Electrical arrangement of shading device

a shading device and electric arrangement technology, applied in the field of shading devices, can solve the problems of inability to guarantee the existence of electrical power sources, the problem of power sources becoming more serious, so as to reduce the manufacturing cost of shading devices, economic and efficient, and simple electrical

US20100319737A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-23MA SRL
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Patent Type
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Publication Date
2010-12-23
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Abstract

An electrical arrangement includes a releasable unit and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to detachably couple the releasable unit with the shading device and to ensure contact with the electrical arrangement so as to electrically connect the releasable unit of the electrical arrangement.
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CROSS REFERENCE OF RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This is a Continuation application that claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to a non-provisional application Ser. No. 11 / 985,415, filed Nov. 14, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a shading device, and more particularly to a shading device, such as an outdoor umbrella, with rechargeable battery arrangement which is detachably mounted to the structure of the shading device to electrically connect with an electrical arrangement thereof so as to provide electrical energy to electrical arrangement, such as an audio / video system or an illumination system.

[0004] 2. Description of Related Arts

[0005] Foldable outdoor umbrellas are usually set up in outdoor area, such as the patio area, garden area, campground or beach area, to provide a shade for the users to avoid excessive exposure of vigorous sunlight. A conventional outdoor umbrella generally comprises a stand...

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[0033]Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawings, a shading device according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. According to the first preferred embodiment, the shading device comprises an awning supported by an awning supporting structure to provide a shading area under the awning. For example, the shading device, which is embodied as an outdoor umbrella, comprises an umbrella awning 10, an umbrella frame 20 which supports the umbrella awning 10, an electrical arrangement 30 supported at the umbrella frame 20, and a rechargeable power source 40 which provides electrical power to the electrical arrangement 30 to be operated without using an electrical cord.

[0034]The umbrella frame 20 comprises a base 21, a supporting shaft 22 vertically mounted on top of the base 21, a connecting arm 23 sidewardly extended from a top portion of the supporting shaft 22 in a pivotally movable manner, and a foldable awning frame 24 suspendedly supported by the supporting ...