A building component has first and second parallel and spaced apart edges, a first panel portion and first and second members. The first and second members are located on the same side of the first panel portion. The members extend along the first and second edges. A second panel portion is demountably connected to the first panel portion in a face to face relationship. This creates a plurality of cavities within the building component. A plurality of holes is formed in the component to enable passage of services such as electricity, gas and water through the component.

A building component has first and second parallel and spaced apart edges, a first panel portion and first and second members. The first and second members are located on the same side of the first panel portion. The members extend along the first and second edges. A second panel portion is demountably connected to the first panel portion in a face to face relationship. This creates a plurality of cavities within the building component. A plurality of holes is formed in the component to enable passage of services such as electricity, gas and water through the component.

Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for solar awnings or canopies that include rigid solar modules, for example photovoltaic cells or panels. The awnings have solar modules or panels stacked together substantially vertically (e.g., each module is oriented vertically with respect to the next module). The solar modules in the stack are interconnected to each other, such that each solar module is connected electrically and mechanically to adjacent solar modules. The first solar module in the stack of modules is fixed to one end of the base of the awning. The base of the awning is typically mounted to a building, vehicle, mobile home, or other appropriate structure. The last solar module in the stack is attached to a lead arm of the awning. The lead arm moves back and forth (e.g., away and toward) from the base of the awning to enable the expansion or retraction of the awning.

The present invention discloses an assembly structure for a tent and a variously expandable outdoor tent. The assembly structure includes stand columns (1) and ring beams (2), where the stand column (1) and the ring beam (2) are each provided with an assembly slot (4), and the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2) can be assembled by using first connection components to form a tent frame (7); further includes a canopy (3) configured to be cooperatively mounted with the tent frame (7), where the tent frame (7) includes at least one tent frame unit (71), and a single canopy (3) is cooperatively disposed in a single tent frame unit (71); and further includes at least one expansion unit (8), where the expansion unit (8) is cooperatively mounted with an assembly slot (4) by using a third connection component (9). In the present invention, the assembly slot (4) structures are optimally designed, and are combined on the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2). In addition, by using different connection components and cooperation relationships with the assembly slots (4), the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2) can be combined and mounted quickly, the ring beam (2) components can also be docked and mounted, and different expansion units (8) can be combined and mounted, to assemble tents with different functions.

The present invention discloses an assembly structure for a tent and a variously expandable outdoor tent. The assembly structure includes stand columns (1) and ring beams (2), where the stand column (1) and the ring beam (2) are each provided with an assembly slot (4), and the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2) can be assembled by using first connection components to form a tent frame (7); further includes a canopy (3) configured to be cooperatively mounted with the tent frame (7), where the tent frame (7) includes at least one tent frame unit (71), and a single canopy (3) is cooperatively disposed in a single tent frame unit (71); and further includes at least one expansion unit (8), where the expansion unit (8) is cooperatively mounted with an assembly slot (4) by using a third connection component (9). In the present invention, the assembly slot (4) structures are optimally designed, and are combined on the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2). In addition, by using different connection components and cooperation relationships with the assembly slots (4), the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2) can be combined and mounted quickly, the ring beam (2) components can also be docked and mounted, and different expansion units (8) can be combined and mounted, to assemble tents with different functions.

A modular framework having a plurality of elongate structural members interconnected by brackets is provided. Each of the brackets includes at least one tubular socket to receive a structural member, and an array of holes is provided on a face of the socket to permit connection of an attachment to the bracket to support ancillary components.

A modular framework having a plurality of elongate structural members interconnected by brackets is provided. Each of the brackets includes at least one tubular socket to receive a structural member, and an array of holes is provided on a face of the socket to permit connection of an attachment to the bracket to support ancillary components.

A framework for modular furniture comprises a plurality of structural members interconnected by brackets. The brackets include at least one tubular socket to receive a respective one of the structural members. The sockets have at least one planar face, and an array of holes on the planar face of the socket to permit connection of an attachment to the bracket to support ancillary components. The array of holes is arranged as two parallel rows spaced apart to define a grid.

Outdoor structures and clips for attaching objects to frame members of outdoor structures are provided. A frame member includes a channel having an opening defined between two flanges having a flange thickness. A clip for attaching an object to the frame member includes a head sized to be received in the channel of the frame member via the opening and frictionally engaged with the channel upon rotation of the head when the head is received in the channel. The clip includes a body attached to the head and configured to engage with the object. The head and the body of the clip define a gap therebetween for receiving the flanges when the head is engaged with the channel. The gap has a gap thickness that is smaller than the flange thickness to define an interference fit between the flanges and the clip.

Outdoor structures and clips for attaching objects to frame members of outdoor structures are provided. A frame member includes a channel having an opening defined between two flanges having a flange thickness. A clip for attaching an object to the frame member includes a head sized to be received in the channel of the frame member via the opening and frictionally engaged with the channel upon rotation of the head when the head is received in the channel. The clip includes a body attached to the head and configured to engage with the object. The head and the body of the clip define a gap therebetween for receiving the flanges when the head is engaged with the channel. The gap has a gap thickness that is smaller than the flange thickness to define an interference fit between the flanges and the clip.