Cantilever canopy

• US 9,194,152 B1
• Filed: 02/20/2014
• Issued: 11/24/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2013
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Felix M. Plasencia
• Original Assignee: Felix M. Plasencia
• Inventors: Plasencia, Felix M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hawk, Noah Chandler
• Application Number:
  US14/185,047
• Time in Patent Office: 642 Days
• Field of Search: 135/88.01, 135/88.05, 135/139, 135/140, 135/143, 135/147, 135/153, 135/155, 114/361
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B63B 17/02 Awnings , including rigid weather protection structures, e.g. sunroofs; Tarpaulins; Accessories for awnings or tarpaulins
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 15/06 Tents at least partially supported by vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 15/34 Supporting means, e.g. frames
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 15/48 foldable, i.e. having pivoted or hinged means E04H15/405 and E04H15/46 takes precedence

Abstract

A cantilever canopy is disclosed for extending over a surface. The cantilever canopy includes a first telescoping support member and a second telescoping support member. A telescoping coupling member is secured between the first telescoping support member and second telescoping support member. A first pivot hinge pivotably couples the first telescoping support member with a first telescoping cantilever member. A second pivot hinge pivotably couples the second telescoping support member with a second telescoping cantilever member. A screen extends between the first telescoping cantilever member and the second telescoping cantilever member for providing shelter under the screen.

Claims

1. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface, comprising;

a first telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a telescoping coupling member secured to said distal end of said first telescoping support member and said distal end of said second telescoping support member;

a first telescoping cantilever member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping cantilever member extending between an proximal end and a distal end;

a first pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said first telescoping support member with said proximal end of said first telescoping cantilever member;

a second pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said second telescoping support member with said proximal end of said second telescoping cantilever member;

said first telescoping support member and said second telescoping support member providing a first canopy height and a second canopy height;

said telescoping coupling member providing a first canopy width and a second canopy width;

said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member providing a first canopy length and a second canopy length;

said first pivot hinge providing a first angle and a second angle between said first telescoping support member and said first telescoping cantilever member;

said second pivot hinge providing a third angle and a fourth angle between said second telescoping support member and said second telescoping cantilever member;

a first anchor coupling said proximal end of said first telescoping support member to the surface;

a second anchor coupling said proximal end of said second telescoping support member to the surface;

a screen extending between said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member for providing shelter under said screen;

a first pivot lock for terminating pivoting of said first telescoping support member relative to said first telescoping cantilever member;

said first pivot lock including a first locking plate and a first locking pin;

said first locking plate coupled to said first telescoping cantilever member;

said first pivot plate having a first plurality of locking grooves;

said first locking pin traversing said distal end of said first telescoping supporting member;

said first locking pin engaging one of said first plurality of locking grooves for terminating pivoting of said first telescoping support member relative to said first telescoping cantilever member and said first locking pin disengaging one of said first plurality of locking grooves for permitting pivoting of said first telescoping support member relative to said first telescoping cantilever member;

a second pivot lock for terminating pivoting of said second telescoping support member relative to said second telescoping cantilever member;

said second pivot lock including a second locking plate and a second locking pin;

said second locking plate coupled to said second telescoping cantilever member;

said second locking plate having a second plurality of locking grooves;

said second locking pin traversing said distal end of said second telescoping support member; and

said second locking pin engaging one of said second plurality of locking grooves for terminating pivoting of said second telescoping support member relative to said second telescoping cantilever member and said second locking pin disengaging one of said second plurality of locking grooves for permitting pivoting of said second telescoping support member relative to said second telescoping cantilever member.

2. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first anchor includes a first fishing rod plug for inserting into a first fishing rod holder;

and

said second anchor includes a second fishing rod plug for inserting into a second fishing rod holder.

3. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first anchor includes a first fishing rod cylinder for inserting into a first fishing rod holder;

said first fishing rod cylinder defining a first cylinder bore for receiving said proximal end of said first telescoping support member;

a first locking tab integral to said first fishing rod cylinder;

a first locking screw traversing said first cylinder bore and contacting said first locking tab;

said first locking screw impressing said first locking tab for compressing said first locking tab against the first fishing rod holder and terminating displacement of said first anchor relative to the first fishing rod holder;

said second anchor includes a second fishing rod cylinder for inserting into a second fishing rod holder;

said second fishing rod cylinder defining a second cylinder bore for receiving said proximal end of said second telescoping support member;

a second locking tab integral to said second fishing rod cylinder;

a second locking screw traversing said second cylinder bore and contacting said second locking tab; and

said second locking screw impressing said second locking tab for compressing said second locking tab against the second fishing rod holder and terminating displacement of said second anchor relative to the second fishing rod holder.

4. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface, comprising;

a first telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a telescoping coupling member secured to said distal end of said first telescoping support member and said distal end of said second telescoping support member;

a first telescoping cantilever member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping cantilever member extending between an proximal end and a distal end;

a first pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said first telescoping support member with said proximal end of said first telescoping cantilever member;

a second pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said second telescoping support member with said proximal end of said second telescoping cantilever member;

said first telescoping support member and said second telescoping support member providing a first canopy height and a second canopy height;

said telescoping coupling member providing a first canopy width and a second canopy width;

said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member providing a first canopy length and a second canopy length;

said first pivot hinge providing a first angle and a second angle between said first telescoping support member and said first telescoping cantilever member;

said second pivot hinge providing a third angle and a fourth angle between said second telescoping support member and said second telescoping cantilever member;

a first anchor coupling said proximal end of said first telescoping support member to the surface;

a second anchor coupling said proximal end of said second telescoping support member to the surface;

a screen extending between said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member for providing shelter under said screen;

said first anchor includes a first fishing rod cylinder for inserting into a first fishing rod holder;

said first fishing rod cylinder defining a first cylinder bore for receiving said proximal end of said first telescoping support member;

a first locking tab integral to said first fishing rod cylinder;

a first locking screw traversing said first cylinder bore and contacting said first locking tab;

said first locking screw impressing said first locking tab for compressing said first locking tab against the first fishing rod holder and terminating displacement of said first anchor relative to the first fishing rod holder;

said second anchor includes a second fishing rod cylinder for inserting into a second fishing rod holder;

said second fishing rod cylinder defining a second cylinder bore for receiving said proximal end of said second telescoping support member;

a second locking tab integral to said second fishing rod cylinder;

a second locking screw traversing said second cylinder bore and contacting said second locking tab; and

said second locking screw impressing said second locking tab for compressing said second locking tab against the second fishing rod holder and terminating displacement of said second anchor relative to the second fishing rod holder.

5. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface, comprising:

a first telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a telescoping coupling member secured to said distal end of said first telescoping support member and said distal end of said second telescoping support member;

a first telescoping cantilever member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping cantilever member extending between an proximal end and a distal end;

a first pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said first telescoping support member with said proximal end of said first telescoping cantilever member;

a second pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said second telescoping support member with said proximal end of said second telescoping cantilever member;

said first telescoping support member and said second telescoping support member providing a first canopy height and a second canopy height;

said telescoping coupling member providing a first canopy width and a second canopy width;

said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member providing a first canopy length and a second canopy length;

said first pivot hinge providing a first angle and a second angle between said first telescoping support member and said first telescoping cantilever member;

said second pivot hinge providing a third angle and a fourth angle between said second telescoping support member and said second telescoping cantilever member;

a first anchor coupling said proximal end of said first telescoping support member to the surface;

a second anchor coupling said proximal end of said second telescoping support member to the surface;

a screen extending between said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member for providing shelter under said screen;

a first pivot lock coupled to said distal end of said first telescoping supporting member;

said first pivot lock engaging said proximal end of said first telescoping cantilever member for terminating pivoting of said first telescoping support member relative to said first telescoping cantilever member and said first pivot lock disengaging said first telescoping cantilever member for permitting pivoting of said first telescoping support member relative to said first telescoping cantilever member;

a second pivot lock coupled to said distal end of said second telescoping supporting member; and

said second pivot lock engaging said proximal end of said second telescoping cantilever member for terminating pivoting of said second telescoping support member relative to said second telescoping cantilever member and said second pivot lock disengaging said second telescoping cantilever member for permitting pivoting of said second telescoping support member relative to said second telescoping cantilever member.

6. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface as set forth in claim 5, wherein said first anchor includes a first fishing rod plug for inserting into a first fishing rod holder;

and

said second anchor includes a second fishing rod plug for inserting into a second fishing rod holder.

7. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface, comprising;

a first telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping support member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a telescoping coupling member secured to said distal end of said first telescoping support member and said distal end of said second telescoping support member;

a first telescoping cantilever member extending between a proximal end and a distal end;

a second telescoping cantilever member extending between an proximal end and a distal end;

a first pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said first telescoping support member with said proximal end of said first telescoping cantilever member;

a second pivot hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said second telescoping support member with said proximal end of said second telescoping cantilever member;

said first telescoping support member and said second telescoping support member providing a first canopy height and a second canopy height;

said telescoping coupling member providing a first canopy width and a second canopy width;

said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member providing a first canopy length and a second canopy length;

said first pivot hinge providing a first angle and a second angle between said first telescoping support member and said first telescoping cantilever member;

said second pivot hinge providing a third angle and a fourth angle between said second telescoping support member and said second telescoping cantilever member;

a first anchor coupling said proximal end of said first telescoping support member to the surface;

a second anchor coupling said proximal end of said second telescoping support member to the surface;

a screen extending between said first telescoping cantilever member and said second telescoping cantilever member for providing shelter under said screen;

a first pivot lock coupled to said proximal end of said first telescoping cantilever member;

said first pivot lock engaging said distal end of said first telescoping supporting member for terminating pivoting of said first telescoping support member relative to said first telescoping cantilever member and said first pivot lock disengaging said first telescoping support member for permitting pivoting of said first telescoping support member relative to said first telescoping cantilever member;

a second pivot lock coupled to said proximal end of said second telescoping cantilever member; and

said second pivot lock engaging said distal end of said second telescoping supporting member for terminating pivoting of said second telescoping support member relative to said second telescoping cantilever member and said second pivot lock disengaging said second telescoping support member for permitting pivoting of said second telescoping support member relative to said second telescoping cantilever member.

8. A cantilever canopy for extending over a surface as set forth in claim 7, wherein said first anchor includes a first fishing rod plug for inserting into a first fishing rod holder;

and

said second anchor includes a second fishing rod plug for inserting into a second fishing rod holder.