Outdoor structure

Abstract

To reduce the number of parts handled.SOLUTION: A car port includes two beams 20 arranged parallel to each other above pillars 10A, 10B, and a purlin 30 placed between the two beams 20, with a roof body 40 supported on the underside of the purlin 30. The roof body 40 is constructed by arranging roof materials longitudinally along the beams 20, and the purlin 30 is arranged between the two beams 20 with a header end face 30b located inside a side face 22d, which is the outer side of the beams 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to outdoor structures such as carports.

Background Art

[0002] Some outdoor structures such as carports have beams provided above a plurality of columns so as to be parallel to each other, and a roof body is supported between the beams via roof supports (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In this type of outdoor structure, there is one that constitutes a roof body by arranging a plurality of preformed roof materials side by side. Therefore, when setting the entire installation location as a rain shelter area, a large number of roof materials are required, resulting in an increase in the number of handling parts and still having room for improvement in terms of cost.

[0005] In view of the above situation, an object of the present invention is to provide an outdoor structure capable of reducing the number of handling parts.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, an outdoor structure according to the present invention includes two cross members provided parallel to each other above a column, and a roof support member provided between the two cross members. The outdoor structure is such that a roof body is supported on the lower surface of the roof support member. The roof body is constituted by arranging roof materials that are longitudinal along the cross members side by side with each other. The roof support member is disposed between the two cross members in a state where both end faces of the narrow sides are located inside the side faces on the outer side of the cross members.

Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to make the cross member function as a part of the roof body. Thereby, the number of required roof materials can be reduced, and it becomes possible to reduce the number of handling parts and the cost.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the outdoor structure according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0010] (Embodiment 1) Figs. 1 to 11 show an outdoor structure which is Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The outdoor structure exemplified here is a carport having a rectangular outer shape and a flat parking space as an installation target, and includes a front column 10A, a rear column 10B, left and right beams (horizontal members) 20, a plurality of main roofs (roof support members) 30, and a roof body 40.

[0011] The front columns 10A and the rear columns 10B are each formed of a metal such as an aluminum alloy and are configured in a cylindrical shape with a square cross section. These columns 10A, 10B are erected vertically at the front-side portion and the rear-side portion on both sides of the parking space, respectively. The mutual intervals of the front columns 10A are the same as the mutual intervals of the rear columns 10B. The protruding dimension from the ground is set such that the rear columns 10B are lower than the front columns 10A. The protruding dimensions of the two front columns 10A are equal to each other, and the protruding dimensions of the two rear columns 10B are equal to each other. Note that the cross-sectional shapes of the front columns 10A and the rear columns 10B do not necessarily have to be square, and for example, those with a circular cross section can also be applied.

[0012] The beam 20 is formed of a metal such as an aluminum alloy. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, it has an upper beam member (upper horizontal member portion) 21 and a lower beam member (lower horizontal member portion) 22 that are separately configured. The upper beam member 21 is configured to have a tubular shape with a substantially square cross-section. The lower beam member 22 forms a tubular shape with a rectangular cross-section having a larger width in the left-right direction than the height. In the illustrated example, a lower beam member 22 having a left-right width approximately 2.5 times that of the upper beam member 21 and a height approximately 1 / 2.5 times that of the upper beam member 21 is applied. Note that the dimensions of the lower beam member 22 are not limited to this. The upper beam member 21 is provided with an upper connecting fin portion 21a that is substantially horizontal outward at the outer and lower corner portions. The lower beam member 22 is provided with a lower vertical connecting fin portion 22a that is substantially vertical upward at the inner and upper corner portions, and a lower horizontal connecting fin portion (mounting portion) 22b that is substantially horizontal inward. The upper beam member 21 and the lower beam member 22 are connected to each other by screwing a screw S1 into the upper surface 22c of the lower beam member 22 via the upper connecting fin portion 21a and screwing a screw S2 into the inner side surface 21b of the upper beam member 21 via the lower vertical connecting fin portion 22a. As a result, a beam 20 is formed in a state where the outer side surface 22d of the lower beam member 22 and the outer side surface 21d of the upper beam member 21 protrude outward. The dimension along the longitudinal direction of the upper beam member 21 is substantially equal to the dimension from the front surface of the front column 10A to the rear surface of the rear column 10B, and the dimension along the longitudinal direction of the lower beam member 22 is configured to be longer than that of the upper beam member 21. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the upper beam member 21 does not necessarily have to be square. Also, the dimension along the longitudinal direction of the upper beam member 21 does not necessarily have to be equal to the dimension from the front surface of the front column 10A to the rear surface of the rear column 10B, and it may be configured to be longer than the dimension from the front surface of the front column 10A to the rear surface of the rear column 10B.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 5, the beam 20 having the above-described configuration is connected to the respective columns 10A and 10B in a state where it is disposed on the upper surfaces of the front column 10A and the rear column 10B via the lower beam member 22, and is inclined so as to gradually descend rearward. The lower beam member 22 protrudes forward of the front column 10A and rearward of the rear column 10B. The front end face of the upper beam member 21 is located on substantially the same plane as the front face of the front column 10A, and the rear end face is located on substantially the same plane as the rear face of the rear column 10B. As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8, a front frame 23A is attached to the front end face of the lower beam member 22, and a rear frame 23B is attached to the rear end face of the lower beam member 22. The front frame 23A and the rear frame 23B cover the end face of the lower beam member 22 and are configured to have the same cross-sectional shape as each other. In the illustrated example, the front frame 23A and the rear frame 23B having an upper surface wall portion 23b at the upper edge of the flat side wall portion 23a and a lower surface wall portion 23c at the lower edge of the side wall portion 23a are applied. The upper surface wall portion 23b has a front-rear width substantially the same as the vertical width of the side wall portion 23a, and the lower surface wall portion 23c is configured to have a front-rear width approximately 1 / 4 of that of the upper surface wall portion 23b. Note that the shapes of the front frame 23A and the rear frame 23B are not limited to this.

[0014] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the main roof 30 is formed of a metal such as an aluminum alloy into a cylindrical shape with a square cross-section and extends in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the beam 20, and a plurality of them are arranged in parallel between the upper beam members 21 of the left and right beams 20. Roof support fin portions 30a that extend substantially horizontally outward are provided at both lower corner portions on both sides of the main roof 30. In the illustrated example, the height of the main roof 30 is configured to be substantially the same as that of the upper beam member 21, but it may be configured to be larger than the upper beam member 21. The dimension along the longitudinal direction of the main roof 30 is set to be slightly shorter than the distance between the inner side surfaces 21b of the upper beam members 21. Each main roof 30 is placed on the upper surface of the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 22b of the lower beam member 22 via the lower surface of the end portion, and the screw S3 is screwed into the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 22b from above via the roof support fin portion 30a with the small end face 30b facing the side surface 21b of the upper beam member 21, thereby connecting to the beam 20. Further, the upper portion of the main roof 30 is connected to the beam 20 by interposing a connecting bracket 24 between it and the upper surface of the upper beam member 21 and screwing the screw S4 into each of them. At the portion of the upper beam member 21 where the connecting bracket 24 abuts, a stepped portion 21c larger than the plate thickness of the connecting bracket 24 is provided.

[0015] As shown in Fig. 4, the roof body 40 is configured in a panel shape by arranging a plurality of roof members 41 side by side. The roof member 41 is formed of a metal such as an aluminum alloy, and as shown in Figs. 9 and 10, it has a reference wall portion 41a, two side wall portions 41b and 41c, a receiving wall portion 41d, and a hanging wall portion 41e. The reference wall portion 41a is in the shape of a flat plate extending in the horizontal direction. The width of the reference wall portion 41a may be the same as the width of the lower beam member 22, or may be configured to be smaller than the width of the lower beam member 22. The side wall portions 41b and 41c extend upward from both side edges of the reference wall portion 41a so as to be substantially parallel. The receiving wall portion 41d extends substantially horizontally inward from the upper edge of one side wall portion 41b. The hanging wall portion 41e extends substantially horizontally outward from the upper edge of the other side wall portion 41c, and then the extending edge portion is bent substantially at a right angle downward. The mutual distance between the reference wall portion 41a and the receiving wall portion 41d is smaller than the mutual distance between the reference wall portion 41a and the hanging wall portion 41e by the plate thickness of the hanging wall portion 41e. A recessed portion 41f is provided between the side wall portion provided with the receiving wall portion 41d (hereinafter referred to as the receiving side wall portion 41b when distinguishing) and the reference wall portion 41a. An inclined portion 41g is provided between the side wall portion provided with the hanging wall portion 41e (hereinafter referred to as the hanging side wall portion 41c when distinguishing) and the reference wall portion 41a. The dimension along the longitudinal direction of the roof member 41 is set to be longer than the upper beam member 21 and shorter than the lower beam member 22. Although not clearly shown in the figure, for the roof member 41 connected to the other beam 20, those having side wall portions 41b each provided with receiving wall portions 41d on both sides of the reference wall portion 41a are applied. The two receiving wall portions 41d are provided in directions facing each other from the upper edge portions of the side wall portions 41b.

[0016] By sequentially arranging these roof members 41 in a state where the outer surface of the receiving side wall portion 41b and the outer surface of the hanging side wall portion 41c are in contact with each other and the upper surface of the receiving wall portion 41d is in contact with the lower surface of the hanging wall portion 41e, a roof body 40 with a substantially flat lower surface can be formed. The height of the roof member 41 is substantially the same as the height dimension of the lower beam member 22.

[0017] In order to support the above-mentioned roof material 41 on the main house 30, first, the receiving wall portion 41d is brought into contact with the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 22b of the lower beam member 22 from below. From this state, a screw S3 is screwed into the receiving wall portion 41d through the roof support fin portion 30a and the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 22b. Thereafter, the receiving wall portion 41d of the next roof material 41 is brought into contact with the hanging wall portion 41e of this roof material 41 from below. From this state, if a screw S5 is screwed into the receiving wall portion 41d from above through the roof support fin portion 30a and the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 22b, two roof materials 41 are connected without a gap and are in a state of being supported by the main house 30. Thereafter, if the above-mentioned operation is repeated, the roof body 40 can be constituted by arranging a plurality of roof materials 41 side by side on the lower surface of the portion extending over the entire length of the main house 30. The lower surface of this roof body 40 is in a state of being located on substantially the same plane as the lower surface of the lower beam member 22. The front end surface of the roof body 40 substantially coincides with the front end surface of the lower beam member 22, while the rear end surface terminates on the front side of the rear end surface of the lower beam member 22. A front frame 23A provided on the lower beam member 22 is attached to the front end surface of the roof body 40. As is clear from the drawing, although a roof material 41' in which the recessed portion 41f between the receiving side wall portion 41b and the reference wall portion 41a is omitted is applied to the portion adjacent to the beam 20, a roof material 41 having the recessed portion 41f may also be applied.

[0018] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, a rain gutter frame 42 is provided between the rear end portion of the roof body 40 and the rear frame 23B. The rain gutter frame 42 is formed of a metal such as an aluminum alloy and has a bottom wall 42a, a rear wall 42b, and a front wall 42c. The bottom wall 42a is in the form of a flat plate having a width larger than the dimension from the rear edge of the roof body 40 to the rear frame 23B. The rear wall 42b projects upward from the rear edge portion of the bottom wall 42a, and then the upper edge portion is bent substantially at a right angle forward. The front wall 42c projects upward from the front edge portion of the bottom wall 42a, and then the upper edge portion is bent substantially at a right angle backward. The protruding dimension of the front wall 42c is set smaller than that of the rear wall 42b, and is set such that when the upper edge portion abuts against the lower surface of the roof body 40, the upper edge of the rear wall 42b substantially coincides with the upper surface of the roof body 40. This rain gutter frame 42 is connected to the roof body 40 by screwing a screw S6 into the bent portion of the front wall 42c through the reference wall portion 41a of the roof body 40. The rear frame 23B is connected to the rear wall 42b of the rain gutter frame 42 by screwing a screw S7 through the upper surface wall portion 23b. End walls 43 are provided at both end faces of the rain gutter frame 42 so as to cover the small end faces. A water collector 44 is provided on the bottom wall 42a at one end of the rain gutter frame 42. The water collector 44 receives the water in the rain gutter frame 42 discharged through the bottom wall 42a and is connected to a vertical gutter 45 provided on the rear pillar 10B. Note that the water collector 44 may be provided at both ends of the rain gutter frame 42.

[0019] In the carport configured as described above, although the roof body 40 is provided only between the front pillars 10A and between the rear pillars 10B, the lower beam member 22 of the beam 20 spanned between the front pillar 10A and the rear pillar 10B functions as a part of the roof body 40. Thereby, the number of roof materials 41 originally required for the parking space, which is the rain shelter area, can be reduced, and it is possible to reduce the number of handling parts and the cost.

[0020] In the above-described Embodiment 1, the roof 30 is placed on the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 22b provided on the beam 20, but it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, as in Modification 1 shown in FIG. 12, by forming the lower vertical connecting fin portion 22a at a portion on the upper surface (placement portion) 22c of the lower beam member 22 that is outside the inner corner, the upper surface 22c of the lower beam member 22 is exposed inside the upper beam member 21, and the roof 30 may be directly placed on the exposed upper surface 22c of the lower beam member 22. In this case, as in Modification 2 shown in FIG. 13, the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 22b of the lower beam member 22 may be omitted. It goes without saying that the roof 30 applied in Modification 1 and Modification 2 has a longer longitudinal dimension than the roof 30 applied in Embodiment 1 by the amount that it is placed on the upper surface 22c of the lower beam member 22.

[0021] In addition, in Embodiment 1, when the lower part of the side surface on the outer side of the beam 20 protrudes outward more than the upper part, the upper beam member 21 and the lower beam member 22, which are separately configured, are provided. However, the beam may be configured such that the portions corresponding to the upper beam member and the lower beam member are integrally formed. Further, in the above-described Embodiment 1, the roof body 40 protrudes forward of the front surface of the front pillar 10A and also protrudes rearward of the rear surface of the rear pillar 10B. However, as in Modification 3 shown in FIGS. 14 to 18, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0022] That is, in the carport of Modification 3, the rear end surface of the lower beam member 22 is configured to protrude slightly rearward from the rear end surface of the upper beam member 21 and the rear surface of the rear pillar 10B. A rear frame 23B is attached to the rear end surface of the lower beam member 22. The rear edge of the roof body 40 terminates at a position that is rearward of the front surface of the rear pillar 10B and forward of the rear surface. Between the rear end portion of the roof body 40 and the rear frame 23B, a rain gutter frame 46 having a shape different from that of the first embodiment is provided. The rain gutter frame 46 is formed of a metal such as an aluminum alloy, and a bottom wall 46a, a rear wall 46b, and a front wall 46c are integrally formed. The bottom wall 46a has a flat plate shape with a width larger than the dimension from the rear edge of the roof body 40 to the rear frame 23B. The rear wall 46b protrudes upward from the rear edge portion of the bottom wall 46a and then bends such that the upper edge portion gradually rises forward. The front wall 46c protrudes upward from the front edge portion of the bottom wall 46a and then bends with the upper edge portion facing rearward. The protruding dimension of the front wall 46c is set smaller than that of the rear wall 46b, and is set such that when the upper edge portion abuts against the lower surface of the roof body 40, the upper edge of the rear wall 46b coincides with the extension of the upper surface of the roof body 40. This rain gutter frame 46 is connected to the roof body 40 by screwing a screw S8 into the bent portion of the front wall 46c via the reference wall portion 41a of the roof body 40. The rear frame 23B is connected to the rear wall 46b of the rain gutter frame 46 by screwing a screw S9 through the upper surface wall portion 23b. End walls 47 are provided at both end surfaces of the rain gutter frame 46 so as to cover the small end surfaces. A drain channel 48 is provided in the bottom wall 46a at one end of the rain gutter frame 46. The lower end portion of the drain channel 48 opens at the upper end portion of a cover 49 that forms a vertical gutter between the rear pillar 10B. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the first embodiment in Modification 3.

[0023] Also in the carport of this Modification 3, the roof body 40 is provided only between the front pillars 10A and between the rear pillars 10B. However, the lower beam member 22 of the beam 20 spanned between the front pillar 10A and the rear pillar 10B functions as a part of the roof body 40. Thereby, the number of roofing materials 41 originally required for the parking space, which is a rain shelter area, can be reduced, and it becomes possible to reduce the number of handling parts and the cost. Note that the position of the rear edge of the roof body 40 does not necessarily have to be behind the front surface of the rear pillar 10B and in front of the rear surface, and may coincide with the front surface of the rear pillar 10B.

[0024] Further, in the above-described Embodiment 1, the lower part of the outer side surface of the beam 20 protrudes outward more than the upper part. However, as in Embodiment 2 shown below, the cross-sectional shape of the beam may be other shapes.

[0025] (Embodiment 2) Figs. 19 to 24 show an outdoor structure according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The outdoor structure illustrated here is a carport having a rectangular outer shape and a flat parking space as an installation target, similar to Embodiment 1, and only the cross-sectional shape of the beam is different from that of Embodiment 1. Hereinafter, the configuration different from that of Embodiment 1 will be described, and the same components as those in Embodiment 1 will be denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0026] That is, in the carport of Embodiment 2, a beam (horizontal member) 50 having a cylindrical shape with a square cross-section is applied. The beam 50 is configured such that the width along the left and right is substantially the same as that of the front pillar 10A and the rear pillar 10B, and the outer side surface 50c is located on the same plane as the outer side surfaces of the pillars 10A and 10B. The beam 50 is provided with a lower horizontal connecting fin portion 50a on the inner side surface and a stepped portion 50b on the inner portion of the upper surface. A front frame 51A is provided on the front end surface of the beam 50 so as to include the front end surface of the roof body 40. A rear frame 51B is provided on the rear end surface of the beam 50 so as to include the rear surface of the rain gutter frame 42.

[0027] The front frame 51A and the rear frame 51B are configured to have the same cross-sectional shape as each other. In the illustrated example, an upper surface wall portion 51b is provided at the upper edge of a flat side wall portion 51a, a lower surface wall portion 51c is provided at the lower edge of the side wall portion 51a, and an intermediate wall portion 51d is provided between the upper surface wall portion 51b and the lower surface wall portion 51c in the side wall portion 51a. The front frame 51A and the rear frame 51B are applied. The dimension from the upper surface wall portion 51b to the lower surface wall portion 51c in the side wall portion 51a is set to be slightly larger than the dimension from the upper surface of the beam 50 to the lower surface of the roof body 40. The intermediate wall portion 51d is in a state of abutting against the upper surface of the roof body 40 when the upper surface wall portion 51b abuts against the upper surface of the beam 50. The front frame 51A is attached to the front end surfaces of the beam 50 and the roof body 40 by screwing a screw S10 into the upper surface of the beam 50 through the upper surface wall portion 51b and screwing a screw S11 into the roof member 41 through the intermediate wall portion 51d. The rear frame 51B is attached to the rear end surfaces of the beam 50 and the roof body 40 by screwing a screw S12 into the upper surface of the beam 50 through the upper surface wall portion 51b and screwing a screw S13 into the roof member 41 through the intermediate wall portion 51d.

[0028] The main roof 30 is connected to the beam 50 by screwing a screw S14 into the receiving wall portion 41d of the roof member 41' from above through the roof support fin portion 30a and the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 50a. An upper portion of the main roof 30 is connected to the beam 50 by interposing a connecting bracket 52 between the stepped lower portion 50b of the beam 50 and screwing a screw S15 into each of them. The supporting state of the roof body 40 with respect to the main roof 30 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[0029] Also in this carport according to the second embodiment, the roof body 40 is provided only between the front columns 10A and between the rear columns 10B, but the beam 50 spanned between the front column 10A and the rear column 10B functions as a part of the roof body 40. Thereby, the number of roof members 41 originally required for the parking space, which is a rain shelter area, can be reduced, and it is possible to reduce the number of handling parts and the cost.

[0030] Note that also in Embodiment 2, it is possible to configure the rear end face of the beam 50 to protrude slightly rearward from the rear face of the rear column 10B as in Modification Example 4 shown in FIGS. 25 to 29. For the same configurations as those in Embodiment 2 and Modification Example 3 in Modification Example 4, the same reference numerals are used.

[0031] In addition, in the above-described Embodiment 1, the beam 50 is provided on the upper surfaces of the front column 10A and the rear column 10B. However, as in Embodiment 3 shown below, the support state of the beam with respect to the column is not limited to this.

[0032] (Embodiment 3) FIGS. 30 to 33 show an outdoor structure according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The outdoor structure exemplified here is a carport having a rectangular outer shape and a flat parking space as an installation target, similar to Embodiment 1, and only the beam cross-sectional shape and the connection state of the beam to the column are different from those in Embodiment 1. Hereinafter, the configurations different from those in Embodiment 1 will be described, and the same reference numerals will be used for the same configurations as those in Embodiment 1, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0033] That is, in the carport of Embodiment 3, a beam (horizontal member) 60 having a tubular shape with a square cross-section is applied. The beam 60 is configured such that the width in the left-right direction is substantially the same as that of the front column 10A and the rear column 10B, and the outer side surface 60d is located on the same plane as the outer side surfaces of the columns 10A and 10B. The beam 60 is provided with a lower horizontal connecting fin portion 60a on the inner side surface, and a stepped portion 60b is provided on the inner portion of the upper surface. On the lower surface of the beam 60, side pieces 60c are provided at both side edges, and a cover member 61 is provided at the portion between the side pieces 60c. The side pieces 60c project downward so as to be parallel to each other. The cover member 61 has cover side plate portions 61b protruding upward at both side edges of a cover substrate portion 61a. The two cover side plate portions 61b are formed to have dimensions that can be fitted between the side pieces 60c provided on the beam 60. This beam 60 is attached between the front column 10A and the rear column 10B by inserting connecting brackets 62 fixed to the rear surface of the front column 10A and the front surface of the rear column 10B into the inside of the tube and screwing screws S16 into the connecting brackets 62 through the upper wall and the lower wall of the beam 60.

[0034] The roof 30 is connected to the beam 60 by screwing a screw S17 into the receiving wall portion 41d of the roof material 41' from above through the roof support fin portion 30a and the lower horizontal connecting fin portion 60a. The upper part of the roof 30 is connected to the beam 60 by interposing a connecting bracket 62 between the stepped portion 60b of the beam 60 and screwing screws S18 into each of them. The supporting state of the roof body 40 with respect to the roof 30 is the same as that in Embodiment 1.

[0035] Also in the carport of this Embodiment 3, the roof body 40 is provided only between the front columns 10A and between the rear columns 10B, but the beam 60 provided between the front column 10A and the rear column 10B functions as a part of the roof body 40. Thereby, the number of roof materials 41 originally required for the parking space, which is a rain shelter area, can be reduced, and it becomes possible to reduce the number of handling parts and costs.

[0036] In addition, also in Embodiment 3, as in Modification 5 shown in FIGS. 34 to 37, it is possible to configure such that the rear end surface of the beam 60 protrudes slightly rearward from the rear surface of the rear column 10B. For configurations similar to those in Embodiment 2 and Modification 3 in Modification 5, the same reference numerals are used.

[0037] Further, in the above-described Embodiments 1 to 3, a carport is exemplified as the outdoor structure, but the present invention can also be applied to structures other than carports. Furthermore, although the beam 60 is provided between the front column 10A and the rear column 10B, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, beams may be arranged in a cantilever state forward from the two rear columns, and a roof and a roof body may be provided between these beams. Also, although the beam is inclined so as to gradually descend rearward, the beam does not necessarily have to be inclined.

[0038] As described above, the outdoor structure according to the present invention includes two horizontal members provided parallel to each other above the columns, and a roof support member provided between the two horizontal members, and is an outdoor structure in which a roof body is supported on the lower surface of the roof support member. The roof body is configured by arranging roof materials that are longitudinal along the horizontal members side by side with each other, and the roof support member is disposed between the two horizontal members in a state where both end faces are located inside the side surfaces that are outside the horizontal members. According to this invention, it is possible to make the horizontal member function as a part of the roof body. As a result, the number of required roof materials can be reduced, and it is possible to reduce the number of handling parts and costs.

[0039] Further, in the present invention, in the above-described outdoor structure, the column has a front column provided on the front side on both sides of the installation location and a rear column provided at a portion on the rear side on both sides of the installation location, and the horizontal member is provided along the front-rear direction between the upper part of the front column and the upper part of the rear column, respectively. According to the present invention, since a cross member is provided between the front column and the rear column, it is possible to cope with a large installation space.

[0040] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the cross member is inclined so as to gradually become lower from the front column toward the rear column. According to the present invention, since the inclination of the roof member is in the front-rear direction, the front end of the roof member can be arranged horizontally when viewed from the front, which is advantageous in terms of appearance quality.

[0041] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the cross member is disposed on the upper surfaces of the front column and the rear column. According to the present invention, the load applied to the cross member is supported via the upper surfaces of the front column and the rear column.

[0042] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the rear column is provided at a position corresponding to the rear end edge of the roof body. According to the present invention, since the rear column is provided at the rear end edge of the roof body, when the installation location is used as a parking lot, it is possible to prevent the situation where the rear column obstructs the opening and closing of the door, which is advantageous in terms of convenience. Moreover, since it is not necessary to provide a gutter between the gutter frame and the rear column, it is also advantageous in terms of appearance quality.

[0043] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the cross member is provided so as to protrude forward of the front column. According to the present invention, regardless of the position of the front column, it is possible to set a larger rain shelter area.

[0044] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the cross member has a placement portion at portions facing each other, and the roof support member is connected to the cross member with its end portion placed on the placement portion. According to the present invention, the load applied to the roof support member is supported by the horizontal members via the placement portion.

[0045] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the roof body is arranged such that its lower surface lies on the same plane as the lower surface of the horizontal member. According to the present invention, since there is no step between the roof body and the horizontal member when viewed from below, it is advantageous in terms of appearance quality.

[0046] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the roof support member is arranged inside the side surface whose narrow end face is inside the horizontal member. According to the present invention, the roof support member is disposed between the horizontal members with its narrow end face facing the side surface inside the horizontal member.

[0047] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the horizontal member is provided such that its outer side surface protrudes outside the outer side surfaces of the front column and the rear column. According to the present invention, a larger rain shelter area can be secured.

[0048] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the lower part of the outer side surface of the horizontal member protrudes outside more than the upper part. According to the present invention, only the lower part of the horizontal member can be protruded outside from the side surfaces of the front column and the rear column. As a result, the upper part of the horizontal member becomes difficult to be visually recognized from the side, and the lower part is continuously visually recognized as a part of the roof material, which is advantageous in terms of appearance quality.

[0049] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the horizontal member is composed of a lower horizontal member portion and an upper horizontal member portion which are configured separately from each other. According to the present invention, those having different lengths can be applied to the lower horizontal member portion and the upper horizontal member portion. Therefore, for example, since the longitudinal dimension of the upper horizontal member portion can be configured to be shorter than that of the lower horizontal member portion, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the upper horizontal member portion not only from the side but also from the front-rear direction, which is more advantageous in terms of appearance quality.

[0050] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the horizontal member is configured to include a lower horizontal member portion and an upper horizontal member portion that are separately formed from each other, and is disposed on the upper surfaces of the front column and the rear column via the lower horizontal member portion, and only the lower horizontal member portion is provided so as to protrude forward from the front column. According to the present invention, a larger rain shelter area can be ensured by the lower horizontal member portion.

[0051] Further, in the outdoor structure described above, the present invention is characterized in that the horizontal member is disposed on the rear surface of the front column and the front surface of the rear column. According to the present invention, the rear column will be provided at the rear end of the roof body, and when the installation location is used as a parking lot, it is possible to prevent a situation where the rear column gets in the way when the door is opened and closed, which is advantageous in terms of convenience. Moreover, since it is not necessary to provide a gutter between the gutter frame and the rear column, it is also advantageous in terms of appearance quality.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0052] 10A, 10B Columns, 20, 50, 60 Beams, 21 Upper Beam Member, 21b Side Surface, 21d Side Surface, 22 Lower Beam Member, 22c Upper Surface, 22d Side Surface, 30 Main Roof, 30b Bottom End Surface, 40 Roof Body, 41 Roof Material, 50c Side Surface, 60d Side Surface

Claims

1. An outdoor structure comprising two horizontal members provided parallel to each other at the upper part of a column, and a roof support member provided between the two horizontal members, wherein a roof body is supported on the lower surface of the roof support member, the roof body is constituted by arranging roof members having a longitudinal direction along the horizontal members side by side, the roof support member is disposed between the two horizontal members in a state where both end faces are located inside the side surfaces on the outer side of the horizontal members, and is characterized by the outdoor structure.

2. The column has a front column provided on the front side on both sides of the installation location and a rear column provided at a portion on the rear side on both sides of the installation location, The outdoor structure according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal members are provided along the front-rear direction between the upper part of the front column and the upper part of the rear column.

3. The outdoor structure according to claim 2, wherein the horizontal members are inclined so as to gradually become lower from the front column toward the rear column.

4. The outdoor structure according to claim 2, wherein the horizontal members are disposed on the upper surfaces of the front column and the rear column.

5. The outdoor structure according to claim 4, wherein the rear column is provided at a position corresponding to the rear end edge portion of the roof body.

6. The outdoor structure according to claim 4, wherein the horizontal members are provided so as to protrude forward from the front column.

7. The opposing portions of the horizontal members have placement portions, The outdoor structure according to claim 1, wherein the roof support member is connected to the horizontal members in a state where the ends are placed on the placement portions.

8. The outdoor structure according to claim 1, wherein the roof body is arranged such that the lower surface is on the same plane as the lower surface of the horizontal members.

9. The outdoor structure according to claim 1, wherein the end face of the roof support member is arranged inside the side surface on the inner side of the horizontal member.

10. The outdoor structure according to claim 2, wherein the outer side surface of the horizontal member is provided so as to protrude outside the outer side surfaces of the front column and the rear column.

11. The outdoor structure according to claim 1, wherein the lower part of the outer side surface protrudes outside the upper part.

12. The outdoor structure according to claim 11, wherein the horizontal member is configured to have a lower horizontal member portion and an upper horizontal member portion that are separately formed from each other.

13. The horizontal member is configured to have a lower horizontal member portion and an upper horizontal member portion that are separately formed from each other, and is disposed on the upper surfaces of the front column and the rear column via the lower horizontal member portion. The outdoor structure according to claim 2, wherein only the lower horizontal member portion is provided so as to protrude forward of the front column.

14. The outdoor structure according to claim 2, wherein the horizontal member is disposed on the rear surface of the front column and the front surface of the rear column.

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