GB2592474A

GB2592474A - Awning for cruiser

Info

Publication number: GB2592474A
Application number: GB2020220.6A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Seizou Tomatsu
Original assignee: MARUBISHI SEISAKUJO CO Ltd
Current assignee: MARUBISHI SEISAKUJO CO Ltd
Priority date: 2020-02-18
Filing date: 2020-12-21
Publication date: 2021-09-01
Anticipated expiration: 2040-12-21
Also published as: JP2021130318A; JP6732181B1; GB202020220D0; US20210253199A1; GB2592474B

Abstract

The costs required from manufacturing to attachment of an awning (1, Fig 1) to a cruiser (C, Fig 7) are reduced by providing an awning comprising a plurality of divided body portions made of fibre-reinforced plastic. The divided body portions are connected to constitute an awning adapted to various sizes. A light shielding roof panel (2, Fig 1) made of fibre-reinforced plastic, to be disposed at the top of an open cabin (C1, Fig 7) of a cruiser, is divided parallel to a central axis (X, Fig 1) in a front to rear direction into three divided bodies in plan view, the three divided bodies including a central divided body 3 and left and right-side divided bodies 4 bilaterally symmetric about the central divided body. The central divided body and the left and right-side divided bodies are respectively divided at a straight line (Y, Fig 1) orthogonal to the central axis X into two parts, 3a and 3b and 4a and 4b.

Description

AWNING FOR CRUISER

The present invention relates to an awning for a cruiser, in particular to an awning to be attached to an open cabin formed by opening an upper side of a cabin of a cruiser.

Conventionally, there are cruisers having cabins whose upper sides are open (cabins of this kind are collectively called open cabins), such as a cruiser that has a main cabin with a steering which is opened to the air, and a cruiser that has a flying deck (also called a flying bridge) with a steering which is provided on the roof of a main cabin. Since such an open cabin has the upper side opened, a steersman can enjoy a refreshing sense of exhilaration while steering.

However, when steering in an open cabin, a steersman is exposed to strong headwinds, splashing waves, or exposed to sunlight, so an enclosure is installed in the open cabin in order to enclose the steering seat and protect the steersman.

There are various types of enclosures, and most of them are formed so that transparent vinyl sheets are extended via fasteners on the front face and both side faces of a main frame constructed in the form of a box on an open cabin, and a light shielding sheet is extended on the top face of the main frame. Such an enclosure does not have a good external appearance since the box-shaped enclosure projects from the streamlined hull.

Ventilation can be allowed to blow into the above described known enclosure by opening the fasteners of the transparent vinyl sheets. However, the cruiser is generally anchored and left exposed to the weather in a marina. The transparent vinyl sheets may deform due to temperature changes and other various conditions making the fasteners difficult to be smoothly opened and closed, so that usability for ventilation is low.

The inventor of the present invention has developed an awning as disclosed in JP3443397. The awning disclosed in JP3443397 is provided with a transparent window panel that slides to open and close a space between the front end of a roof cover and an open cabin front portion. The roof cover is inclined to slope down forward and the window panel is inclined continuously from the inclination of the roof cover. Slide rails with a constant space from side frames are disposed below the side frames supporting the roof cover, and left and right sides of the window panel are attached slidably to the slide rails.

The awning of JP3443397 has many advantages such as excellent opening and closing operability of the window panel. Additionally, when the window panel is closed, the awning has an appearance having a streamlined form from the window panel to the roof cover to direct air to blow down forward. These opening and closing operability and streamlined form have been well-received by consumers.

Further, as disclosed in JP4564542, the inventor of the present invention has automated window panel opening and closing operations by attaching an exclusive window regulator in the awning described JP3443397, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of manual operation.

Recently, cruisers have increased in size and, correspondingly, awnings as disclosed in JP3443397 and JP4564542 have inevitably increased in size. Accordingly, separate manufacturing/storage facilities and transportation means for large-sized awnings suitable for large cruisers are necessary. This has led to a problem that the cost of awnings has increased.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to reduce the costs required from manufacturing to attachment of an awning to a cruiser. In the present invention, this is achieved by configuring an awning adapted to various sizes by dividing the awning into a plurality of divided body portions made of fiber-reinforced plastic, rather than attaching sheets to a frame, and connecting these divided body portions In view of the problem described above, an awning for a cruiser, according to the present invention, is configured so that a light shielding roof panel, made of fiber-reinforced plastic, to be disposed at the top of an open cabin of a cruiser is divided parallel to a central axis in a front-rear direction into three divided bodies in a plan view: a central divided body and left and right-side divided bodies, wherein the left and right-side divided bodies are bilaterally symmetric via the central divided body. The central divided body and the left and right-side divided bodies are respectively divided at an appropriate straight line orthogonal to the central axis into two parts. The roof panel therefore includes: a central divided body front portion; a central divided body rear portion; left and right-side divided body front portions; and left and right-side divided body rear portions.

The roof panel is curved in the front-rear direction at a predetermined downward inclination at a front side. The roof panel is provided with a window opening frame that is enclosed by: a roof panel front end; a cross bar disposed at an open cabin front portion in a front lower portion of the roof panel front end; and side pillars extending so as to descend forward from left and right-side ends of the roof panel front end, wherein the side panels support both ends of the cross bar. In the window opening frame, a transparent front window that slides forward and rearward, to open and close the window opening frame, is provided. The front window inclines so as to be continuous with the downward inclination of the roof panel. The cross bar consists of: an intermediate portion having an end-to-end dimension equal to a horizontal width of the central divided body, wherein the intermediate portion is regarded as a portion of the central divided body front portion; and left and right end portions divided bilaterally symmetrically via the intermediate portion, wherein the left and right end portions are formed integrally and continuously with the side pillars of the left and right-side divided bodies.

Further, the central divided body front portion is set to have a predetermined constant shape and size, whereas the central divided body rear portion, the left and right-side divided body front portions, and the left and right-side divided body rear portions are formed to: fit the shape and size of the central divided body front portion; and have predetermined appropriate shapes and sizes set according to the shape and size of the open cabin.

In short, in the present invention, a light shielding roof panel, made of reinforced-fiber plastic, to be disposed at the top of an open cabin of a cruiser is divided parallel to a central axis in the front-rear direction into three divided bodies in a plan view: a central divided body and left and right-side divided bodies, wherein the left and right-side divided bodies are bilaterally symmetric via the central divided body. The central divided body and the left and right-side divided bodies are respectively divided at an appropriate straight line orthogonal to the central axis into two parts. The roof panel therefore includes: a central divided body front portion; a central divided body rear portion; left and right-side divided body front portions; and left and right-side divided body rear portions. Therefore, the awning can be manufactured, stored and transported in a divided state of the roof panel. The awning can then be assembled at a storage site of the cruiser, such as a marina. The awning is adapted to the size of the open cabin. Separate manufacturing/storage facilities and transportation means in response to an increase in size of the awning are not required. Therefore, the costs required from manufacturing to attachment of the awning to a cruiser can be reduced.

An awning, in which the divided body portions of the roof panel and the front window are assembled, is comparable to the forms described in JP3443397 and JP4564542. The awning relieves air resistance of headwinds against the open cabin due to the inclination of the roof panel, and reduces sway of the cruiser caused by the headwinds. Therefore, the awning of the present invention makes steering excellent. In comparison with a conventional box-shaped enclosure, the awning harmonizes with a streamlined cruiser, and can be used as an extremely attractive roof.

In addition, the transparent front window, which slides forward and rearward to open and close the window opening frame at the front side of the roof panel, is continuous with the inclination of the roof panel so that, as compared with troublesome opening and closing means using fasteners in the conventional enclosure, the window opening frame can be opened and closed by an easy operation of sliding the front window.

In a closed state of the front window, the awning assumes an appearance with a streamlined form in which the inclination of the roof panel is continuous from the front window. This streamlined form is: attractive when compared with the conventional box-shaped enclosure; realizes excellent visibility; and shields against strong headwinds and splashing waves. The steersman can therefore steer the cruiser without trouble. In an opened state of the front window, ventilation can be allowed to blow towards a steering seat in the open cabin so that the steersman can feel a refreshing sense of exhilaration.

The central divided body front portion is set to have a predetermined constant shape and size, whereas the central divided body rear portion, the left and right-side divided body front portions, and the left and right-side divided body rear portions are formed to: fit the shape and size of the central divided body front portion; and have predetermined appropriate shapes and sizes set according to a shape and a size of the open cabin. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide a plurality of awnings suitable for different shapes and sizes of open cabins. The central divided body front portion with constant shape and size can be used in common without dimensional changes.

Accordingly, only one kind of mold is used for the central divided body front portion, which brings about significant practical effects such that costs can be reduced correspondingly.

According to the present invention there is provided an awning for a cruiser comprising a light shielding roof panel made of fiber-reinforced plastic to be disposed at the top of an open cabin of a cruiser, wherein the roof panel is divided parallel to a central axis in a front-rear direction into three divided bodies in plan view, the three divided bodies including a central divided body and left and right-side divided bodies bilaterally symmetric about the central divided body, and wherein the central divided body and the left and right-side divided bodies are respectively divided at a straight line orthogonal to the central axis into two pads such that the roof panel comprises: a central divided body front portion; a central divided body rear portion; left and right-side divided body front portions; and left and right-side divided body rear portions.

Preferably, the roof panel is curved at a front side at a predetermined downward inclination in the front-rear direction, and is provided with a window opening frame that is enclosed by: a roof panel front end; a cross bar disposed at an open cabin front portion in a front lower portion of the roof panel front end; and side pillars extending so as to descend forward from left and right ends of the roof panel front end, wherein the side pillars support both ends of the cross bar, wherein the cross bar consists of: an intermediate portion having an end-to-end dimension equal to a horizontal width of the central divided body, wherein the intermediate portion is regarded as part of the central divided body front portion; and left and right end portions divided bilaterally symmetrically via the intermediate portion, wherein the left and right end portions are formed integrally and continuously with the side pillars, and preferably the awning further comprises a transparent front window that 5 slides forward and rearward to open and close the window opening frame, wherein the transparent front window is configured to incline so as to be continuous with the downward inclination of the roof panel.

Advantageously, the central divided body front portion is set to have a predetermined constant shape and size, and the central divided body rear portion, the left and right-side divided body front portions, and the left and right-side divided body rear portions are formed to fit the shape and size of the central divided body front portion and have predetermined shapes and sizes set according to a shape and a size of the open cabin.

The invention will now be described with reference to the attached drawings, in which: FIGURE 1 is a top view of an awning for a cruiser according to the present invention.

FIGURE 2 is bottom view of the awning of figure 1.

FIGURE 3 is front view of the awning of figure 1.

FIGURE 4 is a back view of the awning of figure 1.

FIGURE 5 is a side view of the awning of figure 1.

FIGURE 6 is an exploded view of the awning of figure 1.

FIGURE 7 is a side view of a usage state of an awning according to the present invention.

FIGURE 8 is a top view of a usage state of an awning according to the present invention.

FIGURE 9 is a cross-sectional view of a usage state of an awning according to the present invention.

FIGURE 10 is a cross-sectional view depicting attachment of a front window to a roof panel.

FIGURE 11 is a top view of two awnings according to the present invention formed by assembling two sets of central divided body rear portions and left and right-side divided body front portions and rear portions, different in shape and size from each other.

In an awning 1 according to the present invention, a light shielding roof panel 2 made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) to be disposed at the top of an open cabin Cl of a cruiser C (shown in Fig. 7) is formed into a substantially rectangular shape that is long in the front-rear direction, bilaterally symmetric, and curvedly projects at the front and rear sides in plan view so as to correspond to the size of the open cabin Cl. The roof panel 2 is divided parallel to a central axis X in the front-rear direction into three divided bodies including a central divided body 3 and left and right-side divided bodies 4 bilaterally symmetric via the central divided body 3. The central divided body 3 and the left and right-side divided bodies 4 are each divided at a straight line Y orthogonal to the central axis X into two parts including: a central divided body front portion 3a; a central divided body rear portion 3b; left and right-side divided body front portions 4a; and left and right-side divided body rear portions 4b.

The cruiser C in Fig. 7 is a type provided with a flying deck (open cabin Cl) on a roof of a main cabin. The awning 1 is applicable to a cruiser other than the cruiser C as long as the cruiser has an open cabin that is a roofless open type.

The roof panel 2 is formed so that a front side and a rear side are curved in the front-rear direction at a predetermined downward inclination. The roof panel 2 is provided with a window opening frame 6 that is enclosed by: a roof panel front end 2a bilaterally symmetric in a plan view and curvedly projecting forward; a cross bar 5 disposed so as to curvedly project forward, as with the roof panel front end 2a, at an open cabin Cl front portion; and side pillars 2b extending so as to descend forward along the curve in the front-rear direction from left and right ends of the roof panel front end 2a, wherein the side pillars 2b support both ends of the cross bar 5.

In the window opening frame 6, a transparent front window 7 that slides forward and rearward to open and close the window opening frame 6 is provided. The window 7 is configured to incline so as to be continuous with the downward inclination of the roof panel 2 in a closed state of the window opening frame.

As shown in Fig. 6, the cross bar 5 consists of: an intermediate portion 5a having an end-to-end dimension D in a plan view equal to a horizontal width W of the central divided body 3; and left and right end portions 5b divided bilaterally symmetrically via the intermediate portion 5a, wherein the end portions 5b are formed integrally and continuously with the side pillars 2b of the left and right-side divided bodies 4.

Therefore, the roof panel 2 consists of seven pieces: the central divided body front portion 3a; the central divided body rear portion 3b; the intermediate portion 5a; the left divided body front portion 4a; the left divided body rear portion 4b; the right divided body front portion 4a; and the right divided body rear portion 4b (hereinafter referred to as divided body portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a, also). Each of the divided body portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a is formed of a hollow double wall structure provided with an inner wall and an outer wall facing each other via a gap (see Fig. 9). Therefore, even when the roof panel is increased in size, it can be made light in weight and high in strength.

At peripheral edges of the portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a, hanging walls H are formed. In the hanging walls that come into contact with the divided body portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a (hereinafter referred to as connecting walls H1) when the divided body portions are assembled, a plurality of bolt insertion holes (not shown) are formed. A bolt B is inserted through bolt insertion holes that communicate with each other due to the contact between the connecting walls H1 of the divided body portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a, and by fastening nuts N to the bolts B, the divided body portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a adjacent to each other are connected to constitute the roof panel 2.

A silicon-based sealing material (not shown) is filled between the connecting walls H1, to apply a waterproof treatment.

The central divided body 3 is formed into a rectangular shape long in the front-rear direction in a plan view, and is provided with a terrace portion 8, slightly smaller than the central divided body 3, that bulges upward from the outer wall of the central divided body 3.

On the inner wall of the central divided body front portion 3a, at a position corresponding to the terrace portion 8, is located a recessed portion 9 having an upper surface curved along the curved shape of the roof panel 2 in the front-rear direction. Inside the recessed portion 9, a window regulator 10 (for the sake of description, not shown in Fig. 4, but shown in Figs. 2 and 9) having the same configuration as that disclosed in JP4564542 is stored and retained along the curved shape of the recessed portion.

This window regulator 10 is provided with a transfer 10a projecting downward from the window regulator so as to freely reciprocate forward and rearward along the curved shape of the roof panel 2 in the front-rear direction. The transfer 10a is linked to the front window 7 as described later.

The front window 7 is made of plastic, such as polycarbonate, and has an area substantially matching the window opening frame 6. The front window 7 is formed into a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in a front view that is curved like an arch in the same manner as the cross bar 5 in the left-right direction. A pipe-shaped window frame 11 is installed along a peripheral edge of the front window 7 on a back surface thereof.

At the front and rear (the upper side and the lower side) of the left and right sides 11a of the window frame 11, as shown in Fig. 10, brackets 12, shaped into L-shaped plates whose tip ends are bent upward, are provided to project outward. Rollers 13 are attached to the tip ends of the brackets 12. The rollers 13 are fitted so as to freely travel on the left and right edges of the inner wall of the roof panel 2. More specifically, the rollers 13 are fitted so as to freely travel on arc-shaped tracks 14 installed along the curved shape from the front ends of the side pillars 2b to the rear sides of the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a.

Each track 14 is a pipe rail having a C-shaped section formed by forming a slit 14a through a pipe. The tip ends of the brackets 12 are inserted in the slits 14a and the rollers 13 are brought into contact with the insides of the pipe rails (tracks) 14. Accordingly, the front window 7 is guided to slide forward and rearward along the tracks 14 so as to open and close the window opening frame 6.

By pivotally fitting and joining the transfer 10a, projecting downward from the window regulator 10, to a projection piece 15, projecting rearward from an intermediate portion of the rear side (upper side) llb of the window frame 11 that corresponds to an upper edge of the front window 7, via a connection rod 16, the transfer 10a and the front window 7 are linked to each other. Accordingly, the front window 7 is configured to automatically slide to open and close the window opening frame 6 in response to movement of the transfer 10a.

In other words, in a state where the window opening frame 6 is closed by the front window 7, as shown in the drawings, the front side 11c and the rear side llb of the window frame 11 are disposed to respectively overlap an upper portion of the cross bar 5 and a lower portion of the roof panel front end 2a. In a state where the front window 7 is slid rearward and the window opening frame 6 is opened (not shown), the front window 7 is disposed to overlap and be parallel to the lower portion of the roof panel 2 at a constant interval.

At appropriate positions on the rear sides of the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a, short-length rear legs 17, having inverted truncated square pyramid shapes whose lower end faces are made horizontal, are provided to project downward.

The rear legs 17 and appropriate portions of the left and right-side divided body rear portions 4b fix upper ends of ladder-structured support legs 18 erected on the left and right of the open cabin Cl (refer to Figs. 7 and 9).

In the open cabin Cl, the cross bar 5 is joined to and supported on upper ends of a plurality of support columns 19. The plurality of support columns 19 are erected at predetermined intervals along an inner periphery of a front face portion of an existing windshield panel C2 circumferentially provided at the front side of the open cabin.

Accordingly, as shown in Figs. 7 to 9, the awning 1, assembled from divided body portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a and the front window 7 as described above, is comparable to the forms described in JP3443397 and JP4564542. The awning 1 is fixed to the top of the open cabin Cl so that the inclination of the awning is continuous above the windshield panel C2. The inclination of the roof panel 2 reduces sway of the cruiser C caused by headwinds. Therefore, the awning 1 relieves air resistance of headwinds against the open cabin Cl, thereby realizing excellent steering. In comparison with a conventional box-shaped enclosure, the awning 1 harmonizes with the streamlined cruiser C, and can be used as an extremely attractive roof.

In addition, the transparent front window 7, which slides forward and rearward to open and close the window opening frame 6 at the front side of the roof panel 2, is provided continuous with the inclination of the roof panel 2 so that, as compared with troublesome opening and closing means using fasteners in the conventional enclosure, the window opening frame 6 can be opened and closed by an easy operation of sliding the front window 7.

Additionally, in a closed state of the front window 7, the awning 1 assumes an appearance with a streamlined form in which the inclination of the roof panel 2 is continuous from the front window 7, which: looks good in comparison with the conventional box-shaped enclosure; realizes excellent visibility; and shields against strong headwinds and splashing waves, so that a steersman can steer the cruiser C without trouble.

In an opened state of the front window 7, wind can be allowed to blow in 25 towards a steering seat in the open cabin Cl, and a steersman can feel a refreshing sense of freedom.

The opening and closing operations of the front window 7 are automated by the window regulator 10. The front window 7 is slid rearward by the transfer 10a of the window regulator 10 attached to the front window 7 via the connection rod 16, thereby fully opening the window opening frame 6, which is continuous above the windshield panel C2.

In order to close the front window 7 from the fully opened state, the transfer 10a is moved forward by the window regulator 10: the front window 7 is slid forward and closed.

During the opening or closing operation of the front window 7, by stopping the transfer 10a, the window opening frame Scan be opened at a predetermined opening degree.

The awning 1, configured as described above, can be manufactured, stored and transported in the divided state. The awning 1 can be assembled from the divided body portions 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, and 5a and the front window 7, etc. at the storage site of the cruiser C, such as a marina. The awning 1 adapted to the size of the open cabin Cl can then be attached. Separate manufacturing/storage facilities and transportation means in response to an increase in size of the awning 1 are not required. Therefore, the costs required from manufacturing to attachment of the awning to the cruiser can be reduced.

The shape and size of the awning 1 must be made to correspond to an open cabin Cl, which varies in shape and size according to the type of the cruiser C, without changing the shapes and sizes of all the divided body portions 3, 3a, 4a, 4b, and 5a constituting the roof panel 2. The central divided body front portion 3a (including the intermediate portion 5a) is set to have a predetermined constant shape and size for use in roof panels 2 with different shapes and sizes. Accordingly, only one mold is used for the central divided body front portion 3a and the intermediate portion 5a, and costs can be reduced correspondingly.

Therefore, in the roof panel 2, the central divided body rear portion 3b, the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a, and the left and right-side divided body rear portions 4b are continuous in shape and size, and made in proportion to the shape and size of the central divided body front portion 3a including the intermediate portion 5a. The central divided body rear portion 3b, the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a, and the left and right-side divided body rear portions 4b have predetermined appropriate shapes and sizes according to the shape and size of the open cabin Cl (see Fig. 11).

Fig. 11 depicts two awnings 1 of different shape and size from each other, both awnings 1 sharing the central divided body front portion 3a including the intermediate portion 5a. In the awnings 1 of Fig. 11, respectively having large and small sizes different from each other, the shapes and sizes of left and right connecting walls H1 of the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a are formed into the same curved band plate shapes as the left and right connecting walls H1 of the central divided body front portion 3a. The front ends of the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a are set to have the same curvature as that of the front end of the central divided body front portion 3a so that the roof panel front end 2a has a continuous curve, and the shapes and horizontal widths in the left-right direction of the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a are appropriately set in accordance with the horizontal width of the open cabin C1.

Further, in the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a, the left and right end portions 5b, continuous with the left and right sides of the intermediate portion 5a to constitute the cross bar 5, have small end faces (connecting walls Hi) that are to be respectively brought into contact with and connected to the left and right ends of the intermediate portion 5a. The small end faces: are set to have the same shapes as the left and right ends of the intermediate portion 5a; are set to have the same curvature as that of the intermediate portion 5a so that the cross bar 5 has a continuous curve; and have lengths according to the horizontal width of the open cabin C1.

The central divided body rear portion 3b that follows and is connected to the central divided body front portion 3a has: the same horizontal width as that of the central divided body front portion 3a; and a shape and a length in the front-rear direction that are appropriately set according to the total length of the open cabin The left and right-side divided body rear portions 4b are formed into curved band plate shapes having the front end connecting walls H1 and the left and right connecting walls H1 that have the same shapes and sizes as those of the rear end connecting walls H1 of the left and right-side divided body front portions 4a and the left and right connecting walls H1 of the central divided body rear portion 3b, respectively. The left and right-side divided body rear portions 4b have: rear ends set to have the same curvature as that of the rear end of the central divided body rear portion 3b so that the roof panel rear end has a continuous curve; and shapes and horizontal widths in the left-right direction appropriately set according to the horizontal width of the open cabin C1.

The front window 7 is formed individually according to the size of the window opening frame 6, although not shown in Fig 11.

The same window regulator 10 is installed in the recessed portion 9, regardless of the size of the awning 1, and is configured to automatically open and close the front window 7.

The features disclosed in the foregoing description, or the following claims, or the accompanying drawings, expressed in their specific forms or in terms of a means for performing the disclosed function, or a method or process for attaining the disclosed result, as appropriate, may, separately, or in any combination, be utilised for realising the invention in diverse forms thereof.

Claims

Claims 1 An awning for a cruiser comprising a light shielding roof panel made of fiber-reinforced plastic to be disposed at the top of an open cabin of a cruiser, wherein the roof panel is divided parallel to a central axis in a front-rear direction into three divided bodies in plan view, the three divided bodies including a central divided body and left and right-side divided bodies bilaterally symmetric about the central divided body, and wherein the central divided body and the left and right-side divided bodies are respectively divided at a straight line orthogonal to the central axis into two parts such that the roof panel comprises: a central divided body front portion; a central divided body rear portion; left and right-side divided body front portions; and left and right-side divided body rear portions.
2. The awning according to claim 1, wherein the roof panel is curved at a front side at a predetermined downward inclination in the front-rear direction, wherein the roof panel is provided with a window opening frame that is enclosed by: a roof panel front end; a cross bar disposed at an open cabin front portion in a front lower portion of the roof panel front end; and side pillars extending so as to descend forward from left and right ends of the roof panel front end, wherein the side pillars support both ends of the cross bar, wherein the cross bar consists of: an intermediate portion having an end-to-end dimension equal to a horizontal width of the central divided body, wherein the intermediate portion is regarded as part of the central divided body front portion; and left and right end portions divided bilaterally symmetrically via the intermediate portion, wherein the left and right end portions are formed integrally and continuously with the side pillars, and wherein the awning further comprises a transparent front window that slides forward and rearward to open and close the window opening frame, wherein the transparent front window is configured to incline so as to be continuous with the downward inclination of the roof panel.
3 The awning according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the central divided body front portion is set to have a predetermined constant shape and size, and the central divided body rear portion, the left and right-side divided body front portions, and the left and right-side divided body rear portions are formed to fit the shape and size of the central divided body front portion and have predetermined shapes and sizes set according to a shape and a size of the open cabin.