Christopher D Greer

US Patent:

20150176285, Jun 25, 2015

Filed:

Oct 29, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/527234

Inventors:

- Elkhart IN, US
Zachery B. NELSON - Elkhart IN, US
Andrew J. PAPCZYNSKI - Middlebury IN, US
Brian M. WORTHMAN - Goshen IN, US
Michael J. FIWEK - Plymouth IN, US
David G. SKINNER - Elkhart IN, US
Christopher S. GREER - Syracuse IN, US

International Classification:

E04F 10/06

Abstract:

A retractable awning system includes an awning and a support structure therefor. The support structure includes a base and first, second, and third support arms. The awning is attached to a roller connected to the third support arm and to another structure. A telescopic actuator coupled to the first and second support arms is configured to bias the first, second, and third support arms to a deployed state. The awning may be wound onto the roller. Tension in the awning resulting from the rolling process causes the support structure to transition to a collapsed position.