Patent ID: 8096312
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An awning assembly for a shelter having a canopy portion with an upper framework, and at least two adjacent legs supporting the upper framework, the awning assembly adapted to be removably mounted to said at least two adjacent legs, comprising: a plurality of awning support arms, each of said awning support arms including an elongated rod portion with a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, said proximal end portion including a connecting bracket and an adjustable pivot mount portion in which the proximal end of the elongated rod portion is pivotally mounted for pivotally mounting the awning support arm to a corresponding one of the legs of the shelter, said connecting bracket having a leg connector portion for removable connection to one of the legs of the shelter, said leg connector portion including a locking arm being a right angle member and having a first end and a second end, said first end of said locking arm being pivotally connected to a first end portion of said connecting bracket, and said second end of said locking arm being removably connected to a second end portion of to said connecting bracket to define an opening for receiving and connectable to the leg, said awning support arms being movable between a downwardly directed vertical position and an upwardly directed vertical position, and said adjustable pivot mount portion including a clamping mechanism configured to clamp and allow each of said awning support arms to be clamped in a desired position; and an awning shade portion removably mounted to said awning support arms.