Pipe shutter shade

Abstract

To provide a shade for a pipe shutter, capable of adding a shade function such as a screen or a sunshade without imposing a burden on the shutter structure by using an existing pipe shutter as it is. [Solution] This shade is to be attached to a pipe shutter which is constructed by arranging a series of pipe rows, with a group of multiple pipes 1 arranged horizontally and both ends connected vertically by vertical links 2, and the shade for the pipe shutter is provided with fasteners 4, 6 at the upper and lower ends of a sheet 3 which has flexibility and can be attached by weaving between the upper and lower pipes of the pipe row with a width slightly shorter than the width of the pipes 1, and which can be connected and fixed to the pipes 1.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a shade for a pipe shutter used for a garage door or the like, which enables a shade for blocking out the sun or providing privacy to be provided at low cost. [Background technology]

[0002] Shutters used for garage doors come in two types: privacy types that use foldable panels, and pipe types. Of these, pipe shutters that use pipes are shutters that have multiple rows of pipes arranged horizontally and connected vertically with vertical links, creating a continuous line of pipes running from left to right.

[0003] This pipe shutter is a type of shutter that allows the pipes to pass through smoothly and does not block views from inside or outside. Its advantages are that it is breathable and does not shake in strong winds, and it is lighter than panel shutters, so it does not put strain on the equipment when opening and closing, and it is inexpensive. On the other hand, its disadvantages are that it cannot block sunlight, there is a risk that anything smaller than the gaps in the pipes can get through and damage cars inside the garage, and information such as the type of car in the garage can be seen from outside.

[0004] By the way, when building a new garage, pipes are often used for cost reasons. However, when you actually start using it, many people feel that privacy shutters are better because of security issues such as being able to check whether your car is there or not and because they want to protect their privacy, but they are reluctant to demolish the panel shutters that they have installed and install new ones.

[0005] Therefore, it is conceivable to leave the pipe shutter as it is and add a separate sheet-shaped shutter either in front of or behind the pipe shutter to create a shutter shade.

[0006] There has also been a proposal to install shutter shades without changing the structure of the pipe shutter by fitting small panels between the pipes of the pipe shutter, which have a simple structure and can be easily retrofitted (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3165748 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] However, in a method of separately installing a sheet-like shutter shade in addition to the pipe shutter, when opening and closing the garage, not only the opening and closing operation of the pipe shutter but also the opening and closing operation of the sheet-like shutter shade is required, which is time-consuming.

[0009] In addition, the method of Patent Document 1 is a method of fitting small panels between the pipes of a pipe shutter, using the structure of the pipe shutter as it is, and does not require opening and closing operations for the shutter shade. However, the weight increases with the number of panels installed, which places an unexpected burden on the operating mechanism of the pipe shutter, making the operation heavy in the case of manual opening and closing, and putting a strain on the equipment in the case of mechanical opening and closing, causing breakdowns and shortening the lifespan. In order to make everything functionally compatible, it is necessary to redo everything, which is unavoidable in large expenses.

[0010] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a shade for a pipe shutter that can be used as is with an existing pipe shutter and can add a shading function such as privacy or sunshade without putting a strain on the shutter structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a pipe shutter that is configured so that a plurality of pipes are arranged horizontally and connected vertically at both ends with vertical links to form a continuous pipe row, and the pipe row can be freely rolled up together with the links. The pipe shutter has a width slightly shorter than the width of the pipes. Has flexibility and suppleness It is made of a long sheet and is used between the upper and lower pipes of the pipe row. Sew the front and back of the Installed 、 This is a shade for pipe shutters, characterized in that the upper and lower ends of the sheet are provided with fasteners that can be connected and fixed to a pipe.

[0012] The pipe shutter in this invention refers to a normal commercially available pipe shutter, and is a shade that is attached to an existing pipe shutter. The sheet used has flexibility and pliability that allows it to be sewn between the pipes above and below the pipe row, and is preferably made of cloth that is weather resistant enough for outdoor use, but it may also be made of synthetic resin, etc.

[0013] There are no particular limitations on the fastening devices for the upper and lower ends of the sheet, but any suitable means can be used, such as fastening bands or wrapping the sheet ends around a pipe and fastening them with hooks or the like. Effect of the Invention

[0014] As described above, according to the shade for pipe shutters of this invention, the pipe shutter that is originally installed can be used as is, and the opening and closing equipment of the pipe shutter can also be used as is, and shade functions such as privacy or sunshade can be added.

[0015] Furthermore, the sheet can be easily attached by simply fitting it into the gap above and below an existing pipe and fixing the upper and lower ends of the sheet to the pipe with fasteners.

[0016] Furthermore, since the main component is a lightweight sheet, it does not impose a burden on the installed pipe shutter or its opening and closing mechanism, and does not adversely affect the lifespan or maintenance of the pipe shutter. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] (A) is a side view showing the sunshade for pipe shutters of this invention attached to a pipe shutter, (B) is an oblique view of the upper end portion of (A), and (C) is an oblique view of the lower end portion of (A). [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view showing a state in which the sunshade for a pipe shutter of the present invention is attached to a pipe shutter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, FIGS. First, as an example of installing the shade of this invention, there is a garage that uses pipe shutters made up of multiple rows of pipes connected horizontally, each row being made up of relatively short pipe material 1 connected up, down, left and right by vertical links 2.

[0019] In the normal state of this pipe shutter, group 1 of pipes has a gap between them, so that the inside can be seen from the outside even when the garage is closed and wind and rain can also blow in. When opening the garage, group 2 of links is rolled up upwards using an appropriate known mechanism (not shown), which stores them upwards together with group 1 of pipes and opens the garage.

[0020] The shade of the present invention is attached to the pipe shutter. The main body of the shade is a long sheet 3, and since it is an outdoor shade fabric, it is preferable that it is windproof, has excellent weather resistance, is flexible and lightweight, and does not put a strain on the pipe shutter when rolled up into the shutter box.Furthermore, it is possible to use a material that has functions such as ultraviolet protection and water repellency, and is also suitable for protecting cars.

[0021] The shape of the sheet 3 has a width slightly shorter than the length of the pipes 1 between the links 2, 2 that make up the pipe shutter, and its length is slightly longer than the vertical length of the pipe shutter, as it is arranged to alternate between the front and back of multiple pipes 1.

[0022] The upper end of the sheet 3 is provided with four hooks 4 (see Figure 2) as fasteners for wrapping around and securing the pipe 1. The upper end of the sheet 3 can be fixed to the pipe 1 by wrapping the upper end of the sheet 3 around the topmost pipe 1 and then engaging the hooks 4.

[0023] In addition, at the lower end of the sheet 3, four through holes 5 reinforced around the periphery with grommets are provided as fasteners at the part where the sheet 3 is folded to a certain width and reinforced. By passing outdoor weather-resistant cable ties 6 through these through holes 5 and the pipe 1 and tightening them, the lower end of the sheet 3 can be fixed to the pipe 1.

[0024] First, before fastening the upper and lower ends of the sheet 3 with hooks 4 and bands 6, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, a long and thin fabric sheet 3 is passed between multiple pipes 1 lined up one above the other, weaving between the pipes 1 and passing alternately in front of and behind the upper and lower pipes 1, for each vertical row of pipes 1 of the pipe shutter.

[0025] The sheet 3 is passed alternately from front to back around the pipes 1 arranged vertically, and the upper end of the sheet 3 is fixed to the upper pipe 1 with a hook 4, and then the entire sheet 3 is pulled downward to remove wrinkles in the sheet 3, and then an outdoor weatherproof cable tie 6 is passed through a through hole 5 at the bottom end of the sheet 3 and the pipe 1 at the bottom end and tightened to fix the entire sheet 3.

[0026] Next, attach a separate sheet 3 to the adjacent group of pipes in the same way, so that the sheet 3 is attached to the entire surface of the pipe shutter (see Figure 2). At this time, it is possible to add design by changing the color tone or pattern of adjacent sheets 3 as shown in the figure.

[0027] Furthermore, the upper and lower ends of the sheet 3 do not necessarily have to be attached to the topmost or bottommost pipe 1 in the pipe shutter, but may be fixed with hooks 3 or bands 6 to any pipe 1 above or any pipe 1 below, respectively, as long as the purpose of privacy or sunshade is achieved.

[0028] Band 6 is suitable for outdoor use as a weather-resistant cable tie, but when even one of the bands breaks, it is time to replace all of the bands 6, and this is the only maintenance required. The cost is also extremely low. In addition to cable tie 6, stainless steel tension coil springs and other materials can also be used.

[0029] In addition, the upper end of the sheet 3 can also be fixed with the same through holes 5 and bands 6 as the lower end, rather than with hooks 4. However, for the upper end, a method using hooks 4 as shown in the figure is preferable so that the deteriorated band will not fall into the shutter box. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] 1. Pipe 2 Links 3 Sheets 4 Hook 5 Through hole 6 Bands

Claims

[Claim 1] This shade is attached to a pipe shutter which is configured so that a row of pipes is arranged continuously from left to right, with a number of pipes arranged horizontally and connected at both ends vertically with vertical links, and the row of pipes together with the links can be freely rolled up upwards. The shade for a pipe shutter is made of a long, flexible sheet with a width slightly shorter than the width of the pipes, which is attached so as to weave alternately between the front and back between the upper and lower pipes of the row of pipes, and fasteners are provided at the upper and lower ends of the sheet to connect and fix it to the pipes.

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