JP3142471B2 - Opening / closing mechanism for openable membrane roof - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof which can open and close the roof of athletic facilities such as baseball and soccer or other large-scale facilities according to the weather or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, for indoor athletic facilities and the like,
Large fixed dome roofs have been adopted. As a structure type of the fixed dome type roof, a steel truss structure using a single-layer truss or a multi-layer truss, a cable structure, and a structure combining these steel truss structure and cable structure are known. In such a fixed dome type roof, there is a roof having a membrane structure by a method in which a roof finishing material such as a metal plate is attached to the steel truss or a membrane expanded by filling with air is pressed by a cable structure.

By the way, even if the fixed dome roof has a membrane structure, it cannot be denied that the roof has a closed atmosphere. For this reason, in recent years, an open / close type membrane roof structure is being developed, and the present applicant has previously filed a patent application for the technology of the open / close type membrane roof structure (Japanese Patent Application No. 7-4).
342).

[0004] The technology of the open / close type membrane roof structure filed in the patent application is provided with arch-shaped guide rails (main rails) arranged parallel to each other, and provided on the guide rails so as to be able to run freely and successively. An opening / closing roof comprising a plurality of roof units, wherein each of the roof units has a substantially triangular cross-sectional view and a frame extending between the guide rails, and a membrane material stretched over the frame. , The frame frame is configured to be openable and closable with the top of the frame frame as a fulcrum, and the film material is provided and stretched by being provided between the pair of openable and closed frames. Thereby, it is constituted by a plurality of connecting members that open and close the opening and closing frame.

In the open / close type membrane roof structure having the above structure, the roof is opened and closed by running a plurality of roof units along guide rails.
By moving each roof unit and sequentially bending the connecting members of the frame at predetermined positions by bending means, these roof units are sequentially folded.

[0006]

By the way, in the opening and closing type membrane roof structure having the above-mentioned structure, since a plurality of connecting members are provided on the frame, the plurality of connecting members are synchronously bent at the same time. There was a problem that it was not easy to do. In addition, the frame is bent by the bending means, and after being further folded, the open / close frame is in an upright state, so that there is a problem that traveling on the guide rail becomes unstable. Furthermore, since the folding means of the openable / closable membrane roof structure protrudes and retracts from the guide rail, it is necessary to provide a separate driving source for the protruding and retracting, in addition to the driving source for moving the frame. was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and allows a plurality of connecting members of a frame to be easily synchronized and folded at the same time, and the running of the frame after being folded is stable. It is still another object of the present invention to provide an opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof provided with folding means for folding the frame using a drive source for moving the frame.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof, comprising: an arch-shaped main rail disposed in parallel with each other; In an openable / closable membrane roof comprising a plurality of roof units movably and sequentially provided on a rail by a traveling carriage, each of the roof units has a substantially triangular cross-sectional view and extends between the main rails. A frame frame, and a film material stretched on the frame frame. The frame frame is configured to be openable and closable by rotating about the top of the frame frame as a fulcrum. The frame comprises a pair of openable / closable frames and a plurality of connecting members for connecting the openable / closable frames so as to be openable and closable. The lower ends of the open / close frames are rotatably connected to the traveling trolley so as to be connected to each other. The connecting member is constituted by a pair of arms, and one end of each arm is connected to the open / close frame by a first hinge. The other ends of the arms are connected to each other by a second hinge part so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction, and the second hinge parts of the plurality of connecting members are connected. They are connected by rods.

In the opening and closing mechanism of the opening and closing type membrane roof according to the first aspect, when opening and closing the opening and closing frame of the frame, each of the pair of arms constituting the connecting member is moved in the lateral direction with the first hinge portion as a fulcrum. When the first hinge portions move toward and away from each other while rotating, and the second hinge portions move in the horizontal direction, the connecting member is folded laterally from the second hinge portions to open and close the opening / closing unit. Open and close the unit. And since the 2nd hinge part of each of a plurality of connecting members provided in the frame is connected by the connecting rod, the plurality of second hinge parts are simultaneously moved in the horizontal direction synchronously, that is, Are folded all at once in synchronization.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof according to the first aspect, wherein a guide rail is disposed above the main rail, and a support is provided on the guide rail so as to run freely. A first guide rail portion which is connected to a top portion of the frame frame at an upper end portion, and wherein the guide rail is disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail;
The first guide rail portion is provided continuously to the base end portion,
A second guide rail portion that gradually rises toward the base end side, and a third guide rail portion that is provided continuously to the base end portion of the second guide rail portion and that is separated from the main rail in parallel. Things.

In the opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing type membrane roof according to the second aspect, when the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the support connected to the top of the frame. The body moves on the guide rail toward its proximal end. When the support moves from the first guide rail to the second guide rail of the guide rail, the support gradually rises as the second guide rail moves. Therefore, the top of the frame is pushed upward by the support, whereby the opening / closing frame of the frame is rotated and folded in a direction approaching each other with the top as a fulcrum. Further, when the support moves from the second guide rail to the third guide rail, the frame moves on the main rail in a state of being folded and standing upright, but the upper end of the frame is connected to the third guide. Since the frame is supported by the support moving on the rail, the frame runs in a stable state.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing type membrane roof according to the first or second aspect further comprises a folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge portion. A side rail disposed on the side of the main rail; and a second hinge portion of a connecting member, which is provided on the side rail so as to be able to travel and is located closest to the side rail among the plurality of connecting members. A front body connected to a first side rail disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail; and a base end of the first side rail. And a second side rail portion gradually approaching the frame side toward the base end side, and continuously provided at a base end portion of the second side rail portion, and spaced apart in parallel with the main rail. Third Those constructed from a Idoreru unit. The moving body is configured so as to be foldable with the tip portion as a fulcrum and not to open more than a certain amount.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the frame is moved to the side of the frame rail closest to the side rail. The moving body having the distal end connected to the second hinge portion of the connecting member moves on the side rail toward the base end thereof. When the moving body shifts from the first side rail portion to the second side rail portion of the side rail, the moving body gradually approaches the frame side as the second side rail portion moves. Accordingly, the second hinge portion of the connecting member is pushed in the lateral direction by the moving body, and the connecting member is folded from the second hinge portion. At this time, each of the plurality of connecting members provided on the frame
Since the hinge portions are connected by the connecting rod, the plurality of second hinge portions are simultaneously moved in the lateral direction simultaneously.
That is, the plurality of connecting members are folded simultaneously in synchronization. Further, when the moving body moves from the second side rail portion to the third side rail portion, the frame moves on the main rail in a state of being folded and standing upright.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof, comprising: a main rail having an arch shape disposed in parallel with each other; In the opening and closing type membrane roof comprising a roof unit, each of the roof units is formed of a frame having a substantially triangular cross section and extending between the main rails, and a membrane material stretched on the frame. The frame is configured to be openable and closable by pivoting about the top of the frame, and a pair of openable and closable frames on which the membrane materials are respectively stretched and the openable and closable frame are connected. A plurality of connecting members, and further, the frame frame is attached to a frame adjacent to the frame by rotating the lower end of each openable frame to the traveling carriage. The connecting member is constituted by a pair of arms, and one end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction, and the other end of the arm The parts are rotatably connected in the vertical direction by a second hinge part, and a guide rail is disposed above the main rail, and a support is provided on the guide rail so as to run freely, and an upper end of the support is provided. A top portion of the frame frame is connected to the main rail, and the guide rail is provided continuously to a first guide rail portion disposed in parallel with and separated from the main rail and a base end portion of the first guide rail portion. A second guide rail portion gradually rising toward the base end side, and a third guide rail portion provided continuously to the base end portion of the second guide rail portion and parallel to and separated from the main rail. Constitution Those were.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the support connected to the top of the frame is provided. The body moves on the guide rail toward its proximal end. When the support moves from the first guide rail to the second guide rail of the guide rail, the support gradually rises as the second guide rail moves. Therefore, the top of the frame is pushed upward by the support, whereby the opening / closing frame of the frame is rotated and folded in a direction approaching each other with the top as a fulcrum. Further, when the support moves from the second guide rail to the third guide rail, the frame moves on the main rail in a state of being folded and standing upright, but the upper end of the frame is connected to the third guide. Since the frame is supported by the support moving on the rail, the frame runs in a stable state.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the opening / closing mechanism of the open / close type membrane roof according to the fourth aspect further includes a folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge portion. A side rail disposed on a side of the rail, a moving body movably provided on the side rail, and connecting the moving body to each of the second hinge portions of the plurality of connecting members; Lifting means for raising the second hinge portion by moving the side rail toward the base rail side, wherein the first side rail portion is disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail; A second side rail portion that is provided continuously to the base end of the first side rail portion and gradually separates from the frame frame toward the base end side; and a second side rail portion that is continuous with the base end portion of the second side rail portion. Set It is, which is constituted from a third side rail portion in parallel spaced with the main rail.

[0017] The lifting means may include a rope extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame at the top of the frame, and a plurality of ropes provided at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the frame at the top of the frame. A pulley, a plurality of branch ropes branched from the rope and hung on the respective pulleys and hanging downward, an upper end rotatably attached to a lower end of the branch rope, and a lower end connected to the second hinge And an extension rod rotatably connected to the section and having a plurality of bendable joints between an upper end and a lower end.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, when the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the movable body moves on the side rail at the base end. Move towards the side. When the moving body shifts from the first side rail portion to the second side rail portion of the side rail, the moving body gradually separates from the frame as the second side rail portion moves, and the moving body and the connecting member The second hinge portion of the connecting member is pulled upward by a pulling means connecting the second hinge portion, and the connecting member is slightly bent upward from the second hinge portion. That is, the rope of the pulling means is pulled, whereby the plurality of branch ropes are simultaneously pulled upward through the pulley, the extension rods are pulled up at the same time, and the plurality of connecting members are connected to the second hinge. It is slightly bent upward from the part.

On the other hand, the opening and closing frame of the frame is rotated and folded in a direction approaching each other with the top portion as a fulcrum, and the extension rod is bent so that the connecting member is folded from the second hinge portion. . Further, when the moving body moves from the second side rail to the third side rail, the frame moves on the main rail in a state of being folded and standing upright.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof, comprising: an arch-shaped main rail disposed in parallel with each other; In the opening and closing type membrane roof comprising a roof unit, each of the roof units is formed of a frame having a substantially triangular cross section and extending between the main rails, and a membrane material stretched on the frame. The frame is configured to be openable and closable by pivoting about the top of the frame, and a pair of openable and closable frames on which the membrane materials are respectively stretched and the openable and closable frame are connected. Further, the frame is connected to the frame adjacent to the frame so that the lower end of each opening / closing frame is rotatably connected to the traveling vehicle. The connecting member is constituted by a pair of arms, and one end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction, and the other end of the arm The two hinges are connected to each other so as to be freely rotatable in the vertical direction, and further, folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge part is provided. The frame comprises a sliding pin provided on a hinge portion and a groove formed on a side wall of the frame and engaging with the sliding pin to slide. The groove is folded by the frame. Accordingly, the connecting member is formed along a movement locus where the second hinge portion of the connecting member moves.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, when the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the sliding pin engages with the groove. As a result, the second hinge portion of the connecting member to which the sliding pin is connected rises obliquely upward along the groove, whereby the connecting member is slightly bent upward from the second hinge portion. Will be tuned.

On the other hand, the opening / closing frame of the frame is rotated and folded in a direction approaching each other with the top portion as a fulcrum, and the connecting member is folded from the second hinge portion. Further, when the frame is folded, the slide pins are detached from the grooves, and the frame moves on the main rail in a folded and upright state.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof, comprising: a main rail having an arch shape disposed in parallel with each other; In the opening and closing type membrane roof comprising a roof unit, each of the roof units is formed of a frame having a substantially triangular cross section and extending between the main rails, and a membrane material stretched on the frame. The frame is configured to be openable and closable by pivoting about the top of the frame, and a pair of openable and closable frames on which the membrane materials are respectively stretched and the openable and closable frame are connected. Further, the frame is connected to the frame adjacent to the frame so that the lower end of each opening / closing frame is rotatably connected to the traveling vehicle. The connecting member is constituted by a pair of arms, and one end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction, and the other ends of the arms are connected to each other. Are connected by a second hinge part so as to be freely rotatable in the vertical direction, and a folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge part is provided. This folding means is attached to the top of the frame frame. An upper end portion rotatably mounted, a lower end portion rotatably connected to the second hinge portion, and a plurality of bendable joint portions between the upper end portion and the lower end portion; And a multi-joint rod that folds the connecting member from the second hinge portion by pressing laterally, and a frame provided to the base end of the main rail to move the frame to the base end of the main rail. When the said articulated rod In contact with the upper end portion, which is constituted from a pressing portion for pressing the upper end portion.

In the opening and closing mechanism for an openable membrane roof according to claim 7, when the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the distal end of the articulated rod is pressed by the pressing portion. When the multi-joint rod is pressed by the pressing portion, the multi-joint rod pivots around the top of the frame, so that the multi-joint rod is bent at the lower end while the joint is bent. 2 Pull up the hinge part upward. Thereby, the connecting member is slightly bent upward from the second hinge portion.

On the other hand, the opening and closing frame of the frame is rotated and folded in a direction approaching each other with the top portion as a fulcrum, and the connecting member is folded from the second hinge portion. Further, when the frame is folded, the frame moves on the main rail in a folded and upright state.

[0026]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an opening / closing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. The structure of the openable / closable membrane roof will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the openable / closable membrane roof structure has two arch-shaped main rails 10, 10 arranged in parallel with each other, and can run on the main rails 10, 10 in a freely traversable manner. A plurality of roof units 1 provided in succession
1 and 2 are provided.

The main rails 10 and 10 are composed of two arched keel trusses 13 arranged in parallel with each other.
It is provided above. Therefore, the openable roofs 12, 12
A large space without pillars can be formed under the roof, making it the most suitable membrane roof structure for various events, events, and athletic facilities. Opening / closing roofs 12, 12 composed of the plurality of roof units 11,... Are disposed on both sides of the longitudinal center of the main rails 10, 10. Therefore, the openable and closable roofs 12 are opened and closed starting from the center of the main rail 10.

In the above description, the main rails 10, 10
Two openable roofs 12, 1
2 are arranged and can be opened and closed on both sides from the central portion by these opening and closing roofs 12 and 12. However, in the present invention, only one opening and closing roof is arranged on the main rail 10 and the other is opened from one side to the other. It may be configured to open and close toward the side.

(First Embodiment) Next, a first embodiment of an opening / closing mechanism according to the present invention for opening and closing the roof units 11 will be described below. Each roof unit 11
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a frame 14 having a substantially triangular cross section and extending between the main rails 10, and film members 15, 15 stretched over the frame 14. It is composed of The frame frame 14 is configured to be openable and closable with the top of the frame frame 14 as a fulcrum, and a pair of open / close frames 16, 16 on which the membrane members 15, 15 are respectively stretched, and between the open / close frames 16, 16. The connecting member 1 that is provided in the opening and that opens and closes the opening and closing frames 16, 16 so that the opening and closing frames 16 can be opened and closed freely.
7 is comprised.

The opening / closing frame 16 extends between the main rails 10 and 10 and is vertically arranged in parallel.
Between the steel members 18, 18, a plurality of web members 19, which are erected between the steel members 18, 18 and are connected at right angles to the steel members 18, 18, and the adjacent web members 19, 19. , A plurality of lattice members 20... Laid diagonally between the steel members 18.
The film material 15 is obtained by coating the surface of a base fabric made of glass fiber with Teflon, and is stretched over the entire surface of the opening / closing frame 16.

The pair of opening / closing frames 16, 16 constituting the one frame frame 14 are connected to the upper steel frame 1.
8 and 18 are rotatably connected by a pin joint 21 so that the pin joint 21 can be opened and closed with the pin joint 21 as a fulcrum. In addition, a cap 22 for preventing rain leakage is provided on the upper portion of the pin joint 21. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the connecting member 17 is composed of a pair of arms 17a, 17a.
16 are connected to the lower ends of the arms 17a, 17 by first hinge portions 23, 23, respectively.
The other ends of “a” are connected to each other by a second hinge 24 so as to be rotatable in the lateral direction.

The frame 14 having the above-described structure constitutes a steel truss having a triangular cross section by extending the connecting member 17 and supporting the pair of opening and closing frames 16 and 16 in an open state. The material 17 is connected to the second hinge 24
Is folded so as to move in the lateral direction, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the roof units 11 having the above-described configuration are configured by rotatably connecting the lower steel members 18, 18 of the frame frames 14, 14 adjacent to each other by a pin joint 25, respectively. The opening and closing roof 12 is constituted by this.

As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of roof units 11 constituting the opening / closing roof 12 have substantially the same shape as the roof units 11 and have a higher rigidity than the roof units 11. Unit 26 is connected. The roof unit 26 includes the roof unit 11
Has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, except that
7 and a pair of open / close frames 1 made of steel
6, 16 are formed by connecting steel members 18, 18 on the lower side of each other. The roof unit 26 and the rear roof unit 11 are connected by the pin joint 25.

At both ends of the roof unit 26, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, drive carts 28 for driving the roof unit 26 along the main rails 10, 10 are provided. The drive carts 28 are arranged on the lower surface on the front side of the roof unit 26, and two are arranged below the connection part with the roof unit 11 on the rear side, that is, four in total. The plurality of roof units 11 that follow the roof unit 26 are provided with adjacent roof units 11 and 11 (frame frame 1).
A driven truck (traveling truck) that moves the roof units 11 while supporting the pin joints 25 of the connecting portions of (4, 14).
32 are provided so as to run along the main rails 10, 10. The driven trucks 32 are provided with wheels 32b rolling on the main rail 10, similarly to the drive truck 28, but are not provided with a drive source.

Although the top roof unit 26 has higher rigidity than the roof unit 11 in the above description, the top roof unit 26 may have the same opening and closing structure as the roof unit 11. In this case, when each roof unit 11... Is folded toward the end of the main rail 10 to open the roof, the top roof unit can also be folded, thus making the folded openable roof more compact. Can be.

In addition, above the main rail 10,
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, a guide rail 33 is provided along the longitudinal direction of the main rail 10. As shown in FIG. 9, the guide rail 33 is
Is provided at the distal end of a frame 35 fixed to the wall 34 on the side of the end. As shown in FIG. 7, the guide rail 33 is provided continuously with a first guide rail 33a disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail 10 and at a base end of the first guide rail 33a. A second guide rail portion 33b that gradually rises toward the base end side, and is provided continuously to the base end portion of the second guide rail portion 33b, and at a position above the first guide rail portion 33a, It comprises the main rail 10 and a third guide rail portion 33c which is spaced apart in parallel.

On the other hand, the support 3 is
6 is provided so that it can run freely. As shown in FIG. 8, the support 36 has its upper end rotatably connected to the pin joint 21 on the top of the frame 14, and the guide rail 33 is provided by wheels 36a, 36a provided below. It is designed to run on top.

When the frame 36 is moved to the base end of the main rail 10 and the roof is opened, the support 36 moves the guide rail 33 toward the base end thereof. It moves with it. This support 36 is used as the first guide rail 3 of the guide rail 33.
3a to the second guide rail portion 33b, the second
As the guide rail 33b moves, it gradually rises. Accordingly, the top of the frame 14 is pushed upward by the support 36, whereby the open / close frames 16, 16 of the frame 14 are rotated and folded in directions approaching each other with the pin joint 21 of the top as a fulcrum. . Further, when the support 36 moves from the second guide rail portion 33b to the third guide rail portion 33c, the frame 14 moves on the main rail 10 in a folded and standing state. Since the portion is supported by the support 36 moving on the third guide rail portion 33c, the frame 14 can be run in a stable state.

On the side of the main rail 10,
Bending means 37 for folding the connecting member 17 of the frame 14 are provided. That is, as shown in FIG.
8 are provided along the longitudinal direction of the main rail 10. This side rail 38 is fixed to the wall 34 on the end side of the frame 14, as shown in FIG. Further, the side rail 38 is provided continuously with a first side rail portion 38a disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail 10 and at a base end of the first side rail portion 38a. A second side rail portion 38b gradually approaching the frame 14 side as it goes, and a second side rail portion 38b is provided continuously at a base end thereof;
A third side rail portion 38c is provided in parallel with the main rail 10 on the frame frame 14 side from the first side rail portion 38a. Further, the first
A connecting portion between the side rail portion 38a and the second side rail portion 38b and a connecting portion between the second side rail 38b and the third side rail portion 38c are respectively formed by the first guide rail portion 33a and the second Connection portion with guide rail portion 33b, second guide rail 33b and third guide rail portion 3
The connecting portion with 3c and the planar position match.

On the other hand, the movable body 4
0 is provided so that it can run freely. As shown in FIG. 11, the moving body 40 includes two rods 41, 41, wheels 42, 42 attached to the base ends of the rods 41, 41 and running on the side rails 38, The rod 4
The tip of the rods 41, 41 are rotatable and the rods 41, 4
1 are connected so as not to open more than a certain distance. The connecting member 43 is the connecting member 17 located closest to the side rail 38 among the plurality of connecting members 17. Is rotatably connected to the second hinge portion 24. The second hinge portions 24 of the plurality of connecting members 17 are connected by connecting rods 44, whereby the plurality of second hinge portions 24 are connected.
Move synchronously and simultaneously in the horizontal direction, that is, the plurality of connecting members 17 are folded simultaneously and synchronously.

In the bending means 37 having the above structure, the frame 14 is connected to the main rail 1 as shown in FIG.
When the roof is opened by being moved to the base end side of the frame 0, the moving body 40 moves on the side rail 38 toward the base end side with the movement of the frame 14. When the moving body 40 moves from the first side rail portion 38a of the side rail 38 to the second side rail portion 38b,
As the second side rail portion 38b moves, it gradually approaches the frame 14 side. Then, the second hinge portion 24 of the connecting member 17 located closest to the side rail 38 is pushed in the lateral direction by the moving body 40, and the connecting member 17 is
It is folded from the hinge part 24. At this time, since the second hinge portions 24 of the plurality of connecting members 17 provided on the frame 14 are connected by the connecting rods 44, the plurality of second hinge portions 24 are simultaneously synchronized in the horizontal direction. , That is, the plurality of connecting members 17 are simultaneously folded at the same time. When the connecting member 17 is folded, the two rods 41, 41 of the moving body 40 rotate in the directions approaching each other with the tip portions as fulcrums, that is, the moving body 40 is folded. Further, when the moving body 40 moves from the second side rail portion 38b to the third side rail portion 38c, the frame 14 moves on the main rail 10 in a state of being folded and standing upright.

Next, a description will be given of a method of opening and closing the roof by the opening and closing mechanism in the opening and closing type membrane roof having the above configuration. (1) When the openable roofs 12 are opened, in this case, as shown in FIG.
The roof units 26, 26 of the open / close roofs 12, 12 provided on both sides of the main rail 10 are connected at the center of the main rail 10, and the open / close roofs 12, 12 are opened from a closed state. 12 to 14, the guide rail 33, the support 36, and the like are omitted.

First, after the roof units 26 are disconnected from each other, the drive cart 28 of the roof unit 26 is driven toward the end of the main rail 10 so that the roof units 11 are connected by the roof unit 26. Press,
The roof units 11 are moved to the end of the main rail 10. At this time, since the main rail 10 has a downward slope, the roof unit 11 moves under its own weight, but when it is necessary to adjust the moving speed, the driving carriage 28 is driven in the opposite direction. I'll keep trying.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the moving body 40 moves along the side rail 38 with the movement of the leading roof unit 11, and moves from the first side rail portion 38a to the second side rail portion 38b. With the movement and the movement of the second side rail portion 38b, the most
The second hinge portion 24 of the connecting member 17 located on the side
0, the connecting member 17 is folded from the second hinge portion 24, and at the same time, a plurality of other connecting members 17.
Are synchronously folded from the second hinge portion 24 at the same time.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the support body 36 moves along the guide rail 33 with the movement of the leading roof unit 11, and moves from the first guide rail portion 33a to the second guide rail portion 33b. As the second guide rail portion 33b moves, the top of the frame 14 is pushed upward by the support 36, so that the open / close frames 16, 16 of the frame 14 are mutually moved about the pin joint 21 of the top as a fulcrum. Folds by rotating in the direction close to.

When the moving body 40 moves from the second side rail 38b to the third side rail 38c and the support 36 moves from the second guide rail 33b to the third guide rail 33c, the frame is moved. Frame 1
4 is the main rail 10 which is folded and standing upright.
Although it moves upward, since the upper end of the frame 14 is supported by the support 36 moving on the third guide rail 33c, the frame 14 travels in a stable state.

Similarly, frame frames 14...
That is, the roof units 11 are folded and moved on the main rail 10 toward the base end side, and these roof units 11 are stored in the roof storage portion 45 provided at the end of the main rail 10. (See FIG. 13). The roof unit 26 is stored in the roof storage section 45 as it is.

When the openable roof is opened by the roof units 11 as described above, the plurality of connecting members 17 provided on the frame 14 of the roof unit 11 are connected to the second hinge 2.
4 to be folded laterally, and the second
Since the hinge portions 24 are connected by the connecting rods 44, the moving member 40 of the bending means 37 presses the outer second hinge portions 24 to thereby form the connecting member 1.
7 can be folded at once, and the roof unit 11 can be easily folded.

The roof unit 11 folded and further folded by the folding means 37 is in an upright state, but its top is supported by the support 36 running on the guide rail 36. 11 can run stably. Further, since the bending means 37 is operated by the moving body 40 which moves together with the roof units 11, there is no need to separately provide a drive source for operating the bending means 37.

Further, since each roof unit 11 has an independent structure in which the membrane material 15 is stretched on itself, the opening / closing frames 16, 16 of a certain roof unit 11 cannot be opened / closed for some reason. However, since the other roof units 11 function normally, opening and closing cannot be disabled at that time. Further, since each roof unit 11 has the film material 15 stretched on itself, the film material 15 does not flutter in any state of opening and closing the roof, and the film material 15 is stretched. Opening frames 16, 16 are connecting members 17
It becomes a stable triangle truss by extending
When each roof unit 11 travels on the main rail 10, it is always in a structurally stable state. Therefore, the roof can be opened and closed smoothly even if the roof is opened and closed by the wind or the like.

When each roof unit 11 travels on the main rail 10, it is always structurally stable. Therefore, even if the roof unit 11 is stopped in the middle of the main rail 10, it is structurally stable. ing. Therefore, the roof unit 11 can be stopped in the middle of the main rail 10, whereby the opening area of the roof can be easily adjusted. In addition, the film material 15 includes the opening / closing frames 16, 1
6 does not require any force to bend the membrane material 15 itself, so that the power is sufficient to run the roof unit 11 on the main rails, that is, the driving cart 28 provided on the top roof unit 26. The roof can be opened and closed only by the driving force. Also, the roof unit 11 ...
The roof unit 26 that runs on the main rail 10 in succession has substantially the same shape and rigid structure as the roof units 11. 11 can be stably run along the main rail 10, and the roof can be opened and closed more smoothly.

(2) When closing the open / close roofs 12, 12, first, the open / close roofs 12 stored in the respective roof storage portions 45 are to be closed.
Is moved toward the center of the main rail 10 by the drive cart 28. Then, the moving body 40 of the roof unit 11 connected to the roof unit 26 moves from the third side rail portion 38c of the side rail 38 to the second side rail portion 38b, and moves along the second side rail portion 38b. Accordingly, the second hinge portions 24 of the connecting members 17 located closest to the frame 14 are pulled outward, and at the same time, the second hinge portions 24 of the other connecting members 17 are pulled. Connecting material 17 ...
Extend all at once, and the frame 14, that is, the roof unit 11 is opened. Note that the moving body 40 gradually opens as it moves along the second side rail portion 38b.
On the other hand, the support 36 supports the top of the roof unit 11 while moving from the third guide rail 33c of the guide rail 33 to the second guide rail 33b.

Further, when the moving body 10 moves from the second side rail portion 38b to the first side rail portion 38a, the plurality of connecting members 17 extend straight, and the frame 14 is structurally stable. , And moves on the main rail 10. The moving body 40 is open and stable while moving along the first side rail portion 38b. On the other hand, the support 36 supports the top of the roof unit 11 while moving from the second guide rail 33b to the first guide rail 33a.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 14, the frame frames 14, ie, the roof units 11, are sequentially pulled out from the roof storage section 45 and opened, and the main rails 1.
Then, the roof units 26, 26 of the respective open / close roofs 12, 12 are connected to each other at the center of the main rail 10 to complete the open / close roofs 12, 12. Close to.

(Second Embodiment) FIGS. 15 to 20 show a second embodiment of the opening and closing mechanism in the openable membrane roof according to the present invention. The difference between the opening / closing mechanism shown in these figures and the first embodiment is that the structure of the folding means for folding the connecting member 17 from the second hinge portion 24,
Since the connecting member 17 is in the folding direction, only these points will be described, and the other common parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. 17, 19 and 20, the support 36 is omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the connecting member 17 of the opening / closing mechanism in this embodiment is composed of a pair of arms 17a, 17a.
One end of the arm 17a is connected to the lower end of the opening and closing frame 16, 16 by a first hinge 51, 51 so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction, and the other end of the arm 17a, 17a is connected to a second hinge 52. Are connected so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction.

The second hinge 52 is eccentric to a position spaced downward from a straight line connecting the first hinges 51 when the connecting member 17 is extended in a straight line. The arms 17a are connected to each other. That is, the first hinge portion 51 is provided at one end of the arm 17a on the axis of the arm 17a, and the second hinge portion 52 is provided at the other end of the arm 17a downward from the axis of the arm 17a. It is provided at an eccentric position.

When the connecting member 17 is extended on a straight line and a compressive force is applied to the connecting member 17, the arms 17a, 17a are connected to the second hinge portion 51 using the first hinge portions 51, 51 as fulcrums. 52 is rotated so as to move downward,
The other end portions of the arms 17a and 17a abut against each other, and the connecting member 17 is slightly bent downward from the second hinge portion 52 and held in a stretched state.
The opening / closing frames 16, 16 can be held in an open state. Further, the frame 14 having the above-described structure is configured such that the connecting member 17 is stretched so that the pair of open / close frames 1
By supporting the truss 6 and 16 in an open state, a steel truss having a triangular cross section is formed.
When the hinge portion 52 is bent so as to move upward, it is folded as shown in FIG.

Next, the bending means 50 in this embodiment is described.
Is configured as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, a side rail 53 is arranged on the side of the main rail 10 along the longitudinal direction of the main rail 10. Although not shown, the side rail 53 is fixed to a wall on the end side of the frame 14. In addition, the side rail 53 is connected to the main rail 10.
First side rail portion 53a disposed parallel to and separated from the first side rail portion 53a
A second side rail portion 53b provided continuously to the base end of the first side rail portion 53a and gradually separated from the frame 14 toward the base end;
A third side rail portion 5 that is provided continuously to the base end of the second side rail portion 53b and is spaced apart from the main rail 10 outside the first side rail portion 53a.
3c. Further, a connection portion between the first side rail portion 53a and the second side rail portion 53b and a second side rail 53b and a third side rail portion 53
The connection portions between the first guide rail portion 33a and the second guide rail portion 33b and the connection portion between the second guide rail 33b and the third guide rail portion 33c shown in FIG. The connection part and the planar position are matched.

On the other hand, the moving body 5
5 is provided so that it can run freely. As shown in FIG. 17, the movable body 55 is attached to two rods 56, 56 whose distal ends are rotatably connected to each other, and attached to the base ends of the rods 56, 56, so that the side rails 53 are provided. Wheels 57, 57 running on the upper side, and connecting rods 58, both ends of which are rotatably connected to the rods 56, 56, and whose middle part is freely bendable.
It is composed of

Further, between the moving body 55 and the second hinge portions 52 of the plurality of connecting members 17, the moving body 55 moves toward the base end of the side rail 53, so that the second Lifting means 60 for simultaneously pulling up the two hinge portions 52 is provided. That is, the lifting means 60
As shown in FIG. 17, a rope 61 extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame 14 at the top of the frame 14 and a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction of the frame 14 at the top of the frame 14. And a plurality of pulleys 62...
A plurality of branch ropes 61a that are hung on and hung downward
, And an upper end portion is rotatably attached to a lower end portion of the branch rope 61a, and a lower end portion is connected to the second hinge portion 52.
And an extension rod 63 having a joint 63a that can be bent between an upper end and a lower end, and the end of the rope 61 is connected to the moving body 55.
Is connected to a middle part of the connecting rod 58.

In the bending means 50 having the above structure, when the frame 14 is moved to the base end side of the main rail 10 to open the roof, the moving body 55 moves on the side rail 53 at the base end. Move towards the side. At this time, in the lifting means 60, as shown in FIG. 18A, the branch rope 61a is hung down from the pulley 62, and the extension rod 63 is suspended at the lower end thereof. Note that the length L of the branch rope 61a corresponds to a pulling amount for pulling the rope 61.

Next, when the moving body 55 moves from the first side rail portion 53a to the second side rail portion 53b,
As the second side rail 53b moves, it gradually separates from the frame 14 and the moving body 55
Of the rods 56 are rotated in a direction approaching each other and folded. As the moving body 55 is folded, the connecting rod 58 is folded, and an intermediate portion thereof is separated from the frame 14. Since the end of the rope 61 is connected to the intermediate portion, the rope 61 is pulled, thereby, as shown in FIG. 18B, the branch rope 61a.
Are simultaneously pulled upward through the pulley 62, and the extension rod 63 is pulled up, whereby the second hinge portion 52 of the connecting member 17 is pulled up, and the connecting member 17 is It is slightly bent upward from the part 52.

On the other hand, in the frame 14, the support 36 supporting the top is provided with a first guide rail 33a.
From the second guide rail portion 33b, the opening and closing frames 16, 16 of the frame frame 14 are rotated in the directions approaching each other with the top as a fulcrum, and begin to be folded. When the frame 14 starts to be folded, as shown in FIG. 18C, the extension rod 63 is folded from the joint 63a, and the frame 14 is completely folded.
Further, when the moving body 55 moves from the second side rail portion 53b to the third side rail portion 53c, the frame 14 moves on the main rail 10 in a folded and upright state. At this time, the upper end of the frame 14 is supported by the support 36 that moves on the third guide rail 33c.
Frame frame 14 travels in a stable state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the connecting members 17 can be folded at once, and the roof unit 11 can be easily folded. The vehicle can be driven stably, and further, there is no need to separately provide a drive source for operating the bending means 50. In addition, the connecting member 17
The second hinge portion 52 is eccentric to a position separated downward from a straight line connecting the first hinge portions 51, 51 when the connecting member 17 is extended in a straight line, so that the connecting member 17 is compressed. When a force is applied, the second hinge 52
Moves slightly downward, and the connecting member 17 is slightly bent downward from the second hinge portion 52 and held in a stretched state,
Thereby, the opening / closing frame 16 of the frame 14
16 can be kept open.

Therefore, when each roof unit 11 travels on the main rail 10, the roof unit 1
Even if a compressive force is applied to the opening / closing frame 1, the vehicle can be stably run with the opening / closing frames 16, 16 kept open. 2 The hinge part 52 moves slightly upward, and the joining material 1
Since the opening / closing frames 16, 16 can be held at a predetermined angle against the tensile force in a state where the opening / closing frames 16, 16 are slightly bent upward from the second hinge portion 52, the opening / closing frames 16, 16 are opened. It is possible to make the vehicle run stably in the state where it is left.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 21 shows a third embodiment of the opening / closing mechanism in the opening / closing type membrane roof of the present invention. The difference between the opening / closing mechanism shown in these figures and the second embodiment is that the connecting member 17 is connected to the second hinge 5.
Since it is a configuration of folding means to fold from 2,
Only this point will be described, and other common parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

The bending means 65 in this embodiment is configured as follows. That is, the frame 1
Of the plurality of connecting members 17, sliding pins 66 are provided coaxially with the second hinge portion 52 of the connecting member 17 on the end side of the frame 14. On the other hand, a groove 67 is formed on the wall surface on the base end side of the main rail 10 and on the end side of the frame 14. This groove 6
Reference numeral 7 denotes a sliding member which is engaged with the sliding pin 66, and is formed along a movement locus where the second hinge portion 52 of the connecting member 17 moves as the frame 14 is folded. I have. In this embodiment, though not shown, a guide rail 33 and a support member 36 that runs on the guide rail 33 and supports the upper end of the frame are similar to those of the second embodiment. Is provided.

In the bending means 65 having the above structure, when the frame 14 is moved to the base end side of the main rail 10 to open the roof, the sliding pins 66 are used.
Engages with the groove 67 and slides. Then, the second hinge portion 52 of the connecting member 17 to which the sliding pin 66 is connected is connected.
Rises obliquely upward along the groove 67, whereby
The second hinge portion 52 of the connecting member 17 rises obliquely upward,
The connecting member 17 is slightly bent upward from the second hinge portion 52.

On the other hand, the frame 14 is folded by rotating the open / close frames 16, 16 in the direction approaching each other with the pin joint 21 as a fulcrum, and the connecting member 17 is folded from the second hinge 52. . Further, when the frame 14 is folded, the sliding pins 66 are disengaged from the grooves 67 and the frame 1
4 is the main rail 10 which is folded and standing upright.
Move up. At this time, since the upper end of the frame 14 is supported by the support 36 moving on the third guide rail 33c, the frame 14 travels in a stable state.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 22 shows a fourth embodiment of the opening / closing mechanism of the openable / closable membrane roof according to the present invention. The difference between the opening and closing mechanism shown in these figures and the third embodiment is that the connecting member 17 is connected to the second hinge 5.
Since it is a configuration of folding means to fold from 2,
Only this point will be described, and other common parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

The bending means 70 in this embodiment is configured as follows. That is, the upper end of the articulated rod 71 is rotatably connected to the axis of the pin joint 21 that rotatably connects the opening and closing frames 16 of the frame 14. The articulated rod 71 is configured to fold the connecting member 17 from the second hinge portion 52 by pressing the upper end portion in the lateral direction, and the lower end portion is rotatably connected to the second hinge portion 52. I have.

The articulated rod 71 comprises three rods, an upper rod 72, a middle rod 73 and a lower rod 74. The lower end of the upper rod 72 and the middle rod 7
The upper end of the lower rod 74 and the upper end of the lower rod 74 are rotatably connected by a hinge 76.

On the other hand, a pressing portion 77 is provided at the base end of the main rail 10. The pressing portion 77 abuts on the upper end of the articulated rod 71 and presses the upper end when the frame 14 moves to the base end of the main rail 10. Storage section 4
5 (see FIG. 12), a base end is attached to the arm 78 extending forward, and a roller 79 attached to the distal end of the arm 78 and abutting on the multi-joint rod 71. I have. The pressing portion 77 having such a configuration is used.
Are provided at predetermined intervals (the same intervals as the intervals at which the plurality of connecting members 17 are provided) in the longitudinal direction of the frame 14. Although not shown in the present embodiment, the guide rail 3 is similar to that of the second embodiment.
3 and a support 36 that runs on the guide rail 33 and supports the upper end of the frame.

In the bending means 70 having the above structure, when the frame 14 is moved to the base end of the main rail 10 to open the roof, the upper end of the articulated rod 71 is pressed by the pressing portion 77. , And is pressed in the lateral direction (rightward) by the roller 79. Then, the upper rod 72 of the articulated rod 71 rotates clockwise about the pin joint 21 as a fulcrum. Along with this, the middle rod 73 is slightly pulled counterclockwise around the hinge portion 76 while being pulled upward while the lower rod 74 is pulled upward while being slightly rotated clockwise around the hinge portion 76 while the lower rod 74 is pulled upward. Thus, the articulated rod 71 is slightly bent from the hinge portions 75 and 76 while being pulled upward. When the articulated rod 71 is pulled upward while being bent, the second hinge part 52 is pulled upward at the lower end. Thereby, the connecting material 1
7 is slightly bent upward from the second hinge portion 52.

On the other hand, the opening and closing frames 16, 16 of the frame 14 are rotated and folded in a direction approaching each other with the pin joint 21 as a fulcrum, and the connecting member 17 is folded from the second hinge 52. It is. Further, when the frame 14 is folded,
The frame 14 moves on the main rail 10 in a state of being folded and standing. At this time, the upper end of the frame 14 is supported by the support 36 that moves on the third guide rail 33c.
4 runs in a stable state.

[0076]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
The opening and closing mechanism in the opening and closing type membrane roof is configured by a pair of arms that openably and closably connect a pair of opening and closing frames that constitute a frame of each roof unit, and one end of each arm is attached to the opening and closing frame. The other end of the arm is connected by a second hinge so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction, and the other end of the arm is connected by a second hinge so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction. Are connected by the connecting rod, when opening and closing the opening and closing frame of the frame, the plurality of second hinge parts move in a horizontal direction at the same time in synchronization, so that the plurality of connecting members are simultaneously connected. Folding allows the roof unit to be easily folded.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening and closing mechanism for an opening and closing type membrane roof according to the first aspect, wherein a guide rail is disposed above the main rail, and a support is provided on the guide rail so as to run freely. The top of the frame is connected to the upper end, and the guide rail is connected to a first guide rail arranged parallel to and separated from the main rail, and to a base end of the first guide rail. A second guide rail portion that is provided and gradually rises toward the base end side; and a third guide rail portion that is provided continuously to the base end portion of the second guide rail portion and is spaced apart from the main rail in parallel. When the roof is opened, the support moves from the first guide rail to the second guide rail, and gradually rises as the second guide rail moves. Thereby, the top of the Frame frame is pushed upward by the support, it can be folded by rotating the closing frame Frame frame in a direction to each other near the top as a fulcrum. When the support moves from the second guide rail portion to the third guide rail portion, the frame moves on the main rail in a state of being folded and standing upright. Since the frame is supported by the support that moves on the rail, the frame can run in a stable state.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the opening / closing mechanism for the opening / closing type membrane roof according to the first or second aspect, a folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge portion is provided on a side of the main rail. A movable body that is provided so as to be able to run on the side rail and that has a tip end connected to a second hinge portion of a connecting member located closest to the side rail among the plurality of connecting members. The side rail is provided continuously with a first side rail portion disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail and a base end portion of the first side rail portion, and heads toward the base end side. , A second side rail portion gradually approaching the frame side, and a third side rail portion continuously provided at a base end of the second side rail portion and parallel to and separated from the main rail. Therefore, when the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the moving body shifts from the first side rail to the second side rail, and the second side rail is moved. As the part moves, it gradually approaches the frame side. Therefore, the second hinge portion of the connecting member is pushed laterally by the moving body, and the connecting member is folded from the second hinge portion,
Accordingly, the second hinge portions of the plurality of connecting members connected by the connecting rods are simultaneously moved in the horizontal direction at the same time, whereby the plurality of connecting members can be simultaneously folded at the same time. Further, since the bending means is operated by a moving body which moves together with the frame of the roof unit, there is no need to separately provide a drive source for operating the bending means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the opening / closing mechanism of the open / close type membrane roof comprises a pair of arms that openably and closably connect a pair of opening and closing frames forming a frame of each roof unit. One end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction, and the other end of each arm is rotatable in a vertical direction by a second hinge. And further, a guide rail is arranged above the main rail,
A first guide rail portion provided with a support movably provided on the guide rail, an upper end of the frame connected to an upper end of the support, and a guide rail disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail. A second guide rail portion provided continuously to the base end portion of the first guide rail portion and gradually rising toward the base end side; and a second guide rail portion continuously connected to the base end portion of the second guide rail portion. Since it is provided and comprises the main rail and the third guide rail portion which is separated in parallel, when the roof is opened, the support is
The transition from the first guide rail section to the second guide rail section is performed, and gradually rises as the second guide rail section is moved, whereby the top of the frame is pushed upward by the support. The opening / closing frame of the frame can be folded by rotating the opening / closing frame in a direction approaching each other with the top as a fulcrum. When the support moves from the second guide rail portion to the third guide rail portion, the frame moves on the main rail in a state of being folded and standing upright. Since the frame is supported by the support that moves on the rail, the frame can run in a stable state.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing type membrane roof, the folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge portion is disposed on a side of the main rail. A side rail, a moving body movably provided on the side rail, and the moving body and the respective second hinge portions of the plurality of connecting members are connected to each other, and the moving body moves toward the base end of the side rail. And a pull-up means for pulling up the second hinge portion, wherein the side rails are arranged parallel to and separated from the main rails.
A side rail portion, a second side rail portion provided continuously to a base end portion of the first side rail portion, and gradually separated from the frame frame toward the base end side; When the roof frame is opened by moving the frame to the base end side of the main rail, the main rail and the third side rail portion are provided continuously to the base end and are separated from the main rail in parallel. The moving body shifts from the first side rail section to the second side rail section and gradually separates from the frame as the second side rail section moves, and the moving body and the connecting member By the pulling means connecting the two hinge parts,
Since the second hinge portions of the plurality of connecting members are simultaneously pulled upward, the plurality of connecting members can be simultaneously folded from the second hinge portions. Further, since the bending means is operated by a moving body which moves together with the frame of the roof unit, it is not necessary to separately provide a drive source for operating the bending means.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof, comprising a pair of arms which openably and closably connect a pair of opening / closing frames forming a frame of each roof unit, and one end of each arm. To the opening / closing frame,
A second hinge portion for connecting the other ends of the arms rotatably in the vertical direction with a hinge portion, and further connecting the other end portions of the arms with a second hinge portion for folding the connecting member from the second hinge portion; A bending means formed by a sliding pin provided on a second hinge portion of the connecting member and a groove formed on a side wall of the frame and sliding with the sliding pin. Since the groove is formed along a movement locus where the second hinge portion of the connecting member moves as the frame is folded, the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail. When the roof is opened, the sliding pin engages with the groove and slides, whereby the second connecting member to which the sliding pin is connected is connected.
The hinge portion rises obliquely upward along the groove portion, whereby the connecting member can be folded from the second hinge portion. Further, since the bending means is operated by the sliding pins which move together with the frame of the roof unit and the sliding pins, it is not necessary to separately provide a drive source for operating the bending means.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof, wherein a connecting member for connecting a pair of opening / closing frames constituting a frame of each roof unit so as to be openable and closable comprises a pair of arms. One end is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction,
The other end of the arm is rotatably connected in the vertical direction by a second hinge portion, and a bending means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge portion is provided at the top of the frame. A multi-joint rod having a portion rotatably mounted and a lower end rotatably connected to the second hinge portion, and having a plurality of bendable joints between the upper end and the lower end; A pressing portion that is provided on the base end side of the main rail and that contacts the upper end of the articulated rod and presses the upper end when the frame is moving toward the base end of the main rail. Because it is composed of
When the frame is moved to the base end side of the main rail to open the roof, the distal end of the multi-joint rod abuts on the pressing portion and is pressed by the pressing portion. Is pivoted about the top of the frame, and the second hinge is lifted upward at the lower end while the joint is bent, so that the plurality of connecting members are simultaneously folded from the second hinge. Can be.
Further, the bending means causes the pressing portion to abut on the articulated rod moving with the frame frame of the roof unit,
Since the operation is performed by pressing the articulated rod by the pressing portion, it is not necessary to separately provide a drive source for operating the bending means.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a first view of an opening and closing mechanism in an opening and closing type membrane roof of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an embodiment and showing a fully closed state of a roof.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a fully opened state of the roof.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one roof unit.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a plurality of roof units.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part showing an open state of one roof unit.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part showing a state where one roof unit is folded.

FIG. 7 is a schematic side view showing a plurality of roof units together with guide rails.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing one roof unit together with a guide rail.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing one roof unit together with guide rails and side rails.

FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view showing a plurality of roof units together with bending means.

FIG. 11 is a view taken along the line AA in FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a schematic side view showing the first embodiment of the opening and closing mechanism in the opening and closing type membrane roof of the present invention, and showing a fully closed state of the roof.

FIG. 13 is a schematic side view showing the fully opened state of the roof.

FIG. 14 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the roof is being closed.

FIG. 15 is a schematic side view showing a first embodiment of the opening and closing mechanism in the opening and closing type membrane roof of the present invention, and showing a plurality of roof units together with guide rails.

FIG. 16 is a schematic plan view showing a plurality of roof units together with bending means.

FIG. 17 is a schematic perspective view showing one roof unit together with bending means.

FIG. 18 is a view showing a step of bending the connecting member by the bending means.

FIG. 19 is a side view showing a state where one roof unit is opened.

FIG. 20 is a side view showing a state in which one roof unit is folded.

FIG. 21 is a side view showing a third embodiment of the opening and closing mechanism in the opening and closing type membrane roof of the present invention, and showing a plurality of roof units.

FIG. 22 is a side view showing a fourth embodiment of the opening and closing mechanism in the opening and closing type membrane roof of the present invention, and showing a plurality of roof units.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main rail 11 Roof unit 12 Opening / closing roof 14 Frame 16 Opening / closing frame 17 Connecting material 17a Arm 23,51 1st hinge part 24,52 2nd hinge part 32 Driven trolley (traveling trolley) 33 Guide rail 33a 1st guide rail part 33b second guide rail portion 33c third guide rail portion 36 support 37, 50, 65, 70 bending means 38, 53 side rail 38a, 53a first side rail portion 38b, 53b second side rail portion 33c, 53c 3 side rail section 40, 55 moving body 60 lifting means 63 extension rod 66 sliding pin 67 groove section 71 articulated rod 77 pressing section

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Ikuo Tatemichi 2-10-26 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Inside Maeda Construction Industry Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Satoshi Fujiwara 2- 10-26 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Maeda Corporation In-company (56) References JP-A-63-280166 (JP, A) JP-A-53-10108 (JP, U) JP-A-63-44919 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. . ^7, DB name) E04H 15/00 - 15/64 E04G 21/28 E04B 1/32 E04B 7/16

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. An openable / closable membrane roof comprising: an arch-shaped main rail disposed parallel to each other; and a plurality of roof units which are provided on the main rail so as to be able to travel by a traveling carriage and are successively provided. The roof units each include a frame having a substantially triangular cross-sectional view and extending between the main rails, and a membrane material stretched over the frame. The frame is a frame of the frame. It is configured to be openable and closable by rotating with the top as a fulcrum, and comprises a pair of openable and closable frames on which the film materials are respectively stretched, and a plurality of connecting members that open and close the openable and closable frames, The frame is connected to a frame adjacent to the frame by rotatably connecting a lower end portion of each opening / closing frame to the traveling vehicle. The connecting member is composed of a pair of arms, one end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in the lateral direction, and the other end of the arm is connected to the second hinge.
An opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof, wherein the hinge portion is rotatably connected in a lateral direction, and the second hinge portions of the plurality of connecting members are connected by connecting rods. 2. The opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof according to claim 1, wherein a guide rail is disposed above the main rail, and a support is provided on the guide rail so as to run freely. A top portion of the frame frame is connected to the main rail, and the guide rail is continuous with a first guide rail portion disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail, and a base end portion of the first guide rail portion. A second guide rail portion that is provided and that gradually rises toward the base end side;
An opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof, comprising: a main rail and a third guide rail that is provided parallel to and separated from a base end of the guide rail. 3. The opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof according to claim 1, further comprising folding means for folding the linking member from a second hinge portion, wherein the folding means comprises the folding means. A side rail disposed on a side of the main rail; and a tip provided at a second hinge portion of a connecting member, which is provided on the side rail so as to run freely and which is located closest to the side rail among the plurality of connecting members. The side rails are provided continuously with a first side rail portion disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail, and a base end of the first side rail portion. A second side rail portion gradually approaching the frame side toward the base end side, and a third side rail provided continuously to the base end portion of the second side rail portion and parallel to and separated from the main rail. Rhinoceros Closing mechanism in retractable film roof, characterized in that it is composed of a rail portion. 4. An openable / closable membrane roof comprising: an arch-shaped main rail disposed parallel to each other; and a plurality of roof units provided on the main rail so as to be able to run by a traveling carriage and to be connected one after another. The roof units each include a frame having a substantially triangular cross-sectional view and extending between the main rails, and a membrane material stretched over the frame. The frame is a frame of the frame. It is configured to be openable and closable by rotating with the top as a fulcrum, and comprises a pair of openable and closable frames on which the film materials are respectively stretched, and a plurality of connecting members that open and close the openable and closable frames, and further, The frame is connected to a frame adjacent to the frame by rotatably connecting a lower end portion of each opening / closing frame to the traveling vehicle. The connecting member is constituted by a pair of arms, one end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be freely rotatable in a vertical direction, and the other end of the arm is connected to the second hinge.
A hinge portion is provided so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. Further, a guide rail is provided above the main rail, and a support is provided on the guide rail so as to run freely. A top portion of a frame is connected, the guide rail is provided continuously with a first guide rail portion disposed parallel to and separated from the main rail, and a base end portion of the first guide rail portion; A second guide rail portion gradually rising toward the side;
An opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof, comprising: a main rail and a third guide rail that is provided parallel to and separated from a base end of the guide rail. 5. The opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof according to claim 4, further comprising folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge portion, wherein the folding means is provided on the main rail. A side rail disposed on the side of the vehicle, a moving body provided to be able to run on the side rail, and connecting the moving body and each of the second hinge portions of the plurality of connecting members,
Lifting means for pulling up the second hinge part by moving the moving body to the side end of the side rail, wherein the side rail is provided with a first side rail part arranged in parallel with and separated from the main rail; A second side rail portion that is provided continuously to the base end of the first side rail portion and gradually separates from the frame frame toward the base end side; and a base end portion of the second side rail portion. An opening / closing mechanism for an opening / closing type membrane roof, comprising: a main rail and a third side rail portion which is spaced apart in parallel from the main rail. 6. An openable / closable membrane roof comprising: an arch-shaped main rail disposed parallel to each other; and a plurality of roof units provided on the main rail so as to be able to run by a traveling carriage and to be connected one after another. The roof units each include a frame having a substantially triangular cross-sectional view and extending between the main rails, and a membrane material stretched over the frame. The frame is a frame of the frame. It comprises a pair of opening / closing frames, each of which is configured to be openable and closable by rotating about a top as a fulcrum, and the film material is stretched, respectively, and a connecting member that connects the opening / closing frames to be openable and closable. The frame is connected to a frame adjacent to the frame by rotatably connecting a lower end portion of each opening / closing frame to the traveling vehicle. The arm is composed of a pair of arms, one end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction, and the other end of the arm is connected to the second end.
A hinge is provided so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. Further, folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge part is provided, and the folding means is provided on the second hinge part of the connecting member. A sliding pin provided, and a groove formed on a side wall of the frame and sliding with the sliding pin. The groove is formed as the frame is folded. ,
An opening / closing mechanism for an openable / closable membrane roof, wherein the second hinge portion of the connecting member is formed along a movement locus of movement. 7. An openable / closable membrane roof comprising: an arch-shaped main rail disposed in parallel with each other; The roof units each include a frame having a substantially triangular cross-sectional view and extending between the main rails, and a membrane material stretched over the frame. The frame is a frame of the frame. It comprises a pair of opening / closing frames, each of which is configured to be openable and closable by rotating about a top as a fulcrum, and the film material is stretched, respectively, and a connecting member that connects the opening / closing frames to be openable and closable. The frame is connected to a frame adjacent to the frame by rotatably connecting a lower end portion of each opening / closing frame to the traveling vehicle. The arm is composed of a pair of arms, one end of each arm is connected to the opening / closing frame by a first hinge so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction, and the other end of the arm is connected to the second end.
A hinge is provided so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. Further, folding means for folding the connecting member from the second hinge is provided, and the folding means has an upper end at the top of the frame. A lower end is rotatably connected to the second hinge part, and has a plurality of bendable joints between the upper end and the lower end. And a multi-joint rod that folds the connecting member from the second hinge portion by pressing the main frame, and a multi-joint rod provided on the base end side of the main rail when the frame moves to the base end side of the main rail. And a pressing portion that abuts on the upper end of the articulated rod and presses the upper end.