Patent ID: 7213869
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: E04H,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A hold down for securing an RV awning assembly in position, the hold down comprising: a weight associated with a coupling mechanism that is configured to removably couple to a foot of an awning support arm assembly, wherein the weight comprises a thickness that separates a top surface and a bottom surface, and wherein the weight comprises one of: a friction pad coupled to or integrally joined with one of a portion of the bottom surface of the weight, portions of the bottom surface of the weight, and the entire bottom surface of the weight; and one of a first retaining collar comprising a plurality of cleats, the first retaining collar removably coupled with a bottom portion of the weight; and a second retaining collar comprising a grid work, the second retaining collar removably coupled with a bottom portion of the weight.