US2489389A

US2489389A - Awning

Info

Publication number: US2489389A
Application number: US623639D
Authority: US
Inventors: Christian E Skyum
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1945-10-22
Filing date: 1945-10-22
Publication date: 1949-11-29
Anticipated expiration: 1966-11-29

Description

C. E. SKYUM Nov. 29, 1949 AWNING Filed Oct. 22, 1945 I 'NVEN TOR. 6%7'557227? F Patented Nov. 29, 1949 UNITED STATE E ATENT QFFICE AWNING Christian E. Skyum, Chicago, Ill. Application October 22, 1945, Serial No. 623,639%

Claims.

The invention relates to awnings.

One object of the invention is to provide an awning curtain which is adapted to be connected to a pivoted frame with improved devices for detachably connecting one end of the curtain thereto.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved device for detachably connecting one end of a fabric curtain to the frame, which includes a metallic strip or bar through which uniform tension is applied to the fabric of the curtain for preventing localized wear.

Other objects of the invention will appear from the detail description.

The invention consists in the several novel features which are hereinafter set forth and are more particularly defined by claims at the conclusion hereof.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation, of an awning embodying the invention, the connecting bar of swinging frame being shown in section.

Fig. 2 is a sectional perspective illustrating the devices for detachably connecting the lower or outer end of the awing curtain to the pivoted bail or frame.

Fig. 3 is a perspective of the metallic strip which is removably held in a loop of the awning curtain and used for connecting the curtain to the pivoted frame.

Fig. 4 is a section taken through one of the hooks for connecting the curtain to the crossmember of the bail.

The invention is exemplified with an awning I which has one of its ends connected to a roller 8 which is rotatably mounted in brackets 9, which are secured to the outside of a window casing or wall it. This roller is adapted to wind and unwind the curtain for raising and lowering its lower end. The lower end of the curtain is connected, as hereinafter described, to a bail or frame, which comprises side-arms 5 having their inner ends pivoted to brackets l2, which are fixed to the outer face of the casing or wall H and a cross-bar or member i3 which rigidly connected w the outer ends of arms H. Any suitable means, as well understood in the art, may be used for rotating the roller 8 for winding and unwinding the curtain 1.

The curtain l is usually detachably connected to the roller 8, in any suitable manner. The lower or outer end of the curtain is formed on its underside with a loop is which extends transversely across the curtain. The loop !4 is formed by a seam [5 from which the outer fOld I8 is extended 55 and an extension overlying the loop,

to lap over the bar l3 of the swinging frame. A strip l6 of metal, which is U-shaped in crosssection, fits into and is adapted to be supported by the lower end of the loop M of the curtain. One flange E9 of strip l6 fits the inner face of the lower member of loop l4 and the other flange 20 fits against the inner face of the upper member of loop id. Flange 29 of strip 16 is provided in its upper edge with a series of notches 22. The upper member of loop I4 is provided with a series of slits or holes 2! in registry with the notches 22 in flange 2b of strip iii. A series of clips 24 formed of flat strips of metal are provided with hooks 25 which are adapted to pass through slits 2| and notches 22 in flange 253 of strip l6 and their inner terminals fit against the bottom of strip l6 between flanges l9 and 21]. The lower end of each clip 24 is also bent to form a lower hook 26 which is adapted to embrace the cross-bar l3 of the pivoted frame.

In attaching the lower end of the curtain to the bail or pivoted frame, the strip i5 is first inserted into the open ended loop 14 of the curtain with the notches 22 in registry with the slits 2!. The outer fold E8 of the curtain 1 can be folded upwardly so that the slits will be visible. The hoOks 25 of clips 24 are then passed through slits 2| and notches 22 so that clips 24 will be supported by the strip it. Next, the hooks 25 are snapped around the cross-bar I3. The lower end of the curtain will then be attached to the swinging frame, and fold 18 will be lowered to conceal the slits 2i and clips 24.

When it is desired to detach the curtain from the frame, clips 2 are disconnected from crossbar 53 and hooks 25 are withdrawn from strips l6 and slits 2!. Strip it can then be withdrawn endwise from loop M of the curtain.

The invention exemplifies simple devices for detachably connecting one end of the curtain to the swinging frame. The clips for securing one end of the curtain to the swinging frame are simple in construction and can be formed of flat metal at a very low cost.

The invention is not to be understood as restricted to the details set forth, since these may be modified within the scope of the appended claims, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. The combination with a curtain, provided with a loop extending transversely thereacross and a support for one end of the curtain including a member underlying said extension, of a metallic strip removably held in said loop, and clips underlying the extension extending through one fold of the loop, detachably secured to the strip, and connected to the support.

2. The combination with a curtain, provided with a loop extending transversely thereacross and an extension overlying the loop and a support for one end of the curtain including a member underlying said extension, of a metallic strip U-shaped in cross-section and extending substantially from end to end of and endwise insertable into and removable from said loop, and clips underlying the extension extending through one fold of the loop, detachably connected to the strip, and connected to the support.

3. The combination with a curtain provided with a loop extending transversely thereacross and a support for one end of the curtain, of a metallic strip U-shaped in cross-section and extending substantially from end to end of and end- Wise insertable into and removable from said loop, and clips extending through one fold of the loop, detachably connected to the strip, and connected to the support, one flange of the strip being provided with notches through which the clips extend.

4. The combination with a curtain provided with a loop extending transversely thereacross and an extension overlying the loopand a pivoted frame for supporting one end of the curtain including a member underlying said extension, of a metallic strip U-shaped in cross-section and extending substantially from end to end of and endwise insertable into and removable from said loop, and clips underlying the extension extending through one fold of the loop, provided with hooks engaging the strip and connected to the frame.

5. The combination with a curtain provided with a loop extending transversely thereacross and an extension overlying the loop and a pivoted frame for supporting one end of the curtain including a member underlying said extension, of a metallic strip U-shaped in cross-section and extending substantially from end to end of and endwise insertable into and removable from said loop, and clips underlying the extension provided with hooks extending through one fold of the loop and engaging the strip, and with hooks removably connected to the frame.

CHRISTIAN E. SKYUM.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 914,639 Cormeny Mar. 9, 1909 1,567,674 Pease Dec. 29, 1925 1,750,271 Kasan Mar. 11, 1930 2,055,882 Rodemeyer Sept. 29, 1936