It is also known as folding arm awnings very famous in the commercial sector and present in almost all shops.
How do folding arm awnings work.
The awning is extended or retracted by rotating this clip.
The joints of the awning move like a human arm by extending and contracting with the operation guided by a chain which connects the arms together.
One end will have a handle that is slightly offset allowing it to be turned easily.
This is a shade that works on the technique of rollers and curtains and makes a shade that can make a 45 degree angle with the wall.
A folding arm awning offers a flexible shade solution for your home.
Pivot arm awnings are a simple and most useful technique to block sun rays and become able to tolerate hot summer waves.
A folding arm awning can either be manually operated with a removable crank handle or motorised using a switch or remote.
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Manual and automatic folding arm awnings work in a similar way.
The awning handle is designed this way so that it can easily be removed from the frame and kept inside.
When the fabric roll is allowed to unwind powerful tension in these arms pushes your canopy outward then continues pushing to hold the cover taut.
The other end will have a hook that fits into a clip next to one of the brackets.