JP4391811B2 - Awning - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an awning used to suspend outside sunlight such as a window of a house and block sunlight.

  Conventionally, as a simplest means for blocking the strong sunlight, a “binder” is hung on a window of a house. Recently, blind screens made of breathable sheets or fabrics have been used. By the way, when these sunshades are sold, they are usually wrapped and wrapped so as to be low in volume, so that they can be handled easily.

  On the other hand, this type of merchandise is sold with a width dimension or the like finished to a predetermined dimension because the location used is finished to a standard dimension in terms of building techniques. In addition, it is designed to be hung by hanging on a hanging bracket that is attached using a window frame, etc., so a high-rigidity tension member is attached to each of the upper and lower ends, and the light-shielding portion that is suspended during use Can be maintained in a deployed state. Since the tension members at both the upper and lower end portions have a length corresponding to the required width dimension, the suspended light-shielding portion is wound or suspended by the length corresponding to the length of the tension member. It is handled so that it can be folded in an appropriate dimension in the lowered length direction.

  In general, the sunshade such as “sunbane” is used in a state in which it is hung from a hanging metal fitting provided outside the window frame with a latch attached to the upper end of the tension member and hung down. When it is not in the state, it becomes unnecessary, but when it becomes unnecessary, it is troublesome to remove, so it is used by winding up. At this time, in order to hold the light-shielding portion wound up from the lower end portion, the light-shielding portion is temporarily held by separately tying a string between a plurality of knitted cross members forming a “blade”. Or the proposal about the winder which makes this operation easy is made | formed (refer patent document 1).

JP 2002-191495 A

  However, the traditionally used “bamboo” and similar awnings are generally bulky, and in particular, in the case of “bamboo”, the cross members knitted on the structure are made of natural products such as straw or bamboo A material that is not useful when bent, such as thin pipe material made of synthetic resin, is inconvenient to handle at the distribution stage from producers to consumers, and at the same time increases transportation costs There is a point. In addition, for example, when the user ceases to use after a strong sunlight, for example, there is a problem that it is inconvenient to store due to its bulk.

  In addition, as described above, when winding up and temporarily holding the “spindle”, it is necessary to prepare a separate string and use the string to tie it through a part of the “spindle” as described above. It is inconvenient. However, if a device known from Patent Document 1 is attached in advance, handling becomes convenient, but it is necessary to purchase a separate device, which increases the cost.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and can be folded when not in use, can be reduced in volume, and can be kept in an unfolded state when used, and can be easily handled. It is intended to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the awning of the present invention is:
The tensioning members at both ends of the light blocking web material formed to the required dimensions in flexible material foldable includes a light shielding function is attached to one body, the formed by arranging a hanging hanger on one tensioning member side An awning,
The tension member is divided at at least one portion of the intermediate portion, and is formed so as to be foldable in the width direction together with the light-shielding web material at the division portion. The required section including the division portion of the tension member includes an outer periphery of the tension member. A removable joint member that covers the surface and integrally connects the divided tension members and holds the shading web material in a deployed state can be attached .
The joint member includes a pair of holding part pieces that wraps the tension member from both sides, and a narrow connecting part piece that opens and closes both holding part pieces, and a hinge structure along both longitudinal sides of the connecting part piece. The inside of the free end of each holding piece is a joint surface, and a plurality of locking projections are projected perpendicularly at a required pitch on the joint surface of one holding piece. The engaging surface of the other holding piece is provided with a locking hole for engaging the opposing locking protrusion, and when the locking protrusion is engaged with the locking hole, both holding pieces are It is constituted so that it may be closed and the division part of the above-mentioned tension member may be connected and held linearly (the 1st invention).

Wherein the dividing portion near the tensioning members in the shading web material, it is preferable pores locking projection of the joint member penetrates is disposed (second invention).

In the first or second aspect, the both end portions of one of the tensioning members for mounting the light shielding web material, the base end portion of the extendable Kakaritomehimo with a stop over at the free end is secured, the shielding multiplying a stop over both Kakaritomehimo tip while the web material is entrained, said light blocking web material caught good that is fixed and held at an arbitrary position (third invention).

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the light-shielding web material is made of a flexible material that can be bent, and has a function of being held in an unfolded state at the time of use. since fold the timber in the transverse direction at segmented portion with tensions member, it is possible to lower the bulk turned to the shorter length, such as involving with folding the whole, there is an effect that the storage volume can be reduced. Therefore, the packaging cost and shipping cost when shipping as a product can be reduced and can be provided at low cost. Moreover, since it can be accommodated in a small space for storage as a consumer, convenience is enhanced. Further, since it can be unfolded and folded and folded or rolled up, a secondary effect is obtained in that a sheet material other than the conventional linear material can be selectively used as the light shielding web material.

Moreover, since the parting part of the tension member having rigidity can be wrapped from the outside and connected in a straight line, the light shielding web material can be held in the deployed state. Moreover, when the fixed and the outwardly joint member to wrap tensioning members, the holding portions piece free end of the closing-Enabled joint member, the locking projection and the locking hole provided on the joint surface There is an advantage that the joint member can be securely connected without being laterally moved along the tension member by being fixed by engagement and simultaneously sandwiching the light-shielding web material held by the tension member.

By adopting the configuration of the second invention, when connecting the tension member in a straight line or when releasing the connection, the locking projection can be engaged with the locking hole through the hole provided in the light shielding web material . There is an advantage that the joint member can be easily connected and released. In addition, the presence of the hole can determine the attachment position of the joint member that connects the divided portions of the tension member, and the operation at the time of connection can be performed accurately. Furthermore, since unnecessary external force is not applied to the light-shielding web material by the locking projections by repeatedly removing and attaching the joint member, there is an advantage that damage can be prevented.

Further, by adopting the configuration of the third invention, when the lower part of the awning is rolled up and partially shielded from light, the involved light-shielding web material is pulled out from both ends of the tension member as the core. By hooking the latches attached to the end of the strap, the wound light-shielding web material can be pressed and temporarily fixed from the outside by the latch string. Therefore, there is an advantage that the light-shielding web material can be wound up to an arbitrary position and fixed without requiring a separate part. Of course, when storing after finishing the use period, the rolled light-shielding web material can be fixed from the outside in the above manner and stored in a low volume.

  Next, specific embodiments of the awning according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows an overall perspective view of an awning according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a front view (a) of the joint member that connects the divided portions of the tension member and a cross-sectional view (b) of the main part in the mounted state. FIG. 3 is a view showing the joint member in a developed state.

  The awning 1 of this embodiment has a rectangular light-shielding web material 2 having a required size formed of a knitted fabric having a light-shielding effect on the surface side, and is fixed to the upper and lower ends of the light-shielding web material 2 and is used when used. From the tension members 3 and 3 'for tensioning the light-shielding web 2 and the joint members 4 connecting the portions divided by the middle portions of the upper and lower tension members 3 and 3' and both ends of the lower tension member 3 ' It consists of locking strings 5 and 5 for pulling out and fixing when the light-shielding web material 2 is wound. The upper tension member 3 is provided with hanging tools 6 at two locations.

  The shading web material 2 is a web formed by warp knitting a string-like material made of a soft synthetic resin material, and has a structure in which an aluminum film layer (not shown) is formed on the surface side, and light is transmitted through the knitted portion. Is used (but not limited to). Such a web is sewn around the periphery with a rim cloth (tape) 7 and joined at the center of the light shielding web surface so that it can be folded in the width direction. The tape 7 'is stitched at the joint at the central portion so that the end portion is not damaged when folded.

  The tension members 3, 3 ′ attached to the upper and lower ends of the light shielding web 2 are thin and have a flat hollow cross section, and are formed in a “no” shape at one end of the long diameter, and the inside of the tension member 3, 3 ′ The end portion of the light shielding web material can be accommodated and held in full width (indicated by a two-dot chain line b in FIG. 2B). Then, it is divided at the central position, and folded together with the light-shielding web material 2 in the width direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the joint member 4 for connecting the tension member 3 with the dividing portion 3 a has a hinge structure 42 that can be bent thinly on both longitudinal sides of the narrow connecting portion piece 41 as appropriate. The holding pieces 43 and 44 are made of a synthetic resin in which the pieces are integrally connected. The total length is the dimension (vertical x length is approximately 1: 8) required to hold the dividing portion 3a of the tension member 3 and maintain it in a straight line, and the free holding portions 43 and 44 are free. The inner surfaces of the end portions are joined surfaces 45, 46, and a plurality of locking projections 47 project from the one joining surface 45 at a predetermined interval, and the other joining surface 46 has a locking hole 48. It is provided corresponding to the position of the locking projection 47. And when both the holding | maintenance part pieces 43 and 44 are made into the closed state, the part other than a joint surface formation part is formed in a curve so that the outer surface of the said tension | tensile_strength member 3 may be covered.

  The locking string 5 is a string having a required length that can be stretched and knitted with a rubber thread. The base end portion is sewn to the tape 7 on both sides of the lower end of the light-shielding web material 2, and a hook piece is provided at the tip. Each latch 8 is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the awning 1 constructed in this way unfolds the light-shielding web material 2 by holding the tension members 3 and 3 ′ attached to the upper and lower ends in a straight line by the joint members 4 and 4. In this state, it is used by being hooked on a latch attached to a window frame or the like prepared in advance by the hooks 6 and 6. At this time, if the light-shielding web material 2 is used with the surface facing outside, the aluminum coating layer applied to the web surface can shield ultraviolet rays and the like. In addition, this light-shielding web material 2 is formed in a light-transmitting state in the warp portion at the time of weaving so that appropriate light can be taken and the brightness of the room can be secured.

  When the light-shielding web material 2 is used in a fully open state, the hooks of the hooks 8 and 8 attached to both ends of the locking strings 5 and 5 attached to the lower end are engaged. When combined, it can be held in good shape along the tension member 3 'at the lower end (see FIG. 1).

When a part of the awning is rolled up and used due to the change in sunlight, as shown in FIG. 4, the locking straps 5 and 5 are in a free state, and the tension member 3 'at the lower end is used as an axis to reach a required position. The shading web material 2 is wound up. Then, when both hooks 5 and 5 are engaged with the hooks of the hooks 8 and 8 at the front end so as to press the outside of the portion where the light-shielding web material 2 is wound , When 5 is hooked on the back side of the light-shielding web member 2, the portion of the light-shielding web member 2 wound by the elastic force of the locking strings 5, 5 is pressed and held as it is.

  Further, when the sunshade is no longer used and stored, the shading web material 2 is unwound from the lower end portion and stored as it is, and the joint member 4 connecting the dividing portion 3a of the tension members 3 and 3 is removed. Thus, the light-shielding web material 2 can be folded and stored in the width direction.

  When folded and stored, first, the joint member 4 is outwardly applied at the joint end of the holding pieces 43 and 44 to release the engagement between the locking projection 47 and the locking hole 48. Next, when both holding pieces 43 and 44 are opened and removed from the tension member 3 (3 '), the divided portion 3a (intermediate portion) of the tension member 3 (3') becomes free, and the light shielding web material 2 is made of a soft material. As shown in FIG. 5, it can be folded in two from the position of the dividing portion 3a without receiving a large resistance. In this way, since the entire awning 1 is folded in the vicinity of the central portion in the width direction, the entire awning 1 can be folded flat with an appropriate size and easily stored. In this case, since the shading web material 2 is not wound, it is easy to handle. The upper and lower joint members 4 and 4 may be stored together with the awning 1 that is opened or assembled and folded.

  On the other hand, in order to be able to use the folded awning 1, the shading web material 2 is unfolded, and the joint member 4 is covered with the divided portion 3 a of the tension member 3 (3 ′) that has been divided. The locking projections 47 attached to one holding part piece 43 are respectively inserted into the holes 9 provided near the tension member 3 (3 ′) of the light-shielding web member 2, and then the other holding part piece 44 is inserted. When the locking projections 47 are engaged with the locking holes 48 on the joint surface 46 and closed together, the joint members 4 are fixed by the locking projections 47 and the locking holes 48, and the tension members 3, 3 ′. Is fixed in tension and put into use.

  When the tension members 3 and 3 'are linearly connected by the joint members 4 and 4 in this manner, the joint member 4 is inserted into the light-shielding web member 2 with the locking projection 47 for closing. Since the engagement member 48 is engaged with the locking hole 48 through the common hole 9, the joint member 4 is maintained in a fixed state without being displaced after the tension member 3 (3 ') is connected, and there is no trouble. .

  Since the awning 1 of the present embodiment can be folded and accommodated in a low volume as described above, it can be packaged in a small package and easily handled even when sold as a product, as well as for the convenience of the consumer. Therefore, the effect of reducing packaging and transportation costs can be obtained. Moreover, about the division | segmentation location in the intermediate part of the said tension | tensile_strength part, although not shown in figure, it can divide | segment into several places and can apply a joint member to the division | segmentation location in the said way, and can be connected linearly. In this way, it is possible to fold the awning smaller. In addition, there is an advantage that it can be handled with a low volume in the case of an awning using a wide light-shielding web material. In addition, when using the tension member divided | segmented in multiple places in this way, a hanging tool is integrated with the joint member which becomes a position near the edge of an upper tension member among the joint members which connect the part to divide. It is sufficient to use one that is attached to or one in which the hanging portion is integrally formed.

  In the above description, the light shielding web material 2 is formed by knitting a string-like material made of a soft synthetic resin material, but is not limited to this, and can be folded. For example, it is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to a sheet using a sheet having air permeability and translucency.

Overall perspective view of awning of this embodiment Front view (a) of the joint member that connects the divided portions of the tension member and a cross-sectional view (b) of the main part in the mounted state Diagram showing joint member in unfolded state The perspective view showing the state which rolled up a part of shading web material Illustration showing the awning folded

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Awning 2 Shading web material 3, 3 'Tension member 3a Tension member parting part 4 Joint member 5 Locking string 6 Suspension hook 8 Suspension hook 9 Hole through which the locking protrusion made in the web material is inserted 42 Hinge structure 43 , 44 Holding piece 45, 46 Joint surface 47 Locking protrusion 48 Locking hole

Claims (3)

The tensioning members at both ends of the light blocking web material formed to the required dimensions in flexible material foldable includes a light shielding function is attached to one body, the formed by arranging a hanging hanger on one tensioning member side An awning,
The tension member is divided at at least one portion of the intermediate portion, and is formed so as to be foldable in the width direction together with the light-shielding web material at the division portion. The required section including the division portion of the tension member includes an outer periphery of the tension member. A removable joint member that covers the surface and integrally connects the divided tension members and holds the shading web material in a deployed state can be attached .
The joint member includes a pair of holding part pieces that wraps the tension member from both sides, and a narrow connecting part piece that opens and closes both holding part pieces, and a hinge structure along both longitudinal sides of the connecting part piece. The inside of the free end of each holding piece is a joint surface, and a plurality of locking projections are projected perpendicularly at a required pitch on the joint surface of one holding piece. The engaging surface of the other holding piece is provided with a locking hole for engaging the opposing locking protrusion, and when the locking protrusion is engaged with the locking hole, both holding pieces are An awning characterized in that the awning is constructed so as to be closed and connected and held in a straight line with the divided portion of the tension member . Wherein the dividing portion near the tensioning members in the shading web material is awning according to claim 1, holes engaging protrusions of said joint member penetrates is disposed. Wherein both ends of one of the tensioning members for mounting the light blocking web material is secured base end portion of the extendable Kakaritomehimo with a stop over at a free end, said light shielding web material entrainment state both Kakaritomehimo The sunshade according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein when the latching tool at the tip portion is hooked , the wound light-shielding web material is fixedly held at an arbitrary position.

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