JP4117105B2 - Foldable canopy connection structure - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Field of the Invention]
The present invention relates to a canopy having a foldable framework such as a tent and an awning, and more particularly to a structure for connecting a plurality of canopies.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a canopy provided with a foldable framework such as a tent and an awning using a scissor assembly in which two bars are pivotably connected to each other in an X shape by a connecting portion and can be folded into a pantograph shape is known. For example, it is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2625255. Such a foldable canopy can cover a sufficiently large area when unfolded, and is sufficiently small in size and shape when folded, and can be stored and carried in a desired bag, Widely used. The strut, scissor assembly, and roof support member are connected to each other by a connecting bracket that allows relative rotation, one of the brackets being fixed to the upper end of the strut, and the other being along the strut. The scissor assembly is connected between the fixed bracket and the sliding bracket, and the bending and stretching of the scissor assembly is achieved. The roof support member has a structure in which one end is connected to a support column and the other end is rotatably connected to a roof center support column in the center of the roof.
[0003]
A canopy with such a foldable framework is characterized in that it can be folded and carried, and can be easily assembled, so its size is limited, generally 6m long and 3m wide The ones are the biggest. A canopy of a larger size is not practical because it increases the size and weight when folded, making it inconvenient to carry, and making it difficult to squeeze the scissor assembly due to its weight when assembling. . However, in actual use situations, a size that covers a larger area is often desired. Although it is conceivable to increase the size by connecting a plurality of normal size canopies, there is a problem that a gap occurs in the connecting portion and rainwater flows into the canopy from the gap.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention is a connecting structure for connecting a plurality of canopies, so that rainwater does not flow down from the connecting portion, and a plurality of canopies can be connected to substantially increase the size of the canopy. It is what.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention adopts a scissor assembly in which a canopy structure is foldable into a pantograph shape by connecting two bars rotatably in an X shape, and a roof support. Frame members such as columns, scissor assemblies and roof support members, including fixed members fixed to the upper end of the column and slide brackets slidably inserted in the middle of the column. Are connected to each other and foldable, and are positioned in a gap between adjacent canopies, and one side edge of an elongated strip-like connecting strip that can cover the gap is attached to one canopy. integrally connected to the inner surface of the roof sheet, the other side edge along the shape of the scissor assembly is formed in a shape Yamagata continuous take each connecting cord to the bent portion of the該山type (peaks and valleys) Only, the other canopy of the inner surface of the roof sheet folded into a U-shape respectively connected to peaks and valleys of the scissor assembly with the tether, and a gutter for rainwater flowing down into the gap between the two canopy It is characterized by that.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The present invention is characterized in that a belt-like connecting belt curtain made of the same material as that of the roof sheet is folded in a U shape between the connecting portions of two canopies that are connected to each other and arranged in a rain gutter shape. The connecting band curtain is connected to the adjacent canopies on the inside of the roof sheet of the adjacent canopy. The connecting belt curtain is an elongated belt-like curtain body, is formed of the same material as the roof sheet, and is connected to the roof sheet or scissor assembly. The connecting belt curtain is preferably integrally connected at one side edge in the longitudinal direction to the lower part of one side surface of the roof sheet along the width direction of the roof sheet. The other side edge is formed into a shape in which the chevron is continuous following the shape of the scissor assembly that has been exhibited, a connecting string is attached to each bent portion, and the string is tied to the scissor assembly of the other canopy structure. Connect the two canopies. The connected connecting belt curtain is folded in a U shape at the connecting portion to form a rain gutter located between the connecting portions of the two canopies, and can receive rainwater and flow to the side.
[0011]
The connection of the connecting belt is not limited to such a structure. A touch-close type hook-and-loop fastener may be attached to the inside of the roof sheet and the connecting belt, and connected by joining the touch-close type hook-and-loop fastener. In this case, the touch-close type hook-and-loop fastener is attached to the inner surfaces of the two roof sheets to be connected, and the touch-close type hook-and-loop fastener is fixed to both longitudinal sides of the connecting band curtain so that the connecting band curtain is attached to one canopy. It would also be possible not to stick together. Of course, other joining members may be used in place of the string or the touch-close type surface fastener. It is important that the connecting belt is joined inside the roof sheet. By joining to the inside of the roof sheet, the rainwater that has flowed down through the roof sheet is reliably received by the connecting belt curtain folded back in a U-shape, and there is no possibility of flowing down into the canopy. When it connects with the outside of a roof sheet | seat, since rainwater flows down from between a roof sheet | seat and a connection belt curtain, it is unpreferable.
[0012]
A foldable canopy for tents, sunshades, etc. consists of a scissor assembly, struts, and a roof support member that are foldable in a pantograph shape by connecting two bars in an X-shape so that they can rotate freely at a connecting portion. A roof sheet made of a fabric or a plastic sheet having a frame structure and having a desired strength and waterproofness and weather resistance is stretched. The scissor assembly and the strut are connected to each other by a connecting bracket that allows relative rotation. One of the brackets is fixed to the upper end of the strut, and the other has a structure that can slide along the strut. A scissor assembly is coupled between the fixed and fixed bracket and the sliding bracket to achieve bending and stretching of the scissor assembly. The roof support member has a structure in which one end is connected to a support column and the other end is rotatably connected to a roof center support column in the center of the roof. Such a foldable canopy can cover a sufficiently large area when unfolded, and has a sufficiently small size and shape when folded, and can be stored in a desired bag and carried.
[0013]
The folding structure of the canopy is not limited to a structure in which two bars are rotatably connected in an X shape so that the bar can be folded into a pantograph shape. The horizontally extending girder member may be a foldable structure that can be folded, or may be a foldable structure that is a combination of a scissor assembly and a foldable girder member. Furthermore, other foldable canopy structures may be used.
[0014]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a canopy set up by a foldable structure, FIG. 1 shows a relatively small tent composed of four columns, and FIG. 2 has six columns. A relatively large tent is shown, and the present invention is applicable to any canopy and even to a larger canopy. With reference to FIGS. 3 to 5, an unfolded state (FIG. 3), a state during folding (FIG. 4), and a folded state (FIG. 5) of the foldable canopy structure are shown. The canopy structure is composed of a column (1) that stands vertically at the four corners or the middle of the canopy, a scissor assembly (2) that horizontally connects two adjacent columns (1) (1), and a roof. It is comprised from frame members, such as a supporting member (3). In the scissor assembly (2), two bars are pivotally connected in an X shape at the center so that they can be bent and stretched in a pantograph shape. One free end of each bar is a support column (1). The other one is fixedly connected to the upper end of the slidable member, and the other is connected to the supporting column (1) so as to be slidable in the vertical direction along the supporting column. The roof support member (3) has one end connected to the upper end of each support column (1) and the other end connected to each other at the center of the canopy. When the scissor assembly (2) is extended, it responds to the extension. The roof is constructed by being lifted upwards automatically or independently. The roof supporting member (3) is covered with a roof sheet (4) made of a synthetic resin sheet or a woven fabric which has a waterproof property and durability that can be folded and has a desired strength, and is covered with a canopy. Create a roof.
[0015]
Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, a fixing bracket (5) is fixed to the upper end of the column (1) to connect the column (1), the scissor assembly (2), and the roof support member (3). A slide bracket (6) is slidably attached in the middle of the column (1). One end of the roof support member (3) is connected to the fixed bracket (5), and the other end is concentrated at the center of the roof and is connected to each other so as to be rotatable. In order to lift or fold the roof support member (3) upward according to the extension or folding of the scissor assembly (2), the cane member (7) is placed between the slide bracket (6) and the roof support member (3). Connected. However, the roof support member (3) does not necessarily have to be deployed in accordance with the vertical movement of the slide bracket (6), and may be manually deployed. The fixing bracket (5) is fixed to the upper end of the support column (1). However, it goes without saying that the upper end of the support column (1) may be slightly extended above the fixing bracket (5) and fixed. In short, what is necessary is just to fix and arrange | position to the upper part of a support | pillar.
[0016]
The present invention is characterized in that when such a canopy is connected horizontally, a rain gutter is produced by arranging a connecting band curtain (8) between the connecting portions of adjacent canopies. The connecting belt curtain (8) is an elongated belt-like member made of a synthetic resin sheet or fabric having the same waterproofness, durability and strength as the roof sheet (4), and one side edge in the longitudinal direction is a roof sheet ( 4) are integrally joined. The other edge in the longitudinal direction of the connecting band curtain (8) is formed into a continuous mountain shape as shown in the figure, and a connecting string (9) is attached to each bent portion of the mountain shape. The shape in which the chevron is continuous corresponds to the shape when the scissor assembly (2) is extended. The connecting string (9) is connected to the scissor assembly (2) to connect the scissors assembly (8). ) To the adjacent canopy. The connected connecting belt (8) enters the inside of the roof sheet (4) of the adjacent canopy and overlaps with the lower part of the roof sheet (4) and is folded back into a U shape to form a bowl shape. The rainwater flowing down from the seat (4) is received by the hook-shaped connecting band curtain (8), guided to the side of the connecting band curtain (8) and flowing down from the side end to the ground. Therefore, it is possible to prevent rainwater from flowing into the canopy.
[0017]
The connecting band curtain (8) is provided on at least one side surface of the canopy, but of course, it may be provided on two or more side surfaces if necessary. By connecting with a string, there is an advantage that any side surface of the canopy can be freely connected. Of course, a touch close type surface fastener or other connecting means may be used as the connecting means instead of the string. Further, the connecting band curtain (8) may be an independent band-shaped member that is not fixed to any canopy, and both side edges may be connected to adjacent canopies by a connecting means. In this case, it would be practical to fix the touch-close type hook-and-loop fastener on the inner surface of the adjacent canopy roof sheet, and connect with the touch-close type hook-and-loop fastener fixed on both side edges of the connecting belt curtain (8). (10) is a side cover connected to the side.
[0018]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to connect a plurality of canopies adjacently to create a canopy having a large covering area and to prevent rainwater from leaking between the connecting portions.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a canopy to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a canopy of different sizes. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a developed state of the canopy structure. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a folded state of the canopy structure. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of the canopy structure. FIG. 7 is a front view of a part of the canopy structure during development. FIG. 8 is a front view of a part of the developed canopy structure. FIG. 9 is a side view showing a connected state of the canopy according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a plan view. FIG. 11 is the same as FIG. Figure [Explanation of symbols]
(1) Prop
(2) Scissor assembly
(3) Roof support member
(4) Roof sheet
(5) Fixing bracket
(6) Slide bracket
(7) Staff member
(8) Consolidated obi
(9) Connecting string
(10) Side cover

Claims (1)

The canopy structure includes a scissor assembly in which two bars are rotatably connected in an X shape to be foldable into a pantograph shape, a frame member such as a roof support member and a column, and a roof sheet. Consisting of a bracket that is fixed to the upper end and a slide bracket that is slidably inserted in the middle of the column, and that can be folded by connecting the frame members such as the column, scissor assembly, and roof support member to each other. and is located in the gap between the arranged canopy, and integrally connected to one of the canopy of the inner surface of the roof sheet one side edge of the connecting band curtain elongate strip which may cover the said gap, the scissor the other side edge along the shape of the assembly is formed in a shape Yamagata consecutive respectively fitted with a connecting cord to the bent portion of the該山type (peaks and valleys), U-shaped on the other canopy of the inner surface of the roof sheet Connection structure freely canopy folding, characterized in that the gutter for rainwater flowing down into the gap between each linked to peaks and valleys of the scissor assembly, both canopy in the tether is folded in.

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