WO2021214677A1

WO2021214677A1 - Terrace canopy

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Publication number: WO2021214677A1
Application number: PCT/IB2021/053280
Authority: WO
Inventors: Joost De Frene; Kristof LEMIEGRE; Lennart DE MEULEMEESTER; Pieter BRABANT; Stijn Colpaert; Thomas DE RYCKE
Original assignee: Renson Sunprotection-Screens
Priority date: 2020-04-21
Filing date: 2021-04-21
Publication date: 2021-10-28
Also published as: EP4139536A1

Abstract

A terrace canopy comprising a number of support columns and beams where it is possible to integrate different types of side wall infill. In addition, the corner connection between the columns and the beams can withstand higher loads.

Description

“Terrace Canopy”

[0001] Technical field

[0002] The present invention relates to a terrace canopy.

[0003] State of the art

[0004] Terrace canopies and are usually arranged to screen off or clear an outdoor area. For instance, such screen devices are often arranged at homes, restaurants, shops, etc. to screen an outdoor terrace or the like from sun rays, precipitation and/or wind or, conversely, to temporarily let in the sun's rays. This terrace canopy and may be designed, for example, in the form of an awning, a pergola, a veranda, a carport, a pavilion, etc.

[0005] Such a terrace canopy typically comprises a roof frame that is at least partially supported by columns. Exceptionally, the roof frame can further be supported by another roof construction. The roof frame is generally constructed of a plurality of beams composed of a plurality of frames in which a roof infill can be attached. The beams themselves are often a combination of a plurality of individual profiles. Such a roof frame is typically supported by four (or more) columns between which a wall infill can be provided. Likewise, fewer columns can be used where the roof frame is supported by other structures, such as a wall of an already existing structure.

[0006] The roof infill may be fixed or movable, for example, a retractable roof. The roof infill of a retractable roof can consist of a roll-up cloth or screen for instance, slats that rotate around their axis, or of segments that can slide over each other. The segments can be panels that are partly made of glass or plastic (laminated), such as PC or PMMA. Depending on the choice of material, the light transmission and robustness of the roof can be adjusted to the desired application. The wall infill can further be fixed or movable. Examples are a roll-up cloth or screen or movable panels, i.e. , sliding or folding.

[0007] Furthermore, a plurality of types of columns have been developed that include other functions in addition to their general support function. For example, the columns can be adapted to further provide supply lines to electrical equipment and/or include drainage pipes for discharge of precipitation and/or include guide profiles for a screen. Preferably, the column should be able to encompass all functions described above and be finished outwardly facing, furthermore, as aesthetically as possible.

[0008] A known problem with such a terrace canopy is the amount of customization and/or the number of standard components that may be required to provide sufficient variation in the construction options of the terrace canopy.

[0009] BE 2014/0015 discloses a terrace canopy that aims to solve the aforementioned problem at least partially.

[0010] More specifically, BE 2014/0015 discloses a beam for a terrace canopy, which beam is provided with an internal cavity for the purpose of the discharging precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to an end face of the beam. A space is provided at the top of the cavity, in which a screen roll can be arranged, which can be rolled downwards, the screen then being situated between the cavity and the outer side (formed by the front cover of the beam).

[0011] In practice, it is further possible to use other types of wall infills, particularly sliding panel walls, with the beam disclosed in BE 2014/0015. To this end, the screen cavity is closed on the bottom side canopies and an additional wall holder profile is attached to the bottom side canopies of the beam.

[0012] However, by attaching an additional wall holder profile, the total size of the beam increases, which is undesirable, inter alia for reasons such as a changed passage height, wind load and aesthetic appearance. In addition, a seam can be seen between the beam and the wall holder profile, which is visually undesirable. [0013] BE 2014/0015 further discloses a terrace canopy constructed from a set of profiles. The set comprises a beam profile designed to serve as a beam for the terrace canopy. A beam-cover profile, i.e., a front cover, is attached to the beam profile by means of a first connection means provided on the beam profile.

[0014] BE 2014/0015 further discloses a terrace canopy constructed from columns and beams. Particularly, the terrace canopy comprises a support pillar provided with a cavity for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy towards a ground surface and at least two beams, each of which is provided with an inner gutter for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to an end face of the beam. Headboards are used to connect the beams to the support pillar. Particularly, one headboard per beam is provided, which forms the connection between each beam and the support pillar. In concrete terms, the integrally formed headboard comprises an upper part that is fixed by means of screws on an end face of the beam, particularly by screwing the screws into screw channels in the beams provided for this purpose. Extending downward from the upper part is a pin, arranged in the cavity of the support pillar.

[0015] BE 2013/0778 discloses a square column for supporting a terrace canopy. The column is constructed of a core profile and four cover profiles which are attached thereto by means of a plurality of mounting means provided on the core profile. The visible outside of the column is formed by a portion of the core profile together with the cover profiles. The same column is disclosed in BE 2014/0015. [0016] IT201800001632 A1 further discloses a terrace canopy comprising a beam intended to hold a sidewall infill. To this end, the bottom side of the beam is provided with a plurality of U-shaped chambers for guiding wall parts. The entire bottom side of the beam, including the external gutter, is integrally manufactured. There is thus no possibility of using different types of sidewall infills.

[0017] However, it has been found that the terrace canopy and the beam and/or the column thereof particularly, disclosed in BE 2013/0778 and BE 2014/0015, still offer too few options to integrate the different types of side wall infills that are common for a terrace canopy. In addition, it has been found that the terrace canopy disclosed in BE 2014/0015 can collapse under high loads in certain weather conditions, such as excess wind and/or precipitation.

[0018] EP 3587697 A1 discloses a terrace canopy constructed from columns and beams. Particularly, the terrace canopy comprises a support pillar provided with a cavity for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy towards a ground surface and at least two beams, each of which is provided with an inner gutter for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to an end face of the beam. Headboards are used to connect the beams to the support pillar. Particularly, one headboard is provided per beam, which forms the end face of the front beam. In addition, an L-shaped corner piece is provided, which serves as a corner connection between a column and the beams, the corner piece being securely attached to the headboards and to the top surface of the support pillar.

[0019] A drawback of the known L-shaped corner piece is the complex design required for the necessary functionality. First, a plurality of openings must be made in the corner piece (for water drainage, on the one hand, and for cables, on the other). In addition, an upright wall is further required on the bottom surface, for water conduction. A further drawback of the known L-shaped corner piece is that it is only suitable for connecting two corner-forming beams with a support pillar. However, connection points are further possible in a terrace canopy where more than two beams meet (e.g., T-connection with three beams or a cross connection with four beams) or where two beams meet, extending each other. The known L-shaped corner piece is not suitable for connecting such a junction.

[0020] With terrace canopies, the provision of lighting for the space under the terrace canopy is already known. More specifically, the provision of a plurality of LED strips on the inner side of the frame of the roof device is known. Typically, one LED strip is provided per beam, wherein the end of the LED strip is aligned with the end of the beam, which is visible from the inner side, and the beginning of the LED strip (to which the power supply is connected) has been incorporated into the roof device at the other end of the beam.

[0021] Description of the invention

[0022] It is an object of the present invention to solve one or more of the above problems at least partially.

[0023] In a first aspect, the invention relates to a beam for a terrace canopy, wherein the beam has an inner side and an outer side and an integrally formed gutter part which, in its cross-section, is provided with an internal cavity for the discharge precipitation on the terrace canopy falling towards an end of the beam, which cavity is formed by an upper wall, a lower wall, an outer side wall and an inner side wall ; and a space for holding one of a plurality of functionally different profiles, which space is located below the cavity and is formed by an upper wall, an outer side wall and an inner side wall .

[0024] In the first aspect, the invention further relates to a terrace canopy comprising a beam, wherein the beam has a top side, a bottom side, an inner side and an outer side and, in its cross-section, is provided with a screen cavity configured to hold a screen roll; and a U-shaped space at the bottom side of the beam located below the screen cavity and formed by an upper wall, an outer side wall and an inner side wall , said U-shaped space being open at its bottom, said U-shaped space being configured to hold a first profile and a second profile different from the first profile, said U-shaped space having: a first connection means and a second connection means configured together to hold the first profile; or said first connection means and a connection wall portion configured together to hold the second profile, wherein the connection wall portion is configured to be attached to a wall of the second profile. [0025] Although a (limited) space is provided under the gutter in the terrace canopy disclosed in BE 2014/0015, this space is completely closed off by the design of the gutter profile in such a way that the space has no or only limited functionality. Limited functionality here means that the space can serve to receive a plurality of bolts for securing an additional wall holder profile under the beam.

[0026] The present invention improves upon this by leaving that same space open at its bottom side. This allows other profiles, for instance a wall holder profile, to be introduced into that space. This improves the variation in functionality.

[0027] As already described above, a similar functionality is possible with the beam disclosed in BE 2014/0015 by attaching an additional wall holder profile to the bottom side of the beam.

[0028] The present invention improves on this in that the open space under the inner gutter allows the additional wall holder profile to be integrated into the beam without showing a visually visible seam on the outside of the beam.

[0029] In addition, the first two connection means (e.g., hooks, slots, pins, etc.) can be used for the connection of a relatively light profile (e.g., a closure profile), while the first connection means and the connecting wall part can be used for the connecting a relatively heavy profile (e.g., a wall profile). In addition, in a wall-to-wall attachment (i.e. , via the connecting wall part) the first connection means already serves for the correct positioning of the second profile relative to the U-shaped space. [0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connection means is provided on the inner side wall or the outer side wall of the U-shaped space, particularly on the outward or inward facing side thereof, respectively, and more particularly on the bottom end thereof, and is preferably formed by a hook.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second connection means is provided on the outer side wall or the inner side wall of the U-shaped space, particularly on the inward or outwardly facing side thereof, respectively, and more particularly on the upper end thereof, and is preferably formed by a hook. [0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting wall portion is provided on the inner side wall or the outer side wall of the U-shaped space. Preferably, the inner side wall or the outer side wall of the U-shaped space has at least two wall parts located on a different surface, the connecting wall part being formed by one of said wall parts.

[0033] These different embodiments provide a flexible design of the U-shaped space and allow the connections (i.e. , both the connection means and the connecting wall portion) to be placed at different locations in the U-shaped space. This makes it possible to design the U-shaped space optimally, depending on the desired application. The wall parts in a different surface further avoid the separate connections having a negative influence on each other, for instance obstructing each other, since they can engage on a different wall part.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, the beam comprises a base part which, in its cross-section, comprises: an upright inner side wall provided at the top with a first upper connection means, particularly a female pin connecting element, and at the bottom side connecting with the gutter part; and a horizontal wall located above the cavity and extending from the upright inner side wall towards the outer side of the beam, the upright wall being provided near its end with a first connection means and a second connection means.

[0035] In general, for strength and mutual positioning, inter alia, two separate connections must be used for each connection of two profiles. In fact, if only one connection is used for two profiles, there is more play in the mutual positioning, which can give rise to a different positioning, particularly due to wind loads and/or precipitation.

[0036] In the terrace canopy disclosed in BE 2014/0015, the base portion of the beam is thus provided with a first fastener near the end of the horizontal wall and a second fastener near an end of an upright wall extending from the location of the first fastener such that there is a certain moderate distance between the fasteners. This means that after placing a further profile, such as a front cover, the space between the two fasteners cannot contribute to the variation in functionality of the beams.

[0037] It is thus advantageous to provide two connection means near the end of the horizontal wall, as opposed to the only one connection means in the beam of BE 2014/0015. Particularly, the canopies two connection means allow for a plurality of functionally different profiles to be connected with the end of the side wall without having to provide a connection at another location of the base part, as is the case in BE 2014/0015. So, there is less loss of space in the base part.

[0038] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the second connection means comprises a first connecting element, particularly a slot, and/or a second connecting element, particularly a hook. In other words, up to three connecting elements are available near the end of the horizontal wall, which further increases the possibilities for connecting other profiles, thus improving the functionality of the beam.

[0039] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the base part and the gutter part are formed as separate profiles, wherein the upright inner side wall of the base profile at the bottom side is provided with at least one, preferably at least two, connection means and that the gutter profile is provided with at least one, preferably at least two, corresponding connection means for connecting the base profile to the channel profile. The use of separate profiles has the advantage that the beam is easier to manufacture. In fact, it has been found that an extrusion process for manufacturing one profile in which the base part and the gutter part are incorporated is technically difficult to achieve, particularly in view of the considerable height of such a profile.

[0040] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the base part comprises an upright outer side wall which extends from the end of the side wall and is provided at the top with a second upper connection means, particularly a female pin connecting element. The two upper connection means make it possible to close off the space formed by the upright inner side wall , the upright outer side wall and the horizontal wall from the environment. This space can then be used, for example, as a technical space for the installation of motors for driving a louvre roof and/or for guiding electrical cables.

[0041] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the upright outer side wall is provided, on its outwardly facing side, with a third connection means, particularly a hook. Providing an additional connection means makes it possible to further increase the possibilities for connecting other profiles so that the functionality of the beam improves.

[0042] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the beam is further provided with a connection profile that is connected to the base part by means of the first connection means, the connection profile being provided on its outwardly facing side with a fourth connection means, in particularly a female pin connection means; and a front cover that is connected to the base part by means of the second connection means and to the connection profile by means of the fourth connection means. The use of a front cover creates an internal space, namely a space formed by the front cover, the top wall of the cavity and the side wall and upright wall of the base part. This space can be used to hold a screen roll as a wall infill.

[0043] In a more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal wall is provided with a notch on its bottom, wherein the connection profile is provided with an inwardly facing branch that engages the notch. The notch contributes to the correct positioning of the connection profile in relation to the base part.

[0044] In one alternative advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the beam is further provided with a drip profile that is connected to the base part by means of the first connection means. The drip profile allows a (fixed) wall to be provided under the beam without running the risk of precipitation falling from the terrace canopy ending up on top of the fixed wall, which could cause damage (such as discoloration) to the fixed wall. A drip profile is a profile that is intended to divert moisture and droplets from a surface in a controlled manner and, in this case, to prevent such droplets from ending up on the top side of a wall infill. An example of a drip profile is described in WO 2018/087632 A1.

[0045] In a more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the drip profile is provided on its bottom side with a fourth connection means, particularly a slot, and the beam comprises a front cover that is connected to the connection profile by means of the fourth connection means, wherein the outwardly facing side of the drip profile comprises a downwardly extending wall that is a greater distance from the upright inner side wall than the outwardly facing side of the front cover. This makes it possible to provide a front cover with a transparent wall which hides the internal beam structure from view while the wall is located directly under the beam. [0046] In a more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the beam further comprises a cover profile which is connected to the base part by means of the upper connection means and wherein the outwardly facing surfaces of the cover profile and the front cover or drip profile lie substantially on the same surface. In other words, the outer side of the beam substantially forms one surface, which is aesthetically desirable.

[0047] In a more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the beam is further provided with a wall holder profile that is connected to the base part by means of the second upper connection means and the third connection means. Integrating a wall holder profile makes it possible to provide a movable wall infill in the terrace canopy.

[0048] In a most advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the wall holder profile is provided on its bottom side with a fourth connection means, particularly a slot, the beam comprising a front cover that is connected to the wall holder profile by means of the fourth connection means, and wherein an outer side wall of the wall holder profile is at a greater distance from the upright inner side wall than the outwardly facing side of the front cover. This makes it possible to provide a front cover, in the case of a transparent wall, which hides the internal beam structure from view while the wall is located directly under the beam.

[0049] Preferably, the wall holder profile further comprises a third upper connection means, the beam further comprising a cover profile that is connected to the base part by means of the first upper connection means and to the wall holder profile by means of the third upper connection means and the outwardly facing surfaces of the cover profile and the outer side wall of the wall holder profile lie substantially in the same surface. In other words, the outer side of the beam substantially forms one surface, which is aesthetically desirable.

[0050] In a most advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the wall holder profile comprises a rail configured for guiding at least one wall part. By integrating the rail into the beam, there is no longer any need for guidance on the bottom side of the wall parts, such that they cannot form an obstacle to smooth passage under the terrace canopy if the wall parts are open.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, the gutter part is provided with a first bottom connection means, particularly a hook, at the bottom end of the inner side wall of the enclosure and a second lower connection means, particularly a hook, at the lower end of the outer side wall of the space. These bottom connection means make it possible to connect a plurality of functionally different profiles placed in the space to the gutter part. [0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer side wall of the cavity has at least two wall parts that are in a different surface. This makes it possible to connect additional profiles on either side of the outer side wall, for instance by means of rivets, without the individual connections having a negative influence on each other, for instance obstructing each other, since they can engage on a different wall part.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer side wall of the space is provided with a central connection means on its inwardly facing side near the cavity, particularly a hook. Providing an additional connection means makes it possible to further increase the possibilities for connecting other profiles so that the functionality of the beam improves.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer side wall of the cavity is provided with a branch on its outwardly facing side. Providing a branch, which can serve as a connection means, makes it possible to further increase the possibilities for connecting other profiles, so that the functionality of the beam improves.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, the top wall of the cavity is the same as the bottom wall of the cavity. In other words, the space is located directly under the cavity in such a way that the overall height of the beam is limited. [0056] In one embodiment of the present invention, the beam which is connected a closure profile is connected to the channel portion for sealing the space. If there is no need for a wall infill under the cavity, the open space can be closed off so that the internal beam structure is hidden from view.

[0057] In one alternative embodiment of the present invention, the beam comprises a wall holder profile that is connected to the gutter part and located in the space. Integrating a wall holder profile makes it possible to provide a movable wall infill particularly in the terrace canopy.

[0058] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the wall holder profile comprises a rail configured for guiding at least one wall part. By integrating the rail into the beam, there is no longer any need for guidance on the bottom side of the wall parts, such that they cannot form an obstacle to smooth passage under the terrace canopy if the wall parts are open.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, the gutter part is provided with an external gutter located along the side of the cavity and provided for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to the cavity, which external gutter is formed by an upright inner side wall , a bottom side and an intermediate wall that separates the cavity from the outer gutter; a branch that extends down from the bottom; and two connection means, wherein a first of the two connection means is located near the transition between the bottom side and the upright inner side wall and particularly comprises a female pin connecting element and wherein a second of the two connection means is located at one end of the branch and, particularly, comprises a hook. By providing an external gutter, precipitation falling on the terrace canopy can be discharged to the cavity. In addition, the two connection means allow for functional use of the space under the external gutter, since a plurality of functionally different profiles can be provided in this space.

[0060] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the beam comprises a cover profile that is connected to the gutter part by means of the two connection means. The cover profile can be formed by one of a wall holder profile, which preferably comprises a rail configured for guiding at least one wall part; a closure profile, which is preferably substantially L-shaped, and a lighting holder profile. Integrating a wall holder profile makes it possible to provide a movable wall infill particularly in the terrace canopy. By integrating the rail into the beam, there is no longer any need for guidance on the bottom side of the wall parts in such a way that they cannot form an obstacle to smooth passage under the terrace canopy if the wall parts are open. The closure profile serves to hide the internal beam structure from view, if no functionality is desired under the external gutter. The lighting holder profile makes it possible to integrate lighting for the terrace canopy into the beam. [0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, the U-shaped space is located directly below the screen cavity. This limits the total height of the beam. In such an embodiment, a gutter (part) is preferably provided along the U-shaped space, which gutter is configured for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to an end face of the beam.

[0062] In a second aspect, the invention relates to a terrace canopy comprising a support pillar which is provided with a cavity for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy towards a ground surface; at least two beams, each provided with an inner gutter for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to an end of the beam; a headboard securely attached to the end face of said at least two beams; and a corner connecting element that is securely attached to the support pillar and to the headboards at the end of the beams.

[0063] In the second aspect, the invention further relates to a terrace canopy comprising a support pillar which is provided with a cavity for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy towards a ground surface; at least two beams, each of which is provided with a gutter for draining precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to an end of the beam; a headboard securely attached to the end face of said at least two beams; and a corner connecting element securely attached to the support pillar and to the headboards at the end face of the beams, the corner connecting element comprising one or, preferably, a plurality of support legs extending towards the support pillar.

[0064] The corner connecting element is securely attached to the support pillar as well as to the beams, namely through the interposition of the headboards, and serves as a structural element of the corner connection. This is in contrast to the terrace canopy disclosed in BE 2014/0015, where the corner connection is formed by the headboards, which themselves act as structural elements. Forming the corner connection with a corner connecting element instead of a plurality of separate headboards, namely one per beam, increases the strength of the corner connection, resulting in a terrace canopy that can handle higher loads.

[0065] The support legs are a simple way of bridging the height difference between the connection of the corner connecting element to the beams and the connection of the corner connecting element to the support column, leaving passages open for water drainage. This height difference is typically present so that the gutter of the beam, particularly the inner gutter of the beam, can connect with the support column. Due to the support legs, the corner connecting element is thus more simply formed than the known L-shaped corner piece, since no separate openings have to be made.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner connecting element is provided with at least one passageway, preferably at least two passageways, each passageway connecting a gutter of a beam with the cavity of the support pillar. This makes it possible to discharge precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to a ground surface via the beams and the support pillar without the need for externally visible drainage pipes.

[0067] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner connecting element is provided with a plurality of support legs extending towards the support pillar, said at least two passages being provided between the support legs. The support legs are a simple way to bridge the height difference between the connection of the corner connecting element to the beams and the connection of the corner connecting element to the support column, leaving passages open for water drainage. This height difference is typically present so that the inner gutter of the beam can connect with the support column.

[0068] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner connecting element is provided with a plurality of support legs extending towards the support pillar, said support legs being securely attached to the support pillar, particularly by fasteners such as bolts and particularly to the top face of the support pillar. The use of the support legs for attachment to the support pillar is advantageous since the support legs then perform a double function, namely attachment and bridging the height difference, as already described above. Attaching the support legs to the top surface of the support pillar provides better force transfer between the support legs and the support pillar as compared to support legs attached to a side wall of the support pillar. Moreover, the fasteners extending through the support legs allow for easy mounting, as they can be fitted from the top of the corner connecting element. This further avoids additional elements having to be placed between the supporting legs and the support pillar; in other words, there is a direct connection between them. [0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner connecting element comprises an upper part, particularly a beam-shaped upper part, to which the headboards are securely attached, each support leg extending from the upper part to the support pillar. The upper part provides a solid connection between the beams, wherein the bearing loads are then exerted on the support pillar by means of the support legs. The beam-shaped upper part is advantageous because the same corner connecting element can then be used for both a corner connection between two, three and four beams.

[0070] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner connecting element is provided with at least two side walls, each end wall being secured against a side wall of the corner connecting element. Typically, each corner connecting element will have a number of sides at least equal to the number of beams to be joined, so that the different beam connections do not affect each other. Further, the wall-to-wall mounting between the headboards and the corner connecting element is advantageous because it results in a maximum contact surface for transmitting compressive forces, for example lateral wind loads.

[0071] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, each headboard is provided with at least one bolt opening and the corner connecting element is provided with a corresponding bolt opening in each side wall, which bolt openings are configured for securing a headboard to the corner connecting element. [0072] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, each headboard is provided with at least one hook configured to hook on an upper end of each side wall of the corner connecting element for attaching a headboard to the first portion.

[0073] These advantageous embodiments make it possible to attach the headboards to the corner connecting element in different ways or in a plurality of ways simultaneously. The hooks are easy to use and can be used during installation, for example, to first hook the beams and then fasten them with the bolts, without having to support them.

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, each headboard is provided with a spout that connects to said gutter. The spout can serve to bridge the distance between the beam and the cavity in the column.

[0075] In one embodiment of the present invention, the terrace canopy further comprises a drain, the drain having at least one insertion cavity at its top side, positioned in said passage. Preferably, said spout is at least partially received in said insertion cavity. If necessary, the insertion cavity can further bridge part or all of the distance between the beam and the cavity in the column. However, the insertion cavities are preferably intended to receive a corresponding nozzle, at least partially. This is to avoid drain leak in generally extending through different elements.

[0076] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the terrace canopy further comprises a drain, the drain comprising a down pipe positioned within the cavity of the support pillar. In this way, the risk of it continuing is further reduced as compared to the situation where the drain discharges on the cavity itself.

[0077] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner connecting element has a substantially beam-shaped part with four side walls, in which, from the corner points between the side walls, a support leg extends from the beam-shaped part towards the support pillar in each case. The beam-shaped part is advantageous because the same corner connecting element can then be used for both a corner connection between two, three and four beams. The support legs have the same advantages as already described above.

[0078] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner connecting element is integrally formed. An integrally formed corner connecting element is preferred, given the higher rigidity and limitation in assembly work in relation to a corner connecting element with a plurality of pieces.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, each support leg is formed by a bar element, preferably a hollow bar element. A hollow bar element is advantageous as it allows for attachment to the support pillar by means of fasteners extending through the support legs.

[0080] In a third aspect, the invention relates to a first set of profiles for building a terrace canopy, wherein the first set comprises a beam profile provided to act as the beam of the terrace canopy, the beam profile having an upright wall and a first connection means. The first set further comprises a first spacer profile having a second connection means and a third connection means; and a second spacer profile different from the first spacer profile and comprising said second connection means and a fourth connection means, the first and second connection means configured together for attaching one of said spacer profiles to the beam profile, the third connection means configured is for attaching, to the first spacer profile, a beam- cover profile having an outwardly facing surface spaced a first distance from said upright wall, the fourth connection means being configured to attach, to the second spacer profile, a beam-finishing profile having an outwardly facing surface located a second distance from said upright wall, and wherein the first distance and the second distance are different.

[0081] In the third aspect, the invention further relates to a terrace canopy comprising a beam constructed from the first set of profiles, the second set comprising a beam profile, the beam having a top side, a bottom side, an inner side and an outer side, and wherein the set comprises a beam profile having an upright inner side wall and a first connection means, the second set further comprising: a first spacer profile having a second connection means and a third connection means; a second spacer profile different from the first spacer profile and comprising said second connection means and a fourth connection means, the first and second connection means configured together for securing one of said spacer profiles to the beam profile; a first beam-cover profile connected to the first spacer profile by the third connection means, the first beam-cover profile having an outwardly facing surface located a first distance from said upright inner side wall ; and a second beam- cover profile connected to the second spacer profile by the fourth connection means, the second beam-cover profile having an outwardly facing surface located a second distance from said upright inner side wall , said beam being composed of at least the beam profile, the first spacer profile and the first beam-cover profile or from at least the beam profile, the second spacer profile and the second beam-cover profile, where the first distance and the second distance are different.

[0082] Providing a plurality of mutually different spacer profiles makes it possible to place the beam-cover profile, namely the front cover, at different distances from the upright wall and the beam profile. In other words, the width of the beam can be varied, which improves the variation in functionality. Particularly, the width of the beam can be adjusted depending on the wall infill. For example, if the wall infill comprises a plurality of (movable or fixed) panels, it is possible to make a plurality of beams thinner, so that the beam together with the panels have the same width as another beam of the terrace canopy where none or another type of wall infill is present.

[0083] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connection means is connected to said upright wall through a horizontal top wall. The horizontal top wall contributes to the distance between the upright wall and the beam-cover profile. [0084] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first set further comprises said first beam-cover profile, wherein the first beam-cover profile comprises a fifth fastener, particularly a pin, configured to interact with said third connection means. Providing corresponding connection means on the first beam- cover profile and the first spacer profile makes it possible to connect them to each other in a simple manner.

[0085] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the beam profile comprises a sixth fastener, particularly a slot, and the first beam-cover profile comprises a seventh fastener, particularly formed by an end portion of the first beam- cover profile configured to interact with said sixth fastener. In this way, the first beam-cover profile can be attached to both the beam profile and the first spacer profile, which results in a stronger connection between these three profiles. In addition, the use of two separate connections is advantageous for the strength and mutual positioning of the profiles. In fact, if only one connection is used for two profiles, there is more play in the mutual positioning, which can give rise to a different positioning, particularly due to wind loads and/or precipitation.

[0086] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first set further comprises said second beam-cover profile, wherein the second beam-cover profile comprises an eighth fastener, typically formed by an end portion of the second beam- cover profile, configured to interact with said fourth connection means. Providing corresponding connection means on the second beam-cover profile and the second spacer profile makes it possible to connect them to each other in a simple manner. [0087] In one embodiment of the present invention, said second spacer profile is formed by a drip profile. The second spacer profile thus has a dual function, as a result of which such a profile can be used to protect the top side of a wall infill, such as a fixed wall, against precipitation dripping from the terrace canopy.

[0088] In one alternative embodiment of the present invention, said second spacer profile is formed by a wall holder profile. In this way, the second spacer profile further has a double function and a sliding wall can be integrated into the terrace canopy.

[0089] In one embodiment of the present invention, said first spacer profile is formed by a connection profile.

[0090] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connection means comprises at least one hook and/or the second connection means comprises at least one hook and/or the third connection means comprises a female pin connection means and/or the fourth connection means, a slot. These various options offer flexibility when designing a terrace canopy.

[0091] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first set further comprises: a support profile provided to serve as a support pillar for the terrace canopy; at least one first support cover profile attachable to one side of the support profile, the first support cover profile having an outwardly facing surface which, when the first support cover profile is attached to the support profile, is a third distance from said side; and a second support cover profile attachable to said side of the support profile, the second support cover profile having an outwardly facing surface which, when the second support cover profile is attached to the support profile, is a fourth distance from said side, where the third and fourth distance are different. The column widths can also be adjusted according to the beams of the terrace canopy in this embodiment according to the wall infill, for example. Particularly, this allows a wall infill to continue uninterruptedly along an outer corner of a column.

[0092] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the outwardly facing surfaces of the first support cover profile and the first beam-cover profile are located in substantially the same first surface and the outwardly facing surfaces of the second support cover profile and the second beam-cover profile are located in substantially the same second surface, these surfaces being typically different from each other. In this way, the outer sides of the beams and the columns are aligned with each other, so that a uniform appearance is obtained.

[0093] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first beam-cover profile and the second beam-cover profile are different. This allows for design variation, according to the connection to the beam profile.

[0094] In a fourth aspect, the invention relates to a second set of profiles for the building up a column for supporting a terrace canopy, wherein the second set comprises: a core section which is at least provided on one side of the core profile of at least one mounting means; and at least one cover profile that is attachable to one side of the core profile by means of the mounting means in that side, wherein each cover profile, after attachment to the core profile, forms the entire visible outside of the column.

[0095] In the fourth aspect, the invention relates to a terrace canopy comprising a column that is constructed from the second set of profiles, the terrace canopy further comprising at least one beam and a corner joint positioned between the column and the at least one beam, wherein the column supports the at least one beam.

[0096] By using cover profiles to form the outside of the column, this immediately means that the core profile is no longer part of the outside of the column. In other words, the functionality and visible finish of the column is entirely determined by the cover profiles. This offers greater freedom in terms of functionality and finish compared to the column known from BE 2013/0778, where the core profile further forms part of the outside. It is now possible, for example, to change the outer dimensions of the column by only varying the cover profiles, which is not possible with the known column. It should be clear that a plurality of cover profiles together can form one outside of the column. It is crucial here that there are no visible seams between the plurality of cover profiles that together make up one of the outer sides of the column. In addition, the cover profiles have no load-bearing or supporting function since the corner joint is attached to the core profile.

[0097] In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one cover profile is provided with an outside wall, having an outer side and an inner side and at least one fastener, particularly a pin, configured to interact with said mounting means for connecting the cover profile and the core profile and a spacer between the inner side and said fastener. Such a spacer makes it possible to vary the outer circumference of the column.

[0098] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the spacer is formed by a wall that extends between the inner side of the outer side wall to said fastener and has a predetermined length. This wall makes it possible to accurately determine the length of the spacer. In addition, the wall is easy to manufacture during an extrusion process, with which it is thus an integral part of the cover profile and no additional operations are required afterwards for fitting or making the spacer.

[0099] In a further advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the wall is provided with a stop which is provided to abut the side of the core profile. This stop improves the placement of the cover profiles.

[00100] In one alternative embodiment of the present invention, said at least one cover profile is provided with an outer side wall having an outer side and an inner side and with at least one fastener, particularly a pin, configured to interact with said mounting means for connecting the cover profile and the core profile, said fastener being directly attached to the inner side of the outside wall. The absence of a spacer makes it possible to minimize the cross-section of the column in order to maximize the usable space under the terrace canopy.

[0101] In one embodiment of the present invention, said mounting means comprises a mounting slot, which mounting slot preferably comprises a female pin connection means. A slot is advantageous as it can be produced during the extrusion process with which the core profile is typically manufactured.

[0102] In one embodiment of the present invention, the core profile exhibits rotational symmetry in three directions, preferably four or more. Due this rotational symmetry, the core profile can be arranged in the terrace canopy independent of the direction and the bearing capacity and strength are further the same in at least three, preferably at least four directions, which is advantageous because typically a maximum of four beams are attached to one column in a terrace canopy. Typical examples are core profiles with a substantially triangular, square, hexagonal, circular, etc. cross-section. The corner joint preferably has a rotational symmetry equal to that of the core profile.

[0103] In one embodiment of the present invention the core profile is provided with at least four mounting means and that the second set comprises at least four of said cover profiles, the four cover profiles, after being applied to the core profile, in substantially rectangle shapes, particularly in squares. In this way, it is possible to hide the entire core profile from view by using four cover profiles that together will typically form a rectangle. A rectangle is advantageous, since a typical terrace canopy uses rectangular structures.

[0104] In one embodiment of the present invention, each side of the core profile is provided with at least two single mounting means. The use of two mounting means is advantageous in view of the fact that the use of two separate attachments between two profiles allows less play in the mutual positioning, which play can give rise to a different positioning, particularly due to wind and/or precipitation.

[0105] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second set comprises at least two mutually different cover profiles which are intended to be applied on a different side of the core profile. In this way it is possible to provide different functionality on different walls of the column, according to the desired side wall infill of the terrace canopy. Preferably, a first cover profile is provided with a spacer between the inner side and said fastener in which, for a second cover profile, said fastener is directly attached to the inner side of the outside wall. In this way, space can be provided for placing a side wall infill of the terrace canopy that extends over an outer corner of the column.

[0106] In one embodiment of the present invention, said at least one cover profile is formed by a cover profile that interacts with a wall guide profile. This makes it possible to integrate the end of the screen guide that can serve as a wall infill of the terrace canopy into the column, so that these ends are not visible from the outside.

[0107] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the wall guide profile is provided with a rear wall from which a branch extends, wherein the rear wall and the branch jointly bear against the core profile. The use of two walls for positioning on the core profile is advantageous, since use can now be made of a corner of the core profile for positioning the wall guide profile.

[0108] In a more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the branch end is provided with a positioning means configured to engage a notch provided on the core profile. Such an additional hook connection improves the positioning of the profiles in relation to each other.

[0109] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the wall guide profile is provided with a guide chamber which is accessible through an opening on the outside of the cover profile, which opening is formed between the wall guide profile and the cover profile.

[0110] In one embodiment of the present invention, the core profile comprises a cavity, the terrace canopy comprising a water outlet positioned at least partially in the cavity of the core profile. In this way, water drainage is hidden from view. In addition, this avoids any restriction on the distance between the core profile and the cover profiles in comparison to an embodiment in which the water discharge is located on the outside of the core profile and is thus placed between the core profile and a cover profile.

[0111] In a fifth aspect, the invention relates to a roof device for a terrace canopy, wherein the roof device is provided with at least two beams forming angles with respect to each other, each having an inner side and an outer side; a corner piece positioned between said beams, which corner piece has an inner side and an outer side; and LED strip lighting that extends substantially continuously across the outer side of said corner piece and across the outer side of at least a portion of each of said beams.

[0112] Providing LED strip lighting on the outer side of the roof device provides an additional option to provide lighting for a terrace canopy. In addition, it is advantageous to have the LED strip continue on the outer side of the corner piece in order to maximize the lighting.

[0113] In one embodiment of the present invention, said corner piece comprises a start profile and an end profile, each having a beam side, a corner side, an inner side and an outer side, the beam side and the corner side being opposite each other and the inner side and the outer side are opposite each other, wherein the inner sides of the start profile and the end profile together form the inner side of the corner piece and wherein the outer edges of the start profile and the end profile together form the outer side of the corner piece, the start profile substantially connecting to a first of said beams, wherein the end profile at its beam side substantially connects to a second of said beams and wherein the corners of the start profile and the end profile are at least partially close to each other, wherein said LED strip lighting comprises at least two LED strips (namely a first LED strip and a second LED strip), each comprising a start portion with a first end and an end portion with a second end.

[0114] The use of a plurality of LED strips is advantageous in order to reduce light decay. Typically, an LED strip has a maximum length (e.g., 5 or 6 meters) because the amount of electricity available decreases as more LEDs are placed one after the other without providing an additional power source. The use of a plurality of LED strips per roof device thus makes it possible to provide the entire circumference of the roof device with a substantially constant light intensity, independent of the circumference of the roof device, which circumference is typically more than the usual maximum length of an LED strip.

[0115] It should be understood that the corner piece, although described with reference to a start profile and an end profile that are preferably separate elements attached to each other, can further be formed as one integrally manufactured element. Providing separate start profiles and end profiles makes it possible to manufacture them separately by means of an extrusion process.

[0116] It should further be understood that the start profile can be made integrally with the first beam and the end profile with the second beam. The integral manufacture of the start profile with the first beam and the end profile with the second beam leads to a roof device with a lesser number of parts.

[0117] In a first alternative advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the first LED strip is positioned in the start profile and said first beam and the second LED strip in the end profile and said second beam, wherein the start portion of the first LED strip, near the corner side of the start profile, is curved such that the first end of the first LED strip is on the inner side of the corner piece and the second end of the second LED strip is on the corner side of the corner piece.

[0118] In this embodiment, the beginning of the first LED strip (where the power supply is normally present), by bending the start portion of the LED strip, is processed on the inner side of the corner piece and the end of the second LED strip is positioned such that this is at the end of the corner piece. Each LED strip thus extends substantially in a straight line (with the exception of the start portion) along one outer side wall of the roof device. Thus, in this embodiment, there is a partial overlap of the two LED strips in the corner of the corner piece.

[0119] In a second alternative advantageous embodiment of the present invention, said first LED strip is positioned in said first beam, the start profile and the end profile and the second LED strip in said second beam, wherein the start portion of the first LED strip, near the beam side of the end profile, is curved such that the first end of the first LED strip is located on the inner side of the corner piece and the second end of the second LED strip is located at the end of the second beam that substantially connects to the beam side of the end profile. Particularly, the second LED strip in this alternative advantageous embodiment of the present invention comprises at least two separate LED strips, a first of which is positioned in said second beam and a second is positioned in the corner piece.

[0120] In this embodiment, the beginning of the first LED strip (where the power supply is normally present), by bending the start portion of the LED strip, is processed on the inner side of the corner piece and the end of the second LED strip is positioned such that this is at the end of a beam. Thus, in this embodiment, there is a partial overlap of the two LED strips near the transition from the beam to the corner piece. In addition, by using at least two (or three) LED strips to form the second LED strip (and, possibly further, the first LED strip) it is possible to create each separate profile (i.e. , each beam and the corner piece and/or each profile of the corner piece) of the roof device with its own individual LED strip, wherein the beginning of the LED strips are concealed at the transition between the beams and the corner piece. [0121] In a third alternative advantageous embodiment of the present invention, said first LED strip is positioned in said first beam and the second LED strip is positioned in the start profile, the end profile, said first beam and said second beam, the start portion of the first LED strip being curved such that the first end of the first LED strip is located on the inner side of said second beam and the second end of the second LED strip is located near the curved portion of the first LED strip. [0122] In this embodiment, by bending the start portion of the LED strip, the beginning of the first LED strip (where the power supply is normally present) is processed on the inner side of the beam and the end of the second LED strip is positioned such that this partially overlaps with the inward curved portion. Thus, in this embodiment, there is a partial overlap of the two LED strips in the beam.

[0123] In each of these advantageous embodiments, the transition between the LED strips is substantially invisible, particularly due to the partial overlap, so that the two LED strips together appear to form one continuous LED strip. Further, the power supply (typically at the beginning of the LED strip) is further incorporated on the inner side of the roof device, so that power cables and the like can be placed without being visible on the outer side of the terrace canopy.

[0124] In addition, eliminating the beginning of each LED strip on the inner side of the roof device (i.e. , the inner side of the corner piece or the inner side of a beam) has an additional advantage. This is because conventional LED strips can only be cut to specific lengths, for example to an accuracy of about 50 mm. However, a terrace canopy roof device is typically custom made, to an accuracy of about 1 mm. This means that it is often not possible to make the LED strip exactly the same length as the total length of one side of the roof device. The curved start portion of the LED strip makes it possible to make the LED strip longer than the side, and hide the piece that has been cut too long on the inner side of the roof device, so that it is not visible on the outer side.

[0125] The first alternative advantageous embodiment is preferred over the other alternative advantageous embodiments. This is so because, in the second advantageous embodiment, the start portion of the LED strip should typically be bent 180°, while this is only 90° in the first advantageous embodiment. Further, for the third advantageous embodiment it is necessary for a parallel channel (in addition to the one in which the LED strip is arranged) to be provided in the beam for the inwardly bent portion of the LED strip. Since the beams are typically made by an extrusion process, this means that such a parallel channel must be provided along the entire length of the beam, which makes the extrusion process more difficult, requires more material and thus increases the cost of the beam. Such a parallel channel further takes up beam space, resulting in space is no longer being available for the purpose of providing other functionality in the beam, or the beam in its entirety must be made larger.

[0126] An additional advantage of the first alternative advantageous embodiment is that it is possible to pre-place each LED strip in the beam while only a minimal amount of LED strip having to protrude, namely (slightly more than) the length of the start profile of the corner piece on either side of the beam. A pre-installed LED strip reduces the time it takes to set up the roof device when installing the terrace canopy. Although pre-placement of the LED strips is still possible with the second alternative advantageous embodiment, a longer part of the LED strip must protrude from the beam, which increases the risk of damage during transport, placement, etc. Pre-placement of the LED strips is not possible in the third alternative advantageous embodiment.

[0127] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the start profile is provided with a LED strip from its beam side along a portion of its length holder, in which a portion of said LED strip lighting is placed, said part being smaller than its length, particularly smaller than 95%, more particularly less than 90%, of its length and particularly greater than 50%, more particularly greater than 70%, most particularly greater than 80%, of its length.

[0128] Because the LED strip holder does not extend over the entire length of the start profile, there is an opening in which the curved start portion of the LED strip can be placed. It is further advantageous to provide the LED strip holder over as large a portion of the start profile as possible, because the LED strip can then further be attached to the start profile over as much of its length as possible.

[0129] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the end profile is provided over its entire length with an LED strip holder in which a portion of said LED strip lighting is placed.

[0130] It is advantageous to provide the LED strip holder over as large a portion of the end profile as possible, because the LED strip can then further be attached to the end profile over as much of its length as possible.

[0131] In a more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, each LED strip holder is formed by a U-shaped part of the start profile and end profile, respectively, with the open side of the U-shaped part facing towards the bottom side of the corner piece particularly. Preferably, in combination with the first alternative advantageous embodiment, the start portion of the first LED strip beats against the U-shaped part of the end profile, at least partially.

[0132] First, a U-shaped part is relatively easy to form with an extrusion process, so that the start profile and the end profile can be formed by extrusion. Further, it is further quite simple to place an LED strip in a U-shaped part, so that the roof device can be manufactured quickly and easily.

[0133] In an alternate more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, each LED strip holder is formed by a substantially surface plate portion. Such a plate portion can serve for gluing LED strips, which is advantageous with self- adhesive LED strips particularly.

[0134] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the start profile and the end profile each have a slidable wall part on their inner side, which wall parts together form an angle.

[0135] These sliding wall parts are connected first (i.e. , before the corner piece is placed on the rest of the roof device). This makes it possible to align the outer side walls of the corner piece (i.e., the outer side walls of the start profile and the end profile) with each other, to obtain an outer corner without gaps. In other words, this makes it possible to accommodate tolerances during the manufacture of the different profiles.

[0136] In one embodiment of the present invention, the roof device further comprises a cover placed on the top of the corner piece, with an elongated cavity between the cover and the corner piece on the outer side of the corner piece.

[0137] The elongated cavity allows light from the LED strip to be visible on the outer side of the roof device, while the LED strip itself is incorporated into the roof device and is thus not, or at least less, exposed to the natural elements, such as wind, rain, etc.

[0138] In one embodiment of the present invention, the corner piece is provided with a diffuser holder which, particularly, below said LED strip light is, wherein the roof device is further provided with at least one diffuser which is at least partially supported by the diffuser holder. Preferably, the diffuser comprises a transparent hollow tube.

[0139] The diffuser and diffuser holder ensure that the light generated by the LED strip is spread as a uniform glow. A hollow transparent tube is preferred, as it optimizes light diffusion.

[0140] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the transparent hollow tube is clamped between the cover and the corner piece, particularly near said elongated cavity.

[0141] In this way, the transparent hollow tube prevents dirt and/or animals from approaching the LED strip via the elongated cavity, which would have adverse effects on the uniformity of the light generated by the LED strip.

[0142] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the diffuser holder is formed by a further U-shaped part of the corner piece, the open side of the further U-shaped part being directed particularly towards the outer side of the corner piece.

[0143] First, a U-shaped part is relatively easy to form with an extrusion process, so that the start profile and the end profile can be formed by extrusion. Further, it is further quite simple to place a diffuser in a U-shaped part, so that the roof device can be manufactured quickly and easily.

[0144] In a more advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the diffuser further comprises a plate portion securely attached in the diffuser holder, said transparent hollow tube being securely attached to the bottom side of the plate portion.

[0145] As a result of this plate portion, there is a vertical distance between the LED strip and the transparent hollow tube that acts as a diffuser. In this way, the transparent hollow tube can be placed as close as possible to the elongated cavity, so that possible effects of the colouring of the profiles (i.e. , the beam, the end profile, the start profile, the cover, etc.) on the light colour of the LED strip are reduced. [0146] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, said at least one diffuser comprises a first diffuser and a second diffuser, wherein the first diffuser is positioned in the start profile and said first beam and the second diffuser in the end profile and said second beam, wherein each diffuser preferably extends over the entire length of the first and second beam and start profile and end profile, respectively.

[0147] In this way, there is one diffuser per side of the roof device so there is no need to bend the diffuser at one corner of the roof device.

[0148] In one embodiment of the present invention, the roof device is provided with at least four beams which together form a frame, particularly a substantially rectangular frame, with a corner piece identical to said corner piece being provided between each two with respect to corner-forming beams, wherein said LED strip lighting extends substantially continuously over the outer side of each corner piece and over the outer side of each of said at least four beams.

[0149] It is thus possible to run an LED strip substantially continuously over any one of the four sides and outer corners of the roof device.

[0150] In one embodiment of the present invention, said beams are at least partially connected directly to each other, said corner being formed by a portion of a first beam of said beams and a portion of a second beam of said beams.

[0151] This simplifies the design of the roof device, as there is no longer a need for a separate corner piece. A possible way to connect the beams directly to each other is to have mitered connections, for example.

[0152] In one advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the LED strip light comprises a first LED strip and a second LED strip, each comprising a start portion with a first end and an end portion with a second end, the first LED strip being substantially located in a first beam of said beams and the second LED strip substantially located in a second beam of said beams, wherein the start portion of the first LED strip, near the end of the first beam connecting to the second beam, is bent such that the first end of the first LED strip is located on the inner side of said beams and wherein the second end of the second LED strip is located at the end of the second beam that connects to the first beam.

[0153] In this way, the start portion of the LED strips is further incorporated on the inner side of the roof device, in the vertex thereof. This has a number of advantages, as already described above with reference to the first alternative advantageous embodiment.

[0154] The above-described advantages are further achieved with a set of components for constructing a roof device as described above, wherein the set comprises said at least two beams, said at least one corner piece and said LED strip lighting.

[0155] The above-described advantages are further achieved with a method for placing an LED strip in a roof device as described above, the method comprising: determining a total length of one side of the roof device, which side is formed by a beam with a corner piece on either side; cutting an LED strip to size such that the length of the LED strip is at least equal to said total length; placing a first end of the LED strip on the corner side of a first corner piece; placing the LED strip in the first corner piece, the beam and a second corner piece; and bending the LED strip near the corner side of the second corner piece so that the second end of the LED strip is on the inner side of the corner piece.

[0156] In a sixth aspect, the invention relates to a terrace canopy comprising a beam, wherein the beam comprises a top side, a bottom side, an inner side and an outer side and a base part which, in its cross-section, comprises: a screen cavity configured for holding a screen roll, which screen cavity is delimited by an upright inner side wall and a horizontal top wall extending from the upright inner side wall in the direction of the outer side of the beam; an upright outer side wall extending from the end of the horizontal top wall and provided with a first upper connection means at the top; and an internal space above the screen cavity, the upright outer side wall, being provided with a first connection means on its outwardly facing side, and the beam further comprising: a first closure profile closing off the internal space and being provided with a first complementary connection means, wherein the first closure profile is connected to the base part by connecting its first complementary connection means to the first upper connection means; or a wall profile and a second closure profile, wherein the wall profile is located on the outer side of the upright outer side wall and is configured to guide and/or hold a wall panel and is provided with a first complementary connection means, a second complementary connection means and a first upper connection means, wherein the wall profile is connected to the base part by connecting its first complementary connection means to the first upper connection means and connecting its second complementary connection means to the first connection means, the second closure profile closing off the internal space and being provided with a first complementary connection means, wherein the second closure profile is connected to the wall profile by connecting its first complementary connection means to the first upper connection means of the wall profile.

[0157] By providing the necessary connection means on the base profile, it is possible to obtain functionally different beams. On the one hand, it is possible not to provide a wall profile and to close the beam at its top with a first closure profile. On the other hand, a wall profile can be provided on the outer side of the screen cavity and the top side of the beam (including the wall profile) is then closed with a second closure profile. Such additional functionality on the outer side of the beam allows, inter alia, a double wall infill to be obtained. In addition, this extra functionality is obtained by using the same connection means for a plurality of applications, avoiding the need for additional connection means.

[0158] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upright inner side wall is provided at the top with a second upper connection means, the first closure profile and the second closure profile each being provided with a second complementary connection means, the first closure profile being connected to the base part by means of connecting its second complementary connection means to the second top connection means and wherein the second closure profile is connected to the base part by connecting its second complementary connection means to the second top connection means. Preferably, the second upper connection means comprises a female pin connection means and the second complementary connection means comprises a male pin connection means. In this way, each end profile is connected to the beam at two places. This contributes to the strength and mutual positioning of the profiles. In fact, if only one connection is used for two profiles, there is more play in the mutual positioning, which can give rise to a different positioning, particularly due to wind loads and/or precipitation.

[0159] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first upper connection means comprises a female pin connection means and the first complementary connection means of each closure profile comprises a male pin connection means. [0160] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first upper connection means and the first connection means each comprise a hook element and the first complementary connection means and the second complementary connection means of the wall profile a hook element.

[0161] Such connection means are simple to use and can further be provided during an extrusion process so that they can be manufactured integrally with (the base part of) the beam.

[0162] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first upper connection means comprises a female pin connection means and a hook element. In this way different connection methods are combined in one connection means so that the beam can be made more compact.

[0163] In one embodiment of the present invention, the internal space is defined by the horizontal top wall, the upright outer side wall and the upright inner side wall . This internal space can be used, for example, as a technical space for the placement of motors and/or motor controls for driving a louvre roof and/or guiding electrical cables.

[0164] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outwardly facing surface of the second closure profile and the outwardly facing surface of the outer side wall of the wall profile lie substantially in the same surface. In other words, the outer side of the beam forms substantially one surface, which is aesthetically desirable.

[0165] In one embodiment of the present invention, the beam comprises a gutter section located below the base section and configured to discharge precipitation falling on the terrace canopy to an end of the beam. Preferably, the base part and the gutter part are formed as separate profiles, wherein the upright inner side wall of the base profile at the bottom side is provided with at least one, preferably at least two, connection means and the gutter profile is provided with at least one, preferably at least two corresponding connection means for connecting the base profile to the gutter profile. The gutter section provides the desired water drainage from the terrace canopy. The use of separate profiles has the advantage that the beam is easier to manufacture. In fact, it has been found that an extrusion process for manufacturing one profile in which the base part and the gutter part are incorporated is technically difficult to achieve, particularly in view of the considerable height of such a profile.

[0166] In one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal top wall is provided near its end with a second connection means, preferably comprising a plurality of connection means.

[0167] In general, for strength and mutual positioning, inter alia, two separate connections must be used for each connection of two profiles. In fact, if only one connection is used for two profiles, there is more play in the mutual positioning, which can give rise to a different positioning, particularly due to wind loads and/or precipitation.

[0168] Thus, in the canopy disclosed in BE 2014/0015, the base portion of the beam is provided with a first fastener near the end of the horizontal wall and a second fastener near an end of an upright wall extending from the location of the first fastener such that a certain moderate distance is present between the fastener. This means that after placing a further profile, such as a front cover, the space between the two fasteners cannot contribute to the variation in functionality of the beams.

[0169] It is thus advantageous to provide two connection means near the end of the horizontal wall, as opposed to the only one connection means in the beam of BE 2014/0015. Particularly, the two connection means make it possible to connect a plurality of functionally different profiles to the end of the horizontal wall without having to provide a connection at a different location of the base part, as is the case in BE 2014/0015. So, there is less loss of space in the base part.

[0170] In one embodiment of the present invention, the wall profile comprises a rail configured to guide at least one wall portion. By integrating the rail into the beam, there is no longer any need for guidance on the bottom side of the wall parts, such that they cannot form an obstacle to smooth passage under the roof if the wall parts are open.

[0171] It is to be understood that, as further will be apparent from the further description hereinafter, the above-identified aspects of the invention and its various embodiments, (including the advantageous, more advantageous, further advantageous, alternative, etc. embodiments and/or the optionally indicated optional features) are not separate elements, but, on the contrary, these different elements can be mutually combined to obtain embodiments other than those already described, which embodiments further form part of the present invention.

[0172] Brief description of the drawings

[0173] The invention will further be explained in detail hereinafter, with reference to the following description and from the accompanying drawings.

[0174] Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a terrace canopy according to the invention. [0175] Figures 2A to 2J show alternative embodiments of the terrace canopy with different wall interpretations.

[0176] Figures 3A to 3K show each a cross section through an alternative embodiment of an external pivot bar with a plurality of front wall functionality interpretations.

[0177] Figure 4 shows a section through a basic embodiment of a tension beam.

[0178] Figure 5 shows a section through one embodiment of a central pivot beam. [0179] Figures 6A to 6C show individual profiles used in the construction of the external pivot bar and/or the tension bar.

[180] Figures 7A to 7I each show a section through an alternative embodiment of a column with different wall infill functionality.

[0181] Figure 8 shows a perspective view of the pivot beam of Figure 3 with a headboard mounted thereon.

[0182] Figures 9A and 9B show a perspective view of the headboard of Figure 8.

[0183] Figure 10 shows a perspective view of the column of the terrace canopy of Figure 2. [0184] Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the corner connection of two beams with a supporting column.

[0185] Figures 12A and 12B show more details about a clamping piece for the connection between a beam and the column in the terrace canopy of Figure 2. [0186] Figure 13 shows the same perspective view as Figure 11 , with the beams removed and a water drain added.

[0187] Figure 14 shows a perspective view of the water outlet of Figure 13.

[0188] Figures 15A and 15B show a perspective view of the outer side, inner side, respectively, of a corner piece of a roof device according to the present invention. [0189] Figure 15C shows a partially exploded view of Figure 15B.

[0190] Figures 16A and 16B show the corner piece of Figures 15A and 15B attached between two beams and a column of the terrace canopy of Figure 2 with and without a cover, respectively. [0191] Figure 17 shows a perspective view of the LED strips and diffuser mounted on the corner piece.

[0192] Figure 18 shows a section through the diffuser.

[0193] Figures 19A to 19J show a schematic representation of various possible designs of the placement of the LED strips in the terrace canopy.

[0194] Figure 20 shows a schematic of an alternate external pivot bar.

[0195] Embodiments of the Invention

[0196] The present invention will be described hereinafter with reference to particular embodiments and with reference to certain drawings, but the invention is not limited thereto and is only defined by the claims. The drawings presented here are schematic representations only and are not limiting. In the drawings, the dimensions of certain components may be shown enlarged, which means that the components in question are thus not shown to scale, and this for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and relative dimensions do not necessarily correspond to actual practical embodiments of the invention.

[0197] In addition, terms such as "first", "second", "third", and the like are used in the specification and in the claims to distinguish between like elements and not necessarily to indicate a sequential or chronological order. The terms in question are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, and the embodiments of the invention may operate in other sequences than those described or illustrated herein. [0198] The term "comprising" and derivative terms, as used in the claims, should or should not be construed as being limited to the means stated each time thereafter; the term does not exclude other elements or steps. The term is to be interpreted as a specification of the listed properties, integers, steps, or components referenced, without excluding the presence or addition of a plurality of additional properties, integers, steps, or components, or groups thereof. The scope of an expression such as "a device comprising the components A and B" is thus not limited only to devices consisting purely of components A and B. On the other hand, what is meant is that the only relevant components are A and B, for the purposes of the present invention.

[0199] The term "substantially" comprises variations of +/- 10% or less, preferably +/- 5% or less, more preferably +/- 1 % or less, and even more preferably +/- 0.1% or less, of the specified state, as far as the variations are applicable to function in the present invention. It is to be understood that the term "substantially A" is intended to include "A".

[0200] With regard to Figures 3, 4 and 6, any reference to a beam orientation will be interpreted with reference to the position when mounted in the terrace canopy. In this way there are four orientations, namely above, below, outer side and inner side. In this context, “top” refers to the portion of the beam that is or will be oriented towards the top surface (the sky, e.g. the open sky), “bottom” refers to the portion of the beam that is or will be oriented towards the ground surface (the soil, e.g. the decking), “outer side” to the portion of the beam that is or will be oriented away from the roof, i.e. away from the roof infill (i.e. the left side in Figures 3, 4 and 6) and “inner side” to the portion of the beam that is or will be oriented towards the inner side of the roof, i.e. facing the roof infill (i.e. the right side in Figures 3, 4 and 6).

[0201] Figure 1 illustrates a terrace canopy 1 for an upper ground surface, for example a terrace or garden. The terrace canopy comprises a plurality of columns 2 that support different beams 3, 4, 5. The columns and beams together form frames to which wall infills 6 and/or roof coverings 7 can be attached as described below. The terrace canopy 1 comprises three types of beams 3, 4, 5, namely:

- a beam 3 that serves as an external pivot beam 3 on the outside of the terrace canopy 1 ;

- a beam 4 that serves centrally in the terrace canopy 1 as a central pivot beam 4; and

- a beam 5 serving as a tension beam 5.

It will further be appreciated that the beams 3, 4, 5 can be attached to other structures, for example a wall or facade, instead of residing solely on the columns 2 as shown in Figure 1. In a similar manner, the terrace canopy 1 can generally be used for screening an outdoor space, as well as for an indoor space. [0202] Figures 2A to 2J show terrace canopy 1 with alternative wall infills 6. The terrace canopies 1 shown all have four support columns 2 provided that support a frame, further called a roof frame. The frame is formed from two external pivot beams 3 and two tension beams 5 between which a roof covering 7 is provided. [0203] In the embodiments shown, the roof covering 7 is formed by slats secured at their end faces rotatably attached to the pivot beams 3. The slats are pivotable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position there is a space between the slats through which, for example, air can enter the underside space or leave this underside space. In the closed position, the slats form a closed roof with which the underside space can be shielded, for example from wind and/or precipitation, such as rain, hail or snow. To discharge precipitation, the slats are typically arranged sloping towards one of the two pivot beams 3.

[0204] The slats are typically made of a rigid material. This can be aluminium, for example. Aluminium has many advantages as a material, as it is robust and light at the same time, can withstand bad weather conditions and requires little maintenance. However, other materials are further suitable and their advantages or disadvantages are believed known by those skilled in the art. A slat can be produced using various techniques depending on the material, including extrusion, milling, setting, casting, welding, and so on. The appropriate manufacturing technique is believed known by those skilled in the art. Preferably, the slats are manufactured by means of an extrusion process. Optionally, filling elements, for example of polycarbonate, glass, wood, etc. can be used to fill the hollow slats, at least partially, for instance to obtain a different slat appearance.

[0205] In one embodiment, in their open position, the slats can optionally further be slidable in the terrace canopy 1 , in order to further increase the control options in terms of light, radiant heat and ventilation.

[0206] More generally, the roof covering 7 is fixed or movable. A movable roof covering comprises tiltable and/or slidable slats (as described above), for example, and/or roll-up and roll-out screens and/or slidable panels. The individual elements of the movable roof covering 7 in their closed position form a substantially watertight roof with which the underside space can be screened from wind and/or precipitation, such as rain, hail or snow. This roof covering 7 typically drains to the pivot beams 3, 4 and from there directly or via the tension beams 5 to the columns 2. By sliding and/or rotating the slats and/or the panels and/or by rolling up a screen, the roof covering 7 can be opened and/or closed, at least partially, in order to be able to determine the incidence of light, radiant heat, ventilation, precipitation, etc. on the space under the roof covering 7, as desired.

[0207] Wall infills 6 are typically intended to screen openings under the terrace canopy 1 between the columns 2. The wall infills 6 can be fixed or movable. Movable side walls comprise, for example, screens and/or wall elements that can be rolled up and down which are slidably arranged with respect to each other, etc. Fixed side walls can be manufactured from various materials, such as plastic, glass, metal, textile, wood, etc. Combinations different wall infills 6 are further possible.

[0208] Figure 2A illustrates a wall infill in the form of a roll-up and roll-down screen 6a. The screen 6a extends between two adjacent columns 2 and can be rolled out from the external pivot beam 3. The screen 6a mainly serves as a wind and/or sunscreen.

[0209] Figure 2B illustrates a wall infill in the form of sliding wall panels 6b. In the embodiment shown, three panels 6b are provided on either side of the wall. The panels 6b are slidable in pairs (namely one on either side) in a rail provided for this purpose in the external pivot beam 3. On the ground, a guide 99 is further provided for the wall panels 6b, but this guide 99 is optional. Figure 2C illustrates the terrace canopy 1 of Figure 2B with the wall panels 6b in their closed position. The wall panels 6b are transparent and preferably made of glass. Non-transparent wall panels 6b are naturally also possible. Their function is mainly for wind and water protection, but sun protection is further possible, depending on their material. A combination of the wall infills of Figures 2A to 2C is shown in Figure 2D. There, a double wall infill is provided, which comprises a screen 6a that can be rolled up and down on the one hand and slidable wall panels 6b on the other (in this case, four panels 6b on either side). [0210] Another type of wall infill is shown in Figures 2E and 2F. The wall infill comprises foldable wall panels 6c. The wall panels 6c are foldable towards the column 2. Figure 2F illustrates the terrace canopy 1 of Figure 2E with the wall panels 6c in their closed position. Additional wall panels 6c are required to cover the entire wall between the columns 2. The wall panels 6c are transparent and preferably made of glass. Non-transparent wall panels 6c are further possible, for example in the form of a canvas stretched in a frame. Their function is mainly wind and water protection, but sun protection is further possible, depending on their material. The same type of wall infill, i.e. , foldable wall panels 6c, is further shown in Figure 2G. However, in this case, the panels 6c are located below the external pivot beam 3, while, in the embodiment of Figures 2E and 2F, the panels 6c, in their closed state, substantially completely cover the external pivot beam 3.

[0211] Figures 2H to 2J illustrate fixed wall infills 6d. The characteristic feature of the fixed wall infill 6d is that it is possible to have it continue uninterruptedly on the outside of a column 2. In other words, the column 2 can be hidden from view as in Figure 2H. The fixed wall infill 6d can further be completely transparent, as in Figure 2I, or partly transparent, as in Figure 2J. The function of a fixed wall infill depends on the type and generally comprises wind, water and sun protection.

[0212] The different variants of the beams 3, 4, 5 will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 6. The beams 3, 4, 5 are constructed of a plurality of profiles, as described below. The profiles are typically made of a rigid material. This can be aluminium, for example. Aluminium has many advantages as a material, as it is robust and light at the same time, can with-stand bad weather conditions and requires little maintenance. However, other materials are further suitable and their advantages or disadvantages are believed known by those skilled in the art. A profile can be produced using various techniques depending on the material, including extrusion, milling, setting, casting, welding, etc., with extrusion preferred. The appropriate manufacturing technique is believed known by those skilled in the art. [0213] The beams 3, 4, 5 of the terrace canopy 1 are hollow, as can be seen from Figures 3 to 6. The beams 3, 4, 5 are composed of a plurality of profiles 10, 11, ..., 24. The different profiles of the beams and their mutual connection are discussed below. It goes without saying that multiple variants are conceivable for both the composition of the beams and the mutual connection of profiles, as well as that the specific design of the profiles may differ. In addition, it is further possible for the functionality of different profiles to be combined in the same integrally manufactured profile, for instance it is possible to form the base profile 12 with the internal or the external channel profile 11 , 13 together as an integrally formed core profile.

[0214] In general, profiles with the same placement and functionality but a different design are intended to be indicated with the same reference number, by using a plurality of accent marks, e.g., base profile 12 and 12' in Figures 3A and 4. In general, profiles with the same placement but a changed shape as a result of a changed beam functionality are intended to be indicated with the same reference number, by using letters, e.g., cover profile 14, 14a in Figures 3A and 3C.

[0215] T o form the beams 3, 4, 5, the profiles 10, 11, ... , 24 are connected to each other in a specific way. In general, use is made of pin connections and/or hook connections. In a pin connection, an elastic element (not shown) is typically present in a female element, e.g., a slot element, into which a male element, e.g., a pin, is engaged. Thus, a pin connection generally comprises an elastically interlocking male and female element, but an additional elastic element may be provided for this purpose, but this is not necessarily the case. The elasticity can further arise from the shaping of the masculine and feminine elements. In a hook connection, there are typically two elements designed such that they hook into each other. In this case, there is no elastic element and the connection is separated by moving the elements away from each other in the correct direction.

[0216] In addition, generally, for each connection of two profiles with each other, use is made of two separate connections. This improves the strength of the connection, but mainly contributes to the correct mutual positioning of the profiles. In fact, if only one connection is used for two profiles, there is more play in the mutual positioning, which can give rise to a different positioning, particularly due to wind loads and/or precipitation.

[0217] A first design of an external pivot beam 3 is shown in Figure 3A. The pivot beam 3 is intended not to be provided with a wall infill 6. The pivot beam 3 comprises a base profile 12 and a double gutter profile 13 which are connected to each other. The base profile 12 and the double gutter profile 13 are further shown per se in Figures 6A and 6B.

[0218] The base profile 12 (see Figure 6A) comprises an upright wall 100 of which a horizontal wall 101 extends to the outer side of the base profile. The upright wall 100 is provided with a first lower connection means 103 at the bottom, particularly a hooking means. The upright wall 100 further has a lower branch 104 which ends in a second bottom connection means 105. The bottom connection means 103, 105 serve to attach the base profile 12 to the double gutter profile 13. [0219] The double gutter profile 13 (see Figure 6B) has a central cavity 27 which is formed at the top by an upper side wall 200. The wall 200 ends on its inner side in an upright branch 202 which ends in a first upper connection means 203, particularly a hooking means. The horizontal wall 200 is provided on its top side with an upper branch 201 which serves as the second upper connection means 205. The base profile 12 and the double gutter profile 13 are connected to each other by hooking the hooking means 103, 203 into each other (i.e. , the hook connection 51) on the one hand and hand, connecting the walls 105, 205 directly to each other on the other, for example by riveting them (connection 53). In a variant, these profiles can be manufactured integrally as a single core profile. The drawback here is that such a profile is not easy to manufacture by an extrusion process, given the considerable height.

[0220] Figure 6A further illustrates that the upright wall 100 of the base profile 12 is provided with a bend 106 on its top side through which a first upper connection means 102, particularly a female pin connection means, is provided further to the outer side of the base profile 12. As shown in Figure 3A, the first upper connection means 102 is used to connect the cover profile 15. The cover profile 15 comprises a horizontal wall 400 merging at its ends into two upright walls 401, 402 and is thus generally U-shaped, which is beneficial for avoiding or at least reducing water ingress. The bottom side of the horizontal wall 400 is provided with two connection means 403, 404, particularly pins. The pin 403 is used together with the first upper connection means 102 for connecting the cover profile 15 to the base profile 12. Due to the bend 106, the upright wall 100 of the base profile 12 and the upright wall 401 of the cover profile 15 are in the same surface.

[0221] The cover profile 15 serves to close off a technical space 26 in the external pivot beam 3. This technical space 26 can serve for housing the means of driving the tilting slats of the roof covering 7 and/or cabling, such as lighting, etc. In other words, the slats of a roof covering 7 are fixed to a wall part 100a (see Figure 6A) which forms part of the upright wall 100 and extends between the horizontal wall 101 and the bend 106. Particularly, the slats are partially placed through it and securely attached to a mounting mechanism (not shown) inside the technical space 26. The presence of this mounting mechanism is further part of the reason why the horizontal wall 101 comprises two wall parts 101 a, 101 b which are at different heights and connected by a bend 107. The lower placement of wall part 101a leaves sufficient space for the mounting mechanism, while the higher placement of wall part 101 b allows the necessary space for arranging a roll-up and roll-down device screen in a screen cavity 25.

[0222] The horizontal wall is provided with a plurality of connection means near its end, the functionality of which is described below. The connection means comprise a first connection means 108, particularly a hooking means formed by two hooks, and a second connection means 109, particularly a slot. These connection means serve to attach a front cover 14 for shielding the screen cavity 25. This front cover 14 typically forms the outer side of the external pivot beam 3. The distance between the front cover 14 and the upright wall 100 of the base part is indicated as d1 in Figure 3A.

[0223] The front cover 14 is attached to the base profile by means of a connection profile 16. The connection profile 16 comprises a hollow chamber formed between four walls 411 , 412, 413, 414. The wall 414 forms the top of the connection profile 16 and is provided with a first connection means 35, particularly a hooking means formed by two hooks, corresponding to the first connection means 108. From the top wall 414, a branch 415, elastically deformable particularly, extends towards the inner side of the external pivot beam 3. The end of the branch 415 engages a notch 110 in the base profile 12. At the lower wall 412, the connection profile 16 is provided with a second connection means 416, particularly a female pin connection means. The second connection means 416 is for receiving a corresponding second connection means 36, particularly a pin. This second connection means 36 is provided on the inner side of the front cover 14. A further attachment of the front cover 14 to the base profile 12 is formed by placing the end portion 37 of the front cover 14, particularly by a pivotal movement, in a slot 109 provided for this purpose in the base profile 12.

[0224] In itself, the above-described attachment of the front cover 14 to the base profile 12 is sufficient. However, in view of the relatively long distance over which the front cover 14 extends downwards, it is preferable to use an additional support profile 17 and/or a filling profile 18. The said profile 17 comprises a side wall 420 which terminates in a first connection means 421, particularly a female connection means. A corresponding connection means 39, particularly a pin, is provided on the inner side of the front cover 14. At the other end of the side wall 420, an upright wall 422 and a branch 423, elastically deformable particularly, are provided. The upright wall 422 serves as a stop against the internal cavity 27 of the double gutter profile 13, i.e. , against the outer upright wall 206. The end of the upright wall 422 engages a notch 207 in the double gutter profile 13, particularly a notch 207 in the outer side wall 206 of the cavity 27. Similarly, the end of the branch 423 engages an opening 208 near the corner of the internal cavity 27.

[0225] The filling profile 18 is generally U-shaped with a flat bottom side 430 and upright side walls 431, 432. The upright side wall 432, particularly the end thereof, is intended to be securely attached to the wall portion 209a of an outer upright branch 209 of the double gutter profile 13. In an example, rivets are used for this connection. The remaining upright side wall 431 is free and serves as a stop for the bottom side of the front cover 14. If desired, the upright side wall 431 can further be securely attached with the front cover 14. Finally, it should be noted that the upright side wall 432 is provided with a connection means 433, particularly a pin, the function of which will be described later.

[0226] In the embodiments shown, the front cover 14 is further provided with a stiffening rib 41 and a slot 42. The stiffening rib 41 adds to the rigidity of the front cover 14 and is useful for obtaining the required resistance at greater loads, particularly when bridging relatively long lengths. The function of the slot 42 is described below with reference to Figure 3B.

[0227] It is understood that the front cover 14 is detachable by disconnecting a plurality of the connections. The screen cavity 25 is accessible thereby, such that adaptations, adjustments and/or repairs can be made if necessary. In a similar manner, the cover profile 15 is removable for adaptations, adjustments and/or repairs of elements in the technical space 26, such as the drive of the slats that can form the roof infill 7.

[0228] Figure 6A further illustrates that the horizontal wall 101 merges into an outer upright wall 111 which is provided at its bottom side with a bottom connection means 112, particularly a hooking means, and on its top side provided with a second upper connection means 113, particularly a female pin connection means. As shown in Figure 3A, the second upper connection means 113 is used to connect the cover profile 15 via a pin 404. Further, the outer side of the upright wall 111 is provided with a branch 114 that can serve as connection means and/or container for one. or a plurality of components to be arranged in the space 32. An opening 33 is provided between the front cover 14 and the cover profile 15, particularly the outwardly facing surface 402 thereof. In one advantageous embodiment, the branch 114 serves for attaching an LED strip to the base profile 12. The branch 114 forms a U-shaped channel with a downwardly directed opening in which an LED strip can be arranged. The opening 33 is advantageous for this purpose because it allows light generated by the LED strip arranged in the branch 114 to be visible from the outer side of the terrace canopy 1. The hooking means 112 is further part of a U-shaped channel and can, inter alia, serve as a diffuser holder for holding a diffuser. More details about an LED lighting are described with reference to Figures 16 to 19.

[0229] Figure 6B shows more details about the double gutter profile 13 of the external pivot beam 3 shown in Figure 3A. The double gutter profile 13 comprises an upper horizontal wall 200, an outer upright wall 206, a bottom horizontal wall 210 and an upright intermediate wall 211 that together enclose the cavity 27. Further walls of the double gutter profile 13 are a bottom outer branch 209 that is substantially the extension of the outer side wall 206, a horizontal branch 213 that is substantially an extension of the bottom horizontal wall 210, a bottom inner branch 212 that is substantially the extension of the intermediate wall 211, and an upright inner side wall 214 extending upward from the end of branch 212 and defining a space 28 together with branch 212 and partition 211. The walls 209, 212, 213 of the double gutter profile 13 form a number of more spaces. For example, there is a space 29 located under the external gutter 28 and next to the branch 212. Further, there is further a space 30 located between the branches 209, 212. The purpose of these spaces 29, 30 is described below with reference to Figures 3D to 3G. However, in the external pivot beam 3 of Figure 3A, these spaces have no function, so that they can be hidden from view by providing a closure profile 19.

[0230] The external pivot beam 3 is intended to be placed on the outer side of the terrace canopy 1 and must provide for drainage of precipitation falling on the terrace canopy. Particularly, this precipitation may be collected by a slatted roof 7, for example, which discharges precipitation to this pivot beam 3. The roof infill 7 discharges precipitation to the pivot beam 3 where it is collected in the external gutter 28. Between the external gutter 28 and the cavity 27 the intermediate wall 29 is present which is provided with a plurality of openings, for example a series of perforations, such that the deposit from the external gutter 28 is diverted to the cavity 27. For this reason, the bottom side of the external gutter 28 further preferably slopes towards the cavity 27. The cavity 27 serves as an inner gutter for the passage of precipitation from a plurality of adjoining pivot beams 3 to a column 2 along which this precipitation can leave the terrace canopy 1.

[0231] Further, the double gutter profile 13 is further provided with an inner connection means 215, particularly a female pin connection means, a lower inner connection means 216, particularly a hooking means, forming the end of the branch 212, a lower outer connection means 217, particularly a hooking means, which forms the end of the branch 209, and a connection means 218, particularly a hooking means, just below the inner gutter 27. The function of the lower outer connection means 217 will be described with reference to 3G, while the function of the connection means 215, 216 and 218 will be described below.

[0232] The closure profile 19 is generally U-shaped with a bottom wall 440 and two upright walls 441 , 443. The bottom wall 440 is provided on its top side with a connection means 445, particularly a hooking means, provided to interact with the lower inner connection means 216 for attaching the closure profile 19 to the double gutter profile 13. The upright inner side wall 443 is provided on its top side with a connection means 444, particularly a pin, provided to interact with the inner connection means 215 for the fixing of the closure profile 19 to the double gutter profile 13. Further, the upright outer side wall 441 is provided on its top side with a connection means 442, particularly a hooking means, provided to interact with the connection means 218 for setting the closure profile 19 to the double gutter profile 13. The bottom outer connection means 446 in turn is provided to interact with the connection means 433 on the filling profile 18 for their interconnection.

[0233] Further, the external pivot beam 3 is further provided with screw channels 115, 116, 117, 208, 219, 220 for screwing a headboard to one end of this beam 3 with the aid of screws or bolts, for the purpose of connecting the beam with a column of the terrace canopy 1. The screw channel 115 is provided at the bottom side of the branch 104; the screw channel 116 is provided on the bottom side of the wall part 101a; the screw channel 117 is provided next to the second upper connection means 113 in the technical space 26; the screw channel 208 is provided on the upper outer corner of the inner gutter 27; and the screw channels 219, 220 are provided under the inner gutter 27 on either side thereof. Of course, more or fewer screw channels are further possible and/or the placement thereof may differ. [0234] It should be understood that other ways are possible, with less or more connection means to connect the different profiles forming the external pivot beam 3 together. Additional connections, for instance by means of glue, bolts, rivets, etc., can further be provided between certain profiles in order to connect them to each other substantially permanently. Rivets can be used, for example, to connect walls 105, 205 or walls 209b, 441 or walls 209a, 432. [0235] As already described above, the external pivot beam 3 (Figure 3A) is intended not to use a wall infill, unlike the external pivot beams of Figures 3B onward. This further immediately means that this external pivot beam 3 is substantially completely visible in the terrace canopy 1. It is thus advantageous for the visible surfaces to have a sleek finish. Examples include: the front cover 14 and the outwardly facing surface 402 being on the same surface; the upright wall 100 of the base profile 12 and the cover wall 401 being on the same surface; the filling profile 18 and the filling profile 19 being on the same surface; only a sporadic presence of an opening between visible profile surfaces; etc.

[0236] Figure 3B illustrates a second type of external pivot beam, where the pivot beam is intended to form a side wall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and will not be described.

[0237] The pivot bar of Figure 3B is designed to hold a roll-up and roll-down screen 6a serving as a side wall (see Figure 2A) and positioned in the screen cavity 25. The main difference from the pivot bar of Figure 3A is the absence of the support profile 17 and the filling profile 18. In fact, these would disrupt the normal operation of the screen 6a. The slot 42 is provided for arranging a holder therein (not shown), which serves as a stop for the screen 6a when it is rolled up. In a variant, the slot 42 itself can serve as such a screen roller stop. The wall 150 (which extends inwardly on the inner side of the front cover 14) and the wall 221 (which extends outwardly facing the outer side of the inner gutter 27) can further serve as a stop for the screen 6a.

[0238] Figure 3C illustrates a third type of external pivot beam, where the pivot beam is intended to form a sidewall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and will not be described.

[0239] The pivot beam of Figure 3C is designed to interact with a fixed wall (see Figures 2H to 2J). The main differences from the pivot bar of Figure 3A are the design of the front cover 14a and the filling element 18a and the presence of a drip profile 24 as an alternative to the connection profile 16.

[0240] The drip profile 24 has a substantially horizontal wall 450 which is provided on its top side with first connection means 35, particularly a hooking means formed by two hooks, similar to the first connection means 108 in the base profile 12. The drip profile 24 further has a second connection means 453, particularly a hook as the end of an elastically upright wall 454. This second connection means 453 engages a corresponding connection means 118 (see Figure 6A), particularly a hook on the bottom side of the lower connection means 112, on the base profile 12. The connection means 35, 108, 118, 453 together ensure the attachment of the drip profile 24 to the base profile 12.

[0241] On its outwardly facing side, the drip profile 24 is finished with an upright wall 452 that extends downward from the horizontal wall 450. Particularly, this upright wall 452 is in the same surface as the outwardly facing surface 402. A slot 451 is provided on the bottom side of the horizontal wall 450 which has the same function as slot 109 in the base profile 12, namely a mounting for the front cover 14a, particularly the end 37a thereof. Further, there is the opening 33 between the outer side wall 402 of the cover profile 15 and the upright wall 452 of the drip profile 24. [0242] The front cover 14a again has a substantially flat outer surface which, in this embodiment, is not on the same surface as the lid wall 402, but is more towards the inner side of the external pivot beam 3. Particularly, the distance between the outer side of the front cover 14a and the upright wall 100 of the base profile 12 indicated as d2 in Figure 3C is smaller than the distance d1 indicated in Figure 3A. This makes it possible to place the fixed wall 6d so that it lies substantially on the same surface as the outwardly facing surface 402. Particularly, the fixed wall 6d is located between the outer side of the front cover 14a and the upright wall 452 of the drip profile 24 with its top side substantially against the bottom side of the horizontal wall 450. This also immediately explains the additional function of the drip profile 24, particularly the wall 452, namely to prevent precipitation from falling on the top of the fixed wall 6d, precipitation which possibly damages or could cause discoloration, etc., at the fixed wall 6d.

[0243] The front cover 14a is again provided on its inner side with a reinforcement 41a which, although a modified shape compared to the front cover 14, has the same function. A filling profile 18a is further provided on the bottom side of the external pivot beam 3. Although the design of the filling profile 18a has been changed as compared to the filling profile 18 shown in Figure 3A, the function is unchanged, namely sealing the space between the front cover 14a and the double gutter profile 13. Further details are thus not included.

[0244] It should be understood that, in an embodiment where the fixed wall 6d is not transparent, it is not necessary to mount the front cover 14a on the external pivot beam 3. Indeed, the front cover 14a is not visible in such an embodiment. However, the filling profile 18a must be made slightly wider so that it fits closely with the fixed wall 6d so that, seen from the inner side of the terrace canopy 1, the pivot bream 3 is finished substantially without a visible opening between the pivot beam 3 and the fixed wall 6d.

[0245] Figure 3D illustrates a fourth type of external pivot bar, where the pivot bar is intended to form a side wall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and are not described. Changes have further been made to the design of the base profile 12', the double gutter profile 13', the front cover 14', the cover profile 15', the connection profile 16' and the support profile 17' without any change to the functionality, such that the modified design is not explained in more detail. It should be noted, however, that connection means 108, which in base profile 12 is formed by two hooks (see Figure 6A), is now formed by one hook 108'a and one stop 108'b. [0246] The pivot beam of Figure 3D is designed to interact with a movable wall 6b, 6c (see Figures 2B, 2C and 2G). The main difference with the pivot beam of Figure 3A is the presence of a wall holder profile 21 (further referred to as wall profile) in the space 29 under the external gutter 28. This further changes the design of the closure profile 19a.

[0247] In this embodiment, the closure profile 19a only serves to close off the space 30 under the inner gutter 27. The closure profile 19a comprises a horizontal wall 440a which, on its outwardly facing side, merges into an upright wall 441a which, in contrast to the upright wall 441, is located between the filling profile 18 and the bottom outer branch 209 of the gutter profile 13'. Particularly, the upper end of the upright wall 441a is connected to the wall part 209b (see Figure 6B), for example by means of rivets or the like. The connection means 446 is identical to the pivot bar of Figure 3A and is not further described. At the inwardly facing end of the side wall 440a, a connection means 445a, particularly a hooking means, is provided to interact with the lower inner connection means 216 for attaching the closure profile 19a to the double gutter profile 13’.

[0248] As already described, the external pivot beam of Figure 3D serves for interacting with a movable wall 6b, 6c. The wall holder profile 21 is provided with a guide chamber 460 formed by two upright walls 461 , 462 connected to a horizontal upper wall 463. The upright walls 461 , 462 together form a rail 464 in which a plurality of rollers (not shown) can be movably mounted. The wall holder profile 21 is further provided with a lower wall 465 with an opening 469 therein, which opens onto the guide chamber 460. A portion of the rollers and/or the wall extends through the opening 469. At the outwardly facing end of the bottom horizontal wall 465 is connection means 468 a provided, particularly, a hooking means, which is provided to interact with the lower inner connection means 216 for fastening the wall holder profile 21 to the double-channel section 13’. On the inwardly facing side of the lower wall 46, this merges into an upright wall 466 which is provided at the top with a connection means 467 (corresponding to the connection means 444 of the closure profile 19), particularly a pin, provided to interact with the inner connection means 215 for attaching the wall holder profile 21 to the double gutter profile 13’. To increase the dimensional stability of the wall holder profile 21 , the upper wall 463 of the guide chamber 460 extends against the inner side wall 466.

[0249] Given the presence of only one rail 464 in the external pivot beam of Figure 3D, this means that only two types of movable wall 6b, 6c are possible. Particularly, it is possible to provide a side wall with only one movable panel 6b, slidable in the longitudinal direction of the external pivot beam 3. In other words, this forms a side wall 6b as shown in Figures 2B and 2C with only one or two panels, instead of the design shown six panels (three on each side of the terrace canopy 1). In a variant, a foldable side wall 6c is possible as shown in Figure 2G.

[0250] Figure 3E illustrates a fifth type of external pivot beam, where the pivot beam is intended to form a sidewall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and will not be described.

[0251] The pivot beam of Figure 3E is designed to interact with a movable wall 6b, 6c (see Figures 2B and 2C). The main difference with the pivot beam of Figure 3A is the presence of a wall holder profile 21 in space 30 under the inner gutter 27. This further changes the design of the closure profile 19b.

[0252] The closure profile 19b now only serves to close off space 29 under the external gutter 28. The closure profile 19b comprises a horizontal wall 440b which merges, on its inwardly facing side, into an upright wall 443, which is provided with a pin 444 identical to that of the pivot bar of Figure 3A, so that further description is unnecessary. The horizontal wall 440b is provided with a connection means 445b at its outwardly facing end, particularly a hooking means, to interact with the bottom inner connection means 216 for attaching the closure profile 19b to the double gutter profile 13.

[0253] As already described, the external pivot beam of Figure 3E serves for interaction with a movable wall 6b. The wall holder profile 21a is provided with two guide chambers 460 which are formed in the same way as the guide chamber 460 of wall holder profile 21 described with reference to Figure 3D. Thus, there are the inner and outer upright walls 461 , 462 that form the rails 464 and are connected to the horizontal wall 463. For reinforcement, a horizontal wall portion 463a is further provided connecting the horizontal walls 463 of the separate guide chambers 460. The lower wall 465a is correspondingly provided with two openings 469, one for each guide chamber 460.

[0254] At the inwardly facing end of the lower side wall 465a is a connection means 468a are provided, a hooking means particularly, provided to operate together to work with the lower inner connection means 216 for fastening the wall holder profile 21a to the dual gutter profile 13. At the outwardly facing end of the lower wall 21a, an upright wall 470 is provided, which is located between the filling profile 18 and the bottom outer branch 209 of the gutter profile 13. Particularly, the upper end of the upright wall 470 is connected to wall part 209b (see Figure 6B), for example by means of rivets or the like. Further, a connection means 471 similar to the connection means 446 is provided, as the pivot beam of Figure 3A, and serves to interact with the connection means 433 on the filling profile 18 to interconnect them.

[0255] Given the presence of two rails 464 in the wall holder profile 21a, it is possible to provide one or two movable panels 6b in each rail, which are slidable in the longitudinal direction of the pivot beam 3, for example by using rollers (not shown). The panels 6b in the different rails can pass along each other. In other words, this forms a side wall 6b as in Figures 2B and 2C with only two or four panels instead of the six panels shown there (three on either side of the terrace canopy 1). If desired, a combination can further be made of sliding panels 6b in one of the rails 464 and folding panels 6c in the other rail.

[0256] Figure 3F illustrates a sixth type of external pivot bar, where the pivot bar is intended to form a sidewall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and are not described.

[0257] The pivot beam of Figure 3F is designed to interact with a movable wall 6b, 6c (see Figures 2B and 2C). The main difference from the pivot bar of Figure 3E is the presence of a third rail 464 where the filling profile 18 is normally present. The wall holder profile 21b is provided with three guide chambers 460 which are formed in the same way as the guide chamber 460 of wall holder profiles 21, 21a described with reference to Figures 3D and 3E. The lower wall 465b is thus correspondingly provided with three openings 469. The connection of the wall holder profile 21b on its inner side with the double gutter profile 13 is identical to the wall holder profile 21a and will not be described in more detail. On its outwardly facing side, the connection of the wall holder profile 21b with the double gutter profile 13 is formed by an upright wall 472 which extends upward from the side wall 463 of the most outwardly extending guide chamber 460. This upright wall 472 ends in an upper connection means 473, particularly a hooking means, which interacts with the wall 221 (which extends outwardly on the outer side of the inner gutter 27). The bottom side end of the front cover 14 beats against the outer end of the side wall 465b of the wall holder profile 21b.

[0258] Given the presence of three rails 464 in the wall-mounted holder section 21b, it is possible to provide one or two movable panels 6b are provided which are slidable in the longitudinal direction of the pivot beam 3 in each rail, for example, by the use of rollers (not shown). The panels 6b in the different rail can pass along each other. In other words, this forms a side wall 6b as in Figures 2B and 2C. If desired, a combination can further be made of sliding panels 6b in two of the rails 464 and folding panels 6c in the other rail.

[0259] Figure 3G illustrates a seventh type of external pivot bar, where the pivot bar is intended to form a sidewall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and will not be described.

[0260] The pivot beam of Figure 3G is designed to interact with a movable wall 6b (see Figure 2D). The main difference with the pivot beam of Figure 3E is the design of the wall holder profile 21c with respect to the wall holder profile 21a. The wall holder profile 21c comprises a horizontal upper wall 463c from which five upright walls 461c extend downwards so that four guide chambers 460c are formed. At the bottom, the most inwardly facing upright wall 461c is provided with a horizontal branch 465c comprising a connection means 468c, particularly a hooking means, which is provided to interact with the lower inner connection means 216 for the attachment of the wall holder profile 21c to the double gutter profile 13. The attachment to the outer upright wall 461c is formed by firmly attaching this wall-to- wall part 209b (see Figure 6B), for instance by means of rivets or the like. Further, a connection means 471c similar to the connection means 446 is provided as the pivot beam of Figure 3A and serves to interact with the connection means 433 on the filling profile 18 to interconnect them.

[0261] The wall holder profile 21c is typically intended for sliding wall panels 6b that are thinner, compared to the wall holder profiles 21, 21a and 21 b. Particularly, the wall holder profile 21c is intended for glass wall panels in which a maximum of four (or eight) panels 6b can slide along each , as shown in Figure 2D. Due to the lower weight of the wall panels 6b (in view of their relatively low thickness) it is possible to use less sturdy rails 464c, wherein the wall holder profile 21c is compact so that more wall panels 6c can be provided in the transverse direction of the pivot beam 3. This compact wall holder profile 21c further allows other wall infill forms, for instance a screen 6a, to be present in order to arrive at the terrace canopy shown in Figure 2D. In addition, with glass wall panels 6b, rollers are typically provided on the bottom side of the panels on the ground guide 99 such that the guide in the rails 460c can be made more compact or even omitted altogether.

[0262] Figure 3H illustrates an eighth type of external pivot beam, the pivot beam being intended to form a side wall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and are not described.

[0263] The pivot beam of Figure 3H is designed to interact with a movable wall 6b, 6c (see Figures 2E and 2F). The main difference with the pivot beam of Figure 3A is the presence of a wall holder profile 20 which is positioned outwardly facing with respect to the front cover 14a’, which thus further has a modified shape, particularly the same shape as the front cover 14a described in a fixed wall infill with reference to Figure 3C, so that further description is not included here. It should be noted, however, that the front cover 14a’ is located at a different distance from the upright wall 100 of the base profile 12 compared to the front cover 14a of the pivot beam 3 shown in Figure 3C. The design of the cover profile 15a has further been changed. Particularly, the horizontal wall 400a has a longer length, so that the distance between the pins 403, 404 is greater, so that the outwardly facing surface 402 is at a greater distance from the upright wall 100 of the base profile 12. This longer length allows for integration of the wall holder profile 20 into the design of the pivot beam 3 without adversely affecting the quality of the finish.

[0264] The wall-mounted holder profile 20 comprises a guide chamber 480 which is identical to the one wall holder profile, and 21 , 21a and 21b. The guide chamber 480 is thus defined by inner and outer upright walls 481 , 482, an upper horizontal wall 483 connecting the upright walls 481 , 482, and a lower wall 485 with an opening 496 therein. The upright walls 481, 482 together form a rail 484 in which a plurality of rollers (not shown) can be movably mounted. A portion of the rollers and/or the wall extends through the opening 496.

[0265] The lower wall 485 comprises on its inwardly facing side a slot 490 for receiving the end 37a of the front hood 14a’ for attaching the front hood 14a’ to the wall holder profile 20. This slot 490 is typically formed by a downwardly extending branch 499 that departs from the bottom side of the lower wall 485. At the inner end of the lower wall 485, it merges into an upright wall 486 which is provided with a bend 497 near the centre so that a bottom portion of the wall 486 is located more inwardly of an upper portion thereof. The upright wall 486, particularly the bottom part thereof, is provided with a first inner connection means 487 on its inner side, particularly a hooking means. The first inner connection means 487 serves to interact with the bottom connection means 112 (see Figure 6A) for connecting the wall holder profile 20 to the base profile 12. The bend 497 allows the upper part of the wall 486 to be positioned more outwardly and strike against the branch 114. At the top of the upright wall 486 it merges into an upper horizontal wall 488. Further, the upper wall 483 of the guide chamber 480 is connected to this upper wall 488 by the support member 495. The horizontal wall 488 is provided at its inner end with a second inner connection means 489, particularly a hooking means, which hooks over the second upper connection means 113 for connecting the wall holder profile 20 to the base profile 12.

[0266] The outer side wall 481 of the guide chamber 480 further has an upward upright branch 492 which is provided on its upper side an upper connection means 491 , particularly a female pin connection means. As shown in Figure 3H, the upper connection means 491 is used to connect the cover profile 15a via pin 404. A connecting wall 494 is provided between the side wall 488 and the upright branch 492 for the strength and bearing capacity of the wall holder profile 20. On the outer side of the upright branch line 492, a branch 493 is further provided. The bottom wall 485 is provided on its outwardly facing side with an upright finishing wall 498 which is in the same surface as the outwardly facing surface 402 of the cover profile 15a. An opening 33a is provided between the walls 402, 498. In one advantageous embodiment, the branch 493 serves for attaching an LED strip to the base profile 12. This is because the branch 493 forms a U-shaped channel with a downwardly directed opening in which an LED strip can be arranged. The opening 33a is advantageous for this purpose because it allows light generated by the LED strip arranged in the branch 493 to be visible from the outer side of the terrace canopy 1. The outer side wall 481 can serve, inter alia, for attaching a diffuser thereto. More details about LED lighting are described with reference to Figures 16 to 19.

[0267] Given the presence of only one rail 484 in the external pivot beam of Figure 3H, this means that only two types of movable wall 6b, 6c are possible. The purpose of this rail 484 is to hold a foldable side wall as shown in Figures 2E and 2F. However, as already described with reference to Figure 3D, a single rail 484 can further be used to hold one or two sliding side wall panels. It should be clear that the wall profile 20 can further be provided with a plurality of mutually parallel chambers, if desired, for guiding a plurality of wall panels.

[0268] Figure 3I illustrates a ninth type of external pivot bar, where the pivot bar is intended to form a side wall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and are not described.

[0269] The pivot bar shown in Figure 3I has a combined functionality, namely of the pivot bars shown in Figures 3C and 3H. In other words, the external pivot beam 3 has as side wall infill 6 both a portion with a fixed wall 6d and a portion with a movable, particularly a foldable side wall 6c. For example, a fixed wall 6d is provided on one side of one side of the terrace canopy 1 , while a foldable side wall 6c is present on the other side of the same side.

[0270] The front cover 14a and the drip profile 24 of the pivot bar of Figure 3I are identical to those described with reference to Figure 3C, and the cover section 15a is identical to that described for the pivot bar of Figure 3H. A further description is thus not included here. In addition, the wall holder profile 20a is substantially identical to that described with reference to Figure 3H. The only difference is the absence of branch 499 which served as an attachment for the front cover 14a. This branch 499 is now not necessary since the front cover 14a is held by the drip profile 24 and is closer to the upright wall 100 of the base profile 12 so that there is sufficient space for placing a fixed wall 6d.

[0271] Figure 3J illustrates a tenth type of external pivot bar, where the pivot bar is intended to form a side wall 6. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and are not described.

[0272] The pivot bar shown in Figure 3J has a combined functionality, namely that of the pivot bars shown in Figures 3C and 3E. In other words, the external pivot beam 3 has as side wall infill 6 both a portion with a fixed wall 6d and a portion with a movable, particularly a slidable, side wall 6b. For example, a fixed wall 6d is provided on one side of one side of the terrace canopy 1 , while a sliding side wall 6b, particularly formed by two wall panels, is present on the other side.

[0273] All relevant profiles for the construction of the pivot bar shown in Figure 3J have already been described with reference to Figure 3C and/or 3E. A further description is thus not included here.

[0274] Figure 3K illustrates an eleventh type of external pivot bar, where the pivot bar is for holding a light. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and are not described.

[0275] The pivot bar of Figure 3K is substantially the same as the one shown in Figure 3D with the difference that the wall holder profile 21 has been replaced by a lighting holder profile 10. The lighting holder profile 10 comprises two spaces 500, 501 in which lighting (not shown), such as a plurality of lamps, LED lighting, etc., can be arranged. The space 500 can be used to illuminate the space under the terrace canopy 1, while the space 501 offers the possibility to illuminate the area under the pivot beam 3. The space 500 is substantially U-shaped and comprises an upright central wall 502, a top wall 503 and a bottom wall 504. The top wall 503 is provided at its end with an upright inner branch 505 having a connection means 506 thereon (similar to the connection means 444 of the closure profile 19), particularly a pin, provided to interact with the inner connection means 215 for attaching the lighting holder profile 100 to the double gutter profile 13’. The space 501 is substantially U- shaped and comprises an upright central wall 502, an upper wall 507 and an outer side wall 508. The outer side wall 508 is provided at its bottom end with a connection means 509, particularly a hooking means, which is provided for to work with the lower inner connection means 216 for attaching the lighting holder profile 10 to the double gutter profile 13’. In the spaces 500, 501 , additional mounting walls 510, 511 are also provided on which the lighting, inter alia, can be mounted. It is also possible to arrange diffusers and/or other elements in the spaces 500, 501 for optimizing the light quality. Further, it should be understood that only one of the spaces 500, 501 may also be present.

[0276] It should also be clear that combinations of profiles that have not yet been shown are possible for obtaining other beams. For example, a beam according to one of the Figures 3E to 3F with an additional wall profile 20 according to Figure 3H. This then makes it possible to have a plurality of different types of panel wall infills on the same wall of the terrace canopy 1, for example a sliding wall under the beam and a folding wall on the outer side of the beam.

[0277] Figure 20 shows a schematic representation of an alternative design of an external pivot bar 3. Identical elements will be identified by the same number and will not be described. The main difference between the external pivot beam of Figure 20 and that of Figures 3A through 3K is that there is no inner gutter 27. As a result, the U-shaped space 30 is located directly below the screen cavity 25. It should be understood that the U-shaped space 30 in the external pivot beam 3 is substantially identical to the one shown in Figures 6B and 6C. The U-shaped space 30 is thus provided with a number of connection means 218, 216, 217, a number of connecting wall parts 209a, 209b, and screw channels 219, 220. Their function is identical to that in the embodiments shown in Figs. 3A to 3K and will not be further described. It is thus possible to accommodate different profiles 19, 19a, 21a, 21b, 21c in the U-shaped space 30.

[0278] The external pivot bar 3 shown in Figure 20 further comprises a base section 12, and an external channel section 13. In the embodiment shown, the external channel section is an integrally formed U-shaped profile with upright side walls 212, 214 and a bottom side 213. The upright side wall 212 is attached at the top to the base profile 12 and further forms the inner side wall 212 of the U-shaped space 30. The walls 209, 210 of the U-shaped space 30 are an integral part of the base profile 12. It should be understood that other divisions between profiles are possible.

[0279] Figure 4 illustrates a design of a tension beam 5. The tension beam 5 is intended not to be provided with a wall infill 6. The tension beam 5 comprises a base profile 12” and a single gutter profile 11 that are connected to each other. The single gutter profile 11 is also shown itself in Figure 6C. It should be understood that, in embodiments not shown, the tension beam may be suitable and intended for receiving and/or holding a wall infill using the profiles shown in Figures 3B, 3C, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I and/or 3J.

[0280] The illustrated tension beam 5 is shown generally the same as the pivot bar in Figure 3A but with a different type of channel section, namely, a single gutter profile 11 , rather than a double channel profile 13. Although the profiles 12”, 14”, 16”, 18” of the tension beam 5 have a slightly different design, it should be clear that they are interchangeable with the profiles 12, 14, 16, 18, 12’, 14’, 16’, 18’ described above. It is further possible to replace a plurality of the profiles 12, 14, 16, 18, 12’, 14’, 16’, 18’ in the external pivot beams 3 described above with its modified form of the same profile shown in the tension beam 5 of Figure 4. A number of the changes are briefly described. The notch 110 is not provided in the base profile 12", but this functionality is taken over by hook 108" which protrudes downwards with respect to the side wall 101". The branch 415” on the connection profile 16” has been changed accordingly. The inner upright wall 432” of the filling profile 18” is shorter and is directly connected to the upright outer side wall 441a of the closure profile 19a instead of on the gutter profile. The design of the slot 42” has been changed. [0281] The single gutter profile 11 is shown in more detail in Figure 6C. Given the many similarities with the double gutter profile 13, it was decided to use the same numbering, but with the first digit “2” replaced by the digit “3”. In concrete terms, the design at the top and the outer side of the gutter profiles 11 , 13 is identical, so that further description of elements 300 to 312 and 317 to 321 is unnecessary.

[0282] The changes to the single gutter profile 11 with respect to the double gutter profile 13 are thus located on the inner side of this profile, where no external gutter 28 is now present. Thus, an additional upright wall part 322 is placed parallel to the intermediate wall 311 (which is not provided with openings, in the single gutter profile design, for the sake of clarity). In this way, the upright walls 302, 312, 322 together form the inner upright wall 323 of the single gutter profile 11. This is also the wall externally visible to someone located under the terrace canopy 1. Further, the bottom inner connection means 316, particularly a hooking means, is also substantially identical to connection means 216, with the difference that the hook only extends outwardly so that the finish of the wall 323 is uninterrupted.

[0283] Although only one embodiment of a tension beam 5 is shown, it is clear that the only difference between an external pivot beam 3 and a tensioning bar 5 is the design of the channel section 11, 13. Thus, the invention further relates to a plurality of tension beams having the same functionality of the external pivot beams shown in Figures 3A to 3C and 3E to 3J, where the double gutter profile 13 is replaceable by the single gutter profile 11 of Figure 6C.

[0284] Figure 5 illustrates a central pivot bar 4. Since the central pivot member

4 is located centrally in the terrace canopy 1, it is not the intention to locate a side wall below the beam 4, which alters the shape of a large number of profiles. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that a wall infill may be present under the central pivot beam 4.

[0285] The central pivot beam 4 is constructed from a limited number of profiles, namely a base profile 22, a gutter profile 23, a cover profile 15b and two closure profiles 19b. The base profile 22 has a symmetrical construction and is connected to the gutter profile 23 by connection means 58, 59. The connections 58, 59 are of different design, wherein the connection 58 is shown as a hook connection. However, these connections can be identical to each other. At its top, the base profile 22 is sealed by a cover profile 15b by means of pin connections 57. The channel profile 23 comprises two external channels 28 and the central channel 27, which are separated by intermediate walls 56. For finishing on the bottom side under the external gutters 28, use is made of two closure profiles 19b which are identical to the one described with reference to Figure 3E. Particularly, the attachment employs a connection means 55, particularly a female pin connection means, under the external gutters 28, which interacts with the pin 444, and a bottom connection means 54, particularly a hooking means, connecting the end of the branch 53, forms and interacts with the hook 445b. The central pivot beam 4 is further provided with screw channels 50 for screwing a headboard onto one end of this beam 4 by means of screws or bolts.

[0286] It should be understood that cover profile 19b can further be replaced by LED holder profile 10 described with reference to Figure 3K. If necessary, it is further possible to replace the cover profile 19b with wall holder profile 21 described with reference to Figure 3D. Optionally, the space 30 under the inner gutter 27 can further be used for a wall holder profile.

[0287] A number of alternative embodiments of the columns 2 are described below with reference to Figures 7A to 7I, which show a cross-section through the column 2. The column 2 comprises an integrally formed core portion (indicated generally by reference numeral 70). The profile 70 is typically made of a rigid material. This can be aluminium, for example. Aluminium has many advantages as a profile material, namely, it is robust and light at the same time. However, other materials such as steel, stainless steel, wood, plastic, etc., are also suitable and the advantages or disadvantages thereof are assumed known by those skilled in the art. A profile can be produced using various techniques depending on the material, including extrusion, milling, setting, casting, welding, etc., with extrusion being preferred. The appropriate manufacturing technique is believed known by those skilled in the art.

[0288] The profile 70 serves as a support pillar for the terrace canopy 1. Particularly, substantially the entire weight of the beams 3, 4, 5 and the elements connected thereto, such as the side walls 6 or the roof covering 7, is carried by the support pillar 70. In the embodiment shown, the core profile 70 is hollow and the cavity 75 can be used for placing a vertical gutter 49.

[0289] The core profile 70 has a substantially square shape in the embodiments shown. Thus, each core profile 70 has four side walls 71, each having an outer side 72 and an inner side 73. Each outer side 73 is provided with two mounting means 77, particularly mounting slots, preferably female pin connection means. These mounting means 77 serve for the attachment of cover profiles 78 by means of a corresponding fastener 79, preferably a pin. In general, use is made of a pin connection where typically an elastic element (not shown) is present in a female element such as a slot element, into which a male element such as a pin, engages. Thus, a pin connection generally comprises an elastically interlocking male and female element, but an additional elastic element may be provided for this purpose, but this is not necessarily the case. The elasticity can further arise from the shaping of the masculine and feminine elements. [0290] It should be understood that the fastener 79 is only one example of one way of attaching the cover profiles 78 to the core profile 70 and other ways are known to those skilled in the art. It should further be understood that the mounting means 77 need not necessarily be continuous, although this is preferred, as the core portion 70 is preferably made by an extrusion process. The mounting means 77 is symmetrically positioned with respect to the centre of a side wall 71 , so that the attachment points of a cover profile 78 to the side wall 71 are also symmetrical, which is advantageous.

[0291] Although the use of two mounting means 77 per side wall 71 is preferred, since the use of two separate attachments between two profiles allows less play in the mutual positioning, which play can lead to a different positioning, particularly due to wind loads and/or precipitation loads, a connection with only one mounting means per side wall is further possible. On the other hand, more than two mounting means per side wall can also be provided.

[0292] As shown in Fig. 6A, the walls 71 are further provided with a number of notches 80, 31 on their outer side. Particularly, a notch 80 is provided centrally. Further, each side wall 71 is provided with a first notch 31 near a vertex thereof, with a first notch 31 closest to a mounting means 77.

[0293] It should be understood that the core profile 70 as described above is not limited to a substantially square shape. The four side walls 71 can also be arranged in a different geometric shape, for example a rectangle or parallelogram. The core profile 70 also does not need to be symmetrical. In addition, it is also possible to provide more or fewer side walls 71 per core profile 70, particularly three, six or octagonal core profiles 70 are also possible. Further, the core profile 70 can also be elliptical, particularly circular, in which case the desired number of application slots is then provided in the one continuous side wall comprising the core profile 70. Further, a core profile 70 can have a cross-section that has a non-closed shape, for example a U-shaped or L-shaped cross-section. The open side(s) of such a core profile are then covered by corresponding cover profiles.

[0294] The functionality of the column 2 is determined solely by the cover profiles 78. In other words, for each column 2, the core profile 70 is identical, as further appears from Figures 7A to 7I. Each cover profile 78 forms the entire visible outside of the column 2. This means that, for example for a column with a square cross-section, each of the four outside walls is formed by a cover profile (or a combination of cover profiles) without leaving a seam visible on that outside wall. On the other hand, seams may be visible between the cover profiles that form different outer sides, i.e. , seams in a vertex of the column.

[0295] In general, profiles with the same placement and functionality but a different design are intended to be indicated with the same reference number, by using a plurality of accent marks, e.g., cover profile 78, 78’ in Figures 7A and 7E. In general, profiles with the same placement but a changed shape as a result of a changed beam functionality are intended to be indicated with the same reference number, by using letters, e.g., cover profile 78, 78a in Figures 7A and 7B.

[0296] Figure 7A illustrates a first design of a column 2 for use in a terrace canopy 1 without a wall infill. The column 2 is provided with four cover profiles 78, namely one on each side wall 71. Each cover profile 78 is provided with a flat outer side wall 81 , the outer side 83 of which defines the visual appearance of the column 2. In other words, the cover profile 78 hides the core profile 70 from view in the constructed terrace canopy 1. Further, each cover profile 78 is provided with fasteners 79, namely one pin per mounting means 77. The fasteners 79 are connected to the outer side wall 81 by means of walls 82 that serve as spacer. Particularly, the length of the walls 82 determines the distance (D1 as indicated in Figure 7A and D2 as indicated in Figure 7B) between the outer side 72 of a wall 71 and the inner side 84 of the outer side wall 81. It should be understood that the spacer 82 may be of any length and/or the spacer 82 should not be present (i.e., has a length of 0) as shown in Figure 7B. Cavities 85 are further made by providing spacers 82. A plurality of these cavities 85 can be used for the integration of electrical cables that serve to drive the wall infill 6, the roof infill 7 and/or other electrically driven elements present in the terrace canopy 1. It should be clear that the spacers 82 can also be provided by elements other than walls. For example, the wall does not have to be continuous in the longitudinal direction of the cover profile 78; pins, screws, bolts, etc. can optionally be used as spacers.

[0297] The values of the distances D1 , D2 are chosen such that the outer side 83 of a cover profile 78 lies on the same surface as the outer side of the front cover 14, 14a of the beams 3, 5. In other words, the distances d1, d2, D1 and D2 are chosen depending on each other, wherein d1 and D1 are larger than the respective ones of d2 and D2, given that these distances are intended for a terrace canopy 1 with a fixed wall infill 6d. In this way, all walls that form the outer side of the terrace canopy 1 are on the same surface, which is desired.

[0298] Figure 7B illustrates a second design of a column 2 for use with a fixed wall infill 6d that continues along a corner of the terrace canopy 1 and thus forms at least a partial infill of two side walls (see Figures 2H to 2J). Thus, the column 2 is suitable to be used in conjunction with the external pivot beam 3 of Figures 7B and/or 7D and/or with a tension beam 5 having such functionality.

[0299] The main difference from the column of Figure 6A is that use is made of a cover profile 78a without spacers 82 for two side walls 71. Thus, the outer side 83 of the cover profile 78a is closer to the wall 71 than the outer side 83 of the cover profile 78. In this way, it is possible to provide a fixed side wall 6d under the beam 3, 5 of the terrace canopy 1 , which continues along a column 2. If the fixed side wall 6d is not transparent, the cover profiles 78a between the side wall 6d and the core profile

70 can further be omitted, since they are not visible anyway.

[0300] Figure 7C illustrates a third design of a column 2 for use with a fixed wall infill 6d where the column 2 is located in a side wall of the terrace canopy 1 , but is not a corner point. In such an embodiment, it is only required that there is space for the fixed side wall 6d on one side, namely the outwardly facing side of the column 2. Thus, one cover profile 78a is provided without spacers 82. Further, this cover profile can also be omitted if the side wall 6d is not transparent.

[0301] Figure 7D illustrates a fourth design of a column 2 in which none of the cover profiles 78a is provided with a spacer 82. This embodiment has the advantage that the space occupied by a column 2 is minimized so that the available space under the terrace canopy 1 is maximized.

[0302] Figure 7E illustrates a fifth design of a column 2 for use with a screen 6a as a sidewall infill for one of the side walls (see Figure 2A). Three of the side walls

71 are covered by means of the standard cover profile 78’. The remaining side wall 71 is provided with an alternative cover profile 78b which interacts with a wall holder profile 86.

[0303] The wall-guide section 86 comprises a guide chamber 87 which is provided with an opening 95 in its outwardly facing wall 94. Similarly, the screen 6a (not shown) extends through this opening 95 in its closed condition. The guide chamber 87 is delimited by a rear wall 88 from which a branch 96 extends away from the guide chamber 87, said branch 96 being provided at its end with positioning means, particularly a hook 89, which engages a notch 31. The branch 96 forms a substantially right angle with the rear wall 88, which angle bears against a corner of the core profile 70. A second positioning means, particularly a pin 90, is provided on a branch 97 extending in line with the rear wall 88. The pin 90 is received in a mounting means 77. By using these mounting means 77, 31 , 89, 90, the wall guide profile 86 is correctly positioned on the core profile 77.

[0304] The guide chamber 87 is further defined by two side walls 91 , 92. One side wall 91 extends from the rear wall 88 to the outwardly facing wall 94. The other side wall 92 extends from the rear wall 88 towards the interior 84 of the outer side wall 81 and is provided with a connection means 93, particularly a female pin connecting element, for receiving fastener 79 of the cover profile 78b. Note that the cover profile 78b has both a fastener 79 with a spacer 82 and a fastener 79 without a spacer. The fastener 79 without a spacer serves for fastening to the connection means 93 provided on the wall guide profile 86.

[0305] Figure 7F illustrates a sixth design of a column 2 for use with a screen 6a as side wall infill for two of the side walls such that the screens 6a form an angle. Two of the side walls 71 are covered by means of the standard cover profile 78’. The remaining side walls 71 are provided with the alternative cover profile 78b, which interacts with the wall holder profile 86.

[0306] Figure 7G illustrates a seventh design of a column 2 for use with a fixed wall 6d as side wall substance, said fixed wall 6d extending over the corner, as shown in Figure 2H. In the embodiment shown, two side walls 71 of the core 70 are not provided with a cover profile and the two outer sides 71 are covered with an alternative cover profile 78d, which has a crenellated shape, to obtain the desired aesthetic appearance.

[0307] The crenellated finishing profiles 78d are further attached to the core 70 using the mounting means 77 in which fasteners 79 are positioned. The fasteners 79 are positioned on the inward-facing side 84 of the crenellated finishing 78d with a spacer 82 therebetween such that there is a distance D3 between an inward-facing side 84 and the outwardly facing side 72 of the core 70. Further, a stop 9 provided on the spacer 82, which abuts against the core 70. This stop 82 improves the placement of the crenellated finishing profiles 78d, particularly by accurately maintaining the distance D3 as compared to a cover profile 78d without this stop. [0308] Figure 7H illustrates an eighth design of a column 2 for use with a combined side wall infill, particularly a screen 6a as a side wall infill for one of the side walls and fixed crenellated wall 6d for another side wall. Thus, one side wall 71 is provided with a crenellated cover profile 78d, one side wall 71 is free of finish, one side wall is provided with the standard cover profile 78’ (this can further be used on the free wall) and the remaining side wall 71 is provided with the alternative cover profile. 78b that interacts with the wall holder profile 86.

[0309] Figure 7I illustrates a ninth design of a column 2 that is located in a side wall of the terrace canopy 1, but is not a corner point. The inside of the column 2 is finished with the standard finish 78’, which can further be used on the free walls 71. The outwardly facing side wall of the core is finished with a fixed side wall infill 6d formed by cover profile 78e. This cover profile is similar to the crenellated cover profile 78d but has a modified appearance. The cover profile 78e further uses fasteners 79 for attachment in the mounting means 77.

[0310] The connection of the support pillar 70 with the beams 3, 4, 5 will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 14.

[0311] Figure 8 shows the connection of a headboard 60 with the end of the external pivot beam 3 of Figure 3. For that connection, the beams 3, 5 are provided with screw channels 115, 116, 117, 208, 219, 220, in the same place for each beam. In this way, the same headboard 60 can be connected to any embodiment of the external pivot beam 3 and the tension beam 5. In a variant, it is of course also possible to provide different headboards 60 for different beams 3, 4, 5 if the placement of the screw channels varies.

[0312] The headboard 60 for use with the beams 3, 5 is shown in more detail in Figures 9A and 9B. Figure 9A shows the rear of the headboard 60, i.e. , the side facing away from the beams after attachment. Figure 9B shows the front of the headboard 60, i.e., the side facing the beams after attachment.

[0313] Six openings 62 are provided in the headboard, in positions corresponding to the screw channels 115, 116, 117, 208, 219, 220. This allows the headboard 60 to be attached to the beams 3, 5 by means of six bolts 61 passing through the openings 62. It should be understood that more or less openings and screw channels can be used if desired. Although it is also possible to provide the screw channels in the headboard and to screw the bolts from the beams onto the headboard, the embodiment shown is preferred. This is because the headboard can be made more compact, particularly thinner, if no long screw channels are present. [0314] As shown in Figure 9A, the headboard 60 is provided with four openings 64 at its rear side, and two hooks 65. These each form an alternative way to attach to the column 2 to the front wall 60, as hereinafter described in more detail below.

[0315] At the bottom, the headboard 60 is provided with a spout-shaped part 63 which connects to the central gutter 27 of the beams 3, 5. In this way, precipitation collected in the inner gutter 27 can leave it via the spout 63. The external gutter 28 is provided with a closure (not shown) at its end face so that the precipitate collected in the external gutter 28 can only flow into the inner gutter 27. A cavity 66 is further provided on the lower wall of the headboard 60, in which a clamping piece 34 can be placed, as further described with reference to Figures 12A and 12B.

[0316] Figure 9B further illustrates the provision of a number of containers at the front of the headboard. Particularly, a cable duct 67 is provided in which an electricity cable can be provided. The cable duct 67 opens onto an electronics holder 68 in which the necessary electronics can be placed, for example for driving the screen 6. Along the electronics holder 68 a screen holder 69 is present in which one end of the screen roll can be placed.

[0317] Figure 10 illustrates a core profile 70 to which a crown 43 is securely attached. Particularly, the core profile 70 is provided on its top side with four openings 74 (see Figure 4) which are suitable for receiving bolts or screws 44. Accordingly, the crown 43 is provided with four legs 520, particularly one leg 520 per vertex of the crown 43. Between the legs 520, openings 521 are provided which serve as a passage for precipitation discharge. Particularly, as further described, the nozzle portion 63 of a headboard 60 and/or an end 48 of the water outlet 46 fits into the passage 521. The legs 520 are hollow so that the bolts 44 can be threaded through the legs 520 on the profile 70 to enable attachment of the crown 71 directly on the profile 70, as shown in Figure 13. Through this attachment, the profile 70 and the crown 43 together form the core 76 of the column 2, as indicated in Figure 11. It is this core 76 that serves as a structural element, particularly as a support for the beams 3, 5. It should be understood that other connection means to attach the legs 520 to the top of the support pillar 70 are also possible, such as using an elongated rod and securing it by a plurality of transverse pins or welding the parts together. A threaded rod can further be used as connection means, it being for instance permanently provided on the top side of the profile 70 and over which the legs 520 are slid over.

[0318] The crown 43 is used to attach the beams 3, 5 to the column 2. For this purpose, the crown 43 is provided with openings 45 into which the bolts are screwed to connect the headboard 60 to the crown 43. Alternatively (or additionally), the top of the crown 43 can be used to place the hooks 65 for attaching the headboard 60 to the top of the crown 43. The hooks 65 are easy to use and can be used, for example, during installation of the beams 3, 5 and then, without having to support them, attaching them securely with the bolts 66. Attachment with bolts 66 is firmer and is preferred. In practice, both compounds are used simultaneously. In this way, the headboards 60 together with the crown 43 actually form a corner connection between the beams 3, 5 and the support pillar 70.

[0319] Although this corner joint could be made integrally, i.e. , one integral element combining the functionality of the headboards and the crown, it is preferable to make a division between the crown 43 and the headboards 60. First, it makes it possible to change the design of the headboards 60, depending on the beam 3, 4, 5 (for example the other end wall needed for a central pivot beam 4) and still use only one crown 43. Further, such an integrated corner connection is very difficult to be placed when three or four beams meet on the same support pillar 70.

[0320] The main advantage of the construction of column 2 is that the forces from the beams 3, 4, 5, for example by their weight or by wind load on a side wall connected to the beams 3, 4, 5, are transmitted directly to the core 76, particularly at the crown 43 thereof. In other words, although the headboards 60 are located between the beams 3, 4, 5 and the crown 43, they no longer serve as a support element to transfer the forces directly to the support pillar 70 which forms the bottom side of the column 2.

[0321] For further strengthening the connection between the beams 3, 4, 5 and the core 76 of the column 2, use can be made of a clamping piece 4, as shown in Figures 12A and 12B. The clamping piece 34 is provided on its one side with two connection means, particularly pins 38, which fit into the mounting means 77 provided on the side walls 71 of the core profile 70. On the opposite side, the clamping piece 34 is provided with a connection means, particularly a tooth 40, which engages the cavity 66 provided on the bottom side of the headboard 60. By arranging this clamping piece 34, there is an additional connection between the beams 3, 4, 5 and the support pillar 70 of the column 2.

[0322] Figures 10 and 11 illustrate the precipitation discharge from the beams 3, 4, 5 to the column 2. The core profile 70 has a hollow design (see Figure 4), which makes it possible to provide a discharge 46 for precipitation. This cavity 75 can further be used to integrate electrical lines. Although the cavity 85 between the profile 70 and the cover profiles 78 is preferably used for this, since they are more easily accessible after mounting.

[0323] The drain 46 shown is designed as a collecting cup comprising at the top two insertion cavities 47 formed by ends 48 (see Figure 14). The spout 63 of a headboard 60 is arranged in a corresponding insertion cavity 47. The outlet 46 shown is provided for the coupling of two beams 3, 4 at an angle supported by a column 2. Central to the outlet 46 is a down pipe. 49 is provided so that the supplied precipitation can be diverted to the bottom side of the column 2 where it can leave the column 2 through an opening (not shown).

[0324] Given the plurality of possible corner connections between the beams 3, 4, 5 of the terrace canopy (see Figure 1), a plurality of different outlets 46 are possible. This can range from a simple corner drain as shown in Figures 10 and 11 to a central drain on which four beams give out to a passage from one beam to the other where no downward tube 49 is present. Optionally, the downward tube 49 can also be omitted, so that precipitation flows through the cavity 75 of the core profile 70.

[0325] In one embodiment, the terrace canopy 1 is constructed by performing the following steps. In a first phase, the headboards 60 are attached to the beams 3, 5. Particularly, on the base profile 12 and the gutter profile 13. At this stage, the crown 43 is further placed on the support pillar 70 so that the core 76 of the column is formed. Subsequently, the headboards 60 (with portion of the beams 3, 5 already thereon) are hooked, via hooks 65, on the core 76, particularly on the crown 43. Since the front cover 14 has not yet been placed on the beam 3, 5, it is now possible to place bolts through the openings 64 in the headboard 60 to screw it to the crown 43 via the openings 45 therein. In the next phase, the screen roll can be placed in the beams 3, 5 and/or another type of wall infill and/or other internal components such as the roof covering 7, the clamping piece 34, etc. After applying all internal components, the front cover 14 and/or the cover profile 15 and/or the closure profile 19 are typically placed for finishing.

[0326] Figures 16A and 16B show a corner of the roof device of the present invention. Figure 16A shows two mutually angular beams 3, 4 which are supported by a column 2. Between the beams 3, 4 a cover 601 is shown, which serves to hide the corner piece 600 from view and to protect the corner between the beams 3, 4 to be sealed. On the bottom side of the cover 601 , an open space 602 is provided up to the bottom side of the corner piece 600, which open space 602 is formed as an elongated slit. As shown in Figure 16A, corresponding openings 33 are provided in the beams 3, 4. These openings 33, 602 allow light generated by an LED strip 603 attached to both the beams 3, 4 and the corner piece 600 from the outside of the roof device visible while the LED strip 603 itself is not directly visible.

[0327] Figure 16B, where the cover 601 has been removed, shows more details about the internal structure of the roof device. This Figure (and also Figure 11) illustrates that each beam 3, 4 is attached by means of a headboard 60 to a crown 43 which, in turn, is attached to the column 2 (this attachment is not shown). The corner piece 600 is further attached to the same crown 43. More specifically, the corner piece 600 is provided with two downwardly projecting plates 605 in which a bolt opening 606 is provided. Corresponding bolt holes 45 (shown in Figure 10) are provided on the crown 43 so that the corner piece 600 can be bolted (not shown) to the crown 43.

[0328] It should be understood that the above-indicated construction of the connection between the beams 3, 4, the post 2 and the corner piece 600 by means of a crown 43 is only illustrative. Other ways of forming a corner joint in the context of a roof device for a terrace canopy 1 are known to those skilled in the art and are not further described.

[0329] The corner piece 600 will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 15A to 15C. The corner piece 600 comprises a start profile 607 and an end profile 608. These profiles are typically made of a rigid material. This can be aluminium, for example. Aluminium has many advantages as a material, as it is robust and light at the same time, can with-stand bad weather conditions and requires little maintenance. However, other materials are further suitable and their advantages or disadvantages are believed known by those skilled in the art. A profile can be produced by various techniques depending on the material, including extrusion, milling, setting, casting, welding, etc., with extrusion preferred. The appropriate manufacturing technique is believed known by those skilled in the art. On the other hand, it is also possible to manufacture the corner piece 600 integrally, for example as a casting of the desired material, such as aluminium.

[0330] It should further be understood that the start profiles 607 and/or the end profiles 608 can be made integrally with a corresponding beam 3, 4. In other words, one side of the roof device is then formed by one profile, made integrally, that can be subdivided into three parts, namely a first part corresponding to the start profile, a second part corresponding to the beam, and a third part corresponding to the end profile. In such an embodiment, the corner piece is then formed by a portion of the first beam and a portion of the second beam.

[0331] The profiles 607, 608 each have an upright wall part 609 on their inner side, which are attached to each other on the corner side of the profiles 607, 608. The upright wall part 609 has an inwardly facing rib 610 which together form a support surface that fits on a corner point of the crown 43. The profiles 607, 608 are also provided on their inner side with guide channels 612 in which a plate-shaped element 611 can be placed such as best shown in Figure 15C. These plate-shaped elements 611 are slidable in the longitudinal direction of the profiles 607, 608 by the guide channels 612 and allow the corner edges of the profiles 607, 608 to be aligned with each other on their outer side, to obtain an outer side corner without openings. [0332] The profiles 607, 608 are further provided with an LED strip holder formed by a first U-shaped channel 613 which is open downwards. As shown in Figure 16B, an LED strip 603 may be placed in the U-shaped channel 613 through the bottom. The profiles 607, 608 are further provided with a diffuser holder formed by a second U-shaped channel 614 which is outwardly facing. As shown in Figure 16B, a diffuser 604 may be placed in the U-shaped channel 614 through the outer side.

[0333] It is to be appreciated that the start and/or the end profile 607, 608 can further be constructed of a plurality of separate profiles. By way of illustration, it is possible that the U-shaped channels 613, 614 are formed by separate profiles attached to a base profile, so as to form the starting and/or the end profile 607, 608 together.

[0334] Figure 17 shows a perspective view of the LED strip lighting and diffusers mounted on the corner piece 600. In the embodiment shown, the LED strip lighting is formed by one LED strip 603 per side of the roof device, i.e. , four LED strips 603 for the entire terrace canopy 1. Each LED strip 603 has a first end 603a and a second end 603b. The first end 603a is part of the start portion 603c of the LED strip 603 and the second end 603b is part of the end portion 603d of the LED strip 603. At the start portion 603c of the LED strip 603 there is a power supply (not shown) that connects on the first end 603a. The second end 603b of the LED strip 603 is the part where the LED strip 603 is cut to the desired length (i.e., slightly more than the total length of the side of the terrace canopy). Together with the power supply (or separately), control signals can further be given to the LED strip lighting, for example about the colour(s) of the lighting and/or the activation time of the individual LEDs and/or the activation of only part of the available LEDs, etc. For clarity, 6031 will hereinafter be used to designate a first LED strip and 6032 for a second LED strip.

[0335] The start portion 603c of the LED strip 6031 is pleated, such that the first end 603a is on the inner side of the corner piece 600 and particularly abuts against the inner side wall of the U-shaped channel 613 of the end profile 608. The second end 603b of the LED strip 6032 is located on the corner side of the end profile 608. The LED strips 6031, 6032, as shown in Figure 16B, extend further into the beams 3, 4 next to the corner piece 600. By such a design of the LED strips 6031 , 6032, i.e., with a partial overlap at one corner of the roof device, the roof device has the outward appearance of a continuous LED strip.

[0336] The placement of the LED strips 6031 , 6032 as described above is schematically shown in Figure 19A. As already described above, it is further possible to provide the transition between the LED strips 6031, 6032 at a different location in the roof device. A number of possible designs are shown in Figures 19B to 19J. [0337] Figure 19B shows an example of a LED strip transition between the beam 4 and the corner piece 600 where the start portion 603c has the first LED strip 6031 on the beam side of the corner piece 600 at the beam 3 bent to the inner side of the corner piece 600 and where the second end 603b of the LED strip 6032 is located at the end of the beam 603 that connects to the beam side of the corner piece 600.

[0338] Figure 19C shows an example of a LED strip transition in the corner piece 600. The start portion 603c of the first LED strip 6031 is bent on the beam side of the corner piece 600 at the beam 3 towards the inner side of the corner piece 600 and partially overlaps with the end portion. 603d of the LED strip 6032.

[0339] Figure 19D shows an example of a LED strip transition in the corner piece 600. The start portion 603C of the first LED strip 6031 is centrally in a side of the corner piece 600 to the inner side of the corner piece 600 curved and partially overlaps with the end portion 603d of the LED strip 6032.

[0340] Figure 19E shows an example of a LED strip transition in the beam 4. The start portion 603c of the first LED strip 6031 is bent inward in the beam 4 and partially overlaps with the end portion 603d of the LED strip 6032.

[0341] Figure 19F shows an example of a LED strip transition in the end profile 608 of the corner piece 600. The start portion 603c of the first LED strip 6031 is bent at the beam side of the corner piece 600 at the beam 3 towards the inner side of the corner piece 600 and overlaps partially with the end portion 603d of a second L-shaped LED strip 6032 covering the entire corner piece 600. Another LED strip 6033 has its end 603b aligned with the end of the beam 3.

[0342] Figure 19G shows a variation of Figure 19F in which the L-shaped LED strips 6032 is constructed of two separate LED strips 6032i and 6032N.

[0343] Figure 19H shows a further variation where the LED strip transitions occur in the beams 3, 4 as in Figure 19E. The advantage of this embodiment is that there is no need to cut the individual LED strips to a specific length, but that standard lengths are suitable.

[0344] Figure 191 illustrates a roof device in which the LED strips 6031, 6032 are directly attached to the outer side of the beams 3, 4 and/or the corner piece 600. In other words, the LED strips 6031 , 6032 are not integrated into the roof device. Although Figure 191 shows a corner piece 600, it is also possible to omit the corner piece 600 in this embodiment and have the beam 3, 4 connect directly to each other. [0345] Finally, Figure 19J illustrates a roof device where no separate corner piece is provided, but where this corner piece forms an integral portion of the beams 3, 4. The beams 3, 4 are particularly mitre cut and directly connected to each other. The corner piece 600 is conceptually indicated by a rectangular dotted frame in Figure 19J.

[0346] It should further be understood that an LED strip 603 can also be constructed of a plurality of separate LED strips. Particularly, the LED strip 603 (for example the part in the beam 3, 4) can further be formed by a plurality of separate sequentially placed LED strips (similar to Fig. 19H). Optionally, it is also possible for the LED strip 603 to comprise a plurality of LED strips placed in parallel.

[0347] Figure 17 further illustrates that one diffuser 604 is positioned per side of the roof device. The diffuser 604 is shown in section in Figure 18. The diffuser 604 comprises a transparent hollow tube 620 and a plate portion 621 that extends towards the top of the roof device. On the inner side of the plate portion 621 a connection is provided, particularly a pin 622, which is attachable in the U-shaped channel 614. After mounting, the transparent hollow tube 620 is clamped between the inner side of the cover 601 and the outer side of the profiles 607, 608. This prevents dirt and the like from contaminating the LED strip 603 or the space underneath via the cavity 602, which would adversely affect the light intensity. The hollow tube 620 is also advantageous over a non-hollow tube because the hollow tube 620 decreases the light intensity of the LED strip 603 less. On the other hand, although the diffuser holder 614 is located at a certain distance from the cavity 602, the plate portion 621 allows the hollow tube 620 (which mainly provides the light diffusion) to surface at the cavity 602, especially the top. In this way, there is less influence of the colour of the cover 601 and/or the corner piece 600 on the colour of the light radiated by the LED strip 603.

[0348] Because the LED strip 603 is bent at its start portion 603c towards the inner side of the corner piece 600, a cavity 615 (shown in Figure 15A) in the start profile 607 is interrupted, particularly the U-shaped channel 613, or on at least the inner side wall thereof. The cavity 615 is such that the U-shaped channel 613 has a length less than, particularly less than 95%, more particularly less than 90%, and particularly greater than 50%, more particularly greater than 70%, most particularly greater than 80%, of the length of the start profile 607. At the end profile 608, the U- shaped channel 613 is not interrupted so that the LED strip 603 is maximally attached to the end profile 608.

[0349] As already described above, the LED strips 603 are preferably already placed in advance in the beams 3, 4 so that, during construction of the terrace canopy 1, it is only necessary to place the end portions 603c, 603d of the LED strips 603 in opposite corner pieces 600, particularly in the U-shaped channels 613 thereof. All that remains is to bend the start portion 603c of the LED strip 603 towards the inner side of the corner piece 600 so that the power supply can be connected to the first end 603a of the LED strip.

[0350] In the illustrated embodiment, use is made of LED strips embedded in U-shaped channels so that the LED strips provide illumination on their short side (i.e., their bottom side in the illustrated embodiment). However, other types of LED strips are also known to the person skilled in the art, namely LED strips that provide illumination on their long side (i.e., their front). The back of such LED strips is then typically self-adhesive. It is to be understood that both types of LED strips can be used in the present invention.

[0351] Although certain aspects of the present invention have been described with respect to specific embodiments, it is clear that these aspects may be implemented in other forms within the scope of protection as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. Terrace canopy (1) comprising at least one of the following features: a) a beam (3; 5) which has an inner side and an outer side and comprises a gutter part (11; 13) that, in its cross-section, is provided with an internal cavity (27) for draining precipitation incident on the terrace canopy (1) to an end face of the beam, which cavity is formed by an upper wall (200; 300), a lower wall (210; 310), an outer side wall (206; 306) and an inner side wall (211 ; 311); and a space (30) for holding one of a plurality of functionally different profiles, which space is located below the cavity and is formed by an upper wall (210; 310), an outer side wall (209; 309), and an inner side wall (212; 312), wherein the gutter part is integrally formed and wherein said space is open at its bottom; b) a support pillar (70) provided with a cavity (75) for draining precipitation incident on the terrace canopy towards a ground surface; at least two beams (3, 4, 5), each of which is provided with an inner gutter (27) for draining precipitation incident on the terrace canopy to an end face of the beam; and a headboard (60) fixedly attached to the end face of said at least two beams, wherein the terrace canopy further comprises a corner connection element (43) fixedly attached to the support pillar and to the head boards at the end face of the beams; c) a column (2) constructed of a first set of profiles, the first set comprising a core profile (70) wherein at least one side (71) of the core profile is provided with at least one mounting means (77), and at least one cover profile (78), attachable to a side of the core profile by means of the mounting means on that side, with each cover profile forming the entire visible outer side of the column after attachment to the core profile; d) a beam (3; 5) constructed of a second set of profiles, the second set comprising a beam profile (12), the beam profile having an upright wall (100) and a first connection means (108), the second set further comprising a first spacer profile (16) provided with a second connection means (35) and a third connection means (416), and a second spacer profile (24; 20) different from the first spacer profile (16) and provided with said second connection means (35) and a fourth connection means (451 ; 490), wherein the first and second connection means (108, 35) are configured together for attaching one of said spacer profiles to the beam profile, the third connection means (416) being configured to attach a first beam finishing profile (14) to the first spacer profile, having an outwardly facing surface located at a first distance (d1) from said upright wall, wherein the fourth connection means (451 ; 490) is configured to attach a second beam-finishing profile (14a) to the second spacer profile, having an outwardly facing surface which is located at a second distance (d2) from said upright wall, and wherein the first distance and the second distance are different; e) a roof device provided with at least two beams (3, 4) forming angles relative to each other, each having an inner side and an outer side, a corner piece (600) positioned between said beams (3, 4), which corner piece (600) has an inner side and an outer side, and an LED-strip lighting that extends substantially continuously across the outer side of said corner piece (600) and across the outer side of at least a part of each of said beams (3, 4); f) a beam (3; 5), the beam having a top side, a bottom side, an inner side and an outer side and, in its cross-section, is provided with a screen cavity (25), configured to hold a screen roll, and a U-shaped space (30) on the bottom side of the beam located below the screen cavity and formed by an upper wall (210; 310), an outer side wall (209; 309) and an inner side wall (212; 312), wherein said U- shaped space is open on its bottom, said U-shaped space configured to hold a first profile (19; 19a) and a second profile (21a; 21b; 21c) different from the first profile, wherein said U-shaped space is provided with a first connection means (316; 216) and a second connection means (318; 218), configured together to hold the first profile (19; 19a), or said first connection means (316; 216) and a connection wall portion, configured together to hold the second profile (21a; 21b; 21c), wherein the connection wall portion is configured to be attached against a wall of the second profile; g) a support pillar (70) provided with a cavity (75) for draining precipitation incident on the terrace canopy towards a ground surface; at least two beams (3, 4, 5), each of which is provided with a gutter (27) for draining precipitation incident on the terrace canopy to an end face of the beam; a headboard (60) fixedly attached to the end face of said at least two beams; and a corner connection element (43) fixedly attached to the support pillar and to the headboards at the end face of the beams, wherein the corner connection element is provided with one or, preferably, a plurality of support legs (520) extending toward the support pillar (70); h) a beam (3; 5) made up of a second set of profiles, the second set comprising a beam profile (12), the beam having a top side, a bottom side, an inner side and an outer side and the set comprising a beam profile (12) having an upright inner side wall (100) and a first connection means (108), the second set further comprising: a first spacer profile (16) having a second connection means (35) and a third connection means (416); a second spacer profile (24; 20) different from the first spacer profile (16) and comprising said second connection means (35) and fourth connection means (451 ; 490), the first and second connection means (108, 35) configured together for attaching one of said spacer profiles to the beam profile; a first beam-finishing profile (14) connected to the first spacer profile by the third connection means (416), the first beam-finishing profile (14) having an outwardly facing surface located at a first distance (d1) from said upright inner side wall; and a second beam-finishing profile (14a) connected to the second spacer profile (24; 20) by the fourth connection means (451; 490), the second beam-finishing profile (14a) having an outwardly facing surface located at a second distance (d2) from said upright inner side wall, said beam being constructed of at least the beam profile (12), the first spacer profile (16) and the first beam-finishing profile (14) or of at least the beam profile (12), the second spacer profile (24; 20) and the second beam-finishing profile (14a), the first distance and the second distance being different; and/or i) a beam (3; 5), wherein the beam has a top side, a bottom side, an inner side and an outer side and comprises a base part which, in its cross-section, is provided with a screen cavity (25) configured to hold a screen roll, which screen cavity is delimited by an upright inner side wall (100) and a horizontal top wall (101 ) extending from the upright inner side wall towards the outer side of the beam; an upright outer side wall (111) extending from the end of the horizontal top wall and at the top provided with a first upper connection means (113); and an internal space (26) above the screen cavity, wherein the upright outer side wall (111), is provided with a first connection means (112) on its outwardly facing side, and the beam is further provided with a first closure profile (15) that closes off the internal space and is provided with a first complementary connection means (404), the first closure profile (15) being connected to the base part (12) by connecting its first complementary connection means to the first upper connection means; or a wall profile (20) and a second closing profile (15a), wherein the wall profile (20) is located on the outer side of the upright outer side wall and is configured to guide and/or hold a wall panel (6b; 6c; 6d) and is provided with a first complementary connection means (489), a second complementary connection means (487) and a first upper connection means (491), the wall profile (20) being connected to the base part (12) by connecting its first complementary connection means (489) to the first upper connection means (113) and by connecting its second complementary connection means to the first connection means (112), the second closure profile (15a) closing off the internal space and provided with a first complementary connection means (404), wherein the second closure profile (15a) is connected to the wall profile (20) by connecting its first complementary connection means (404) to the first upper connection means (491) part of the wall profile (20).

2. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the beam comprises a base part (12) which, in its cross-section, is provided with an upright inner side wall (100), which at the top is provided with a first upper connection means (102), particularly a female pin connection element, and is connected at the bottom to the gutter part; and a horizontal wall (101) located above the cavity and extending from the upright inner side wall (100) in the direction of the outer side of the beam, wherein the upright side wall is provided near its end with a first connection means (108), particularly at least one hook, and a second connection means.

3. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 2, characterised in that the second connection means comprises a first connecting element (109), particularly a slot, and/or a second connecting element (118), particularly a hook.

4. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the base part (12) and the gutter part (11 ; 13) are formed as separate profiles, wherein the upright inner side wall (100) of the base profile is provided at the bottom with at least one, preferably at least two, connection means (103, 105) and that the channel profile is provided with at least one, preferably at least two, corresponding connection means (203, 205; 303, 305) for connecting the base profile to the gutter profile.

5. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the base part comprises an upright outer side wall (111) which extends from the end of the horizontal wall and is provided with a second upper connection means (113) at the top, particularly a female pin connection means.

6. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 5, characterised in that the upright outer side wall (111), on its outwardly facing side, is provided with a third connection means (112), particularly a hook.

7. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that the beam is further provided with a connection profile (16) which is connected to the base part (12) by means of the first connection means (108), wherein the connection profile is provided on its outwardly facing side with a fourth connection means (416), particularly a pin connection element; and a front cover (14) connected to the base part (12) by means of the second connection means (108) and to the connection profile by means of the fourth connection means.

8. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 7, characterised in that the horizontal wall (101) is provided with a notch (110) on its bottom and wherein the connection profile is provided with an inwardly facing branch (415) that engages the notch.

9. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that the beam is further provided with a drip profile (24) that is connected to the base part (12) by means of the first connection means (108).

10. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 9, characterised in that the drip profile is provided on its lower side with a fourth connection means (451), particularly a slot, and that the beam is further provided with a front cover (14a) which is connected to the connection profile by means of the fourth connection means, the outwardly facing side of the drip profile (24) comprising a downwardly extending wall (452) located at a greater distance from the upright inner side wall (100) than the outwardly facing side of the front cover (14a).

11. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 7 to 10 when dependent on at least claim 5, characterised in that the beam further comprises a cover profile (15) which is connected to the base part (12) by means of the upper connection means (102, 113) and wherein the outwardly facing surfaces of the cover profile (15) and the front cover (14) or the drip profile (24) lie substantially in the same plane.

12. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 6, characterised in that the beam is further provided with a wall holder profile (20) which is connected to the base part (12) by means of the second upper connection means (113) and the third connection means (112).

13. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 12, characterised in that the wall holder profile (20) at its lower side is provided with a fourth connection means (490), particularly a slot, wherein the beam comprises a front cover (14a) which is connected to the wall holder profile by means of the fourth connection means, and wherein an outer side wall (498) of the wall holder profile (20) is located at a greater distance from the upright inner side wall (100) than the outwardly facing side of the front cover (14a).

14. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 13, characterised in that the wall holder profile (20) further comprises a third upper connection means (491), wherein the beam further comprises a cover section (15a) connected with the base part (12) by means of the first upper connection means (102) and with the wall holder profile (20) by means of the third upper connection means (491) and wherein the outwardly facing surfaces of the cover profile (15a) and the outer side wall of the wall holder profile (20) substantially lie in one and the same plane.

15. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterised in that the wall holder profile (20) comprises a rail (484) configured for guiding at least one wall part (6b; 6c).

16. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the gutter part (11; 13) is provided with the first lower connection means (316; 216), particularly a hook, at the lower end of the inner side wall (212; 312) of the space (30) and of a second lower connection means (317; 217), particularly a hook, at the lower end of the outer side wall (209; 309) of the space.

17. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outer side wall (209; 309) of the cavity (27) has at least two wall parts (209a, 209b; 309a, 309b) which are located in a different plane.

18. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outer side wall (209; 309) of the space (30) is provided on its inwardly facing side near the cavity (27) with a central connection means (218; 318), particularly a hook.

19. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outer side wall (206; 306) of the cavity (27) is provided with a branch (221; 321) on its outwardly facing side.

20. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the top wall (210; 310) of the space (30) is the same as the bottom wall (210; 310) of the cavity (27).

21. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the beam comprises a closure profile (19a) that is connected to the gutter portion (11 ; 13) for closing off the space (30).

22. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterised in that the beam comprises a wall holder profile (21a; 21b; 21c) that is connected to the gutter portion (11 ; 13) and is located in the space (30).

23. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 22, characterised in that the wall holder profile comprises a rail (464; 464c) configured for guiding at least one wall part (6b; 6c).

24. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the gutter part (13) is provided with an external gutter (28) located alongside the cavity (27) and provided for draining precipitation incident on the terrace canopy to the cavity, which outer gutter is formed by an upright inner side wall (214), a bottom (213) and an intermediate wall (211) separating the cavity and the outer gutter; a branch (212) extending downwardly from the bottom (213); and two connection means (215, 216), wherein a first of the two connection means (215) is located near the transition between the bottom (213) and the upright inner side wall (214) and comprises particularly a pin connection element and wherein a second of the two connection means (216) is located at an end of the branch (212) and particularly comprises a hook.

25. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 24, characterised in that the beam comprises a cover profile that is connected to the gutter part (13) by means of the two connection means (215, 216), wherein the cover profile preferably comprises one of a wall holder profile (21), preferably comprising a rail (464) configured for guiding at least one wall portion (6b; 6c), a closure profile (19b), preferably substantially L-shaped, and a lighting holder profile (10).

26. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the corner connecting element is provided with at least one passage (521), each passage connecting a gutter of a beam with the hollow of the support pillar.

27. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the corner connecting element is provided with a plurality of support legs (520) extending toward the support pillar (70), wherein each support leg is preferably formed by a rod element, particularly a hollow bar element.

28. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 27 when dependent on claim 26, characterised in that said at least two passages are provided between the support legs.

29. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 27 or 28, characterised in that said support legs are fixedly secured to the support pillar, particularly by means of fastener such as bolts, particularly, to an upper surface of the support pillar.

30. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the corner connecting element is provided with at least two side walls, wherein each headboard (60) is secured against a side wall of the corner fitting.

31. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 30, characterised in that each headboard (60) is provided with at least one bolt opening (64) and in that the corner connecting element is provided with a corresponding bolt opening (45) in each side wall, which bolt holes (45, 64) are configured to attach a headboard to the corner connection element.

32. Terrace canopy according to claim 30 or 31 , characterised in that each end wall (60) is provided with at least one hook (65) configured to hook on an upper end of each side wall of the corner connecting element for attaching a headboard on the first part.

33. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is provided with each headboard of a spout (63) which is connected to said gutter (27).

34. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the terrace canopy further comprises a drain (46).

35. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 34 when dependent on claim 26, characterised in that the outlet on its upper side is provided with at least one insertion cavity (47) that is positioned in said passage (521).

36. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 35 when dependent on claim 33, characterised in that said spout (63) is at least partially received in said insertion cavity (47).

37. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 34 to 36, characterised in that the drain comprises a down tube (49) positioned within the cavity of the support pillar (70).

38. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the corner connecting element has a substantially beam shaped part with four side walls, in which, from the corner points between the side walls, there is a support leg that extends in each case from the beam-shaped part toward the support pillar (70).

39. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the corner connecting element is integrally formed.

40. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said at least one cover profile is provided with an outer side wall (81) having an outer side (83) and an inner side (84) and at least one fastener (79) configured to cooperate with said mounting means for connecting the cover profile and the core profile.

41. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 40, characterised in that said at least one cover profile is provided with a spacer (82) between the inner side (83) and said fastener (79).

42. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 41, characterised in that the spacer (82) is formed by a wall extending between the inner side (84) of the outer side wall (81) until said fastener (79) and a predetermined length (D1; D2; D3).

43. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 42, characterised in that the wall is provided with a stop (9) which is provided in order to strike against the side (71) of the core profile (70).

44. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 40, characterised in that said fastener (79) is directly mounted on the inner side (84) of the outer side wall (81).

45. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 40 to 44, characterised in that said fastener (79) comprises a pin.

46. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said mounting means (77) comprises a mounting slot, said mounting means preferably comprising a female pin connection element.

47. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the core profile (70) has a rotational symmetry of the order of three, preferably four or higher.

48. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the core profile (70) is provided with at least four mounting means (77) and in that the first comprises a set of at least four of said cover profiles (78), wherein the four cover profiles substantially form a rectangle, after being applied to the core profile.

49. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each side (71) of the core profile is provided with at least two mounting means (77).

50. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first comprises set of at least two mutually different cover profiles (78, 78', 78a, 78c, 78d, 78e), which are designed to be on a different side of the core profile.

51. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 50, characterised in that a first cover profile (78) of said at least two mutually different cover profiles is provided with a spacer (82) between the inner side and said fastener (79), wherein for a second cover profile (78a) of said at least two mutually different cover profiles, said fastener (79), is directly attached to the inner side (84) of the outer side wall (81).

52. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said at least one cover profile is formed by a cover profile (78b) which interacts with a wall guiding profile (86).

53. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 52, characterised in that the wall guiding profile is provided with a rear wall (88) from which there extends a branch (96), whereby the rear wall (88) and the branch (96) together support against the core profile (70).

54. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 53, characterised in that the branch line (96) is provided at its end with a positioning means (89) which is configured to engage to provide a notch (31) on the core profile (70).

55. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first connection means (108), through the intermediary of a horizontal upper wall (101), is connected to said upright wall (100).

56. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second set further referred to as first beam-finishing profile (14).

57. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 56, characterised in that the first beam-finishing profile (14), a fifth connection means (36), particularly a pin, comprises configured to cooperate with said third connection means (416).

58. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 56 or 57, characterised in that the beam profile (12) comprises a sixth connection means (109), particularly a slot, and in that the first beam-finishing profile (14), a seventh fastener (37), particularly formed by an end portion of the first beam-finishing profile (14), configured to interact with said sixth fastener.

59. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second set further comprises as second beam-finishing profile (14a).

60. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 59, characterised in that the second beam-finishing profile (14a), an eighth fastener (37a), particularly formed by an end portion of the second beam-finishing profile (14a) is configured to cooperate with said fourth connection means (451 ; 490).

61. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said second spacer profile is formed by a drip profile (24).

62. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 1 to 59, characterised in that said second spacer profile is formed by a wall holder profile (20).

63. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said first spacer profile is formed by a connection profile (16).

64. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first connection means comprises at least one hook (108) and/or the second connection means comprises at least one hook (35) and/or the third connection means has a female pin connection element (416) and/or the fourth connection means (451 ; 490) comprises a slot.

65. The terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second set further comprises a support profile (70) provided to serve as the support pillar of the terrace canopy; at least one first support cover profile (78) attachable to a side (71) of the support profile, the first support cover profile having an outwardly facing surface (83) which, when the first support cover profile is attached to the support profile, located a third distance (D1) from said side (71); and a second support cover profile (78a) attachable to said side (71) of the support profile, the second support cover profile having an outwardly facing surface (83) which, when the second support cover profile is attached to the support profile, is located a fourth distance (D2) from said side (71), the third and fourth distances being different.

66. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 65, characterised in that the outwardly facing surfaces of the first support cover profile (78) and the first beam finishing profile (14) are located substantially in the same first plane and wherein the outwardly facing surfaces of the second support cover profile (78a) and the second beam-finishing profile (14a) are substantially in the same second plane.

67. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 66, characterised in that said first and second planes are different.

68. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said angle piece (600), an initial section (607) and an end profile (608) each having a beam edge, a corner edge, an interior and an exterior, wherein the beam side and the corner side are opposite each other and the inner side and the outer side are opposite each other, the inner sides of the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) together form the inner side of the corner piece (600) and with the outer side edges of the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) together form the outer side of the corner piece (600), the start profile (607) substantially connecting to a first (3) of said beams (3, 4) on its beam side, wherein the end profile (608) substantially connects to a second (4) of said beams (3, 4) on its beam side and wherein the corner edges of the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) are at least partially aligned with each other, wherein said LED strip lighting comprises a first LED strip (603) and a second LED strip (603) each comprising a start portion (603c) with a first end (603a) and an end portion (603d) with a second end (603b).

69. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 68, characterised in that the first LED strip is positioned in the start profile (607) and said first beam (3) and the second LED strip in the end profile (608) and said second beam (4), wherein the start portion (603c) of the first LED strip, near the corner side of the start profile (607), is curved such that the first end (603a) of the first LED strip is on the inner side of the corner piece (600) and the second end (603b) of the second LED strip is located on the corner side of the corner piece (600).

70. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 68, characterised in that said first LED strip is positioned in said first beam (3), the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) and the second LED strip in said second beam (4), wherein the start portion (603c) of the first LED strip, near the beam side of the end profile (608), is curved such that the first end (603a) of the first LED strip is on the inner side of the corner piece (600) and the second end (603b) of the second LED strip is located at the end of the second beam (4) that almost connects to the beam side of the end profile (608).

71. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 68, characterised in that said first LED strip is positioned in said first beam (3) and the second LED strip in the start profile (607), the end profile (608), said first beam (3) and said second beam (4), wherein the initial portion (603c) of the first LED strip is curved such that the first end (603a) of the first LED strip is on the inner side of said second beam (4) and the second end (603b) of the second LED strip is located near the curved portion of the first LED strip.

72. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 68 to 71 , characterised in that the start profile (607) is provided with an LED strip holder, from its beam side along a part of its length, in which a part of said LED strip lighting is placed, said part being smaller than its length, particularly is less than 95%, more particularly less than 90%, of its length and particularly is greater than 50%, more particularly is greater than 70%, most particularly is greater than 80% of its height.

73. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 68 to 72, characterised in that the end profile (608) is provided over its entire length with an LED strip holder in which a part of said LED strip lighting is placed.

74. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 72 or 73, characterised in that each LED strip holder is formed by a U-shaped portion (613) of the start profile (607), respectively, the end profile (608), wherein the open side of the U- shaped portion (613) is particularly directed towards the bottom of the corner piece (600).

75. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 74, characterised in that the first LED strip is positioned in the start profile (607) and said first beam (3) and the second LED strip is positioned in the end profile (608) and said second beam (4), wherein the start portion (603c) of the first LED strip, near the corner side of the start profile (607), is curved such that the first end (603a) of the first LED strip is on the inner side of the corner piece (600) and the second end (603b) of the second LED strip is on the corner side of the corner piece (600), and that the start part (603c) of the first LED strip beats at least partially against the U-shaped part (613) of the end profile (608).

76. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 72 or 73, characterised in that each LED strip container is formed by a substantially flat plate member.

77. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 68 to 76, characterised in that the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) each have a sliding wall part (611) on their inner side, which wall parts (611) together form a corner.

78. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the roof device is further provided with a cover (601) placed on the top of the corner piece (600), wherein an elongated recess (602) is provided, on the outer side of the corner piece (600), between the cover (601) and the corner piece (600).

79. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the corner piece (600) is provided with a diffuser holder located under said LED strip lighting, particularly, the roof device being further provided with at least one diffuser (604), which is at least partially supported by the diffuser holder.

80. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 79, characterised in that said diffuser (604) comprises a transparent hollow tube (620).

81. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 79, characterised in that the roof device is further provided with a cover (601) placed on the top of the corner piece (600), wherein an elongated recess (602) is present, on the outer side of the corner piece (600), between the cover (601) and the corner piece (600), and that said diffuser (604) comprises a transparent hollow tube (620) clamped between the cover (601) and the corner piece (600), particularly near said elongated recess (602).

82. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 80 or 81, characterised in that the diffuser holder is formed by a further U-shaped part (614) of the corner piece (600), the open side of the further U-shaped part (614) specifically facing the outer side of the corner piece (600).

83. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 80 to 82, characterised in that the diffuser (604) further comprises a plate portion (621) fixedly fixed in the diffuser holder, said transparent hollow tube (620) being fixedly attached to the diffuser holder at the bottom of the plate section (621).

84. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of claims 79 to 83, characterised in that said corner piece (600) comprises a start profile (607) and an end profile (608), each having a beam side, a corner side, an inner side and an outer side, wherein the beam side and the corner side are opposite each other and the inner side and the outer side are opposite each other, the inner sides of the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) together form the inner side of the corner piece (600) and with the outer side edges of the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) together form the outer side of the corner piece (600), wherein the start profile (607) substantially connects to a first (3) of said beams (3, 4) on its beam side, wherein the end profile (608) substantially connects to a second (4) of said beams (3, 4) on its beam side, and wherein the corner edges of the start profile (607) and the end profile (608) are at least partially substantially aligned with each other wherein said LED strip lighting comprises a first LED strip (603) and a second LED strip (603) each comprising a start portion (603c) with a first end (603a) and an end portion (603d) with a second end (603b), and that said at least one diffuser (604) comprises a first diffuser and a second diffuser, wherein the first diffuser is positioned in the start profile (607) and said first beam (3) and the second diffuser in the end profile (608) and said second beam (4), each diffuser (604) preferably extending the entire length of the first (3), second (4), beam and start profile (607) and end profile (608), respectively.

85. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the roof device is provided with at least four beams (3, 4) which together form a frame, wherein a corner piece (600) identical to said corner piece (600) is provided between any two angular beams (3, 4), said LED strip lighting extending substantially continuously across the outer side of each corner piece (600) and across the outer side of each of said at least four beams (3, 4).

86. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 85, characterised in that said frame is substantially rectangular.

87. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said beams (3, 4) are at least partially connected directly to each other, said corner piece (600) being formed by a portion of a first beam of said beams (3, 4) and a portion of a second beam of said beams (3, 4).

88. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 87, characterised in that the LED strip lighting comprises a first LED strip (603) and a second LED strip (603), each of which has a start part (603c) with a first end (603a) and an end part (603d) with a second end (603b), wherein the first LED strip is mainly located in a first beam of said beams (3, 4) and the second LED strip is mainly located in a second beam of said beams (3, 4), the starting portion (603c) of the first LED strip, near the end of the first beam connecting to the second beam, is curved such that the first end (603a) of the first LED strip is on the inner side of said beams (3, 4) and wherein the second end (603b) of the second LED strip is located at the end of the second beam that connects to the first beam.

89. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first coupling means is provided on the inner side wall or the outer side wall of the U-shaped space, in particular on the outer or inner facing side thereof and more particularly at the bottom end thereof, and preferably formed by a hook.

90. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second connection means is provided on the outer side wall or the inner side wall of the U-shaped space, in particular on the outer or inner facing side thereof and more particularly at the bottom end thereof, and preferably formed by a hook.

91. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the connecting wall part is provided on the inner side wall or the outer side wall of the U-shaped space.

92. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 91, characterised in that the inner side wall or outer side wall (209; 309) of the U-shaped space (30) has at least two wall parts (209a, 209b; 309a, 309b) located in are in a different plane, wherein the connecting wall part is formed by one of said wall parts.

93. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first connection means and the second connection means are each at a different are of the inner side wall and the outer side wall of the U- shaped space, and/or in that the connecting wall part has a portion forms of one of the inner side wall and the outer side wall of the U-shaped space and the first connection means is on the other of the inner side wall and the outer side wall of the U-shaped space.

94. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the U-shaped space (30) is located directly below the screen cavity (25).

95. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the beam comprises a gutter part (11 ; 13) which extends at least partially below the screen cavity (25) and is configured for the discharge of precipitation incident on the terraced roof (1) to a end face of the beam.

96. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the core profile has a cavity (75), wherein the terrace canopy comprises a water outlet positioned at least partially in the cavity of the core profile.

97. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the corner connecting a rotational symmetry which is equal to the core profile (70).

98. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first beam-finishing profile and the second beam-finishing profile are different.

99. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the upright inner side wall (100) is provided with a second upper connection means (102) at the top, wherein the first closing profile (15) and the second closing profile (15a) each having a second complementary connection means (403), wherein the first closure profile (15) is connected to the base part (12) by connecting its second complementary connection means to the second upper connection means (102) and wherein the second closure profile (15a) is connected connects to the base part (12) by its second complementary connection means (403) to the second top connection means (102).

100. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 99, characterised in that the second upper connection means (102) comprises a female pin connection element and in that the second complementary connection means comprises a male pin connection element (403).

101. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first upper connection means (113) comprises a female pin connection element and which comprises the first complementary connection means (404) of each closure profile has a male pin connection element.

102. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first upper connection means (113) and the first connection means (112) each comprises a hook element and that the first complementary connection means (489) and the second complementary connection means (487) of the wall profile each comprises a hook element.

103. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first upper connection means (113) comprises a female pin connection element and a hook element.

104. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the internal space (26) is delimited by the horizontal upper wall (101), the upright outer side wall (111) and the upright inner side wall (100a).

105. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the wall profile comprises a rail (20) for holding and guiding at least one wall panel (6b; 6c).

106. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outwardly facing surface (402) of the second closure profile (15a) and the outwardly facing surface of the outer side wall (498) of the wall profile (20) lie almost in the same plane.

107. Terrace canopy (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the beam comprises a gutter part (11; 13) which is located below the base part (12) and is configured for the discharge of precipitation incident on the terraced roof (1) to a end face of the beam.

108. Terrace canopy (1) according to claim 107, characterised in that the base part and the gutter part are formed as separate profiles, wherein the upright inner side wall (100) of the base profile (12) is provided at the bottom with at least one, preferably at least two, connection means(s) (103, 105) and that the gutter profile is provided with at least one, preferably at least two, corresponding connection means (203, 205; 303, 305) for connecting the base profile with the gutter profile.