Column for supporting a roof

Abstract

Column (1) for supporting a roof (2) comprising a first column part (3) and a second column part (4) and a threaded spindle drive (5), wherein the second column part (4) is adjustable relative to the first column part (3) along a rotation axis (6) of the threaded spindle drive (5) by means of the threaded spindle drive (5), and wherein the second column part (4) is arranged above the first column part (3) in an operating position of the column (1), wherein the threaded spindle drive (5) is mounted on the first column part (3) or the second column part (4) via an annular bearing (7), preferably a rolling bearing.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a column for supporting a roof, comprising a first column section, a second column section, and a threaded spindle drive. The second column section is adjustable relative to the first column section along a rotational axis of the threaded spindle drive by means of the threaded spindle drive, and the second column section is arranged above the first column section in an operating position of the column. The invention further relates to a roof structure with such a column.

[0002] Columns are elongated structures designed to support a load, such as a roof. A roof often consists of at least one column and a roof.

[0003] Erecting a column and / or a canopy involves various challenges. For example, in the case of a canopy, the roof's angle of inclination must be installed such that rain, snow, and hail can run off, preferably into a gutter. Adjusting the length of a single column of a canopy is known from the prior art, e.g., from DE 298 16 268 U1.

[0004] Such adjustable columns can be used for various applications, such as carports, conservatories or similar structures.

[0005] Furthermore, it is known from the prior art that the load of a roof itself and / or an additional load located on the roof can be transferred to the supporting columns of the roof via articulated connections.

[0006] An example of such a roof design is shown in DE 298 16 268 U1, which discloses several height-adjustable columns in combination with a roof. In this document, the connection between the roof and one of the existing columns is achieved via a support, which can be designed as a ball joint. While such a ball joint offers the advantage of being able to absorb both axial and radial forces and pivot in various directions, it constitutes a bearing that can often hardly be adjusted under load.

[0007] For example, to compensate for settlement in the subsoil or to subsequently adjust the roof pitch, it may be necessary to adjust the length of an already erected or installed column while it has to bear the load of the roof and any additional loads such as a snow cover on the roof.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to improve a column of the type mentioned above in such a way that its length can be easily adjusted even under high load.

[0009] This problem is solved by the features of claim 1.

[0010] The invention thus provides that the threaded spindle drive is mounted on the first column part or the second column part via an annular bearing.

[0011] The invention thus provides a column with an annular bearing, which enables the adjustable column to be adjusted in length even under heavy loads. With such a column, it is possible to adjust the length and therefore the height of the column even under significant loads by converting a rotary movement of the threaded spindle drive into a translational movement of the second column section relative to the first column section.

[0012] This good adjustability of the column, even under load, can be used to... to compensate for the level of individual substrates, to compensate for the tolerance of a slab substrate, to adjust the height of the column to the respective local building regulations, to subsequently correct the height of the column in the event of substrate settling (foundation settling) and / or, in combination with a tilting device, to adjust the desired slope for a roof independently of the substrate.

[0013] The ring-shaped bearing can be designed as a rolling bearing or as a sliding bearing.

[0014] Rolling bearings are bearings in which, unlike the lubrication in plain bearings, rolling elements between an inner and an outer ring reduce frictional resistance. They serve to fix axles and shafts, absorbing radial and / or axial forces depending on their design, while simultaneously allowing the rotation of the shaft or the components mounted on it. Rolling bearings are classified according to the type of rolling element (ball, roller, etc.). Specifically, a bearing is called a ball bearing when the rolling elements are spheres.

[0015] The plain bearing, along with the rolling bearing, is another type of bearing commonly used in mechanical and equipment engineering. In a plain bearing, the two parts moving relative to each other are in direct contact. They slide against each other against the resistance caused by sliding friction. This resistance can be kept low by selecting a low-friction material pairing, by lubrication, or by generating pressure (full lubrication) that separates the two contact surfaces.

[0016] In the preferred case of a rolling bearing, it can be provided, for example, that the ring-shaped bearing is designed as a ball bearing, in particular as a deep groove ball bearing, or as an angular contact ball bearing or as a roller bearing.

[0017] In the case of a plain bearing design, it could, for example, be one with a brass bushing or a bronze bushing.

[0018] As a rule, the threaded spindle drive is designed to include at least one threaded spindle and at least one spindle nut, which is in thread engagement with the threaded spindle.

[0019] It can be provided that the threaded spindle or the spindle nut is rotatably mounted on the first column section or the second column section by means of the annular bearing. The other part, specifically the threaded spindle or the spindle nut, can be fixed to the other column section, specifically the first column section or the second column section, i.e., not rotatable.

[0020] Regardless of the specific design, the ring-shaped bearing ensures that the threaded spindle drive, and thus also the column, can be adjusted in length with relatively little force, even under load.

[0021] It is possible for the lead screw drive and / or the lead screw and / or the screw nut to be available in various designs, for example, also as a ball screw drive. Both the thread on the lead screw and the thread of the screw nut can also be designed as a fixed thread, i.e., as a thread with fixed, directly meshing threads.

[0022] In preferred embodiments, the threaded spindle drive is infinitely adjustable and / or telescopically adjustable. The column sections can also be telescopically extendable into one another.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the column, it can be provided that the column can bear a load along the axis of rotation of the threaded spindle drive of at least 20 kN (kilonewtons) (axially) and a load perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the threaded spindle drive of at least 3 kN (radially). By arranging two pairs of columns, a surface load-bearing capacity of the roof, e.g., under snow load, of at least 3500 N / m², preferably at least 4000 N / m², and particularly preferably at least 5500 N / m², is achieved.

[0024] For the purposes of this application, axial and radial forces are defined as follows: Axial forces are forces acting along the axis of rotation of the lead screw drive. Radial forces are forces acting perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the lead screw drive.

[0025] For the sake of completeness, it should be noted that in the description of this invention, the numerical terms used, such as one, two, three, and the like, generally only describe the minimum quantity of a feature of the column or canopy according to the invention. Individual features or components may, of course, be present in larger numbers. For example, columns according to the invention may have more than one threaded spindle drive and / or more than one annular bearing, and canopies according to the invention may have more than one column, etc. In this sense, the numerical term "one," where appropriate, should be understood as meaning "at least one," etc.

[0026] Further advantageous embodiments of the arrangement are defined in the dependent claims.

[0027] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, it can be provided that the threaded spindle drive is mounted on the second column part via the annular bearing.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, the threaded spindle drive can be arranged in an inner cavity of the first column part and in an inner cavity of the second column part.

[0029] This initially offers the aesthetic advantage that the threaded spindle drive can be concealed from the outside within the inner cavities of the first and second column sections. Furthermore, such designs also offer functional and / or safety advantages.

[0030] In particular, arranging the threaded spindle drive within the cavities of the column parts can offer protection against various types of damage such as corrosion or property damage and / or prevent personal injury.

[0031] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, it can be provided that, for length adjustment of the column, an access opening for inserting a tool for adjusting the threaded spindle drive is provided in the first column part and / or in the second column part, wherein it is preferably provided that the access opening can be closed with an access opening cover of the column.

[0032] This embodiment allows the column to be adjusted longitudinally via the access opening even after assembly. This is particularly advantageous when the calculated height of the column needs to be adapted and readjusted to the actual conditions.

[0033] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, it can be provided that a supply line, preferably electrical, is routed, in particular in a longitudinal direction of the column, through the inner cavity of the first column part and the inner cavity of the second column part.

[0034] A supply line can be used, for example, to connect a solar panel, particularly one mounted on the roof of a canopy, and / or a hot water collector. The supply line can therefore be, for example, an electrical line and / or a fluid-carrying line.

[0035] In this context, a fluid can be a gas or a liquid such as water, oil, or a heat transfer fluid, e.g., a water-glycol mixture.

[0036] This embodiment allows a supply line to be arranged invisibly from the outside within the inner cavities of the first and second column sections. Thus, this embodiment fulfills aesthetic, functional, and / or safety requirements.

[0037] In particular, this embodiment prevents the risk of injury from getting caught on or tripping over the supply line. Furthermore, the supply line is protected against weather conditions, unwanted tampering, and / or damage from wildlife inside the column.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, the supply line can be provided through an inner cavity of the threaded spindle drive, preferably a threaded spindle of the threaded spindle drive.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment of the column, the supply line may be guided through a feedthrough device. It is particularly preferred that the feedthrough device is in the form of a hollow threaded spindle drive, in particular a hollow threaded spindle, a grommet, a guide bushing, a deburred bore, and / or a screw connection, and is at least partially made of plastic, polymer material, metal, ceramic, glass, and / or a composite material. Such feedthrough devices may be arranged at suitable positions in both the first and second column sections.

[0040] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, it can be provided that a tilting device, adjustable in its angle of inclination, is arranged on the second column part as a support for the roof.

[0041] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, the tilting device for adjusting the tilt angle may have a single-axis joint, preferably releasably lockable, and / or the tilting device may be mounted on the second column part in two mutually orthogonal positions.

[0042] A single-axle joint is a pivot joint with a longitudinally extending axis of rotation.

[0043] An advantage of this embodiment is that a roof can be placed on the unlocked tilting device. Depending on the roof's pitch, the tilting device adjusts itself to this pitch by adapting its tilt angle to the roof via the single-axis joint.

[0044] The single-axle joint can then be locked. In other words, the single-axle joint can be secured, locked, and / or blocked.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, the single-axis joint can comprise a base plate attached to the second column section, a tiltable support plate for a roof, and an axle bolt as a pivot connection between the base plate and the support plate. When a roof is supported on the single-axis joint, the tiltable support plate can adjust to the desired angle of inclination and then be locked in place, for example, by means of screws and curved slots in the support plate and / or base plate, so that the angle of inclination of the tiltable support plate is fixed, locked, and / or blocked.

[0046] A releasable, lockable single-axis joint makes it particularly advantageous to set (and lock, specifically fix) the tilt angle of the tilt plate of the tilting device before a roof is placed on it and / or to fine-tune it during or after placing a roof on the tilting device by releasing the lock, readjusting the tilting device and then locking it again.

[0047] If the column length is adjusted while the roof is already bearing down on it, the locking mechanism can be released before the column's length is adjusted and then re-engaged afterwards. The tilt angle of the tilting device then conveniently adjusts itself during the column's longitudinal adjustment.

[0048] A further advantage of this embodiment is that the tilting device can be attached to the column in two orientation positions, allowing a roof with a pitch angle to be supported either in a first direction or in a second direction orthogonal to the first. The orientation according to the roof's pitch can thus be independent of the column, but simply selected via one of the two positions of the tilting device. For this purpose, for example, a symmetrical drilling pattern for the tilting device, through which the tilting device is connected to the column, can be provided.

[0049] According to a preferred embodiment of the column, it can be provided that at least one fastening means, in particular a fastening screw for fastening the column to a substrate and / or an adjusting screw for aligning the column on the substrate, is arranged in an or the inner cavity of the first column part, wherein it is preferably provided that an insertion opening for inserting a tool for actuating the fastening means is provided in the first column part, wherein it is preferably provided that the insertion opening can be closed with an insertion opening cover of the column.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment of the column, all load-bearing screw connections can be concealed, specifically invisible from the outside. This offers advantages over conventional column end plates, as there are no protruding surfaces, edges, flanges, or the like between the column and the ground, between individual column sections, or between the column and the roof.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment of the column, it can be provided that the column, preferably the first column part and / or the second column part, is free of projecting structural elements, in particular flanges.

[0052] As a result, such embodiments fulfill aesthetic, functional and / or safety requirements.

[0053] In particular, an arrangement of fasteners within the cavities of the column parts can provide protection against damage to vehicles or other equipment and / or injury to persons.

[0054] In other words, it may be provided that the outer surface of the column or one of the column sections, apart from any telescopic overlap of the column sections and any tilting mechanism, has no projections; in other words, it is free of projections. For example, it may be provided that no structural elements, such as flanges, projecting transversely to the axis of rotation of the threaded spindle drive are present for fixing the column to a base.

[0055] In addition to the column itself, protection is also desired for a roof, in particular a carport, with a roof and at least one column according to the invention, wherein the roof is supported by means of the column.

[0056] In other words, the roof rests on the column(s), particularly on the second column section(s). Preferably, a tilting device is arranged between the respective column, more preferably the second column section of the respective column, and the roof. Of course, the roof need not rest or be supported exclusively on columns. It can also be supported on walls or the like.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment of the roof, it can be provided that the roof is designed with a roof and two, particularly preferably three to eight, most preferably four, columns according to the invention, wherein the roof is supported by the columns.

[0058] Different sizes of columns, roofs, and / or canopies are possible. Furthermore, the size of the roof and / or canopy can also depend, for example, on the desired number of solar panels and / or hot water collectors.

[0059] In a preferred design variant of the roof, it may be provided that the roof has: a roof structure and a solar panel and / or a hot water collector, wherein the solar panel and / or the hot water collector is supported by means of the roof structure, and a supply line for electricity and / or a fluid, wherein the supply line is at least partially routed through an internal cavity of the roof structure, in particular the support.

[0060] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the roof, it can be provided that a supply line is at least partially routed through an inner cavity of the roof structure and subsequently through the inner cavity of the second column part and the inner cavity of the first column part.

[0061] In this way, a supply line for a solar panel and / or for a water collector can be routed largely or entirely invisibly and protected from the outside inside the roof.

[0062] In a preferred embodiment of the roofing, it may be provided that more than one roofing structure is provided and that at least two roofing structures can be arranged in a row and / or fastened together.

[0063] The joining of canopies can be planned during assembly or done after assembly.

[0064] In a preferred design variant of the roof, it may be provided that the roof is made barrier-free by means of additional structural modifications, in particular a handrail, a railing, a seat lift and / or a stairlift.

[0065] Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures and the drawings. These show: Figs. 1 to 11: various views of an embodiment of a column; Figs. 12, 13, 26 and 27: various views of an embodiment of a canopy with four columns according to Figs. 1 to 11Figs. 14 to 17: two embodiments of supply lines routed inside the column and associated threaded spindles; Figs. 18 and 19: two embodiments of threaded spindle drives; Figs. 20 to 25: an embodiment of a roof with a gutter; Fig. 28: a view of a divisible arrangement of two supports.

[0066] Figs. 1 to 11 show different views of an exemplary embodiment of a column 1.

[0067] Fig. 1 shows column 1 in its assembled state. Fig. 2 Column 1 shows Fig. 1 as an exploded view. Fig. 3 shows a front view, Fig. 4 a bottom view of column 1 from Fig. 1 .

[0068] Column 1 can include the following components: a first column part 3, a second column part 4 which is arranged on the first column part 3, a threaded spindle drive 5, a tilting device 16, fastening means 18.

[0069] The two column sections 3, 4 can include openings 10, 20: an access opening 10 for inserting a tool to adjust the column 1 and / or an insertion opening 20 for inserting a tool to secure the column. The access opening 10 can be closed and / or covered with an access opening cover 11 and / or the insertion opening 20 can be closed and / or covered with an insertion opening cover 21.

[0070] The fasteners 18 can be used, as shown in the Figs. 1 to 3 shown, e.g., with fastening screws and / or adjusting screws.

[0071] As in Fig. 4The illustration shows four fastening screws arranged at the corners of the underside of the first column section 3. Between the four fastening screws and a recess centrally located in the underside of the first column section 3, through which a supply line 12 can pass, four adjusting screws are arranged. The fastening screws and the adjusting screws can act as fasteners 18 to connect the column 1, specifically the first column section 3, to the substrate 19. The adjusting screws can also be used as a further fastening means 18 for aligning, or in other words, leveling, the column 1, e.g., to compensate for foundation misalignment.

[0072] Fig. 5 shows the second column part 4 with parts of the threaded spindle drive 5 in an exploded view.

[0073] The threaded spindle drive 5 can include the following individual parts: a stop 24, a threaded spindle 29 including a threaded spindle attachment 30, a polygonal attachment 28, a ring-shaped bearing 7, a bearing washer 27, a fastening nut 25.

[0074] A threaded spindle drive 5 is sufficiently well known to a specialist, which is why the function and interaction of the individual parts of a threaded spindle drive 5 will not be described in more detail here.

[0075] All individual parts of the roof 22 made of Fig. 12 and Fig. 13 and thus the columns 1 can also meet the size and weight requirements for assembly as a kit by two people without the aid of equipment such as a crane.

[0076] Fig. 6 Column 1 shows Fig. 1 as a sectional view with a centrally positioned cutting plane and in a fully retracted, specifically in the shortest, operating position. Fig. 7 shows the detailed view I from Fig. 6 .

[0077] Fig. 8 Column 1 shows Fig. 1 as a sectional view with a centrally positioned cutting plane, where the cutting plane of Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 orthogonal to the cutting plane of the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 is aligned, and in a partially extended position, specifically in a longer position than in Fig. 6 depicted operating position. Fig. 9 shows the detailed view II from Fig. 8 .

[0078] In this embodiment, it can be seen that the column 1 has a first column part 3 with a first inner cavity 8 and a second column part 4 with an inner cavity 9. The threaded spindle drive 5 extends from the top of the second column part 4 through its inner cavity 9 into the inner cavity 8 of the first column part 3.

[0079] The following will be based on the Figs. 6 to 9 The functionality of this column 1 is described in more detail.

[0080] The threaded spindle drive 5 has a threaded spindle 29 rotatably mounted in an annular bearing 7, which is rotatably mounted in a stationary spindle nut 23 about the axis of rotation 6. The stationary spindle nut 23 is rigidly connected to the first column section 3.

[0081] The fastening nut 25 is firmly connected to the threaded spindle 29 in the fully assembled state, for example by a material-bonded connection, in particular a welded connection.

[0082] In this embodiment, the annular bearing 7 is a rolling ball bearing, wherein the outer ring of the annular bearing 7 is firmly connected to the second column part 4 and the inner ring of the annular bearing 7 is firmly connected to the fastening nut 25 and to the threaded spindle 29.

[0083] In the operating position shown in Figs. 6 and 7The threaded spindle drive 5 is in an end position in which the second column part 4 is in longitudinal direction 13 abutting the spindle nut 23 of the first column part 3 via the polygonal attachment 28 which is non-rotatably connected to the threaded spindle 29, in other words, is fully retracted, in yet other words, is in the lowest operating position.

[0084] In this embodiment, the longitudinal direction 13 corresponds to the axis of rotation 6 of the threaded spindle drive 5.

[0085] By rotating the threaded spindle 29 by means of the polygonal attachment 28, a rotational movement can be transferred to the threaded spindle 29, which, through the interaction with the stationary spindle nut 23, leads to a translational movement of the threaded spindle drive 5, so that, depending on the direction of rotation, the second column part 4 moves in longitudinal direction 13 towards the first column part 3 or moves away from the first column part 3, in other words retracted or extended, in yet other words moved downwards or upwards.

[0086] Through the exemplary embodiment of Figs. 6 to 9 The rotation of the threaded spindle 29 is ensured when the polygonal attachment 28 is actuated by means of a suitable tool, without the second column part 4 rotating during the rotation of the threaded spindle 29.

[0087] The adjustability of column 1 along a rotary axis 6 of the threaded spindle drive 5 can be stepless and / or telescopic.

[0088] The adjustability of column 1 along a rotary axis 6 of the threaded spindle drive 5 can be made self-locking, e.g. by selecting appropriate thread pitches.

[0089] The adjustability of column 1 along the axis of rotation 6 of the threaded spindle drive 5 can be designed in such a way that adjustment with fine leveling with an accuracy in the 1 / 10 mm range is provided without loss of the force absorption of radial forces and / or axial forces.

[0090] The annular bearing 7 ensures that longitudinal adjustment of the column 1 by correspondingly rotating the threaded spindle 29 is still possible even under high loads with relatively low forces. The annular bearing 7 can be designed as a rolling bearing or as a sliding bearing. In the case of a rolling bearing, a deep groove ball bearing or an angular contact ball bearing is particularly preferred. In the case of a sliding bearing, a brass bushing or a bronze bushing is particularly preferred.

[0091] By using a ring-shaped bearing, in particular a deep groove ball bearing or angular contact ball bearing, high radial and / or axial forces can be absorbed. Most importantly, the threaded spindle drive 5 remains operable for longitudinal adjustment of the column 1 even under heavy loads.

[0092] As shown by the Figs. 1 to 11Column 1 can be adjusted longitudinally before, during, and after installation. For example, subsequent subsoil settlement (foundation settlement) can be corrected, tolerance compensation of the slab substrate can be carried out, and / or leveling can be performed for multiple individual substrates or multiple adjacent canopies 22.

[0093] Furthermore, the column 1 can be adjusted along a rotary axis 6 of the threaded spindle drive 5 in both the unloaded and loaded states, with the loaded state being created by a roof 2 or by a roof 2 together with a load on it.

[0094] On the upper side of the second column section 4 is the tilting device 16, which may have the following individual parts: a base plate 26, a tilting plate 31, an axle bolt 32, screws for attaching the base plate 26 to the column 1, specifically to the second column part 4, a roof attachment 34 for attaching the tilting plate 31 to a roof 2, which is hidden in these figures.

[0095] A resulting force, originating from the roof 2 and its load to be borne, can be absorbed by the tilting device 16 and transmitted via the ring-shaped bearing 7 to the threaded spindle drive 5, the column 1 and further to the substrate 19.

[0096] The base plate 26 can serve to support the tilting plate 31 and / or to fix it at a set tilt angle 15 by means of a locking mechanism. Such locking can be achieved, for example, by means of screw connections.

[0097] By locking the tilting device 16, the tilt angle 15 of the tilting device 16 and thus the tilt of a roof 2 can be determined, locked and / or blocked.

[0098] In Fig. 7 It can be seen that the tilting plate 31 is in an inclined position relative to the base plate 26 and thus to the top of the second column part 4 by means of the axle bolt 32.

[0099] The inclination angle 15 of the inclination device 16 results from the included angle of the surface of the inclination plate 31, which is connected to a roof 2, and the surface of the base plate 26, which is connected to the second column part 4.

[0100] In this embodiment, the tilting device 16 is designed as a pivot joint with one axis of rotation. The axis of rotation of the tilting device is the axis of rotation of the axle bolt 32. In this embodiment, the tilting device 16 is a single-axis pivot joint, specifically a single-axis joint.

[0101] In Figs. 6 to 9 It can be seen that the second column section 4 has an access opening 10 through which a tool for adjusting the column 1 in the longitudinal direction 13 can be inserted, specifically a tool for adjusting the multi-sided attachment 28. Furthermore, it can be seen that the first column section 3 has an insertion opening 20 through which a tool for fastening the column 1 to a base 19 via the fastening means 18 can be inserted.

[0102] The in Fig. 2 , 5 , 6 and 8The stop 24 shown can serve to limit the end position of the threaded spindle drive 5. This prevents excessive adjustment of the second column section 4 relative to the first column section 3 along the axis of rotation 6 of the threaded spindle drive 5, in other words, excessive extension of the second column section 4. The position of the stop 24 on the threaded spindle 29 is preferably freely selectable.

[0103] Figs. 10 and 11 show a top view of column 1, with the tilting device 16 hidden except for the base plate 26 on the second column part 4.

[0104] The base plate 26 has a symmetrical drilling pattern, which allows it to be attached to the second column section 4 in two mutually orthogonal positions. This makes it possible to select the orientation of the tilting device 16 and thus the orientation of the roof 2's tilt direction, specifically the tilt angle 15.

[0105] It may be provided that the drilling pattern of the base plate has 26 elongated holes 33 to allow for length compensation and / or tolerance compensation during the installation of the column 1.

[0106] The drilling pattern of the base plate 26 may include a recess, in particular a bore, the rim of which can serve as a bearing point for the annular bearing 7. The threaded spindle 29 and the fastening nut 25 can pass through this recess.

[0107] Fig. 12 and Fig. 13Figure 1 shows a carport-style roof 22 with solar panels on the roof 2 and four columns 1. The number of columns 1 is not limited to the numbers shown in the illustrated embodiments. For example, a carport 22 may have only one column 1, preferably three to eight columns 1, and most preferably four columns 1. In addition to the column(s) 1, the carport 22 may also have other supports for the roof 2.

[0108] It may be provided that one or more or all of the existing columns 1 can be individually and / or independently height-adjustable and / or self-locking from the other columns 1.

[0109] Figs. 14 to 19 Figure 1 shows sectional views through a column 1 according to the invention and sectional views through threaded spindles 29.

[0110] As in Fig. 14As shown, in the case of a column 1 and / or a canopy 22, a supply line 12 can be provided through the cavities 8, 9 of the first column section 3 and the second column section 4. Specifically, in this embodiment, the supply line 12 runs through the substructure 19, then through a penetration 35 of the first column section 3 at the lower end, through the inner cavity 8 of the first column section 3, through another penetration 35 of the first column section 3 at the upper end, through the inner cavity 9 of the second column section 4, and through a penetration 35 of the second column section 4.

[0111] In this way, the supply line 12 can be routed invisibly through column 1 from the outside.

[0112] The openings 10 and / or 20 of column 1, as already described, can be covered by corresponding covers 11 and / or 21.

[0113] In this way, a column 1 can be provided which has an essentially smooth outer surface without projecting structural elements such as flanges. This can be particularly useful for protecting people from injury and / or damage to vehicles or other objects located under the canopy 22, but also has aesthetic advantages.

[0114] Fig. 16 shows another embodiment of a supply line 12 passing through a column 1. In contrast to Fig. 14 Some of the implementing facilities 35 of the first column part 3 and of the second column part 4 remain, which at least in Fig. 14 The supply line 12 runs within the inner cavities 8, 9 of the two column parts 3, 4 through a hollow threaded spindle 29, which is located in Fig. 17 is shown separately.

[0115] As opposed to Fig. 15, which represents a full threaded spindle 29, is shown in detail view III of the Fig. 17 A hollow threaded spindle 29 is shown. The hollow threaded spindle 29 has an inner cavity 14 of the threaded spindle drive 5, which simultaneously serves as a further feedthrough device 35. A supply line 12 can be routed through the inner cavity 14 of the threaded spindle drive 5 and through the entire threaded spindle drive 5.

[0116] In this way it is possible for the supply line 12 to run continuously through the column 1, invisible from the outside, from the subsoil 19 to the tilting device 16.

[0117] In a preferred embodiment of the column 1, it can be provided that the supply line 12 is guided through a feedthrough device 35, wherein it can be particularly preferred that the feedthrough device 35 is in the form of a hollow threaded spindle drive 5, in particular a hollow threaded spindle 29, specifically through an inner cavity 14 of the threaded spindle drive 5, and / or a grommet and / or a guide bushing and / or a deburred bore and / or a screw connection and is made at least partially of plastic, polymer material, metal, ceramic, glass and / or a composite material.

[0118] Unused boreholes, recesses and / or feedthroughs 35 can be closed by means of sealing plugs or sealing screws made of plastic or metal.

[0119] Fig. 18 shows the detailed view III from Fig. 16. What has been said so far, in particular regarding the threaded spindle 29 rotatably mounted in the ring-shaped bearing 7 and the spindle nut 23 fixedly mounted in this embodiment, has already been referred to Figs. 6 to 9 described and shown here again in an enlarged version.

[0120] Fig. 19 Figure 1 shows the upper region of another embodiment of a column 1 according to the invention with a threaded spindle drive 5 and an annular bearing 7. In contrast to the previous figure, the annular bearing 7 is Fig. 18 The spindle nut 23 is not located in the second column section 4, but rather in the first column section 3, specifically between the first column section 3 and the spindle nut 23. The spindle nut 23 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the annular bearing 7 and is thus rotatably mounted in the annular bearing 7, while the threaded spindle 29 of this embodiment is non-rotatably connected to the second column section 4.

[0121] Apart from this difference, everything said so far about the basic functionality of the threaded spindle drive 5 applies accordingly and / or analogously.

[0122] In contrast to the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 18 can in Fig. 19 The threaded spindle drive 5 cannot be actuated via the polygonal attachment 28. In this embodiment, the spindle nut 23 must be turned through the access opening 10, preferably with a tool. The rotary movement of the spindle nut 23, which is supported in the annular bearing 7, leads to the translational movement of the threaded spindle 29 and thus of the second column section 4 relative to the first column section 3.

[0123] It is important to ensure that the access opening 10 and the associated access cover 11 in the second column part 4 are sufficiently large, especially with regard to the longitudinal direction 13 of the column 1, so that the spindle nut 23 is accessible in all operating positions of the column 1 and is not covered by the second column part 4.

[0124] The spindle nut 23 is rotatably mounted on the annular bearing 7 and is also supported longitudinally 13, i.e., in the direction of the axis of rotation 6, on the first column section via an upper flange of the spindle nut 23, in order to transfer the downward load forces of the roof 2 downwards. As also shown here, it can also be provided that the spindle nut 23 is additionally supported on the underside of the annular bearing 7 via a lower flange in order to counteract tensile forces, e.g., caused by wind acting under the roof 2, which attempt to lift the roof 2.

[0125] Through the characters, especially in the Figs. 14 to 19In the illustrated embodiments, the interior of column 1, including the individual components arranged within it, can be protected from environmental influences. This prevents contaminants, such as dirt and / or moisture, from entering the interior of column 1. Furthermore, it provides protection against various types of damage, such as corrosion, damage to the supply lines 12 caused by wildlife, vandalism, or UV radiation.

[0126] Fig. 20 Figure 22 shows a roof structure with a gutter. The gutter consists of a downpipe 38 and a gutter tray 40. The gutter tray 40 can be concealed by a gutter cover 39.

[0127] Fig. 21 shows a horizontal section along section line BB in a top view. Fig. 20 .

[0128] In Fig. 21 It can be seen that the crossbeams 36 and / or the longitudinal beams 37 have elongated slots 43.

[0129] Since a change in length in the area of ​​the attachment point may be necessary depending on the height adjustment of the columns 1 and their different inclinations of the supports 36, 37, the use of the elongated slots 43 of the crossbeams 36 and / or the longitudinal beams 37 can be advantageous. These elongated slots 43 can serve to compensate for length differences and / or tolerances during height or inclination adjustment.

[0130] Fig. 22 The roof shows 22 from Fig. 20 in a side view. At the sloping end of the inclined roof 2, the gutter cladding 39 and the downpipe 38 leading from it can be seen.

[0131] Fig. 23 The roof shows 22 from Fig. 22 , where the gutter lining 39 is shown with the end face removed.

[0132] Fig. 24 The detailed view IV shows Fig. 23, in which the gutter 40 and the associated downpipe 38 are visible. The gutter 40 is located completely within the bark cladding 39.

[0133] Fig. 25 The roof shows 22 from Fig. 20 in a rear view. The gutter cladding 39 is hidden, revealing the slope of the gutter 40. The gutter 40 slopes from the left to the right side of the roof 22, with the downpipe 38 running along one of the columns 1 towards the ground 19 at the right end of the gutter 40.

[0134] Due to the symmetrical substructure of the roof 2, the gutter trough 40 can have a freely selectable inclination. For example, it can be provided that the inclination is a mirror image of the illustrated design variant in Fig. 25It is also possible that the gutter trough 40, together with the downpipe 38, is arranged on the front, rear, right or left side of the roof 22.

[0135] Potential equalization, specifically lightning protection, may be provided. Such potential equalization may be implemented by being located on and / or within one of the existing columns 1.

[0136] Fig. 26Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a roof 22, with the plate-shaped elements of the roof 2 hidden. These plate-shaped elements could, for example, be solar panels. It is also possible that the plate-shaped elements of the roof are panels with hot water collectors. The plate-shaped elements for covering the roof 2 can consist, at least partially, of glass, metal, plastic, and / or composite material and, of course, do not necessarily have to be solar panels for generating electricity or for hot water preparation.

[0137] The, in Fig. 26 The supply line routes 41, shown with dashed lines, indicate the possible routes of one or more supply lines 12, which may be located on and / or in the roof 2, in particular within internal cavities of the roof 2.

[0138] In a particularly preferred embodiment of a roof 22, it may be provided that a supply line 22, with the exception of the transition from the roof 2 to one of the existing columns 1, may be routed exclusively or without exception only within internal cavities of the roof 22.

[0139] Fig. 28 Figures 36 and 37 show a view of a divisible arrangement of two supports.

[0140] It may be provided that a crossbeam 36 and / or a longitudinal beam 37 is divisible or connectable to another crossbeam 36 and / or another longitudinal beam 37. This is particularly useful for easier transport and storage.

[0141] What has already been said about the externally invisible supply lines 12, fastening means 18, load-bearing screw connections, other screw connections applies analogously to the roofing 22, in particular the substructure of the roof 2, specifically the connection of two or more beams 36,37.

[0142] A symmetrical substructure of the roof 2 can be particularly advantageous when constructing a roof 22 in order to avoid errors during assembly and thus prevent safety risks regarding damage and / or injury.

[0143] Different sizes of canopies 22 can be provided, which result, for example, from a different number of plate-shaped components such as solar panels.

[0144] The addition of a roof 22 to existing structures and / or other roofs 22 may be planned. Key to the reference numbers: 1 column 27 bearing disc 2 Roof 28 multi-sided attachment 3 first column section 29 threaded spindle 4 second column section 30 threaded spindle pin 5 threaded spindle drive 31 Inclined plate 6 axis of rotation of the 32 Axle bolts threaded spindle drive 33 Slotted holes 7 ring-shaped bearing 34 Roof fastening 8 inner cavity of the first column section 35 Implementing institution 9 inner cavity of the second column section 36 crossbeam 37 longitudinal beam 10 Access opening 38 downpipe 11 Access opening cover 39 Gutter cladding 12 Supply line 40 Gutter tray 13 Longitudinal direction 41 Supply line route 14 inner cavity of the threaded spindle drive 42 Carrier cover 15 angle of inclination 43 Long slot 16 Tilt device 17 Single axle joint 18 Fasteners 19 Subsoil 20 insertion opening 21 Insertion opening cover 22 canopy 23 Spindle nut 24 stop 25 Fastening nut 26 Base plate

Claims

1. Column (1) for supporting a roof (2) with a first column part (3) and a second column part (4) and a threaded spindle drive (5), wherein the second column part (4) is adjustable by means of the threaded spindle drive (5) relative to the first column part (3) along a rotation axis (6) of the threaded spindle drive (5) and wherein the second column part (4) is arranged above the first column part (3) in an operating position of the column (1), characterized in that the threaded spindle drive (5) is mounted on the first column part (3) or the second column part (4) via an annular bearing (7), preferably a rolling bearing.

2. Column (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the column (1), preferably the first column part (3) and / or the second column part (4), is free of projecting structural elements, in particular flanges.

3. Column (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in thatthe threaded spindle drive (5) is arranged in an inner cavity (8) of the first column part (3) and in an inner cavity (9) of the second column part (4).

4. Column (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that for adjusting the length of the column (1), an access opening (10) for inserting a tool for adjusting the threaded spindle drive (5) is provided in the first column part (3) and / or in the second column part (4), wherein it is preferably provided that the access opening (10) can be closed with an access opening cover (11) of the column (1).

5. Column (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a supply line (12), preferably an electrical one, is guided through the inner cavity (8) of the first column part (3) and the inner cavity (9) of the second column part (4), preferably in a longitudinal direction (13) of the column (1).

6. Column (1) according to claim 5, characterized in thatthe supply line (12) is guided through an inner cavity (14) of the threaded spindle drive (5), preferably a threaded spindle (29) of the threaded spindle drive (5).

7. Column (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that on the second column part (4) an inclination device (16) adjustable in its angle of inclination (15) is arranged as a support for the roof (2).

8. Column (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the inclination device (16) for adjusting the angle of inclination (15) has a preferably releasably lockable single-axis joint (17) and / or that the inclination device (16) can be fastened in two mutually orthogonal positions on the second column part (4).

9. Column (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in thatat least one fastening means (18), preferably a fastening screw for fastening the column (1) to a base (19) and / or an adjusting screw for aligning the column (1) on the base (19), is arranged in or in the inner cavity (8) of the first column part (3), wherein it is preferably provided that an insertion opening (20) for inserting a tool for actuating the fastening means (18) is present in the first column part (3), wherein the insertion opening (20) can be closed with an insertion opening cover (21) of the column (1).

10. Roofing (22), in particular a carport, with a roof (2) and at least one column (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the roof (2) is supported by means of the column (1).

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