Abstract: The present embodiments are directed to an awning assembly for a recreational vehicle comprising a main body, a flexible awning material, a roller tube, a lead rail, at least one support leg hinged to the lead rail, and at least one tension rafter being mountable between the main body and the lead rail. The at least one support leg is hinged to the lead rail so that the support leg can be hinged into a first storage section of the lead rail frame. The lead rail frame comprises a second storage section for receiving the tension rafter therein, wherein the second storage section comprises an opening, wherein either holder is disposed within the opening, or the tension rafter is self-clamping into the second storage section.

Abstract: A recreational fifth wheel travel trailer includes a frame, a wheel for supporting the frame on a ground surface, and a body supported by the frame. The body has a length defined between a front end and a rear end of the body. A roof is coupled to the body, and an interior space is defined in the body between a floor and the roof. The travel trailer includes a door for providing entry to the interior space, a step for gaining access to the floor of the interior space, and a storage compartment at least partially formed by the body. The storage compartment is located below the floor of the interior space. The floor is defined along a plane from the rear end of the body to a location near the front end thereof such that the interior space is accessible without traversing more than a single step.

Abstract: An awning system includes an awning and a connection system for connecting the awning to a mounting structure. The awning includes a roller tube and an accessory element coupled to the roller tube. The connection system includes a receiving member and an adapter. The receiving member is coupled to the mounting structure and defines a receiving groove extending along an extension path. The adapter includes an engaging section coupled to the receiving groove and a receiving section coupled to the awning. A normal force between a contact area of the engaging section and the receiving groove increases when the engaging section rotates in one direction about the extension path such that the adapter is in a self-locked condition within the receiving groove.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic awning component device, which comprises a pair of folding-unfolding units installed at an interval, wherein an awning unit is arranged between the two folding-unfolding units; the folding-unfolding unit comprises a support link, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a telescopic connecting rod and a fixing frame to be fixed on the mounting surface; the awning unit comprises a tarpaulin winding shaft arranged between the two support links, and a flexible tarpaulin is wound on the tarpaulin winding shaft. The automatic awning component device in the invention is installed on the corresponding mounting surface through the fixing frame, the folding-unfolding units are driven by a drive mechanism motor and a pneumatic telescoping part to realize automatic folding and unfolding. The invention has a reasonable overall structure and a high degree of automation.

Abstract: An kinetic object protection system for protecting a space in a building or vehicle comprising a protective barrier including one or more sheets of a laminated material having a plurality of layers of lightweight, flexible, ballistic resistant material such as woven sheets, nets, or mesh which are secured together using a glue, heat weld, or stitching. The system may include an automated control system operably configured to cause a change in state of the barrier from a retracted state to a protective deployed state, which may include a sensing system operably configured to detect a threatening event, wherein the sensing system upon sensing the threatening event triggers the barrier to transition from the retracted state to the deployed protective state such that in the protective state, the barriers are adapted to be resistant to penetration by the kinetic objects such as vehicles.

Abstract: An electric awning structure has a supporting structure, a plurality of louvers, a plurality of louver securing members and a plurality of driving plates. The supporting structure has the plurality of standing columns, and at least four crossbeams to form a frame above the standing columns. The supporting structure is equipped with at least one power storage device and a control device, and the louver securing members are secured to the louvers so that the louvers are pivoted between the two crossbeams. The plurality of louver securing members are connected to the driving plate, and each the driving plate is connected to each driving member. The solar panel is connected to the power storage device which is connected to the control device, and the control device is connected to a pulling device set on the crossbeam and having a pull bar connected to the driving member.

Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.

Abstract: A trailer and boat covering combination system includes a trailer including a frame having a front end, a first lateral member and a second lateral member. A plurality of wheels is rotatably attached to and extends downwardly from the frame. A pair of supports is attached to the trailer such that each of the first and second lateral members has one of the supports attached thereto. A spindle is attached to and extends between the supports. The supports are pivotable forwardly and rearwardly relative to the trailer such that the spindle is movable over the trailer. The supports are biased toward an upright position. A covering is positioned on the spindle and is unwound off of the spindle to cover a boat positioned on the trailer. The covering is wound back onto the spindle to store the covering on the spindle.

Abstract: A crank assembly for operating a tarpaulin manipulator used for extending and retracting a tarpaulin respectively across and from a top aperture of a vehicle container. The crank assembly includes a crank and a crank assembly shaft for transmitting rotations of the crank to the tarpaulin manipulator through a transmission assembly. The crank can be moved between a mounted configuration in which the crank protrudes axially from the crank assembly shaft and a stowed configuration in which the crank is folded over the crank assembly shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic cover apparatus for a cargo compartment of a truck, the apparatus including a cover for opening and closing the top of the cargo compartment and two supporting rods installed on either side of the cover to transfer the cover (200) from the front to the rear of the cargo compartment. A winding drum is installed between the two supporting rods, for winding and withdrawing the cover, with two winding drum reinforcing portions installed a certain distance apart at the center thereof. A stopper is installed a certain distance apart on both sides at the upper rear of the cargo compartment and has a downward slope of 35° and 80°.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an awning assembly, specifically an angled gear motor are provided. Present embodiments provide a motor for an awning assembly, wherein the motor is positioned in the awning hardware. Specifically, the motor may be supported by the awning hardware. The awning assembly may also have an angled transmission connected to the motor. The transmission and motor provide rotating movement of the awning roller tube.

Abstract: A retractable awning with is moveable between an extended position where the awning is deployed for use and a retracted position where the awning is stowed out of use. The awning includes a light source mounted on a roller tube, with the light source being exposed to a living area beneath the awning when the awning is in the extended position. A contact assembly provides electrical power to the light source, with the contact assembly comprising engaging rotatable and stationary segments.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a shifting awning roll with drive mechanism are taught wherein the drive mechanism may be utilized in manual or automated modes to extend or retract the awning. Additionally, the awning uses a lighter weight design than prior art awnings and further operates with the drive to tolerate axial misalignment during extension, retraction or height adjustment.

Abstract: A covering system includes a flexible, web-like membrane having first and second portions. A first cross support is connected to the first portion of the membrane, and a second cross support is connected to the second portion of the membrane. A drive mechanism is provided for moving the second cross support relative to the first cross support so that the membrane is movable between a first, retracted position and a second, deployed position. The drive mechanism includes a force multiplication mechanism for facilitating a longitudinal tensile stress application to the membrane when it is in the second, deployed position. A transverse tensioning mechanism that includes a catenary linkage is also provided for tensioning the membrane in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A retractable awning having a roller, a flexible canopy having one end secured to the roller and rollable onto the roller, and a motor operable to rotate the roller to roll the flexible canopy onto or off the roller. Top and bottom mounting arms extend from a support arm for the roller, with the bottom arm being articulated, and with an extensible strut pivotally connected to and extending between each top and bottom mounting arm.

Abstract: Brace devoid of joints or welds for reinforcing a tube, such as the roller tube of an awning, the brace being formed from a pair of elongate metal strips mounted to each other along their respective longitudinal central portions, the edges of each strip forming integral feet at angles with respect to the strip, and the strips extending substantially radially from the mounted central portions to engage the interior of the tube at the feet.

Abstract: A shade system for mounting atop a vehicle. The system features a first support panel attachable flush with the top of the vehicle via an attachment means and a second support panel pivotally attached to the first support panel. The second support panel can pivot from atop the first support panel to a vertical position perpendicular to the first support panel via a hydraulic arm. A shade housing is disposed atop the second support platform. A shade component is rolled on a spool in the shade housing. The shade component can be extended from and retracted into the shade housing. The shade component can be stabilized to keep the shade component in an extended position via a securing means.

Abstract: An awning assembly includes a canopy, a first and second arm assembly, and a canopy rod. The arm assemblies can each include an adjustable pitch arm assembly configured to adjust the pitch of the canopy. The canopy rod has a first end and a second end each supported by one of the arm assemblies. Manual adjustment of the adjustable pitch arm assemblies is configured to move the ends of the canopy rod. The canopy is movable from a first deployed position to a second deployed position when the adjustable pitch arm assemblies are both manually adjusted from an extended position to a collapsed position. The canopy can be movable from either deployed position to a retracted position without manually adjusting the adjustable pitch arm assemblies. The adjustable pitch arm assemblies can change positions in response to water being collected on the awning assembly to drain the collected water.

Abstract: A powered awning assembly has an awning frame with a first side arm member having a first distal end and a first proximate end for attachment to a wall and a second side arm member having a second distal end and a second proximate end for attachment to a wall. A connecting member has a first end attached to the distal end of the first side arm and a second end attached to the distal end of the second side arm. A roll awning is attached to the awning frame. A wind sensor assembly is attached to one of the first side arm and the second side arm.

Abstract: A retractable awning is provided, comprising a support arm forming a longitudinally extending channel, a roller, and a canopy configured to be rolled and unrolled about the roller. A rafter arm is operatively attached to the support arm and is sized to be longitudinally nestable in the channel of the support arm. A self-engaging and self-releasing locking device includes an engagement device configured to selectively engage the support arm to selectively lock a position of a slide member within the longitudinally extending channel. In addition or alternatively, the retractable awning can include a pair of support mechanisms, each support mechanism comprising a support arm, a rafter arm, and a locking device. In addition or alternatively, the retractable awning can include a control link configured to selectively disengage the engagement device from the support arm to release the position of the slide member within the longitudinally extending channel.

Abstract: A winding roller for winding and unwinding a corner projected canvas and a rectangular canvas in such a state that the canvases overlap is supported via a bearing and a slider for attaching a projected corner canvas to the winding roller and making the canvas freely slidable is incorporated. The front bar for the rectangular canvas is supported by a foldable arm in such a manner so as to be freely translatable and the front bar for the projected corner canvas is formed in the front bar for the rectangular canvas in such a manner so as to be freely slidable. Thus, the projected corner canvas and the rectangular canvas, which are wound around the winding roller in such a state that the canvases overlap are unwound so as to spread, and the spread projected corner canvas slides transversely along the winding roller and the front bar of the rectangular canvas, and thus, extends to the outside of a building which includes a corner space portion of a projected corner portion.

Abstract: The primary roller of an awning assembly has an internal cavity, an opening between the internal cavity and the exterior of the primary roller and a first arresting element. A first awning material is adapted to be unwound from the primary roller when the primary roller rotates in a first direction and wound onto the primary roller when the primary roller rotates in a second direction. A secondary roller is mounted for rotation within the internal cavity of the primary roller. One end of a second awning material attached to the secondary roller extends through the opening in the primary roller. A second arresting element is attached to the one end of the second awning material and is adapted to engage the first arresting element of the primary roller, whereby rotation of the secondary roller in the second direction causes the primary roller to rotate in the second direction together with the secondary roller.

Abstract: An awning wind deflector adapted for deflecting wind around and away from a rolled up awning structure attached to a recreation vehicle. The wind deflector comprising a disk-shaped flange at one end and an elongated tubular stem at the other end. The wind deflector is mounted at an end of the rolled up awning structure, wherein the flange having a sloping front face faces the head winds. The wind deflector includes an elongated radial slit for mounting over the rolled up structure by flexing the slit and clamping the wind deflector by a hose clamp around the elongated tubular stem.

Abstract: A retractable awning having one edge of an awning canopy fixed and a movable opposite edge with the opposite edge being secured to a rotatable roll bar includes a floating mounting for the roll bar so that a bias on the roll bar urging the roll bar to rotate toward a retracted position of the awning permits the wrapped fabric on the roll bar to remain in engagement with an engagement wall of a mounting chassis so that the roll bar is prevented from sagging along its length regardless of the number of wraps of fabric about the roll bar.

Abstract: A connection system for a retractable awning for connecting the canopy of the awning to a support surface includes a rigid or semi-rigid cover and may or may not include a flexible strip of material secured thereto such that when the awning is fully retracted, the rigid or semi-rigid cover extends around a substantial portion of the awning canopy wrapped on a roll bar for the awning to protect the canopy from environmental elements.

Abstract: A slide-lateral arm box awning system for motor homes and recreational vehicles having an extendable coach slider includes a encasement, a slider awning and a lateral arm awning. First and second roll bars are disposed within the encasement and attached respectively to the slider awning and the lateral arm awning within the encasement. Independent of operation of the roll bars enables independent operation of the slider awning and the lateral bar awning.

Abstract: A roller supporting frame or a transverse guide rail is attached to the front end portion of a foldable arm, and the roller supporting frame is attached to the guide rail in such a manner as to be freely slidable. A winding roller for a projected corner canvas is supported by the roller supporting frame through bearings, and a slider is attached to the transverse guide frame provided on the wall side, and thus, a movable awning device having a front winding structure where the top hem of the projected corner canvas is attached to the slider is provided. A complex awning device where an awning device for a projected corner having a front winding structure for a projected corner canvas and a rectangular awning device having a rear winding structure for a rectangular canvas are combined and integrated is also provided.

Abstract: A winding roller for winding and unwinding a corner projected canvas and a rectangular canvas in such a state that the canvases overlap is supported via a bearing and a slider for attaching a projected corner canvas to the winding roller and making the canvas freely slidable is incorporated. The front bar for the rectangular canvas is supported by a foldable arm in such a manner so as to be freely translatable and the front bar for the projected corner canvas is formed in the front bar for the rectangular canvas in such a manner so as to be freely slidable. Thus, the projected corner canvas and the rectangular canvas, which are wound around the winding roller in such a state that the canvases overlap are unwound so as to spread, and the spread projected corner canvas slides transversely along the winding roller and the front bar of the rectangular canvas, and thus, extends to the outside of a building which includes a corner space portion of a projected corner portion.

Abstract: A movable awning device is provided with a traverse sliding structure for a projected corner canvas, wherein the winding roller of the projected corner canvas is formed of an inner roller and an outer roller inserted onto the inner roller, and the front bar of the canvas is supportedly inserted onto a traverse guide rail which translates by means of foldable arms or onto the front bar of a rectangular awning which translates by means of foldable arms. As a result, the aesthetic appearance of the external portions of a building, such as the corner space portions of the projected corner portions thereof, the projected corner portions including the corner space portions and the straight spaces thereof, and the projected corner portions and the recessed corner portions thereof, can be remarkably improved.

Abstract: A small twisting type lock/stop (7) that when placed into an awning accessory groove (16) and twisted a ¼ turn will lock in place. Any accessories placed in this groove can be adjusted to their desired position, then locked into place with the accessory stop (7). This will prevent any unnecessary adjustments or damage to the accessories caused by the elements or human error. This can be made of many light weight materials, making it easy for anyone to use.

Abstract: The primary roller of an awning assembly has an internal cavity, an opening between the internal cavity and the exterior of the primary roller and a first arresting element. A first awning material is adapted to be unwound from the primary roller when the primary roller rotates in a first direction and wound onto the primary roller when the primary roller rotates in a second direction. A secondary roller is mounted for rotation within the internal cavity of the primary roller. One end of a second awning material attached to the secondary roller extends through the opening in the primary roller. A second arresting element is attached to the one end of the second awning material and is adapted to engage the first arresting element of the primary roller, whereby rotation of the secondary roller in the second direction causes the primary roller to rotate in the second direction together with the secondary roller.

Abstract: A retractable awning is provided, comprising a support arm forming a longitudinally extending channel, a roller, and a canopy configured to be rolled and unrolled about the roller. A rafter arm is operatively attached to the support arm and is sized to be longitudinally nestable in the channel of the support arm. A self-engaging and self-releasing locking device includes an engagement device configured to selectively engage the support arm to selectively lock a position of a slide member within the longitudinally extending channel. In addition or alternatively, the retractable awning can include a pair of support mechanisms, each support mechanism comprising a support arm, a rafter arm, and a locking device. In addition or alternatively, the retractable awning can include a control link configured to selectively disengage the engagement device from the support arm to release the position of the slide member within the longitudinally extending channel.

Abstract: A vehicle awning system includes a plurality of arm supports disposable in a spaced apart relationship on a vehicle roof with each support having a cantilevered portion disposable in a spaced apart relationship with the vehicle roof. A roller is disposed between the cantilevered portion and the vehicle roof and a fabric having a topside and a bottom side is wound on the roller and extendable therefrom with a lead rail. A plurality of articulated arms interconnect a corresponding arm support with the lead rail and are disposed over the fabric topside for tensioning the fabric between the roller and the lead rail.

Abstract: A retractable awning includes a roller reversibly driven and mounted within a housing for support on a support structure and both inner and outer sets of pivotally interconnected support arms for supporting an awning canopy when extended. The inner set of support arms support the canopy beneath an inner segment of the canopy adjacent the support surface and are designed to deploy before the outer set of support arms with the outer set of support arms supporting the canopy beneath an outer segment of the canopy further away from the support surface than the inner segment. Both the inner and outer sets of support arms can be partially or fully deployed to regulate the extent to which the awning is extendible away from the support surface.

Abstract: An awning assembly includes an awning and support arms and rafters that are adapted to support the awning from a backing structure both when the awning is in an extended position and when it is in a retracted position. The support arms and rafters are mounted to the backing structure in a manner that allows for the positions of the support arms and rafters to be readily converted as the awning is extended and retracted. Additionally, the manner in which each rafter is joined to a respective support arm allows for the convenient rearrangement of the rafters and support arms to facilitate supporting of the awning in both the extended and retracted positions. A cooperative roller mechanism, on which the awning is wound and unwound, and locking device are provided to lock the awning in place. The awning assembly, in a particular embodiment, is applied to a pop-up trailer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a housing unit (1), such as a caravan or a motor home with an extensible room (3) or slide-out and an awning (7) with a rollable awning canvas (8) attached above this room (3), so that, when sliding out the room (3), the awning canvas (8) will automatically be rolled off above this room (3) until the foremost edge of the awning canvas (8) will have passed the front wall (4) of the slide-out (3), in order to protect this front wall from the sun. Rolling off the awning canvas (8) automatically is preferably caused by the sliding out motion of the slide-out (3). Furthermore, an arm (12), (13) connected to the canvas (8) may be provided, which is rotatably connected to the slide-out and which will be rotated when moving out the slide-out and will take along the awning canvas (8) until it will pass the said front wall (4). This invention likewise relates to an awning (1) provided for such a housing unit (1) and a method to install the awning (7).

Abstract: An awning assembly is provided with a lock mechanism for maintaining the awning assembly in a desired position relative to a wall, or other suitable structure. The awning assembly includes support arms, a fabric roller tube that holds the awning fabric and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism can include a pivot bracket located between the roller tube and the support arm, a disk gear provided on the end of the roller tube axle, a weather shield provided around at least a portion of the roller tube, a pivot rod selectably engageable with both the pivot bracket and the weather shield, a disk gear catch mounted on the weather shield and adapted to be selectably engaged with the disk gear, and a torsion spring mounted on the weather shield and adapted to bias the disk gear catch into engagement with the disk gear.

Abstract: A locking mechanism (20) for locking a roller-tube (30) in its assembly (22), such as found in awning contraptions mounted on RV and other motor vehicles (34). A shaft (42) slides to-and-fro in its bore (44) extending between end walls (35, 36) of a body (33). A collar (49) at one end of shaft (42) captures the latter's motion at one end (50) of body (33). Another collar (53) disposed on shaft (42) along its length projecting beyond the opposite end (54) of body (33) also prevents escape of shaft (42) from body (33) in its other direction. Collars (49, 53) function to limit the sliding of shaft (42) back and forth as a hooking wand is applied to one or the other.

Abstract: A device for preventing a roller mounted retractable awning from deploying comprising a mounting bracket adapted to secure the device to the support arm of an awning, a locking band configured to encircle the awning roller, an extension member provided between and interconnecting the mounting bracket and the locking band so that said locking band is aligned transverse to the longitudinal axis of the mounting bracket and an actuator operatively associated with the locking band for engaging a roller of a retractable awning to prevent rotation and deployment of the awning.

Abstract: An improved pull-strap assembly (20) made from webbing material (21) that forms a strap (23) the material (21) looped back on itself at its first or one end to form along the strap's length two layers of mated material (42) along which multiple openable pockets (42s, 44m) are formed and spaced from one another, the other or second end of strap (23) being looped backed on itself to form a pull loop (31). An openable pocket (44) is produced at the strap's first end and the multiple openable pockets (44m) are spaced therefrom along the length of strap (23). A connector (47) having a stem (48) and an enlarged head (49) at each end of stem (48) mounts in any one of the pockets (44s, 44m), with its enlarged head (49) of connector (47) abutting the edges of strap (23). In assemblage of pull-strap assembly (20) to a roller-tube assembly (30), connector (47) in a particular one of pockets (44s, 44m) is fed through a hole in a slot-and-hole arrangement (55, 52), FIGS. 5, 9, and as in FIG.

Abstract: An automatically extendible and retractable awning includes an awning sheet mounted along one edge to a support structure and at an opposite edge to a roll bar about which it can be selectively wrapped. Each end of the roll bar is supported by a scissors type support structure allowing the awning to be extended and retracted in a simple but effective manner while allowing considerable space for movement of individuals around the awning.

Abstract: A collapsible awning assembly 10 fitted to the side of a caravan 11 and equipped with two anti-flap clamp assemblies 11 land 12. The awning assembly 10 comprises a fabric sheet material 13 which is stored on a roller 14 and held in its extended position by respective stays 15 at each end of the awning assembly. The clamp assemblies 11 and 12 are identical and are equipped at each end with transverse member attachment means 16 and 17 so that the clamp assemblies effectively form pole rafters extending rigidly between transverse members formed by the top surround of the caravan 18 and the brace 15 or the end portion of the roller 14 where the clamp assembly is attached at 17.

Abstract: An intermediate support for a retractable roll awning. The support is positioned between two end brackets and provides additional support. The support includes a two support surfaces for supporting the roll awning in two directions. Alternatively, the support may comprise a single curved support surface. The support surface or surfaces include an arrangement for reducing friction.

Abstract: An awning drive assembly with a motor internal to an awning roll-up tube and/or the awning using the awning drive assembly. A transmission linkage is attached to a motor assembly which is at least partially inserted into the roll-up tube of the awning. The transmission linkage is a disk connected to a motor shaft and the disk has notches which engage corresponding projections within the roll-up tube, allowing the motor to deploy and retract the awning. The awning drive assembly also has a mechanism for releasably connecting the motor assembly to a support arm mounting assembly. When the means for releasably connecting is released, a spring retracts the awning, even when the motor is not operable.

Abstract: An automatically extendible and retractable awning includes an awning sheet mounted along one edge to a support structure and at an opposite edge to a roll bar about which it can be selectively wrapped. Each end of the roll bar is supported by a scissors type support structure allowing the awning to be extended and retracted in a simple but effective manner while allowing considerable space for movement of individuals around the awning.

Abstract: A device intended to be used as a shade, awning, blind and swimming pool cover includes a photocurrent-generating fabric and a support for winding and storing the fabric. The support is formed by an axisymetric tube of regular polygonal cross-section around the periphery of which the fabric is wound. The photo current-generating fabric includes a layer of interconnected photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: A portable fence supported awning includes a flexible sheet mounted on a frame that has a rear frame cross member and two sets of lateral frame members. The two sets of lateral frame members are attached to the fence and can support the awning in various positions to provide the desired cover. The lateral frame members can be pivoted into and the flexible sheet can be folded into a compact state for carrying and storage.

Abstract: An awning lock mechanism for securing a collapsible awning. The lock mechanism is comprised of a lock housing and bracket that are coupled to an awning support member so that the lock mechanism is positioned closely adjacent the roller tube assembly when the awning is in its collapsed position. A locking pin selectively extends outwardly from the lock housing to be received by an opening formed in the roller tube assembly. In its locked position, the lock assembly substantially prevents the rotation of the roller tube assembly with respect to the support member. The lock member is then selectively moved to an unlocked position, allowing the deployment of the awning.

Abstract: An automatic lateral arm awning system for a recreational vehicle includes awning material having a first and a second end, a roller secured to the material first end for wrapping said awning material thereabout and a header secured to the material second end. A frame is provided for enclosing the roller and awning material and sealing with the header in order to prevent wind-generated noise upon driving of the recreational vehicle. A pair of spring loaded arms interconnecting the frame and said header for urge the header away from the frame upon rotation of the roller in one direction and an electric motor, disposed within the roller, rotates the roller. The awning material unrolls from the roller and extends outwardly from the frame upon rotation of the roller in the one direction and wraps around said roller upon rotation of the roller in an opposite direction. Awning material stretch is accommodated in order to insure sealing between said header and said frame.

Abstract: A novel device to provide protection from the elements adjacent to a vehicle using a flexible material supported by a pair of arms to create an awning. The flexible material is mounted to a roller and may be wound around the roller. The support arms are mounted to a vehicle on a pivot and will swing according to the length of the unwound flexible material. Two alternate mechanisms are introduced by the present invention for causing said roller to rotate. Also introduced by the present invention is a stabilizer arm that will provide the present invention with sufficient support to withstand strong winds.