Carports and carport railings

Abstract

To provide carport rails and the like that do not require the installation of rainwater receiving components, can effectively and sufficiently drain rainwater, have a simple structure with a reduced number of parts, are resistant to deformation and have high strength, and are easy to maintain. [Solution] A carport rail having a first long section, an upright section formed continuously with the first long section on one long side, an upright section formed continuously with the first long section on the other long side and longer than the upright section, a second long section located parallel to the first long section and on substantially the same plane, an upright section formed continuously with the second long section on one long side, an upright section formed continuously with the second long section on the other long side and longer than the upright section, a top section formed continuously with the upright sections formed on the first long section and the second long section and located substantially parallel to the first long section and the second long section and on different planes, and a groove formed at the top section, approximately in the center in the width direction and along the length direction, projecting toward the first long section and the second long section.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a carport and a beam for a carport.

Background Art

[0002] A carport generally includes a roof portion for protecting an automobile from rain, sunlight or the like in a predetermined parking space, a frame supporting the roof portion, and support columns installed at an installation site to support the frame. In recent years, a carport (also referred to as a "solar carport") in which the roof portion of the carport is provided with solar panels and can perform photovoltaic power generation has been proposed.

[0003] In the roof portion of the solar carport, solar panels are arranged vertically and horizontally, and waterproof performance has been ensured by interposing a rubber gasket in the gap between adjacent solar panels. However, this alone does not provide sufficient waterproof performance. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in a conventional solar carport, a plurality of rainwater receiving members 310 are provided between a solar panel (panel member) 303 and a horizontal beam (purlins) 302 that supports the solar panel (panel member) 303, so as to drain rainwater that has entered downward through the gap between adjacent solar panels 303 (see Patent Document 1). Specifically, the rainwater receiving member 310 has a mounting portion 310b placed on the horizontal beam (purlins) 302, and flow path forming portions 310a formed on both sides of the mounting portion 310b. Rainwater that has entered downward through the gap between adjacent solar panels 303 flows into the flow path forming portions 310a, and is guided by the flow path forming portions 310a to be drained.

[0004] However, in this case, multiple rainwater receiving members 310 must be fixed with bolts 307 and nuts 308 between the horizontal rafters 302 that support the solar panels (panel members) 303, which increases the number of parts, complicates the structure, and makes maintenance more difficult. Furthermore, if a large amount of rainwater enters downward through the gaps between adjacent solar panels 303 during heavy rain, the V-shaped channel forming section 310a alone is not sufficient to drain the water, resulting in problems such as rainwater falling onto the car body under the roof of the solar carport. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-595 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] Therefore, the present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems of the conventional approach and achieve the following objectives. Specifically, it aims to provide a carport and carport supports that eliminate the need for rainwater receiving members or the like between the solar panels and the horizontal supports that support them, effectively and sufficiently drain rainwater, have a simple structure with a reduced number of parts, are resistant to deformation and have high strength, and are easy to maintain. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The means to solve the aforementioned problem are as follows: <1> A first elongated portion 10d, an upright portion 10e formed on one long side of the first elongated portion 10d and continuous with the first elongated portion 10d, an upright portion 10c formed on the other long side of the first elongated portion 10d and continuous with the first elongated portion 10d and longer than the upright portion 10e, a second elongated portion 10d located parallel to and substantially on the same plane as the first elongated portion 10d, an upright portion 10e formed on one long side of the second elongated portion 10d and continuous with the second elongated portion 10d, and The carport rail is characterized by having an upright portion 10c formed to be longer than the upright portion 10e, a top portion 10a formed continuously with the upright portion 10c formed on the first long portion 10d and the upright portion 10c formed on the second long portion 10d, and located substantially parallel to the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d and on different planes, and a groove portion 10b formed substantially in the width direction of the top portion 10a and along the length direction of the top surface 10a, projecting toward the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d. The aforementioned <1> In the carport rail described above, the upright portion 10e, the first long portion 10d, the upright portion 10c, the top portion 10a, the groove portion 10b, the top portion 10a, the upright portion 10c, the second long portion 10d, and the upright portion 10e are integrally continuous. When the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d, which are located on the same plane, are installed on the vertical rail of the carport which is the installation surface, the top portion 10a is located above, so that carport roofing materials such as solar panels can be placed on the top portion 10a, and the above <1> The carport rails described above function as horizontal rails for the carport. <1> The carport rail described above has a structure in which the upright section 10e, the first long section 10d, the upright section 10c, the top section 10a, the groove section 10b, the top section 10a, the upright section 10c, the second long section 10d, and the upright section 10e are all integrally continuous with each other in a different direction (a structure having multiple bending sections). Therefore, despite being lightweight and simple in structure, it is physically resistant to deformation and has high strength, and maintenance is also easy. <1> In the carport rail described above, the groove 10b functions as the first drainage channel, the gutter-like structure formed by the upright sections 10e and 10c and the first long section 10d functions as the second drainage channel A, and the gutter-like structure formed by the upright sections 10e and 10c and the second long section 10d functions as the second drainage channel B. Therefore, there is no need to prepare separate components such as rainwater receiving members, the number of parts is reduced, and the structure is simple and easy to maintain. The aforementioned <1> In the carport battens described above, rainwater that seeps downward through gaps in the carport roofing material, such as solar panels placed on the top 10a, is guided to and drained into the groove 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel. Even if the amount of rainwater flowing into the groove 10b is excessive, the rainwater that overflows from the groove 10b is contained in the second drainage channels A and B, which are gutter-like structures located below, and is guided and drained. Therefore, even if a large amount of rainwater seeps downward through gaps between the carport roofing materials (solar panels, etc.) during heavy rain, the rainwater is effectively and sufficiently drained without causing problems such as rainwater falling onto the vehicle under the roof of the solar carport.

[0008] <2> Used as a horizontal rail in a carport, the top portion 10a abuts against the roof of the carport to support the roof, and the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d are placed on vertical rails connected to the columns of the carport, and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical rails, <1> This is the carport rail described in [the document]. The aforementioned <2> The carport battens described herein are used as horizontal battens that support the roofing material (solar panels, etc.) of the carport. The top portion 10a abuts against the roof (roofing material) of the carport to support the roof (roofing material), and the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d are placed on vertical battens connected to the columns of the carport, and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical battens. The vertical battens of the carport and the horizontal battens that function as such <2> The carport battens described above function as a support frame for the carport roof (roofing material), thus providing stable support for the carport roof (roofing material). And, the aforementioned <2> In the carport battens described above, rainwater that seeps downward through gaps in the carport roofing material, such as solar panels placed on the top 10a, is guided to and drained into the groove 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel. Even if the amount of rainwater flowing into the groove 10b is excessive, the rainwater that overflows from the groove 10b is contained in the second drainage channels A and B, which are gutter-like structures located below, and is guided and drained. Therefore, even if a large amount of rainwater seeps downward through gaps between the carport roofing materials (solar panels, etc.) during heavy rain, the rainwater is effectively and sufficiently drained without causing problems such as rainwater falling onto the vehicle under the roof of the solar carport.

[0009] <3> It comprises a support column installed on the ground, a frame connected to the support column and supporting the roof, and a roof placed on the frame, wherein the frame has vertical rails connected to the support column and horizontal rails placed on the vertical rails in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical rails, and the horizontal rails are <1> or <2> This carport is characterized by having the carport rails described above. The aforementioned <3> In the carport described above, the support columns are installed on the ground. The frame is connected to the support columns. The roof is placed on the frame. Since the frame has vertical rails connected to the support columns and horizontal rails placed on the vertical rails in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical rails, the roof is stably placed and supported on the frame. And the horizontal bar is <1> or <2> Since it is a carport rail as described above, <1> or <2> Rainwater that seeps downward through the gaps in the carport roofing material, such as solar panels, placed on the top portion 10a of the carport rails described above is guided to the groove portion 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel, and drained. Even if the amount of rainwater flowing into the groove portion 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel, is excessive, the rainwater that overflows from the groove portion 10b is contained in the second drainage channel A and the second drainage channel B, which are located below and have a gutter-like structure, and is guided and drained. Therefore, even if a large amount of rainwater seeps downward through the gaps between the carport roofing material (solar panels, etc.) during heavy rain, the rainwater is effectively and sufficiently drained without causing problems such as rainwater falling onto the vehicle under the roof of the solar carport.

[0010] <4> The roof has solar panels, <3> This is the carport described in [the document]. The aforementioned <4> The carport described above functions as a solar carport capable of generating solar power, as its roof has solar panels.

[0011] <5> The roof has a plurality of roofing materials, the plurality of roofing materials are supported by the horizontal rails, and the groove 10b of the carport rail, which is the horizontal rail, is located below the gap between adjacent roofing materials. <3> This is the carport described in [the document]. The aforementioned <5> In the carport described above, the groove 10b of the carport rail, which is the horizontal rail, is located below the gap between adjacent roofing materials. Therefore, rainwater that enters downward through the gaps in the carport roofing materials, such as solar panels placed on the top 10a of the carport rail, is guided to the groove 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel, and drained. Even if the amount of rainwater flowing into the groove 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel, is excessive, the rainwater that overflows from the groove 10b is contained in the second drainage channel A and the second drainage channel B, which are gutter-like structures located below, and is guided to drain. For this reason, even if a large amount of rainwater enters downward through the gaps between the roofing materials (solar panels, etc.) of the carport during heavy rain, the rainwater is effectively and sufficiently drained without causing problems such as rainwater falling onto the vehicle under the roof of the solar carport.

[0012] <6> The first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d of the carport rail, which is the horizontal rail, are placed on the vertical rail, <5> This is the carport described in [the document]. The aforementioned <6> In the carport described above, the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d of the carport rail, which is the horizontal rail, are placed on the vertical rail, so that the horizontal rail is stably placed on the vertical rail and supported by the vertical rail. <6> In the carport described above, the groove 10b of the carport rail, which is the horizontal rail, is located below the gap between adjacent roofing materials. Therefore, rainwater that enters downward through the gaps in the carport roofing materials, such as solar panels placed on the top 10a of the carport rail, is guided to the groove 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel, and drained. Even if the amount of rainwater flowing into the groove 10b, which functions as the first drainage channel, is excessive, the rainwater that overflows from the groove 10b is contained in the second drainage channel A and the second drainage channel B, which are gutter-like structures located below, and is guided to drain. For this reason, even if a large amount of rainwater enters downward through the gaps between the roofing materials (solar panels, etc.) of the carport during heavy rain, the rainwater is effectively and sufficiently drained without causing problems such as rainwater falling onto the vehicle under the roof of the solar carport. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, the aforementioned problems of the conventional method can be solved, eliminating the need to install rainwater receiving members or the like between the solar panels and the horizontal supports that support them, enabling effective and sufficient drainage of rainwater, and providing a carport and carport supports that have a simple structure with a reduced number of parts, yet are resistant to deformation and have high strength, and are easy to maintain. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a carport rail used in the carport of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a section of the roof portion of the carport shown in Figure 1, viewed in a cross-sectional direction parallel to the length of the vertical battens (and perpendicular to the length of the horizontal battens). [Figure 3]Fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a conventional carport provided with a rainwater receiving member. [Figure 4] Fig. 4 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state where a part of the roof portion of the carport shown in Fig. 3 is cross-sectionally viewed in a direction parallel to the length direction of the vertical crosspiece (a state cross-sectionally viewed in a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the horizontal crosspiece). [Figure 5] Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view in a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the rainwater receiving member shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the carport crosspiece of the present invention and the carport of the present invention using the same will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the carport crosspiece of the present invention used in the carport of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state where a part of the roof portion of the carport shown in Fig. 1 is cross-sectionally viewed in a direction parallel to the length direction of the vertical crosspiece (a state cross-sectionally viewed in a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the horizontal crosspiece). Although Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view, hatching indicating a cross section is omitted in Fig. 2. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and can be appropriately modified according to the purpose.

[0016] The carport beam of the present invention, as an example shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, comprises: (1) a first elongated portion 10d; (2) an upright portion 10e continuously formed on one long side of said first elongated portion 10d so as to be continuous with said first elongated portion 10d; (3) an upright portion 10c continuously formed on the other long side of said first elongated portion 10d so as to be continuous with said first elongated portion 10d and formed to be longer than said upright portion 10e; (4) a second elongated portion 10d positioned parallel to the first elongated portion 10d and substantially on the same plane as the first elongated portion 10d; (5) an upright portion 10e continuously formed on one long side of said second elongated portion 10d so as to be continuous with said second elongated portion 10d; (6) an upright portion 10c continuously formed on the other long side of said second elongated portion 10d so as to be continuous with said second elongated portion 10d and formed to be longer than said upright portion 10e; (7) a top portion 10a continuously formed with said upright portion 10c formed on said first elongated portion 10d and said upright portion 10c formed on said second elongated portion 10d, positioned substantially parallel to said first elongated portion 10d and said second elongated portion 10d and on a different plane from said first elongated portion 10d and said second elongated portion 10d; and (8) a groove portion 10b formed at a substantially center in a width direction of said top portion 10a along a length direction of said top portion 10a, protruding toward said first elongated portion 10d and said second elongated portion 10d. In other words, the carport beam of the present invention has a shape or structure in which the above (1) to (8) are integrally continuous, and has an integrally continuous shape or structure formed by the upright portion 10e, the first elongated portion 10d, the upright portion 10c, the top portion 10a, the groove portion 10b, the top portion 10a, the upright portion 10c, the second elongated portion 10d, and the upright portion 10e connected in sequence.

[0017] Since the first elongated portion 10d and the second elongated portion 10d are positioned on the same plane, the carport beam of the present invention can be stably installed by bringing the first elongated portion 10d and the second elongated portion 10d into contact with the installation surface. The carport beam of the present invention can be used for the carport of the present invention, and can be suitably used as a horizontal beam. When the installation surface is a vertical beam of the carport of the present invention, when the carport beam of the present invention is installed on the vertical beam of the carport which is the installation surface, the top portion 10a is positioned upward, so that a carport roof material such as a solar panel can be stably placed on the top portion 10a.

[0018] There are no particular restrictions on the material of the carport rails of the present invention, and they can be appropriately selected depending on the purpose. Examples include metal and fiber-reinforced plastic. Among these, iron, steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and carbon fiber reinforced plastic are preferred because they are high in strength, easy to mold, and lightweight.

[0019] The carport rails of the present invention may have a painted layer (paint film), a coating layer, etc., on their surface as needed. Furthermore, as long as (1) to (8) have an integrally continuous shape or structure, they may be formed from a single material or component, or from two or more materials or components. In the carport rail of one embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, when viewed from the side of the first long section 10d and the second long section 10d, there is a space enclosed by the upright section 10c, the top section 10a, the groove section 10b, the top section 10a, and the upright section 10c. However, in other embodiments, for example, the space may be closed or filled with other members (i.e., a solid structure may be made), or the first long section 10d may be extended toward the second long section 10d, making the first long section 10d and the second long section 10d continuous (i.e., a hollow structure may be made).

[0020] There are no particular limitations on the method for manufacturing the carport rails of the present invention, and a suitable method can be selected depending on the material. For example, if the material is metal, a bending method from a rectangular plate is preferred, and if the material is fiber-reinforced plastic, a known resin molding method is preferred.

[0021] An example of manufacturing using the bending process described above is as follows: First, a long metal plate is prepared, and one long end of the plate is used as one end of the upright portion 10e, and the plate is bent approximately 90° from the plate by the width of the upright portion 10e. Next, the remaining portion is bent approximately 90° from the first upright portion 10d, leaving the width of the first upright portion 10d. At this time, the upright portion 10e and the bent remaining plate are positioned approximately parallel to each other. Next, the plate is bent approximately 90° on the opposite side from the upright portion 10e so that the width (height) of the upright portion 10c is greater than the width (height) of the upright portion 10e, and the upright portion 10c is formed. At this time, the bent remaining plate (the plate bent approximately 90° from the upright portion 10c) and the first upright portion 10d are positioned approximately parallel to each other. Next, the remaining folded plate material (the plate material bent approximately 90° from the upright portion 10c) is bent approximately 90° in a direction parallel to the upright portion 10c so that its width is approximately the same as the width (height) of the upright portion 10c, thereby forming the top portion 10a. Then, the plate material is bent approximately 90° to the opposite side of the first long portion 10d so that its width (height) is the same as the width (height) of the upright portion 10c formed above, thereby forming the upright portion 10c. Next, the plate material is bent approximately 90° parallel to the upright portion 10c so that its width is the same as the width of the first long portion 10d formed earlier, thereby forming the second long portion 10d and the upright portion 10e. Finally, a groove 10b is formed approximately in the center of the top portion 10a and along the length direction of the top portion 10a, such that the cross-sectional shape in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the top portion 10a is an inverted triangle. By using the bending method described above, it is possible to manufacture a carport rail having a shape or structure in which the upright portion 10e, the first long portion 10d, the upright portion 10c, the top portion 10a, the groove portion 10b, the top portion 10a, the upright portion 10c, the second long portion 10d, and the upright portion 10e are consistently continuous.

[0022] The carport rail of the present invention is suitably used as a horizontal rail in a carport. When the carport rail of the present invention is used as a horizontal rail in a carport, it is preferable that the top portion 10a of the carport rail abuts against the roof of the carport and supports the roof, and that the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d are placed on vertical rails connected to the columns of the carport, and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical rails. In this case, there is no need to install rainwater receiving members or the like between the solar panel and the horizontal support beams, allowing for effective rainwater distribution. This is preferable because it reduces the number of parts, has a simple structure, and facilitates maintenance.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the carport of the present invention comprises support columns 20 installed on the ground (driven directly into the ground of the parking lot), a frame connected to the support columns and supporting the roof, and a roof (roofing material 40) placed on the frame, wherein the frame has vertical rails 30 connected to the support columns and horizontal rails 10 placed on the vertical rails in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical rails. The carport of the present invention is not particularly limited except that the horizontal rails are carport rails of the present invention, and may have the same shape, structure, size, material, etc. as known carports. There are no particular limitations on known carports, but examples include those described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2024-24616.

[0024] In the carport of the present invention, the roof has a plurality of roofing materials 40, and the plurality of roofing materials 40 are supported by the carport rails of the present invention, which are the horizontal rails 10. From the viewpoint of efficiently draining rainwater, it is preferable that the groove portion 10b of the carport rails (horizontal rails 10) is located below the gaps between adjacent roofing materials 40 (gaskets may be inserted or penetrated into these gaps, although not shown). Furthermore, it is preferable that the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d of the carport rails of the present invention, which are the horizontal rails 10, are placed on the vertical rails 30, in order to stably support the load of the roofing materials 40. In addition, it is preferable that the roof (roofing material 40) has solar panels, in order to make it a solar carport capable of generating solar power.

[0025] As described above, in the carport of the present invention, the carport rails of the present invention not only function as horizontal rails, but also function as rainwater receiving members (rainwater drainage channels) when rainwater penetrates downward through the gaps between roofing materials 40 such as solar panels (or the gaps between the gaskets and the roofing materials 40 if gaskets are inserted or penetrated into these gaps) that are placed adjacent to each other on the horizontal rails (carport rails). For this reason, there is no need to prepare separate components such as rainwater receiving members, the number of parts is reduced, the structure is simple and maintenance is easy.

[0026] In the carport of the present invention, the support columns 20 are installed on the ground, the frame is connected to the support columns 20, and the roofing material 40 is placed on the frame. The frame has vertical rails 30 connected to the support columns 20 and horizontal rails (carport rails) 10 placed on the vertical rails 30 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical rails 30, so that the roofing material 40 is stably placed and supported on the frame. Then, rainwater that seeps downward through the gaps in the roofing material (solar panels) 40 placed on the top portion 10a of the carport rail 10 of the present invention, which is a horizontal rail, is guided to the groove portion 10b, which functions as a first drainage channel, and drained. Even if the amount of rainwater flowing into the groove portion 10b, which functions as a first drainage channel, is excessive, the rainwater that overflows from the groove portion 10b is contained in the second drainage channel A (a gutter structure with the first long portion 10d as the bottom surface and the upright portions 10e and 10c as side walls) and the second drainage channel B (a gutter structure with the second long portion 10d as the bottom surface and the upright portions 10e and 10c as side walls), which are located below and are guided to drain. For this reason, even if a large amount of rainwater seeps downward through the gaps between the roofing material (solar panels) 40 of the carport during heavy rain, the rainwater is effectively and sufficiently drained without causing problems such as rainwater falling onto the car body under the roof of the solar carport.

[0027] Furthermore, the aforementioned trough-like structures, the second drainage channel A (a trough structure with the first long section 10d as the bottom surface and the upright sections 10e and 10c as side walls) and the second drainage channel B (a trough structure with the second long section 10d as the bottom surface and the upright sections 10e and 10c as side walls), not only function as drainage channels but can also function as a storage space for accommodating or arranging wiring in the case of a solar carport equipped with solar panels. In this case, it is advantageous that the wiring can be made less visible from the outside and that it is possible to prevent disconnection, deterioration, etc. of the wiring. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0028] 1 Carport 10. Horizontal rails (for carports) 10a top 10b Groove 10c Standing section 10d Long section 10e Standing section 20 pillars 30 vertical bars 40. Roofing materials (solar panels) 302 Horizontal rafters (rafters) 303 Solar panels (panel components) 310 Rainwater receiving member 310a Flow channel forming section 310b Mounting section

Claims

1. The first long section 10d, A vertical portion 10e is formed on one of the long sides of the first elongated portion 10d, and is continuous with the first elongated portion 10d. A vertical portion 10c is formed on the other long side of the first long portion 10d, continuous with the first long portion 10d and longer than the vertical portion 10e, A second elongated portion 10d is located parallel to and substantially on the same plane as the first elongated portion 10d, A vertical portion 10e is formed on one of the long sides of the second elongated portion 10d, and is continuous with the second elongated portion 10d. A vertical portion 10c is formed on the other long side of the second long portion 10d, continuous with the second long portion 10d and longer than the vertical portion 10e. The top portion 10a is formed continuously with the upright portion 10c formed on the first elongated portion 10d and the upright portion 10c formed on the second elongated portion 10d, and is located substantially parallel to the first elongated portion 10d and the second elongated portion 10d and on different planes, A groove 10b is formed approximately in the center of the width direction of the top portion 10a, and along the length direction of the top surface 10a, projecting toward the first elongated portion 10d and the second elongated portion 10d, A carport rail characterized by having the following features.

2. Used as a horizontal beam in a carport, The top portion 10a abuts against the roof of the carport and supports the roof. The first elongated portion 10d and the second elongated portion 10d are placed on vertical rails connected to the columns of the carport, and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical rails. A carport rail according to claim 1.

3. It comprises a support column installed on the ground, a frame connected to the support column and supporting the roof, and a roof placed on the frame. The frame has vertical bars connected to the support columns and horizontal bars placed on the vertical bars in a direction substantially perpendicular to the vertical bars. A carport characterized in that the horizontal rail is a carport rail according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The carport according to claim 3, wherein the roof has solar panels.

5. The roof has a plurality of roofing materials, and the plurality of roofing materials are supported by the horizontal battens, The groove 10b of the carport rail, which is the horizontal rail, is located below the gap between adjacent roofing materials. The carport according to claim 3.

6. The carport according to claim 5, wherein the first long portion 10d and the second long portion 10d of the carport rail, which is the horizontal rail, are placed on the vertical rail.

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