A reverse folding umbrella with easy storage and method of using the same

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of umbrella, especially to a reverse folding umbrella with spring to avoid folding jam and its using method, comprising: an umbrella rod, a top of the umbrella rod is provided with a rib for supporting an umbrella surface, the rib comprises a folding rod, the folding rod is movably connected by a first movable rod and a second movable rod, a movable block is arranged at a connection position of the first movable rod and the second movable rod, the movable block comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is fixed to one end of the first movable rod, the second shell is fixed to one end of the second movable rod, a plurality of first clamping blocks with equal intervals are arranged in the first shell, a plurality of second clamping blocks with equal intervals are arranged between the first clamping blocks, a plurality of springs with equal intervals are arranged between the first clamping blocks and the second clamping blocks, the two ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the opposite sides of the first clamping block and the second clamping block, a magnetic force sticker is arranged at a corresponding position of a clasp of the rib on the top of the umbrella surface, and a magnet ring is arranged outside the clasp.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of umbrella technology, and in particular to a reverse folding umbrella that is easy to store and its method of use. Background Technology

[0002] Umbrellas are an essential tool in people's daily lives, providing shelter from the sun and rain. Therefore, various types of umbrellas have emerged, one of which is the reverse-folding umbrella. Its advantage lies in its ability to open and close with minimal space when getting in and out of vehicles on rainy days, reducing the likelihood of getting wet. It is also easy to open and close in crowds because the opening faces upwards, eliminating the need to deliberately hold it high and avoid bumping into those around you.

[0003] However, when folding umbrellas in reverse, the connection at the folding point sometimes lacks sufficient rebound force, causing the folding point to get stuck and requiring manual adjustment to fold properly. Also, the ends of the ribs wobble and swing around after folding, making them difficult to fold and requiring tidying before storage. Furthermore, especially on rainy days, the folding and swinging can easily splash rainwater onto others in public places. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Other features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and other accompanying drawings.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a reverse folding umbrella that is easy to store by using a spring to prevent the folding part from getting stuck, as well as a method of using the umbrella, so as to solve the problems of the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is: a reversible folding umbrella that is easy to store, comprising: an umbrella pole, the top of which is provided with umbrella ribs for supporting the umbrella canopy, the umbrella ribs including folding rods, the folding rods being movably connected by a first movable rod and a second movable rod, a movable block being provided at the connection between the first movable rod and the second movable rod, the movable block including a first outer shell and a second outer shell, the first outer shell being fixed to one end of the first movable rod, the second outer shell being fixed to one end of the second movable rod, the first outer shell being provided with equally spaced first locking blocks, the first locking blocks being provided with equally spaced second locking blocks, the first locking blocks being provided with equally spaced springs between the first locking blocks and the second locking blocks, the two ends of the springs being respectively fixed to opposite sides of the first locking blocks and the second locking blocks, the top of the umbrella canopy being provided with magnetic stickers at positions corresponding to the umbrella buckles of the umbrella ribs, and the umbrella buckles being provided with magnetic rings on the outside.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first card block and the second card block are provided with protective housings along their edges, and one side of the protective housing is fixed to the first housing or the second housing.

[0008] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the protective housing is provided with a third latch, one side of which is connected to one end of a pull cord, and the other end of the pull cord wraps around the outer wall of the protective housing, passes through the movable block, and is connected to the bottom of the handle of the umbrella pole via the folding rod.

[0009] In some embodiments, the handle is slidably connected to the umbrella shaft, the bottom of the handle is provided with a base for connecting the pull cord, the outer wall of the base is provided with a first arc-shaped protrusion, the bottom of the umbrella shaft is provided with a fixing ring for the pull cord to pass through, the opening of the fixing ring matches the base, and the inner wall of the fixing ring is provided with a first groove that matches the first arc-shaped protrusion, the bottom of the first groove is inclined outward.

[0010] In some embodiments, the handle and the umbrella shaft are slidably connected by a slide bar, the connection between the umbrella shaft and the handle is provided with a second arc-shaped protrusion, the inner wall of the handle is provided with a second groove that matches the second arc-shaped protrusion, and the inner wall of the handle and the outer wall of the umbrella shaft are spaced apart from the second groove to the handle opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the top edge of the umbrella surface is provided with a plurality of elastic patches.

[0012] In some embodiments, the surface of the elastic patch is reflective.

[0013] This invention also provides a method for using a reversible folding umbrella that is easy to store, the steps of which include: S1: When opening the umbrella, push the umbrella ribs upwards along the umbrella shaft to open the folding rod and the umbrella canopy. At the same time, pull the umbrella shaft to lengthen it. Then pull the handle to make the second arc-shaped protrusion fit into the second groove.

[0014] S2: When closing the umbrella, pull the umbrella ribs down along the umbrella shaft. At the same time, the internal pull cord will pull up the handle. Then, the magnetic ring on the folded umbrella buckle will stick to the magnetic sticker. The elastic patch along the edge of the umbrella canopy can prevent the umbrella canopy from shaking and being difficult to organize. Tightly attach the two connected elastic patches for easy organization and storage. Then, fold the umbrella shaft and press the handle upwards to make the first arc-shaped protrusion fit into the first groove, preventing the handle from falling down. This will allow the pull cord to open the folding rod, and then the storage is complete.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: When the umbrella is opened, the folding rod on the umbrella ribs will rotate at the connection between the first and second movable rods, causing the movable block to rotate. The movable block is connected by the first and second protective shells respectively fixed to the first and second movable rods and by inserting a pin or fixing rod into the center of the movable block. After rotation, the spring is stretched due to the opposite movement of the first and second locking blocks. When the umbrella needs to be closed, the umbrella ribs move downwards to tighten the folding rods. Under the action of the spring, the first and second movable rods are pulled back to their original positions, making it easier to fold. This makes the rotation more flexible and adds a pulling force to prevent the locking and folding parts from becoming loose later, and also makes the folding position tighter. Then, the magnetic stickers on the umbrella surface and the magnetic ring at the umbrella buckle position attract each other, preventing the umbrella buckle position from swinging and splashing water droplets onto others when it is closed in the rain. At the same time, there is no need to organize the folding rods when storing, which increases the convenience of storage.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0017] Undoubtedly, such and other objects of the present invention will become more apparent after the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which are illustrated in various accompanying drawings and figures.

[0018] To make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, one or more preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with the embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0020] In the accompanying drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals, and the drawings are schematic and not necessarily drawn to actual scale.

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one or more embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on such drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a reverse folding umbrella according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding rod according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the active block in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective shell according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the handle structure according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an active block according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Umbrella pole; 11. Second groove; 12. Fixing ring; 13. First groove; 14. Second arc-shaped protrusion; 2. Umbrella canopy; 21. Flexible patch; 3. Umbrella ribs; 31. Umbrella buckle; 32. Magnetic ring; 33. Magnetic sticker; 4. Folding rod; 41. First movable lever; 42. Second movable lever; 5. Active blocks; 51. First outer casing; 52. Second outer casing; 53. First locking block; 54. Second locking block; 55. Spring; 6. Protective casing; 61. Third locking block; 62. Pull rope; 7. Handle; 71. Base; 72. First arc-shaped protrusion; 73. Fixing ring; 74. Spacing; 75. Slide rod. Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0025] Furthermore, in the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0026] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two main bodies are not connected through a transitional structure, but rather formed as a whole through a connecting structure. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-6 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a reverse folding umbrella according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding rod according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the active block in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective shell according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the handle structure according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an active block according to some embodiments of the present invention. This invention provides a reversible folding umbrella that is easy to store, comprising: an umbrella pole 1, with umbrella ribs 3 at the top of the umbrella pole 1 for supporting the umbrella canopy 2, the umbrella ribs 3 including folding rods 4, the folding rods 4 being movably connected by a first movable rod 41 and a second movable rod 42, a movable block 5 at the connection between the first movable rod 41 and the second movable rod 42, the movable block 5 including a first outer shell 51 and a second outer shell 52, the first outer shell 51 being fixed to one end of the first movable rod 41, the second outer shell 52 being fixed to one end of the second movable rod 42, the first outer shell 51 having equally spaced first locking blocks 53 inside, the first locking blocks 53 having equally spaced second locking blocks 54 between them, the first locking blocks 53 and the second locking blocks 54 having equally spaced springs 55 between them, the two ends of the springs 55 being fixed to opposite sides of the first locking blocks 53 and the second locking blocks 54 respectively, the top of the umbrella canopy 2 having a magnetic sticker 6 corresponding to the umbrella buckle 31 of the umbrella ribs 3, and the umbrella buckle 31 having a magnetic ring 32 on the outside.

[0030] When the umbrella is opened, the folding rod 4 on the umbrella rib 3 will rotate at the connection between the first movable rod 41 and the second movable rod 42, causing the movable block 5 to rotate. The movable block 5 is fixed to the first movable rod 41 and the second movable rod 42 by the first protective shell 51 and the second protective shell 52 respectively, and the connection is completed by inserting a pin or fixing rod into the center of the movable block 5. After rotation, the spring 55 is stretched due to the opposite movement of the first locking block 53 and the second locking block 54. When the umbrella needs to be closed, the umbrella rib 3 moves down to tighten the folding rod 4. Under the action of the spring 55, the first movable rod 41 and the second movable rod 42 are pulled back to their original positions, making it easier to fold. This makes the rotation more flexible and adds a pulling force to prevent the locking of the rotation and the folding from becoming loose later. It also makes the folding position tighter. Then, the magnetic sticker 6 on the umbrella surface 2 and the magnetic ring 32 at the position of the umbrella buckle 31 attract each other to prevent the position of the umbrella buckle 31 from swinging and splashing water droplets onto others when it is tightened in the rain. At the same time, there is no need to sort the folding rod 4 when storing, which increases the convenience of storage.

[0031] In some embodiments, optionally, the first locking block 53 and the second locking block 54 are provided with a protective outer shell 6 along their edges, and one side of the protective outer shell 6 is fixed to the first outer shell 42 or the second outer shell 43. This allows the protective outer shell 6 to rotate and its position to be fixed according to the direction of rotation.

[0032] According to some embodiments, optionally, the outer wall of the protective housing 6 is provided with a third locking block 61. One side of the third locking block 61 is connected to one end of the pull rope 62, and the other end of the pull rope 62 wraps around the outer wall of the protective housing 6, passes through the movable block 5, and is connected to the bottom of the handle 7 of the umbrella pole 1 through the folding rod 4.

[0033] The pull cord 62 is wound around the protective shell 6, then passes through the movable block 5, and connects to the bottom of the handle 7 through the interior of the folding rod 4 and the umbrella pole 1. When the umbrella is opened, the pull cord 62 pulls the third locking block 61, causing the protective shell 6 to rotate, which in turn rotates the first shell 42 or the second shell 43. This, in turn, rotates the first movable rod 41 or the second movable rod 42, providing an auxiliary force to open the folding rod 4. The direction of the pull cord 62 around the protective shell 6 is set according to the direction of rotation to achieve the unfolding effect. For example, if the protective shell 6 is fixed to the second shell 43, the pull cord 62 needs to be wound clockwise around the protective shell 6 to pull the second shell 43 to rotate clockwise and achieve the unfolding effect.

[0034] According to some embodiments, optionally, the handle 7 is slidably connected to the umbrella pole 1, and the bottom of the handle 7 is provided with a base 71 for connecting the pull rope 62. The outer wall of the base 71 is provided with a first arc-shaped protrusion 72. The bottom of the umbrella pole 1 is provided with a fixing ring 12 for the pull rope 62 to pass through. The ring opening of the fixing ring 12 matches the base 71, and the inner wall of the fixing ring 12 is provided with a first groove 13 that matches the first arc-shaped protrusion 72. The bottom of the first groove 13 is inclined outward.

[0035] When the umbrella needs to be folded and tightened, the first arc-shaped protrusion 72 is locked onto the first groove 13 by the base 71 passing through the ring opening of the fixing ring 12 to fix the handle 7 and prevent the handle 7 from falling down, so that the pull rope 62 can drive the folding rod 4 to open.

[0036] According to some embodiments, optionally, the handle 7 and the umbrella rod 1 are slidably connected by a slide rod 73. The connection between the umbrella rod 1 and the handle 7 is provided with a second arc-shaped protrusion 14. The inner wall of the handle 7 is provided with a second groove 11 that matches the second arc-shaped protrusion 14. The inner wall of the handle 7 and the outer wall of the umbrella rod 1 are spaced 74 from the second groove 11 to the opening of the handle 7.

[0037] To prevent the handle 7 from shaking, the second arc-shaped protrusion 14 is designed to fit into the second groove 11 when the handle 7 is pulled down. The interval 74 is designed so that the second arc-shaped protrusion 14 can slide on the inner wall of the handle 7 while also having a certain amount of friction to prevent the handle 7 from falling down.

[0038] According to some embodiments, optionally, the top edge of the umbrella canopy 2 is provided with multiple elastic tabs 21. This allows two connected elastic tabs 31 to be tightly attached for easy organization and storage, preventing the umbrella canopy 2 from wobbling after folding, and the tabs being made of elastic material make them easy to roll up.

[0039] In some embodiments, the surface of the elastic patch 21 may optionally be reflective. This can achieve a reflective effect in dim, rainy conditions, drawing attention to people ahead.

[0040] This invention also provides a method for using a reversible folding umbrella that is easy to store, the steps of which include: S1: When opening the umbrella, push the umbrella ribs 3 upwards along the umbrella pole 1, so that the umbrella ribs 3 push the folding rod 4 to open and drive the umbrella surface 2 to open. At the same time, pull the umbrella pole 1 to make the umbrella pole 1 longer. Then pull the handle 7 to make the second arc-shaped protrusion 14 fit into the second groove 11.

[0041] S2: When closing the umbrella, pull the umbrella ribs 3 down along the umbrella shaft 1. At the same time, the internal pull cord 62 will pull up the handle 7. Then, the magnetic ring 32 on the folded umbrella buckle 31 will stick to the magnetic sticker 6. The elastic patch 31 along the edge of the umbrella surface 2 can prevent the umbrella surface from shaking along the edge and being difficult to organize. Tightly attach the two connected elastic patches 31 for easy organization and storage. Then, fold the umbrella shaft 1 and press the handle 7 upwards with force so that the first arc-shaped protrusion 72 is locked in the first groove 13, preventing the handle 7 from falling down. This allows the pull cord 62 to drive the folding rod 4 to open, and then the storage is completed.

[0042] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the specific processing steps or materials disclosed herein, but should be extended to equivalent substitutions of such features as understood by those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0043] The term "embodiment" in this specification refers to a specific feature or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment that is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Therefore, phrases or "embodiments" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0044] Furthermore, the described features or characteristics can be incorporated into one or more embodiments in any other suitable manner. In the above description, specific details, such as thickness, quantity, etc., are provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be implemented without the aforementioned specific details or may be implemented using other methods, components, materials, etc.

Claims

1. A reversible folding umbrella that is easy to store, characterized in that, include: The umbrella pole has ribs at its top for supporting the umbrella canopy. The ribs include a folding rod, which is movably connected by a first movable rod and a second movable rod. A movable block is provided at the connection between the first movable rod and the second movable rod. The movable block includes a first outer shell and a second outer shell. The first outer shell is fixed to one end of the first movable rod, and the second outer shell is fixed to one end of the second movable rod. The first outer shell and the second outer shell are movably connected and can rotate relative to each other. The first outer shell has equally spaced first locking blocks, and equally spaced second locking blocks are provided between the first locking blocks. Both the first locking blocks and the second locking blocks are located inside the first outer shell. Equally spaced springs are provided between the first locking blocks and the second locking blocks. The two ends of the springs are respectively fixed to the opposite sides of the first locking blocks and the second locking blocks. A magnetic ring is provided on the outside of the umbrella buckle, and a magnetic sticker matching the magnetic ring is provided on the top of the umbrella canopy. When the umbrella is opened, the folding rod on the umbrella rib will cause the first and second outer shells at the connection between the first and second movable rods to rotate relative to each other. At this time, the first and second locking blocks move in opposite directions, stretching the spring.

2. The reversible folding umbrella that is easy to store according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the protective housing is fixed to the first housing or the second housing.

3. The easy-to-store reverse folding umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the protective shell is provided with a third locking block. One side of the third locking block is connected to one end of the pull rope. The other end of the pull rope goes around the outer wall of the protective shell, passes through the movable block, then through the folding rod and the inside of the umbrella pole, and finally connects to the bottom inside the handle.

4. The easy-to-store reverse folding umbrella according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handle is slidably connected to the umbrella pole. The bottom of the handle has a base for connecting the pull cord. The outer wall of the base has a first arc-shaped protrusion. The bottom of the umbrella pole has a fixing ring for the pull cord to pass through. The opening of the fixing ring matches the base, and the inner wall of the fixing ring has a first groove that matches the first arc-shaped protrusion. The bottom of the first groove is inclined outward.

5. The reversible folding umbrella for easy storage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handle and the umbrella pole are slidably connected by a slide bar. The connection between the umbrella pole and the handle is provided with a second arc-shaped protrusion, and the inner wall of the handle is provided with a second groove that matches the second arc-shaped protrusion.

6. The reversible folding umbrella that is easy to store according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top edge of the umbrella has multiple elastic patches.

7. The easy-to-store reverse folding umbrella according to claim 6, characterized in that: The surface of the elastic patch is reflective.

8. A method of using a reverse-folding umbrella that is easy to store as described in any one of claims 6 and 7, characterized in that: step include: S1: When opening the umbrella, push the umbrella ribs upwards along the umbrella shaft to open the umbrella canopy by pushing the folding rod. At the same time, pull the umbrella shaft to lengthen it. Then pull the handle to make the second arc-shaped protrusion fit into the second groove. S2: When closing the umbrella, pull the umbrella ribs down along the umbrella shaft. At the same time, the internal pull cord will pull up the handle. Then, the magnetic ring on the folded umbrella buckle will stick to the magnetic sticker. The elastic patch along the edge of the umbrella canopy can prevent the edge of the umbrella canopy from shaking and being difficult to organize. Tightly attach the two connected elastic patches for easy organization and storage. Then, fold the umbrella shaft as well. At the same time, press the handle upwards with force so that the first arc-shaped protrusion is locked in the first groove, preventing the handle from falling down. This allows the pull cord to drive the folding rod to open, and then the storage is completed.

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