IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0883022
(2004-06-30)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Knobbe, Martens, Olson &
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
7 인용 특허 :
36 |
초록
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An awning assembly for the front portion of a recreational vehicle. The awning assembly in a closed position provides an aerodynamic profile for the front portion of the recreational vehicle, so that a front wall can be arranged to allow more efficient use of the interior. In one embodiment, the fr
An awning assembly for the front portion of a recreational vehicle. The awning assembly in a closed position provides an aerodynamic profile for the front portion of the recreational vehicle, so that a front wall can be arranged to allow more efficient use of the interior. In one embodiment, the front wall is vertical so that the front portion of the interior has a full ceiling height. The awning assembly in an open position helps to block out external elements, so that the front wall can be used more efficiently. In one embodiment, the front wall includes a window, and the awning assembly provides a shade for that window while allowing an occupant to look outside towards the front of recreational vehicle. Various structures and methods for implementing the awning assembly to the front portion of the recreational vehicle are disclosed.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A recreational vehicle comprising: a chassis with wheels mounted thereto so as to allow rolling motion of the recreational vehicle; a main housing mounted to the chassis, the main housing having a front wall, a rear wall, and at least two side walls interposed between the fro
What is claimed is: 1. A recreational vehicle comprising: a chassis with wheels mounted thereto so as to allow rolling motion of the recreational vehicle; a main housing mounted to the chassis, the main housing having a front wall, a rear wall, and at least two side walls interposed between the front and rear walls so as to define an interior space having a roof and a floor; an awning assembly having a first end that is hingeably mounted adjacent a top portion of the front wall and a second end that swings about the first end so as to be movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the awning assembly has a side profile shape that has a front contour and a rear contour wherein the front contour is separated from the rear contour by varying thickness so that when in the closed configuration the rear contour conforms to the profile of the front wall and the front contour provides an aerodynamic shape to a front portion of the recreational vehicle, and wherein the awning assembly in its open configuration provides a cover for at least a portion of the front wall from external elements; wherein the awning assembly comprises a shell structure that is substantially non-collapsible such that the shell structure in its closed configuration provides the aerodynamic shape, and the shell structure in its open configuration provides a cover above and in front of the front wall. 2. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the awning assembly further comprises at least one extension pole that provides support for the shell structure in its open configuration. 3. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the awning assembly further comprises at least one power strut that assists opening and closing of the shell structure. 4. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the shell structure includes a curved portion and a panel portion joined together so as to form the shell structure. 5. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the shell structure includes ribbed features that provided resistance to warping and flexing of the shell structure. 6. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the shell structure further comprises a brace imbedded within shell structure and attached to the hinge assembly. 7. The recreational vehicle of claim 6, wherein the brace comprises two rigid rods, each rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the two rods are attached to the ends of the hinge assembly and the second ends of the two rods are attached to each other, thereby forming a triangular bracing structure that directly couples the shell structure to the hinge assembly. 8. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the front wall is oriented substantially perpendicular to the roof and the floor to provide more efficient use of the front portion of the interior space, wherein the shape of the awning assembly provides the aerodynamic profile to an otherwise non-aerodynamic profile associated with the perpendicular front wall. 9. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the recreational vehicle is a fifth-wheel trailer. 10. A recreational vehicle comprising: a chassis with wheels mounted thereto so as to allow rolling motion of the recreational vehicle; a main housing mounted to the chassis, the main housing having a front wall, a rear wall, and at least two side walls interposed between the front and rear walls so as to define an interior space having a roof and a floor; a cover having a first end that is hingeably mounted adjacent a top portion of the front wall and a second end that swings about the first end so as to be movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the cover has a side profile shape that has a first contour and a second contour wherein the first contour is separated from the second contour by varying thickness so that when in the closed configuration the second contour conforms to the contour of the front wall and the first contour provides a desired contour to a front portion of the recreational vehicle that is different than the contour of the front wall, and wherein the cover in its open configuration provides a cover for at least a portion of the front wall; wherein the cover comprises a shell structure that is substantially non-collapsible such that the shell structure in its closed configuration provides the aerodynamic shape, and the shell structure in its open configuration provides a cover above and in front of the front wall. 11. The recreational vehicle of claim 10, wherein the cover further comprises at least one extension pole that provides support for the cover in its open configuration. 12. The recreational vehicle of claim 10, wherein the cover includes a curved portion and a panel portion joined together so as to form a shell structure. 13. The recreational vehicle of claim 12, wherein the shell structure includes ribbed features that provided resistance to warping and flexing of the shell structure. 14. The recreational vehicle of claim 12, wherein the shell structure further comprises a brace imbedded within the shell structure and attached to a hinge assembly thereby providing a robust coupling of the shell structure to the hinge assembly. 15. The recreational vehicle of claim 10, wherein the front wall is oriented substantially perpendicular to the roof and the floor to provide more efficient use of the front portion of the interior space, wherein the shape of the cover provides an aerodynamic profile to an otherwise non-aerodynamic profile associated with the perpendicular front wall. 16. The recreational vehicle of claim 10, wherein the recreational vehicle is a fifth-wheel trailer. 17. A method of fabricating a trailer, the method comprising: positioning a front wall of the trailer in a generally perpendicular manner with respect to a roof and a floor of the trailer, wherein the front wall, the roof, and the floor define a front portion of an interior of the trailer, and wherein the front wall being perpendicular to the roof and floor allows for a relatively more efficient use of the front portion of the interior than would an angled front wall; and providing an external cover that movably covers the exterior side of the front wall, wherein the external cover is hingeably mounted to a top portion of the front wall to allow the external cover to move from a closed position adjacent the front wall to an open position by swinging about the top portion of the front wall so in the open position the external cover blocks out external elements from at least a portion of the front wall, and wherein the external cover in its closed position provides a shape to the front portion of the trailer that is more aerodynamically efficient than that of a perpendicular front wall alone, wherein the external cover comprises a shell structure that is substantially non-collapsible. 18. The recreational vehicle of claim 1, wherein the front wall includes a window. 19. The recreational vehicle of claim 10, wherein the front wall includes a window. 20. The method of claim 17, further comprising providing a window in the front wall.
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