EP3145739A1 - Ensemble auvent à rail électrique - Google Patents

Ensemble auvent à rail électrique

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EP3145739A1
EP3145739A1 EP15793333.4A EP15793333A EP3145739A1 EP 3145739 A1 EP3145739 A1 EP 3145739A1 EP 15793333 A EP15793333 A EP 15793333A EP 3145739 A1 EP3145739 A1 EP 3145739A1
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power
awning
track
assembly
groove
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Brent Alan TAYLOR
Clayton Hendry MEYERS
Kent A. Becker
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Dometic Corp
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Dometic Corp
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • E04F10/06—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
    • E04F10/0611—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with articulated arms supporting the movable end of the blind for deployment of the blind
    • E04F10/0614—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with articulated arms supporting the movable end of the blind for deployment of the blind whereby the pivot axis of the articulation is parallel to the roller
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • E04F10/06—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
    • E04F10/0611—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with articulated arms supporting the movable end of the blind for deployment of the blind
    • E04F10/0625—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with articulated arms supporting the movable end of the blind for deployment of the blind whereby the roller is installed on the articulated arms
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • E04F10/06—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
    • E04F10/0644—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with mechanisms for unrolling or balancing the blind
    • E04F10/0659—Control systems therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • E04F10/06—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
    • E04F10/0666—Accessories
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • E04F10/06—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
    • E04F10/0692—Front bars
    • E04F10/0696—Front bars with means to attach an auxiliary screen
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • H01R25/142—Their counterparts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F10/00—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins
    • E04F10/02—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins
    • E04F10/06—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building
    • E04F10/0644—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with mechanisms for unrolling or balancing the blind
    • E04F10/0651—Sunshades, e.g. Florentine blinds or jalousies; Outside screens; Awnings or baldachins of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas ; Baldachins comprising a roller-blind with means for holding the end away from a building with mechanisms for unrolling or balancing the blind acting on the arms

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  • Present embodiments generally pertain to an awning assembly with powered service for electrical accessories. More particularly, present embodiments relate to, without limitation, a rotatable awning assembly with a power track formed in the assembly for connection of various electrically powered accessories.
  • 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.
  • the power track awning assembly comprises an awning roller tube and awning canopy which is capable of being wrapped about the awning roller tube as the awning roller tube moves between a first position and a second position, the awning roller tube having a first end and a second end, a power groove extending between the first end and the second end, at least one track having first and second conductors disposed in the power groove, an accessory base disposed in the power groove, the accessory base having a first contact in electrical
  • the power track awning assembly further comprising a third
  • the power groove may further have at least one first retainer rib for retaining the at least one track.
  • the power groove may have at least one second retainer rib for retaining a second track.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise at least one third locating rib for locating an electrical strip.
  • the at least one track may be formed of co-extruded materials wherein one of the co-extruded materials is electrically conductive.
  • the at least one track may alternatively be formed by adding the conductors to at least one track body during formation of the at least one track body.
  • the at least one track may be formed by independently forming at least one body and the conductors and subsequently joining said at least one body with said conductors.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise an opening extending into the power groove.
  • the accessory base may have a power head.
  • the power head may have a first dimension which is less than a dimension of the opening.
  • the power head may have a second dimension which is greater than a dimension of the opening.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise a powered accessory connected to the accessory base.
  • the powered accessory may be at least one of a light, a fan and a speaker.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise a rotating conductor allowing electrical wiring to pass between a fixed structure to a rotating structure of the powered awning roller assembly.
  • the power track awning assembly further comprises at least one circuit for providing power to the at least one track of the power groove.
  • the power groove may not be powered when the awning is retracted.
  • the power groove may be powered when the awning is extended.
  • a power track awning assembly [0011] According to alternative embodiments, a power track awning assembly
  • an awning roller having an awning canopy extending to an awning bar, a plurality of arms are capable of extending and retracting, the plurality of arms are mounted adjacent to the awning roller at a first end and to the awning bar at a second end, an extrusion is connected to the awning bar and having a power groove formed therein, the power groove receiving at least one track having a first conductor and a second conductor, the power groove capable of receiving an accessory base and being in electrical communication with the first and second conductors.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise wiring extending between a power source and the extrusion through the plurality of arms.
  • the extrusion having at least one retaining channel.
  • the retaining channel may be capable of mounting the extrusion to the awning bar.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise at least one control circuit.
  • a power track awning assembly comprises an awning roller tube and a canopy, the canopy connected to a roller tube at one end, a first hardware assembly and a second hardware assembly at lateral edges of the canopy. At least one of the first hardware assembly and the second hardware assembly may have a power groove, the power groove including at least one track having a first conductor and a second conductor extending through the at least one track.
  • the power groove may receive an accessory base.
  • the accessory base may be in electrical communication with the first and second conductors.
  • the accessory base may be positioned in the power groove.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise an accessory in electrical communication with said accessory base.
  • the accessory may be one of a light, a fan, an audio accessory and a video accessory.
  • the power groove may be formed on an extended arm.
  • the power groove may have a plurality of locating ribs.
  • the plurality of locating ribs may engage the at least one track.
  • the at least one track may be two tracks.
  • the power groove may be formed in one of a top arm and a base arm.
  • the hardware component may be an awning arm.
  • the awning arm may be a channel shaped structure.
  • the hardware component may be connected to an awning roller tube.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise a power-in feed cover in electrical communication with the at least one track.
  • the awning assembly may comprise a roller tube.
  • a power track awning assembly comprises an awning which is extendably and retractably supported by an awning hardware assembly comprising a plurality of arms, at least one of said arms having a power groove located thereon, at least one track having first and second conductors extending through the power groove, the power groove capable of receiving an accessory base which may be in electrical communication with the conductors.
  • a power track awning assembly comprises an awning roller tube and a canopy, the canopy connected to a roller tube at one end, a first hardware assembly and a second hardware assembly at lateral edges of the canopy, at least one of said first hardware assembly and said second hardware assembly having a power groove, the power groove including at least one track having a first conductor and a second conductor extending through the at least one track.
  • the power groove receives an accessory base.
  • the accessory base may be in electrical communication with the first and second conductors.
  • the accessory base may be positioned in the power groove.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise an accessory in electrical communication with the accessory base.
  • the accessory may be one of a light, a fan, an audio accessory and a video accessory.
  • the power groove may be formed on an extended arm.
  • the power groove may have a plurality of locating ribs.
  • the plurality of locating ribs may engage the at least one track.
  • the at least one track may be two tracks.
  • the power groove may be formed in one of a top arm and a base arm.
  • the hardware component may be an awning arm.
  • the awning arm being a channel shaped structure.
  • the hardware component may be connected to an awning roller tube.
  • the power track awning assembly may further comprise a power-in feed cover in electrical communication with the at least one track.
  • the awning assembly may comprise a roller tube.
  • a power track awning assembly comprises an awning which is extendably and retractably supported by an awning hardware assembly comprising a plurality of arms, at least one of the arms may have a power groove located thereon, at least one track having first and second conductors extending through the power groove, the power groove capable of receiving an accessory base which may be in electrical communication with the conductors.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an exemplary recreational vehicle having a power track awning assembly having various accessories located therein;
  • FIG. 2 is an isometric view of an assembled power track awning assembly
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded isometric view of the power track awning assembly
  • FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a power-in feed cover shown in FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a section view of the power track awning roller assembly
  • FIG. 5A is a detailed section view of the power track awning roller tube assembly
  • FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the first and second tracks of the assembly of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the assembled accessory base including the power head
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 7;
  • FIG. 9 is a side view of an alternate cassette awning assembly
  • FIG. 9A is a side detail view of an extrusion utilized with the cassette awning of FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 10 a side view of an exemplary wire routing through a hardware assembly
  • FIG. 11 is an exemplary control logic flow chart for use of the power track awning
  • FIG. 12 is an isometric view of an alternate embodiment of the power track awning assembly
  • FIG. 13 is an isometric view of an exemplary hardware component of an
  • FIG. 14 is an isometric view of one component of the hardware assembly of FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a section view of the exemplary hardware component having a power groove
  • FIG. 16 is a section view of FIG. 15 further comprising at least one power track; and, [0039] FIG. 17 is an additional section view of FIG. 16 further comprising an accessory base for powering an accessory disposed in the power groove.
  • the power track awning assembly is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Unless limited otherwise, the terms “connected,” “coupled,” and “mounted,” and variations thereof herein are used broadly and encompass direct and indirect connections, couplings, and mountings. In addition, the terms “connected” and “coupled” and variations thereof are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections or couplings.
  • FIGS. 1-17 variously numbered items
  • the assemblies may include an awning roller tube having a power groove extending axially between a first end and a second end of the tube, either in full or in part.
  • the power groove includes at least one track having first and second conductors which are in electrical communication with an accessory mount or base.
  • the accessory base provides electricity to each of various electrically powered accessories which may be utilized with the power track awning assembly.
  • the power track awning assembly allows for rotation of the awning tube despite the tube being rotatable between fixed ends of the assembly.
  • the power track awning assembly may include an awning bar wherein an extrusion has a power groove including at least one track and conductors for electrical communication with an accessory base powering an accessory, for example for use in a cassette-type awning.
  • a hardware assembly is provided with a power groove for powering accessories from the awning assembly hardware.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view of a recreational vehicle (RV) 10 is depicted.
  • the exemplary RV includes a drive and a transmission, not shown, as well as at least one sidewall 12 and a roof 14.
  • RV recreational vehicle
  • the term "RV” is also meant to include towable structures, sometimes called campers, homes and other stationary structures as well as boats or other marine applications for example which use canopy structures which may or may not be retractable, commercial vehicles, agricultural vehicles, horse trailers, and temporary structures such as those used at sports events, (tailgating), flea markets. All of these structures are considered to be usable with the power track awning assemblies of the present embodiments.
  • An awning assembly 20 is connected to the sidewall 12 and/or the roof 14 of the vehicle 10.
  • the awning assembly 20 may be retractable within the sidewall 12 so as to reduce the airflow interference of the assembly while the vehicle 10 is being operated.
  • the awning assembly 20 includes an awning or canopy 22 and hardware
  • the awning hardware assembly 28 is utilized, according to the instant embodiment, to connect the awning assembly 20 to the sidewall 12 of the vehicle 10.
  • the hardware assembly 28 allows for support of the canopy 22 in an extended position (shown) or in a retracted position.
  • the hardware assembly 28 also provides a pathway for wiring from a power source to the awning roller tube to power an accessory or power the awning motor.
  • the awning assembly 20 is exemplary and other variations may be utilized.
  • the roller tube assembly may be movable as shown, or may be fixed to the sidewall 12. Further, for example, according to some embodiments, a cassette style awning may be utilized.
  • the depicted awning assembly 20 further includes a power track awning
  • the awning assembly 20 which moves inwardly and outwardly with corresponding retraction or extension of the canopy 22 to provide the sheltered or shaded area beneath the awning assembly 20.
  • the awning assembly 20 may be a manually operated assembly requiring manual rotation to extend or retract the canopy 22.
  • the awning assembly 20 may be an automated system such as by electrical, air, hydraulic or other fluid power systems to cause extension or retraction of the canopy 22.
  • the power track awning assembly 30 is shown in extended position with various accessories 32 located therein.
  • the power track awning assembly 30 depicts a pair of pendant track lights 32 depending from the awning roller tube which provide illumination for the area beneath the awning assembly 20. While pendants are shown, other types of lights may be utilized and this description should not be considered limiting.
  • a fan accessory 34 is shown spaced from the pendant lights 32. The fan accessory 34 creates an air flow beneath the awning assembly 20 which aids to provide a cool feeling in the area and move air so as to reduce the amount of insects in the area beneath the awning.
  • accessories 32, 34 are merely examples and not limiting as various other accessories may be utilized such as audio-video equipment for example, wireless speakers, television 36, or the like, all of which may be powered by the power track awning assembly 30 and all of which are collectively referred to as accessories.
  • the power track awning assembly 30 is shown in isometric view removed from the awning canopy 22 (FIG. 1) and hardware assembly 28.
  • the power track awning assembly 30 includes an awning roller tube 50 having a first end 40 and a second end 42. Rotation of the roller tube 50 is provided between fixed top castings 44, 46 and bushing structures which allow for rotation of end caps 48, 49 and the roller tube 50.
  • a rotatable conductor 60 (FIG. 3) is provided at one of the first and second ends 40, 42 of the power track awning assembly 30 to provide electrical power for a power groove 52.
  • the power groove 52 extends between the first end 40 and the second end 42 of the power track awning assembly 30 and may extend continuously through the entire roller tube 50 or may extend partially between the first end 40 and the second end 42. Additionally, a single power groove 52 is depicted however, multiple grooves may be utilized in alternate embodiments. For example, multiple grooves may be used which are axially aligned. Also, multiple grooves may be used which are spaced apart circumferentially about the awning roller tube.
  • An accessory base 54 is depicted in the groove 52 and makes powered
  • the accessories may be connected to the base 54, to provide power from the groove 52 to any of the accessories for example, 32, 34, 36 (FIG. 1).
  • a power wire 41 with a connector At the first end 40 of the power track awning assembly 30 is a power wire 41 with a connector.
  • the wire 41 in the exemplary embodiment provides power to a motor which causes rotation of the roller tube 50 and end caps 48, 49.
  • a second wire 43 is depicted extending from the second top casting 46 and provides power for the power groove 52 and accessories connected to the accessory base 54.
  • the wires 41, 43 are connected to additional wiring which runs through the hardware 28 and therefore, remains substantially hidden from view and from possibility of entangling with other structures or during the use of the awning assembly 20 (FIG. 1). For example, with brief reference to FIG. 10, an exemplary routing is shown wherein the wiring is shown passing through the hardware assembly.
  • the wiring is depicted as a broken line and raised from the hardware assembly 28, but in actual use is positioned within the hardware assembly 28.
  • the hardware 28 includes a first arm 24 which mounts to a sidewall 12 of an RV 10 or fixed structure.
  • a second arm 26 is pivotally connected to the first arm 24 and a third arm 27 is pivotally connected to the second arm 26.
  • the hardware assembly 28 may further comprise a strut 29 or alternatively may comprise an adjustable arm assembly 31 which allows height adjustment of the ends of roller tube 50 and awning 22.
  • the wiring extends through the third arm 27, through the second arm 26 and to the first arm 24 where it may extend upwardly or downwardly.
  • the arms 24, 26 and 27 of the hardware assembly 28 may be closed cross-section structures or may be open or a combination thereof.
  • FIG. 3 an exploded isometric view of the power track
  • the awning tube 50 has a rod 51 with a torsion spring 53 wrapped thereabout which extends coaxially through the tube 50.
  • This torsion spring 53 serves to assist the motor in closing the canopy 22, and helps to control awning extension.
  • the rod 51 is connected to a rotating conductor 60 which extends through the end cap 49.
  • the rotating conductor 60 allows for transmission of electrical voltage and current from the fixed part of the assembly, which is the top casting 46, into the rotating portion of the assembly, including the roller tube and to the tracks 70, 72. This precludes wrapping or binding of electrical wires.
  • the end cap 49 is connected at a second end 42 of the power track awning assembly 30.
  • the first end 40 of the assembly includes the end cap 48 and top casting 44 which are connected to a motor assembly that extends into the tube 50.
  • the tube 50 is shown with the power groove 52 extending axially through the tube 50 from the first end 40 toward the second end 42.
  • the groove 52 may extend completely through the tube 50 in the axial direction or may extend partially.
  • multiple grooves 52 may be utilized in extending from a first end 40 toward a second end 42. Additionally or alternatively, multiple grooves 52 may be spaced circumferentially about the tube 50.
  • first and second tracks 70, 72 Exploded from the power groove 52 are first and second tracks 70, 72.
  • the tracks provide conductors 84, 85 (FIG. 5 A) which are engaged by the accessory base 54 to provide power to an accessory attached to the roller tube 50.
  • Two tracks 70, 72 are shown but the tracks may be formed as a single structure and located within groove 52.
  • the power groove 52 extends
  • covers 61, 63 are cosmetic in function serving to create a symmetrical appearance with the opposite cover 61, 63.
  • the other of covers 61, 63 may be a power-in feed cover which transfers power from the rotating conductor 60, and functions as a plug to power the track conductors 84, 85 within the tracks 70, 72.
  • the exemplary rotating conductor 60 is further shown and described in co-pending U.S. non-provisional patent application 14/278,036, titled “Rotatable Awning with Illumination", filed May 15, 2014 by Taylor, all of which is incorporated herewith. [0054] With reference now to FIG.
  • FIG. 4 an isometric view of a power-in feed cover 63 is shown.
  • the depicted side of the cover 63 faces the interior of the roller tube 50 (FIG. 3) and groove 52 (FIG. 3) and is positioned within the groove 52 of the awning roller tube 50.
  • the cover 63 is positioned at an end of the groove 52 adjacent to roller cap 49, for example, on one side and the tracks 70, 72 on the other side, in an axial direction.
  • the cover 63 includes a housing 64 which may be formed of various materials which are molded, cast or otherwise formed of non- conductive materials. Extending from the housing 64 is first and second cover conductors 65, 66.
  • the conductors 65, 66 define portions of a circuit which provides electrical communication between the rotating conductor 60 and the tracks 70, 72 having conductors 84, 85 therein.
  • the cover 63 functions to provide a power-in feed to the tracks 70, 72.
  • a third cover conductor 67 located on the housing 64 is a third cover conductor 67 (see also FIG. 5A) which provides a sensor for detecting the presence of accessories.
  • the conductor 67 comes in contact with third conductor strip 89 (Fig 5A). When conductor 67 comes in contact with strip 89 it completes a circuit to ground. This grounding action communicates to an awning controller or other circuit for purpose of decision making chart 200 (FIG. 11) that an accessory 32 is installed in the power groove 52.
  • the conductors 65, 66, 67 may be formed of various materials including, but not limited to, copper, brass or other electrically conductive material types.
  • FIG. 5 a section view of the power track awning assembly
  • the roller tube 50 is shown. Additionally, a plurality of axial grooves 55 are shown in the tube 50 for connection of the canopy 22 to the roller tube 50.
  • the tube 50 includes the power groove 52 formed integrally with the tube 50.
  • the tube 50 may be extruded of various materials including, but not limited to, aluminum which has lightweight but high strength characteristics.
  • first and second tracks 70, 72 within the power groove 52 are the first and second tracks 70, 72.
  • the tracks 70, 72 are retained in position by a plurality of locating ribs 74, 76.
  • the ribs 74, 76 locate the tracks in desired positions within the groove 52 and inhibit undesirable movement.
  • the first track 70 is retained by at least one first locating rib 74.
  • At least one retaining rib 76 is utilized to locate the track 72.
  • the track 72 is positioned with two retaining ribs 76, 77.
  • accessory base 54 is disposed within the groove 52.
  • the accessory base 54 includes a power head 95 which extends into the groove 52.
  • the power head 95 includes a pair of conductors 93, 94 which also engage conductors 84, 85 in the tracks 70, 72 to complete a circuit and any of the exemplary power accessories 32, 34, 36 which are mounted to the accessory base 54.
  • a conductor or electrical strip 89 As with the tracks, 70, 72, the electrical strip 89 is located with a rib 75a, adjacent to rib 75. The electrical strip 89 is engaged by a third contact 96 extending from power head 95, as well as third cover conductor 67 and provides a safety feature. According to some embodiments, the third contact 96 may be a spring contact while according to other embodiments, the contact 96 may be a solid contact. Since the canopy 22 (FIG. 1) wraps about the roller tube 50 when the assembly 20 is stowed, the accessory base 54, including any accessory, should be removed from the power groove 52 before the canopy 22 is wrapped.
  • the electrical strip 89 and third contact 96 inhibit operation of the awning motor when the accessory base 54 is disposed in the groove 52. As a result, the awning assembly 20 cannot be stowed when an accessory is located in the power groove 52, inhibiting damage to the awning assembly 20 or the accessory.
  • Each track 70, 72 has an extrusion body 71, 73 which is generally U-shaped. Extending from near one end of the U-shaped extrusion bodies 71, 73 are ribs 78, 79 and 81, 82. The extrusion bodies 71, 73 further comprise arms 80 which, when viewed in FIG. 5A, limit vertical movement by engaging the ribs 74, 76. Each of the extrusion bodies 71, 73 further defines a cavity 83 wherein conductors 84, 85 are located. The conductors 84, 85 provide power to the accessory base 54 when the base is moved to a preselected position. The extrusion bodies 71, 73 further comprise a plurality of laterally extending ribs 86, 87 which space the tracks 70, 72 from the walls of the power groove 52.
  • the instant embodiment should not be limited.
  • a single track structure may be formed which houses and separates both conductors 84, 85 and therefore such embodiment is also considered within the scope of the instant disclosure.
  • the at least one track, or two tracks 70, 72 may be formed in a plurality of manners.
  • the extrusion bodies 71, 73 may be coextruded with a metal defining the conductors 84, 85.
  • the conductors 84, 85 may be formed of copper, brass or other conductors according to the non-limiting description.
  • the extrusion bodies 71, 73 are generally non-conductive so as to insulate the conductors 84, 85 from touching other components of the groove 52 or any part of the roller tube 50.
  • the extrusion bodies 71, 73 may be formed of polymeries or plastimerics including but not limited to vinyl, polyethylene, HDPE, LDPE and like materials. It is desirable that these materials be non-conductive.
  • the conductors 84, 85 may be pre-formed and added to the extrusion bodies 71, 73 when the bodies are formed, such as by extrusion, molding, casting or other forming process.
  • the conductors 84, 85 may be joined in manual or automated fashion after the extrusion bodies 71, 73 are formed independently.
  • the tracks 70, 72 may be
  • the length may depend upon the length of the groove 52 and may extend for the entire length of the roller tube 50 or may extend some length less than the length of the roller tube 50. Additionally, more than one groove 52 may be formed in the tube 50 and therefore, more than one pair of tracks 70, 72 may be formed to be positioned in the tube 50.
  • FIG. 7 an isometric view of an accessory base 54 is depicted.
  • the base 54 comprises a flange 90 including at least one aperture 92 for connection of the accessory base 54 to an accessory, such as the accessories 32, 34, 36 previously depicted in FIG. 1.
  • the base 54 may be formed to be interchangeable with various accessories.
  • the flange 90 is shown as a square shape with two apertures 92. However, the flange 90 may be formed of various shapes corresponding to the shapes utilized for the corresponding shapes of the accessories and therefore, this depicted embodiment is not limiting. Extending through a lower surface of the flange 90 are first and second contacts 93, 94 which extend into a power head 95 and turn so as to extend outwardly from the power head 95.
  • the power head 95 has a first dimension di and a second dimension d 2 .
  • the first dimension di is less than an opening dimension in the power groove 52 so that the head may be inserted into the groove 52.
  • the second dimension d 2 extends between the first and second contacts 93, 94 and is greater than di.
  • the second dimension d 2 is greater than the opening dimension of the power groove 52 so that when rotated, the power head 95 and accessory base 54 are locked into position within the power groove 52. Further, when the rotation of the power head 95 and accessory base 54 occurs, the first and second contacts 93, 94 engage the conductors 84, 85 of the tracks 70, 72.
  • the various ribs 74, 75, 75a, 76, 77 of the power groove 52 and the extrusions 71, 73 provide a locating functionality for the tracks 70, 72 and more importantly, the conductors 84, 85 so that the contacts 93, 94 may be reliably installed into the power grooves 52 and engage the conductors 84, 85.
  • Extending from the power head 95 is a third contact 96.
  • the third contact 96 engages an electrical strip 89 (FIG. 5A) extending through the power groove 52.
  • any accessory that is installed should not be damaged due to inadvertent starting of the awning roller 50.
  • the accessory base 54 and necessarily accessory connected to the base 54, is removed and the third contact 96 disengages the electrical strip 89 (FIG. 5A)
  • the awning assembly 20 may be rotated from the extended position shown in FIG. 1 to a closed and stowed position without risk of damaging any accessories.
  • FIG. 8 an exploded isometric view of the accessory base 54 is depicted.
  • the flange 90 is exploded from the first and second contacts 93, 94.
  • the contacts 93, 94 extend through the flange structure 90 and depend outwardly so as to pass from the flange 90 and out from the power head 95.
  • the power head 95 is also shown to be formed of two pieces 95a, 95b which are fastened together and allow for ease of assembly of the right angle contacts 93, 94.
  • the third contact 96 is shown which extends from a hole in the power head cover 95b so that the spring contact 96 may engage the electrical strip 89 within the power groove 52 and complete the safety portion of the circuit previously described.
  • FIG. 9 a side isometric view of an alternate cassette awning assembly 120 is depicted.
  • cassette awnings differ from that of the previous embodiments wherein the roller about which a canopy 122 wraps is located at a fixed end of the roller assembly 130, for example against a wall of a stationary structure such as a house or commercial building or alternatively, a side wall of the RV 10 (FIG. 1).
  • the roller assembly 130 is generally fixed in the instant embodiment and at an opposite end is defined by an extending bar 131 which moves toward or away from the fixed rotating awning assembly 130.
  • a hardware assembly 128 which comprises pairs of first and second foldable arms 124, 126.
  • These arms 124, 126, defining the hardware assembly 128, provide support for the awning or canopy 122 extending from the roller assembly 130 to the bar 131.
  • the 151 is formed of an arm which may be tapered or angled relative to the bar 131 or may depend vertically, downwardly from the bar 131. According to other embodiments, the extrusion 151 may be formed to extend outwardly and generally parallel or at a slight descending angle relative to the ground.
  • the extrusion 151 may have a plurality of retaining channels 157 for either retaining portions of the awning 122 or other accessory products which may be desirably used with the cassette awning 120.
  • a power groove 152 which comprises an opening as in the previous embodiment for retaining at least one track having at least first and second conductors 184, 185.
  • the power groove 152 further comprises ribs 174, 175 and 176, 177 to retain the tracks 170, 172 in position and properly locate the tracks 170, 172 therein.
  • the tracks 170, 172 comprise bodies as previously described with ribs which also aid to locate the tracks 170, 172 within the power groove 152.
  • the tracks 170, 172 further comprise conductors 184, 185 which are engaged by an accessory base as with the previous embodiment.
  • the extrusion 151 provides a system for providing power through the awning assembly 120 and to the power groove 152 such that powered accessories may be utilized when the awning 120 is in an extended position.
  • wiring which extends between the extrusion 151 and the RV 10 (FIG. 1) or fixed structure through the hardware assembly 128. Accordingly, wiring may run through the arms 124, 126 to the bar 131 wherein the wiring may be routed from the bar 131 to the power groove 152 and through a power head (not shown) to an accessory.
  • a control logic flow chart 200 for use of the power track awning is depicted.
  • the use of the awning by itself is controlled in part by an awning switch 210 which is in electrical communication with a controller, circuit or other arrangement which allows for input and output based on preselected criteria to determine whether or not to supply power to the power track for powering an accessory 32.
  • the awning switch 210 may be a three position switch, for example with a neutral center position and first and second temporary positions meaning the switch must be held to either extend or retract the awning. The awning may also be retracted with the switch 210.
  • the awning motor 214 is powered to retract the awning at 215.
  • the power groove 52 is disabled. That is, the tracks 70, 72 are not powered.
  • the awning motor 214 rotates and causes the awning to extend 216.
  • the system 200 is continually determining whether the awning is fully retracted. A determination is made as to whether the motor amperage exceeds a preselected level. When the amperage exceeds the preselected amount, this represents a condition wherein the awning is fully extended causing the motor 214 amperage to rise above a desirable range. If the answer is no, the motor 214 continues to extend the awning. If the amperage exceeds the preselected amount 218, the motor 214 backs the roller up some amount or reverses from some preselected time period at 220. At this time, power is supplied to the track of the groove 52 at 226.
  • the power track may be enabled for operation.
  • power is provided to the power groove 52 and may be controlled by a second switch 230.
  • the second switch 230 controls power to the accessory 32. In one position, the power switch 220 may provide power to the accessory at 232. In a second position, power is not provided to the accessory at 234 but instead is available once the power switch 220 is actuated.
  • a power track awning assembly is provided. Similar to the previous embodiment, the awning assembly 20 is connected to a side wall 12 of a recreational vehicle (RV) 10. The side wall 12 is connected to a vehicle roof 14 so that the awning assemblies may be extended, as shown in the figure, or retracted.
  • the hardware assembly 328 utilizes a power groove in order to power various accessory devices as distinguished from the roller tube having the power groove in the previous embodiments.
  • the power groove of the instant embodiment may be located along various components of the hardware assembly.
  • the awning assembly 20 includes an awning or canopy 22 and first and
  • the hardware assembly 328 supports the canopy 22 in the extended position (shown) and collapses to a compact, nested stack arrangement when the awning assembly 20 is retracted for road travel or when weather conditions preclude extended use of the awning assembly 20.
  • the hardware assemblies 328 In the retracted position, the hardware assemblies 328 are generally positioned in a vertical arrangement at lateral edges of the canopy 22 and along sidewall 12 of the RV 10. In the extended position depicted, portions of the hardware assemblies 328 extend outwardly from the RV sidewall 12.
  • the hardware assembly 328 also provides a path for wiring from a power source within the RV 10 to power the awning roller tube or to power an accessory which may be utilized with the awning assembly 20, as depicted in FIG. 10 for routing power to the power groove 352 (FIG. 13).
  • the hardware assembly 328 includes a plurality of arms wherein at least one of the arms includes the power groove 352 (FIG. 14).
  • the hardware assemblies 328 form a four bar linkage comprising a first base arm 324, a second top arm 326, a third extending arm 327 and a fourth arm assembly 331 which may allow for pitch adjustment. While the present embodiment is depicted, one skilled in the art will realize that the power groove 352 may be utilized with other types of awning hardware and therefore, the instant embodiment is merely descriptive and not to be considered limiting.
  • the first base arm 324 is connected to the RV sidewall 12 and is channel- shaped having an open top which is capable of receiving a nested storage of the additional arms described in the following description of the hardware assembly.
  • the first base arm 324 may be of a length so as to receive the additional arms in a compact nested arrangement so that those additional linkage arms do not extend from the bottom end of the first base arm 324.
  • the channel shape is generally u-shaped and may have squared corners or rounded corners. Other shapes however may be utilized.
  • the first base arm 324 is straight and elongated and may be formed in various manners, including but not limited to an extrusion process.
  • the first base arm 324 may be formed of a high strength lightweight material such as aluminum or aluminum alloy, among other materials.
  • the channel shape comprises a main wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall defining the channel.
  • the channel opening is outwardly facing so that the channel may receive the additional assembly arms when the awning assembly 20 is retracted.
  • the hardware assembly 328 further comprises a second top arm 326 which is pivotally connected to the first base arm 324 and extends at a second end to a third extended arm 327.
  • the top arm 326 may also be formed of a high strength lightweight material such as aluminum alloy and may be formed in various fashions including, but not limited to, an extrusion process.
  • Extending outwardly from the first base arm 324 is the adjustable arm assembly 331 which may allow adjustment of awning pitch, and the third extended arm 327.
  • the third extended arm 327 may also be formed in various shapes including, but not limited to, a channel shape and provides for connection of various accessories such as the fan accessory 34 or a light accessory 32.
  • Other audio or audio video accessories may be utilized in addition to the accessories depicted where such accessories may or may not need electrical communication for powering the device.
  • the adjustable arm assembly 331 extends from the base arm 324 and provides the capability to raise or lower corners of the awning assembly 20 disposed away from the RV sidewall 12. This adjustment of the corners allows independent raising or lowering of either end of the roller tube 50.
  • Each adjustable arm assembly 331 includes a first member 333 (FIG. 13) and a second member 335 (FIG. 13) which slide relative to one another. Therefore, each adjustable arm assembly 331 may be adjusted to move and may be adjusted between an extended position and a collapsed position.
  • a lock or clamp may be provided to limit relative motion between the members 333, 335 when the adjustable arm assembly 331 is set at a desired configuration.
  • the locked or secure position may be engaged, for example when extended, collapsed, or any position therebetween. Additionally, the unlocked position allows for manual adjustment to a desired configuration, at which time the lock may be engaged.
  • the lock may be embodied by a lock knob, clamp, fastener-nut, latch, other movement limiting structure or combinations thereof. While an adjustment arm assembly 331 is described which is shown to have pitch adjustment capability for the awning roller tube, one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that various other adjustable functions may be provided by adjustable arm assembly. Therefore, the adjustment arm assembly 331 should not be considered solely limited to pitch adjustment.
  • the hardware assembly 328 may further comprise a strut 329 which extends between the first base arm 324 and a second top arm 326.
  • the strut 329 supports the second top arm 326 when the awning is in an extended or deployed position.
  • the strut 329 further provides damping force for example, in windy conditions or during heavy rains.
  • the strut 329 may be a gas strut, fluid strut or other suitable structure wherein the inner end of the strut 329 is connected to the base arm 324 and the outer end connects to the second top arm 326.
  • the strut 329 may be provided with pivoting joints, such as pivotable ball end joints, or other connectors so that the strut 329 pivots and may be received within the base arm 324 when the awning assembly 20 is retracted.
  • the joints or ends of the strut 329 may connect to a mounting bracket or other similar structure which is connected to the base arm 324 by various types of fasteners including, but not limited to, rivets or screws.
  • the strut 329 applies a force on the assembly 20 to provide an opposed force to any force which may be applied by water collecting on the canopy 22 or
  • the strut 329 may also allow a corner of the awning assembly 320 to lower if the adjustable arm assembly 331 is unlocked or unsecured. Alternatively, when the loading of the water or wind is gone, the strut 329 allows the awning assembly 20 to return the lowered corner into the desired position.
  • FIG. 13 an isometric detail view of the hardware 328 is depicted.
  • the hardware assembly 328 is shown in more detail to aid in understanding. While one specific embodiment is shown for purpose of description, one skilled in the art should realize that the specific hardware assembly shown is not limiting and that other assemblies may be utilized with a power groove 352 (FIG. 14) described further herein.
  • the hardware assembly 328 includes the base arm 324 which connects the assembly 328 to a building or the RV sidewall 12 (FIG. 12). Further, the base arm 324 is shaped in a channel form to receive other components of the hardware assembly 328. At the upper end of the base arm 324 is the pivotally connected second top arm 326. The second top arm 326 pivots between the extended position shown
  • the arm assembly 331 including a first member 333 and a second member 335.
  • the end of the second member 335 farthest from the base arm 324 is connected to a third extended arm 327.
  • the third extended arm 327 includes the power groove 352 (FIG. 14) wherein the accessories 32, 34, 36 (FIG. 1) may be positioned.
  • the third arm 327 is also channel shaped so that an open upper end of the arm 327 pivots toward the base arm 324 as the awning assembly 20 is retracted. As this occurs, the top arm 326 is hidden between the third arm 327 and the base arm 324.
  • the first and second members 333, 335 are slidable in an axial direction of the members relative to one another.
  • the position of the end of the power track awning assembly 30 may be varied relative to the opposite end (not shown) of the power track awning assembly 30.
  • the members 333, 335 may be retracted to vary the pitch of the power track awning assembly 30 and the canopy 22.
  • This functionality may be also provided at the opposite hardware assembly 328 so that the pitch of the canopy 22 may be changed to allow for drainage, for example, or allow of uneven deployment or retraction of the awning assembly 20.
  • the arm assembly 331 may be locked in various manners, for example a knob-lock assembly or other fastening structure.
  • FIG. 14 an isometric view of the third extended arm 327 is depicted.
  • a power groove 352 is shown formed with the extended arm 327 in the instant embodiment, as opposed to within the roller tube as in previous embodiments.
  • the extended arm 327 includes a first end 351 and a second end 353.
  • the cross- sectional shape of the arm 327 is channel-shaped having an open top 355 and side walls 356, 357 which meet at a base 359.
  • the power groove may be formed on various of the arms 324, 326, 327, 331.
  • the description of extended arms 327 is merely exemplary and should not be considered limiting.
  • the power groove 352 extends along the longitudinal length of the extended arm 327 between the first and second ends 351, 353.
  • the power groove 352 is depicted as extending the entire length between the first and second ends 351, 353 but in alternative embodiments, may extend a partial length or in still further embodiments, may extend the entire length of the extended arm 327 but be formed in a discontinuous manner so that multiple power grooves 352 are located along the arm 327.
  • the groove 352 may also be located on other components of the hardware assembly 328 or alternatively, may be located on other forms of awning assemblies for example the cassette style of FIGS 9, 9A.
  • the power groove may be added to arms 124, 126.
  • the arm 357 comprises the first side wall 356 and second side wall 357 as well as the base 359, as previously described.
  • the base 359 may be curved as depicted, or may be a substantially flat structure, according to other embodiments.
  • the first and second side walls 356, 357 may have a flat or curved surface and may also be stepped as shown.
  • the power groove 352 is comprised of a first L-shaped wall 351 and a second reverse L-shaped wall 353 providing a gap between lower most ends of the walls 351, 353 wherein a hand accessory base may be positioned.
  • the power groove 352 includes a plurality of locating ribs 374, 375, 376, 377. These locating ribs are utilized to locate and retain the first and second tracks 70, 72 (Figs. 6, 16) which may be positioned within the power groove 352.
  • the tracks 70, 72 may be formed as separate tracks or may alternatively be formed as a single track having multiple conductors as previously described.
  • the additional locating rib 375 a may be used to locate an electrical conductor strip 89 (FIG. 5A) in the same manner as previously described.
  • FIG. 16 the section view of FIG. 15 is shown with the tracks
  • the tracks 70, 72 are inserted in the power groove 352 at lateral sides and adjacent to the inner surfaces of the sidewalls 351, 353.
  • the tracks 70, 72 have a plurality of locating ribs which interact with the walls 351, 353 and the locating ribs 374, 375, 376, 377 of the power groove 352.
  • FIG. 17 an additional section view is depicted of the power groove 352 and the extended arm 327.
  • An accessory base 54 is shown disposed within the power groove 352.
  • the base 54 fits within the power groove 352 in one orientation and when rotated, for example 90 degrees, the base 54 is precluded from removal.
  • the base 54 is rotated so as to engage the conductors within the tracks 70. 72.
  • the base 54 may be used to power various accessories depicted.
  • inventive embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to each individual feature, system, article, material, kit, and/or method described herein.
  • any combination of two or more such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and/or methods, if such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and/or methods are not mutually inconsistent, is included within the inventive scope of the present disclosure.
  • a and/or B when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising" can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.
  • the phrase "at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements.
  • This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase "at least one" refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified.
  • At least one of A and B can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.

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L'invention porte, dans divers modes de réalisation, sur un ensemble rouleau d'auvent. La structure comprend un matériel d'auvent (28) comportant une rainure électrique (52) s'étendant à travers un ou plusieurs composants matériels. La rainure électrique comprend au moins un rail (70, 72) à l'intérieur duquel sont disposés des conducteurs électriques (84, 85). Une base d'accessoire (54) est agencée de sorte à permettre une connexion avec une pluralité d'accessoires alimentés (32, 34, 36, 37), comprenant non exclusivement des dispositifs d'éclairage, des ventilateurs ou un équipement audiovisuel. La base d'accessoire offre une connexion électrique entre la rainure électrique et l'accessoire afin de proposer une meilleure fonctionnalité pour l'espace de vie extérieur sous l'auvent et autour de ce dernier.
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