A Bluetooth audio component for parasol

By designing a detachable Bluetooth audio component, the problem of the single function of the existing parasol is solved, and the structure integrating Bluetooth audio and lighting functions is realized, which improves the practicality and user experience of the umbrella.

CN111642878BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18TEMPO MFG LLC
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Application Number
CN202010467912.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-05-28
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2040-05-28

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Technical Problem

The existing parasol has a single function and lacks a structure that integrates Bluetooth audio and lighting functions, making it inconvenient and complex to use.

Method used

Design a removable Bluetooth audio component, including a built-in battery and speaker in the housing, with a lighting lamp at the lower end, connected to the solar panel through a conductive interface to achieve solar power supply, and an LED light strip is installed on the umbrella bone, and a Bluetooth audio switch and lighting switch are set for easy use.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the function expansion of the parasol, integrates Bluetooth audio and lighting functions, has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble, enhancing the practicality and user experience of the umbrella.

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Abstract

A Bluetooth audio component for a parasol includes a shell, characterized in that: the shell has a battery and a speaker built in, a lamp housing with a built-in lighting lamp is provided at the lower end of the shell, the shell is detachably mounted on the lower end of the lower umbrella plate of the parasol, an LED light bar is installed on the ribs of the parasol, a solar panel is installed on the upper end of the upper umbrella plate of the parasol, a conductive interface is provided in the shell to be electrically connected to the output end of the solar panel, the other end of the conductive interface is electrically connected to the input end of the battery, and a Bluetooth audio switch and a lighting switch for controlling the lighting lamp and the LED light bar are provided on the Bluetooth audio component. The invention has a simple, compact and reasonable structure, is easy to operate, has both Bluetooth audio and lighting functions, has strong practicality, can be used for upright umbrellas and hanging umbrellas, can be used alone, and can also be used as an outdoor umbrella accessory.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an accessory of a parasol, and in particular to a Bluetooth audio component used for a parasol. Background Art

[0002] As an outdoor leisure tool, parasols are widely used in leisure places such as squares, beaches, parks and courtyards, providing people with a comfortable space to enjoy the cool. Existing parasols generally include an umbrella surface, a middle rod and an umbrella cap, wherein the umbrella surface is arranged between the middle rod and the umbrella cap, and the middle rod is provided with a frame for supporting the umbrella surface, and the frame is hinged to the middle rod. Existing parasols on the market only have the function of sunshade and rainproof, and the function is relatively single. At present, parasols with multiple functions have also appeared.

[0003] After investigation, the Chinese patent "A New Type of Solar Sunshade" with patent number CN201820049294, this new type of solar sunshade, includes a waterproof top cover, a flexible solar film, an insulating umbrella cloth, a folding umbrella rib, a movable umbrella pole, a fixed umbrella pole, a base and a locking knob, the movable umbrella pole is a middle convex, internal hollow structure, the top of the movable umbrella pole is threadedly connected to the waterproof top cover, the upper side of the movable umbrella pole is provided with a wire hole, the movable umbrella pole is located below the wire hole and is sleeved with a folding umbrella rib, the upper part of the movable umbrella pole is provided with a number of slots and a number of USB interfaces, the slots can be hung with USB fans and LED lights, the lower part of the movable umbrella pole is sleeved on the inner side of the fixed umbrella pole, the inner side of the insulating umbrella cloth is installed on the folding umbrella rib, and the outer side of the insulating umbrella cloth is buckled with the inner side of the flexible solar film. The solar sunshade has the functions of lighting and fan, but its structure is relatively complex, and it is necessary to add a movable umbrella pole, and the USB fan and LED light are hung on the slot of the movable umbrella pole. The LED light of this structure needs to be plugged in and out frequently, which is not very convenient to use.

[0004] Bluetooth speakers are audio devices with built-in Bluetooth chips that use Bluetooth connections instead of traditional wire connections. They are connected to Bluetooth playback devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks to achieve convenience and speed. Currently, there are also Bluetooth speakers installed on parasols, but the structure that integrates Bluetooth speakers and lighting has not yet been reported. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a Bluetooth audio component for a parasol which has a simple and reasonable structure and is easy to assemble and disassemble in view of the above-mentioned technical status quo.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above technical problems is: a Bluetooth audio component for a parasol, comprising a shell, characterized in that: the shell has a built-in battery and a speaker, a lamp shell with a built-in lighting lamp is provided at the lower end of the shell, the shell can be detachably installed at the lower end of the lower umbrella plate of the parasol, an LED light strip is installed on the ribs of the parasol, a solar panel is installed on the upper end of the upper umbrella plate of the parasol, a conductive interface is provided in the shell and is electrically connected to the output end of the solar panel, the other end of the conductive interface is electrically connected to the input end of the battery, and a Bluetooth audio switch and a lighting switch for controlling the lighting lamp and the LED light strip on the ribs are provided on the Bluetooth audio component.

[0007] A further improvement is that the shell includes a left half shell and a right half shell that are coupled to each other, and when the left half shell and the right half shell are coupled to each other, a circular center hole is formed for the umbrella pole to pass through, and the lamp shell is divided into a left half shell and a right half shell, which are respectively integrally arranged at the lower ends of the left half shell and the right half shell, and one end of the left half shell and the right half shell are rotatably connected by a hinge, and the other end is fixed by magnetic attraction to form a structure corresponding to the shell.

[0008] One of the preferred schemes is that the parasol is an upright umbrella, the umbrella pole passes through the central hole of the shell and is connected and fixed to the lower umbrella plate and the upper umbrella plate, a connecting ring is convexly provided at the lower end of the lower umbrella plate, and the connecting ring is provided with a connecting interface electrically connected to the output end of the solar cell panel, annular grooves corresponding to the connecting rings are formed on the upper inner walls of the left half shell and the right half shell, and a conductive interface matching the connecting interface is provided in the annular groove, the shell is fixedly connected to the lower umbrella plate through the cooperation of the annular groove and the connecting ring, and the solar power supply is input into the battery for power supply through the cooperation of the conductive interface and the connecting interface.

[0009] The second preferred solution is that the parasol is a hanging umbrella, and the shell is connected to the lower umbrella plate through a connecting piece. The connecting piece is a cylindrical structure corresponding to the center hole of the shell, and the upper end of the connecting piece is a reduced diameter external threaded column, and the lower end of the lower umbrella plate is provided with a corresponding internal threaded hole. The connecting piece is connected and fixed to the lower umbrella plate by a threaded connection. A connecting ring is convexly provided at the lower end of the external threaded column of the connecting piece, and the connecting ring is provided with a connecting interface electrically connected to the output end of the solar cell panel. An annular groove corresponding to the connecting ring is formed on the inner wall of the upper end of the left half shell and the right half shell, and a conductive interface matching the connecting interface is provided in the annular groove. The shell is sleeved outside the connecting piece and is fixedly connected to the lower umbrella plate through the cooperation of the annular groove and the connecting ring, and the solar energy input battery is powered by the cooperation of the conductive interface and the connecting interface.

[0010] Furthermore, a positioning cavity for placing a battery and a speaker is provided in the left half shell body, and a Bluetooth audio switch and a lighting switch for controlling the lighting lamp and the LED light strip are provided on the outer side of the left half shell body. The battery, speaker, lighting lamp, LED light strip, Bluetooth audio switch and lighting switch are electrically connected to the circuit board through conductive pins and / or wiring, respectively, to form a lighting control circuit and a Bluetooth audio circuit.

[0011] Furthermore, the lighting lamp is two semi-circular LED lamps, which are respectively arranged in the left half lamp shell and the right half lamp shell. Corresponding plugs and conductive sockets are respectively provided on the mating surfaces of the left half shell and the right half shell. The plug and the conductive socket are connected to the lower umbrella plate circuit board through wiring, so that the LED lamp is electrically connected to the lower umbrella plate circuit board through the conductive socket and the plug.

[0012] Furthermore, a USB interface and a micro interface are also provided above the Bluetooth speaker switch.

[0013] Finally, a sound-permeable cover and a waterproof cover are arranged on the outer side of the shell. The shell is a hollow cylindrical structure, preferably a cylindrical structure.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: the Bluetooth audio component integrates Bluetooth audio and lighting, and is installed on the lower end surface of the lower umbrella plate, which greatly increases the function of the umbrella; a solar panel is provided above the upper umbrella plate of the parasol, and the output end of the solar panel is connected to the battery in the Bluetooth audio by a conductive interface connection, which is very convenient for disassembly and assembly, and the battery supplies power to the product itself and to the rib LED light strip through the connector; a Bluetooth audio switch and a lighting switch are provided, and the lighting switch controls the lighting lamp and the LED light strip on the rib, realizing the function of switching the product lighting and the rib LED light strip lighting. The present invention has a simple, compact and reasonable structure, is easy to operate, has both Bluetooth audio and lighting functions, has strong practicality, can be used on a straight umbrella outdoor umbrella and a hanging umbrella outdoor umbrella, can be used alone, and can also be used as an outdoor umbrella accessory. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged view of area A in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower umbrella plate of Example 1;

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the upper umbrella plate structure of Example 1 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the lower umbrella plate structure of Example 1 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of electrical connection between the lower umbrella plate and the Bluetooth audio component of Example 1;

[0021] Figure 7 It is a structural exploded view of the Bluetooth audio assembly of Example 1;

[0022] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the left shell and the right shell of the Bluetooth audio assembly of Example 1 in a separated state;

[0023] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of Example 2;

[0024] Fig.10 This is a partial exploded and enlarged view of area B in Example 2;

[0025] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting piece in Example 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a Bluetooth audio assembly for a parasol, the parasol of this embodiment is an upright parasol, including an umbrella pole 1, an upper umbrella plate 2, a lower umbrella plate 3 and an umbrella rib 4, an LED light bar 8 is installed on the umbrella rib 4, usually a long umbrella rib 41 and a short umbrella rib 42 can be built with an LED light bar 8, which is electrically connected to the circuit board in the upper umbrella plate 2 and the circuit board in the lower umbrella plate 3, respectively, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 , 5 A solar panel 5 is installed at the upper end of the upper umbrella plate 2, an upper umbrella plate circuit board 21 is installed in the upper umbrella plate 2, a DC interface 22 is arranged in the middle of the upper umbrella plate circuit board 21, the DC interface 22 extends upward from the upper umbrella plate 2 to be electrically connected to the solar panel 5, and the LED light bar 8 in the long umbrella rib 41 has a power line electrically connected to the socket on the upper umbrella plate circuit board 22 through a plug 81. Similarly, a lower umbrella plate circuit board 3a is installed in the lower umbrella plate 3, and the LED light bar 8 in the short umbrella rib 42 has a power line electrically connected to the socket 33 on the lower umbrella plate circuit board 3a through a plug 82. The lower umbrella plate circuit board 3a is electrically connected to the solar panel 5 on the top through the wiring inside the umbrella pole 1.

[0029] The Bluetooth audio component 6 includes a hollow cylindrical shell 6a, which is detachably mounted on the lower end of the lower umbrella plate 3 of the parasol. The shell 6a has built-in main components such as a battery 63 and a speaker 64. A lamp shell with a built-in lighting lamp is provided at the lower end of the shell 6a. A conductive interface 67 is provided in the shell 6a to be electrically connected to the output end of the solar cell panel 5, and the other end of the conductive interface 67 is electrically connected to the input end of the battery 63. The Bluetooth audio component 6 is provided with a Bluetooth audio switch 30 and a lighting switch 40 for controlling the lighting lamp and the LED light strip 8 on the umbrella ribs.

[0030] The specific structure is: Figures 6 to 8The housing 6a includes a left half housing 61 and a right half housing 62 which are connected to each other. The left half housing 61 and the right half housing 62 are connected to each other to form a circular center hole for the umbrella rod 1 to pass through. The umbrella rod 1 passes through the center hole of the housing and is connected and fixed with the lower umbrella plate 3 and the upper umbrella plate 2. Usually, the upper umbrella plate 2 is fixed on the top of the umbrella rod 1, and the lower umbrella plate 3 is slidably set on the umbrella rod 1. The lamp housing is also correspondingly divided into a left half lamp housing 611 and a right half lamp housing 621, which are respectively integrally arranged at the lower ends of the left half housing 61 and the right half housing 62. One end of the left half housing 61 and the right half housing 62 are rotatably connected by a hinge 65, and the other end is fixed by a magnetic attraction 66 to form a cylindrical structure. A connecting ring 31 is convexly provided at the lower end of the lower umbrella plate 3. The connecting ring 31 is provided with a connecting interface 32 electrically connected to the output end of the solar cell panel 5. An annular groove 60 corresponding to the connecting ring 31 is formed on the inner wall of the upper end of the left half shell 61 and the right half shell 62. A conductive interface 67 cooperating with the connecting interface 32 is provided in the annular groove 60. The shell is fixedly connected to the lower umbrella plate 3 through the cooperation of the annular groove 60 and the connecting ring 31. The solar power is input to the battery 63 for power supply through the cooperation of the conductive interface 67 and the connecting interface 32. A positioning cavity for placing the battery 63 and the speaker 64 is provided in the left half shell 61. A Bluetooth audio switch 30 and a lighting switch 40 for controlling the lighting lamp and the LED light bar are provided on the outer side of the left half shell 61. The battery 63, the speaker 64, the lighting lamp, the LED light bar, the Bluetooth audio switch 30 and the lighting switch 40 are electrically connected to the lower umbrella plate circuit board 3a of the lower umbrella plate 3 through the conductive pin assembly 68 and the wiring, respectively, to form a lighting control circuit and a Bluetooth audio circuit. These circuits are conventional technologies. The lighting lamp is two semicircular LED lamps, which are respectively arranged in the left half lamp shell 611 and the right half lamp shell 621. The mating surfaces of the left half shell 61 and the right half shell 62 are respectively provided with corresponding plugs 612 and conductive sockets 622. The plugs 612 and the conductive sockets 622 are first connected with the conductive interface 67 through wiring, and then connected with the lower umbrella plate circuit board 3a through the connection interface 32. In this way, the LED lamp is electrically connected to the lower umbrella plate circuit board 3a through the conductive socket 622 and the plug 612, forming a part of the lighting control circuit. A USB interface 10 and a micro interface 20 are also provided above the Bluetooth audio switch 30, which is convenient for charging mobile phones, laptops, etc., and the battery 63 can also be charged using an external power supply. A sound-permeable cover 612 and a waterproof cover 613 are also provided on the outside of the shell.

[0031] During installation, first separate the left shell 61 and the right shell 62, align the annular groove 60 with the connecting ring 31 of the lower umbrella plate 3 and snap it in, and align the conductive interface 67 with the connecting interface 32, then close the left shell 61 and the right shell 62, and fix them together through the magnetic attraction 66 to complete the installation.

[0032] When in use, music can be played through the Bluetooth audio switch 30, and the lighting switch 40 can be used to switch the lighting of the lighting lamp and the umbrella rib LED light strip.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] like Figures 9-11 As shown, a Bluetooth audio component for a parasol is different from Example 1 in that: the parasol of this embodiment is a hanging umbrella, including an upper umbrella plate 2, a lower umbrella plate 33 and an umbrella rib 4, an LED light strip 8 is installed on the umbrella rib 4, a solar cell panel 5 is installed on the upper end of the upper umbrella plate 2, and the structure of the Bluetooth audio component 6 is consistent with that of Example 1. The shell of the Bluetooth audio component 6 is connected to the lower umbrella plate 33 through a connecting piece 7. The connecting piece 7 is a cylindrical structure corresponding to the center hole of the shell. The upper end of the connecting piece 7 is a reduced diameter external thread column 71, and the lower end of the lower umbrella plate 33 is provided with a corresponding internal thread hole. The connecting piece 7 is connected to the lower umbrella plate 33 by a threaded connection. The connection is fixed. A connecting ring 72 is convexly provided at the lower end of the external threaded column 71 of the connecting piece 7. A connecting interface 73 electrically connected to the output end of the solar cell panel 5 is provided on the connecting ring 72. An annular groove 60 corresponding to the connecting ring 73 is formed on the inner wall of the upper end of the left half shell 61 and the right half shell 62. A conductive interface 67 matching the connecting interface 73 is provided in the annular groove 60. The shell is sleeved outside the connecting piece 7 and is fixedly connected to the lower umbrella plate 33 through the cooperation of the annular groove 60 and the connecting ring 72. The solar power source is input into the battery 63 for power supply through the cooperation of the conductive interface 67 and the connecting interface 73. The other structures are consistent with those in Example 1.

[0035] During installation, first separate the left shell 61 and the right shell 62, insert the connecting piece 7 into the left shell 61 and the right shell 62, align the annular groove 60 with the connecting ring 72 of the connecting piece 7 and snap it in, and align the conductive interface 67 with the connecting interface 73, then close the left shell 61 and the right shell 62, and fix them together through the magnetic attraction 66 to form a cylindrical structure, and then screw the external threaded column 71 at the upper end of the connecting piece 7 into the threaded hole of the lower umbrella plate 33 to complete the installation.

[0036] When in use, music can be played through the Bluetooth audio switch 30, and the lighting switch 40 can be used to switch the lighting of the lighting lamp and the umbrella rib LED light strip.

[0037] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A Bluetooth audio component for a parasol, comprising a housing, characterized in that: The shell has a built-in battery and a speaker, a lamp housing with a built-in lighting lamp is provided at the lower end of the shell, the shell is detachably mounted on the lower end of the lower umbrella plate of the parasol, an LED light bar is mounted on the ribs of the parasol, a solar panel is mounted on the upper end of the upper umbrella plate of the parasol, a conductive interface is provided in the shell to be electrically connected to the output end of the solar panel, the other end of the conductive interface is electrically connected to the input end of the battery, and a Bluetooth audio switch and a lighting switch for controlling the lighting lamp and the LED light bar are provided on the Bluetooth audio component; The shell comprises a left half shell and a right half shell which are connected to each other. When the left half shell and the right half shell are connected to each other, a central hole for the umbrella rod to pass through is formed. The lamp housing is divided into a left half lamp housing and a right half lamp housing, which are respectively integrally arranged at the lower ends of the left half shell and the right half shell. One end of the left half shell and the right half shell are rotatably connected by a hinge, and the other end is fixed by magnetic attraction to form a structure corresponding to the shell. The parasol is an upright umbrella, the umbrella pole passes through the central hole of the shell, and is connected and fixed with the lower umbrella plate and the upper umbrella plate. A connecting ring is convexly provided at the lower end of the lower umbrella plate, and a connecting interface for electrically connecting the output end of the solar cell panel is provided on the connecting ring. An annular groove corresponding to the connecting ring is formed on the inner wall of the upper end of the left half shell and the right half shell, and a conductive interface matching the connecting interface is provided in the annular groove. The shell is fixedly connected with the lower umbrella plate through the matching of the annular groove and the connecting ring, and the matching of the conductive interface and the connecting interface realizes solar energy input to power the battery; or, The parasol is a hanging umbrella, and the shell is connected to the lower umbrella plate through a connecting piece. The connecting piece is a cylindrical structure corresponding to the center hole of the shell, and the upper end of the connecting piece is a reduced diameter external thread column, and the lower end of the lower umbrella plate is provided with a corresponding internal thread hole. The connecting piece is connected and fixed to the lower umbrella plate by threaded connection. A connecting ring is convexly provided at the lower end of the external thread column of the connecting piece, and a connecting interface electrically connected to the output end of the solar cell panel is provided on the connecting ring. An annular groove corresponding to the connecting ring is formed on the inner wall of the upper end of the left half shell and the right half shell, and a conductive interface matched with the connecting interface is provided in the annular groove. The shell is sleeved outside the connecting piece and fixedly connected to the lower umbrella plate through the cooperation of the annular groove and the connecting ring, and the solar energy input is used to power the battery through the cooperation of the conductive interface and the connecting interface.

2. The Bluetooth audio assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left half shell is provided with a positioning cavity for placing a battery and a speaker, and the outer side of the left half shell is provided with a Bluetooth audio switch and a lighting switch for controlling the lighting lamp and the LED light strip. The battery, speaker, lighting lamp, LED light strip, Bluetooth audio switch and lighting switch are electrically connected to the lower umbrella plate circuit board through conductive pin components and / or wiring, respectively, to form a lighting control circuit and a Bluetooth audio circuit.

3. The Bluetooth audio assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lighting lamps are two semi-circular LED lamps, which are respectively arranged in the left half lamp shell and the right half lamp shell. Corresponding plugs and conductive sockets are respectively provided on the mating surfaces of the left half shell and the right half shell. The plugs and the conductive sockets are connected to the lower umbrella plate circuit board through wiring, so that the LED lamps are electrically connected to the lower umbrella plate circuit board through the conductive sockets and the plugs.

4. The Bluetooth audio assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A USB interface and a micro interface are also provided above the Bluetooth audio switch.

5. The Bluetooth audio assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sound-permeable cover and a waterproof cover are arranged on the outer side of the shell.

6. The Bluetooth audio assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is a hollow cylindrical structure.

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