Panel coupling and rotation system
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 24, 2023
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Apr 20, 2023
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Oct 20, 2021
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Oct 20, 2021
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to a patio cover system. The system comprises a frame comprising support beams; support posts configured to support the frame; cover panels rotatably coupled to the support beams; an actuator, and/or other components. The actuator may be mounted to the frame and coupled to the cover panels, may be configured to rotate the cover panels between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and comprises a motor; a piston coupled to the motor; an arm coupled to the piston and configured to extend from the piston toward the cover panels; a linking member coupled to the arm and the cover panels, and/or other components. The linking member may be configured to rotate the cover panels in unison between the open configuration and the closed configuration when driven by the arm, the piston, and/or the motor.
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- E04F Class
- 679 Applications Filed
- 329 Patents Issued To-Date
- 48.46 % Issued To-Date
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- 3 Citation Count
- E04F Class
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