Umbrella rib assembly of lamplight umbrella

Abstract

An umbrella rib assembly of a lamplight umbrella comprises umbrella ribs and light-emitting assemblies and is characterized in that each umbrella rib is composed of a front section and a rear section which are spliced, the front-section umbrella rib and the rear-section umbrella rib are detachably connected through an umbrella rib butt joint piece, the light-emitting assemblies are also divided into the corresponding front section and the corresponding rear section, and the light-emitting assemblies are arranged in the corresponding umbrella ribs in a penetrating mode. The light-emitting assemblies are electrically connected through quick connectors, and when the front-section umbrella ribs and the rear-section umbrella ribs are assembled and disassembled, the front-section light guide lamp strips and the rear-section light-emitting assemblies can also be assembled and disassembled at the same time. The LED lamp is simple and reasonable in structure, convenient and fast to disassemble and assemble, greatly convenient for daily maintenance, better in lighting effect, more attractive, small in occupied space and convenient to package and transport.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of umbrella technology, and relates to a sunshade umbrella, specifically to a light-up umbrella frame assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Sun umbrellas, as an outdoor leisure tool, are widely used in squares, beaches, parks, courtyards, and other recreational places, providing people with a comfortable space to cool off. To enable outdoor sun umbrellas to have lighting functions, illuminated umbrellas with built-in LED strips have emerged, bringing comfort and convenience to nighttime outdoor activities such as those on beaches, open-air bars, and cafes.

[0003] However, most LED strips and umbrella ribs on the market are integrated. In actual use, depending on the required length, the umbrella ribs usually need to be spliced, and the LED strips also need to be spliced. The existing structure is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble, and is not conducive to maintenance.

[0004] An investigation revealed that Chinese patent number 201920533905.3, entitled "A Light Umbrella," includes an umbrella rib; a power supply cable extending from the top of the umbrella rib to the bottom of the umbrella rib; a light strip located at the bottom of the umbrella rib and electrically connected to the end of the power supply cable via a docking assembly; and a guide portion located on the umbrella rib to guide the movement of the light strip mounting end. This light umbrella uses a docking assembly to assemble and disassemble the light strip. However, to reduce size and facilitate carrying and packaging, while enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the light strip, the umbrella rib also needs to be quickly assembled and disassembled. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a light umbrella rib assembly that is simple and reasonable in structure and quick and convenient to assemble and disassemble, in view of the above-mentioned technical status.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a light umbrella rib assembly, including umbrella ribs and light-emitting components, characterized in that: the umbrella ribs are divided into a front umbrella rib and a rear umbrella rib, which are spliced ​​together and can be detachably connected by umbrella rib connecting parts; the light-emitting components are also divided into a front light-emitting component and a rear light-emitting component, each light-emitting component is inserted into the corresponding umbrella rib, and the front light-emitting component and the rear light-emitting component are electrically connected by a quick connector; when the front umbrella rib and the rear umbrella rib are assembled and disassembled, the front light-emitting component and the rear light-emitting component can also be assembled and disassembled at the same time.

[0007] Furthermore, the light-emitting component adopts a light guide strip structure, which includes a light source, a light guide plate, a reflective film, and a light strip sleeve. The light source is an LED light board, which is set at both ends of the light guide strip and connected by wires. The light guide plate is a strip plate and is set between the LED light boards. The reflective film is set above the light guide plate. After the LED light board, light guide plate, and reflective film are assembled, both ends are positioned by light shielding covers and covered with the light strip sleeve.

[0008] Furthermore, the quick connector adopts a magnetic docking connector, which is fixed to the splicing end position inside the lamp strip sleeve by the connector fixing bracket. The inner end of the magnetic docking connector is electrically connected to the LED light board through wiring, and the outer end of the magnetic docking connector protrudes outside the lamp strip sleeve and is connected to the magnetic docking connector of another light-emitting component.

[0009] Furthermore, the umbrella rib is a hollow tubular structure. A partition strip is formed along the length of the umbrella rib to divide the inner cavity of the umbrella rib into upper and lower parts. The lower part is a cavity for inserting and positioning the light guide strip. The light strip sleeve is a tubular structure with a central hole that fits into the cavity. An opening for light to pass through is opened along the length of the lower surface of the cavity. The light-emitting component at the front end is connected to a wire and a connector.

[0010] Furthermore, an insertion cavity is formed in the upper part of the umbrella rib. The umbrella rib connecting component includes an umbrella rib connecting bone and a snap fastener. The umbrella rib connecting bone is a short insertion tube corresponding to the insertion cavity. One end of the umbrella rib connecting bone is fixed to the umbrella rib, and the other end is connected to another section of the umbrella rib through the snap fastener.

[0011] Furthermore, a connecting hole is provided on one side of the umbrella rib connecting bone, and a corresponding connecting through hole is provided on the surface of the umbrella rib. One end of the umbrella rib connecting bone is inserted into the insertion cavity of the umbrella rib and fixed to the umbrella rib by rivets. The press buckle is an elastic buckle that passes through the other end of the umbrella rib connecting bone. A circular protrusion is provided on the press buckle. A circular hole is provided on the other side of the umbrella rib connecting bone for the circular protrusion to extend out. A corresponding circular hole is provided on the side of the splicing end of the other section of the umbrella rib for the circular protrusion to be inserted.

[0012] Preferably, the front and rear umbrella ribs are divided into a long section and a short section, with one end of the umbrella rib connecting and fixed to the short umbrella rib.

[0013] Furthermore, an umbrella rib fixing tube is also fitted over the joint between the front and rear umbrella ribs. The length of the umbrella rib fixing tube is shorter than that of the umbrella rib joint bone. One end of the umbrella rib fixing tube is fitted over the shorter umbrella rib without covering the circular hole of the umbrella rib joint bone. Fixing holes are provided on the umbrella rib fixing tube at the positions corresponding to the surface connection through holes of the umbrella rib. The umbrella rib fixing tube, umbrella rib, and umbrella rib joint bone are fixed together by rivets.

[0014] Furthermore, the front light guide strip and the rear light guide strip are divided into a long section and a short section corresponding to the umbrella ribs, and an additional LED light panel is added in the middle of the long light guide strip.

[0015] Preferably, the umbrella ribs are not limited to two spliced ​​sections, but can also be three or four sections, with the length of each light guide strip being consistent with the corresponding umbrella rib.

[0016] Furthermore, the light-emitting component adopts a flexible light strip structure, which includes a light source and a light strip sleeve. The light source is a flexible light strip, and after the flexible light strip is assembled, both ends are positioned by light-shielding covers and fitted with light strip sleeves.

[0017] Furthermore, an insertion cavity is formed in the upper part of the umbrella rib. The umbrella rib connecting parts include an umbrella rib connecting bone and a press buckle. The umbrella rib connecting bone is a short tube corresponding to the insertion cavity. The splicing end of the umbrella rib connecting bone and the umbrella rib is provided with a mating round hole and is connected by the press buckle.

[0018] Furthermore, an umbrella rib fixing tube is also fitted over the joint between the front and rear umbrella ribs. The umbrella rib fixing tube is connected to the front umbrella rib and to the rear umbrella rib by screws and rivets, respectively. In addition, the umbrella rib fixing tube is provided with an opening that exposes the pressing part of the press buckle.

[0019] Finally, an insertion cavity is formed in the upper part of the umbrella rib. The umbrella rib docking component includes an umbrella rib docking bone, which is an insertion short tube corresponding to the insertion cavity. The splicing end of the umbrella rib docking bone and the umbrella rib is respectively provided with a mating screw hole and a connection hole, and the connection is achieved by a detachable screw.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: the umbrella ribs are connected by plug-in umbrella rib connectors, and the light-emitting components are quickly electrically connected via quick connectors, especially the magnetic connectors. During disassembly, simply pressing the snap fasteners allows for the removal of the umbrella ribs and the light-emitting components simultaneously; similarly, both can be assembled and disassembled together, which is very convenient. Furthermore, the use of light guide strips ensures efficient and uniform light transmission. This invention has a simple and reasonable structure, is easy and quick to assemble and disassemble, greatly facilitating daily maintenance. At the same time, the use of light guide strips results in better lighting effects, a more aesthetically pleasing product, and a smaller footprint, making it easier to package and transport. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention in the state of umbrella rib disassembly;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of region I;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the lamp assembly.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of region B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 4 Further breakdown diagram;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a portion of region C in the middle;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Further breakdown diagram;

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of region D in the middle;

[0031] Figure 11 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the power connection;

[0032] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A magnified view of a portion of region E in the middle;

[0033] Figure 13 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 15 This is a partial enlarged view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 3 of the present invention in the state of umbrella rib disassembly. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figures 1-14As shown, a light umbrella rib assembly A1 includes an umbrella rib 1 and a light-emitting component 2. The light-emitting component 2 adopts a light guide strip 2a structure. The umbrella rib 1 is composed of two spliced ​​sections, namely a front umbrella rib 1a and a rear umbrella rib 1b. The front umbrella rib 1a and the rear umbrella rib 1b are detachably connected by an umbrella rib connector 100. The light guide strip 2a, which is the light-emitting component 2, is also divided into two corresponding sections, namely a front light-emitting component and a rear light-emitting component. Each light guide strip 2a is inserted into its respective umbrella rib 1. The light guide strips 2a, which are the light-emitting components 2, are electrically connected by a magnetic connector 3. When the front umbrella rib 1a and the rear umbrella rib 1b are assembled and disassembled, the corresponding light guide strips 2a, which are the front light-emitting components and the rear light-emitting components, can be assembled and disassembled simultaneously.

[0041] The specific structure is as follows: (See also) Figure 4 , 5 The light guide strip 2a includes a light source, a light guide plate 22, a reflective film 23, and a light strip sleeve 24. The light source is an LED light panel 21, which is located at both ends of the light guide strip 2a and connected by wires. The light guide plate 22 is a strip-shaped plate located between the relatively arranged LED light panels 21. The reflective film 23 is located above the light guide plate 21. After the LED light panel 21, light guide plate 22, and reflective film 23 are assembled, their ends are positioned and fixed by light shielding covers 25. The light strip sleeve 24 is then fitted on and magnetically attracted. The magnetic connector 3 is fixed to the splicing end position inside the light strip sleeve 24 by the connector fixing bracket 30. The inner end of the magnetic connector 3 is electrically connected to the LED light board 21 through wiring. The outer end of the magnetic connector 3 protrudes outside the light strip sleeve 24 and mates with the magnetic connector 3 of another light guide strip 2a, which is a light-emitting component 2. The magnetic connector 3 realizes the electrical connection of the two light guide strips 2a. For the principle of the magnetic connector 3, please refer to the traditional quick-connect connector using magnetic connection. The umbrella rib 1 is a hollow tubular structure and can be made of profile. A partition is formed along the length direction inside the umbrella rib 1 to divide the inner cavity of the umbrella rib 1 into upper and lower parts. The lower part is a cavity 1c for inserting and positioning the light guide strip 2. The light strip sleeve 24 is a hollow tubular structure that mates with the cavity. The lower end face of the cavity 1c has an opening 1d along the length direction for light to pass through. The light guide strip 2 at the front end is connected to the wire and the quick connector 20. An insertion cavity 1e is formed in the upper part of the umbrella rib 1. Of course, the cross-section of the insertion cavity 1e is not limited to a square cross-section; it can be a rectangle or other polygonal cross-sections, etc. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 14 The umbrella rib connector 100 includes at least an umbrella rib connector 4 and a snap fastener 5. The umbrella rib connector 4 is a short insertion tube corresponding to the insertion cavity. One end of the umbrella rib connector 4 is fixed to one umbrella rib 1, and the other end is quickly connected to another section of umbrella rib 1 via the snap fastener 5. See [link to documentation]. Figure 3In this embodiment, the two umbrella ribs 1 are one long and one short, with the front rib 1a being relatively shorter and the rear rib 1b being relatively longer. A connecting hole 41 is provided on the side of one end of the umbrella rib connecting bone 4, and a corresponding connecting through hole 11 is provided on the upper surface of the shorter umbrella rib 1. One end of the umbrella rib connecting bone 41 is inserted into the insertion cavity of the shorter umbrella rib 1 and fixed to the umbrella rib 1 by a rivet 7. The press buckle 5 is a U-shaped elastic buckle that passes through the other end of the umbrella rib connecting bone 4. The press buckle 5 is provided with a circular protrusion 51. A circular hole 42 is provided on the side of the other end of the umbrella rib connecting bone 4 for the circular protrusion 51 to extend out. A corresponding circular hole 12 is provided on the side of the splicing end of the longer umbrella rib 1 for the circular protrusion 41 to be inserted. In this way, when splicing, the longer umbrella rib is simply aligned with the umbrella rib connecting bone 4 and inserted, and the two umbrella ribs 1 can be quickly connected together by pressing the buckle 5. For aesthetic purposes, an umbrella rib fixing tube 6 is fitted over the joint of the two umbrella ribs 1. The length of the umbrella rib fixing tube 6 is shorter than that of the umbrella rib connecting bone 4. One end of the umbrella rib fixing tube 6 is fitted over the shorter umbrella rib 1 without obscuring the circular hole 42 of the umbrella rib connecting bone 4. A fixing hole 61 is provided on the umbrella rib fixing tube 6 corresponding to the position of the connecting through hole 11 on the upper end face of the shorter umbrella rib 1. The umbrella rib fixing tube 6, the shorter umbrella rib 1, and the umbrella rib connecting bone 4 are fixed together by rivets 7. The two light guide strips 2a, which serve as the light-emitting components 2, correspond to the umbrella ribs 1, one long and one short, with the length of each light guide strip 2a being the same as the corresponding umbrella rib 1. To enhance the lighting effect, an LED light panel 21 is added to the middle of the longer light guide strip 2a, thereby increasing the brightness of the light-emitting components. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 6 .

[0042] The umbrella rib 1 is not limited to two segments; it can also be three or four segments. The length of the light guide strip 2a, which serves as the light-emitting component 2, is the same as that of the umbrella rib 1, and can also be two, three, or four segments, etc.

[0043] During assembly, the assembled light guide strip 2a is inserted into the cavity 1c of the corresponding umbrella rib 1 for positioning. The umbrella rib connecting bone 4 and the umbrella rib fixing tube 6 are installed at the splicing end of the shorter umbrella rib. The umbrella rib connecting bone 4 is aligned with the splicing end of the longer umbrella rib 1 and inserted. The two are fastened and positioned by the pressing buckle 5. At the same time, the two light guide strips 2a, which are the light-emitting components 2, are connected and electrically conductive through the magnetic docking connector 3. During disassembly, the two umbrella ribs 1 can be easily disassembled by simply pressing the pressing buckle 5, and the two light guide strips 2a, which are the light-emitting components 2, are also separated.

[0044] This example describes the magnetic connector 3, but the quick assembly and disassembly of the light guide strips 2a of the light-emitting components 2 are not limited to the magnetic connector. Various quick-assembly and disassembly electrical connectors or plug-in plugs and sockets can also achieve similar effects.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] like Figure 15-16 Unlike embodiment 1, the light-emitting component 2 adopts a flexible light strip structure, which includes a light source and a light strip sleeve 27. The light source is a flexible light strip 26, which can be an LED light strip or a COB light strip. After the flexible light strip 26 is assembled, both ends are positioned by the light shield 30 and the light strip sleeve 27 is put on.

[0047] Furthermore, the umbrella rib connector 100 uses an umbrella rib connector 4 and a snap fastener 5. The umbrella rib connector 4 is a short insertion tube corresponding to the insertion cavity. The umbrella rib connector 4 is provided with matching round holes at the splicing end of the front umbrella rib 1a and the rear umbrella rib 1b. The snap fastener 5 is a U-shaped elastic snap fastener that quickly connects the front umbrella rib 1a and the rear umbrella rib 1b.

[0048] Of course, the splicing end of the umbrella rib connecting bone 4 with the front umbrella rib 1a or the rear umbrella rib 1b can also be provided with screw holes and connection holes respectively, so as to achieve quick connection with detachable screws.

[0049] Everything else is similar to that in Example 1.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] like Figure 17 Unlike Embodiment 1, the longer section of the umbrella rib 1 has screw holes 13 at the splice point. Correspondingly, the umbrella rib fixing tube 6 also has connecting holes 62. Screws 8 are used to connect the ribs to achieve a detachable connection, thereby increasing the connection strength. The rest is similar to Embodiment 1.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rib assembly for a light-emitting umbrella, comprising ribs and a light-emitting component, characterized in that: The umbrella ribs are divided into a front section and a rear section, which are connected by a rib connector. The light-emitting components are also divided into a front section and a rear section, each of which is housed within its respective rib. The front and rear sections are electrically connected by a quick connector. The front and rear sections can be assembled and disassembled simultaneously with the front and rear sections.

2. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-emitting component adopts a light guide strip structure, which includes a light source, a light guide plate, a reflective film, and a light strip sleeve. The light source is an LED light board, which is set at both ends of the light guide strip and connected by wires. The light guide plate is a strip plate and is set between the LED light boards. The reflective film is set above the light guide plate. After the LED light board, light guide plate, and reflective film are assembled, both ends are positioned by light shielding covers and the light strip sleeve is put on.

3. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The quick connector is a magnetic docking connector, which is fixed to the splicing end position inside the lamp strip sleeve by the connector fixing bracket. The inner end of the magnetic docking connector is electrically connected to the LED light board through wiring, and the outer end of the magnetic docking connector protrudes outside the lamp strip sleeve and is connected to the magnetic docking connector of another light-emitting component.

4. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The umbrella rib is a hollow tubular structure. A partition is formed along the length of the umbrella rib to divide the inner cavity of the umbrella rib into upper and lower parts. The lower part is a cavity for inserting and positioning the light guide strip. The light strip sleeve is a tubular structure with a central hole that fits into the cavity. An opening is formed along the length of the lower surface of the cavity to allow light to pass through. The light-emitting component at the front end is connected to a wire and a connector.

5. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the umbrella rib is formed with a plug-in cavity. The umbrella rib docking component includes an umbrella rib docking bone and a snap fastener. The umbrella rib docking bone is a plug-in short tube corresponding to the plug-in cavity. One end of the umbrella rib docking bone is fixed to the umbrella rib, and the other end is connected to another section of the umbrella rib through the snap fastener.

6. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the umbrella rib joint has a connecting hole on its side, and the surface of the umbrella rib has a corresponding connecting through hole. One end of the umbrella rib joint is inserted into the insertion cavity of the umbrella rib and fixed to the umbrella rib by rivets. The snap fastener is an elastic buckle that passes through the other end of the umbrella rib joint. The snap fastener has a circular protrusion. The other end of the umbrella rib joint has a circular hole for the circular protrusion to extend out, and the splicing end of the other section of the umbrella rib has a corresponding circular hole for the circular protrusion to be inserted.

7. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front and rear umbrella ribs are divided into a long section and a short section, with one end of the umbrella rib connecting and fixing to the short umbrella rib.

8. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: An umbrella rib fixing tube is also fitted over the joint between the front and rear umbrella ribs. The length of the umbrella rib fixing tube is shorter than that of the umbrella rib joint. One end of the umbrella rib fixing tube is fitted over the shorter umbrella rib without covering the circular hole of the umbrella rib joint. Fixing holes are provided on the umbrella rib fixing tube at the positions corresponding to the surface connection through holes of the umbrella rib. The umbrella rib fixing tube, umbrella rib, and umbrella rib joint are fixed together by rivets.

9. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front and rear light guide strips are divided into a long section and a short section corresponding to the umbrella ribs, with an additional LED light panel installed in the middle of the long light guide strip.

10. The umbrella rib assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The umbrella ribs are not limited to two spliced ​​sections, but can also be three or four sections, with the length of each light guide strip being consistent with the corresponding umbrella rib.

11. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-emitting component adopts a flexible light strip structure, which includes a light source and a light strip sleeve. The light source is a flexible light strip. After the flexible light strip is assembled, both ends are positioned by light-shielding covers and then fitted with light strip sleeves.

12. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the umbrella rib is formed with a plug-in cavity. The umbrella rib connecting parts include an umbrella rib connecting bone and a press buckle. The umbrella rib connecting bone is a plug-in short tube corresponding to the plug-in cavity. The splicing end of the umbrella rib connecting bone and the umbrella rib is provided with a matching round hole and is connected by the press buckle.

13. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that: An umbrella rib fixing tube is also fitted outside the splice of the front and rear umbrella ribs. The umbrella rib fixing tube is connected to the front umbrella rib and to the rear umbrella rib by screws and rivets, respectively. In addition, the umbrella rib fixing tube is provided with an opening to expose the pressing part of the pressing buckle.

14. The umbrella rib assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the umbrella rib is formed with a plug-in cavity. The umbrella rib docking component includes an umbrella rib docking bone, which is a plug-in short tube corresponding to the plug-in cavity. The splicing end of the umbrella rib docking bone and the umbrella rib is respectively provided with a mating screw hole and a connection hole, and the connection is achieved by a detachable screw.

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