Water accumulation prevention systems, devices and methods for awning structures
US8256486B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F10/067
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bow system is provided for coupling between a pair of arm members of an awning structure in a mounting region located beneath an area corresponding to a leading portion of an awning sheet thereof. A bow member of the bow system is aligned generally parallel to a lead member of the awning structure and is configured to flex upwardly to elevate a portion of the awning sheet when the awning is in a deployed configuration to prevent the accumulation of water or debris thereon. The bow member may automatically flex as the awning structure moves from a retracted configuration toward the deployed configuration. Other prop devices and methods of preventing the accumulation of water or debris on awning structures using bow systems and other prop devices are also provided.
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