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Power track awning assembly

US10576917B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by

72References

18Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Dometic Sweden AB · SE

Inventors

Brent Alan Taylor · Evansville, US
Clayton Hendry Meyers · Goshen, US
Kent A. Becker · Huntertown, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 15, 2015
Grant date	Mar 3, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 15, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE06B2009/6809
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Various embodiments of an awning roller assembly are provided. The structure provides awning hardware (28) having a powered groove (52) extending through one or more hardware components. The powered groove includes at least one track (70, 72) having electrical conductors (84, 85) therein. An accessory base (54) is provided for connection with a plurality of powered accessories (32, 34, 36, 37), including but not limited to, lights, fans or audio-video equipment. The accessory base provides electrical connection between the powered groove and the accessory to provide improved function in the outdoor living space beneath and around the awning.

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