Awning assembly

Abstract

An awning assembly comprises a frame assembly supporting an awning canopy. The frame assembly comprises frame members made of inflatable beams. The rear section of the frame assembly includes horizontal and vertical frame members, and a rail assembly connects to both a support structure and the frame assembly. The rail assembly comprises keder rails, and the awning assembly further comprises connector assemblies. Connector assemblies, vertically positioned over the rail assembly, supports the vertical frame members. The rail assembly supports the horizontal frame members. The rail assembly is affixed to the support structure via a bracket, while connector assemblies secured to the rail assembly with nuts and slots. Utilizing T-shaped slots and nuts, the assembly ensures compatibility. The inflatable beam members made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) provide durability. Additionally, the frame assembly forms a roof-shaped configuration, suitable for various applications.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An awning assembly, comprising:
 a frame assembly configured to support an awning canopy, wherein the frame assembly comprises a plurality of frame members, wherein the frame members are made of inflatable beam members, wherein the frame assembly comprises a rear portion comprising at least two horizontal frame members and one or more vertical frame members extending between the horizontal frame members, wherein the horizontal frame members are spaced apart from one another, and wherein the vertical frame members are spaced apart from one another;   a rail assembly comprises a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein the first side of the rail assembly is adapted to engage a support structure and the second side of the rail assembly is attached adjacent to the horizontal frame member at a bottom portion of the frame assembly, wherein the rail assembly further comprises a third side, a fourth side opposite to the third side, a first keder rail and a second keder rail configured at the third side, a third keder rail and a fourth keder rail configured at the fourth side of the rail assembly, one or more first slots defined at the first side, and one or more second slots defined at the second side of the rail assembly, and   one or more connector assemblies disposed vertically over the rail assembly, wherein at least one connector assembly extends alongside and adjacent to each vertical frame members, wherein the connector assembly comprises a flat member and at least one fifth keder rail integrally formed at two opposing sides of the flat member,
 wherein the rail assembly connects and supports the horizontal frame members and each connector assembly fastens and supports respective vertical frame members, wherein the first keder rail and fourth keder rail are configured for mounting the canopy, wherein the second keder rail configured for mounting horizontal frame member, and wherein the fifth keder rail configured for mounting the vertical frame members. 
   
     
     
         2 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the rail assembly is attached to the support structure via a bracket having one or more first apertures and one or more first nuts, wherein the first slot is configured to receive a first nut and allow passage of the first nut through respective apertures fastening the rail assembly to the support structure. 
     
     
         3 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each connector assembly comprises one or more second apertures, wherein the second slot is configured to receive a second nut and allow passage of the second nut through respective apertures fastening the connector assembly to the rail assembly. 
     
     
         4 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first slots and the second slots are a T-shaped slot and the first nuts and the second nuts are a T-shaped nut complementary to the T-shaped slot. 
     
     
         5 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable beam members are made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material. 
     
     
         6 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , further comprises one or more connecting frame members, wherein the vertical frame members, the horizontal frame members and the connecting frame members are interconnected to form a substantially roof-shaped frame configuration. 
     
     
         7 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a wall of a vehicle. 
     
     
         8 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , the vertical frame members, the horizontal frame members and the connecting frame members are interconnected via a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         9 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each keder rail is configured to accommodate a keder strip to secure corresponding frame members and canopy. 
     
     
         10 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , further comprises one or more ropes to provide anchorage to the awning assembly. 
     
     
         11 . The awning assembly of  claim 1 , further comprises at least one of hard cover and a soft cover to enclose and cover the awning assembly.