Retractable awning with lighting in an extended position

摘要

A retractable awning with is moveable between an extended position where the awning is deployed for use and a retracted position where the awning is stowed out of use. The awning includes a light source mounted on a roller tube, with the light source being exposed to a living area beneath the awning when the awning is in the extended position. A contact assembly provides electrical power to the light source, with the contact assembly comprising engaging rotatable and stationary segments.

主权项

1. A retractable awning movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the awning comprising:
a roller tube; a flexible canopy rollable onto and unrollable from said roller tube; an elongated, electric light source mounted on said roller tube, said light source electrically connected to a first electrical coupler; first and second heads configured for supporting said roller tube; said first head comprising an axle mounted for rotation therein and extending therefrom, said axle configured for fixed engagement with said roller tube, said first head further comprising a contact disc configured for rotation with said axle, said contact disc comprising a first contact ring; a first wire connected at one end to said first contact ring and at another end to a second electrical coupler, said first wire and said second electrical coupler extending from said first head; said second electrical coupler engagable with said first electrical coupler when said roller tube is connected to said axle.