Awning

Abstract

To provide an awning capable of additionally attaching a functional item to a side peripheral surface of a frame body for holding a sunshade member.SOLUTION: An awning 100 includes a frame body 10 having a column 11, a beam 12, and a girder 13; a sunshade member 20 that is arranged on an upper opening surface 16 of the frame body 10 so as to be deployable and retractable; and a functional item 30 attached to at least one of the column 11, the beam 12, and the girder 13 on a side peripheral surface 15 of the frame body 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an awning, and more particularly to an awning in which optional functional items can be attached to the side peripheral surfaces of a frame body that holds a sunshade member. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, awnings that are installed on terraces, gardens, etc. in commercial facilities such as restaurants and hotels, and in homes, are known (Patent Document 1: JP 2022-145336 A). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-145336 A (Claims 1 to 4, Figure 1, etc.) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The awning disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a configuration that allows the sunshade members to be opened and closed automatically in response to changes in the weather. In recent years, there has been a demand for a configuration that allows additional functional items, such as sunshade members, to be attached to the side surfaces of the frame body that holds the sunshade members. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide an awning that allows additional functional items to be attached to the side surfaces of the frame body that holds the sunshade member.

[0006] In other words, the present invention is an awning characterized by a frame body having pillars, beams and girders, a covering body arranged so as to be unfoldable and storable on the upper opening surface of the frame body, and a functional item attached to at least one of the pillars, beams and girders on the side peripheral surface of the frame body.

[0007] This makes it possible to attach additional functional items to the side peripheral surfaces of the frame body, thereby providing an awning that is easy to use.

[0008] Furthermore, it is preferable that the functional item is attached to an auxiliary member fixed to at least one of the pillar or the beam and the girder, and it is more preferable that the auxiliary member is a partition wall or a furring strip.

[0009] As a result, even if the opening on the side circumferential surface is large, the functional item can be attached to the frame body in a stable state.

[0010] It is also preferable that a plurality of the functional items are attached to one side of the side peripheral surface, a first functional item is attached to at least one of the pillar or the beam and the girder, and a second functional item different from the first functional item is attached to each of the pillar or the beam and the girder and the first functional item.

[0011] This allows the multiple functional items attached to the side peripheral surface to reinforce each other, resulting in a more stable attachment state.

[0012] Furthermore, it is preferable that one of the functional items is a table and is arranged inside the frame body. It is also preferable that one of the functional items is a vertical lattice and is arranged in a position that provides privacy for the table. It is also preferable that one of the functional items is a roller shade and is arranged in a position that provides shade for the table. It is also preferable that one of the functional items is a transparent or translucent windbreak panel, and the height position of the upper end of the windbreak panel is at least higher than the height position of the top surface of the table top.

[0013] These features make it possible to provide an awning that is easy to use. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to attach additional functional items to the side peripheral surface of the frame body that holds the sunshade member. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the awning according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the awning in this embodiment viewed from the opposite side to FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the state in which all functional items have been removed from the awning of this embodiment. [Figure 4] 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a table frame is attached to the frame body shown in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 5] 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a table top is attached to the table frame shown in FIG. 4. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a chair is arranged in the perspective view shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a vertical lattice is disposed in the perspective view shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 8]FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which a roller shade is attached to the perspective view shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which horizontal and vertical bars of a windbreak panel are attached to the perspective view shown in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a panel material of a windbreak panel is attached to the perspective view shown in FIG. 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The awning 100 of this embodiment will be described below. In this embodiment, the directions of the arrows shown in Figure 1 will be described as front, back, left, right, up and down. The awning 100 of this embodiment has a frame body 10, a sunshade member 20 as a covering body, and a plurality of functional items 30.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the frame body 10 in this embodiment is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape by columns 11, beams 12 that span the columns 11, and girders 13. Here, the beam 12 spans two columns 11 that are erected in the front-to-rear direction (short side), and the girders 13 span two columns 11 that are erected in the left-to-right direction (longitudinal direction). The columns 11, beams 12, and girders 13 are all made of steel and are connected to each other by known methods, typically bolts and nuts. A flange portion (not shown) is formed on the bottom surface of the column 11 as a contact surface, and a weight 14 is placed on the flange portion. The weight 14 is made of known materials such as metal or concrete, and its outer surface is covered with a decorative material 14A to give it a brick-like appearance. The side periphery 15 of the frame body 10 is an open surface (see FIG. 3 ).

[0018] The sunshade member 20 is disposed on the upper opening surface 16 of the frame body 10. The sunshade member 20 comprises a hanging pipe (holding shaft) 21 suspended between opposing girders 13, sliders (not shown) attached to both ends of the hanging pipe 21 and sliding along the hanging direction of the girders 13, and a sheet-like or panel-like sunshade body 22 attached to the hanging pipe 21. The sunshade body 22 can cover or open the upper surface of the frame body 10 by moving the slider along the girders 13 using an operating unit (not shown). In this embodiment, the hanging length of the hanging pipe 21 from the girder 13 disposed in front is longer than the hanging length from the girder 13 disposed in the rear, so that rain falling on the sunshade member 20 flows from the rear to the front. A rain gutter (not shown) can also be attached to the downstream girder 13 or column 11.

[0019] The functional items 30 in this embodiment are attached to the right side surface 15A of the side peripheral surface 15 of the frame body 10. The functional items 30 in this embodiment include a table 31 as a first functional item, a vertical lattice 32 as a second functional item, a roller shade 33 as a third functional item, and a windbreak panel 34 as a fourth functional item. All of these functional items 30 are attached directly or indirectly to the columns 11 and beams 12 of the frame body 10.

[0020] In this embodiment, the table 31, which serves as the first functional item, is disposed inside the frame body 10 on the right side surface 15A. By disposing the table 31 inside the frame body 10, users inside the awning 100 can use the table 31 under the sunshade member 20 to comfortably eat, drink, read, do office work, and so on. When using the table 31, it is preferable to place a chair 31C appropriate for the height of the table 31 as needed. Furthermore, as long as the length of the table 31 spans the entire width of the right side surface 15A, it is easy to secure the table 31 to the frame body 10 and is therefore preferable in terms of strength. However, the length of the table 31 may not span the entire width of the right side surface 15A, for example, half the length of the width of the right side surface 15A.

[0021] In addition, the sunshade member 20 is stored on the right side surface 15A side. As a result, even when the sunshade member 20 is stored, at least the area above the table 31 can be covered by the sunshade member 20. This makes it possible to provide a more open space where the table 31 is placed (planar position) while eliminating the adverse effects of sunlight.

[0022] The vertical lattice 32 as the second functional item in this embodiment is disposed on the left side of the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10 when viewed from the front of the right side surface 15A. The vertical lattice 32 has a function of hiding the user of the table 31, allowing the user to use the table 31 with peace of mind.

[0023] The roll shade 33, which serves as the third functional item in this embodiment, is disposed on the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10, at the upper right side when viewed from the front. The roll shade 33 has a privacy function and a sunshade function for the user using the table 31, allowing the user to use the table 31 safely and comfortably. Furthermore, the sunshade sheet 33B of the roll shade 33 can be unrolled (deployed) and retracted from the main body 33A as needed, so the extension length can be adjusted appropriately according to the position of the sun.

[0024] The windbreak panel 34, which serves as a fourth functional item in this embodiment, is located on the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10, in the upper right portion when viewed from the front of the right side surface 15A, i.e., below the roller shade 33. By forming the windbreak panel 34 from a transparent or translucent material, it is possible to maintain brightness within the frame body 10 while still providing a windbreak function. Furthermore, by locating the windbreak panel 34 at the bottom of the right side surface 15A, it is possible to prevent wind from blowing toward the feet of a user of the table 31 and also provide privacy for the user's feet. Furthermore, by positioning the upper end of the windbreak panel 34 at a height higher than at least the height of the top surface of the table top 31B of the table 31, it is possible to prevent wind from blowing toward items placed on the table top 31B and prevent items placed on the table top 31B from being blown away by the wind.

[0025] Furthermore, combining the roll shade 33 and windbreak panel 34 vertically improves the view seen by the user compared to disposing the windbreak panel 34 across the entire height of the right side surface 15A. When the sunshade sheet 33B of the roll shade 33 is fully deployed, a gap may be formed between the lower edge of the sunshade sheet 33B and the upper edge of the windbreak panel 34. A fastener (not shown) that fastens the lower end of the sunshade sheet 33B and the upper end of the windbreak panel 34 to each other may be detachably provided on either or both of them. The operating cord (not shown) of the roll shade 33 is preferably positioned at a height that is easily reachable by the user of the table 31.

[0026] A curtain 40 is attached to the left side surface 15B of the side peripheral surface 15 of the frame body 10. Here, a curtain 40 is attached to each of the two pillars 11 erected on the left side surface 15B, and each curtain 40 attached to each pillar 11 can be drawn out from the pillar 11 to which it is attached toward the other pillar 11. A known structure can be used for this type of curtain 40, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0027] Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which all functional items 30 have been removed from the awning 100 in this embodiment. An example of a procedure for attaching the functional items 30 to the frame body 10 to which only the sunshade members 20 shown in Fig. 3 have been attached will be described. Note that the procedure for attaching the functional items 30 shown below is merely an example, and is not limited to the procedure for attaching the functional items 30 described here.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 4, a worker erects a stud 17, which serves as both a vertically extending auxiliary member and a part of the frame body 10, midway between the two pillars 11 on the right side 15A of the frame body 10. The upper end of the stud 17 is fixed to the beam 12 by a known method, and the lower end is grounded by a grounding portion formed on a flange (not shown). As is clear from FIG. 4, the stud 17 is formed thinner (with a smaller cross section) than the pillars 11, but a stud 17 with the same cross-sectional dimensions as the pillars 11 can also be used. Next, the worker attaches the table frame 31A so that it spans the two pillars 11 erected on the right side 15A. Both longitudinal ends of the table frame 31A are fixed to the pillars 11 by a known method. As in this embodiment, the intermediate portion of the table frame 31A in the longitudinal direction can also be fixed to the stud 17. By fixing the table frame 31A to a portion of the frame body 10 and the auxiliary member (the stud 17) in this way, the table frame 31A can be firmly attached to the frame body 10.

[0029] Next, as shown in Figure 5, the worker fixes the table top 31B to the table frame 31A using a known method. The right surface of the table top 31B can be fixed to the table frame 31A by abutting it against the left surfaces of the pillar 11 and the stud 17, either directly or via a spacer (not shown). At this time, the table top 31B can also be fixed to the right surfaces of the pillar 11 and the stud 17 using screws (not shown). Alternatively, notches (not shown) can be formed in the right surface of the table top 31B in alignment with the positions of the pillar 11 and the stud 17, and the table can be assembled by fitting a part of the pillar 11 and a part of the stud 17 into the notches. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a chair 31C corresponding to the table 31 has been arranged.

[0030] Next, as shown in FIG. 7 , the worker attaches vertical lattices 32 to the opening defined by the front pillar 11 and stud 17 on the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10 using a known method. The upper ends of the vertical lattices 32 are all fixed to the beams 12. Here, 15 vertical lattices 32 are arranged, but the number of vertical lattices 32 is not particularly limited. The vertical lattices 32 can also be integrated by abutting them against the top plate 31B of the table 31 directly or via a spacer (not shown) and fastening the vertical lattices 32 and the top plate 31B with screws, etc. Integrating the table 31 (first functional item) and the vertical lattices 32 (second functional item) in this way is advantageous in that it can be more firmly attached to the frame body 10.

[0031] Next, as shown in Figure 8, the worker attaches the roll shade 33 by a known method to the opening defined by the rear pillar 11 and the partition 17 on the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10. The roll shade 33 is attached with the main body 33A of the roll shade 33 abutting against the right surface of the beam 12. The amount by which the sunshade sheet 33B of the roll shade 33 is pulled out (deployed) from the main body 33A and the amount by which the sunshade sheet 33B is maintained in the pulled state are adjusted by adjusting the pulling force on an operating cord (not shown) attached to the sunshade sheet 33B. Therefore, directly fixing the main body 33A of the roll shade 33 to the beam 12 advantageously prevents the roll shade 33 from falling off during use.

[0032] Next, as shown in FIG. 9 , the worker attaches a horizontal crosspiece 34A as an auxiliary member to the lower portion of the opening defined by the rear pillar 11 and stud 17 on the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10, spanning the rear pillar 11 and stud 17. Next, the worker attaches a vertical crosspiece 34B as an auxiliary member from the longitudinal middle of the horizontal crosspiece 34A toward the ground surface. The horizontal crosspiece 34A and vertical crosspiece 34B can be attached using a known method. Next, as shown in FIG. 10 , the worker attaches a panel material 34C to the horizontal crosspiece 34A and vertical crosspiece 34B using a known method. In this way, by attaching the panel material 34C via the horizontal crosspiece 34A and vertical crosspiece 34B attached to a portion of the frame body 10 (the pillar 11 and stud 17), the windshield panel 34 can be firmly attached to the frame body 10. The windshield panel 34 can also be attached to a selective area of ​​the right side surface 15A, which is one of the side periphery surfaces 15 of the frame body 10.

[0033] Next, the worker attaches the curtain 40 to the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10 using a known method. This completes the awning 100 shown in FIG. 1. Note that, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which multiple functional items 30 (table 31, vertical lattice 32, roller shade 33, and wind protection panel 34) are attached to the right side surface 15A of the frame body 10, but this is not limitative. It is also possible to employ a configuration in which one or multiple functional items 30 are attached to one surface of the side peripheral surface 15 of the frame body 10, or a configuration in which one or multiple arbitrary functional items 30 are attached to multiple surfaces of the side peripheral surface 15.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, four types of functional items 30, namely, a table 31, a vertical lattice 32, a roller shade 33, and a windscreen panel 34, are exemplified as examples of functional items 30, but the functional items 30 are not limited to the above embodiments. For example, lighting that illuminates the interior space of the frame body 10 or a control panel for a sunshade member (neither of which are shown) can also be used as functional items 30. In this case, a configuration can be adopted in which the lighting or the control panel for a sunshade member is detachably attached to the pillars 11, beams 12, girders 13, and studs 17 by magnetic force.

[0035] In addition, in this embodiment, studs 17, horizontal bars 34A and vertical bars 34B are given as examples of auxiliary members, but the auxiliary members are not limited to these forms, and other members such as furring strips can also be used as auxiliary members.

[0036] Furthermore, it is also possible to adopt a form of awning 100 in which the above-described modified examples are arbitrarily combined with each other. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 10: Frame body 11: Column, 12: Beam, 13: Girder, 14: Weight, 15: Side surface, 15A: Right side surface, 15B: Left side, 16: Upper opening, 17: Stud 20: Sunshade material (covering body) 21: Hanging pipe, 22: Sunshade body 30: Functional items 31: Table (first functional item), 31A: Table frame, 31B: Table top, 31C:Chair 32: Vertical grid (second function item), 33: Roll shade (third functional item), 33A: Main body, 33B: Sunshade sheet, 34: Windbreak panel (fourth functional item), 34A: Horizontal bar, 34B: Vertical bar, 34C: Panel material 40: Curtain 100: Awning

Claims

1. a frame body having columns, beams, and girders; a covering body arranged on the upper opening surface of the frame body so as to be able to be deployed and housed therein; An awning characterized in that a functional item is attached to at least one of the pillars, the beams and the girders on the side peripheral surface of the frame body.

2. The awning according to claim 1, wherein the functional item is attached to an auxiliary member fixed to at least one of the pillar or the beam and the girder.

3. The awning according to claim 2, wherein the auxiliary member is a stud or a furring strip.

4. a plurality of the functional items are attached to one side of the side circumferential surface, a first functional item attached to at least one of the column or the beam and the girder; An awning as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a second functional item different from the first functional item is attached to each of the pillar or at least one of the beam and the girder and the first functional item.

5. 3. The awning according to claim 1, wherein one of the functional items is a table arranged inside the frame body.

6. The awning according to claim 5, wherein one of the functional items is a vertical lattice and is arranged in a position that conceals the table.

7. 6. The awning according to claim 5, wherein one of the functional items is a roller shade and is arranged in a position to provide shade for the table.

8. The awning according to claim 5, characterized in that any one of the functional items is a transparent or translucent windbreak panel, and the height position of the upper end of the windbreak panel is at least higher than the height position of the top surface of the table top.

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