Structure

Abstract

To provide a structure capable of simplifying construction.SOLUTION: The structure includes a beam 1 and a post 2. The post 2 is constituted of a front post 3 and a rear post 4 and attached being positioned in front of the beam 1. The front post 3 and the rear post 4 engage each other and are connected at the sides. The upper-end portion of the front post 3 extends to a position facing the front of beam 1, and the upper-end portion of the rear post 4 is connected to the bottom face of the beam 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to structures such as arches and carports.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a structure in which a functional unit equipped with functional components such as an intercom is installed between a horizontal member (beam) such as a portal arch and the ground. In such a structure, simplification of construction is required.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-described circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a structure capable of simplifying construction.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the structure according to the invention described in claim 1 includes a beam and columns. The columns are attached protruding in front of the beam, and are configured by being divided into a front column and a rear column. The front column and the rear column engage with each other, Inside are connected on the side surface, By using metal fittings the upper end portion of the front column is extended to a position facing the front surface of the beam, and the upper end portion of the rear column is connected to the lower surface of the beam.

[0005] The structure according to the invention described in claim 2 includes a beam and columns. The columns are attached below the beam, and are configured by being divided into a front column and a rear column. The front column and the rear column engage with each other, Inside are connected on the side surface, By using metal fittings the upper ends of the front column and the rear column are arranged below the beam, and the upper end portion of the rear column is connected to the lower surface of the beam.

Advantages of the Invention

[0006] The structure according to the invention described in claim 1 includes a beam and columns. The columns are attached protruding in front of the beam, and are configured by being divided into a front column and a rear column. The front column and the rear column engage with each other, Inside on the side surface By using metal fittings The columns are connected, with the upper end of the front column extending to a position opposite the front of the girder, and the upper end of the rear column connected to the underside of the girder. This makes it easy to assemble and install the columns, thus simplifying construction.

[0007] The structure according to claim 2 comprises a beam and a column, the column being attached below the beam and divided into a front column and a rear column, the front column and the rear column engaging with each other, Inside On the side By using metal fittings The columns are connected, with the upper ends of the front and rear columns positioned beneath the girder, and the upper end of the rear column connected to the underside of the girder. This makes it easy to assemble and install the columns, thus simplifying construction. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a front view showing a first embodiment of the structure. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view AA in Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a partially cutaway side view showing a magnified view of the upper part of the column (functional unit). [Figure 4] This is a view from the Y arrow in Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of BB. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view of CC in Figure 1. [Figure 7] This is a cross-sectional view of the DD shown in Figure 1. [Figure 8] This is a front view showing a second embodiment of the structure. [Figure 9] This is a cross-sectional view of EE in Figure 8. [Figure 10] This is a partially cutaway side view showing a magnified view of the upper part of the column (functional unit). [Figure 11] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the FF. [Figure 12] This is a front view showing a third embodiment of the structure. [Figure 13] This is a plan view of the same structure. [Figure 14] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of GG. [Figure 15]It is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the structure. [Figure 16] It is a sectional view taken along the line H-H of FIG. 15.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the structure will be described based on the drawings. Among the first to fourth embodiments described later, the embodiment corresponding to the invention described in claim 1 is the first embodiment, and the embodiment corresponding to the invention described in claim 2 is the second embodiment. FIGS. 1 to 7 show a first embodiment of the structure. This structure is applied to an arch (gate) installed at the entrance of a housing site. As shown in FIG. 1, this structure has a portal frame in which a beam 1 is installed on two columns 6, 6 erected at an interval from the ground G, and a functional unit (column) 2 equipped with functional components such as an intercom 17 from the beam 1 to the ground G is provided on the right side portion. As shown in FIG. 2, the functional unit 2 is configured to be divided into a front column 3 and a rear column 4. The front column 3 extends to a position where the upper end portion faces the front surface of the beam 1 and is arranged in front of the beam 1, and the rear column 4 is arranged under the beam 1. The front column 3 is longer than the rear column 4 by the height of the beam 1.

[0010] The beam 1 is formed of an aluminum alloy extrusion profile, and as shown in FIG. 3, it continuously has a hollow portion 9 with a rectangular cross section and a recess 10 opening downward below the hollow portion 9 in the longitudinal direction. At the longitudinal end portions of the beam 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a lid 11 is attached to close the small end. The column 6 is formed in a hollow shape with a substantially square cross section using an aluminum alloy extrusion profile. The upper end portion is swallowed into the recess 10 of the beam 1 and fixed to the bottom wall 12 of the recess 10 via a metal fitting. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the recess 10 of the beam 1 is closed by fitting and attaching a gusset plate 13 from below, except for the portion where the column 6 is swallowed. The gusset plate 13 is divided into three gusset plates 13a, 13b respectively attached to the right side and the left side of the functional unit 2, and a gusset plate 13c for before the beam attached to the rear position of the front column 3 of the functional unit 2 (see FIG. 5).

[0011] As shown in Fig. 6, the front pillar 3 of the functional unit 2 has a front panel 15 provided across the right front pillar 14a, the left front pillar 14b, and between both front pillars 14a and 14b. The right front pillar 14a and the left front pillar 14b are formed symmetrically left and right from an aluminum alloy extrusion, and have a hollow portion 16. The front panel 15 is formed in a plate shape from an aluminum alloy extrusion, abuts against the front surfaces of the right front pillar 14a and the left front pillar 14b, and is fixed with screws 22.

[0012] As shown in Fig. 6, the rear pillar 4 of the functional unit 2 has a rear panel 24 provided across the right rear pillar 23a, the left rear pillar 23b, and between both rear pillars 23a and 23b. The right rear pillar 23a and the left rear pillar 23b are formed symmetrically left and right from an aluminum alloy extrusion, and have a hollow portion 25. The right rear pillar 23a and the left rear pillar 23b each have a pair of engaging pieces 26, 26 at the front portion, and by fitting the pair of engaging pieces 26, 26 into grooves 27 formed at the rear portions of the right front pillar 14a and the left front pillar 14b, they can be respectively connected to the right front pillar 14a and the left front pillar 14b. The rear panel 24 is formed in a plate shape from an aluminum alloy extrusion, and is screwed and attached to an angle 28 attached to the inner surfaces of the right rear pillar 23a and the left rear pillar 23b with screws 29 from the rear, and is detachable.

[0013] As shown in Figs. 3 and 6, the front pillar 3 and the rear pillar 4 are respectively connected by engaging the right front pillar 14a and the right rear pillar 23a, and the left front pillar 14b and the left rear pillar 23b by the engagement of the engaging pieces 26, 26, and then connected by plate-shaped connecting brackets 30 on the inner surfaces. A plurality of connecting brackets 30 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the functional unit 2 has the following functional components installed in order from top to bottom: a light fixture 18, a nameplate 19, an intercom 17, and a post 20. The light fixture 18, nameplate 19, and intercom 17 are mounted on the front panel 15, as shown in Figure 6. Wiring conduits 21 are inserted into the hollow section 16 between the right front column 14a and the left front column 14b for routing the wiring to the light fixture 18 and the intercom 17. As shown in Figure 7, the post 20 is inserted from behind between the right front / rear columns 14a, 23a and the left front / rear columns 14b, 23b, and is fixed to the right front / rear columns 14a, 23a and the left front / rear columns 14b, 23b from the inside with screws 31.

[0015] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the upper ends of the right rear column 23a and the left rear column 23b of the functional unit 2 are fitted into the recess 10 on the underside of the girder 1, and the upper ends of the right rear column 23a and the left rear column 23b are connected to the bottom wall 12 of the recess 10 by L-shaped connecting fittings 32. The girder front attachment plate 13c has notches 33 at the positions of the right rear column 23a and the left rear column 23b, and cushioning material 34 is attached across the underside of the plate 13c and the front of the girder 1.

[0016] As shown in Figure 3, the upper end of the front column (vertical member) 3 of the functional unit 2 is at approximately the same height as the upper surface of the beam 1, and an upper cap 8 is attached to the upper end of the front column 3. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the upper cap 8 has mounting parts 35, 35 that are inserted into the hollow parts 16 of the left and right front columns 14a, 14b and screwed in, and a recess 36 provided between the left and right mounting parts 35, 35, open upward and to the rear. The bottom wall 37 of the recess 36 has elongated holes 38 in the left-right direction, spaced apart in the left-right direction. Gaskets 39a and 39b are provided between the back side of the upper end of the front panel 15 and the upper cap 8, and between the upper ends of the left and right front pillars 14a and 14b and the mounting portion 35 of the upper cap 8, respectively. These gaskets 39a and 39b prevent rainwater from entering between the upper cap 8 and the front pillars 3.

[0017] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a rectangular plate-shaped upper cap fixing bracket 7 is attached to the upper surface of the girder 1 with screws 40. The upper cap fixing bracket 7 protrudes forward from the upper surface of the girder 1 and fits into the recess 36 of the upper cap 8 from above. A gap is formed between the lower surface of the upper cap fixing bracket 7 and the bottom surface of the recess 36 of the upper cap 8, and this gap is filled with cushioning material 41. The cushioning material 41 prevents water and debris from entering the recess 36 and also prevents rainwater from seeping in between the front column 3 and the girder 1. In addition, the cushioning material 41 absorbs the tilting and movement of the upper cap fixing bracket 7 caused by the bending of the girder 1, as will be described later. The upper cap fixing bracket 7 has screws 42 hanging down at intervals in the left-right direction, and the upper cap 8 is pulled towards the beam 1 by inserting the screws 42 into elongated holes 38 formed in the bottom wall 37 of the recess 36 of the upper cap 8.

[0018] The girder 1 may sag under its own weight, and if the roof 43 is attached to the girder 1 (see Figures 12 and 15), it may sag under the weight of the roof 43 in addition to the weight of the girder 1. The amount of sagging increases the further away it is from the column 6 that supports the girder 1. As described above, in this structure, the upper cap 8 is connected to the upper cap fixing bracket 7 in a manner that can absorb the sagging of the girder 1, so that even if the girder 1 sags, no excessive force is applied to the upper cap 8 or the front column 3 of the functional unit 2. In other words, the upper cap 8 is pulled towards the beam 1 by inserting the screw 42, which is suspended from the upper cap fixing bracket 7, into the elongated hole 38 in the upper cap 8 that is oriented horizontally. Therefore, even if the beam 1 flexes and the upper cap fixing bracket 7 tilts or moves horizontally, no undue force is applied to the upper cap 8 or the front column 3 of the functional unit 2. Furthermore, the upper cap 8 has a recess 36 into which the upper cap fixing bracket 7 enters from above. Therefore, even if the beam 1 flexes and the upper cap fixing bracket 7 moves vertically, no undue force is applied to the upper cap 8 or the front column 3 of the functional unit 2. Furthermore, the presence of a cushioning material 41 in the gap between the lower surface of the upper cap fixing bracket 7 and the recess 36 of the upper cap 8 prevents water and debris from entering the recess 36.

[0019] The assembly procedure for this functional unit 2 will be explained below. First, the right front column 14a and the left front column 14b are screwed to the front panel 15 with screws 22. Next, the angle brackets 28 for attaching the rear panel 24 are attached to the right rear column 23a and the left rear column 23b. Next, the right rear column 23a is fitted into the right front column 14a, and the left rear column 23b is fitted into the left front column 14b, and the right front column 14a and right rear column 23a, and the left front column 14b and left rear column 23b are fixed in place by connecting them with connecting fittings 30 on the inner surface. Next, install the functional components (lighting 18, nameplate 19, intercom 17, mailbox 20). Next, attach the upper cap 8 to the upper end of the front column 3. Next, the wiring conduit 21 is passed through the right front pillar 14a and the left front pillar 14b. Finally, attach the rear panel 24.

[0020] Next, we will explain the installation procedure for functional unit 2. First, determine the mounting position for the functional unit 2, and drill pilot holes in the bottom wall 12 of the recess 10 of the beam 1 for attaching the connecting fittings 32. Next, remove the rear panel 24 of the functional unit 2 and attach the connecting fittings 32 to the upper ends of the right rear column 23a and the left rear column 23b. Next, the functional unit 2 is slid upward from the bottom of the girder 1, with the rear surface of the front column 3 of the functional unit 2 against the front surface of the girder 1, so that the upper ends of the right rear column 23a and the left rear column 23b are swallowed into the recess 10 on the underside of the girder 1, and the connecting fittings 32 that were attached to the upper ends of the right rear column 23a and the left rear column 23b are fixed to the bottom wall 12 of the recess 10 with screws 44 (see Figure 3). Next, attach the upper cap fixing bracket 7 to the top surface of the girder 1. Next, the screw 42 that has been screwed into the upper cap fixing bracket 7 is passed through the elongated hole 38 in the left-right direction of the upper cap 8, and the upper cap 8 is pulled towards the beam 1. Next, a girder front mounting plate 13c is attached to the recess 10 on the underside of the girder 1, and a cushioning material 34 is attached across the underside of the girder front mounting plate 13c and the front of the girder 1. Next, wire the lights 18 and the intercom 17, and then install the rear panel 24. Finally, cover plates 13a and 13b are attached to the recesses 10 on the underside of the girders 1 on both the left and right sides of the functional unit 2.

[0021] As described above, this structure is constructed by dividing the functional unit 2 into a front column 3 and a rear column 4. The upper end of the front column 3 extends to a position facing the front of the girder 1, and the upper end of the rear column 4 is positioned below the girder 1. This allows the functional unit 2 to be installed in front of the girder 1 without cutting out the upper end, thus simplifying construction. Installing the functional unit 2 in front of the girder 1 makes the functional unit 2 more conspicuous.

[0022] Figures 8-11 show a second embodiment of the structure. Similar to the first embodiment, this structure is applied to an arch (gate) installed at the entrance to a residential property, with a functional unit 2 extending from the beam 1 to the ground G. The structure of the functional unit 2 is the same as in the first embodiment, and it is also divided into a front column 3 and a rear column 4, but the mounting position of the functional unit 2 to the girder 1 is different from that of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the upper ends of the front column 3 and the rear column 4 are cut at the same height and placed under the girder 1. The upper end of the rear column 4 is connected to the bottom wall 12 of the recess 10 on the underside of the girder 1 with a connecting fitting 32, which is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0023] In this embodiment, the upper ends of both the front column 3 and rear column 4 of the functional unit 2 are embedded in the recess 10 beneath the girder 1, and the depth of the functional unit 2 is approximately the same as the depth of the recess 10 (see Figures 10 and 11). Therefore, the girder front attachment plate 13c as in the first embodiment is unnecessary, and it is sufficient to attach the attachment plates 13a and 13b only to the left and right sides of the functional unit 2. In addition, the upper cap 8 on the upper end of the front column 3 and the upper cap fixing bracket 7 are also unnecessary.

[0024] In the second embodiment, the functional unit 2 is mounted below the girder 1, resulting in a neat and tidy appearance as the functional unit 2 does not protrude forward.

[0025] As described above, this structure (first and second embodiments) is constructed by dividing the functional unit 2 into a front column 3 and a rear column 4, allowing for the selection of either girder-front mounting (first embodiment, see Figures 1 and 2) where the functional unit 2 is mounted in front of the girder 1, or girder-bottom mounting (second embodiment, see Figures 8 and 9) where the functional unit 2 is mounted below the girder 1. Even when using girder-front mounting, there is no need to cut out the upper end of the functional unit 2, thus simplifying construction.

[0026] Figures 12-14 show a third embodiment of the structure. This structure is applied to a carport. As shown in Figures 12 and 13, this structure has a front beam 5, a rear beam 45, and left and right side beams 46, 46, and a roof 43 is attached to the opening enclosed by the front beam 5, the rear beam 45, and the left and right side beams 46, 46. The front beam 5 protrudes laterally from the left side beam 46 and is supported at both ends by columns 6, 6, and the front beam 5 and the left and right columns 6, 6 also serve as an arch through which people enter and exit the site. A functional unit 2 is installed adjacent to the left column 6. The functional unit 2 has the same structure as that of the first embodiment and is composed of a front column 3 and a rear column 4, with the front column 3 attached in front of the front beam 5.

[0027] In the first embodiment, the upper end of the rear column 4 of the functional unit 2 was connected to the bottom wall 12 of the recess 10 on the underside of the girder 1 with a connecting fitting 32. However, in this embodiment, instead of connecting the rear column 4 to the girder (front girder) 5 in that way, it is connected to the column 6 that supports the front girder 5, as shown in Figure 14. Specifically, an auxiliary member 47 is attached to the inner side of the column 6 facing the functional unit 2. The auxiliary member 47 is made of an extruded aluminum alloy profile and has grooves 48 on its front and rear sides. Screws 49 for fixing the auxiliary member 47 to the column 6 are provided in the grooves 48. The front groove 48 is closed when the functional unit 2 abuts against it, and the rear groove 48 is closed when a cover plate 50 is attached. A bolt 51 is provided on the auxiliary member 47, protruding laterally from a position in front of the center of the column 6 in the depth direction. The functional unit 2 is connected to and fixed to the column 6 by inserting the shaft of the bolt 51 through the rear column (left rear column) 23b on the column 6 side and screwing a nut 52 onto the protruding shaft of the bolt 51 and tightening it. Multiple bolts 51 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0028] Next, the installation procedure for functional unit 2 will be described. The assembly procedure for functional unit 2 is the same as in the first embodiment. First, attach the auxiliary member 47 to the side of the column 6 on the functional unit 2 side. The auxiliary member 47 is provided with a bolt 51 protruding from it beforehand. Next, remove the rear panel 24 of the functional unit 2 and drill a hole in the left rear column 23b for passing a bolt 51 through. Next, with the rear surface of the front column 3 of the functional unit 2 against the front of the front beam 5 and the rear column 4 against the underside of the front beam 5, the functional unit 2 is slid laterally about 50 mm towards the column 6, and the bolt 51 protruding from the auxiliary material 47 is inserted through the hole formed in the left rear column 23b. After that, a nut 52 is screwed onto the bolt 51 protruding from the left rear column 23b and the nut 52 is tightened. Next, the upper cap fixing bracket 7 is attached to the upper surface of the front girder 5. Next, the screw 42 that has been screwed into the upper cap fixing bracket 7 is passed through the elongated hole 38 in the left-right direction of the upper cap 8, and the upper cap 8 is pulled towards the front beam 5. Next, a girder front mounting plate 13c is attached to the recess 10 on the underside of the front girder 5, and a cushioning material 34 is attached across the underside of the girder front mounting plate 13c and the front of the front girder 5. Next, wire the lights 18 and the intercom 17, and then install the rear panel 24. Finally, the cover plates 13a and 13b are attached to the recesses 10 on the underside of the front beams 5 on both the left and right sides of the functional unit 2.

[0029] Figures 15 and 16 show a fourth embodiment of the structure. This structure is applied to a carport, similar to the third embodiment, and a functional unit 2 is installed adjacent to the left column 6. The functional unit 2 is divided into a front column 3 and a rear column 4, similar to the first to third embodiments, and, similar to the second embodiment, the upper ends of the front column 3 and the rear column 4 are positioned under the front girder 5.

[0030] In the second embodiment, the upper end of the rear column 4 of the functional unit 2 was connected to the bottom wall 12 of the recess 10 on the underside of the girder 1 with a connecting fitting 32. However, in this embodiment, instead of connecting the rear column 4 to the front girder 5 in that way, it is connected to the column 6 that supports the front girder 5, as shown in Figure 16. Specifically, an auxiliary member 47 is attached to the inner side of the column 6 facing the functional unit 2 with screws 49, and a bolt 51 is provided protruding laterally from the auxiliary member 47 at a position behind the center in the depth direction of the column 6. This auxiliary member 47 is the same as the auxiliary member 47 in the third embodiment, but reversed front to back. The functional unit 2 is connected to and fixed to the column 6 by inserting the shaft of the bolt 51 through the rear column (left rear column) 23b on the column 6 side, and screwing a nut 52 onto the protruding shaft of the bolt 51 and tightening it, similar to the third embodiment.

[0031] In the third and fourth embodiments, the functional unit 2 is connected to a column 6 provided at the longitudinal end of the front girder 5. However, the functional unit 2 can also be installed in the longitudinal middle part of the front girder 5 by providing a column 6 in the longitudinal middle part of the front girder 5 and connecting the functional unit 2 to that column 6.

[0032] In the first and second embodiments, the functional unit 2 is connected to the girder 1, so it is necessary to install the functional unit 2 within a certain distance from the column 6, taking into account the deflection of the girder 1. However, in the third and fourth embodiments, the functional unit 2 is connected to the column 6 that supports the girder (front girder) 5, so it is not necessary to consider the deflection of the girder 5, and it is possible to install the functional unit 2 together with the column 6 at any position in the longitudinal direction of the girder 5, providing a high degree of freedom in the installation position of the functional unit 2. In the third and fourth embodiments, since the functional unit 2 is connected to the column 6 at the longitudinal end of the girder 5, the functional unit 2 is less likely to obstruct the passage of people or vehicles.

[0033] As described above, this structure (first and third embodiments) comprises girders 1 and 5 and columns (functional units) 2. The columns 2 are divided into front columns 3 and rear columns 4. The upper end of the front column 3 extends to a position facing the front of the girders 1 and 5, and the upper end of the rear column 4 is positioned below the girders 1 and 5 (see Figure 3). This allows the columns 2 to be installed in front of the girders 1 and 5 without cutting out the upper end of the columns 2, thus simplifying construction. This structure (Embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4) comprises girders 1, 5 and columns (functional units) 2. Column 2 is divided into a front column 3 and a rear column 4. It is possible to select between mounting the columns in front of the girders (Embodiment 1, 3, see Figure 3) or mounting them below the girders (Embodiment 2, 4, see Figure 10). In the case of mounting in front of the girders, the upper end of the front column 3 is extended to a position facing the front of the girders 1, 5, and the upper end of the rear column 3 is positioned below the girders 1, 5. In the case of mounting below the girders, the upper ends of both the front column 3 and the rear column 4 are positioned below the girders 1, 5. This allows for both mounting in front of and below the girders, and eliminates the need to cut out the upper ends of the columns, thus simplifying construction. In this structure (first and second embodiments), the column (functional unit) 2 is provided by connecting the front column 3 and the rear column 4 on the side, and connecting the upper end of the rear column 4 to the underside of the girder 1 (see Figures 3 and 10). This allows for both front-mounting and under-mounting of the girder, and in either case, the column 2 can be connected to the girder 1 in the same way, thus simplifying construction.

[0034] The structure according to claim 1 (first embodiment) comprises a girder 1 and a column (functional unit) 2, the column 2 is mounted in front of the girder 1 and is divided into a front column 3 and a rear column 4, the front column 3 and the rear column 4 engage with each other and are connected on the sides, the upper end of the front column 3 is extended to a position facing the front of the girder 1 and the upper end of the rear column 4 is connected to the lower surface of the girder 1 (see Figure 3), the assembly and installation of the column 2 can be easily performed and the construction can be simplified. The structure according to claim 2 (second embodiment) comprises a girder 1 and a column (functional unit) 2, the column 2 is attached below the girder 1 and is divided into a front column 3 and a rear column 4, the front column 3 and the rear column 4 engage with each other and are connected on the sides, the upper ends of the front column 3 and the rear column 4 are positioned below the girder 1 and the upper end of the rear column 4 is connected to the lower surface of the girder 1 (see Figure 10), the assembly and installation of the column 2 can be easily performed, and the construction can be simplified. The front column 3 has a right front column 14a, a left front column 14b, and a front panel 15 that spans between both front columns 14a and 14b. The rear column 4 has a right rear column 23a, a left rear column 23b, and a rear panel 24 that spans both rear columns 23a and 23b. The right front column 14a and the right rear column 23a, and the left front column 14b and the left rear column 23b are connected on their inner surfaces (see Figure 6). This allows for easy assembly of the column 2, as well as easy installation and wiring of functional components 17, 18, 19, and 20 such as the intercom 17.

[0035] This structure (third and fourth embodiments) comprises columns 6 supporting the girders (front girders) 5 and a functional unit 2. The functional unit 2 is divided into a front column 3 and a rear column 4. The rear column 4 can be freely connected to the column 6 at different positions in the depth direction of the column 6 (see Figures 14 and 16), which makes it easy to install the functional unit 2 and simplifies construction. Moreover, the installation position of the functional unit 2 can be changed in the depth direction of the column 5, which is convenient. In this structure (third embodiment), the front column 3 extends to a position where its upper end faces the front of the girder 5, and the rear column 4 is positioned below the girder 5 and connected to the side of the column 6 (see Figure 2, 14), making it easy to install the functional unit 2 in a girder-front mounting position, with the unit positioned in front of the girder 5. In this structure (fourth embodiment), the upper ends of the front column 3 and rear column 4 are positioned below the girder 5, and the rear column 4 is connected to the side of the column 6 (see Figures 9 and 16), making it easy to install the functional unit 2 in an under-girder mounting position below the girder 5. In this structure (third and fourth embodiments), auxiliary members 47 are attached to the side of the column 6, and the rear column 4 is connected to the auxiliary members 47 (see Figures 14 and 16), making it easy to connect the rear column 4 to the column 6. In this structure (third and fourth embodiments), the position of the rear column 4 relative to the column 6 can be freely changed in the projection direction by using the auxiliary member 47 in reverse front to back. Therefore, it is rational as it can accommodate both front-mounted and under-mounted girder configurations using a common auxiliary member 47.

[0036] This structure (first embodiment) comprises a beam 1, a vertical member (front column) 3, and an upper cap fixing bracket 7. The upper end of the vertical member 3 is at approximately the same height as the top surface of the beam 1, and an upper cap 8 is attached to the upper end. The upper cap fixing bracket 7 is fixed to the beam 1, and the upper cap 8 is connected to the upper cap fixing bracket 7 in a manner that allows it to absorb the deflection of the beam 1 (see Figures 3 and 4). As a result, the upper end of the vertical member 3 can be easily connected to the beam 1, simplifying construction, and even if the beam 1 deflects, no excessive force is applied to the vertical member 3. The upper cap fixing bracket 7 has a shaft (screw) 42 hanging down from it, and the shaft 42 is inserted through an elongated hole 38 in the upper cap 8 that runs in the left-right direction (see Figures 3 and 4). As a result, even if the beam 1 bends and the upper cap fixing bracket 7 tilts or moves in the left-right direction, no undue force is applied to the upper cap 8 or the vertical member 3. The upper cap 8 has a recess 36 into which the upper cap fixing bracket 7 enters from above (see Figures 3 and 4), so that even if the beam 1 flexes and the upper cap fixing bracket 7 moves vertically, no undue force is applied to the upper cap 8 or the vertical member 3. Furthermore, the presence of a cushioning material 41 in the gap between the lower surface of the upper cap fixing bracket 7 and the recess 36 of the upper cap 8 (see Figure 3) prevents water and debris from entering the recess 36.

[0037] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. The materials and cross-sectional shapes of the girders and columns can be changed as appropriate. The columns do not have to be functional units. The present invention can be broadly applied to structures comprising girders and columns, not limited to the arches and carports described as embodiments. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0038] 1 digit 2. Functional Unit (Column) 3 Front pillar (vertical member) 4 Posterior column 5. Previous digit (digit) 6 pillars 7. Upper cap fixing bracket 8. Top cap

Claims

1. A structural structure comprising a beam and columns, wherein the columns are mounted in front of the beam and are divided into a front column and a rear column, the front column and the rear column engage with each other and are connected on their inner surfaces by metal fittings, the upper end of the front column extends to a position facing the front surface of the beam, and the upper end of the rear column is connected to the underside of the beam.

2. A structural structure comprising a beam and columns, wherein the columns are attached below the beam and are divided into a front column and a rear column, the front column and the rear column engage with each other and are connected on their inner surfaces by metal fittings, the upper ends of the front column and the rear column are positioned below the beam, and the upper end of the rear column is connected to the underside of the beam.

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