A shelter structure arranged to be deployed from a stowed configuration above a vehicle to a deployed configuration, having a number of elongate stays for supporting a flexible awning, the stays being movable to fan out from a stowed configuration to a fanned out configuration when deployed. The structure is provided with a mounting permitting the structure to move with respect to the mounting when deployed to selectively cover alternative sheltered zones in a deployed configuration.

A canopy support structure includes first and second hubs coupled to and movable along the pole or first and second hubs of which one is coupled to and movable along a track. The first and second hubs are movable toward each other during extension of the canopy support structure and away from each other during retraction of the canopy support structure. A plurality of articulating arms is connected directly or indirectly to the first and second hubs. The articulating arms include sets of scissor-connected primary articulating arms. At least some of the sets of scissor-connected primary articulating arms are connected directly to the first and second hubs and extend outward from the first and secondary hubs during expansion of the canopy support structure.

Disclosed herein is an adaptable assembly (10) comprising an elastically deformable sheet (12) for at least partially covering an opening. The sheet (12) has a higher flexural rigidity in the first direction A than in the second direction B. At least one actuator (16) is connected to the sheet (12) at two or more points spaced apart in the second direction B. When actuated, the actuator (16) is configured to apply a force between the two or more points to cause the sheet (12) to elastically deform from an initial configuration to an actuated configuration.

Disclosed herein is an adaptable assembly (10) comprising an elastically deformable sheet (12) for at least partially covering an opening. The sheet (12) has a higher flexural rigidity in the first direction A than in the second direction B. At least one actuator (16) is connected to the sheet (12) at two or more points spaced apart in the second direction B. When actuated, the actuator (16) is configured to apply a force between the two or more points to cause the sheet (12) to elastically deform from an initial configuration to an actuated configuration.

The invention relates to a fan-shaped sun or weather protection device (1) having radially extending bars (2, 3, 7, 7), wherein the bars (2, 3, 7, 7) are moved between a closed and a spread state of the fan (1) by means of a preloading element (5). When the fan is closed (13), driving energy is stored in the preloading element (5), which driving energy is subsequently used to drive the spreading of the fan (1). An angle of inclination of the fan (1) about a tilt axis can also be set by actuating the adjustment apparatus (9), wherein said adjustment is preloaded by means of a further preloading element (10).

The invention relates to a fan-shaped sun or weather protection device (1) having radially extending bars (2, 3, 7, 7), wherein the bars (2, 3, 7, 7) are moved between a closed and a spread state of the fan (1) by means of a preloading element (5). When the fan is closed (13), driving energy is stored in the preloading element (5), which driving energy is subsequently used to drive the spreading of the fan (1). An angle of inclination of the fan (1) about a tilt axis can also be set by actuating the adjustment apparatus (9), wherein said adjustment is preloaded by means of a further preloading element (10).

A protective awning is provided for use in a commercial establishment. The protective awning includes a collapsible frame assembly, an awning cover covering the collapsible frame assembly and a support frame for securing the collapsible frame assembly to a building. A release mechanism is provided to allow the collapsible frame assembly to move from a rigid condition holding the collapsible frame assembly away from the building to a collapsed condition closer to the building. A break-away mechanism is provided to prevent damage to the protective awning and building in the event of impact from a vehicle.

A protective awning is provided for use in a commercial establishment. The protective awning includes a collapsible frame assembly, an awning cover covering the collapsible frame assembly and a support frame for securing the collapsible frame assembly to a building. A release mechanism is provided to allow the collapsible frame assembly to move from a rigid condition holding the collapsible frame assembly away from the building to a collapsed condition closer to the building. A break-away mechanism is provided to prevent damage to the protective awning and building in the event of impact from a vehicle.

The invention is a portable sunshade used in conjunction with and supported by a vehicle or other object (e.g., tree) to produce shade. The shade system includes a protective bag that houses a canopy that can be extended to provide shade from the sun. The system also includes a plurality of collapsible poles that cooperate to form frames that support the canopy during use. The bag can be releasably attached to a vehicle or any other support structure, allowing the shade system to be easily and quickly assembled in a variety of locations.

The invention is a portable sunshade used in conjunction with and supported by a vehicle or other object (e.g., tree) to produce shade. The shade system includes a protective bag that houses a canopy that can be extended to provide shade from the sun. The system also includes a plurality of collapsible poles that cooperate to form frames that support the canopy during use. The bag can be releasably attached to a vehicle or any other support structure, allowing the shade system to be easily and quickly assembled in a variety of locations.