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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2014
Lippert Components, Inc., Elkhart, IN (US);
Jeffrey K. Albrecht, Goshen, 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);
LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC., Elkhart, IN (US);
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.