-mentioned assembly structure and with reference to the preferred embodiment in Fig.In the present embodiment, the drive element 31 is located in front of the first transmission gear 32. The drive element 31 is manually driven and comprises a first drive element and a second drive element. The first and second drive elements are provided with matching toothed slots and are toothed together by these slots, so that when the first drive element rotates, the second drive element rotates along with it. The transmission rod 312, located between the first transmission gears 32, passes through the second drive element, causing the transmission rod 312 to rotate. The first and second drive elements are connected perpendicular to each other. In other embodiments, the first and second drive elements can also be driven by conventional connection structures; they can also be connected in the same direction.The first drive element is also provided with a hook part, the hook part of which can interact with a control element also provided with a hook to rotate the first drive element and thus make it easier for the user to operate the drive part 31.

[0025] In view of the above assembly structure, in a further embodiment the drive part 31 is preferably operated with an electric double motor structure.

[0026] In view of the above contents, an active roof panel 111 is arranged on the roof 1, wherein the active roof panel 111 is located at the end of the opening point of the roof 1, wherein the active roof panel 111 is connected accordingly to the upper connecting part 12 and / or the lower connecting part 13 in order to be firmly connected to the transmission belt 33, wherein the transmission belt 33 serves to move the active roof panel 111, whereby the remaining roof panels 11 are extended or folded together in a coupled manner.

[0027] In view of the above contents, 11 hinge grooves 112 are provided at both ends of the roof plate, wherein the upper connecting part 12 and the lower connecting part 13 are each provided with a hinge part 101, wherein the hinge grooves 112 are connected or mounted to the hinge parts 101 in a hinge-like manner.

[0028] In view of the aforementioned assembly structure, it also includes a connecting element 102, wherein the connecting element 102 serves for a fixed connection to the upper connecting part 12 and / or the lower connecting part 13 together with the transmission belt 33. Preferably, in this embodiment, the connecting element 102 comprises a threaded tube arranged in the hinge groove 112 and a screw mounted to the threaded tube. The connecting element 102 can increase the structural strength of the roof unit.

[0029] In view of the above assembly structure, in the present embodiment a sliding groove is also provided on the inside of the roof mounting beam 231, wherein the threaded tube of the connecting element 102 runs through the sliding groove, while the bolt of the connecting element 102 lies outside the sliding groove, so that the connecting element 102 can move along the sliding groove, thereby moving the active roof panel 111 or other roof panel 11 along with it.

[0030] In view of the above-mentioned mounting structure, the hinge part 101 can rotate within the hinge groove 111. In this embodiment, both the hinge part 101 and the hinge groove 111 have a circular cross-sectional shape; that is, after the hinge part 101 is mounted in the hinge groove 111, a hinge structure is formed, which allows several roof panels 11 to be opened or closed when the roof 1 is opened and closed.

[0031] The structure of this utility model is simple, allowing free control of the opening and closing mechanism as well as the degree of opening of the roof, thereby altering the light transmission of the sunshade to meet various practical user requirements. The entire operating process is convenient and simple, effectively improving user comfort.

[0032] The embodiments described above represent only preferred examples of the present utility model and are in no way to be understood as a limitation of the utility model in any form.

Claims

[1] Outdoor sunshade with a foldable roof structure, comprising a roof (1) and a frame (2), characterized by that the roof (1) comprises several adjacent roof panels (11), wherein the roof panels (11) are connected to each other in an offset manner by upper connecting parts (12) and lower connecting parts (13), wherein the roof panels (11) are hingedly connected to the upper connecting parts (12) or lower connecting parts (13); furthermore, it comprises a transmission mechanism (3), wherein the transmission mechanism (3) serves to extend or fold the roof (1); wherein the roof (1) completely covers the roof cavity (21) of the frame (2) when the roof (1) is fully extended; wherein the roof (1) is stowed at the end of the roof cavity (21) of the frame (2) when the roof (1) is folded. [2] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 1, characterized by, that the transmission mechanism (3) comprises a drive part (31), a first transmission wheel (32), a transmission belt (33) and a second transmission wheel (34), wherein the two ends of the transmission belt (33) are mounted in a coordinating manner with the first transmission wheel (32) and the second transmission wheel (34), wherein the drive part (31) serves to drive the first transmission wheel (32) in rotation, wherein the first transmission wheel (32) serves to drive the transmission belt (33) in motion. [3] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 2, characterized by, that an active roof panel (111) is arranged on the roof (1), wherein the active roof panel (111) is located at the end of the opening point of the roof (1), wherein the active roof panel (111) is connected accordingly to the upper connecting part (12) and / or the lower connecting part (13) in order to be firmly connected to the transmission belt (33), wherein the transmission belt (33) serves to move the active roof panel (111), thereby extending or folding the remaining roof panels (11) in a coupled manner. [4] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 3, characterized by, that the frame (2) comprises columns (22) and a ring beam frame (23), wherein the ring beam frame (23) comprises roof mounting beams (231) and support beams (232); wherein a first transmission wheel (32), a transmission belt (33) and a second transmission wheel (34) are mounted on each of the two roof mounting beams (231), wherein the active roof plate (111) is rigidly connected at both ends, corresponding to the upper connecting part (12) and / or the lower connecting part (13), to the corresponding transmission belt (33). [5] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 4, characterized by , that it also includes a connecting element (102), wherein the connecting element (102) serves to provide a fixed connection with the upper connecting part (12) and / or the lower connecting part (13) together with the transmission belt (33). [6] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 1, characterized by, that hinge grooves (112) are provided at both ends of the roof plate (11), wherein the upper connecting part (12) and the lower connecting part (13) are each provided with a hinge part (101), wherein the hinge grooves (112) are connected or mounted to the hinge parts (101) in a hinge-like manner. [7] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 6, characterized by , that several roof panels (11) are arranged continuously in the roof (1) in a “W”-shaped arrangement. [8] Outdoor sunshade according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterized by , that the drive part (31) comprises a power drive mechanism (311) and a transmission rod (312), wherein the transmission rod (312) cooperates with the first transmission wheel (32) for power transmission, wherein the power drive mechanism (311) is either a manual power drive mechanism or an electric power drive mechanism. [9] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 8, characterized by, that the transmission rod (312) is extended at both ends and corresponds to a first transmission wheel (32) in the roof mounting beams (231) on both sides. [10] Outdoor sunshade according to claim 9, characterized by , that the drive part (31) is installed in a support beam (232) of the two-sided support beams (232) of the frame (2).

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