Abstract: Awning of the type which is provided with a roll-up shaft (3) on which is wound a cloth (4) which is fixed with one edge to a front lath (5) which is supported by means of two or more articulated arms (6), every articulated arm (6) consisting of at least two arm parts (9-10) which are hinge (12)—mounted to one another so as to be able to fold together the articulated arm (6) around a pivot (16) and to open it. The hinge (12) is a multiple hinge which not only allows for a rotation around the above-mentioned first pivot (16), but which at least also allows for a rotation around a second pivot (17) which is directed crosswise or mainly crosswise to the first pivot (16).

Abstract: Improved awning with a front lath (5) which seals the opening (4) of the awning casing (2) when the awning cloth (12) is rolled up and which is being held in relation to the awning casing (2) by two or more articulated arms (6), wherein the awning (1) is provided with at least one supporting leg (13) which can be folded into a storage position from a position of use supporting the awning (1), wherein the supporting leg (13), in a folded storage position, can be stored at least partly under or on top of an articulated arm (6) or in a recess in the arm (6).

Abstract: Improved awning of the type which is provided with a roll-up shaft (3) on which is wound a cloth (4) which is fixed with one edge to a front lath (5) which is supported by means of two or more articulated arms (6), every articulated arm (6) consisting of at least two arm parts (9-10) which are hinge (12)—mounted to one another so as to be able to fold together the articulated arm (6) around a pivot (16) and to open it, characterized in that the above-mentioned hinge (12) is a multiple hinge which not only allows for a rotation around the above-mentioned first pivot (16), but which at least also allows for a rotation around a second pivot (17) which is directed crosswise or mainly crosswise to the first pivot (16).

Abstract: Support for fixing an accessory (3) to a flexible arm (1), characterized in that this support (2) comprises at least one leg (11) fixed with one far end (13) to one of the far ends (6–7) of adjoining hinge-mounted parts (4–5) of the flexible arm (1) which are connected to each other in a hinged manner.

Abstract: Support for fixing an accessory (3) to a flexible arm (1), characterized in that this support (2) comprises at least one leg (11) fixed with one far end (13) to one of the far ends (6-7) of adjoining hinge-mounted parts (4-5) of the flexible arm (1) which are connected to each other in a hinged manner.

Abstract: A device for operating a sun shade, an umbrella or the like, of the type which mainly consists of an upward directed support (1) and an arm (2) which is fixed to the support (1) by means of a hinge pin (28) and onto which is hinge-mounted a shade (3), whereby this shade (3) at least consists of a flange (50) onto which ribs (48) are hinge-mounted, and of a bush (35) which is connected to the aforesaid ribs (48) by means of spokes (45), wherein the device is provided with means for folding and unfolding the arm (2) between the folded position, whereby the arm (2) lies against or practically against the support (1), and an unfolded position whereby the arm (2) is mainly directed crosswise to the support (1); means for rotating the shade (3), when unfolding or folding the arm (2), in relation to the aforesaid arm (2); and means for opening and closing the shade (3).

Abstract: A collapsible awning is assembled from various elements. An awning case has supporting brackets. A roll-up shaft has one end of the awning fabric fixed thereon. On the other end of the fabric a front lead rail is fixed. The front rail closes the awning case, when the awning is completely rolled up. Stretching arms are used to maintain the front rail outward and the awning fabric stretched during the up and down movement of the awning. A locking device holds the awning in the awning case. A driving device connected to the roll-up shaft is electrically or mechanically controlled.