Manual override system for motor-driven retractable awning

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8960256
APP PUB NO 20100126544A1
SERIAL NO

12625431

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A retractable motor-driven awning can be extended or retracted by energizing the motor in one direction or another. A manually operable system, however, is also employed for rotating the awning by hand in a direction to retract the awning in the event the motor drive becomes inoperable. The ability to hand rotate the roll bar to retract the awning is achieved by connecting the roll bar to the drive shaft of the motor with a manual override system. Implementations of a manual override mechanism include one-way bearings and various ratchet designs.

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CAREFREE/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY2145 WEST 6TH AVENUE BROOMFIELD CO 80020

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Thompson, Scott P Boulder, US 27 397
Wagner, Robert Longmont, US 67 1235

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