Support post foundation and awning device

Abstract

To make installation easier. [Solution] In a support column foundation that supports a support column of a structure at its lower end, the foundation comprises a connecting base 20 fixed to the support column 2 in a crisscross manner, and a weight 30 that extends vertically along the support column 2 in an elongated shape and is connected to the connecting base 20 from the side.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a support base placed on the ground, floor, etc. so as to support columns of anawning devices, tents, etc. at the lower end side, and an awning device provided with this support base.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in this type of invention, as described in Patent Document 1 for example, an annular weight assembly formed by combining two left and right members is stacked upward in large numbers, and a column of a structure is inserted and supported at the central portion of a weight unit composed of these numerous weight assemblies. In such a conventional structure, for example, when the structure is used outdoors where it is exposed to wind, the weight of the entire weight unit can be adjusted according to the usage environment, such as increasing the number of stacked weight assemblies.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] <00000​​​​​​​​​A support column foundation for supporting a support column of a structure at its lower end, characterized by comprising a connecting base fixed to the support column in a cross shape, and a weight extending vertically in an elongated shape along the support column and connected to the connecting base from the side. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] As described above, the present invention is configured in a way that facilitates installation. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a pergola-type awning device equipped with an example of a support post foundation according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing an example of a support column foundation according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view along the line (III)-(III) in Figure 2. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the construction of the supporting foundation. [Figure 5] Following Figure 4, this is a perspective view showing the assembly of the supporting foundation. [Figure 6] Following Figure 5, this is a perspective view showing the assembly of the supporting foundation. [Figure 7] Following Figure 6, this is a perspective view showing the assembly of the supporting foundation. [Figure 8] Following Figure 7, this is a perspective view showing the assembly of the supporting foundation. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view showing another example of the support column foundation according to the present invention. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing another example of the support column foundation according to the present invention. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing another example of the support column foundation according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a structure A using a plurality of column bases 1 according to the present invention.

[0009] The structure A includes four column bases 1 provided at intervals in the illustrated X and Y directions, a plurality of rectangular tubular columns 2 respectively supported by these column bases 1, frames 3 and 4 configured in a rectangular frame shape and spanned between the upper ends of adjacent columns 2 and 2, guide rails 5 provided on both sides inside two parallel frames 3, and a flexible sheet-like canvas 6 supported so as to be openable and closable along these guide rails on both sides. This structure A constitutes a pergola-type opening device that opens and closes the opening between the frames 3 and 3 with the canvas 6.

[0010] Four columns 2 are provided so as to correspond to the corner portions of the frames 3 and 4 arranged in a rectangular frame shape. Each column 2 is a rectangular tubular member made of a hard metal material (for example, aluminum alloy, iron, stainless steel, etc.). Each column 2 is supported by the column base 1 and stands upright substantially vertically. <00​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

[0015] The substrate 11 and the protruding column 12 are each formed of a hard metal material (for example, an aluminum alloy, iron, stainless steel, etc.), and are integrated by appropriate connecting means (for example, welding, fitting, screwing, riveting, etc.).

[0016] A plurality of connection bases 20 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction with respect to the support column 2. According to the illustrated example, connection bases 20 are provided on two opposite surfaces of the column 2 having a square column shape, respectively. Two connection bases 20 on each surface are provided at intervals in the vertical direction (see FIG. 4).

[0017] Each connection base 20 is, for example, a strip-shaped member made of an aluminum alloy, iron, stainless steel, etc., and is integrally fixed to the side surface of the support column 2 so as to intersect the support column 2 at a substantially right angle, and both end sides protrude laterally from the support column 2. The means for fixing each connection base 20 to the support column 2 may be welding, but it is also possible to use screwing, riveting, fitting, etc.

[0018] The connection base 20 may be fixed to the support column 2 in advance at a factory or the like, but it may also be fixed to the support column 2 in a post-installation manner at the installation site of the structure A or the like.

[0019] A plurality of insertion holes 21 and 22 are provided at intervals in the longitudinal direction (substantially horizontal direction) in each connection base 20. Each insertion hole 21 (or 22) is a through hole for inserting and supporting a bolt-shaped member 40 described later.

[0020] Among the plurality of insertion holes 21 and 22, some of the insertion holes 21 are provided at the overlapping portion of the connection base 20 and the support column 2 and are continuous with the holes provided in the support column 2. The connection bases 20 on both sides sandwiching the support column 2 arrange the insertion holes 21 on the same straight line. That is, a bolt-shaped member 40 described later is inserted in a skewering manner with respect to the connection bases 20, 20 on both sides and the support column 2 therebetween.

[0021] Other insertion holes 22 are provided in the portion of the connecting base 20 that protrudes from the support column 2 (see Figure 4). The connecting bases 20 on both sides of the support column 2 have insertion holes 22 aligned in the same straight line. In other words, the bolt-shaped member 40, which will be described later, is inserted in a skewer-like manner through the connecting bases 20 on both sides of the support column 2, and the weight 30 between them.

[0022] The weight 30 is a long, elongated member that is placed on the lower, immovable surface (the upper surface of the base plate 11 in the illustrated example) and extends upward along the support column 2. Multiple weights 30 are arranged around the support column 2.

[0023] More specifically, in a plan view, the weights 30 are arranged in three horizontal rows (X direction in Figure 8) and three vertical rows (Y direction in Figure 8), with the support column 2 in the center. A total of eight weights 30 are arranged in a rectangular frame surrounding the support column 2.

[0024] Each weight 30 has a long, rectangular prism shape in the vertical direction and is formed from a heavy material such as concrete. Each weight 30 is provided with a through-hole 31 for inserting a bolt-shaped member 40, at a position corresponding to the multiple through-holes 21, 22 of the connecting base 20. As illustrated in Figure 5, each weight 30 has two through-holes 31 spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0025] The bolt-shaped member 40 is a long, shaft-shaped member having male threaded portions at both ends. Washers 41 are fitted in an annular manner to both ends of the bolt-shaped member 40. Furthermore, a nut-shaped member 42 (for example, a cap nut) is screwed onto and tightened to the male threaded portion of the bolt-shaped member 40 that is outside the washer 41.

[0026] In the lateral direction (X direction in Figure 8), the bolt-shaped member 40 is inserted through the connecting bases 20, 20 on both sides, the weights 30, 30, and the central support column 2. Nut-shaped members 42 are then tightened to both ends of the bolt-shaped member 40.

[0027] Furthermore, at each end in the lateral direction (X direction in Figure 8), the bolt-shaped member 40 is inserted in a skewer-like manner through the three weights 30 and the two connecting bases 20, 20 that are aligned in the Y direction (Y direction in Figure 8). Nut-shaped members 42 are then tightened to both ends of the bolt-shaped member 40.

[0028] Then, two cover members 51 and 52 are attached to the upper surfaces of the multiple weight bodies 30. One cover member 51 and the other cover member 52 are both plate-shaped members that are roughly L-shaped in plan view, and these two are identical in shape. These two cover members 51 and 52 are combined in a rectangular frame shape in plan view, covering the upper surfaces of multiple (eight in the illustrated example) weight bodies 30 around the support column 2, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the upper end of the support column base 1.

[0029] In addition to the illustrated example, other examples include configurations in which the cover members 51 and 52 are omitted, or configurations in which, in addition to the cover members 51 and 52, cover members are provided to cover the sides of multiple weights 30.

[0030] <Regarding the assembly procedure for the support column foundation> Next, we will explain in detail the procedure for assembling the support column foundation 1 with the above configuration. First, as shown in Figure 4, the base member 10 is placed on the floor or ground, and the support column 2 is fitted in a ring shape onto the protruding column 12 of the base member 10 from above.

[0031] Next, as shown in Figure 5, four weights 30 are installed so as to overlap each of the four sides of the support column 2.

[0032] As shown in Figure 6, bolt-shaped members 40 are inserted through the weight bodies 30, 30, support columns 2, and connecting bases 20, 20, which overlap in the center in the lateral direction (X direction). Washers 41 are attached to each end of the bolt-shaped members 40, and nut-shaped members 42 are tightened to them.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, bolt-shaped members 40 are inserted through the exposed portions of the weight body 30 and connecting bases 20, 20, which are located on both sides of the support column 2 in the lateral direction (X direction).

[0034] Next, as shown in Figure 7, weights 30, 30 are installed from both sides, sandwiching the connecting bases 20, 20 that are exposed at each end in the lateral direction (X direction). At this time, the end of the bolt-shaped member 40 is inserted through each weight 30. After this, washers 41 are attached to each end of the bolt-shaped member 40, and nut-shaped members 42 are tightened.

[0035] Furthermore, the insertion hole 31 in the weight body 30 has a cylindrical counterbore portion 31a in its outer portion, and a nut-shaped member 42 is contained within this counterbore portion 31a. Then, a flanged cylindrical closing cap 43 is fitted onto the counterbore portion 31a, which contains the nut-shaped member 42, from the outside. The closing cap 43 covers the nut-shaped member 42 and the counterbore portion 31a, improving the aesthetic appearance of the side surface of the weight body 30, but it can be omitted.

[0036] Next, as shown in Figure 8, cover members 51 and 52 are attached to the upper surfaces of the multiple weight bodies 30 surrounding the support column 2. These cover members 51 and 52 are fixed immovably to the upper surfaces of the multiple weight bodies 30 by appropriate fastening means (for example, screws, rivets, fitting, etc.).

[0037] <Effects and Effects> Therefore, with the above-described configuration of the support column foundation 1 and structure A, there is no need to stack disc-shaped weights as in the conventional technology, making installation easy, and furthermore, it has a good aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, as explained below, the weight of the support column foundation 1 and the arrangement of the multiple weights 30 in the planar direction can be easily changed.

[0038] <Regarding changes in weight> For example, to increase the weight of the support base 1, multiple weights 30 can be stacked laterally, as shown in the support base 1a in Figure 9. In this way, the weights 30 are increased laterally, so the height dimension of the support base 1 remains unchanged. Furthermore, in this support column foundation 1a, the dimensions of the base plate 11 and bolt-like members 40, etc., are increased in accordance with the overall dimensions of the increased number of weights 30.

[0039] Furthermore, if the weight of the support base 1 is to be reduced, although this is not shown in the diagram, the number of weights 30 in the support base 1 with the above configuration can be reduced. In this case, the size and shape of the base plate 11, the length and number of the connecting base 20 and bolt-like members 40, etc., should be appropriately changed according to the number and arrangement of the weights 30.

[0040] <Regarding changes to the arrangement of the weights> The support bases 1b and 1c shown in Figures 10 and 11 are examples in which the arrangement of multiple weights 30 has been changed to avoid interference with existing structures or for design reasons.

[0041] In the support base 1b shown in Figure 10, the support columns 2 and multiple weights 30 are arranged in a roughly square shape in plan view, with the support column 2 positioned near one corner. In this support base 1b, the multiple weights 30 are integrally connected to the connecting base 20 and the support column 2 by bolt-like members 40 and nut-like members 42, etc., which are inserted through the base. In this support column base 1b, the arrangement of the base plate 11, the arrangement and number of connecting bases 20, etc., are appropriately modified compared to the support column base 1.

[0042] In the support base 1c shown in Figure 11, the support columns 2 and multiple weights 30 are arranged in a roughly square shape in plan view, with the support columns 2 positioned near one side. In this support base 1c, the multiple weights 30 are integrally connected to the connecting base 20 and the support column 2 by bolt-like members 40 and nut-like members 42, etc., which are inserted through the base. In this support column base 1c, the arrangement of the base plate 11 and the number of connecting bases 20 have been appropriately modified compared to the support column base 1 described above.

[0043] <Regarding other variations>

[0044] According to the above embodiment, the bolt-shaped member 40 is a member having male threaded portions on both ends. However, another example of the bolt-shaped member 40 is a bolt having a male threaded portion on one end and a head on the other end, and the nut-shaped member 42 is screwed onto the male threaded portion of this bolt.

[0045] According to the above embodiment, in one preferred example, the connecting base 20 and the weight 30 are connected by a bolt-shaped member 40 and a nut-shaped member 42 inserted through them. However, other examples include a configuration in which the tip of a bolt that passes through the weight 30 is screwed into the connecting base 20, a configuration in which the weight 30 is connected to the connecting base 20 by a rivet, or a configuration in which the weight 30 is fitted to the connecting base 20 from the side. Connection means other than those shown can also be applied.

[0046] According to the above embodiment, as a preferred example, each cone 30 is formed in the shape of a rectangular prism with a substantially square cross-section. However, other examples of the cone 30 include a rectangular prism with a substantially rectangular cross-section, a triangular prism, a hexagonal prism, or other polygonal prism shapes.

[0047] According to the above embodiment, in one preferred example, the upper surface of the substrate 11 of the base member 10 is used as a stationary surface to receive the lower end of the weight 30. However, in another example, the base member 10 can be omitted, and the lower end of the weight 30 can be supported by a stationary surface such as the ground or floor.

[0048] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations described above, and can be modified as appropriate without altering the essence of the invention.

[0049] <Summary> As described above, the above embodiment discloses the following invention. (1) A support column foundation for supporting a support column of a structure at its lower end, characterized by comprising a connecting base fixed to the support column in a cross shape, and a weight extending vertically along the support column and connected to the connecting base from the side (see Figures 2 to 11). (2) The support foundation according to (1) (see Figures 2 to 11) is characterized in that the weight is placed on the lower fixed surface. (3) The support column foundation according to (2) (see Figures 2 to 11), characterized in that a base member having the immovable surface is connected to the lower end of the support column. (4) A support base according to any one of (1) to (3) (see Figures 2, 3, 5 to 11), characterized in that multiple weights are provided surrounding the support column. (5) The aforementioned weight is formed in a prismatic shape extending in the vertical direction, as described in any of (1) to (4) above (see Figures 2, 3, 5 to 11). (6) A support foundation according to any one of (1) to (5) (see Figures 2, 3, 6 to 11), comprising a bolt-shaped member that penetrates the connecting base and the weight, and a nut-shaped member that is screwed onto the end side of the bolt-shaped member, wherein the connecting base and the weight are connected by tightening the nut-shaped member. (7) An awning device equipped with a support post foundation as described in any of (1) to (6) (see Figure 1). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0050] 1,1a,1b,1c Pillar foundation 2 pillars 3 frames 5 Guide rails 6 canvases 10 Base member 11 circuit boards 12 Pillar 20 Connection base 30 Pyramid 31 Through hole 40 Bolt-shaped member 42 Nut-shaped member 51 Cover component 52 Cover component A structure

Claims

1. In a support column foundation that supports a structural column at its lower end, A support column foundation characterized by comprising a connecting base fixed to the support column in a cross shape, and a weight extending in an elongated manner in the vertical direction along the support column and connected to the connecting base from the side.

2. The support foundation according to claim 1, characterized in that the weight is placed on the lower, immovable surface.

3. The column foundation according to claim 2, characterized in that a base member having the immovable surface is connected to the lower end of the column.

4. The column foundation according to claim 1, characterized in that multiple weights are provided surrounding the column.

5. The column foundation according to claim 1, characterized in that the weight is formed in a prismatic shape extending in the vertical direction.

6. The support foundation according to claim 1, further comprising a bolt-shaped member that penetrates the connecting base and the weight, and a nut-shaped member that is screwed onto the end side of the bolt-shaped member, wherein the connecting base and the weight are connected by tightening the nut-shaped member.

7. An awning device comprising a support column foundation according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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