US2117320A - Awning - Google Patents

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May 17, 1938. Q H W EY 2,117,320

Filed Jan. 5, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet l Patented May 17, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 10 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in awnings.

One object of the invention is to produce an improved awning composed of overlapping slats for providing for a circulation of air therethrough, as well as, preventing the forming of air pockets in said awning, thereby avoiding the storing of heat and radiating the same into the building.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved awning of the permanent type which may remain in place regardless of seasonal changes.

A particular object of the invention is to provide an awning composed of slats which are so constructed as to collect snow or rain water and lead the same down and off the lower ends of the slats, thereby preventing the said water from passing or being blown through the awning. 2 Still another object of the invention is to provide an improved awning composed of slats which are formed with grooves on their undersurfaces for collecting and leading down the slats any water which may escape or be blown to the undersides of the slats, whereby the water is prevented from passing through the awning.

A further object of the invention is to provide an awning having the end sections hinged thereto, the hinges being so constructed that the end sections may be swung back fiat against the main portion of the awning thus providing a compact arrangement, whereby the awnings may be easily stacked or stored.

A construction designed to carry out the invention will be hereinafter described, together with other features of the invention.

The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of the following specification and by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which an example of the invention is shown, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an awning mounted over a window and constructed in accordance with the invention,

Figure 2 is a plan view of the awning shown in Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a transverse vertical sectional'view taken on theline 3-3 of Figure 2, Figure 4 is an enlarged horizontalv cross-sec tional view taken on the line 4,-4 of Figure 3,

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 5-5' of Figure 3, and showing the end sections swung inwardly in dotted lines,

Figure 6 is a transverse vertical sectional view taken on the line 66 of Figure 2 and showing the hinge members,

Figure '7 is perspective view of one of the hinge members,

Figure 8 is a detail of the hanger and the hook, and

Figure 9 is an enlarged horizontal cross-sectional view of one of the slats.

In the drawings the numeral l0 designates the front section of an awning on each end of which is hinged a triangular shaped end section II. The front section In is composed of a plurality of inclined upper or top slats I2, which are mounted on the upper sides of transversely extending, supporting and spacing bars l3. These slats are spaced a substantial distance apart and are constructed of comparatively thin wood or metal strips, which have their upper or outer surfaces formed with longitudinal valleys M extending throughout the entire lengths of the slats. These valleys are concaved in cross-section and are cut in the upper surface of each slat, contiguous to the edges thereof, and on each side of the longitudinal center of said slat, as is shown best in rFigures 1, 4 and 9. The valleys act to collect and conduct rain and snow water down the inclined slats to the lower ends thereof. It is pointed out that the greater portion of the water is thus prevented from flowing or being blown around on the side edges of the slats to the undersides thereof. Thus, it will be seen that the water will not penetrate or pass through the awnings.

The undersides or bottoms of the slats are provided with narrow longitudinal drain grooves 15, which extend the entire length of the slats adjacent to the edges thereof. These grooves collect and conduct any water which escapes from or is not caught by the valleys Hi. It is pointed out that together the valleys and the grooves [5 con duct the water down the slats, thereby preventing the water from being blown or running between the slats and thus through the awning.

A plurality of inclined lower or bottom slats 16, substantially the same as the slats l2, are mounted on the opposite or undersides of the supporting bars 13. The slats l6 are spaced a substantial distance apart and are so positioned as to relatively overlap the upper slats and obstruct the spaces between said upper slats l2. Thus, it will be seen that the slats i6, being constructed the same as the slats l2 and overlapping said slats 12, will collect and conduct any water which has passed between the slats l2, down and on of their lower ends. The spacing of the relation of the slats is such that the rays of the sun will not pass directly through the awning.

It is pointed out that, while water cannot pass through the awning or the sun rays shine therethrough, ample light rays can penetrate the awning and air will readily circulate therethrough. This circulation of air through the awning overcomes a very objectionable feature of the canvas or imperforate type of awnings now in common use, which is the pocketing or collection of air within the awning. The air thus held will become more or less heated from the sun rays and stagnates so that more or less heat is radiated through the window into the building. In applicants awning such an air pocket could not be formed and the circulation of air through the awning will carry a large portion of the heat from beneath the awning. It is also pointed out that in case the upper sash is lowered to cause a draft across the ceiling of the room, there will be no pocket of heated air to be drawn into the room. Thus, it will be seen that the air can be pulled directly through the awning and not up the inside of the awning.

Each end section If is composed of supporting bars l1, one of which extends at an upwardly diverging angle to the other Figure 6). A plu rality of vertically extending side slats l8, similar to the slats l2, are fastened to the outer sides of the bars l1 and are spaced apart the same as the upper slats I2,

The upper ends of the slats ii are beveled to conform to the inclination of the front section If].

These end sections H are connected to the front section by U-shaped hinge members 19. A

pair of these members are mounted on the front side of each upwardly inclined bar I"! and extend inwardly therefrom The members are pivotally connected to the supporting bars l3 by a pin 20. Each member is provided with a recessed or cutout portion 2i for swinging around the edge of one of the rear slats Hi. This will permit the end sections to be swung back flat against the underside of the front section, as is shown in dotted lines in Figure 5. With the awning in this position, the same may be swung to lie flat against the wall, or, if desired, may be taken down and stacked to be stored.

For the attachment of the awning to a building, an angular hanger 22 is provided (Figure 8) and is suitably fastened to the building. The lower end of the hanger is formed with an offset eye 23. A transversely extending hanger bar 24 is disposed between the upper and lower slats I2 and 16 at the upper ends of said slats. A book 25 is provided with an offset ear 26 at one end and av curved tapering bill 21 at the other end for fitting in the eye 23 of the hanger 22. The rear end of the horizontal supporting bar I! (Figure 3) is provided with an angular bracket 29 for fastening to the building and for holding the awning steady and the end sections in place.

While I have shown and described the awning, as provided with two rows of slats in the front section and a single row in the end sections, it is to be understood that the awning may be constructed in various ways.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. An awning comprising, transverse supports, upper spaced slats fastened to the upper sides'of the supports, lower spaced slats fastened to the underside of said supports, the lower slats relatively overlapping the upper slats, whereby air may freely circulate between said upper and lower slats, while the direct passage of water is prevented, said upper slats having water conductors extending down their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow Water down said slats, supporting bars hinged at the ends of said transverse supports, other spaced slats fastened to said supporting bars, said other spaced slats having water conductors extending down their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats.

2. A hinge for an awning having end sections comprising, a U shaped body having a cut-out portion therein, means for attaching the body to the end sections of the awning, horizontal ears on the body, and means for attaching the ears to the awning so that the end sections may be swung to lie flat against the awning.

3. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality of slats, end-sections, and binge members connecting the end sections to the front sections, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its other whereby each end section may be either swung to a position at right angles to the front section or swung to lie flat against said front section.

4. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality of slats, end sections, and hinge members connecting the end sections to the front sections, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one of the end sections, whereby each end section may be either swung to a position at right angles to the front section or swung to lie fiat against said front section, the.

angularity of each hinge member causing one edge of said member to abut the end of the front section when the end section is at a right angle to said front section, whereby the hinge members brace said end members in this position.

5. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality of inclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided with conductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats and preventing the same from passing between said slats, means for holding said slats in position, end sections, and hinge members connecting the end sections to the front section, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one of the end sections, whereby each end section may be either swung to a position at right angles to the front sectionor swung to lie flat against said front section.

6. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality of inclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided with conductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats and preventing the same from passing between said slats, said slats having grooves on their undersides for carrying rain and snow water down the undersides of the slats which passes between the slats, means for holding said slats in position, end sections, and hinge members connecting the end sections to the front section, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one of the end sec end fixed to one of the end sections,

'I. An awning comprising: a plurality of in clined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided with conductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats and preventing the same from passing between said slats, means for holding said-slats in position, end sections on each side of the slats, each end section including a plurality of supporting bars hinged to the holding means, and other spaced slats fastened to the supporting bars, said latter slats having water conductors extending down their upper surfaces for carrying water down said slats.

8. An awning comprising, a front section including transverse supports, upper spaced slats fastened to the upper sides of the supports, lower spaced slats fastened to the undersides of said supports, the lower slats relatively ovrlapping the upper slats, whereby air may freely circulate between said upper and lower slats, while the direct passage of water is prevented, said slats having water conductors extending down their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats, also having grooves extending longitudinally along their undersides for conducting water down said slats, end sections, and hinge members connecting the end sections to the front section, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one of the end sections, whereby each end section may be either swung to a position at right angles to the front section or swung to lie fiat against said front section,

9. An awning comprising, a front section including a plurality of inclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided with conductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats and preventing the same from passing between said sluts, means for holding said slats in position. end sections, and hinge members connecting the end sections to the front section, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one of the endsections, whereby each end section may be either swung to a position at right angles to the front section or swung to lie fiat against said front section, the angularity of each hinge member causing one edge of said member to abut the end of the front section when the end section is at a right angle to said front section, whereby the hinge members brace said end members in this posi tion.

10. An awning comprising. a front section including a plurality of inclined relatively overlapping and spaced slats provided with conductors on their upper surfaces for carrying rain and snow water down said slats and preventing the, same from passing between said slats, said slats having grooves on their undersides for carrying rain and snow water down the undersides of the slats which passes between the slats, means for holding said slats in position, end sections, and hinge members connecting the end sections to the front sections, each hinge member being substantially right angular in shape and having one end pivotally secured to the front section and its other end fixed to one of the end sections, whereby each end section may be either swung to a position at right angles to the front section or swung to lie flat against said front section, the angularity of each hinge member causing one edge of said member to abut the end of the front section when the end section is at a right angle to said front section, whereby .the hinge members brace said end members in this position.

ORRIN E. HAWLEY.

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