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Title:
LOAD DETECTION SYSTEM FOR MOTORIZED LATERAL AND VERTICAL ARM AWNINGS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006033959
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A load detection system for lateral and vertical arm awnings generally includes a motorized roller with a fabric wound thereabout in a retracted position and extendable therefrom. Arms are provided for supporting the fabric in an extended position and at least one sensor is utilized for sensing strain due to extended awning loading and producing a load signal corresponding thereto. A controller is incorporated and responsive to the load signal for causing the motorized roller to retract and extend the fabric.

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Inventors:
HEITEL ROBERT G (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/032955
Publication Date:
October 19, 2006
Filing Date:
September 15, 2005
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Assignee:
GIRARD SYSTEMS (US)
HEITEL ROBERT G (US)
International Classes:
E06B9/00; E04F10/00
Foreign References:
US6111376A2000-08-29
US6142209A2000-11-07
US5225748A1993-07-06
US6484069B22002-11-19
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