Automatic Awning Component Device

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic awning component device, which comprises a pair of folding-unfolding units installed at an interval, wherein an awning unit is arranged between the two folding-unfolding units; the folding-unfolding unit comprises a support link, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a telescopic connecting rod and a fixing frame to be fixed on the mounting surface; the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft arranged between the two support links, and a flexible tarpaulin is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft. The automatic awning component device in the invention is installed on the corresponding mounting surface through the fixing frame, the folding-unfolding units are driven by a drive mechanism motor and a pneumatic telescoping part to realize automatic folding and unfolding. The invention has a reasonable overall structure and a high degree of automation.

Claims

1. An automatic awning component device, comprising an awning unit and folding-unfolding units positioned at two ends of the awning unit and driving the awning unit to be opened or closed when the folding-unfolding unit is folded or unfolded, is characterized in that the folding-unfolding unit comprises a support link (200), a first connecting rod (300), a second connecting rod (400), a telescopic connecting rod (500) and a fixing frame (100) positioned on the mounting surface; one end of the first connecting rod (300) is hinged with the end of the fixing frame (100), and the other end thereof is hinged with two ends of the support link (200), the telescopic connecting rod (500) is arranged between the fixing frame (100) and the first connecting rod (300), one end of the telescopic connecting rod (500) adopts sliding fit with the fixing frame, and the other end thereof is hinged with two ends of the first connecting rod (300); one end of the second connecting rod (400) is connected with the end of the support link (200), and the other end thereof is hinged with one end of the telescopic connecting rod (500) close to the first connecting rod (300); when the first connecting rod (300) rotates clockwise or counterclockwise around the hinged joint between the first connecting rod (300) and the end of the fixing frame (100), and the support link (200) can be unfolded outward or rotate to a position coinciding with the fixing frame (100); side skirt parts (1100) are arranged on the edges of two sides in the length direction of the support link (200), the first connecting rod (300) and the second connecting rod (400), so that the cross sections of the support link (200), the first connecting rod (300) and the second connecting rod (400) are arranged in U shape, and the length direction edges of the support link (200) and the first connecting rod (300) are connected with the side skirt parts (1100) in a transitional way through transition strengthening parts (1200) with arc-shaped cross sections; when the support links (200) rotate to coincide with the fixing frames (100), the side skirt parts (1100) arranged on both sides of the support link (200) are located outside the fixing frames (100).

2. An automatic awning component device according to claim 1, characterized in that a clamping part (210) with cross section arranged in an arch shape is arranged at the end of the side skirt part (1100) of the support link (200), and the inner wall of the clamping part (210) can prop against the outer surface of the fixing frame (100) when the support link (200) coincides with the fixing frame (100).

3. An automatic awning component device according to claim 1, characterized in that U-shaped slideways (110) with cross sections arranged in U shape are arranged on two sides in the length direction of the fixing frame (100), the U-shaped slideways (110) are arranged along the extension direction of the fixing frame (100), and the notches of the two U-shaped slideways (110) are arranged oppositely, the U-shaped slideways adopt sliding fit with the end of the telescopic connecting rod, limit parts (1000) are arranged in the U-shaped slideways of the fixing frame (100), and the end of the telescopic connecting rod (500) props against the limit part (1000) when the support link (200) rotate to the fully unfolded position.

4. An automatic awning component device according to claim 3, characterized in that the telescopic connecting rod (500) comprises a base segment (510) and an extension segment (520) plugged at the end of the base segment (510) in a sliding way, slideways (512) are arranged on two sides of the inner wall for the base segment (510) and adopt sliding fit with sliding flanges arranged outside the extension segment (520), and a pulley structure adopting sliding fit with the U-shaped slideways (110) of the fixing frame (100) is arranged at one end of the extension segment (520) away from the base segment (510).

5. An automatic awning component device according to claim 4, characterized in that a flat V-spring (530) is arranged at one end of the extension segment (520) extended into the base segment (510), and clamping heads are arranged at two ends of the flat V-spring (530), pass through the side wall of the extension segment (520) and are clamped with adjusting holes (511) arranged on the side of the base segment (510).

6. An automatic awning component device according to claim 1, characterized in that a pneumatic telescoping part is also arranged between the fixing frame and the first connecting rod, one end of the pneumatic telescoping part is hinged with the first connecting rod, and the other end thereof is hinged between the first connecting rod and the telescopic connecting rod of the fixing frame, so that the first connecting rod rotates around one end at which the first connecting rod is hinged with the fixing frame under the thrust of the pneumatic telescoping part.

7. An automatic awning component device according to claim 1, characterized in that the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft (800) arranged between the two support links (200), a flexible tarpaulin (900) is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft (800), the end of the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) is connected with a drive mechanism (700) arranged at the front end of the support link (200) in a driving way, and the drive mechanism (700) can drive the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) to rotate, so that the flexible tarpaulin (900) is unfolded or folded.

8. An automatic awning component device according to claim 7, characterized in that the drive mechanism (700) comprises revolving shaft connecting plates (740) arranged at the front ends of two support links (200), wherein each revolving shaft connecting plate (740) is removably connected with the corresponding end of the tarpaulin winding shaft (800); one of the revolving shaft connecting plates (740) is connected to a driving motor (710) in a driving way.

9. An automatic awning component device according to claim 8, characterized in that the driving motor (710) is connected to the revolving shaft connecting plate (740) through a self-locking drive component in a driving way, the self-locking drive component comprises a pair of drive shafts (720), a pair of mutually meshed drive gears (730) are respectively arranged on the two drive shafts (720), one drive shaft (720) is connected to an output shaft of the driving motor (710) through a worm gear mechanism in a driving way, and the other drive shaft (720) is connected to the revolving shaft connecting plate (740) in a driving way.

10. An automatic awning component device according to claim 9, characterized in that the automatic awning component device also comprises a protective housing accommodating the driving motor (710) and the self-locking drive component, the protective housing comprises an upper protective housing (750) and a lower protective housing (760) which are connected in a fastening way, and the protective housing is connected to a motor assembly connector (770), which is fixedly connected with the front end of the support link (200).

11. An automatic awning component device according to claim 2, characterized in that the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft (800) arranged between the two support links (200), a flexible tarpaulin (900) is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft (800), the end of the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) is connected with a drive mechanism (700) arranged at the front end of the support link (200) in a driving way, and the drive mechanism (700) can drive the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) to rotate, so that the flexible tarpaulin (900) is unfolded or folded.

12. An automatic awning component device according to claim 3, characterized in that the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft (800) arranged between the two support links (200), a flexible tarpaulin (900) is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft (800), the end of the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) is connected with a drive mechanism (700) arranged at the front end of the support link (200) in a driving way, and the drive mechanism (700) can drive the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) to rotate, so that the flexible tarpaulin (900) is unfolded or folded.

13. An automatic awning component device according to claim 4, characterized in that the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft (800) arranged between the two support links (200), a flexible tarpaulin (900) is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft (800), the end of the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) is connected with a drive mechanism (700) arranged at the front end of the support link (200) in a driving way, and the drive mechanism (700) can drive the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) to rotate, so that the flexible tarpaulin (900) is unfolded or folded.

14. An automatic awning component device according to claim 5, characterized in that the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft (800) arranged between the two support links (200), a flexible tarpaulin (900) is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft (800), the end of the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) is connected with a drive mechanism (700) arranged at the front end of the support link (200) in a driving way, and the drive mechanism (700) can drive the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) to rotate, so that the flexible tarpaulin (900) is unfolded or folded.

15. An automatic awning component device according to claim 6, characterized in that the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft (800) arranged between the two support links (200), a flexible tarpaulin (900) is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft (800), the end of the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) is connected with a drive mechanism (700) arranged at the front end of the support link (200) in a driving way, and the drive mechanism (700) can drive the tarpaulin winding shaft (800) to rotate, so that the flexible tarpaulin (900) is unfolded or folded.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to describe the embodiments of the invention or the technical proposal in the prior art more clearly, the drawings to be used in the description of embodiments or prior art are briefly introduced below. In all drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference signs for drawings. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not always drawn to their actual scales.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a stereogram for the folding-unfolding unit of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 2 is an unfolding stereogram of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 3 is an unfolding side view of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a folding side view of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a folding sectional view for the folding-unfolding unit of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a stereogram for the support link of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a sectional view for the support link of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 8 is a stereogram for the fixing frame of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 9 is a sectional view for the fixing frame of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 10 is an explosive view for the telescopic connecting rod of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 11 is a sectional view for the base segment of the telescopic connecting rod of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 12 is a stereogram 1 for the drive mechanism of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 13 is a stereogram 1 for the drive mechanism of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 14 is a drive diagram of an automatic awning component device provided by an embodiment. Reference signs in the drawings: fixing frame 100, U-shaped slideway 110, support link 200, clamping part 210, protective cover 220, first connecting rod 300, second connecting rod 400, telescopic connecting rod 500, base segment 510, adjusting hole 511, slideway 512, extension segment 520, mounting base 521, pulley block 522, revolving shaft 523, flat V-spring 530, pneumatic telescoping part 600, drive mechanism 700, drive motor 710, drive shaft 720, drive gear 730, revolving shaft connecting plate 740, upper protective cover 750, lower protective cover 760, motor assembly connector 770, tarpaulin winding shaft 800, flexible tarpaulin 900, limit part 1000, side skirt part 1100, transition strengthening part 1200.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0033] Here, it should be noted that the functions and methods involved in the invention are only the conventional adaptive applications of the prior art. Therefore, the improvement of the invention to the prior art substantially lies in the connection relationship between hardware, rather than the functions and methods. In other words, although the invention involves some functions and methods, the invention excludes the improvement of functions and methods. The description of functions and methods in the invention is to better describe the invention, so as to better understand it.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 13, in an embodiment, the invention provides an automatic awning component device, which comprises a pair of folding-unfolding units installed at intervals, wherein an awning unit is arranged between the two folding-unfolding units, and the folding-unfolding units can be used as the supporting pieces of the awning unit so that the awning unit is unfolded to be used as the awning. In concrete, the folding-unfolding unit comprises support links 200, a first connecting rod 300, a second connecting rod 400, a telescopic connecting rod 500 and a fixing frame 100 to be fixed on the mounting surface, one end of the first connecting rod 300 is hinged with the upper end of the fixing frame 100, and the other end thereof is hinged with two ends of the support links 200, the telescopic connecting rod 500 can extend along the extension direction and is arranged between the fixing frame 100 and the first connecting rod 300, one end of the telescopic connecting rod 500 is hinged between the two ends of the first connecting rod 300, and the other end thereof adopts sliding fit with the fixing frame 100; one end of the second connecting rod 400 is hinged between two ends of the telescopic connecting rod 500, and the other end thereof is hinged with the rear end of the support link 200; a pneumatic telescoping part 600 is also arranged between the fixing frame 100 and the first connecting rod 300, one end of the pneumatic telescoping part 600 is hinged between the fixing frame 100 of the connecting rod and the telescopic connecting rod 500, and the other end thereof is hinged between the telescopic connecting rod 500 of the fixing frame 100 and the upper end of the fixing frame 100, and the support links 200 are folded to the coinciding position with the fixing frames 100 when the pneumatic telescoping part 600 fully retracts. As aforementioned, the entire automatic awning component device is installed on the corresponding mounting surface through the fixing frames 100, the support links 200 of the folding-unfolding unit can be unfolded or folded to the fixing frames 100 through the expansion and retraction of the pneumatic telescoping part 600, the awning unit supported by the folding-unfolding unit comprises an awning revolving shaft 800 arranged between the two support links 200, a flexible tarpaulin 900 is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft 800, two ends of the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 are connected with a drive mechanism 700 arranged at the front end of the support link 200 in a driving way, and the drive mechanism 700 drive the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 to rotate, so that the flexible tarpaulin 900 is unfolded or folded.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 positioned at the front end of the support links 200 is used to expand or retract the flexible tarpaulin 900, and the end of the flexible tarpaulin 900 is fixed between two fixing frames of the mounting surface during installation; when the drive mechanism 700 drives the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 to rotate and cause the flexible tarpaulin 900 to expand, the pneumatic telescoping part 600 can automatically extend, so that the first connecting rod 300, the second connecting rod 400 and the telescopic connecting rod 500 are unfolded when sliding; after the flexible tarpaulin 900 expands, the angle between the flexible tarpaulin 900 and the mounting surface can be formed by adjusting the length of telescopic connecting rod 500, facilitating adjustment of the shielding angle at different times, so as to change the projection area of the flexible tarpaulin 900.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, when the drive mechanism 700 drives the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 to rotate reversely to retract the flexible tarpaulin 900, the first connecting rod 300, the second connecting rod 400 and the telescopic connecting rod 500 can overcome the pneumatic resistance of the pneumatic telescoping part 600 and make the support links 200 rotate to the coinciding position with the fixing frame 100 to realize complete folding, and then safety risks can be effectively avoided.

[0037] In this embodiment, rivets are preferred for the hinged connection of the support links 200, the first connecting rod 300, the second connecting rod 400, the telescopic connecting rod 500 and the fixing frame 100. Rivets are more conducive to assembly. In addition, pneumatic telescoping part 600 is air spring, which is rapidly expanded through the pneumatic driven support links 200 during use.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 7, as previously mentioned, when the support links 200 are folded, the support links 200 rotate to coincide with the fixing frames 100, so that the first connecting rod 300, the second connecting rod 500 and the telescopic connecting rod 400 are positioned between the support links 200 and the fixing frames 100. In the embodiment, in order to improve the oneness and stability after folding, side skirt parts are arranged on the edges of two sides in the length direction of the support links 200, the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400, so that the cross sections of the support links 200, the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400 are arranged in U shape, and the length direction edges of the support links 200 and the first connecting rod 300 are connected with the side skirt parts 1100 in a transitional way through transition strengthening parts 1200 with arc-shaped cross sections. When the support links rotate to coincide with the fixing frames, the side skirt parts arranged on two sides of the support links are positioned outside the fixing frames. When the support links 200 are folded to coincide with the fixing frames 100, the fixing frames 100 are positioned between the two side skirt parts 1000 of the support links 200. The side skirt parts 1100 can ensure that a space for accommodating the fixing frames 100 is formed inside the support links 200, so that the support links 200 can completely coincide with the fixing frames 100 after being folded. The transition strengthening parts 1200 can improve the overall structural strength of the support links 200 and the first connecting rod 300. Further, in the embodiment, a clamping part 210 with cross section arranged in an arch shape is arranged at the end of the side skirt part 1100 of the support link 200, and the inner wall of the clamping part 210 can prop against the outer surface of the fixing frame 100 when the support link 200 coincides with the fixing frame 100. The clamping part 210 props against the outer surface of the fixing frame 100, improving the stability of the support links 200 after folding. In the embodiment, a protective cover 220 is inserted at the rear end of the support links 200 and can cover the lower end of the fixing frame 100 to protect the support links 200 when support links 200 rotate to the folding position and coincide with the fixing frames 100.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the flexible tarpaulin 900 is required to be supported when the support links 200 are unfolded. In order to ensure the structural strength of the support links 200, the transition strengthening parts with arc-shaped cross sections are arranged between the support links 200 and the side skirt parts 1100 in the embodiment. The transition strengthening parts can improve the overall structural strength of the support links 200 and avoid damage to the support links 200.

[0040] As previously mentioned, the telescopic connecting rod 500 and the fixing frames 100 form sliding fit. When the support links 200 are folded or unfolded, the end of the telescopic connecting rod 500 is required to slide stably along the extension direction of the fixing frames 100. In the embodiment, U-shaped slideways 110 with cross sections arranged in U shape are arranged on the edges of the two sides in the length direction of the fixing frame 100, the U-shaped slideways 110 are arranged along the extension direction of the fixing frame 100, and the notches of the two U-shaped slideways 110 are arranged oppositely, and the U-shaped slideways 110 realize sliding fit with the end of the telescopic connecting rod 500. Limit parts are arranged in the U-shaped slideways of the fixing frame, and the end of the telescopic connecting rod props against the limit part when the support links rotate to the fully unfolded position.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, as previously mentioned, the telescopic connecting rod 500 is required to realize the telescopic adjustment in length and form sliding fit with the fixing frame 100. The telescopic connecting rod 500 provided in the embodiment comprises a base segment 510 and an extension segment 520 plugged at the end of the base segment 510 in a sliding way, slideways 512 are arranged on two sides of the inner wall for the base segment 510 and adopt sliding fit with sliding flanges arranged outside the extension segment 520, and a pulley structure adopting sliding fit with the U-shaped slideways 110 of the fixing frame 100 is arranged at one end of the extension segment 520 away from the base segment 510. The whole length of the telescopic connecting rod 500 can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the extension segment 520. At the same time, the sliding fit with the fixing frames 100 can be realized through the pulley structure. Further, a flat V-spring 530 is arranged at one end of the extension segment 520 extended into the base segment 510, and clamping heads are arranged at two ends of the flat V-spring 530, pass through the side wall of the extension segment 520 and are clamped with adjusting holes 511 arranged on the side of the base segment 510. When the operator adjusts the length of the telescopic connecting rod 500, the extension segment 520 can slide by pressing the clamping heads of the flat V-spring 530, so that the clamping heads of the flat V-spring 530 are clamped into different adjusting holes 511 to control the extension length of the extension segment 520. In the embodiment, the pulley mechanism comprises a mounting base 521 inserted and fixed at one end of the extension segment 520 away from the base segment 510, and a pulley block 522 is rotationally installed on two sides of the mounting base 521 through a rotating shaft 523, so that the pulley block 522 is arranged in the slideway 512 of the fixing frame 100 in a rolling way.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, the drive mechanism 700 drives the flexible tarpaulin 900 to retract or expand. The drive mechanism 700 provided in the embodiment comprises revolving shaft connecting plates rotationally arranged at the front ends of the two support links, and each revolving shaft connecting plate is removably connected with one end of the tarpaulin winding shaft 800; one revolving shaft connecting plate is connected with a driving motor 710 in a driving way, and two ends of the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 can be installed between the two support links 200 through the revolving shaft connecting plate 740; at the same time, one revolving shaft connecting plate 740 is connected with the driving motor 710 in a driving way, and the driving motor 710 can drive the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 to rotate stably. In the embodiment, the revolving shaft connecting plate 740 is connected with the tarpaulin winding shaft 800 in a plugging way for easier assembly.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, the driving motor 710 is connected with the revolving shaft connecting plate 740 through the self-locking drive component in a driving way, the self-locking drive component comprises a pair of drive shafts 720, a pair of mutually meshed drive gears 730 are respectively arranged on the two drive shafts 720, one drive shaft 720 is connected to an output shaft of the driving motor 710 through a worm gear mechanism in a driving way, and the other drive shaft 720 is connected to the revolving shaft connecting plate 740 in a driving way. The driving motor 710 can output stable power through the variable speed drive of the drive gears 730 to ensure the folding stability of the flexible tarpaulin 900. In addition, the worm gear structure can realize self-locking, which not only ensures that the extension length of the flexible tarpaulin 900 can be locked arbitrarily, but also improves the stability of the flexible tarpaulin 900 after folding or unfolding.

[0044] Because the entire device is mostly used outdoors, the embodiment also provides a protective housing for accommodating the driving motor 710 and the self-locking drive component in order to prevent damage to the drive structure, the protective housing comprises an upper protective housing 750) and a lower protective housing 760) which are connected in a fastening way, and the protective housing is connected to a motor assembly connector 770), which is fixedly connected with the front end of the support link 200). The protective housing plays a protective role to avoid the internal damage to the drive mechanism 700.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to describe the technical proposal of the invention and not to restrict it; notwithstanding the detailed description of the invention with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, the ordinary technicians in the field shall understand that they may still modify the technical proposal recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or substitute some or all of the technical features thereof equally; however, these modifications or substitutions do not make the essence of the corresponding technical proposal divorced from the scope of the technical proposal for the embodiments of the invention, and shall be covered in the scope of the claims and specification of the invention.