Carport Facilities

Abstract

To provide a carport facility capable of preventing an automobile from being soiled even if mud splashes due to rainfall and having an anti-theft function. [Solution] Raindrop reflectors 5 are provided around the parking surface 3 of the carport, and the raindrop reflectors 5 can be raised or lowered freely relative to the ground. When raised, they can surround the body of a car C parked in the carport P. When raised, the raindrop reflectors 5 are inclined so that the upper end of the raindrop reflector is closer to the body of the car than the lower end. When raised, the raindrop reflectors 5 block mud and other particles splashed by raindrops, preventing the car from becoming dirty. When lowered, the raindrop reflectors 5 can freely enter and exit the carport P.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a carport facility. More specifically, the present invention relates to a carport facility that can prevent automobiles from being soiled by mud splashes during heavy rain. [Background technology]

[0002] Common carport configurations include a cantilever roof, in which one side of the roof material is supported by multiple pillars, and a double-supported roof, in which both sides of the roof material are supported by multiple pillars. One example of a carport with a special structure is the carport described in Patent Document 1, which has improved weatherproofing during rainfall. This carport uses multiple openable roof panels 1 that can be expanded or contracted to cover the entire roof, allowing rain and snow to fall off.

[0003] All of these carports are based on the idea of ​​using a roof to protect against rain, and no measures are taken to prevent raindrops that fall on the ground around the carport from splashing onto the car body and soiling it. In addition, none of the carports themselves have an anti-theft function. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2001-81990 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a carport facility which can prevent automobiles from being soiled even when mud is splashed on them due to rainfall, and which has an anti-theft function. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The carport facility of the first invention is provided with a raindrop reflector around the parking surface of the carport, and the raindrop reflector can be freely raised / lowered relative to the ground. In the raised state, The raindrop reflector is inclined so that the upper end of the raindrop reflector is closer to the body of the vehicle than the lower end when the raindrop reflector is in the upright state, and is provided with a stopper that holds the raindrop reflector in the upright state, and a locking device that prevents the raindrop reflector from being released from the upright state. Characterized by 。 Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the first invention, This has the following effects: a) When the raindrop reflector is in the upright position, it blocks mud splashed by raindrops, preventing the car from getting dirty. When the raindrop reflector is in the down position, the car can freely enter and exit the carport. b) The raindrop reflector is tilted upright, so it bounces raindrops away from the car, preventing them from sticking to the car. Highly effective . c) The stopper can hold the raindrop reflector in an upright position, so that the raindrop reflector will not fall over even in strong winds and rain, and can protect the car from wind and rain. d) If the locking device prevents the raindrop reflector from being released from its upright position, the car cannot be taken out of the carport, thus providing an anti-theft function. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a carport facility A according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the carport facility A shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a side view of the carport facility A shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Next, a carport facility A according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. The carport facility A of the present invention comprises a carport P and a raindrop reflector 5. The carport P shown in the figure is a cantilever type in which one side of the roof 1 is supported by a pillar 2, but it may also be a double-support type in which both sides of the roof 1 are supported by pillars 2. In the following embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a carport P in which a roof 1 is cantilever-supported by two supports 2 will be described.

[0010] (One embodiment) In the carport P, the area of ​​the roof 1 projected downward is a concrete parking surface 3. The car C is parked on this parking surface 3. In this case, the top surface of the car C is covered by the roof 1.

[0011] Raindrop reflectors 5 are provided at positions surrounding the periphery of a car C parked on the parking surface 3 of the carport P. The raindrop reflector 5 is attached to the ground so that it can stand up or fall down freely. The ground here includes the side edge of the parking surface 3 of the carport P and the part that protrudes outward from this side edge. The ground here is preferably concrete, but it may be left as it is. To install the raindrop reflector 5 on earth, a concrete foundation can be used appropriately.

[0012] In the illustrated example, the raindrop reflector 5 is provided at a position surrounding all four sides of the body of the car C, but this is not limited thereto. For example, it may be provided surrounding three or two sides, or only on one side. However, if an anti-theft function is to be provided, the raindrop reflector 5 must be provided on the front of the car C when parked. It is also preferable to provide a raindrop reflector 5 on the rear of the car C. It is desirable to provide two raindrop reflectors 5 on each side of the car C to prevent damage to the body of the car, but in a situation where a wall is close to one side of the carport P, it is also possible to provide the raindrop reflector 5 on the side without the wall.

[0013] The raindrop reflector 5 is installed so that it can be raised or lowered freely. In order to make it possible to raise or lower it freely, one of the hinges 6 is attached to the lower edge of the raindrop reflector 5, and the other is fixed to the concrete foundation or the parking surface 3 via an appropriate metal fitting. In this way, the posture can be changed between the standing position shown by the solid lines in each figure and the lying position shown by the dashed lines. It is preferable to provide a stopper 7 to hold the raindrop reflector 5 in the upright position. There are no particular limitations on the shape or structure of the stopper 7, and any type can be used, but in the illustrated example, it is a block-shaped stopper that the raindrop reflector 5 on its outer side hits to stop the inclination.

[0014] When the raindrop reflector 5 is in an upright position against the stopper 7, it is tilted so that its upper end is closer to the body of the car than its lower end. This angle of inclination is arbitrary, but it should be an angle sufficient to bounce the falling rain outwards when viewed from inside the carport P. Specifically, an angle between 5° and 30° can be given as an example. 2 and 3, when the raindrop reflector 5 is erected and inclined toward the car C, it reflects the falling raindrops away from the car C. In addition, it can reflect not only raindrops falling vertically from the sky, but also raindrops blowing diagonally from above with the wind.

[0015] When the raindrop reflector 5 is in the down position, it is laid horizontally. The direction of the down position is the outside as seen from the inside of the carport P, as shown by the dashed line in each drawing. When it is down on the outside, it does not interfere with the entrance and exit of cars, allowing them to enter and leave the carport freely.

[0016] It is desirable to provide a locking device that prevents the raindrop reflector 5 from being released from the upright state. There are no particular limitations on the mechanism of the locking device, and any mechanism that can be locked and unlocked with a key can be used. For example, it is possible to connect the raindrop reflector 5 and the stopper 7 with a suitable metal fitting and to attach a lock to the metal fitting so that it cannot be removed.

[0017] (Other embodiments) In the illustrated embodiment, the raindrop reflector 5 is laid down toward the outside of the carport P, but it is also possible to lay down the raindrop reflector 5 toward the inside of the carport P. In this case, it is preferable to install the raindrop reflector 5 at a sufficient distance from the car C so as not to interfere with the entrance of the car C.

[0018] In the illustrated embodiment, the raindrop reflector 5 is installed so as to stand up inside the outer edge of the roof 1 of the carport P. In this arrangement, the raindrop reflector 5 is close to the car C, so that the car can be protected from damage caused by raindrops and mud splashes even when the wind is strong. However, the raindrop reflector 5 can also be placed outside the position shown in the figure. For example, it can be placed at a position roughly coincident with the outer edge of the roof 1 of the carport P. In this case, raindrops falling outside the roof 1 can be reflected outward.

[0019] The present invention also includes a carport facility using a portable raindrop reflector 5. If the raindrop reflector 5 is composed of a large main plate and a small auxiliary plate, and the edges are joined together with hinges, the raindrop reflector 5 can be made to be openable and closable. When parking, the main plate is stood upright and the auxiliary plate is placed horizontally so that the wheels of car C can step on it. This prevents damage to car C and helps prevent theft. [Industrial Applicability]

[0020] The carport facility A of the present invention can be used for both personal and commercial purposes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] A Carport facilities P Carport C car 5 Raindrop reflector 6 Hinge 7 Stopper

Claims

[Claim 1] Raindrop reflectors are installed around the parking surface of the carport. The raindrop reflector can be freely raised and lowered with respect to the ground, and when raised, the raindrop reflector is inclined so that the upper end of the raindrop reflector is closer to the body of the automobile than the lower end of the raindrop reflector; A stopper is provided to hold the raindrop reflector in an upright position, A locking device is provided to prevent the raindrop reflector from being released from its upright position. A carport facility characterized by:

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