Electronic and automatic awning

Abstract

An innovative foldable self-supporting retractable awning system has been developed to address the limitations of traditional fixed and mounted awning designs. The key features include a versatile, column-like structure that can transition between a compact closed state and a fully deployed shading configuration without requiring permanent wall or structural attachments. The system consists of a retractable awning, a mechanical structure with a movable rod and arm assembly, and an electronic control system. This allows the awning to be positioned as needed to provide shading for vehicles, outdoor seating areas, and other spaces. The design incorporates safety features like wind sensors and obstacle detection to automatically adjust the awning based on environmental conditions. This novel approach offers increased flexibility and convenience compared to conventional awning solutions, making it well-suited for a wide range of residential and commercial applications.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An electric awning, comprising:
 a pillar which is fixed on ground or on a wall, wherein, on opening, a cross-rail (A) extends from the fixed pillar, protrudes outward from the side, and then rises, there are one or more awnings (E) inside the cross-rail (A); after completing the height of the cross-rail (A), the cross-rail (A) is intercepted and hung to the pillar by two connections (B) to fix the cross rail, the cross-rail (A) is moved by a motor (I), the motor (I) is tied by an iron wire (N), the iron wire (N) is fixed by a chain (O), the chain (O) is fixed from the top to a toothed sprocket (J), the chain (O) is wound on the sprocket (J), the iron wire (N) is wound from the bottom on a toothless U-shaped pulley (L), the iron wire (N) is connected to the cross-rail (A) through a piece fixed to the bottom end (M) of the cross-rail (A), and the movement of the chain (O) and the iron wire (N) operates in a different direction as the chain (O) pulls the iron wire (N) to raise the cross-rail (A) to go out or pull it to come down; then, push an arm(S) fixed with two cylinders (Q) and a fabric (U) attached to the columns out in opposite directions (F); on closing, all the moving parts return to their place, then the cross-rail (A) returns to enter inside the pillar, and the pillar becomes a stable pillar without appendages or barriers.   
     
     
         2 . The electric awning according to  claim 1 , wherein the electric awning is operated by pressing a button (C) attached to the awning, by a remote control, or by a device wirelessly connected to the electric awning. 
     
     
         3 . The electric awning according to  claim 1 , wherein the pillar further comprises a code-reader sensor with radio frequency (K) or a passive keyless electronic sensor, when a vehicle approaches and stops next to the pillar, the code reader sensor (K) or the passive keyless electronic sensor reads a symbol inside the vehicle, recognizes the existence of the symbol, and then opens the electric awning. 
     
     
         4 . The electric awning according to  claim 1 , wherein the pillar further comprises a sun sensor (H), the presence of the sunshine can be recognized by the sun sensor (H) fixed in the awning. 
     
     
         5 . The electric awning according to  claim 4 , wherein the electric awning gets closed in case of the absence of the sunshine and opens again when the sun shines again. 
     
     
         6 . The electric sun canopy according to  claim 4 , wherein the pillar further comprises a code-reader sensor with radio frequency (K) or a passive keyless electronic sensor, when a vehicle approaches and stops next to the pillar, the code reader sensor (K) or the passive keyless electronic sensor reads a symbol inside the vehicle, recognizes the existence of the symbol, and then opens the electric awning when the sun sensor (H) recognizes the presence of solar radiation. 
     
     
         7 . The electric awning according to  claim 1 , wherein the pillar further comprises a wind sensor (G), and the electric awning is closed by the wind sensor (G) in the presence of strong winds and opened again when the wind stops. 
     
     
         8 . The electric awning according to  claim 7 , wherein the electric awning is opened again when the wind sensor (G) recognizes the stop of the wind and the vehicle is under the awning. 
     
     
         9 . The electric awning according to  claim 1 , wherein the arm(S) is composed of a spring and a compressed chain (T), held by fabric wrapped around two pillars (Q) inside the cross-rail (A), and there are two motors (R) inside the pillars to push and pull the arm(S) to open and close. 
     
     
         10 . The electric awning according to  claim 1 , wherein openings can be made in the fabric (U).