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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2004
Applicant:
Robert G. Heitel, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
Inventor:
Robert G. Heitel, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
Assignee:
Girard Systems, San Clemente, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E05F 15/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A load detection system for lateral and vertical arm awnings generally includes a motorized roller with a fabric wound thereabout in a retracted position and extendable therefrom. Arms are provided for supporting the fabric in an extended position and at least one sensor is utilized for sensing strain due to extended awning loading and producing a load signal corresponding thereto. A controller is incorporated and responsive to the load signal for causing the motorized roller to retract and extend the fabric.