Patent · US Expired

Crank for adjusting awning roller spring force

US6230582A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 1998
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20744
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An awning is attached to and wound on a spring loaded roller. The roller rotates on shafts secured to shaft mounts at each end. The shaft mount is secured on the end of a support arm. A crank has a two prong engagement member that fits in a slot of the shaft mount. The shaft mount is released from the support arm and the crank is turned to adjust spring force in the roller.

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