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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2017
Filed:
May. 15, 2014
Dometic Corporation, Louisville, KY (US);
Brent Alan Taylor, Auburn, IN (US);
Clayton Hendry Meyers, Middlebury, IN (US);
Kent A. Becker, Huntertown, IN (US);
Dometic Corporation, Louisville, KY (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments of an awning roller assembly is provided. The structure provides an awning roller tube having a first end and a second end with a powered groove extending between the ends, in full or in part. The powered groove includes a plurality of tracks having at least one electrical conductor in each track. An accessory base is provided for connection with a plurality of powered accessories, including but not limited to, lights, fans or audio-video equipment. The accessory base provides electrical connection between the powered groove and the accessory to provide improved function in the outdoor living space beneath and around the awning.