Retractable awning for recreational vehicle
US6619726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F10/0685
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable awning for a recreational vehicle is provided wherein the awning is stored behind a pivoting door that closes flush with the side of the recreational vehicle when the awning is not deployed over a slide-out unit. The pivoting door is adjacent the awning and the pivoting door closes flush with the side of the recreational vehicle with the awning enclosed in its side mounted compartment. With the retractable awning completely behind the plane defining the side of the recreational vehicle and protected by a locking door, the awning does not add any additional unwanted width to the recreational vehicle and is protected from unfurling during transport. An automatic locking mechanism is provided for ensuing that the door remains closed during transportation. Further, a debris clearing mechanism is preferably installed adjacent the spool which collects the retractable awning as it retracts, thereby cleaning the awning of debris prior to its withdrawal into the compartment.
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