Patent ID: 7520290
Filing Date: 2009-04-21
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A portable collapsible awning, comprising: a main collapsible frame, having: a plurality of vertical support members, each of the vertical support members having an upper end and a lower end; a respective retractable wheel mounted to the lower end of each vertical support member; a plurality of collapsible horizontal members pivotally attached to the upper ends of the vertical supports, the horizontal members forming a U-shaped top frame having an open mouth when the horizontal members are extended; and a plurality of upper canopy support members pivotally attached to the upper ends of the vertical support members, the main collapsible frame defining a passageway for pedestrians when the horizontal members are extended; a first canopy removably mounted on said plurality of upper canopy support members; an auxiliary frame having a proximal beam removably attached to the upper ends of the vertical support members across the open mouth of the U-shaped frame, a pair of elongated extensible rods removably attached to and extending from opposite ends of the proximal beam, and a distal beam attached across opposing ends of the extensible rods, the distal beam being adapted for overlying a portion of a vehicle roof; a second canopy mounted on the auxiliary frame to form a walkway awning; an attachment device mounted to said second canopy for releasably securing an end of said second canopy to the vehicle roof; whereby the walkway awning is adapted for providing an overhead covering connecting the main canopy with the vehicle without frame members obstructing opening of a door of the vehicle.