Mast supported shade canopy
US7814921B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F10/0655
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shade structure having a suspended mast with a tubular body non-removably secured between at least two suspended mast support segments forming a suspended engagement. The shade structure has at least a first flange plate connecting a first mast transition segment to a first cantilever rafter and a second flange plate connecting a second mast transition segment to a second cantilever rafter. At least one column extension assembly simultaneously supports the cantilever rafters and connects each cantilever rafter to a column. A fabric canopy is disposed over and around the suspended mast and over the suspended mast support segments and cantilever rafters. Means to engage the fabric canopy is used with each cantilever rafter on a second cantilever rafter end and tensioning means secured to at least one of the cantilever rafter or the suspended mast is used for tensioning the fabric canopy.
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