Patent ID: 11920353
Assignee: THULE NV
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E  B | IPC B  E

Claim 11:
12. A connection system for connecting an accessory element of an awning system to a mounting structure, the connection system comprising:
a receiving member coupled to the mounting structure and defining a receiving groove extending along an extension path; and
an adapter, comprising:
an engaging section configured to:
rotate about the extension path, and
engage the receiving groove of the receiving member by at least a translatory movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the extension path; and

a receiving section coupled to a portion of the accessory element,

wherein 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.