CA2453979C - Free standing vehicle shelter - Google Patents
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Abstract
A relatively simple vehicle shelter includes a pair of elongated tracks, a fixed rear canopy on one end of the tracks, and a movable front canopy slidably mounted on the tracks for movement between an open position overlapping the rear canopy and a closed position against a fixed door assembly on a second end of said tracks.
The combination forms a cocoon around a vehicle.
The combination forms a cocoon around a vehicle.
Description
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FREE STANDING VEHICLE SHELTER
This invention relates to a modular, free standing vehicle shelter.
A great many dwellings including, but not limited to single family homes, apartment buildings and trailer park homes do not include garages, carports or other shelters for automobiles or other vehicles. In northern climates particulariy, it is desirable to park vehicles in some form of shelter. Recently, easily erected, collapsible structures have become available for sheltering vehicles. The structures in question include skeletal metal frames covered with sheets of plastic with an opening in one end covered by a plastic door. While such a structure offers a relatively inexpensive alternative to a permanent vehicle shelter, it is easy to gain entry to the shelter merely by cutting the plastic cover or opening a flap which cannot be locked. Moreover, collapsible garages are somewhat flimsy and have a short useful life expectancy.
The object of the present invention is to provide a solution to the above described problems in the form of a relatively simple, modular, stand alone vehicle shelter. The structure is made from readily available, inexpensive materials, and can be locked, providing security for a vehicle.
Accordingly, the invention relates to a free standing vehicle shelter comprising a pair of elongated, parallel rails for guiding a vehicle into the shelter;
a fixed rear canopy on one end of said rails for sheltering one end of a vehicle;
a movable front canopy slidable on said rails between an open position overlapping said fixed canopy and a closed position for sheltering a remaining portion of the vehicle not covered by the fixed canopy; and a door assembly fixed on a second end of said rails permitting access to a second end of the vehicle and for limiting movement of said movable canopy in the closed position.
The invention is described below in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention, and wherein:
Figure 1 is an isometric view of a vehicle shelter in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a top view of the vehicle shelter of Fig. 1 showing doors in the open position;
Figure 3 is a side view of the vehicle shelter of Figs. 1 and 2;
Figure 4 is an isometric view of a frame used in a fixed canopy of the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
Figure 5 is an end view of the frame of Fig. 4;
Figure 6 is an end view of a rail used in the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3 with parts omitted;
Figure 7 is an isometric view of a frame used in a movable canopy of the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
Figure 8 is a front view of a door panel used in the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
Figure 9 is an isometric view of a bar used in the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
and Figure 10 is an isometric view of the shelter of Figs. I to 3 showing the movable canopy in a partly open position.
With reference to Figs. 1 to 3, the principal elements of the shelter of the present invention include a pair of elongated rails 1, a fixed canopy indicated
FREE STANDING VEHICLE SHELTER
This invention relates to a modular, free standing vehicle shelter.
A great many dwellings including, but not limited to single family homes, apartment buildings and trailer park homes do not include garages, carports or other shelters for automobiles or other vehicles. In northern climates particulariy, it is desirable to park vehicles in some form of shelter. Recently, easily erected, collapsible structures have become available for sheltering vehicles. The structures in question include skeletal metal frames covered with sheets of plastic with an opening in one end covered by a plastic door. While such a structure offers a relatively inexpensive alternative to a permanent vehicle shelter, it is easy to gain entry to the shelter merely by cutting the plastic cover or opening a flap which cannot be locked. Moreover, collapsible garages are somewhat flimsy and have a short useful life expectancy.
The object of the present invention is to provide a solution to the above described problems in the form of a relatively simple, modular, stand alone vehicle shelter. The structure is made from readily available, inexpensive materials, and can be locked, providing security for a vehicle.
Accordingly, the invention relates to a free standing vehicle shelter comprising a pair of elongated, parallel rails for guiding a vehicle into the shelter;
a fixed rear canopy on one end of said rails for sheltering one end of a vehicle;
a movable front canopy slidable on said rails between an open position overlapping said fixed canopy and a closed position for sheltering a remaining portion of the vehicle not covered by the fixed canopy; and a door assembly fixed on a second end of said rails permitting access to a second end of the vehicle and for limiting movement of said movable canopy in the closed position.
The invention is described below in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention, and wherein:
Figure 1 is an isometric view of a vehicle shelter in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a top view of the vehicle shelter of Fig. 1 showing doors in the open position;
Figure 3 is a side view of the vehicle shelter of Figs. 1 and 2;
Figure 4 is an isometric view of a frame used in a fixed canopy of the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
Figure 5 is an end view of the frame of Fig. 4;
Figure 6 is an end view of a rail used in the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3 with parts omitted;
Figure 7 is an isometric view of a frame used in a movable canopy of the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
Figure 8 is a front view of a door panel used in the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
Figure 9 is an isometric view of a bar used in the shelter of Figs. 1 to 3;
and Figure 10 is an isometric view of the shelter of Figs. I to 3 showing the movable canopy in a partly open position.
With reference to Figs. 1 to 3, the principal elements of the shelter of the present invention include a pair of elongated rails 1, a fixed canopy indicated
2 generally at 2, a movable canopy indicated generally at 3 and a front door assembly 4. As best shown in Fig. 6, each of the rails 1 is defined by four inch by four inch timbers 5 with wooden two-by-fours 6 attached to the outer sides thereof. The rails 1 act as guides for a vehicle entering the shelter. A crossbar (not shown) extends between the rails 1 near the rear end 7 thereof for maintaining the rails in the desired spaced apart relationship and for acting as a stop for the front wheels of a vehicle. The stop ensures that a vehicle driven into the front end (on the left in Figs.
1 to 3) of the canopy 2 stops before striking doors 10 (Fig. 2) on the rear end of the canopy 2. The canopy 2 is mounted on the rear ends 7 of the rails 1 for covering the front end of a vehicle. The stop is spaced a distance from the open front end of the canopy 2 such that a driver can open his door to get into or out of the vehicle.
With reference to Figs. 4 and 5, the canopy 2 includes a skeletal frame defined by three tubular, high strength steel arches 12, longitudinally extending struts or beams 13 interconnecting the arches at the tops and bottoms of the sides thereof, and crossbars 14 extending between the upper ends of the vertical sides of the end arches. Posts 16 and bottom bars 17 at the rear end of the frame define a door opening. Hinges (not shown) connect the doors 10 to the posts 16. All of the elements of the frame are formed of 1" x 1" tubular, high strength steel. Of course, other materials could be used to form such elements. The doors 10 are merely rectangular plywood panels covered with vinyl siding (not shown).
The frame of the canopy 2 is covered with 1/4" plywood 19 (Fig. 4). The plywood 19 is connected to the frame members using self tapping screws (not shown). Vinyl siding 20 is mounted on the sides of the canopy 2, and asphalt shingles 21 are attached to the plywood on the roof of the canopy 2.
1 to 3) of the canopy 2 stops before striking doors 10 (Fig. 2) on the rear end of the canopy 2. The canopy 2 is mounted on the rear ends 7 of the rails 1 for covering the front end of a vehicle. The stop is spaced a distance from the open front end of the canopy 2 such that a driver can open his door to get into or out of the vehicle.
With reference to Figs. 4 and 5, the canopy 2 includes a skeletal frame defined by three tubular, high strength steel arches 12, longitudinally extending struts or beams 13 interconnecting the arches at the tops and bottoms of the sides thereof, and crossbars 14 extending between the upper ends of the vertical sides of the end arches. Posts 16 and bottom bars 17 at the rear end of the frame define a door opening. Hinges (not shown) connect the doors 10 to the posts 16. All of the elements of the frame are formed of 1" x 1" tubular, high strength steel. Of course, other materials could be used to form such elements. The doors 10 are merely rectangular plywood panels covered with vinyl siding (not shown).
The frame of the canopy 2 is covered with 1/4" plywood 19 (Fig. 4). The plywood 19 is connected to the frame members using self tapping screws (not shown). Vinyl siding 20 is mounted on the sides of the canopy 2, and asphalt shingles 21 are attached to the plywood on the roof of the canopy 2.
3 A pair of generally C-shaped tracks 23 on the outer sides of the rails 1 slidably support the second canopy 3. The tracks 23 are merely lengths of the tracks normally used for garage doors. A sleeve 24 carrying an axle 25 is mounted on the bottom end of each side 26 of each arch 28 used in the second canopy 3.
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roller 29 on the inner end of the axle 25 rides in the track 23.
The canopy 3 is larger than the canopy 2 so that it can be slid along the tracks 23 into overlapping relationship with the canopy 2 (Fig. 10). Referring to Fig.
7, the canopy 3 includes a frame defined by a plurality of the arches 28 interconnected at their top ends by a beam 31 and by side and bottom struts 32 and 33, respectively. An additional arch 35 with a straight, horizontal top bar 36, inclined shoulders 37 and inwardly extending sides 38 is connected to the front of the frame.
The sides 38 of the arch 35 have the same inclination as the sides of the arches 26.
Like the frame of the canopy 2, the sides and the top of the front of the frame of the canopy 3 are covered with 1/4" plywood 19 and vinyl siding 20, and the top is covered with plywood and shingles 21. The lintel area above the top bar 36 of the arch 35 is covered so that when the shelter is completely closed, there is no opening into the shelter for snow or rain.
The final element of the shelter is the front door assembly 4. The front door assembly includes a frame in the form of an arch 40 similar in shape to the arch 35 and two doors 41. Holes (not shown) extend transversely through the bottom ends of the sides of the arch 40 for receiving bolts (not shown) which connect the arch to the rails 1. Each door 41 includes a 1/4" plywood panel 42 (one shown in Fig.
8, the other door panel being the mirror image of the Fig. 8 panel). The panel 42 is covered with vinyl siding 43. The outer side edges 44 of the panels 42 are similar in
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roller 29 on the inner end of the axle 25 rides in the track 23.
The canopy 3 is larger than the canopy 2 so that it can be slid along the tracks 23 into overlapping relationship with the canopy 2 (Fig. 10). Referring to Fig.
7, the canopy 3 includes a frame defined by a plurality of the arches 28 interconnected at their top ends by a beam 31 and by side and bottom struts 32 and 33, respectively. An additional arch 35 with a straight, horizontal top bar 36, inclined shoulders 37 and inwardly extending sides 38 is connected to the front of the frame.
The sides 38 of the arch 35 have the same inclination as the sides of the arches 26.
Like the frame of the canopy 2, the sides and the top of the front of the frame of the canopy 3 are covered with 1/4" plywood 19 and vinyl siding 20, and the top is covered with plywood and shingles 21. The lintel area above the top bar 36 of the arch 35 is covered so that when the shelter is completely closed, there is no opening into the shelter for snow or rain.
The final element of the shelter is the front door assembly 4. The front door assembly includes a frame in the form of an arch 40 similar in shape to the arch 35 and two doors 41. Holes (not shown) extend transversely through the bottom ends of the sides of the arch 40 for receiving bolts (not shown) which connect the arch to the rails 1. Each door 41 includes a 1/4" plywood panel 42 (one shown in Fig.
8, the other door panel being the mirror image of the Fig. 8 panel). The panel 42 is covered with vinyl siding 43. The outer side edges 44 of the panels 42 are similar in
4 shape to the shoulders 37 and sides 38 of the arch 35. The doors 41 are connected to the sides 45 of the arch 40 by hinges (not shown) which are preferably inclined so that the doors will swing open when released or unlatched.
A pair of bars 47 extend longitudinally between the front end of the fixed canopy 2 and the arch 35. The bars 47 are defined by two sections 48 and 49 (Fig.
9) which are telescopically interconnected. Plates 50 and 51 on the outer ends of the sections 48 and 49 have holes 52 and 53, respectively therethrough for receiving bolts (not shown) for connecting the bars 47 to the front door arch 40 and to the front of the frame of the canopy 2.
While it is not shown in the drawings, a garage door opener can be installed in the shelter. The door opener would be mounted on one of the arches. A cable (not shown) can be connected to the front doors and extend around a pulley on the fixed, rear canopy frame to the front end of the movable canopy 3. When the canopy moves to the open position, the weight of the doors causes them to open, and, when the canopy 3 is moved to the closed position, the doors are pulled closed.
In use, with the doors open and the movable canopy 3 in the rear position (Fig.
10) overlapping the fixed canopy, the front doors are opened and a vehicle driven into the shelter. The stop between the rails 1 limits movement of the vehicle to a position in the shelter in which the front door hinges are at the front end of the fixed canopy 2 so that a driver can get out of the vehicle. The canopy 3 is then slid forwardly to abut the front door assembly, and the front doors 41 are closed so that the vehicle is completely sheltered.
A pair of bars 47 extend longitudinally between the front end of the fixed canopy 2 and the arch 35. The bars 47 are defined by two sections 48 and 49 (Fig.
9) which are telescopically interconnected. Plates 50 and 51 on the outer ends of the sections 48 and 49 have holes 52 and 53, respectively therethrough for receiving bolts (not shown) for connecting the bars 47 to the front door arch 40 and to the front of the frame of the canopy 2.
While it is not shown in the drawings, a garage door opener can be installed in the shelter. The door opener would be mounted on one of the arches. A cable (not shown) can be connected to the front doors and extend around a pulley on the fixed, rear canopy frame to the front end of the movable canopy 3. When the canopy moves to the open position, the weight of the doors causes them to open, and, when the canopy 3 is moved to the closed position, the doors are pulled closed.
In use, with the doors open and the movable canopy 3 in the rear position (Fig.
10) overlapping the fixed canopy, the front doors are opened and a vehicle driven into the shelter. The stop between the rails 1 limits movement of the vehicle to a position in the shelter in which the front door hinges are at the front end of the fixed canopy 2 so that a driver can get out of the vehicle. The canopy 3 is then slid forwardly to abut the front door assembly, and the front doors 41 are closed so that the vehicle is completely sheltered.
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1. A free standing vehicle shelter comprising :
a pair of elongated, parallel rails for guiding a vehicle into the shelter;
a fixed rear canopy on one end of said rails for sheltering one end of a vehicle;
a movable front canopy slidable on said rails between an open position overlapping said fixed canopy and a closed position for sheltering a remaining portion of the vehicle not covered by the fixed canopy; and a door assembly fixed on a second end of said rails permitting access to a second end of the vehicle and for limiting movement of said movable canopy in the closed position.
a pair of elongated, parallel rails for guiding a vehicle into the shelter;
a fixed rear canopy on one end of said rails for sheltering one end of a vehicle;
a movable front canopy slidable on said rails between an open position overlapping said fixed canopy and a closed position for sheltering a remaining portion of the vehicle not covered by the fixed canopy; and a door assembly fixed on a second end of said rails permitting access to a second end of the vehicle and for limiting movement of said movable canopy in the closed position.
2. The vehicle shelter of claim 1 including a stop extending between said rails in said rear canopy for limiting movement of the vehicle into the rear canopy.
3. The vehicle shelter of claim 1, wherein each of said canopies includes a plurality of arches and struts interconnecting said arches.
4. The vehicle shelter of claim 1 including tracks on outer sides of said rails, and rollers on bottom ends of each side of said front canopy for slidably supporting the front canopy on the tracks.
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