Car port

Abstract

To prevent leaking of rain without spoiling the beauty of the ceiling reverse side of a car port.SOLUTION: A car port comprises a plurality of rafter materials 410 installed on purlin materials built on support columns, a plurality of rectangular solar panel members 400 arranged in an inclined direction of the rafter materials 410 to be built over adjacent rafter materials 410, and a water cut-off member 500 having an inner bottom surface 510 facing a gap S2, formed between opposed edge parts of the solar panel members 400 adjacent in the inclined direction, from below. The rafter material 410 has groove parts M1, M2 for guiding water in the inclined direction. The water cut-off member 500 is interposed and installed between the rafter material 410 and the solar panel member 400 with the gap S2 covered with the inner bottom surface 510 from below and also with an end of the inner bottom surface 510 on the side of the rafter material 410 extended to openings of the groove parts M1, M2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a carport, and more particularly to a carport provided with a water stop member.

Background Art

[0002] A general carport is configured by installing a vertical timber perpendicular to a roof member erected on a support column and laying a pitched roof on the installed vertical timber. Nowadays, there are many carports in which panel members such as solar panels are arranged on the vertical timbers instead of the pitched roof.

[0003] However, when the roof portion of the carport is constituted by panel members, there is a risk of rain leakage due to rainwater that has entered the gaps between the panel members to be arranged or rainwater that has seeped in from the corner portions of the panel members. For this reason, a structure has been proposed in which a rubber gasket is installed between the arranged panel members so that rainwater does not enter the gaps between the panel members. In addition, a roof structure for suppressing rain leakage has been proposed by installing a gutter-shaped member (water receiving member) along the vertical timber to receive rainwater that has seeped into the corner portions of the panel members (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0004] With this roof structure, it is possible to prevent rainwater from entering the gaps between adjacent panel members with a gasket. Furthermore, the gutter-shaped member installed along the vertical timber can guide rainwater that has seeped into the corner portions of the panel members to the rain gutter, and rain leakage in the carport can be effectively suppressed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, in the carport having the roof structure described above, since gutter-shaped members are provided along each vertical timber on both sides of each vertical timber (in the case of the vertical timbers provided at the lateral ends of the carport, one side), gutter-shaped members approximately twice the number of the vertical timbers will be visually recognized from the inside of the carport, and there has been a problem that the appearance of the back surface of the ceiling is not good.

[0007] Also, in today's solar panels, many have light-receiving portions provided on both sides of the panel member. When gutter-shaped members are installed along the vertical timbers, the light-receiving area on the lower surface side of the solar panel is narrowed by the gutter-shaped members, and there has been a problem that the amount of received light decreases, leading to a reduction in the power generation amount.

[0008] Furthermore, when the gasket deteriorates or the like, rainwater may enter the gap between adjacent panel members, and there is a risk of rain leakage.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a carport that can prevent rain leakage without impairing the aesthetics of the back surface of the ceiling of the carport.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, the carport according to the present invention includes a pair of support columns, a roof member erected on the support columns, a plurality of vertical timbers that intersect the roof member and are installed on the roof member in a state of being inclined with respect to the horizontal, and a plurality of rectangular solar panel members that are arranged so as to be bridged between adjacent vertical timbers and are arranged in a plurality in the inclination direction of the vertical timbers, and a water stop member having an inner bottom surface facing downward a gap formed between opposing edge portions of the solar panel members adjacent to each other in the inclination direction. The vertical timber has a groove portion for guiding water in the inclination direction, and the water stop member covers the gap from below with the inner bottom surface, and an end portion of the inner bottom surface on the side of the vertical timber extends to the opening of the groove portion and is interposed between the vertical timber and the solar panel member.

[0011] In the above-described carport, the edge portion of the solar panel member has a leg portion extending downward, the water stop member has an upright wall erected on the lower edge portion in the inclination direction on the inner bottom surface, and when the water stop member is interposed between the vertical timber and the solar panel member, the upright wall is located on the lower side of the leg portion, the leg portion abuts on the inner bottom surface, and end portions of the inner bottom surface and the upright wall on the side of the vertical timber may extend to the opening of the groove portion.

[0012] Also, in the above-described carport, the edge portion of the solar panel member has a leg portion extending downward, the water stop member has a lower upright wall erected on the lower edge portion in the inclination direction on the inner bottom surface and an upper upright wall erected on the upper edge portion, and when the water stop member is interposed between the vertical timber and the solar panel member, the leg portion abuts on the inner bottom surface and is located between the upper upright wall and the lower upright wall, and end portions of the inner bottom surface, the upper upright wall and the lower upright wall on the side of the vertical timber may extend to the opening of the groove portion.

[0013] Furthermore, in the carport described above, a protruding piece may be formed on the upper standing wall, and the upper end of the leg portion may be inserted between the inner bottom surface and the protruding piece, so that the positioning of the water stop member with respect to the solar panel member is achieved.

[0014] Also, in the carport described above, a fastening member including a bolt member having a shaft portion and a head portion with the head portion locked to the vertical timber, and a nut member screwed onto a thread provided on the shaft portion, and a pressing fitting having an insertion hole through which the shaft portion can be inserted and capable of abutting on the upper surface of the edge portion of the solar panel member are provided. The shaft portion of the bolt member locked to the vertical timber is passed through the space on the side of the edge portion and inserted into the insertion hole of the pressing fitting, the nut member is screwed onto the tip of the shaft portion for temporary fixing, and after the water stop member is interposed between the vertical timber and the solar panel member, the temporarily fixed nut member is tightened to press the pressing fitting against the upper surface of the edge portion, so that the water stop member may be interposed and installed between the vertical timber and the solar panel member.

Advantages of the Invention

[0015] According to the carport according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively prevent rain leakage without impairing the aesthetics on the back surface of the ceiling of the carport.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiment for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, an example of the carport according to the present invention will be shown and described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the carport according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the carport before installing the solar panel member. The carport 100 includes a plurality of support columns 210, 220, a plurality of roof members 310, 320 erected on the support columns 210, 220, a plurality of vertical timbers 410, 410a attached to the roof members 310, 320, a plurality of solar panel members 400 arranged on the vertical timbers 410, 410a, a plurality of water stop members 500 for preventing rain leakage, and a plurality of pressing metal fittings 600 (610, 630) and fastening members 700 for fixing the solar panel members 400.

[0018] The carport 100 has a structure in which a foundation 800 formed of concrete or the like is embedded in a parking space, and support columns 210 and 220 are erected on the foundation 800. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, two sets of a pair of support columns are provided. Ridge beams 310 and 320 are installed on the respective support columns 210 and 220.

[0019] One of the support columns 210 is lower (has a shorter height dimension) in height from the foundation 800 to the upper end than the other support column 220. For this reason, the respective spanned ridge beams 310 and 320 are horizontally installed at different height positions like stepped parallel bars. In FIGS. 1 and 2, two sets of a pair of support columns 210 and 220 are provided, and one ridge beam 310 and 320 is provided for each of the two sets of support columns 210 and 220. However, the number of sets of support columns and the number of ridge beams are examples and are not limited to these installation numbers. For example, one or three or more sets of support columns may be used to install one or three or more ridge beams. Also, three or more support columns may be grouped as one set, and one ridge beam (or a single ridge beam formed by connecting a plurality of ridge beams) may be installed for the three or more support columns.

[0020] The vertical timbers 410 and 410a are provided so as to be spanned over the ridge beams 310 and 320. Specifically, a plurality of vertical timbers 410 and 410a are installed in a state of intersecting orthogonally with respect to the ridge beams 310 and 320. The vertical timber provided at the lateral end of the carport 100 is referred to as the vertical timber 410a, and the vertical timber provided at a location other than the lateral end is referred to as the vertical timber 410a.

[0021] Since the heights (height dimensions) of the support column 210 and the support column 220 are different, the vertical timbers 410 and 410a provided on the ridge beams 310 and 320 are installed in an inclined state. For the sake of convenience of explanation, the extending direction of the vertical timbers 410 and 410a is referred to as the longitudinal direction (inclined direction), and the upper side in the longitudinal direction (inclined direction) is referred to as the upper side, and the lower side is referred to as the lower side for explanation. Also, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the extending direction of the ridge beams 310 and 320 is referred to as the lateral direction for explanation.

[0022] The vertical timbers 410 and 410a are installed at equal intervals in the lateral direction with respect to the ceiling joists 310 and 320. The vertical timbers 410 and 410a have a predetermined lateral width as described below, and the installation interval of the vertical timbers 410 and 410a (interval based on the center in the width direction) is a distance slightly longer than the lateral dimension of the solar panel member 400. Since the vertical timbers 410 and 410a have a predetermined lateral width, when the solar panel member 400 is arranged with respect to the vertical timbers 410 and 410a, the lateral ends of the solar panel member 400 (the frame members 450 described later) are respectively positioned at the ends of the adjacent vertical timbers 410 and 410a (the upper ends of the side walls 413 and 413a described later), and the solar panel member 400 is in a state of being spanned over the vertical timbers 410 and 410a.

[0023] FIG. 3(a) is a cross-sectional view showing the vertical timber 410 provided at a location other than the lateral end of the carport 100. The vertical timber 410 is arranged in a state where the hollow square column 411 is laid horizontally in the vertical direction and extended. The ends 415 of the upper surface 412 of the square column 411 are each slightly widened in the width direction, and side walls 413 extending in the extending direction of the vertical timber 410 are erected at the respective ends 415. Also, at the central portion of the upper surface 412, a pair of middle walls 414 and 414 having a T-shaped cross-section are formed so as to extend in the extending direction of the square column 411. By the side walls 413, the middle walls 414, and the upper surface 412, two groove portions M1 and M2 are formed in the vertical timber 410. Further, the interval L1 between the opposing middle walls 414 is a dimension slightly wider than the width of the head 712 of the bolt member 710 described later, and the interval L2 between the ends of the T-shaped portions of the opposing middle walls 414 is narrower than the width of the head 712 of the bolt member 710 described later and is defined to be a dimension through which the shaft portion 715 can pass.

[0024] FIG. 3(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the vertical member 410a provided at the lateral end of the carport 100. Comparing the vertical member 410a with the vertical member 410 shown in FIG. 3(a), it is different in that the side wall 413a is provided only at one end. In the vertical member 410a, the end of the solar panel member 400 is located only with respect to one side wall 413a.

[0025] The cross-sections of the opposing middle walls 414a and 414b are such that one is T-shaped (the cross-section of the middle wall 414a) and the other is reverse L-shaped (the cross-section of the middle wall 414b). This reverse L-shaped middle wall 414b also serves as a side wall. A protrusion 414c is provided on the lower side of the horizontal plane of the middle wall 414b having a reverse L-shaped cross-section. The protrusion 414c is provided at a position defining the length of the interval L1 in the space between the opposing middle walls 414a and 414b, and it is possible to accommodate the head 712 of the bolt member 710 between the opposing middle walls 414a and 414b. Also, the length of the above-described interval L2 is ensured between the end of the reverse L-shaped portion and the end of the T-shaped portion.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a rain gutter 830 is provided at the lower end of each of the vertical members 410 and 410a. The rain gutter 830 has an eaves gutter 832 installed in a state slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal, and a vertical gutter 835 connected to the end of the eaves gutter 832 for guiding rainwater vertically downward. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the eaves gutter 832 is installed so as to extend horizontally at the lower end of each of the vertical members 410 and 410a. Rainwater flowing into the groove portions M1 and M2 of each of the vertical members 410 and 410a as described later is guided to the eaves gutter 832 through the groove portions M1 and M2 due to the inclination of each of the vertical members 410 and 410a, and the rainwater flowing into the eaves gutter 832 is drained to the corner of the parking space through the vertical gutter 835.

[0027] FIG. 4(a) is a plan view showing the back surface of the solar panel member 400, and FIG. 4(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the IV-IV cross-section of FIG. 4(a). The solar panel member 400 is composed of a main body portion 430 and a frame member 450.

[0028] The main body portion 430 has a rectangular plate shape. The main body portion 430 arranges a plurality of cells on a plane and is configured by sandwiching the cells between tempered glass and a backsheet via a sealing material (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin). A cell is the minimum unit having the function as a solar cell and is configured by laminating an n-type semiconductor and a p-type semiconductor and sandwiching them with electrodes. When sunlight irradiates the panel installed on the surface, electrons with negative electricity gather in the n-type semiconductor, and holes with positive electricity gather in the p-type semiconductor, whereby one electrode becomes the positive electrode and the other electrode becomes the negative electrode. An electric current is generated by the electrodes of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and electricity is generated in the main body portion 430 of the solar panel member 400. A pair of cables 480, 480 for taking out the generated electricity are provided in the main body portion 430. In the carport 100 according to the embodiment, it is assumed that a solar panel member 400 provided with panels for receiving sunlight on both the front and back surfaces is used.

[0029] The frame member 450 is composed of four parts 450a to 450d and is respectively attached to the four sides of the main body portion 430. The frame member 450 has a frame main body portion 452 having a U-shaped cross section that fits on each side of the main body portion 430, and a leg portion 454 that extends downward from the frame main body portion 452. A bottom plate 456 is provided at the lower end of the leg portion 454, and the tip 456a of the bottom plate 456 extends slightly toward the bottom plate 456 of the frame member 450 provided on the opposite side of the main body portion 430. The ends of the parts 450a to 450d (more specifically, the ends in the frame main body portion 452, the leg portion 454, and the bottom plate 456) are notched at 45 degrees, and by abutting the notched portions, it is possible to cover the corner portion (corner) of the main body portion 430 with the frame member 450 without a gap.

[0030] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the solar panel members 400 are arranged in a plurality in the lateral direction so as to be spanned over adjacent vertical members 410, and are also arranged in a plurality in the longitudinal direction with respect to the inclined vertical members 410. FIG. 5(a) is a cross-sectional view showing the Va-Va cross section of FIG. 1, and more specifically, it is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a portion where the ends of the solar panel members 400 adjacent to each other in the lateral direction face each other. The solar panel members 400 are arranged in the lateral direction while ensuring a certain gap S1 between them and other adjacent solar panel members 400 in the lateral direction. A gasket 482a is fitted into the gap S1 from above as required.

[0031] Also, FIG. 5(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the Vb-Vb cross section shown in FIG. 1, and more specifically, it is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a portion where the ends of the solar panel members 400 adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction face each other. The solar panel members 400 are arranged while ensuring a certain gap S2 between them and other adjacent solar panel members 400 in the longitudinal direction. A gasket 482b is fitted into the gap S2 from above. The gasket 482b has a length dimension corresponding to the long dimension of the ceiling members 310 and 320. By using the long gasket 482b, the plurality of gaps S2 formed in the lateral direction can be transversely blocked by the gasket 482b, and it becomes possible to prevent rainwater and the like from entering the gap S2.

[0032] Furthermore, a water stop member 500 is installed below the solar panel member 400 so as to cover (face from below) the gap S2. FIG. 6(a) is a perspective view showing the water stop member 500, and FIG. 6(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the VI-VI cross-section of the water stop member 500 shown in FIG. 6(a). The water stop member 500 is a gutter member having a U-shaped cross-section, and is integrally formed by an inner bottom surface 510 facing the gap S2 from below, an upper side wall 530 erected on the upper side end edge of the inner bottom surface 510, and a lower side wall 550 erected on the lower side end of the inner bottom surface. The long side L3 of the water stop member 500 is defined to be shorter than the lateral length L4 of the solar panel member 400 (more specifically, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the length L4 from the inner end of the opposing part 450b to the inner end of the part 450d). Also, the long side L3 of the water stop member 500 is made to be about 4 mm to 14 mm longer than the length from one side wall 413 (413a) to the other side wall 413 (413a) of the adjacent vertical timber 410 (410a).

[0033] When the water stop member 500 is installed horizontally so as to span each of the adjacent vertical timbers 410 (410a), one end of the water stop member 500 protrudes about 2 mm to 7 mm toward the opening side of the groove portion M1 with respect to the side wall 413 (413a) of one vertical timber 410 (410a) (in an extended state), and the upper end of the side wall 413 (413a) of the vertical timber 410 (410a) abuts against the lower surface (back surface) of the inner bottom surface 510 of the water stop member 500. Similarly, the other end of the water stop member 500 protrudes about 2 mm to 7 mm toward the opening side of the groove portion M2 with respect to the side wall 413 (413a) of the other vertical timber 410 (410a) (in an extended state), and the upper end of the side wall 413 (413a) of the vertical timber 410 (410a) abuts against the lower surface (back surface) of the inner bottom surface 510 of the water stop member 500. FIG. 7(a) is an enlarged perspective view of the portion shown in VII of FIG. 2, and more specifically, is a perspective view showing a state in which the water stop member 500 is respectively spanned over both side walls 413 of the vertical timber 410.

[0034] On the upper side wall 530 of the water stop member 500, a protruding piece 560 extending in the longitudinal direction (lateral direction) is formed so as to be parallel to the inner bottom surface 510. A U-shaped groove is formed in a cross-sectional view by the protruding piece 560, the upper side wall 530, and the inner bottom surface 510. As shown in FIG. 5(b), the tip (end portion) 456a of the bottom plate 456 provided on the leg portion 454 of the frame main body portion 452 can be inserted (inserted) into this groove.

[0035] FIG. 7(b) is a perspective view showing the fastening member. As shown in FIG. 7(b), the fastening member 700 is composed of a bolt member 710 and a nut member 720. The bolt member 710 has a head 712 and a shaft portion 715, and a thread is formed on the shaft portion 715. The nut member 720 is provided with a thread groove that engages with the thread on the shaft portion 715. As already described, the bolt member 710 places the head 712 between the opposing middle walls 414 (414a, 414b) of the vertical member 410 (410a) (space with an interval L1), and the shaft portion 715 can pass through the space between the ends of the T-shaped portions on the opposing middle walls 414 (414a, 414b) (space with an interval L2). By locking the head 712 of the bolt member 710 to the middle wall 414 (414a, 414b) (T-shaped portion) of the vertical member 410 (410a) in this way, it becomes possible to fix the bolt member 710 to the vertical member 410 (410a) with the shaft portion 715 of the bolt member 710 extended upward.

[0036] Figs. 8(a) and 9(a) are perspective views showing the pressing fittings, and Figs. 8(b) and 9(b) are cross-sectional views showing the state where the pressing fittings are installed on the vertical timber and the solar panel member. The pressing fitting 600 is a member used to fix the solar panel member 400 to the vertical timber 410. In the carport 100, as the pressing fitting 600, as shown in Figs. 8(a) and 8(b), a plate-shaped pressing fitting 610 installed so as to be bridged over the laterally adjacent solar panel members 400 (frame members 450), and as shown in Figs. 9(a) and 9(b), an L-shaped pressing fitting 630 used when attaching the solar panel member 400 to the vertical timber 410a provided at the lateral end of the carport 100 are used as two types of fittings.

[0037] The plate-shaped pressing fitting 610 has a flat plate shape, and an insertion hole 612 for passing the shaft portion 715 of the bolt member 710 is provided in a substantially central portion. The flat plate shape of the plate-shaped pressing fitting 610 may be rectangular or square, but at least one side needs to have a length dimension that can abut on and bridge over the upper surfaces of the respective solar panel members 400 (frame members 450) arranged in the lateral direction.

[0038] The L-shaped pressing fitting 630 has a shape in which a flat plate is bent into an L shape. The L-shaped pressing fitting 630 is composed of a horizontal plane 632 that is horizontal when installed on the vertical timber 410a and an upright surface 634 that is in an upright state, and the lower end portion of the upright surface 634 is formed wide. The height of the upright surface 634 is set to be approximately equal to the height dimension from the upper surface of the middle wall 414b of the vertical timber 410a to the upper surface of the frame main body portion 452, or slightly higher than that height dimension when the solar panel member 400 is installed on the vertical timber 410a.

[0039] On the horizontal surface 632 of the L-shaped pressing fitting 630, an insertion hole 633 for passing the shaft portion 715 of the bolt member 710 is provided. Further, the horizontal surface 632 has a length that can contact the upper surface of the end portion of the solar panel member 400 (frame main body portion 452) installed on the vertical timber 410a when the vertical surface 634 is erected on the upper surface of the middle wall 414b of the vertical timber 410a.

[0040] The procedure for installing the solar panel member 400 on the carport 100 will be described. A plurality of vertical timbers 410, 410a are installed on the purlin timbers 310, 320 installed on the support columns 210, 220 (see Fig. 2). In this state, the head portion 712 of the bolt member 710 in the fastening member 700 is locked to the middle walls 414, 414a, 414b of the vertical timbers 410, 410a. The solar panel member 400 is arranged horizontally so as to span adjacent vertical timbers 410, 410a, and the solar panel member 400 is also arranged vertically (see Fig. 1).

[0041] In the state where the solar panel member 400 is arranged on the vertical timber 410, in the space between the horizontally adjacent solar panel members 400, as shown in Fig. 8(b), the shaft portion 715 of the bolt member 710 locked to the vertical timber 410 is located, and the tip of the shaft portion 715 protrudes above the upper surface of the solar panel member 400. Further, in the vertical timber 410a provided at the lateral end of the carport 100, as shown in Fig. 9(b), the shaft portion 715 of the bolt member 710 locked to the vertical timber 410a is located on the side of the solar panel member 400, and the tip of the shaft portion 715 protrudes above the upper surface of the solar panel member 400.

[0042] Next, the tip of the shaft portion 715 located between the adjacent solar panel members 400 is inserted into the insertion hole 612 of the plate-shaped pressing fitting 610, and further, the lower surface of the plate-shaped pressing fitting 610 is brought into contact with the upper surface of each end portion of the adjacent solar panel members 400 (the upper surface of the frame member 450), and the nut member 720 is fastened to the bolt member 710 for temporary fixing.

[0043] In the vertical timber 410a provided at the lateral end of the carport 100, the lower end of the vertical surface 634 of the L-shaped pressing fitting 630 is made to abut against the upper surface of the middle wall 414b (inverted L-shaped in cross section) of the vertical timber 410a, and with the lower surface of the end of the horizontal surface 632 abutting against the upper surface of the end of the solar panel member 400 (the upper surface of the frame member 450), the tip of the shaft portion 715 is inserted through the insertion hole 633 of the L-shaped pressing fitting 630, and the nut member 720 is fastened to the bolt member 710 for temporary fixing.

[0044] By temporarily fixing the nut member 720 to the bolt member 710, the solar panel member 400 can be made in a state where it can be slightly pushed up from below. After the temporary fixing operation of the solar panel member 400 is performed by the fastening member 700, an operation of interposing the water stop member 500 is performed between the solar panel member 400 and the vertical timber 410 (410a). As already described, the long side of the water stop member 500 is made to be approximately 4 mm to 14 mm longer than the length from one side wall 413 (413a) to the other side wall 413 (413a) of the adjacent vertical timbers 410 (410a).

[0045] When installing the water stop member 500 on the vertical timber 410, the gap S2 between adjacent solar panel members 400 in the vertical direction is blocked from the lower side by the inner bottom surface 510. The leg portions 454 of the frame member 450 in the upper solar panel member 400 and the leg portions 454 of the frame member 450 in the lower solar panel member 400 are guided between the upper side wall 530 and the lower side wall 550 of the water stop member 500. Then, the bottom surfaces (the bottom surfaces of the bottom plates 456) of the respective leg portions 454 are brought into contact with the inner bottom surface 510 of the water stop member 500. While slightly lifting the solar panel member 400 from below, one end portion (the end portion in the longitudinal direction, the end portion on the side of one vertical timber 410) of the water stop member 500 is slid into the space between one vertical timber 410 (410a) and the solar panel member 400. At this time, by sliding one end portion of the water stop member 500 2 mm to 7 mm or more inward (toward the side of the vertical timber 410 (410a)) from the side wall 413 (413a) of the vertical timber 410 (410a), the other end portion of the water stop member 500 is moved 2 mm to 7 mm or more outward (toward the side of the solar panel member 400) from the side wall 413 (413a) of the adjacent vertical timber 410 (410a).

[0046] In this state, lift the water stop member 500 to secure a gap between the other (the other adjacent in the horizontal direction) vertical timber 410 (410a) and the solar panel member 400, and slide the other end portion (the end portion on the side of the other vertical timber 410 (410a)) of the water stop member 500 into this gap. By alternately sliding the water stop member 500 horizontally in this way, both end portions of the water stop member 500 can be interposed between the respective adjacent vertical timbers 410 (410a) and the solar panel member 400 (see Fig. 7(a)). In the state where the water stop member 500 is interposed between the vertical timber 410 (410a) and the solar panel member 400, by sliding the water stop member 500 downward in the vertical direction (the inclined direction), the end portion of the bottom plate 456 provided on the leg portion 454 of the frame main body portion 452 is inserted into the U-shaped groove formed by the protruding piece 560, the upper side wall 530, and the inner bottom surface 510 of the water stop member 500, and the positioning of the water stop member 500 with respect to the solar panel member 400 is achieved (see Fig. 5(b)).

[0047] In this way, after the water stop member 500 is interposed between the vertical member 410 (410a) and the solar panel member 400 so as to block (cover from below) the gap S2 between the vertically adjacent solar panel members 400 from the bottom surface 510, the nut member 720 in the fastening member 700 is tightened further to perform final tightening. By the final tightening with the fastening member 700, the end portion of the solar panel member 400 (the upper surface of the frame member 450) is pressed by the plate-shaped pressing metal fitting 610 or the L-shaped pressing metal fitting 630, and the solar panel member 400 is attached (position-fixed) to the vertical member 410 (410a) with the water stop member 500 interposed therebetween (see FIGS. 8(b) and 9(b)).

[0048] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5(b), a gasket 482b is installed in the gap S2 between the vertically adjacent solar panel members 400. Further, as shown in FIG. 5(a), a gasket 482a is installed as necessary in the gap S1 between the horizontally adjacent solar panel members 400 at a location where the fastening member 700 and the plate-shaped pressing metal fitting 610 are not installed.

[0049] By installing the gasket 482b in the gap S2 between the solar panel members 400, the gap S2 can be effectively sealed by the gasket 482b, and rainwater can be effectively prevented from entering. Further, since the water stop member 500 is installed below the gap S2, even if rainwater enters the gap S2 from the gap or the like of the gasket 482b, the entered rainwater can be received by the water stop member 500 and guided to the groove portions M1 and M2 of the vertical member 410 (in the arrow direction in FIG. 7(a)). With this structure, rain leakage in the carport 100 can be effectively prevented.

[0050] Also, as already described, since the corners of the frame member 450 are in a state where the cutout portions at the ends of the respective parts 450a to 450d are in contact with each other, there is a risk that rainwater may seep in and cause rain leakage around the corners of the solar panel member 400. However, since the water stop member 500 is interposed and installed between the vertical members 410, 410a and the solar panel member 400, the rainwater that has seeped in at the corners of the solar panel member 400 can be received by the water stop member 500.

[0051] Furthermore, both the vertical members 410, 410a are provided with groove portions M1, M2 for draining rainwater, and the ends of the water stop member 500 are installed in a state of protruding toward the opening sides of the groove portions M1, M2. Therefore, the rainwater that has seeped in at the corners of the solar panel member 400 can be directly received by the groove portions M1, M2 of the vertical members 410, 410a. Even when the rainwater is received by the water stop member 500, it can be smoothly guided to the groove portions M1, M2 for drainage. For this reason, it becomes possible to effectively suppress rain leakage at the corners of the solar panel member 400.

[0052] Furthermore, the water stop member 500 has a role of closing (covering from below) the gap S2 formed between the vertically arranged solar panel members 400, and is attached so as to cover the leg portions 454 (bottom plates 456) of the solar panel member 400. For this reason, when looking up at the ceiling from below the carport 100, the gap S2 of the solar panel member 400 is hidden by the water stop member 500, and it becomes possible to improve the appearance. Further, since the groove portions M1, M2 are provided for the vertical members 410, 410a to guide the rainwater flowing into the water stop member 500 to the groove portions M1, M2, even when looking up at the ceiling from below the carport 100, these rainwater guide paths are not visible, and the aesthetics of the ceiling back surface are not impaired while preventing rain leakage.

[0053] The above has shown an example of the carport according to the present invention and described it in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the carport according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the carport 100 shown in the embodiments. For example, a protruding piece 560 is formed on the water stop member 500 of the carport 100, and the end portion (the tip of the bottom plate 456) of the leg portion 454 of the frame main body portion 452 is inserted (inserted) into the U-shaped groove formed by the protruding piece 560, the upper side wall 530, and the inner bottom surface 510 for positioning.

[0054] However, even when the protruding piece 560 is not provided on the water stop member 500, since the water stop member 500 is provided on the inclined vertical members 410, 410a, the upper side wall 530 of the water stop member 500 comes into contact with the end portion (the end portion of the bottom plate 456) of the leg portion 454 of the frame main body portion 452, and thus positioning can be performed.

[0055] Further, since the water stop member 500 is provided on the inclined vertical members 410, 410a, if at least the inner bottom surface 510 and the lower side wall 550 are provided with respect to the water stop member 500, the rainwater received by the water stop member 500 can be smoothly guided to the groove portions M1, M2 of the vertical members 410, 410a. Therefore, even when the upper side wall 530 is not provided on the water stop member 500, rain leakage can be effectively suppressed and the aesthetics of the ceiling surface can be maintained.

[0056] In addition, in the carport 100, the case where the vertical members 410, 410a are installed perpendicular to the roof members 310, 320 has been described. However, the vertical members 410, 410a are not necessarily limited to being installed perpendicular to the roof members 310, 320. The vertical members 410, 410a may be installed intersecting at an angle other than 90 degrees (perpendicular angle) with respect to the roof members 310, 320.

[0057] Furthermore, although the case where the panels that receive sunlight in the solar panel member 400 used for the carport 100 are installed on both sides has been shown and described as an example, the panels are not limited to those installed on both sides and may be installed on only one side.

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[0058] 100 … Carport 210, 220 … Support columns 310, 320 … Main roof members 400 … Solar panel member 410, 410a … Vertical timbers 411 … Square column (of the vertical timber) 412 … Upper surface (of the square column) 413, 413a … Side walls (of the vertical timber) 414, 414a, 414b … Intermediate walls (of the vertical timber) 414c … Projection (of the intermediate wall) 430 … Main body part (of the solar panel member) 450 … Frame member (edge part of the solar panel member) 450a~450d … Parts (edge part of the solar panel member) 452 … Frame main body part (of the frame member) 454 … Leg part (of the frame member) 456 … Bottom plate (of the frame member) 456a … Tip (end part in the leg part) of the bottom plate 480 … Cable (of the solar panel member) 482a, 482b … Gaskets 500 … Water stop member 510 … Inner bottom surface (of the water stop member) 530 … Upper side side wall (upper side standing wall) (of the water stop member) 550 … Lower side side wall (lower side standing wall, standing wall) (of the water stop member) 560 … Projection piece (of the water stop member) 600 … Pressing fitting 610 … Plate-shaped pressing fitting 612 … Insertion hole (of the plate-shaped holding fitting) 630 … L-shaped holding fitting 632 … Horizontal plane (of the L-shaped holding fitting) 633 … Insertion hole (of the L-shaped holding fitting) 634 … Upright surface (of the L-shaped holding fitting) 700 … Fastening member 710 … Bolt member (of the fastening member) 712 … Head (of the bolt member) 715 … Shaft portion (of the bolt member) 720 … Nut member (of the fastening member) 800 … Foundation (of the carport) 830 … Gutter 832 … Eaves gutter (of the gutter) 835 … Vertical gutter (of the gutter) M1, M2 … Groove portion (of the vertical timber) S1 … Gap (between the horizontally adjacent solar panel members) S2 … Gap (between the vertically adjacent solar panel members)

Claims

1. A pair of support columns, A roof member erected on the support columns, A plurality of vertical members that intersect the roof member and are installed on the roof member in a state of being inclined with respect to the horizontal, A plurality of rectangular solar panel members arranged so as to span adjacent vertical members and arranged in a plurality in the inclination direction of the vertical members, A water stop member having an inner bottom surface facing downward the gap formed between the opposing edge portions of the solar panel members adjacent in the inclination direction, and comprising: The vertical member has a groove portion for guiding water in the inclination direction, The water stop member covers the gap from below with the inner bottom surface, and the end portion on the vertical member side of the inner bottom surface is extended to the opening of the groove portion, and is interposed between the vertical member and the solar panel member. A carport characterized by the above.

2. The edge portion of the solar panel member has a leg portion extending downward, The water stop member has an upright wall erected on the lower edge portion in the inclination direction on the inner bottom surface, When the water stop member is interposed between the vertical member and the solar panel member, the upright wall is located on the lower side of the leg portion, the leg portion abuts on the inner bottom surface, and the end portions on the vertical member side of the inner bottom surface and the upright wall are extended to the opening of the groove portion. The carport according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The edge portion of the solar panel member has a leg portion extending downward, The water stop member has a lower side upright wall erected on the lower edge portion in the inclination direction on the inner bottom surface and an upper side upright wall erected on the upper edge portion, When the water stop member is interposed between the vertical timber and the solar panel member, the leg portion abuts on the inner bottom surface and is located between the upper standing wall and the lower standing wall, and the ends of the inner bottom surface, the upper standing wall and the lower standing wall on the side of the vertical timber extend to the opening of the groove portion. The carport according to claim 1, characterized in that.

4. A protruding piece is formed on the upper standing wall. By inserting the upper end portion of the leg portion between the inner bottom surface and the protruding piece, the positioning of the water stop member with respect to the solar panel member is achieved. The carport according to claim 3, characterized in that.

5. A fastening member including a bolt member having a shaft portion and a head portion with the head portion locked to the vertical timber, and a nut member screwed onto a thread provided on the shaft portion. A pressing fitting having an insertion hole through which the shaft portion can be inserted and capable of abutting on the upper surface of the edge portion of the solar panel member. And comprising. Insert the shaft portion of the bolt member locked to the vertical timber through the space on the side of the edge portion into the insertion hole of the pressing fitting, screw the nut member onto the tip of the shaft portion for temporary fastening, and after interposing the water stop member between the vertical timber and the solar panel member, tighten the temporarily fastened nut member to press the pressing fitting against the upper surface of the edge portion, thereby interposing the water stop member between the vertical timber and the solar panel member. The carport according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that.

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