Arched support assembly for fabric awning systems
US6378591B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F10/067
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An arched support assembly provides bracing of a fabric awning system and arching of the fabric awning to prevent water collection and increase headroom beneath the awning. The assembly includes an elongated arch member and a brace member that also includes a compressive element, such as a gas spring, to place the assembly under compression. To install the assembly, the arch member is seated at the wall beneath the awning and the brace member is mounted to a support structure of the awning system. The arch member and brace member are engaged at a pivotable point and are raised upwardly until the brace member and the arch member are under compression in a collinear disposition at the pivotable point. The brace member and the arch member are then fixed together
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