US1747101A - Awning - Google Patents

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Feb. 11, 1930.

w. A. BRACKEN 1,747,101

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Fatent ecl Feb. 11, 1930 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE AWNING Application filed July 18, 1928.

This invention relates to awnings, more particularly to awnings adapted for use in connection with the doors or windows of automobile bodies.

The primary object of the invention is to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, an awning of the character aforesaid, including as a part thereof, a locking block for maintaining the awning at various angles,

which may be built into the moldings for the doors or windows of automobile bodies during the construction of the latter, or which may be secured to such moldings at any time after the body has been built.

A further object of the invention is to provide an awning of the character as aforesaid, the web of which may be selectively positioned vertically or at various angles to the vertical as desired, and which may be adj usted as to exposed length in any selected position.

In the accompanying drawings in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Figure 1 is a vertical section through an automobile window frame, showing in association therewith an embodiment of my invention.

Figure is a transverse section through the embodiment shown in Figure 1, with the yoke arms positioned horizontally,

Figure 3 is an enlarged, fragmentary sectional elevation of the embodiment shown in Figure 1.

5 Figure 4 is a detailed, perspective view of the locking lug.

Figure 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary elevation of the embodiment shown in Figure 1, showing the shank of the locking lug in section.

Figure 6 is a detailed view of my improved securing plate.

Figure 7 is a perspective view thereof showing the locking fingers. in folded position.

Figure 8 is a view similar to Figure 1 il lustrating the use of my securing plate.

Figure 9 is a transverse section of the embodiment shown in Figure 8 with the yoke arms positioned horizontally.

Serial No. 293,552.

Figure 10 is a vertical section through the embodiment shown in Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a detailed,.perspective view of the locking block.

Referring now in detail to the drawings, the numeral 1 designates a window frame, equipped with a glass pane 2 of usual type, slidable within a groove 3. The frame 1 is formed with a molding 4 on each side thereof and with a top and bottom molding 5 and 6 respectively. Secured to the upper part of the frame 1 is a hanger 7 which is formed with a semi-cylindrical body portion 8 de pending below the top of the frame. Each side molding 4 provides a securing or retaining element for a locking block to be presently referred to. Journaled in the closed ends of the body portion 8 in any suitable manner is a spring controlled roller 9, upon which is adapted to be wound the web 10 of the awning.

The free end of the web 10 is secured to a yoke 11. Each of the moldings 4 is of channel formation formed in its inner face with a longitudinal opening extending for the entire length thereof, and formed in its outer face, centrally thereof, with a circular opening 13. The moldings 4 are secured in position by suitable holdfast devices 14.

Before assembling the moldings 4 upon the frame 1, a locking block 15 is secured within the channels thereof by means of suitable screws16 which extend through openings 17 formed in the locking block 15. Extending transversely through the locking block 15 is an opening 18, the wall of which is formed with a plurality of spaced notches '19, 20, 21 and 22.

Associated with the locking block 15 is a locking lug indicated generally at 23and formed with a shank 24 which is square in cross section, an annular shoulder 25 and an elongated boss 26, through which extends a. longitudinal opening 27. In the assembled relation of the locking lug 23 and locking block 15, the shank 24 extends through the opening 18 and the shoulder 25 fits flatly against the outer face of the molding 4. The locking lug 23 is secured in position by means of a washer 28, which bears against the inner face of the locking block 15, and through which extends a suitable screw 29 which engages the threaded wall of an opening formed in the shank 24.

Mounted on the end of the shank 24 is a pawl 31, which is provided with a square opening within which the end of the shank 24 is seated. The opening is of proper size to form a snug lit with the shank 24. Interposed between the pawl 31 and the shoulder 25 is a washer 32 which is formed with an elongated, rectangular opening 33. opening 33 is of proper width to loosely receive the shank 24 therethrough and is of SLlffiClBIlt length to provide a slot to permit a sliding movement to the shank 24.

The washer 32- is of substantially the same thickness as the wall of the moldings 4 and also serves as a spacer to maintain the shoulder 25 adjacent the outer face of the moldings 4 and to maintain the pawl 31 adjacent the inner face of the moldings 4 within the channels of the moldings. The pawl 31 is formed with a tooth 34 which is similar in contour to the notches 19, 20, :21 and 22 and is intended for selective engagement with said notches. The pawl 31 and washer 32 are assembled on the shank with the tooth 34 parallel with the opening 33 lengthwise thereof. The tooth 34 is of substantially the same length as the difference between the length and width of the opening The yoke 11 is connected with the locking lug 23 by inserting the ends of the yoke arms 35 through the openings 27 of the elongated bosses 26 of the lugs 23. The yokearms 35 slide freely through the openings 27 and may be secured against sliding at any position desired by means of suitable set screws 36. In the assembled relation of the yoke 11 and locking lugs 23, the yoke arms 35 extend in parallel relation to the openings 33 and teeth 34.

In Figures 6 to 10, the securing element for the locking block is in the form of a plate 37 which permits my improved locking block to be secured to the window or door frame of an automobile body. The plate 37 comprises an elongated body portion 37 formed with a pair of transversely extending,

apertured fingers 38. The body portion 37- is formed with a pair of elongated slots 39 for the passage therethrough of suit able holdfast devices 40 for securing the plate to the frame. The slots 39 provide for the vertical adjustment of the plate 37 to permit the locking block 15 to be positioned centrally of the side of the frame. After assembling the locking block 15 and locking lug 23 on the fingers 38, the fingers are bent to extend parallel to the body portion in spaced relation thereto, as clearly shown in Figure 9.

The block 15 is secured to the fingers 38 by means of suitable screws 41 which extend through the apertured fingers 38 into threaded The engagement with the block 15. The locking lug 23 is positioned with the shank 24 ex tending through the opening 18 in the looking block 15 and is secured in position with the pawl 31 disposed within the opening 18, by means of a washer 42 which bears against the inner face of block 15 and is held in position by means of a screw A similar washer 44 is positioned between the fingers 38.

l/Vhen the awning is in operative position, an inherent force is exerted by the spring controlled roller 9 upon the web 10 and yoke arms 35 in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 1. The force on the yoke arms 35 longitudinally thereof normally forces the shank 24 to the outermost end of the opening 33, in which position the teeth 34 of the pawls 31 engage the notches in the walls 18 of the locking blocks 15 and maintain the locking lugs 23 against rotation. When it is desired to release the locking engagement between the teeth 34 and the notches in the locking blocks, an outward pull is exerted on the yoke 11, by means of which the shanks 24 of the locking lugs 23 are withdrawn to the innermost ends of the openings 33and the teeth 34 are withdrawn from engaging position with the notches.

When the securing plates 37 are employed for assembling the locking block 15 on the frame, preferably a space equal to the distance from the point of the teeth 34 to a point diametrically opposite thereof on the lug 31 is left between the opposing edges of the fingers 38 on each plate 37 This dis tance between the opposing edges of the fingers 38-permits sufficient movement to the locking lugs 23 to enable the teeth 34 to be withdrawn from engagement with the notches in the walls of the openings 18 in the locking blocks 15 with the awning disposed in any position.

By adjusting the yoke arms 35 relative to the locking lugs 23, the angle of the web 10 may be varied as desired. The adjustment of the yoke arms 35 relative to the locking lugs 23 also permits the web 10 to be positioned vertically as a blind with the lower edge of the web at anyheight desired.

It is to be understood that the form of the invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same, and that various changes in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.

WVhat I claim-is:

1. In an awning of the type including a spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, the combination of a locking block adapted to be secured to a window frame in spaced relation thereto and formed with an opening, the wall of which is provided with a plurality of notches, a locking lug having a shank rotatably extending through said opening, a pawl mounted on said shank to rotate therewith for engagement with said notches to latch said locking lug, means for connecting said looking lug with an end portion of the yoke, and means to permit sliding movement of the lug relative to the block.

2. In an awning of the type including a spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, the combination of a locking block formed with an opening, the wall of which is provided with a plurality of notches, a securing element for connecting said locking block to a window frame in spaced relation thereto, a locking lug having a shank rotatably extending through the opening of the locking block, a pawl mounted on said shank to rotate therewith for engagement with said notches to latch said locking lug, a washer mounted on said shank and within said element, and means for connecting said locking lug with an end portion of said yoke.

3. In an awning of the type including a spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, the combination of a locking block formed with an opening, the wall of which is provided with a plurality of notches, a securing element for carrying said locking block for se curing the latter to a window frame in spaced relation thereto, a locking lug having a square shank rotatably extending through the opening of the locking block, a pawl mounted on said shank to rotate therewith for engagement with said notches to latch the locking lug, a washer within said element and having an elongated, rectangular slot through which said shank extends, and means for connect ing said locking lug with an end portion of said yoke.

I 4. In an awning of the type including a spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, the combination of a locking block formed with an opening, the wall of which is provided with a plurality of notches, means for securig said locking block to a window frame in spaced relation thereto, a locking lug having a square shank rotatably extending through the opening of the locking block, a pawl mounted on said shank to rotate therewith for engagement with said notches to latch said locking lug, a washer having an elongated, rectangular slot through which said shank extends, and means for connecting said locking lug with an end portion of said yoke, the longitudinal plane of said slot being parallel to the longitudinal plane of said pawl.

5. In a rolling awning structure of that type including a spring controlled awning body shifting yoke, the combination of a securing element for connection to a window or door frame and including a pair of spaced fingers, a locking block secured to said fingers and bridging the space therebetween, said block provided with an opening having the wall thereof formed with a plurality of notches, a locking lug having a shank extended through said opening and rotatably connected to said block, a washer positioned between said fingers and through which the shank extends, said spaced fingers, washer and opening permitting of the lug sliding relative to the plate, a pawl carried by the shank and coacting with the notches to latch the lug, and means for connecting the lug to an end portion of the yoke.

6. In a rolling awning structure of that type including a spring controlled awning body shifting yoke, the combination of a securing element for connection to a window or door frame and including a pair of spaced fin ers, a locking block secured to said fingers and bridging the space therebetween, said block provided with an opening having the wall thereof formed with a plurality of notches, a locking lug for mounting on an end portion of the yoke, means for adjustably securing the lug to said end portion, said lug including a shank extending through said opening and rotatably connected to said block, a washer positioned between said fingers and through which the shank extends, said spaced fingers, washer and opening permitting of the lug sliding relative to the plate, and a pawl carried by the shank and co-acting with the notches to latch said lug against the action of the controlling spring for the awning body.

7. In combination, a securing element for connection to' a side of a window frame opening, a locking block secured thereto and provided with an opening having its wall formed with a plurality of notches, a slidable and rotatable latching lug for an arm of an awning body shifting yoke, said lug including a shank extending through said opening and rotatably connected to said block, means positioned within said element, mounted on said shank and in connection with said opening permitting of a sliding movement of the lug relative to the block, said means rotating with the shank, and a pawl carried by the shank and coacting with the notches for latching said lug from movement.

8. In combination, a securing element for connection to a side of a window frame opening, a locking block fixedly secured to said element, spaced from said side. and formed With an opening, a locking device positioned in said opening, extended from said element and rotatably connected to said block, means for connecting to the'outer' portion of said device an arm of a spring controlled awning body adjusting yoke, said device and the wall of said opening having coacting means for latching said device to the block against the action of the controlling spring of the yoke, and means mounted on said device and within said element and coacting with said opening to permit of sliding said device relative to the block to release the former.

9. In an awning of the type including a spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, a pair of locking blocks each formed with an opening, the wall of which is provided with a plurality of notches, a channel member for securing each of said locking blocks to a window frame in spaced relation thereto and having a circular opening formed through the" outer wall thereof in alignment with said" locking block openings, a pair of locking lugs each having a square shank rotatably extending through the aligned openings of a locking block and channel member, a pawl mounted on said shank to rotate therewith for engage-. ment with said notches, a washer mounted within said circular opening and having an elongated, rectangular slot through which said shank extends, the longitudinal plane of said slot being parallel to the longitudinal plane of said pawl, an elongated boss formed 011 said lug and provided with an opening eX- tending in parallel relation to the longitudinal plane of said slot to slidably receive the end portions of said yoke therethrough, and means for adjustably securing said end portions against sliding movement.

10. In an awing of the type including a spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, the combination of a locking block adapted to be secured to a window frame in spaced relation thereto and formed with an opening, said opening having its wall provided with a plurality of notches, a locking lug having a shank rotatably extending through said opening, a pawl mounted on the shank to-rotate therewith for engagement with said notches to latch said locking lug, means to permit sliding movement of the lug relative to the block, and means formed on said locking lug for connecting directly therewith an end portion of the yoke.

11. In an awning of the type including a spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, the combination of a locking block adapted to be secured to a window framein spaced relation thereto, said block being formed with an opening in spaced relation to the edges of the block, said opening having its wall formed with a plurality of notches, a locking lug having a shank rotatably extending through said opening, a pawl mounted on said shank to retate therewith for engagement with said notches to latch said locking lug, means to permit sliding movement of the locking lug relative to the block, and means for connecting said locking lug with an end portion of the yoke.

12. In an awning of the type including a. spring controlled roller having a web wound thereon and a yoke carried by the web, the combination of a locking block adapted to be secured to a window frame in spaced relation thereto and formed with an opening, said opening having its wall provided with a plurality of notches, a locking lug having a pawl positioned within the opening for engagement with said notches, means coacting with the locking lug to permit movement of the latter diametrically of the opening for disengaging the pawl from the notches, and means for connecting the locking lug with an end ortion of the yoke.

In testimony whereof, I liIlX my signature hereto.

WILLIAM A. BRACKEN.

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