US2327614A

US2327614A - Awning structure

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Publication number: US2327614A
Application number: US407112A
Authority: US
Inventors: Sidney A Agee
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1941-08-16
Filing date: 1941-08-16
Publication date: 1943-08-24
Anticipated expiration: 1960-08-24

Description

Aug. 24, 1943. s. A. AGEE AWNING STRUCTURE Filed Au 16, 1941 gS/DNEY A. AGEE INVENTOR M 44 ATTORNEY Patented Aug. 24, 1943 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE AWNING STRUCTURE Sidney A. Agee, Fort Worth, Tex. Application August 16, 1941, Serial No. 407,112

6 Claims.

This invention relates to awnings and it has particular reference to the type of awning comprised of a dual arrangement of spaced slats disposed on a vertical or semi-vertical plane, each arrangements of slats being spaced apart to permit the circulation of air therethrough yet staggeredly arranged so that one of the arrangements of parallel slats is ofiset with respect to the other although on parallel planes, and the principal object of the invention resides in the provision of an awning structure of the character described formed with an angular top and vertically depending sides, the latter shaped to conform to the angular arrangement of the said top, and providing means whereby the top can be curved either inwardly or outwardly longitudinally of the said slats.

Another object of the invention resides in the provision of a detachable assembly providing for the detachable association of the several members whereby the awning can be dismantled for the purpose of transportation, storage, cleaning, painting, or the like, obviating the necessity of removing screws, bolts, and other retaining de- VlCeS.

An important object of the invention is manifest in the provision of simple means at the top and bottom of the top of the awning structure afiording an arrangement whereby the said top can be readily and conveniently secured to the sides of the said structure without the use of tools, or other instruments, yet securely fastening the assembly together against the hazards 'of the elements.

Broadly, the invention seeks to comprehend the provision of a ventilated awning structure capable of shedding water and preventing the infiltration of sunshine and wind directly into a window or door to which the same is applied yet affording suitable ventilation, permitting air to circulate between the arrangement of slats forming the structure and to afiord a convenient and simple means of detachably assembling the top and sides of the awning resulting in a saving of time and expense attendant upon the installation and removal of the assembly.

While the foregoing objects are paramount, other and lesser objects will become manifest as the description proceeds taken in connection with the appended drawing wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective illustration of the invention from the rear showing the details of construction and particularly illustrating the detachable connection between the top and sides.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the awning structure showing the top curved inwardly.

Figure 3 is another side elevational view of the invention illustrating the top curved outwardly, and

Figure 4 is a fragmentary detailed view of the upper receptacles for the upper ends of the side members by which the top is detachably connected thereto.

Others have designed awnings composed of angularly positioned tops with depending sides conformable to the angular arrangement of the said top and arrangements of staggeredly spaced slats have been employed in such structures to provide ventilated sun and water shades for building openings but heretofore such structures have been provided with straight tops without the graceful and attractive curves capable of being embodied in the top structure, such as the designs illustrated in Figures 2 and 3.

Moreover, such awning structures which are known to the art are not provided with the detachable features herein described whereby the top and side members can be dismantled Without the removal of screws, nails, and other securing devices.

The invention, therefore, primarily consists of a top member I comprised of top and bottom cross members 2 and 3, as illustrated in Figure 1, to which the ends of a plurality of parallel arranged slats 4 are attached. The lower ends of the slats 4 extendbeyond the lower cross piece 3, as illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3,

providing an cave and enhancing the appearance of the structure.

Intermediate the cross members 2 and 3 the slats 4 are fixed to a plurality of battens 5 which, together with the members 2 and 3, space the slats 4 from the plurality of slats 6 also arranged in parallel relationship beneath the slats 4 but which are ofiset with respect to the latter so that the parallel spaces between the slats 4 are covered by the slats 6. This arrangement provides for a suitable ventilation between the slats yet prevents the infiltration of sunlight and water therethrough. Each of the slats 4 and 6 is provided with a groove or channel a in its upper face by which water is led ofi the lower end of the slat.

When assembling the top I, when it is desirable to obtain the curved effect illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, one set of the slats, 4 or 6, preferably the former, is secured to the cross mem bers 2, 3 and 5 and the slats 4 curved to the desirable arc whereupon the slats are applied and secured to the opposite side of the members 2,

3 and 5 while the structure is retained in the arcuate form so that such securement of the opposite set of slats will rigidly retain the structure in the curved position. Obviously, any degree of curvature, inwardly or outwardly, can be accomplished in this manner and such curvature will remain permanent.

The side members of the invention are oppositely formed providing right and left hand members and are comprised oi. angularly arranged members 1 to which the upper ends of vertical slats 8 are attached while their lower ends are secured to horizontal cross cleats 9, as illustrated particularly in Figure 1. It is also desirable that the slats 8 extend below the cross members 9, as illustrated, to enhance the appearance of the structure.

The angular sides may be formed with any angle desired conforming to the pitch of the top I and the upper ends of the slats 8 are cut on the same angle with the angular member I to which they are attached. At the rear of the side members vertical standards I are connected at their tops and bottoms with the members I and 9 completing substantially triangular frame structures which terminate at triangular peaks II illustrated particularly in Figure 4, adapted to be received in the triangular receptacles I2 secured to the under side of the cross member 2. By this means the upper edge of the top member I is secured to the side member.

A latch assembly comprising an L-shaped rotatable member I3 having one leg threaded, or otherwise secured, into the lower cross member 3 of the top I, and a projecting pin I4, extending horizontally from each of the side members, as illustrated in Figure 1, is provided for securing the lower end of the top I to the side members. In this manner the top I can be removed from the side members without the aid of tools or other instrumentalities.

The invention may be installed by providing suitable hooks or brackets above the Window or door to which the invention is to be applied capable of being received by the hanging brackets I secured to the top edge of the top member I, as illustrated in Figure 1. Obviously, the lower edge of the side members can be secured to the wall by screws, or the like, and the top member I applied by placing the receptacles I2, the latter being preferably constructed of metal and formed substantially triangular, over the uppermost pointed ends II of the side members and securing the bottom of the top I to the lower forward edges of the side members through the medium of the latch assembly I3 and I4 previously described.

The receptacles I2 may be secured to the members 2 through the medium of screws I6, or the like, inserted through integral flanges I! of the receptacle I2. The side members are also provided with a dual arrangement of vertically positioned slats which are regularly spaced, as illustrated especially in Figure in a manner similar to the arrangement of the top member I. The slats are all identical in the side members but are ofiset in relation to each other so that the inner arrangement of the slats 8 covers the space between the outer arrangement of the said slats afiording ample ventilation through the structure without admitting sun rays and moisture.

Each of the slats 8 is also provided with grooves or channels a in its outer face, the form of which may be varied according to the individual taste.

Although the invention is capable of considerable modifications by persons skilled in the art such modifications which may be resorted to from time to time that fall within the spirit of the invention may also be considered as falling within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. In an awning of the type comprised of dual parallel arrangements of staggeredly related slats,

a detachable assembly including an angular top and depending sides, the said sides formed tri angular and terminating in pointed peaks, mea comprising triangular receptacles attached to th upper end of the said top adapted to receive th said peaks securing the said top to the sides and a latch at the front and bottom of the assembly detachably securing the said top to the sides.

2. In an awning comprised of angularly disposed top and depending sides conforming to the angle of the said top, each formed with dual offset arrangements of parallel spaced slats, means for etachably associating the assembly consisting of receptacles secured to each upper corner of the said top adapted to detachably engage the upper ends of the said sides and means providing a latch on each lower side of the assembly detachably securing the said members.

3. In a ventilated awning comprising a top and depending sides, the said top adapted to be disposed at an angle and the said sides formed triangular to conform thereto, means on the said top detachably securing the same to the upper ends of the said sides comprising substantially triangular receptacles for the latter and latches providing detachable securement for the lower edge of the said top to the said sides.

4. In a ventilated awning comprising a pair of substantially triangular sides and a top conformable to the angle of the outer edges of the said sides, the assembly formed with dual ofiset arrangements of parallel slats, means on the upper end of the said top comprising substantially'triangular receptacles for detachably securing the same to the said sides and latching means providing for detachably securing the lower end of the said top to the said sides.

5. In a ventilated awning formed with depending triangular sides and a top conformable to the angle of the outer edges of the said sides, the said assembly comprising dual ofiset arrangements of spaced slats, means for detachably associating the said top and sides comprising receptacles on the said top adapted to receive the upper ends of the said sides and latches providing detachable securement for the bottoms of the said sides.

6. In a ventilated awning structure formed with an angularly disposed top and depending sides, the latter being formed with inclined outer edges, the said top comprising a dual offset arrangement of longitudinally curved spaced slats, means for detachably connecting the said top and sides comprising receptacles secured at the upper ends of the said top adapted to receive the upper ends of the said sides and latches securing the lower ends of the members.

SIDNEY A. AGEE.