Lateral arm awning system and method of operation
US11428011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F9/0218
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lateral arm assembly and method of operation includes first and second articulating arms comprising first and second ends, the first ends of the articulating arms are mounted upon assembly to a support surface at separate lateral locations. The first ends each comprise separate pivoting mounting structures for forming a first pivotal connection with the first and second articulating arms. The lateral arm assembly also comprises a roller tube having spaced lateral ends supporting respective end brackets that provide a second pivotal connection to the second ends of the articulating arms. The roller tube supports a canopy coupled to a roller shaft, wherein one of the end brackets further supports a device that drives the roller shaft for furling and unfurling the canopy.
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