Abstract: The awning has an awning case (2) of sheet metal having a wider slot (11) extending father upward, compared to conventional awnings. The upper and lower edges (12, 13) of the slot are beaded. A drop-blade (8) having a similar curvature as the case, and also made of sheet metal, in rolled-up state of the awning fits closely over the slot (12) with an overlap at top and bottom. Wall brackets (5) are constructed in form of several interfitting parts and provided with a hinge connected on one end to articulated arms (9, 32, 33). The other ends of the arms are hinged to holders suspended from the drop-blade (8). When the awning is rolled-up the arms fold unobtrusively below the awning case. In the rolled-up condition the awning looks like a closed cylinder. A sealing element (83) prevents water from getting into the awning case.

Abstract: A cassette-type awning comprises an awning housing (2) containing, a winding shaft (8) rotatably mounted therein and, at the wall side the joints of articulated arms (85, 86). The cassette housing (2) is substantially open on its side remote from the wall and is closed by a three-part drop rail (11) when the awning is retracted. The center part (51) of the drop rail (11) is hinged to the articulated arms (85, 86) and also serves as carrier for a top and a bottom flap (53, 55) which are pivoted in the direction towards the awning cloth (9) when the awning is extended and completely close the housing (2) when the awning is retracted in order that the articulated arms (85, 86) and the wound-up roll of awning cloth (9) will be protected from weather.