Canopy and method of manufacturing the same

Abstract

To provide eaves capable of enhancing the designability of the eaves or a building.SOLUTION: Eaves (20) protruding from an outer surface (2 or 3) above an opening (12 or 14) formed on an outer surface of a skeleton of a building (1) include: a frame (30) fixed to the outer surface (2 or 3) and protruding from the outer surface (2 or 3); an upper-stage soffit board (65) mounted below the frame (30) on the outside of the opening (12 or 14) and near a tip of the frame (30); and a lower-stage soffit board (78 or 88) located on the side of the opening (12 or 14) from the upper-stage soffit board (65), adjacent to the upper-stage soffit board (65), mounted below the frame (30), arranged at a position lower than that of the upper-stage soffit board (65), and partially entering the opening (12 or 14).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an eaves and a method for manufacturing the same.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a building eaves attached above an entrance or window of a building for the purpose of blocking rainwater and sunlight. This eaves is an assembled product composed of three members, namely a mounting member, a tip member, and a cover member. The mounting member has an L shape. The base end of the mounting member is attached to the building body, and the mounting member extends outdoors therefrom. The base end of the tip member is joined to the tip of the mounting member, and the tip member extends beyond the mounting member therefrom. The cover member covers the mounting member from above. The thickness of the eaves on the tip side of the eaves is determined by the thickness of the tip member, and the thickness of the eaves on the base end side of the eaves is determined by the thickness from the lower surface of the mounting member to the upper surface of the cover member. The thickness of the eaves on the base end side of the eaves is thinner than the thickness of the eaves on the tip side of the eaves. Since the tip member is plate-shaped, the tip member is thin, and the eaves lacks a visually substantial feeling. In order to improve the visually substantial feeling of the eaves, if the tip member becomes thick, the thickness of the eaves on the tip side of the eaves also becomes thick, so the clumsiness of the eaves becomes noticeable.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an eaves that can enhance the design property of the eaves or the building.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The reference numerals shown in the following parentheses are referred to in FIGS. 1 to 27.

[0006] To solve the above problems, according to claim 1, An overhang (20) extending from the outer surface (2 or 3) above an opening (12 or 14) formed on the outer surface of the building (1), On the opening (12 or 14) A frame (30) is fixed to the outer surface (2 or 3) and extends outward from the outer surface (2 or 3), An upper soffit board (65) is attached below the frame (30) on the outside of the opening (12 or 14) and near the tip of the frame (30), A lower soffit board (78 or 88) is located adjacent to the upper soffit board (65) in the direction of the opening (12 or 14), attached below the frame (30), positioned lower than the upper soffit board (65), and partially entering the opening (12 or 14), An awning (20) is provided, characterized by having the following features.

[0007] According to claim 1 as described above, the lower soffit board (78 or 88) is adjacent to the upper soffit board (65) toward the opening (12 or 14) from the upper soffit board (65), and the lower soffit board (78 or 88) is positioned lower than the upper soffit board (65). Therefore, the thickness of the portion of the canopy (20) corresponding to the upper soffit board (65) can be made thinner than the thickness of the portion corresponding to the lower soffit board (78 or 88). Since the portion corresponding to the upper soffit board (65) is mainly visible from the outside, making the thickness of the portion corresponding to the upper soffit board (65) thinner than the thickness of the portion corresponding to the lower soffit board (78 or 88) reduces the clunkiness of the canopy (20) and contributes to improving the design of the canopy (20). Because the lower soffit board (78 or 88) partially extends into the opening (12 or 14), the portion corresponding to the lower soffit board (78 or 88) appears as part of the building's (1) structure, making the thickness of that portion less noticeable. This eliminates the clunky appearance of the canopy (20) and enhances its design. The fact that the canopy (20) appears to be integrated with the building's (1) structure enhances the design of the building (1).

[0008] According to claim 2, The canopy (20) according to claim 1, A roof board (45) is mounted on the frame (30) and slopes downward toward the tip of the frame (30). An awning (20) is provided, characterized by having the following features.

[0009] According to claim 2 as described above, the fact that the roof sheathing (45) is attached on top of the frame (30) contributes to improving the appearance of the eaves (20) in a sense of solidity.

[0010] According to claim 3, The canopy (20) according to claim 1, The frame (30) is provided with a suspension member (70 or 80) hanging down from it. The lower soffit board (78 or 88) is attached to the lower end of the hanging member (70 or 80). An awning (20) characterized by the above is provided.

[0011] According to claim 3 as described above, the lower soffit board (78 or 88) is attached to the lower end of the hanging member (70 or 80) that hangs down from the frame (30), so that the lower soffit board (78 or 88) is positioned lower than the upper soffit board (65). Therefore, the thickness of the portion corresponding to the upper soffit board (65) can be made thinner than the thickness of the portion corresponding to the lower soffit board (78 or 88).

[0012] According to claim 4, The canopy (20) according to claim 3, The structure is equipped with a ceiling suspension member (75) that hangs down from the lower surface of the slab (15) of the structure inside the structure, The lower soffit board (78) is attached to the lower end of the ceiling suspension member (75). An awning (20) characterized by the above is provided.

[0013] According to Claim 4 as described above, since the lower eaves ceiling board (78) is attached to the lower end of the hanging member (75) hanging down from the lower surface of the slab (15) of the building body inside the building body, the lower eaves ceiling board (78) will be disposed at a position lower than the position of the upper eaves ceiling board (65). Therefore, the thickness of the portion corresponding to the upper eaves ceiling board (65) can be made thinner than the thickness of the portion corresponding to the lower eaves ceiling board (78 or 88).

[0014] According to Claim 5, The eaves (20) according to Claim 4, wherein the lower eaves ceiling board (78) is joined to the edge of the slab (15) and extends from the outside of the building body into the building body along the lower surface of the beam (10) of the building body provided above the opening (12). There is provided an eaves (20) characterized by the above.

[0015] According to Claim 5 as described above, the lower eaves ceiling board (78) covers the beam (10) of the building body from below. Therefore, the protrusion below the beam (10) is not visible, and the design property of the building (1) is improved.

[0016] According to Claim 6, The eaves (20) according to Claim 5, wherein the lower eaves ceiling board (78) is erected at a position deep inside the building body from the opening (12) and extends up to the upper end of the partition portion (6) with an opening and closing body that partitions the outdoors and the indoors. There is provided an eaves (20) characterized by the above.

[0017] According to Claim 6 as described above, since the lower eaves ceiling board (78) extends up to the upper end of the partition portion (6), it seems to have an integral feeling with the partition portion (6). This contributes to the design property of the building (1).

[0018] According to Claim 7, The eaves (20) according to Claim 3, The frame (30) projects from the outer surface (2) forming the edge of the slab (15) of the housing body that constitutes the floor of the inner balcony (9) above the opening (12). The lower eaves ceiling board (88) stands inside the opening (12) and reaches up to the upper end of the partition part (8) with an opening and closing body that separates the outdoors and indoors. A roof eaves (20) characterized by this is provided.

[0019] According to claim 7 as described above, since the frame (30) projects from the outer surface (3) forming the edge of the slab (15), the upper surface of the roof eaves (20) appears as if the floor of the inner balcony (9) extends outward. This contributes to an improvement in the sense of openness in the inner balcony (9). Since the lower eaves ceiling board (88) reaches up to the upper end of the partition part (8), the roof eaves (20) and the partition part (8) appear to have an integrated feeling. This contributes to the design property of the building (1).

[0020] According to claim 8, The roof eaves (20) according to any one of claims 3 to 7, where the frame (30) has a horizontal flange (33c), where the suspension member (70 or 80) has a hook (71 or 81) at the upper end, and the upper end of the suspension member (70 or 80) is fixed to the flange (33c) by a bolt - nut fastening body (72) after the hook (71 or 81) is hooked on the flange (33c). A roof eaves (20) characterized by this is provided.

[0021] According to claim 9, A manufacturing method of the roof eaves (20) according to claim 8, installing the frame (30) on the outer surface (2 or 3), before attaching the suspension member (70 or 80) to the frame (30), attaching a hanging plate (90 or 95) to the front surface of the suspension member (70 or 80). After attaching the hanging plate (90 or 95) to the hanging member (70 or 80), the hanging member (70 or 80) is temporarily fastened to the flange (33c) by hooking the hook (71 or 81) onto the flange (33c). The upper end of the suspension member (70 or 80) is fixed to the flange (33c) by the bolt and nut fastener (72), Before or after attaching the suspension member (70 or 80) to the frame (30), the lower eaves board (78 or 88) is attached to the lower end of the suspension member (70 or 80). A method for manufacturing an awning (20) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0022] According to claim 8 or 9 as described above, when attaching the hanging plate (90 or 95) to the suspension member (70 or 80), the suspension member (70 or 80) has not yet been attached to the flange (33c) of the frame (30), making the attachment of the hanging plate (90 or 95) easier. The suspension member (70 or 80) is temporarily fastened to the flange (33c) by hooking the hook (71 or 81) onto the flange (33c), and the upper end of the suspension member (70 or 80) can be easily fixed with the bolt and nut fastener (72).

[0023] According to claim 10, A method for manufacturing the canopy (20) according to claim 9, After attaching the suspension members (70 or 80) to the frame (30), the upper soffit board (65) is attached below the frame (30). A method for manufacturing an awning (20) is provided, characterized by the above.

[0024] According to claim 10 as described above, the upper soffit board (65) does not interfere with the work of fixing the upper end of the suspension member (70 or 80) with the bolt and nut fastener (72). [Effects of the Invention]

[0025] This invention contributes to improving the design of eaves or buildings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0026] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the southeast corner of the first and second floors of the building and its surrounding area. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a floor plan showing the layout of the roof sheathing. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a plan showing the layout of the soffit boards. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view along the line IV-IV shown in Figure 2. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line VV shown in Figure 2. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view along the line VI-VI shown in Figure 2. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a plan view of the metal frame. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a plan view of the upper base material. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a plan view of the joist hanger and joist. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a side view of the upper end of the suspension member. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a side view of the upper end of the suspension member in a modified example. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is an explanatory diagram of one step in the manufacturing of an awning. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is an explanatory diagram of the process that follows the process shown in Figure 12. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is an explanatory diagram of the process that follows the process shown in Figure 13. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is an explanatory diagram of the process that follows the process shown in Figure 14. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is an explanatory diagram of the process that follows the process shown in Figure 15. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is an explanatory diagram of the process that follows the process shown in Figure 16. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line IV-IV during the process shown in Figure 17. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line VV during the process shown in Figure 17. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a vertical cross-sectional view along the line VI-VI during the process shown in Figure 17. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line IV-IV during a process that follows the steps shown in Figures 17-20. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line IV-IV during a subsequent process in Figure 21. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line VV during a process following the steps shown in Figures 17 to 20. [Figure 24] Figure 24 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line VV during a subsequent process in Figure 23. [Figure 25] Figure 25 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line IV-IV during a subsequent process in Figure 24. [Figure 26] Figure 26 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line VV during a subsequent process in Figure 24. [Figure 27] Figure 27 is a vertical cross-sectional view along line VI-VI during a subsequent process in Figure 24. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. The features and technical effects of the embodiments will be understood from the following detailed description and drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the examples in the drawings, as the drawings are provided for illustrative purposes only.

[0028] <1. Overview of the building and canopy> Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the southeast corner of the first and second floors of building 1 and its surrounding area. Figure 2 is a plan view showing the top surface of the canopy 20 installed on building 1. Figure 2 mainly shows the arrangement of the roof sheathing boards 45 of the canopy 20. Figure 3 is a plan view showing the bottom surface of the canopy 20. The area shown by Figures 2 and 3 is the southeast corner of building 1 and its surrounding area. Figure 3 mainly shows the arrangement of the soffit boards 65, 78, and 88 of the canopy 20. In Figure 3, the soffit boards 78 and 88 are patterned, while the soffit board 65 is not, so that they can be distinguished from the soffit boards 78 and 88. Figure 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view along the line IV-IV shown in Figure 2. Figure 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view along the line VV shown in Figure 2. Figure 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view along the line VI-VI shown in Figure 2. Hereinafter, the bottom surface of the canopy 20 will be referred to as the soffit surface.

[0029] Building 1 has multiple floors. The structure of at least the first floor of Building 1 is made of reinforced concrete or steel-reinforced concrete in a wall-type or rigid frame structure. The structure of all floors of Building 1 may be made of reinforced concrete or steel-reinforced concrete. The structure of the lower floors of Building 1 may be made of reinforced concrete or steel-reinforced concrete, and the structure of the upper floors may be made of wood.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, the first entrance 5 is located on the east side of the building structure on the first floor. The partition 6 separating the outdoors and indoors at the first entrance 5 is set back from the outer surface 2 of the east side of the building structure. The partition 6 is a curtain wall, joinery, or sliding window sash with an opening and closing mechanism such as a door or glass shoji screen. The second entrance 7 is located on the south side of the building structure on the first floor, and the partition 8 separating the inside of the second entrance 7 from the outdoors is set back from the outer surface 3 of the south side of the building structure. The partition 8 is a curtain wall, joinery, or sliding window sash with an opening and closing mechanism such as a door or glass shoji screen. An inner balcony 9 is located on the south side of the building structure on the second floor and is positioned above the second entrance 7. Note that the directions of outer surfaces 2 and 3 are not limited to east and south, respectively, but may be other directions. The directions described below will also be changed to match the directions of outer surfaces 2 and 3.

[0031] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the structure of building 1 has a reinforced concrete exterior wall 11 erected along the east face of the first floor. The exterior wall 11 has an opening 12 at a location corresponding to the first entrance 5. The structure of building 1 has a reinforced concrete or steel-reinforced concrete beam 10 extending north-south along the east face between the first and second floors. The beam 10 is installed above the exterior wall 11, and the upper end of the exterior wall 11 is joined to the beam 10. The exterior wall 11 and the beam 10 form the east face of the structure of building 1. The partition 6 is erected at a position slightly inward from the beam 10 within the structure. The structure of building 1 has a reinforced concrete exterior wall 13 erected along the south face of the first floor. The eastern end of the exterior wall 13 is joined to the southern end of the exterior wall 11. The exterior wall 13 has an opening 14 at a location corresponding to the second entrance 7. The structure of building 1 has a horizontally extending reinforced concrete slab 15 between the first and second floors. The eastern end of slab 15 is joined to beam 10. The southeast and southeast corners of slab 15 are joined to the upper ends of exterior walls 11 and 13, and an opening 14 in exterior wall 13 is located below the southern end of slab 15. The structure of building 1 has a reinforced concrete rising section 16 that rises from the southern end of slab 15. This southern end of slab 15, rising section 16, and exterior wall 13 form the southern face of the structure of building 1. The southern ends of slab 15 and rising section 16 are set back further north than the southern face of exterior wall 13, and the opening 14 extends upward from the southern edge of the underside of slab 15. The southern part of slab 15 forms the floor of inner balcony 9. The partition section 8 is erected at a position slightly further outdoors than the southern end of the slab 15 and the rising section 16, and slightly further indoors than the southern face of the exterior wall 13.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the canopy 20 extends from above the first entrance 5, over the southeast corner of the structure, and over the second entrance 7, and is installed on the outer surfaces 2 and 3 of the east and south sides of the structure. Therefore, when viewed from above, the canopy 20 is installed in an L-shape. The canopy 20 extends eastward from the outer surface 2 of the east side, extends southward from the outer surface 3 of the south side, and extends southeastward from the southeast corner.

[0033] As shown in Figure 4, the eaves surface of the canopy 20, specifically the portion 21 above the first entrance 5, has a step. The portion of the canopy 20 closer to the tip is the upper surface 22, and the remaining portion is the lower surface 23. The upper surface 22 is positioned higher than the underside of the beam 10, while the lower surface 23 is positioned lower than the underside of the beam 10. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the lower surface 23 extends along the underside of the beam 10 from the outside of the structure through the opening 12 on the east side to the inside of the structure. The height of the lower surface 23 is set to the height of the ceiling 5a of the first entrance 5. The tip of the canopy 20 is also called the nose.

[0034] As shown in Figure 5, the eaves surface of the canopy 20, specifically the portion 24 above the second entrance 7, has a step. The portion of the canopy 20 closer to the tip is the upper surface 25, and the remaining portion is the lower surface 26. The upper surface 25 is positioned higher than the underside of the beam 10, and the lower surface 26 is positioned lower than the underside of the beam 10. As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the lower surface 26 extends from the outside of the structure to the inside of the opening 14. The height of the lower surface 26 is set to the height of the ceiling 7a of the second entrance 7.

[0035] As shown in Figure 6, there are no steps on the eaves surface of the canopy 20, except for the portion 21 above the first entrance 5 and the portion 24 above the second entrance 7, in the portion 27 of the canopy 20.

[0036] <2. Canopy Configuration> As shown in Figures 2 to 6, the canopy 20 comprises a metal frame 30, upper base material 40, roof sheathing board 45, top surface finishing material 46, fascia base material 50, fascia board 55, fascia finishing materials 56, 57, upper joists 60A, 60B, 60C, upper soffit board 65, first suspension member 70, ceiling suspension anchor 75, first lower joist support 76, first lower joist 77, first lower soffit board 78, first drop board 90, first finishing material 91, second suspension member 80, second lower joist support 86, second lower joist 87, second lower soffit board 88, second drop board 95, and second finishing material 96.

[0037] Figure 7 is a plan view of the metal frame 30. As shown in Figure 7, the metal frame 30 is a lattice-like framework. The metal frame 30 is made of a metal such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The metal frame 30 is fixed to the outer surfaces 2 and 3 of the building structure, extending from above the first entrance 5, over the southeast corner of the building 1, and over the second entrance 7, and also extends horizontally from the outer surfaces 2 and 3.

[0038] As shown in Figures 4 to 7, the metal frame 30 has multiple cantilevers 31, multiple nose bracing members 32, multiple cross bracing members 33, and multiple auxiliary cross bracing members 34.

[0039] The cantilever 31 is made of a metal such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The cross-sectional shape of the cantilever 31 is H-shaped. The cantilever 31 is fixed to the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3 of the structure by anchors. Specifically, the cantilever 31 is fixed to the beam 10, outer wall 11, outer wall 13, or slab 15. These cantilevers 31 are arranged at the same height and spaced apart in the horizontal direction. The cantilever 31 extends horizontally from the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3 of the structure. The anchors can be either embedded anchors or post-installed anchors.

[0040] The nose bridging member 32 is made of a metal such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The nose bridging member 32 is horizontally installed between the ends of the cantilevers 31, and both ends of the nose bridging member 32 are fixed to the ends of the cantilevers 31 by bolt and nut fasteners.

[0041] The crossbar 33 is made of a metal such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The crossbar 33 is installed horizontally between the cantilevers 31 at a position between the tip and base of the cantilever 31, and both ends of the crossbar 33 are fixed to the cantilever 31 by bolt and nut fasteners. The crossbar 33 is grooved. That is, the crossbar 33 has a web 33a, an upper flange 33b and a lower flange 33c, with the web 33a provided parallel to the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3, the upper flange 33b extending from the upper end of the web 33a toward the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3, and the lower flange 33c extending from the lower end of the web 33a toward the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3. In the front part of the inner balcony 9, two parallel crossbars 33 are installed between the cantilevers 31, and in the other parts, one crossbar 33 is installed between the cantilevers 31.

[0042] The auxiliary bracing member 34 is made of a metal such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The auxiliary bracing member 34 is horizontally installed between the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3 of the frame and the bracing member 33. One end of the auxiliary bracing member 34 is fixed to the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3 of the frame by an anchor and bracket, and the other end of the auxiliary bracing member 34 is fixed to the bracing member 33 by a bolt and nut fastener. The anchor can be either an embedded anchor or a post-installed anchor.

[0043] Figure 8 is a plan view of the upper sheathing material 40. As shown in Figure 8, the upper sheathing material 40 is a lattice-shaped frame structure. The upper sheathing material 40 is made of wood. The upper sheathing material 40 is installed on top of the metal frame 30, extending from above the first entrance 5, over the southeast corner of building 1, and above the second entrance 7. The upper sheathing material 40 slopes downward toward the eaves.

[0044] As shown in Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 8, the upper base material 40 has purlins 41 and rafters 42 made of wooden square bars. The purlins 41 are mounted on the metal frame 30 parallel to the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3. In particular, the purlins 41 are fixed to the cantilever 31 of the metal frame 30 by brackets. In the front part of the inner balcony 9, three purlins 41 are provided parallel to each other, and in the other parts, two purlins 41 are provided parallel to each other. The height from the top surface of the cantilever 31 to the top surface of the purlins 41 decreases in the order toward the eaves end. The rafters 42 are joined to the purlins 41 so as to be perpendicular to the purlins 41. In the joint between the rafters 42 and the purlins 41, either the rafters 42 or the purlins 41 may prevail. The rafters 42 slope downward toward the eaves end.

[0045] As shown in Figures 2 and 4-6, the roof sheathing 45 is made of wooden plywood. The roof sheathing 45 is attached to the upper surface of the upper underlayment 40 and slopes downward toward the eaves. The area enclosed by the purlins 41 and rafters 42 of the upper underlayment 40 is closed off by the roof sheathing 45.

[0046] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the top surface finishing material 46 is attached to the roof decking 45. A waterproof sheet may also be placed between the roof decking 45 and the top surface finishing material 46.

[0047] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the nose fascia members 50 are made of wooden square rods. Multiple nose fascia members 50 are attached in a vertical position to the nose end of the eaves of the metal frame 30 (i.e., the nose connecting members 32) by brackets and screws. These nose fascia members 50 are arranged laterally at intervals.

[0048] The fascia board 55 is made of wooden plywood. The fascia board 55 is attached to the front surface of the fascia base material 50 in an upright position relative to the horizontal plane. The fascia board 55 is stretched between these fascia base materials 50, covering the area between them.

[0049] The upper end of the fascia board 55 is separated from the eaves edge end of the roof sheathing board 45. The fascia finishing material 56 covers the gap between the upper end of the fascia board 55 and the eaves edge end of the roof sheathing board 45. The fascia finishing material 56 and the top finishing material 46 overlap at the eaves edge end of the upper base material 40, and the overlapping portion is fixed to the eaves edge end of the upper base material 40 with screws or the like. The fascia finishing material 56 is also attached to the surface of the fascia board 55.

[0050] Figure 9 is a plan view of the upper furring strips 60A, 60B, and 60C. As shown in Figures 4 to 9, the upper furring strips 60A, 60B, and 60C are made of light gauge steel (LGS) or wooden square bars. The upper furring strip 60A is fixed to the lower end of the fascia framing material 50 with screws, etc. The upper furring strip 60A is installed horizontally between the lower ends of the fascia framing material 50 and is provided parallel to the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3 of the structure. The upper furring strip 60B is fixed below the cantilever 31 with screws and brackets, etc. The upper furring strip 60B is installed horizontally between the cantilever 31 and is provided parallel to the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3 of the structure. The upper furring strip 60C is fixed below the cantilever 31 with screws and brackets, etc. The upper furring strips 60C are horizontally installed between the cantilevers 31 and are also provided parallel to the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3 of the structure. There are no upper furring strips 60C above the first entrance 5 and at the end of the inner balcony 9. The upper furring strips 60A, 60B, and 60C are arranged at intervals in order from the nose toward the outer surface 2 or outer surface 3. These upper furring strips 60A, 60B, and 60C are positioned at the same height.

[0051] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, the upper soffit board 65 is made of gypsum board or wooden plywood. The upper soffit board 65 is attached to the underside of the upper joists 60A, 60B, and 60C and is installed horizontally. The upper surfaces 22 and 25 of the upper part 21 of the first entrance 5 and the upper part 24 of the second entrance 7 are formed by the underside of the upper soffit board 65. The soffit surfaces of the parts 27 other than the upper part 21 of the first entrance 5 and the upper part 24 of the second entrance 7 are formed by the underside of the upper soffit board 65.

[0052] The end of the upper soffit board 65 on the canopy side is separated from the lower end of the fascia board 55. The fascia finishing material 57 covers the gap between the lower end of the fascia board 55 and the end of the upper soffit board 65 on the canopy side. The fascia finishing material 57 overlaps the fascia finishing material 56 on the surface of the fascia board 55 and is attached to the surface of the fascia board 55.

[0053] As shown in Figure 4, the first suspension member 70 is made of a metal such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The first suspension member 70 hangs down from the metal frame 30 in the upper part 21 of the first entrance 5. The upper end of the first suspension member 70 is fixed to the cross member 33 of the metal frame 30. This fixing will be described in detail with reference to Figure 10. The first suspension member 70 has a hook 71 at its upper end. The first suspension member 70 is temporarily fixed to the cross member 33 by hooking the hook 71 onto the lower flange 33c of the cross member 33. Furthermore, the upper end of the first suspension member 70 abuts against the lower surface of the lower flange 33c, and a bolt and nut fastener 72 tightens the upper end of the first suspension member 70 against the lower surface of the lower flange 33c, thereby fixing the upper end of the first suspension member 70 to the lower flange 33c by the bolt and nut fastener 72. Note that, as shown in Figure 11, the hook 71 does not necessarily have to be provided at the upper end of the first suspension member 70.

[0054] As shown in Figure 4, the first hanging board 90 is made of wooden plywood. The first hanging board 90 is attached to the front of the first suspension member 70 in an upright position relative to the horizontal plane. The first hanging board 90 is stretched between these first suspension members 70 and covers the area between them. The upper end of the first hanging board 90 abuts against the rear end of the upper soffit board 65. The gap between the upper end of the first hanging board 90 and the rear end of the upper soffit board 65 may be sealed with a waterproofing material. Side panels may be attached to the sides of the first suspension members 70 on both sides.

[0055] As shown in Figure 4, the upper end of the ceiling anchor 75 is fixed to the slab 15 in the upper part 21 of the first entrance 5, and the ceiling anchor 75 hangs down from the lower surface of the slab 15. The first lower joist support 76 is made of lightweight steel frame or wooden square bar. As shown in Figures 4 and 9, the first lower joist support 76 is installed horizontally along the lower surface of the beam 10 between the lower end of the first suspension member 70 and the lower end of the ceiling anchor 75. The first lower joist support 76 extends along the lower surface of the beam 10 from the outside of the beam 10 through the opening 12 on the east side to the inside of the beam 10. The first lower joist 77 is made of lightweight steel frame or wooden square bar. The first lower joist 77 is installed horizontally along the lower surface of the beam 10 between the lower surfaces of the first lower joist support 76 and is also provided parallel to the outer surface 2 of the structure. The first lower joists 77 are arranged at intervals from the outside of the beam 10, through the opening 12 on the east side, to the inside of the beam 10. These first lower joists 77 are positioned at the same height. Alternatively, instead of the first lower joists 77 being joined to the underside of the first lower joist supports 76, either the first lower joists 77 or the first lower joist supports 76 may prevail and be joined together, with the first lower joists 77 and the first lower joist supports 76 positioned at the same height.

[0056] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first lower soffit board 78 is made of gypsum board or wooden plywood. The first lower soffit board 78 is attached to the underside of the first lower joist 77. The first lower soffit board 78 is adjacent to the upper soffit board 65 on the east side towards the opening 12. The first lower eaves panel 78 extends horizontally from the outside of the structure through the opening 12 on the east side to the inside of the structure. The edge of the first lower eaves panel 78 may be attached to the upper end of the partition 6 of the first entrance 5. The lower surface 23 of the upper part 21 of the first entrance 5 is formed by the lower surface of the first lower eaves panel 78.

[0057] The end of the first lower eaves board 78 on the canopy side is separated from the lower end of the first hanging board 90. The first finishing material 91 covers the gap between the end of the first lower eaves board 78 on the canopy side and the lower end of the first hanging board 90. The first finishing material 91 is also attached to the front surface of the first hanging board 90.

[0058] The second suspension member 80 hangs from the metal frame 30 in the upper part 24 of the second entrance 7. The upper end of the second suspension member 80 is fixed to the crossbar 33 of the metal frame 30, just as the first suspension member 70 is fixed to the crossbar 33 of the metal frame 30.

[0059] As shown in Figure 5, the second hanging board 95 is made of wooden plywood. The second hanging board 95 is attached to the front of the second suspension member 80 in an upright position relative to the horizontal plane. The second hanging board 95 is stretched between these second suspension members 80 and covers the area between them. The upper end of the second hanging board 95 abuts against the rear end of the upper soffit board 65. The gap between the upper end of the second hanging board 95 and the rear end of the upper soffit board 65 may be sealed with a waterproofing material.

[0060] As shown in Figures 5 and 9, the second lower joist support 86 is made of a lightweight steel frame or wooden square bar. The second lower joist support 86 is installed horizontally between the lower ends of the second suspension members 80. The second lower joist support 86 extends perpendicularly to the outer surface 3 from outside the south-facing opening 14 to inside the opening 14. The second lower joist 87 is made of a lightweight steel frame or wooden square bar. The second lower joist 87 is installed horizontally between the lower surfaces of the second lower joist support 86 and is also provided parallel to the outer surface 3 of the structure. The second lower joist 87 is arranged at intervals from outside the south-facing opening 14 to inside the opening 14. These second lower joists 87 are arranged at the same height. Alternatively, instead of the second lower joist 87 being joined to the underside of the second lower joist support 86, either the second lower joist 87 or the second lower joist support 86 may prevail and be joined together, with the second lower joist 87 and the second lower joist support 86 being positioned at the same height.

[0061] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the second lower soffit board 88 is made of gypsum board or wooden plywood. The second lower soffit board 88 is attached to the underside of the second lower joist 87. The second lower soffit board 88 is adjacent to the upper soffit board 65 from the upper soffit board 65 toward the south-facing opening 14. The second lower soffit board 88 extends horizontally from the outside of the structure to the inside of the south-facing opening 14. The edge of the second lower soffit board 88 may be attached to the upper end of the partition 8 of the second entrance 7. The lower surface 26 of the upper part 24 of the second entrance 7 is formed by the underside of the second lower soffit board 88.

[0062] The end of the second lower eaves board 88 on the canopy nose side is separated from the lower end of the second hanging board 95. The second finishing material 96 covers the gap between the end of the second lower eaves board 88 on the canopy nose side and the lower end of the second hanging board 95. The second finishing material 96 is also attached to the front of the second hanging board 95. Side panels may also be attached to the sides of the second suspension members 80 on both sides.

[0063] <3. How to make an awning> The method for manufacturing the canopy 20 will be explained below. The order of the following steps (1) to (17) may be changed. Some of the following steps (1) to (17) may be performed in parallel.

[0064] (1) Assembly of the metal frame As shown in Figure 12, multiple cantilevers 31 are erected against the outer surfaces 2 and 3 of the building structure, and these cantilevers 31 are fixed to the outer surfaces 2 and 3 of the building structure. At this time, the cantilevers 31 are adjusted to a horizontal position. Next, as shown in Figure 13, the ends of the nose bridging members 32 are connected to the ends of adjacent cantilevers 31, thereby installing the nose bridging members 32 between the ends of the cantilevers 31. Next, as shown in Figure 14, the ends of the crossbars 33 are connected to adjacent cantilevers 31, and the crossbars 33 are erected between the cantilevers 31. In addition, auxiliary crossbars 34 are erected horizontally between the crossbars 33 and the outer surfaces 2 and 3 of the structure.

[0065] (2) Assembly of upper base material Next, as shown in Figure 15, the purlins 41 of the upper base material 40 are positioned parallel and horizontal to the outer surfaces 2 and 3 on the metal frame 30, and the purlins 41 are fixed to the cantilever 31 of the metal frame 30 with brackets. Furthermore, the rafters 42 of the upper base material 40 are sloped downward toward the eaves end, and the rafters 42 are connected to the purlins 41. This completes the assembly of the lattice-shaped upper base material 40. Alternatively, the upper base material 40 may be partially assembled on the ground, and then the assembled parts may be lifted and attached to the metal frame 30, and these assembled parts may be connected.

[0066] (3) Laying of roof boards Next, as shown in Figure 16, the roof sheathing board 45 is attached and fixed to the upper surface of the upper base material 40.

[0067] (4) Installation of fascia base material and upper rafter Next, as shown in Figures 17 to 20, multiple nose base materials 50 are positioned vertically and attached to the nose connecting material 32 of the metal frame 30, and these nose base materials 50 are arranged horizontally at intervals.

[0068] Next, the upper joist 60A is placed horizontally between the lower ends of the fascia framing 50, and the upper joist 60A is fixed to the lower end of the fascia framing 50. Next, the upper joists 60B and 60C are placed between the cantilevers 31, and the upper joists 60B and 60C are fixed to the underside of the cantilevers 31. The upper joists 60A, 60B, and 60C can be installed at any time before the upper soffit board 65 is installed.

[0069] (5) Installation of fascia board Next, the fascia board 55 is positioned upright relative to the horizontal plane, and the fascia board 55 is placed between the front surfaces of the fascia base material 50, and the fascia board 55 is attached and fixed to the front surfaces of these fascia base material 50 with screws or the like.

[0070] (6) Installation of the first hanging board Next, as shown in Figure 21, the first hanging plate 90 is placed across the front surfaces of the first suspension members 70 on the ground and secured to the front surfaces of the first suspension members 70 with screws or the like. The side plates are also secured to the sides of the first suspension members 70 with screws or the like.

[0071] (7) Installation of the first suspension member Next, the first suspension member 70, the first hanging plate 90, and the side plate assembled in (6) above are lifted up inside or near the opening 12 on the east side, and the hook 71 provided on the upper end of the first suspension member 70 is hooked onto the lower flange 33c of the cross member 33. This temporarily fastens the first suspension member 70 to the cross member 33. Note that if the hook 71 is not provided on the upper end of the first suspension member 70, it is not necessary to hook the hook 71 onto the lower flange 33c of the cross member 33. Next, the upper end of the first suspension member 70 is abutted against the lower surface of the lower flange 33c, and the upper end of the first suspension member 70 is tightened against the lower surface of the lower flange 33c with a bolt and nut fastener 72. Alternatively, after fixing the upper end of the first suspension member 70 to the lower flange 33c as in this process, the first hanging plate 90 and the side plate may be fixed to the first suspension member 70 as in step (6) above.

[0072] (8) Installation of the first ceiling joist support and the first ceiling joist Next, as shown in Figure 22, the upper end of the ceiling suspension anchor 75 is fixed to the lower surface of the slab 15 near the opening 12 on the east side, and the ceiling suspension anchor 75 is suspended from the slab 15. Next, the first lower joist support 76 is placed along the underside of the beam 10 between the lower end of the first suspension member 70 and the lower end of the ceiling suspension anchor 75, and the first lower joist support 76 is fixed to the lower end of the first suspension member 70 and the lower end of the ceiling suspension anchor 75. Next, the first lower joist 77 is positioned parallel to the outer surface 2 of the structural frame, and the first lower joist 77 is stretched along the lower surface of the beam 10 between the lower surfaces of the first lower joist supports 76, thereby fixing the first lower joist 77 to the lower surface of the first lower joist supports 76.

[0073] (9) Attachment of the first lower eaves board Next, the first lower eaves board 78 is attached to the underside of the first lower ceiling joist 77.

[0074] (10) Installation of the first finishing material The first finishing material 91 is used to cover the gap between the eaves edge of the first lower soffit board 78 and the lower end of the first hanging board 90, and the first finishing material 91 is attached to the front surface of the first hanging board 90 and fixed in place.

[0075] (11) Installation of the second hanging board Next, as shown in Figure 23, the second hanging plate 95 is placed across the front surfaces of the second suspension members 80 on the ground and secured to the front surfaces of the second suspension members 80 with screws or the like. The side plates are also placed across the sides of the second suspension members 80 and secured to the sides of the second suspension members 80 with screws or the like.

[0076] (12) Installation of the second suspension member Next, the second suspension member 80, the second hanging plate 95, and the side plate assembled in (11) above are lifted up inside or near the south-facing opening 14, and the hook 81 provided on the upper end of the second suspension member 80 is hooked onto the lower flange 33c of the cross member 33. This temporarily fastens the second suspension member 80 to the cross member 33. Note that if the hook 81 is not provided on the upper end of the second suspension member 80, it is not necessary to hook the hook 81 onto the lower flange 33c of the cross member 33. Next, the upper end of the second suspension member 80 is abutted against the lower surface of the lower flange 33c, and the upper end of the second suspension member 80 is tightened against the lower surface of the lower flange 33c with a bolt and nut fastener. Alternatively, after fixing the upper end of the second suspension member 80 to the lower flange 33c as in this process, the second hanging plate 95 and the side plate may be fixed to the second suspension member 80 as in step (11) above.

[0077] (13) Installation of the second veranda support and the second veranda Next, as shown in Figure 24, the second lower joist support 86 is positioned so that it extends perpendicularly to the outer surface 3 from outside the south-facing opening 14 to the inside of the opening 14, and the second lower joist support 86 is placed between the lower ends of the second suspension members 80, thereby fixing the second lower joist support 86 to the lower end of the second suspension member 80. Next, the second lower joist 87 is positioned parallel to the outer surface 3 of the building structure, and the second lower joist 87 is placed between the lower surfaces of the second lower joist supports 86, thereby fixing the second lower joist 87 to the lower surface of the second lower joist supports 86. The installation of the second lower joist support 86 and the second lower joist 87 may be carried out before step (12). In this case, the assembly consisting of the second lower joist support 86, the second lower joist 87, the second suspension member 80, the second hanging board 95, and the side board is installed below the metal frame 30 by step (12).

[0078] (14) Attachment of the second lower eaves board Next, the second lower eaves board 88 is attached to the underside of the second lower ceiling joist 87. The installation process for the second lower joist support 86, the second lower joist 87, and the second lower soffit board 88 may be carried out before the process in (12) above. In this case, the assembly consisting of the second lower soffit board 88, the second lower joist support 86, the second lower joist 87, the second suspension member 80, the second hanging board 95, and the side board is installed under the metal frame 30 by the process in (12).

[0079] (15) Installation of the second finishing material Next, the second finishing material 96 is used to cover the gap between the eaves edge end of the second lower soffit board 88 and the lower end of the second hanging board 95, and the second finishing material 96 is also attached to the front surface of the second hanging board 95 and secured in place. The installation process for the second finishing material 96, the second lower joist support 86, the second lower joist 87, and the second lower eaves board 88 may be carried out before process (12). In this case, the assembly consisting of the second finishing material 96, the second lower eaves board 88, the second lower joist support 86, the second lower joist 87, the second suspension member 80, the second hanging board 95, and the side board is installed under the metal frame 30 by process (12).

[0080] (16) Attachment of the upper eaves board Next, as shown in Figures 25 to 27, the upper soffit board 65 is attached to the underside of the upper joists 60A, 60B, and 60C. Since the installation of the upper soffit board 65 is carried out after steps (9) and (12), the upper soffit board 65 does not interfere with the installation of the suspension members 70 and 80 in step (9) or (12).

[0081] (17) Installation of finishing materials Next, the fascia finishing material 57 is used to cover the gap between the lower end of the fascia board 55 and the fascia edge of the upper soffit board 65, and the fascia finishing material 57 is attached to the surface of the fascia board 55. Next, the fascia finishing material 56 is covered by the gap between the upper end of the fascia board 55 and the fascia side end of the roof sheathing board 45, and the fascia finishing material 56 is partially overlapped with the fascia finishing material 57 and the fascia board 55, and the overlapping portion of the fascia finishing materials 56 and 57 is fixed to the fascia board 55 with screws or the like. Next, the top finishing material 46 may be attached and fixed onto the roof sheathing board 45, and the top finishing material 46 may be partially overlapped with the nose finishing material 56 at the nose end face of the upper base material 40, and these overlaps may be fixed to the nose end face of the upper base material 40.

[0082] <4. Summary> (1) The first lower eaves panel 78 is adjacent to the upper eaves panel 65 in the direction of the opening 12, and the first lower eaves panel 78 is positioned lower than the upper eaves panel 65. As a result, the thickness of the part of the canopy 20 corresponding to the upper eaves panel 65 can be made thinner than the thickness of the part corresponding to the first lower eaves panel 78. Since the part corresponding to the upper eaves panel 65 is mainly visible from the outside, making the thickness of the part corresponding to the upper eaves panel 65 thinner than the thickness of the part corresponding to the first lower eaves panel 78 reduces the clunkiness of the canopy 20 and contributes to improving the design of the canopy 20. If the upper eaves panel 65 were positioned at the same height as the first lower eaves panel 78, the entire canopy would be thick and look clunky, but this canopy 20 does not have that disadvantage. The same can be said for the upper part 24 of the second entrance 7 as for the upper part 21 of the first entrance 5.

[0083] (2) Because the first lower eaves panel 78 is partially incorporated into the opening 12, the portion corresponding to the first lower eaves panel 78 appears as part of the building structure 1, and the thickness of the portion corresponding to the lower eaves panel 78 is not easily visible. This eliminates the clunky appearance of the canopy 20 and enhances its design. The fact that the canopy 20 appears to be integrated with the building structure 1 enhances the design of the building 1. The same can be said for the upper portion 24 of the second entrance 7 as for the upper portion 21 of the first entrance 5.

[0084] (3) The fact that the roof sheathing boards 45 are attached to the metal frame 30 via the upper base material 40 contributes to improving the appearance of the canopy 20 in terms of its substantial feel.

[0085] (4) The first lower eaves panel 78 is attached to the lower end of the first suspension member 70 that hangs down from the metal frame 30, so that the first lower eaves panel 78 is positioned lower than the upper eaves panel 65. Therefore, the thickness of the part corresponding to the upper eaves panel 65 can be made thinner than the thickness of the part corresponding to the first lower eaves panel 78. Thus, the clunky appearance of the canopy 20 is eliminated, and the canopy 20 has a high design quality. The same can be said for the upper part 24 of the second entrance 7 as for the upper part 21 of the first entrance 5.

[0086] (5) The first lower eaves panel 78 is attached to the lower end of a ceiling anchor 75 that hangs down from the underside of the structural slab 15 inside the structural frame, so that the first lower eaves panel 78 is positioned lower than the upper eaves panel 65. Therefore, the thickness of the part corresponding to the upper eaves panel 65 can be made thinner than the thickness of the part corresponding to the first lower eaves panel 78. Thus, the clunky appearance of the canopy 20 is eliminated, and the canopy 20 has a high design quality.

[0087] (6) Since the first lower eaves panel 78 extends from the outside of the building structure to the inside of the building structure along the underside of the beam 10 of the building structure, the beam 10 is covered and hidden by the first lower eaves panel 78. As a result, the protrusion of the beam 10 downwards is not visible, and the design of the building 1 is improved.

[0088] (7) Since the first lower eaves board 78 extends to the upper end of the partition section 6, the canopy 20 and the partition section 6 appear to be integrated. This contributes to the design of the first entrance 5 of building 1.

[0089] (8) On the outside of the inner balcony 9, the metal frame 30 protrudes from the outer surface 3 that forms the edge of the slab 15, so that the upper surface of the canopy 20 appears as if the floor of the inner balcony 9 extends outwards. This contributes to improving the sense of openness in the inner balcony 9.

[0090] (9) Since the second lower eaves board 88 extends to the upper end of the partition section 8, the canopy 20 and the partition section 8 appear to be integrated. This contributes to the design of the second entrance 7 of building 1.

[0091] (10) When fabricating the canopy 20, the hanging plates 90 and 95 are attached to the suspension members 70 and 80, but the suspension members 70 and 80 have not yet been attached to the flange 33c of the metal frame 30, so the work of attaching the hanging plates 90 and 95 to the ground is easy.

[0092] (11) When manufacturing the canopy 20, the hooks 71 and 81 are attached to the flange 33c, thereby temporarily fastening the suspension members 70 and 80 to the flange 33c, which makes it easy to fix the upper ends of the suspension members 70 and 80 with bolt and nut fasteners.

[0093] (12) When manufacturing the canopy 20, the upper soffit board 65 is attached to the bottom of the metal frame 30 after the suspension members 70 and 80 have been attached to the metal frame 30, so that the upper soffit board 65 does not interfere with the work of fixing the upper ends of the suspension members 70 and 80 with bolt and nut fasteners.

[0094] (13) The base end of the metal frame 30 is fixed to the outer surfaces 2 and 3. The metal frame 30 has high strength due to its cantilever 31. Since the canopy 20 is manufactured by attaching various members to such a metal frame 30, the canopy 20 has high strength.

[0095] (14) The first floor structure of building 1 is made of reinforced concrete or steel-reinforced concrete, and the canopy 20 is fabricated by fixing the metal frame 30 to the structure with anchors and attaching wood to the metal frame 30. The canopy 20 fabricated by woodworking or carpentry is artisanal and has a sense of solidity and design.

[0096] (15) Wood is used as the material for the canopy 20. The energy used from the production to the disposal of wood is less than the energy used from the production to the disposal of metal or concrete materials. Therefore, this canopy 20 contributes to the realization of a decarbonized society by promoting carbon neutrality, which makes carbon dioxide emissions virtually zero, and to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 1. Building 2,3 External surface 6,8 Partition section 9. Inner balcony 10 beams 12,14 aperture 15 Slabs 20 Canopy 30 Metal Frames 33c lower flange 65 Upper eaves board 70. First suspension member 71 Hooks 72 Bolt and nut fastening system 75 Ceiling anchor (ceiling suspension material) 78. First lower eaves board 80 Second suspension member 81 Hooks 88 Second lower eaves board

Claims

1. An overhang extending from the outer surface above an opening formed on the outer surface of the building's structure, A frame fixed to the outer surface above the opening and protruding from the outer surface, An upper soffit board is attached to the bottom of the frame, outside the opening and near the tip of the frame, The lower soffit plate is located adjacent to the upper soffit plate in the direction of the opening, attached below the frame, positioned lower than the upper soffit plate, and partially enters the opening. An awning characterized by having the following features.

2. The canopy according to claim 1, A roof board mounted on the aforementioned frame and sloping downward toward the tip of the frame. An awning characterized by having the following features.

3. The canopy according to claim 1, The frame is equipped with a suspension member hanging down from it, The lower soffit board is attached to the lower end of the hanging member. A canopy characterized by the following features.

4. The canopy according to claim 3, The structure is equipped with a ceiling suspension member that hangs down from the lower surface of the slab of the structure inside the structure, The lower eaves board is attached to the lower end of the ceiling suspension member. A canopy characterized by the following features.

5. The canopy according to claim 4, The aforementioned lower eaves board is joined to the end of the slab and extends from outside the structure into the structure along the underside of the beam of the structure that is provided above the opening. A canopy characterized by the following features.

6. The canopy according to claim 5, The aforementioned lower eaves board is erected in a recessed position inside the structure from the opening and extends to the upper end of the partition with an opening / closing mechanism that separates the outdoors and indoors. A canopy characterized by the following features.

7. The canopy according to claim 3, The frame extends from the outer surface that forms the end of the slab of the structure that constitutes the floor of the inner balcony above the opening, The aforementioned lower eaves board is erected on the inside of the opening and extends to the upper end of the partition section with an opening / closing mechanism that separates the outdoors from the indoors. A canopy characterized by the following features.

8. An awning according to any one of claims 3 to 7, The frame has a horizontal flange, The aforementioned suspension member has a hook at its upper end, The hook is attached to the flange, and the upper end of the suspension member is fixed to the flange by a bolt and nut fastener. A canopy characterized by the following features.

9. A method for manufacturing an awning according to claim 8, The frame is installed on the outer surface, Before attaching the suspension member to the frame, attach a hanging plate to the front of the suspension member. After attaching the hanging plate to the suspension member, the suspension member is temporarily secured to the flange by hooking the hook onto the flange. The upper end of the suspension member is fixed to the flange by the bolt and nut fastener, The lower eaves board is attached to the lower end of the hanging member either before or after attaching the hanging member to the frame. A method for manufacturing an awning, characterized by the features described above.

10. A method for manufacturing an awning according to claim 9, After attaching the suspension member to the frame, the upper eaves board is attached to the bottom of the frame. A method for manufacturing an awning, characterized by the features described above.

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