JP7251097B2 - awning - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shade provided over an opening such as a window of a building.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, awnings have been provided near openings such as windows of houses to block sunlight and rain from entering the openings. Awnings that can be put in and taken out as needed are required because awnings are unnecessary during a season such as winter when sunlight is desired to be taken indoors. Therefore, when sunshade is required, sunshades in the form of overhanging cloth shades are commonly used.

For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a sunshade fixed to the wall surface of a building such as a house has a canvas cloth shade wound up by a winding unit such as a roller when not in use. Stored on the wall above the window. One of them is fixed to a wall surface (window frame), and the other is provided with an arm that can rotate with respect to the wall surface. A shade is fixed to the other end of this rotatable arm, and by rotating this arm, the shade fixed to the other end of the arm is pulled out to cover the window. It has a structure to make.

In the case of the awning shown in Patent Document 1, the arm is fixed to the wall surface of the building, and the shade is pulled out by rotating the arm. Only length. Here, if the length of the arm is lengthened, the region that can be shielded from light becomes wider, but there are the following problems. That is, the fulcrum of the arm is at a position separated from the roller by the length of the arm. The longer the arm, the lower the fulcrum of the arm, which is the end that is fixed to the wall of the building, moving below the window. become.

In addition, since the shade extends obliquely from the winding portion to the other end of the arm, the space covered by the shade has a slanted ceiling. Therefore, even if the arm is lengthened, most of the window is hidden by the shade, and the shade projects obliquely, so the view from the window cannot be secured. In addition, there is a limit to the length of the arm due to the relationship between the load on the arm and the force that the arm fixed to the wall can withstand.

On the other hand, there is also a housing structure in which a deck or the like is provided continuously from a sweeping window or the like to make it an open-air space, and this open-air space is also used as a living space. The awning shown in Patent Document 1 is not suitable for such an open space because the ceiling is slanted and lowered.

As a sunshade for an open space, a configuration in which a parasol or the like with a large umbrella portion is fixed to the floor (or the ground) of the open space is also conceivable. By opening the umbrella part of the parasol, it becomes a sunshade, and in order to widen the space covered by the umbrella, it is efficient to place the parasol in the center of the open space. However, placing the parasol in the center limits the use of the space by dividing the space of the open space by the parasol. In addition, since the user manually opens and closes the umbrella portion, the size of the umbrella is limited to a range that the user can open and close. As a result, there is a limit to the area that can be shaded. In addition, when the parasol is fixed to the floor, the parasol protrudes from the floor even when not in use, which hinders the use of space.

An open-air space used as a living space, such as a deck that extends from a sweeping window, etc., requires a certain amount of space, and a shade that can cover the entire space with a certain amount of width and height is required. ing. On the other hand, when the shade is not in use, it is desirable to avoid situations in which part of the shade constitutes an obstruction to the use of the open air space. In addition, it is desirable that the user can install the device manually with as little force as possible.

Due to these problems with conventional awnings, there is a demand for an awning that can cover a large space with a sufficient height, can be stored compactly when not in use, and can be easily installed with little force. there is

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Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and is a sunshade that can be easily installed by the user, can be stored compactly when not in use, and constructs a light-shielding space with a sufficient height. intended to provide

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the sunshade of the present invention comprises a shade that is bent into a bellows shape, one end of which is attached to a first wall surface of a building, and a shade that is provided on the other end of the shade. and
A holding portion for holding the locking portion is provided, and the other end portion is provided with a shaft support portion having a central axis in a direction perpendicular to the fold of the shade, and the shaft support portion is attached to the building. and the shade can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction with the shaft as the center of rotation .

As a result, the user can easily install the shade by simply opening the bellows-folded shade and allowing the holding portion to hold the locking portion. When not in use, the shade can be stored compactly and has a sufficient height. Space can be constructed.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the holding part is provided on a second wall surface different from the first wall surface in the building.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the first wall surface is provided with a case portion that houses the shade.

In one aspect of the present invention, a plate-shaped arm is attached to the other end along the folding direction, and the locking portion is formed on the arm.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an awning that can be easily installed by a user, can be stored compactly when not in use, and constructs a light shielding space with a sufficient height.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the awning 1 in the first embodiment, showing a state in which the shade 11 of the awning 1 is fully opened. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the awning 1 in the first embodiment, showing a state in which the shade 11 of the awning 1 is closed; Fig. 10 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the locking portion 12a side in a state where the arm portion 12 is housed in the case portion 13 and the movable lid portion 14 is opened. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the shaft support portion 16 side in a state where the arm portion 12 is housed in the case portion 13 and the movable lid portion 14 is opened. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the awning 1 in the first embodiment, showing a state in which the shade 11 of the awning 1 is opened to an intermediate position. It is a schematic cross section which shows the structure of the shade 11 in 2nd Embodiment, Fig.6 (a) has shown the monolayer structure, and FIG.6(b) has shown the laminated structure. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the awning 1 in the third embodiment, showing a state in which the shade 11 of the awning 1 is fully opened.

(First embodiment)
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The same or equivalent constituent elements, members, and processes shown in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplication of description will be omitted as appropriate. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an awning 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state in which a shade 11 of the awning 1 is fully opened. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the awning 1 in this embodiment, showing a state in which the shade 11 of the awning 1 is closed.

The awning 1 of this embodiment is provided in a building such as a house including a wall surface 2 , a wall surface 3 , a deck 4 and windows 5 . However, the awning 1 of the present invention is applicable not only to the arrangement close to the opening such as the window 5 but also to any environment where it can be fixed to the wall surface. The awning 1 also includes a shade 11 , an arm portion 12 , a case portion 13 and a movable lid portion 14 , and a holding portion 15 is provided on the wall surface 3 .

The wall surface 2 is an outer wall facing a garden in a building such as a house, and is provided with a window portion 5 which is an opening facing a deck 4 of the garden. A case portion 13 is fixed above the window portion 5 . The structure of the wall surface 2 is not limited, and may be any of siding material, mortar, concrete material, etc. used in ordinary houses.

The wall surface 3 is an outer wall facing the garden in a building such as a house, and faces the garden deck 4 and intersects the wall surface 2 at right angles to form an internal corner. Further, the wall surface 3 is provided with a holding portion 15 at a predetermined height. The structure of the wall surface 2 is not limited, and may be any of siding material, mortar, concrete material, etc. used in ordinary houses, and it is preferable to use the same material as the wall surface 2 . Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which the wall surface 2 and the wall surface 3 intersect each other at right angles, they may intersect at an acute angle or at an obtuse angle.

The deck 4 is a substantially flat floor surface provided at an internal corner of the wall surface 2 and the wall surface 3, and is formed at substantially the same height as the lower end of the window portion 5. constitutes a series of floor surfaces. The structure and material of the deck 4 are not particularly limited, and conventionally known wood decks, tile decks, aluminum decks, etc. can be used. Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which a deck 4 is provided in the garden, the ground surface of the garden may be exposed without providing the deck 4 .

The window part 5 is an opening facing the garden in the building provided on the wall surface 2, and the space is partitioned using a sash or glass used for a normal residential window. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the window part 5 is provided with a height and width that allow movement between the inner space of the living room and the outer space of the garden, and is used as a sweep window. is not limited. A case portion 13 is attached to the wall surface 2 above the window portion 5 .

The shade 11 is a member for constructing a light-shielding space below, and is a bellows-shaped thin sheet that is alternately folded along mountain fold lines 11a and valley fold lines 11b. One end of the shade 11 is fixed inside the case portion 13 and attached to the wall surface 2 via the case portion 13 . An arm portion 12 is attached to the other end of the shade 11 so that the shade 11 can be opened and closed following the movement of the arm portion 12 . The shade 11 preferably has a color and thickness that can block visible light. It suffices that a light-shielding space can be configured below by weakening the intensity of the light that is applied.

The shade 11 may have a structure in which a plurality of pieces are pasted together along the mountain fold lines 11a and the valley fold lines 11b, or may have a structure in which one long rectangular sheet is alternately folded along the mountain fold lines 11a and the valley fold lines 11b. good too. In particular, it is preferable to use a structure in which a single sheet is folded as the shade 11 because it is possible to reduce weight, improve mechanical strength, and suppress deterioration.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the shade 11 is supported only by both ends thereof without using a framework, hanging wires, or the like for supporting the shade 11 . As a result, the structure of the awning 1 can be simplified, and the weight and design can be improved. Although an example in which no frame, suspension wire, or the like is used is shown here, a frame, suspension wire, or the like may be used as necessary depending on the material, size, weight, or the like of the shade 11 .

The material constituting the shade 11 is not limited as long as it is lightweight and has excellent mechanical strength, but cloth and resin materials are preferable. For example, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene, epoxy, silicone, etc. can be used. In particular, it is preferable to use polycarbonate, which is lightweight and has excellent mechanical strength and weather resistance. It eliminates the need to support the shade 11 with a framework, hanging wires, etc., and it is possible to simplify the structure, reduce the weight, and improve the design. can.

The arm portion 12 is a flat and thick plate-like member, and is attached to the other end portion of the shade 11 along the folding direction. As will be described later, one end of the arm portion 12 in the longitudinal direction is pivotally supported in the vicinity of the position where the wall surfaces 2 and 3 intersect, and the arm portion 12 can be horizontally held about the axis. As a material for forming the arm portion 12, it is preferable to use a resin that is lightweight while having mechanical strength. For example, polycarbonate or the like can be used. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the arm portion 12 is a plate-like member, but the shape is not limited as long as it has the strength to hold the shade 11. For example, it may be a rod-like member.

The case portion 13 is a box-shaped or frame-shaped member provided above the window portion 5 on the wall surface 2 . The case part 13 has an outer shape capable of accommodating the folded shade 11 inside, and one end of the shade 11 is fixed inside. As a material for forming the case portion 13, a material having mechanical strength and weather resistance is preferable. For example, it is preferable to use an aluminum plate, a coated steel plate, or the like.

The movable lid portion 14 is a box-shaped member that is rotatably provided above the case portion 13 . As shown in FIG. 2, when the movable lid portion 14 is closed, the shade 11 and the arm portion 12 are covered and concealed by the movable lid portion 14 . As a material constituting the movable lid portion 14, a material having mechanical strength and weather resistance is preferable. For example, it is preferable to use an aluminum plate, a coated steel plate, or the like. Further, it is preferable that the movable lid portion 14 and the case portion 13 are made of the same material and finished in the same manner.

The holding portion 15 is a projection provided on the wall surface 3, and is provided in a position and shape corresponding to the locking portion 12a provided on the arm portion 12 as shown in FIG. The holding part 15 may be a simple protrusion, but a known latch mechanism may be used to prevent the locking part 12a from coming off when no operation is performed.

As shown in FIG. 1, when the arm portion 12 is rotated by 90 degrees, the arm portion 12 is held horizontally along the wall surface 3 and the shade 11 is fully opened. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 3, the arm portion 12 is provided with a substantially circular locking portion 12a. , the locking portion 12a is held, and the arm portion 12 is supported.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the shade 11 and the arm portion 12 are accommodated in the case portion 13 and the movable lid portion 14 is closed, the shade 11 and the arm portion 12 are hidden from the outside. Thereby, the shade 11 and the arm part 12 can be stored by a simple operation without impairing the appearance of the building when the awning 1 is not used. Further, since the movable lid part 14 covers the upper part of the folded shade 11 and the case part 13, it is possible to prevent rainwater and sunlight from entering inside and suppress deterioration of the shade 11 in a storage state.

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the locking portion 12a side with the arm portion 12 housed in the case portion 13 and the movable lid portion 14 opened. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the shaft support portion 16 side with the arm portion 12 housed in the case portion 13 and the movable lid portion 14 opened.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the arm portion 12 is at the 0 degree position, the arm portion 12 is accommodated in the case portion 13 provided on the wall surface 2 . At this time, the shade 11 is folded and sandwiched between the arm portion 12 and the case portion 13 and housed in the case portion 13 and the movable lid portion 14 together with the arm portion 12 . A locking portion 12a, which is a substantially circular opening, is formed in the vicinity of the outer tip of the arm portion 12. As shown in FIG. The movable lid portion 14 is rotatably supported by rotating shafts 14a at both ends in the longitudinal direction. For example, the rotating shaft 14 a has a structure such that a circular projection formed on the side surface of the case portion 13 is inserted into a circular opening formed on the side surface of the movable lid portion 14 .

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the arm portion 12 has a substantially flat plate shape and has a width substantially equal to the width of the folded shade 11 . Accordingly, when the arm portion 12 is accommodated in the case portion 13, the shade 11 is hidden by the arm portion 12 and cannot be seen from the front. Further, the shade 11 is hidden by the case portion 13, so that it cannot be seen from the side or from below.

As shown in FIG. 4, a shaft support portion 16 is provided at the inner tip of the arm portion 12, and the arm portion 12 is rotatably mounted on the wall surface by the shaft support portion 16 about a direction perpendicular to the fold of the shade 11 as a central axis. 3 is attached. The pivot portion 16 is, for example, a hinge, and has one piece fixed to the inner tip of the arm portion 12 and the other piece fixed to the wall surface 3 . Although FIG. 4 shows an example in which the shaft support 16 is attached to the wall surface 3, the mounting position of the shaft support 16 is not limited as long as the arm 12 can be rotatably held with respect to the wall surface 2. It is preferable to attach it to the part.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the awning 1 in this embodiment, showing a state in which the shade 11 of the awning 1 is opened to an intermediate position. The user of the awning 1 opens the movable lid portion 14 from the storage state shown in FIG. 2 with the movable lid portion 14 closed, as shown in FIG. Rotate horizontally. As shown in FIG. 5, since the arm portion 12 is attached to the other end of the shade 11, the shade 11 follows the rotation of the arm portion 12 and opens like a fan. When the arm portion 12 is rotated by 90 degrees, the shade 11 is fully opened as shown in FIG. 1, and the holding portion 15 is inserted into the engaging portion 12a to hold the shade 11 in a fan-shaped open state.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the shade 11 is opened and closed only by rotating the arm portion 12, and the arm portion 12 is held by the locking portion 12a and the holding portion 15, thereby maintaining the fully open state of the shade 11. can. Further, the shade 11 is attached above the window portion 5, and a sufficient light shielding space can be secured below the shade 11. - 特許庁Further, the shade 11 can be folded and stored compactly simply by rotating the arm portion 12 to the 0 degree position. As a result, the awning 1 of the present embodiment can be easily installed by the user, can be stored compactly when not in use, and can construct a light shielding space with a sufficient height.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIG. The description of the content that overlaps with the first embodiment is omitted. 6A and 6B are schematic cross-sectional views showing the structure of the shade 11 according to the present embodiment, where FIG. 6A shows a single layer structure and FIG. 6B shows a laminated structure.

In the example shown in FIG. 6A, the shade 11 is formed of a single resin layer 20 . Also, the resin layer 20 may be colored by using a colored resin. Alternatively, colored fine particles may be mixed in the resin layer 20 to provide the function of scattering light or the function of absorbing predetermined wavelengths such as ultraviolet light. Furthermore, the resin layer 20 may be formed in multiple colors using a multicolor molding technique, and the shade 11 may be patterned or patterned. Also, a pattern or pattern may be drawn on the surface or the back surface of the resin layer 20 by painting or printing.

In the example shown in FIG. 6B, the shade 11 has a laminated structure in which the front and back surfaces of the intermediate layer 21 are covered with the resin layer 20 . The intermediate layer 21 is a sheet-like member such as cloth, paper, or the like, and serves to block part of the light to form a light-shielding space below the shade 11 . A pattern or pattern may be drawn on the intermediate layer 21 by printing, dyeing, or the like. As the resin layer 20 covering the intermediate layer 21, it is preferable to use polycarbonate, which has excellent weather resistance. Although FIG. 6B shows a structure in which the front and back surfaces of the intermediate layer 21 are covered with the resin layer 20 , only one surface may be covered with the resin layer 20 and the resin layer 20 side may be used as the top surface of the shade 11 .

In this embodiment, patterns and patterns can be drawn on the shade 11, various functions can be imparted, and various forms of light-shielding spaces can be easily realized.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIG. The description of the content that overlaps with the first embodiment is omitted. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the awning 1 in this embodiment, showing a state in which the shade 11 of the awning 1 is fully opened.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the wall surface 2 provided with the window 5 is extended, and the arm portion 12 is rotatable by 180 degrees. 12 is held horizontally along the wall surface 2 . In this embodiment, since the shade 11 is deployed in a semicircular shape, it is possible to construct a light shielding space in a wider range.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the invention will be described. The description of the content that overlaps with the first embodiment is omitted. In the first embodiment, an example in which the movable lid portion 14 is provided in addition to the arm portion 12 and the movable lid portion 14 is closed after the shade 11 and the arm portion 12 are accommodated in the case portion 13 is shown.

In this embodiment, the function of the movable lid portion 14 is added to the arm portion 12, and the movable lid portion 14 is omitted. By forming the arm portion 12 to have a box-like outer shape similar to that of the movable lid portion 14, the arm portion 12 covers the upper surface, the side surface, and the lower surface of the case portion 13 when the arm portion 12 is closed to the 0 degree position. The case part 13 is hidden together with the folded shade 11.例文帳に追加

Also in this embodiment, the shade 11 can be stored by a simple operation without impairing the appearance of the building when the awning 1 is not used. Further, since the arm part 12 covers the upper part of the folded shade 11 and the case part 13, it is possible to prevent rainwater and sunlight from entering inside and suppress the deterioration of the shade 11 in the storage state.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims, and can be obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

Reference Signs List 1 Sunshade 2, 3 Wall surface 4 Deck 5 Window 11 Shade 11a Mountain fold line 11b Valley fold line 12 Arm portion 12a Locking portion 13 Case portion 14 Movable lid portion 14a Rotary shaft 15...Holding part 16...Rotating part 20...Resin layer 21...Intermediate layer

Claims (4)

a shade that is bent into a bellows shape and has one end attached to the first wall surface of the building;
a locking portion provided at the other end of the shade;
A holding portion that holds the locking portion ,
The other end is provided with a shaft support having a central axis in a direction perpendicular to the fold of the shade,
A sunshade, wherein the shaft support is attached to the building, and the shade can be horizontally opened and closed about the shaft support. An awning according to claim 1, comprising:
The awning, wherein the holding part is provided on a second wall surface different from the first wall surface in the building. An awning according to claim 1 or 2,
A sunshade, wherein the first wall surface is provided with a case portion that houses the shade. An awning according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
A plate-shaped arm is attached to the other end along the fold direction,
The awning, wherein the locking portion is formed on the arm portion.

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