Abstract: The invention is directed to a pick-up truck having a movable cover thereon. The side wall of the cover having rails at the bottom to accommodate a sliding motion. A hydraulic system is incorporated in the bed of the pick-up truck. The hydraulic system consists of a first hydraulic cylinder being mounted at a top of one of the sidewalls and covering half of the distance of the bed of the truck. A piston of the cylinder is separably connected to a rail on one side of the cover. The piston, when actuated, will move the cover half way along the cover. A second cylider is mounted at a half way mark of the first cylinder but on the opposite side of the other side wall of the truck. The piston of the second cylinder, when activated, will move the cover to its end position at the tailgate of the pick-up truck.

Abstract: The portably engaged retractable sun shade includes a clamping means that enables the device to attach to a hand rail of a patio or deck to provide a portable sun shade. A telescoping tube extends from the clamping means to provide a means of supporting a retractable shade. The retractable shade is spring loaded and returns to a retracted state unless held in an extended state via a pivoting hanger engaged atop said telescoping tube. The retractable shade can rotate vertically with respect to the telescoping tube for storage when no longer in use.

Abstract: Awning assemblies include at least one arm assembly. In accordance with example aspects, the arm assembly can include a first segment, a second segment pivotally connected to the first segment and a biasing member extending between portions of the segments with the biasing member being substantially hidden within an area defined by the first and second segments in a closed orientation. In accordance with further example aspects, a biasing member can be provided to resist rotation of a link member with respect to a mounting bracket with an adjustment device configured to adjust the compression of the biasing member. In accordance with yet further examples, the awning assembly can include a support leg and a pivot assembly connecting the support leg to a lead rail. The pivot assembly can include a stop member to limit a pivoting movement of the pivot assembly.

Abstract: The portable magnetic awning apparatus is easily attached to and removed from a chosen metallic vehicle or surface. Soft magnets negate potential scarring. In the collapsed state, the apparatus is importantly relatively small. The scissor frame supporting the awning easily collapses to allow the vertical members to be collapsed inwardly to a side-by-side position, with the pivoting members pivoting upwardly for further compact state. The pliable awning and bib further enable lightweight collapsibility. The pivoting members which are pivotally and positionally lockable, along with the telescopic rods, provide a wide variety of selectively established positioning and extendability. Lock knobs manually lock the pivoting members as chosen relative to the vertical members. The bib is hingedly attached to the awning to further provide selective positioning in relation thereto.

Abstract: A clothesline cover apparatus for protecting a clothesline from the rain comprising a housing, a water-resistant housing extendable from the housing via a first telescopic pole and a second telescopic pole, and a first sensor for detecting the presence of or absence of rain. When the first sensor detects rain, a microprocessor activates a motor to extend the first and second telescopic poles out of the housing to extend the canvas over the clothesline. When the first sensor detects the absence of rain, the microprocessor activates the motor to retract the telescopic poles.

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 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 method of securing an awning strap of a recreational vehicle to an awning support arm comprising the steps of extending an end of an awning strap proximate to an awning support arms and inserting a first loop retaining end of a device into a loop at the end of the awning strap and inserting a second end of the device into an awning support arm positioning hole. Also an apparatus for securing an awning support strap where the apparatus comprises an elongated device with a first bent end adaptable to the loop of the awning strap and a second end that may be inserted within a hole of the awning support arm.

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: A device that allows one person working alone to easily raise and lower fold-down awnings. It is secured to the underside surface of the awning in a position to receive one of the awning's telescoping support arms and maintain it in a fixed position against the awning, for faster and easier handling of the awning while it is being lowered and raised. It has a U-shaped construction, with a central space in which to hold a telescoping support arm, a narrowed area adjacent to the central space to restrict downward movement of the telescoping support arm out of the central space, opposing flared ends that help to guide a telescoping support arm through the narrowed area and into the central space, and at least one fastener hole. Although aluminum materials are preferred, the present invention device can be made from other non-corroding materials, such as but not limited to plastic.

Abstract: An improved roll-up truck cover assembly is provided for use on trucks having a rectangular open truck body carrying gravel, loose dirt and the like. The roll-up truck cover assembly comprises a rectangular flexible top cover attached at one end to the front wall of the truck body and at the other end to a take-up roll including a biasing member tending to rotate the roll in a take-up operation. A pair of elongated swinging arms are provided one on each opposite side wall of the truck body. The swinging arms may comprise, for example, a first or upper elongated tube or rod rotatably connected at one end to the take-up roll. The first or upper elongated tube or rod is telescopically and retractably mounted at its other end within a second or lower larger diameter tube pivotally mounted to a lower end portion of one of the side walls of the truck body. A roller and an elongated roller guide track are provided for each swinging arm on each opposite side wall of the truck body.

Abstract: A retractable awning adapted to be moved between extended and retracted positions includes a pair of support arms and a pair of rafter arms each of which can be extended or retracted with the awning. A motor rotates a drive shaft and a roll bar to which an awning sheet is connected so that energization of the motor causes the awning to be wrapped around the roll bar when the awning is being retracted or unwrapped from the roll bar when the awning is being extended. A belt system is disposed in each support arm which causes the support arm to extend or retract depending upon the direction of rotation of the motor so that the arms are extended simultaneously with the unwrapping of the awning sheet from the roll bar or retracted simultaneously with wrapping of the awning sheet around the roll bar. A rigid or alternatively resilient brace extends between each support arm and an associated rafter arm for holding the rafter arms in an extended position as the awning reaches a fully extended position.

Abstract: A sunshade curtain device has a main shaft, a positioning device, a first movable device, a second movable device, a third movable device, a bobbin, and a rope. A curtain fabric surrounds the main shaft. The main shaft is disposed on a lower edge of a window. A lower end of the positioning device is disposed on the lower edge of the window. The first movable device engages with the positioning device. The second movable device engages with the first movable device. The third movable device engages with the second movable device.

Abstract: A slide-out, intended for being applied to an outer wall of a caravan, mobile home or similar vehicle which is provided with an extensible part (4). The slide-out includes at least a wind-up roller (6) for the tent cloth (5). The wind-up roller (6) is provided in a closed casing (2) which is attached at the wall of the caravan. The free extremity of the tent cloth (5) is fixed at the outermost upper corner (9) of an extensible part (4).

Abstract: A retractable awning assembly includes a spring-biased roller assembly, a flexible canopy having an inner edge for connection to a wall and an outer edge secured to the roller assembly, and a pair of arm assemblies supporting opposite ends of the roller assembly and operable to move the roller assembly between a stored position adjacent the wall and a sheltered position spaced from the wall. Each arm assembly has an extendable support arm, a pneumatic cylinder operably connected to the support arm for extending and retracting the support arm, and an extendable rafter arm including a pair of parallel pneumatic cylinders for extending and retracting the rafter arm. The support arm has a pair of laterally spaced apart wheels which are rotatable about a generally horizontal axis, an upper end operably connected to the roller assembly and a lower end pivotably securable to the wall. The rafter arm has an upper end pivotably securable to the wall and a lower end pivotally connected to the support arm.

Abstract: A clamp for securing a canopy to a telescoping rafter while simultaneously securing the rafter is provided by the present invention. A handle is pivotally mounted on a rafter arm used to support and extend a retractable awning canopy. When the handle is rotated to a first position, the clamp is disengaged and a rafter arm may be extended freely. When the handle is rotated to a second position a spring lock is engaged by a cam attached to the handle, such that the spring lock secures the position of a first member relative to a second member of the telescoping rafter. At least one end of the handle includes a pair of clamping jaws for securing a canopy to the handle. The clamping jaws are tightened or loosened by a thumb screw connecting the jaws. The thumb screw may also be used to secure the handle to the rafter when the handle is not in use.

Abstract: An optionally telescoping rafter that comprises a lockable spring-biased rafter extension piece that is slidably mounted at the end of the rafter is provided. The rafter extension piece is slidable from a retracted position to an extended position in response to movement of a pivotally mounted handle on the rafter.

Abstract: A retractable awning for mounting to a wall such as the side of a recreational vehicle. The awning includes a roller, a flexible canopy having an inner edge connected to the wall and an outer edge secured to the roller, a pair of arm assemblies supporting opposite ends of the roller and operable to move the roller between a retracted position adjacent the wall and an extended position spaced from the wall, and a travel latch for securing the arm assemblies in the retracted position. Each of the arm assemblies includes a vertically extending base arm connected to the wall, a bottom arm having a first end pivotally connected to the base arm, an extended arm having a first end pivotally connected to the bottom arm and a second end connected to and supporting the roller, and a top arm having a first end pivotally connected to the base arm above the bottom arm and a second end pivotally connected to the extended arm.

Abstract: A retractable awning assembly includes a roller, a flexible canopy having an inner edge secured to a wall and an outer edge secured to the roller, and a pair of arm assemblies operable to move the roller between a retracted position adjacent the wall and an extended position spaced from the wall. Each arm assembly includes a support arm and a rafter arm. The support arm includes telescoping inner and outer tubes, a bracket rigidly secured at an intermediate position along the inner tube, and a rearward facing button lock for automatically locking the tubes in extended relation. The rafter arm includes telescoping inner and outer tubes and a laterally inward facing button lock for automatically locking the tubes in extended relation. The support arm outer tube has an upper end operably connected to the roller and the support arm inner tube has a lower end pivotally secured to the wall.

Abstract: A retractable awning assembly includes a roller, a flexible canopy having an inner edge secured to a wall and an outer edge secured to the roller, and a pair of arm assemblies operable to move the roller between a retracted position adjacent the wall and an extended position spaced from the wall. Each arm assembly includes a support arm of fixed length and a rafter arm of variable length. The support arm includes a tube and a bracket rigidly secured at an intermediate position along the tube. The rafter arm includes telescoping inner and outer tubes and an inward facing button lock for automatically locking the tubes in extended relation. The support arm has an upper end operably connected to the roller and a lower end pivotally secured to the wall. The rafter arm has an outer end pivotally connected to the support arm bracket and an inner end pivotally secured to the wall.

Abstract: An awning assembly for mounting to a curved wall. The awning assembly includes a canopy secured to a roller assembly. The roller assembly is supported by a pair of extensible support arms and a pair of extensible rafters. Each of the support arms includes upper and lower arms locked together by a locking assembly. Inner ends of the rafter are pivotably connected to upper brackets adapted for mounting to the wall. Outer ends of the rafters are slidably and pivotably connected to the support arms. The support arms and the rafters are curved so as to conform to the wall when the awning assembly is in a stored position. Pins extending from the upper brackets space the support arms from the wall when the awning assembly is in the stored position.

Abstract: Improved veranda tent of the type whereby the winding and unwinding mechanism is provided in a top casing (2) and whereby the deployment lath (8) of the tent cloth (3) can be moved in guides, characterized in that the aforementioned guides each are formed by two parts, namely fixed guides (4-5) and movable guides (6-7), whereby these movable guides (6-7) are movable in lengthwise direction in respect to the fixed guides (4-5) and whereby the movable guides (6-7) are movable in respect to the deployment lath (8).

Abstract: A retractable awning is provided with a multiple position pivot support adapted-for mounting the awning in different installations. A flange of a mounting bracket fits in one of several slots in the support according to a wall and awning rail structure. A roller is provided with a notch into which is wedged a rope in a hem pocket of the awning. The notch retains the rope and holds the awning taut. Rafter arms a pivotably attached to slides held in slideways on external faces of support arms. A stop and latch mechanism hold the rafter in an extended position so that pivoting of the support arms does not change tension of the awning. An improved roller lock uses a pair of pawls engaging a gear. A spring biases the lock to either of two engaged positions.

Abstract: A system for automatically tensioning an awning canopy while deploying a clamp arm for operative engagement with the side edge of an awning canopy, includes a clamp arm pivotally mounted on the outermost component of a telescoping rafter arm also having an innermost component. The innermost component slidably receives a gripping system that engages the inner component and becomes releasably locked thereto upon initial pivotal movement of the clamp arm. A link arm interconnects the clamp arm with the outer telescoping component such that further pivotal movement of the clamp arm causes a longitudinal extension of the rafter arm to apply tension to the awning canopy.

Abstract: A retractable awning which finds a particular use on recreational vehicles, mobile homes or the like having slide-out units is mounted on the side of the vehicle and has longitudinally extensible support arms that support a roll bar having the outer edge of an awning sheet secured thereto with the inner edge being secured to the side wall of the vehicle. The awning is movable between a retracted position adjacent to the side wall of the vehicle and an extended position with the support arms being biased toward their extended position with internal gas springs so that initial movement of the awning from the retracted to the extended position allows the support arms to automatically longitudinally extend providing a large arc for the roll bar which allows it to clear or extend above and beyond an extended slide-out unit.

Abstract: A support arrangement (12) for mounting an awning or similar on a wall (14). The arrangement (12) includes a first elongate member (18) one end of which is pivotally mountable on the wall (14). The other end of the member (18) pivotally mounts a shorter second member (28). A third elongate member (32) is provided slidably mounted to the second member (28) and lockable to the first member (18) when in a parallel relationship therewith. The end of the member (32) away from the member (18) is pivotally mountable to an awning (10). By virtue of the respective sliding, pivotting and locking of the members (18,28,32), the arrangement (12) can adopt a collapsed position with the members (18,28,32) lying against each other such that the awning (10) can lie against the wall (14), or an erect condition with the members (18,28,32) in alignment and adjustable in length to provide for different inclinations of the awning (10).

Abstract: A lift handle assembly is mounted on a support arm of a awning of the type used on recreational vehicles. The lift handle assembly is used to facilitate extension of the support arm to achieve the desired length for the support arm and then locks the support arm segments together in a manner which can be released only by performing three separate steps.

Abstract: An improved awning assembly for a recreational vehicle has the awning rolled around a roller tube and stowed against a wall. Support arms pivot upwardly to a stowed and latched position parallel with the roller tube and pivot downwardly therefrom. The support arms are attached to hooks or a latching assembly on the vehicle. Rafter arms slide in a channel at the wall and are positioned to tension the awning. The awning provides a compact and attractive assembly in the stowed position and is easily erected by one person.

Abstract: An improved awning assembly for a recreational vehicle has the awning rolled around a roller tube. A lead rail is attached to an edge of the awning. Support arms are stowed and latched in the lead rail and pivot downwardly therefrom. A sliding and pivoting latch mechanism holds the lead rail in the retracted position. The support arms are attached to feet on the vehicle with a spring latch mechanism. Spring loaded rafter arms slide in a channel on the back of the lead rail and are positioned to tension the awning. The awning provides a compact and attractive assembly in the stowed position and is easily erected by one person.

Abstract: A hinged arm awning with a support frame, in which a cloth roller is rotatably mounted, with hinged arms, which are pivotably mounted in brackets, and with a deployment rod, which tensions the end of the cloth and is flexibly connected to the bottom arm of the hinged arms. The technical problem lies in increasing the deployed length while maintaining the stability of a hinged arm awning. At least one arm (top arm 4 and/or bottom arm 5) of each hinged arm (3) forms an essentially right angle with the deployment rod (7) in the unfolded position and comprises a telescopic device which is preloaded in the deployment direction.

Abstract: A slide system for interconnecting the outer end of a rafter arm to an associated support arm in a retractable awning includes a slide member pivotally connected to the outer end of a rafter arm and also pivotally and slidably connected to the associated support arm to permit the two arms to become skewed during extension and retraction of the awning. The system further includes an automatic catch system to releasably secure the slide member to the outer end of a support arm in a manner such that it can be quickly released for retraction of the awning.

Abstract: An improved adjustable rib for use with an awning support apparatus which in turn is used with an awning having one end attached to a wall and a second end attached to an awning support tube held a predetermined distance from one end of the awning, measured along the awning, by a pair of side frames attached to the wall. The improved adjustable rib includes an elongated rigid bowed housing having two open ends. Elongated and rigid flat bars, having a curvature nearly identical to that of the housing, slide within the housing and are adjustable to vary the length of the rib. Lock screws, which are screwed into a hole in each of the flat bars, are used to fix the position of the flat bars within the housing. In a second embodiment, the rib includes a smaller diameter curved tube which telescopically fits into a larger curved diameter tube having the same curvature as the smaller tube.

Abstract: A motorized portable awning that can be attached to the side of a utility vehicle. Canopy 16 is made of flexible waterproof material that can be rolled into aluminum canister 18 mounted on the side of the vehicle. Canister 18 also holds aluminum x-brace 10 and leg assembly 12 which when folded out provide support for canopy 16. Canopy 16 is rolled out mechanically by motor 38.

Abstract: A trick cover assembly is provided having an improved telescopic arm assembly for drawing a flexible cover across an upwardly open truck body or container. In one embodiment, the front mounted assembly is secured to a portion of the truck frame between the cab and the body, and comprises a pair of pivoting telescopic arms, a drive motor, a flexible truck cover, a tie-rod, and a cover housing. As the drive motor moves the arms fore or aft, arm mounted actuators cause the segmented arms to extend or retract so that the tie-rod connecting the upper arm ends and securing one end of the cover, travels horizontally over the upper edge of the body in close proximity to it. Extension or retraction of the telescopic arms occurs simultaneously and proportionately with the rearward or forward pivoting of the arms. The cover housing, optionally mounted on a retractable gantry, protects the cover and incorporates a spring tension device to assist in smoothly rolling and unrolling the flexible cover.

Abstract: A truck cover assembly is provided having an improved telescopic arm assembly for drawing a flexible cover across an upwardly open truck body or container. The front mounted assembly is secured to a portion of the truck frame between the cab and the body, and comprises a pair of pivoting telescopic arms, a drive motor, a flexible truck cover, a tie-rod, and a cover housing. As the drive motor moves the arms fore or aft, arm mounted actuators cause the segmented arms to extend or retract so that the tie-rod connecting the upper arm ends and securing one end of the cover, travels horizontally over the upper edge of the body in close proximity to it. Extension or retraction of the telescopic arms occurs simultaneously and proportionately with the rearward or forward pivoting of the arms. The cover housing, optionally mounted on a retractable gantry, protects the cover and incorporates a spring tension device to assist in smoothly rolling and unrolling the flexible cover.

Abstract: A retractable awning for attachment to a structure, such as the side of a recreational vehicle, is provided. The awning includes a shade adapted to be moved from a furled position in which the awning is secured adjacent to the vehicle to an unfurled position in which the shade provides protection from sun and rain. The awning has an upper rafter bar and a lower upright support and a locking structure for locking the rafter bar in an extended position. This locking structure can be remotely released through the use of a release arm. The awning also includes a locking structure for locking the rafter bar to the upright support. This locking structure includes a locking pin located on the rafter bar and a locking keeper slidably mounted on the upright. The upright comprises a first channel member slidably mounted within a second channel member through the use of a slider structure. The slider structure comprises a low friction surface, such as an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene material.

Abstract: A mechanism is disclosed for assisting an operator of a retractable awning in lifting the awning to a desired elevation. The mechanism includes a pair of back-to-back gas spring units which are operatively connected to relatively sliding telescoping members of a support arm for the awning to bias the support arm outwardly in a direction to assist in lifting the awning into a desired orientation. In one embodiment of the mechanism, a compression spring is provided in axial alignment with the gas spring units to provide an elongated stroke for additional assistance in attaining abnormal elevation of the awning.

Abstract: A tension rafter arrangement adapted to apply tension to an awning extending between a wall and an awning support comprises an extensible rafter having one end adapted to be pivoted at a wall. The rafter has a fitting for releasably holding it to the support. The pivoting arrangement enables pivoting of the rafter to a position so that the fitting is adjacent the wall. The fitting can be releasably held to the wall. The rafter has a tensioning arrangement with a mechanical advantage, and a link pivoting the rafter to the wall serves as a support to lift a stored awning. A roller support for the awning can rotate without affecting the tension of the awning.

Abstract: A truck cover having an improved telescopic arm assembly for drawing a cover across an open topped truck body or other vessel or container. The assembly is powered by a pneumatic, hydraulic or other power source and comprises a pair of pivoting telescopic arms motivated by actuators The activators cause the telescopic arms to move pivotally from one end of the container to the opposite end and during the pivotal movement to cause the telescopic arms to retract as they move to a vertical position and to extend as they move from the vertical position to the opposite end of the container. The extension and retraction of the telescopic arms during pivotal movement from one end of the container to the opposite end causes a flexible cover carried by the upper ends of the telescopic arms to be drawn across the container in a low trajectory resulting in improved ease and safety of operation and reduced opportunity for damage to the flexible cover.

Abstract: A window screen or shade, in particular for motor vehicles, includes a wind-up roller biassed in the wind-up direction that is rotatably journalled in a base and on which shade or screen web is secured with one end. The other edge of the web is mounted in an end rail, which is engaged by at least one extension element of an extension structure located in the vicinity of the wind-up roller, in order to unwind the web counter to the biassing of the spring mechanism for the wind-up roller. To enable dispensing with additional guide elements for the end rail, which support the window shade in the direction at right angles to the spread-open web, the extension element is substantially rigid, at least in a direction at right angles to the plane of the web defined by the extended web, and when the web is extended can move in a plane parallel to this plane of the web.

Abstract: An awning assembly which is particularly suited for recreational vehicles includes a pair of telescoping support arm assemblies and a pair of folding rafter arm assemblies. A roller is rotatably supported by the support arm assemblies, and an awning is wound and unwound on the roller. Each of the telescoping support arm assemblies includes inner and outer telescoping arms and a cable which is connected to the arms and to the roller for extending the telescoping arms when the roller unwinds the awning. Each of the folding rafter arm assemblies includes a pair of pivotally connected rafter arms, a latch pin for locking the rafter arms in an extended position, and a latch release which enables the rafter arms to pivot when the awning is wound up.

Abstract: An improved upper bracket is provided for a retractable awning of the type which includes a flexible cover sheet anchored along one edge to a vertical support surface with the opposite edge of the cover sheet being secured to a roll bar adapted to be moved toward and away from the supporting surface so that the awning can be retracted or extended respectively. The roll bar has a pair of support arms connected at opposite ends thereof which are adapted to support the roll bar at a pre-selected elevation from the horizontal surface and a pair of brace members extendable from an upper bracket to an associated end of the roll bar to hold the roll bar in an extended position spaced from the vertical support surface. A lower bracket is also mounted on the vertical support surface beneath the upper bracket and is adapted to retain the distal end of an associated brace member as well as a lower end of an associated support arm when the awning is in its retracted position.

Abstract: An awning support assembly for an awning apparatus (20) mounted on a vehicle (24) includes a clamp assembly (60) attachable at any point along a support tube (30) of the awning apparatus. Clamp assembly (60) has two clamp members (62,64), each having hook-shaped ends (66,68) engageable within grooves or openings in support tube (30). The opposite adjacent ends of clamp members (62,64) when drawn together pull clamp assembly (60) against support tube (24). A telescoping compression member (34) is rotatably attached to clamp (60) to push outwardly on support tube (30). A lever (90) is manually operated to extend compression member (36) to impart a desired load on support tube (30). A telescoping leg support (38) is rotatably connected to clamp assembly (60) and is locked in desired extended position by movable rack (136) engaging fixed rack (134).

Abstract: An awning type sunshade particularly for beaches, gardens and the like, comprising a supporting frame associated with a support member. At an intermediate point of the supporting frame the ends of a pair of telescoping arms are articulated. At their other ends, the arms are connected with the ends of a front member which is movable with respect to the supporting frame. The arms are pivotable at an intermediate point about a substantially perpendicular axis with respect to the front member direction of movement. The end of an awning is connected with the front member. The awning is connected at the other end thereof, with a take-up roller rotatably supported by the supporting frame. A means is provided for blocking or locking the rotation of the arms and/or the telescoping movement thereof.

Abstract: A bracket mountable on a supporting surface for retaining a pair of awning support members in a retracted juxtapositional storage position has a pair of side plate members retained in spaced parallel vertically oriented relationship by a cross-web member defining uniform channels on opposite sides thereof. The side plate members pivotally support the lower end of one of the support members and defines a space rearwardly of the one support member into which the lower end of the other support member can be inserted to retain the support members in juxtapositional relationship adjacent to the supporting surface.