US1400089A - Awning - Google Patents

Description

W. E. METZGER.

AWNING.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 12, p920.

1,400,089. Patented Dec. 13, 1921.

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T 0 all whom it may concern: v

Be it known that T, WILLIA E. Mn'rzenn, a citizen of the United States of America, residing atthe city of llutland, in the county of Rutland and State of Vermont, have invented provements in Awnings, of which the following is a specification. Y

My invention relates to awnings, particularly that type of roller-awnings having self-folding end curtains, and the object of my invention is to provide an improved methoc of constructing an awning of the type shown in a former patent issued to self and Charles A. Metzger as joint inventors, said patent bearing No. 76%,897 and dated July 12th, 190d.

The improvements consist of forming pockets in the end curtains to contain the battens, innsing resilient instead of rigid battens, in reinforcing the awning fabric? at the hinge pointswhere the battens cause un usual wear, and in so shaping the edges of the awning and end curtains where they are joined together that the corner or ridge formed by this joint, and the fabric adjacent thereto, will present a smooth, unwrinkled surface when the awning is in use.

The improvements, and the particular manner in which they are incorporated in the awning, are illustrated in the accom panying drawing, in which: Figure 1 is an end elevation of my improved awning.

' Fig. 2 is a front elevation of one end of the same.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of one of the battens holding the pockets and reinforcing strip.

Fig. 4; is a longitudinal section through one of the pockets illustrating a method of fastening the batten therein and a method of making the ridge seam.

Fig. 5 is a plan illustrating the method of shaping the end curtains.

Similar numbers refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings,-Figs. 1 and 2,

the awning fabric, 1, has its rear or upper edge fastened, in any suitable manner, to the roller, 2, upon which the awning is adapted to-be wound.

The front or lower edge of the awning is secured in the usual manner to the usual pivoted U-shaped frame, 8.

The triangular-shaped end curtains, l,

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed. March 12, race. Serial No. 365,189.

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are'folded in upon, and fastened to, the

front portion, 1, of the awning in substan tially the same manner as in the patent above referred to. The shape, however, is somewhat different inthat I now prefer to cut the edge, 5, slightly curved as illustrated in the same effect can be obtained by cutting a gore out ofthe fabric at thepoint of the fold and joining the resulting edges.

Experience has proventhat semi-rigid battens of resilient material are best adapted to give the desired smoothness to the fold in the end curtains. Therefore, I now prefer to use battens of this kind and to mount them in pockets formed in the end curtains.

.My improved method of attaching the battens to the end curtains is as follows:

A batten, 15, of proper length, is inserted through an opening, 7, in a tape, 6, and fastened tothe tape in any suitable manner, as

by the rivets, 8. The tape, 6, with the batten attached thereto is then fastened to the end curtain by being stitched along both curtain folds in, it will lie between the battenv end and the awning fabric which it will reinforceat the point where the end of the batten would normally come into contact therewith.

' By first attaching the batten to the tape forming the pocket, as before described, the head of the rivet fastening the batten will beinvisible from the opposite side of the curtain. It is evident that the pocket could be first stitched in place, the batten inserted through the opening, 7, and the end fastened in place by sewing or by riveting through not only the batten. and reinforcing piece, but the curtain fabric as well. It is also evident that instead of forming an opening, 7,

through the tape, two pieces of tape could be used, one piece forming the pocket and the other the reinforcing piece, and if so desired the end of the batten could be fastened to the reinforcing piece. This method would be practically the same as the preferred form.

Another improvement over the awning shown in the patent previously referred to is a tape, 10, and gusset, 12, stitched to the end curtains as illustrated in Fig. 1, and which are designed to strengthen the lower edge of the curtains at the point where wind strain must be resisted The cord, 11, Figs. 1 and 2, is the same cord referred to as 11 in the previous patent above referred to.

Awnings constructed as shown and de scribed wear longer, are less subject to damage from wind strains, and always present smooth, unwrinkled surfaces on both the awning proper and the end curtains.

WVhat I claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a roller-type awning having a front or body portion and self-folding triangular end curtains with battens therein, pockets formed in said end curtains and adapted to contain said battens; and reinforcing tapes, one end thereof fastened to said end curtains, the other ends fastened to said body portion so as to prevent the end of said battens from coming into contact with said body portion.

2. In a roller-type awnin having a front or body portion and self-folding triangular end curtains with battens therein,'

pockets formed in said end curtains and adapted to contain said battens; re1nforc- 1 ,aoopse ing tapes, one end thereof fastened to said end curtains, the other ends fastened to said body portion so as to prevent the end of said battens from coming into contact with said body portion; and reinforcing tapes fastened at the lower edge of said end ourtains and adapted to reinforce said lower edge.

3. In a roller-type awning, a front or body portion having a gore cut from each end thereof; triangular end curtains, one edge thereof being gored, said gored edges adapted to be joined to the gored ends of said body portion; pockets formed in said end curtains and adapted to contain battens; semi-rigid resilient battens in said pockets; and reinforcing strips, one end thereof fastened to said end curtains and the other ends fastened to said body portion so as to prevent the ends of said battens from coming into contact with said body portion.

at. In an awning, the combination of a body portion; a roller for winding up the same; triangular-shaped end curtains, each secured at one edge to the body portion and each having a permanent fold upon the body portion adjacent the roller; pockets formed in said end curtains at right angles to the edge of said body portion; semi-rigid resilient battens in said pockets; and reinforcing pieces fastened to said end curtains and said body portion and adapted to prevent the ends of said battens from corning into contact with said body portion, all substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have af xed my signature.

WILLIAM E. METZGEY.

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