Abstract: A system for holding at least one object to be held in a shaft-type building structure, comprising: a holding device, which in turn comprises at least a first holding device element having a holding portion for holding the holding device on a shaft-type building structure and at least a second holding device element having a second holding portion for holding the holding device on a shaft-type building structure. The at least second holding device element is movably mounted between a first operating position, in which the holding device can be or is held on a shaft-type building structure by means of the second holding device element, and a second operating position, in which the holding device cannot be or is not held on a shaft-type building structure by means of the second holding device element.

Abstract: A window shade system is provided. The system includes a frame coupleable adjacent to a window. The frame includes first and second side members. At least two shade roll assemblies are coupled to the frame. The at least two shade roll assemblies are selectively movable along the first and second side members independently of each other. A shade member is coupled to the at least two shade roll assemblies. In addition, the shade member is selectively variably permeable to light.

Abstract: A window shade device includes a windup device that winds up a window shade to be drawn/housed, a guide and support mechanism that includes a guide rail including a guide path and a movable member configured to move along the guide rail, and an arm that is coupled to the window shade and is supported by the movable member so as to change its posture. A first gear is provided to the arm, and a second gear is provided to at least a part of the guide path. A deceleration gear mechanism configured to mesh with the first gear and the second gear decelerates and transfers the rotational movement upon meshing with the second gear as the rotational movement for causing the arm to change its posture upon meshing with the first gear.

Abstract: A system and method for a retractable tennis court shade device is disclosed. The device is constructed such that it does not substantially impair the play of the game on the tennis court that is being shaded. The device can be constructed substantially along existing fencing structures to surround the entire tennis court, or it can be constructed so that it is parallel to any of the sidelines or baselines or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the device can be constructed such that it is freestanding. The device comprises a frame supported by a plurality of support columns, wherein the frame is disposed at an angle extending inward from the edge of the support columns toward the tennis court while stopping short of completely covering the play area above the tennis court. A plurality of fabric shade panels are retractably attached to the frame, which fabric shade panels filter substantially all of the light and/or UV radiation from the sun.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-supporting articulated-arm cassette awning, in particular for motor homes or trailers, comprising articulated arms (20) that are pivotable at awning arm joints or shoulder joints (10), and brackets or shoulders (II) for connecting the entire awning (100) to the vehicle by means of fastening elements and for receiving joint pins (I) in an insertable, in particular, slidable manner and for at least limiting the twistability of joint pins (I) of those parts of the awning arm joint or shoulder joint that are fixed to the vehicle. Desirable is a compact, continuously variable twisting arrangement for the joint pin which, at the same time, is capable of absorbing the high torques of the extended awning.

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: A support for an awning (10) comprises a plurality of inner members (28), each being pivotally connected to adjacent ones of the inner members (28). Support members (16), the are strengthened by braces (36) extend outwardly from the inner members (28). An awning material, such as shade cloth or canvas, is supported by the support members (16). The support is fixed to a wall (12) or a pole. The support can move between a retracted position in which the support members (16) lie adjacent to each other and an extend position in which distal ends of the support members are spaced from each other. The awning is compact when in the retracted position and aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: A proposed wind and weather protection device is designed in the form of a collapsible pavilion. The collapsible pavilion is provided with a collapsible roof (1) formed from circular segments. In two preferential design variants, the maximum opening angle of the pavilion is 180°, 90° or 270°. The roof (1) consists of a central nodal element (2) on which several roof spars (11) are fixed. The roof spars (11) support a covering element (21) in the form of a circular segment. To extend the roof (1), at least one tensioning device is provided. The pavilion can have vertical side supports. Each side support is positioned at the outer end of each roof spar. Furthermore, the pavilion can be equipped with a side wall. A gathering device can be used to ensure that the covering element (21) does not hang too far down when folded.

Abstract: A children's portable stage structure embodying a changeable pictorial scene setting outer curtain, an inner closure curtain, and a canopy removably extending the stage structure outwardly of a supporting wall surface.

Abstract: A pivotal hinge for an arm of an awning, wherein a supporting block is tightly clamped on a rectangular supporting tube and carries a pivotal bracket swingable and lockable about an axle disposed in parallel with the supporting tube. The pivotal hinge is adjustable in a simple manner by a readily available tool and has high stability, particularly rigidity against torsion. The supporting block is defined by a yoke including two legs joined by a central web, one leg being defined by two parallel webs and a cross web connecting same. A supporting trunnion is carried within a pair of eyes formed in spaced projections extending beyond the central web for pivotally supporting the pivotal bracket. A threaded sleeve is rotatably supported in a guide passage provided in the cross web, with a threaded bolt being engaged through the threaded sleeve and having one end pivotally connected to the pivotal bracket.