Awning support brace
US5207255A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F10/0681
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an awning support brace for a retractable awning of the type having a remote edge supported by a plurality of retractable arms extending outwardly from a base; the stabilizer including a frame member having a pair of ends with a first pivot arrangement on one end and a second pivot arrangement on the other end, the first pivot arrangement being attachable to the remote edge and the second pivot arrangement being attachable to a secure location beneath the remote edge, the brace being arranged to minimize deflections caused by wind that would otherwise damage the base while permitting the arms to deflect in a manner to absorb forces caused by the wind.
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