Outdoor sunshade

Abstract

The utility model relates to an outdoor sunshade umbrella which comprises an umbrella column, a plurality of umbrella ribs arranged on the umbrella column, a transmission assembly used for driving the umbrella ribs to be opened and closed and umbrella cloth covering the umbrella ribs, the umbrella ribs comprise a hollow upper umbrella rib and a hollow lower umbrella rib, and the upper umbrella rib and the lower umbrella rib are detachably connected. A flexible tensioning piece for preventing the upper umbrella rib and the lower umbrella rib from loosening is arranged between the upper umbrella rib and the lower umbrella rib, and the two ends of the tensioning piece are arranged in the upper umbrella rib and the lower umbrella rib respectively. The utility model has the following beneficial effects: an integral umbrella rib in the prior art is designed into a plurality of sections of assembled and detachable umbrella ribs, so that the length sizes of a product and a packaging box are greatly reduced, the freight cost is obviously reduced, and the economic benefit is improved; the upper umbrella rib and the lower umbrella rib are flexibly connected through the tensioning piece, the upper umbrella rib and the lower umbrella rib are prevented from being completely separated and lost before being assembled, a user does not need to frequently find parts, and the assembling efficiency and the use experience are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of outdoor equipment, in particular to an outdoor parasol. Background Art

[0002] Umbrellas are commonly used tools in life, mainly used to shade from the sun and rain. Outdoor parasols are also called garden umbrellas. They are used in many outdoor activities. Outdoor parasols are easy to use and have a large sunshade area and are very popular among users.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent No. 201720160919.6 discloses an outdoor parasol, which includes an umbrella column and an umbrella body connected to the umbrella column. The umbrella column is provided with a handle and a straight receiving groove is provided in the umbrella column. The screw rod is received in the receiving groove and can be rotated in the receiving groove through the handle. An umbrella pole is provided on the umbrella body and is screwed to the screw rod. The lower part of the umbrella pole is received in the receiving groove and is screwed to the screw rod. The umbrella pole drives the screw rod to rotate by rotating the handle, and then drives the umbrella pole to move up and down. The umbrella pole drives the upper umbrella plate to move up and down, thereby realizing the expansion and folding of the umbrella body.

[0004] At present, most parasol products purchased online require customers to assemble multiple parts into a whole by themselves. During the actual sales and use process, the following problems have been found: First, the length of the ribs, umbrella columns and other parts is too long, resulting in excessive packaging length and high transportation costs; second, after the umbrella cloth is installed on the ribs, especially in the folded state, the umbrella cloth is loose between the ribs and the umbrella cloth, and the umbrella cloth can easily detach from the ribs. The user needs to reinstall the detached part on the rib, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an outdoor parasol to solve the problems in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] The utility model provides an outdoor parasol, comprising an umbrella column, a plurality of umbrella ribs arranged on the umbrella column, a transmission component for driving the umbrella ribs to open and close, and umbrella cloth covering the umbrella ribs, wherein the umbrella ribs comprise hollow upper umbrella ribs and lower umbrella ribs, the upper umbrella ribs are detachably connected to the lower umbrella ribs, and a flexible tensioning member is arranged between the upper umbrella ribs and the lower umbrella ribs to prevent the upper umbrella ribs and the lower umbrella ribs from loosening, and the two ends of the tensioning member are respectively arranged in the upper umbrella ribs and the lower umbrella ribs.

[0007] Furthermore, the tensioning member is an elastic rope or a spring.

[0008] Furthermore, both ends of the tensioning member are fixed to the inside of the upper rib and the lower rib via fixing members, and the fixing members are torsion springs or pins.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper rib and the lower rib are plug-in connected or threadedly connected.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper rib and the lower rib are plug-in connected, and the outer diameter of the end of the lower rib facing the upper rib is smaller than the hole diameter of the upper rib.

[0011] Furthermore, the outdoor parasol also includes an elastic limiting component for preventing the umbrella cloth from loosening from the umbrella ribs, and the limiting component is connected to the umbrella cloth and the umbrella ribs respectively.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting assembly includes a draw hook and an elastic belt, one end of the elastic belt is connected to the umbrella cloth, and the other end is connected to the draw hook; a side hole is opened on the lower umbrella rib, and the draw hook is hung in the side hole.

[0013] Furthermore, a cloth cover is provided on the outer edge of the umbrella cloth, and the end of the lower rib is inserted into the cloth cover; one end of the elastic band is connected to the cloth cover.

[0014] Furthermore, the umbrella column is formed by detachably plugging at least two columns, and each of the columns is a hollow column structure.

[0015] Furthermore, a locking assembly for preventing loosening is provided between adjacent pillars, and the locking assembly includes a positioning pin and a spring sheet; the plug-in sections of two adjacent pillars are correspondingly provided with locking holes; the spring sheet is connected to the positioning pin to drive the positioning pin to be inserted into or out of the locking hole.

[0016] The utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. By designing the existing integral umbrella ribs into multi-section assembled and detachable umbrella ribs, the length of the product and packaging box is greatly reduced, significantly reducing shipping costs and improving economic benefits;

[0018] 2. A flexible connection is made between the upper and lower ribs through a tensioning piece to prevent them from being completely separated or lost before assembly. Users do not need to tediously search for parts, which improves assembly efficiency and user experience.

[0019] 3. Due to the flexibility of the tensioning member, the upper and lower ribs can be folded and stored;

[0020] 4. Since the tensioning piece has elastic force, it can provide tension after the upper and lower ribs are assembled, fixing the two more firmly;

[0021] 5. The upper and lower ribs of the hollow structure can hide the tensioning parts inside, improving the consumer experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of an outdoor parasol of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upper and lower ribs of the umbrella being separated and folded in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the umbrella rib in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an umbrella rib according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the umbrella column in the utility model.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. Umbrella column; 11. Support column; 12. Locking hole; 13. Positioning pin; 14. Spring leaf;

[0029] 2. Umbrella ribs; 21. Upper ribs; 22. Lower ribs; 23. Tensioner; 24. Torsion spring; 25. Pin;

[0030] 3. Limiting assembly; 31. Retractor; 32. Elastic band; 33. Side hole;

[0031] 4. Rotate the handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention more readily apparent, the following detailed description of the present invention is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate several embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a communication between the two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0034] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "above," "below," and similar expressions are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0035] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an outdoor parasol includes an umbrella column 1, a plurality of ribs 2 mounted on the column 1, a transmission assembly for driving the ribs 2 to open and close, and an umbrella cloth covering the ribs 2 (not shown). Each rib 2 includes a hollow upper rib 21 and a lower rib 22, with the upper and lower ribs 21 and 22 being detachably connected. The ribs 2 also include a flexible tensioning member 23 that connects the upper and lower ribs 21 and prevents them from loosening. One end of the tensioning member 23 is fixedly mounted within the upper rib 21, and the other end is fixedly mounted within the lower rib 22.

[0038] Reference again Figure 2 The umbrella ribs 2 are designed to be multi-section (such as two sections, three sections, etc.), assemblable and detachable structures, thereby greatly reducing the length of the product and the packaging box, significantly reducing the freight cost, and improving the economic benefits of the enterprise.

[0039] During packaging, the tensioning member 23 is flexible, so that the upper rib 21 and the lower rib 22 can be folded in half for storage, thereby fully utilizing the internal space of the packaging box.

[0040] Before assembly, the tensioning member 23 provides a flexible connection between the upper rib 21 and the lower rib 22, preventing the two from being completely separated or lost before assembly. The user does not need to tediously find the upper rib 21 or the lower rib 22, which greatly improves the assembly efficiency.

[0041] During use, simply place the upper and lower ribs 21 and 22 in a straight line. With the help of the tensioning member 23, they can be easily joined together with both hands, achieving a single-step fixation. Because the tensioning member 23 is elastic, it continuously provides tension after the upper and lower ribs 21, 22 are assembled, enhancing the fixation effect. Furthermore, because the tensioning member 23 is concealed within the upper and lower ribs 21, 22, it does not affect the finished product's appearance, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0042] When storing, the upper rib 21 and the lower rib 22 are disassembled. Since there is a tensioning piece 23 between the upper rib 21 and the lower rib 22 for flexible connection, the lower rib 22 can be effectively prevented from being lost, and the lower rib 22 can be folded toward the upper rib 21, thereby reducing the occupied space.

[0043] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 The upper and lower ribs 21 and 22 can be hollow circular, elliptical, or square tubes, and are connected using a plug-in connection for rapid assembly and disassembly. The outer diameter of the end of the lower rib 22 facing the upper rib 21 is smaller than the aperture of the upper rib 21. Therefore, the end with the smaller outer diameter can not only be inserted into the end with the larger aperture, but also a limiting step is formed at the end of the lower rib 22 to prevent the lower rib 22 from being inserted too far into the upper rib 21. However, it is understood that a structure in which the upper rib 21 is inserted into the lower rib 22 is also possible.

[0044] In some embodiments, when the upper rib 21 and the lower rib 22 are formed as a hollow circular tube, they can be connected by a threaded connection, i.e., one end of the upper rib 21 is provided with an internal thread, and the corresponding end of the lower rib 22 is provided with an external thread, and assembly is achieved by tightening the two. However, it is understood that a structure in which the upper rib 21 is provided with an external thread and the corresponding end of the lower rib 22 is provided with an internal thread can also be used.

[0045] In some embodiments, the upper rib 21 and the lower rib 22 may be connected by a snap-fit connection, that is, the two are clamped by an elastically deformable snap-fit or a retractable pin so that they cannot be separated.

[0046] refer to Figures 2 to 4 The tensioning member 23 can be an elastic cord or a spring, which has the characteristics of flexibility and elasticity. In this embodiment, the tensioning member 23 is a light-weight, rust-proof elastic cord, and its two ends are respectively fixed to the inner part of the upper rib 21 and the lower rib 22, such as connecting the torsion spring 24, the pin 25, the hook and other structures fixed in the tube. Figure 3As shown, the two ends of the elastic cord of this embodiment are connected to the torsion spring 24 in the tube. The torsion spring 24 has elasticity and is inserted into the ribs. Under the action of its elasticity, the two legs of the torsion spring 24 press against the tube wall, thereby fixing it in the tube, and the elastic cord is stretched.

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, pins 25 are fixed inside the upper ribs 21 and the lower ribs 22, and the two ends of the elastic cord are respectively connected to the two pins 25. It should be noted that the length of the elastic cord before being stretched should be less than the distance between the two pins after the ribs are assembled, so that the requirements of flexible bending and providing tension can be met at the same time. For ease of reading, Figure 2 The exposed elastic cord is depicted more clearly and is longer.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] When the parasol in the prior art is in the folded state, the cloth is loose between the ribs and the umbrella, and the cloth is easy to separate from the ribs. Figure 2 This outdoor parasol also features an elastic stopper assembly 3 to prevent the fabric (not shown) from loosening from the ribs 2. The stopper assembly 3 is connected to the fabric and ribs 2, respectively, thereby tightening the fabric and ribs. Specifically, the stopper assembly 3 includes a hook 31 and an elastic band 32. One end of the elastic band 32 is secured to the fabric, and the other end is connected to the hook 31. The lower rib 22 has a side hole 33 defined therein, into which the hook 31 engages. This ensures that the fabric and ribs 2 are tightly held together, effectively preventing them from loosening.

[0050] Preferably, the umbrella fabric (not shown) generally forms a polygon when unfolded, with multiple corners of its outer edge provided with cloth covers (not shown) for fitting over the lower ribs 22. The cover has an opening for the lower ribs 22 on one side of the cover facing the center of the fabric, while the opposite side is closed. The ends of the lower ribs 22 are inserted into the cover, connecting the outer edges of the umbrella fabric to the lower ribs 22. In this embodiment, one end of the elastic band 32 securely holds the lower ribs 22 in place via a retractor hook 31, while the other end is directly secured to the cover. This provides a tighter connection between the cover and the ends of the lower ribs 22, making it less likely for the fabric to separate from the ends of the ribs 2 even when the parasol is folded. This reduces assembly effort for the user and improves the user experience. However, it is understood that the elastic band 32 can also be secured to other locations of the umbrella fabric, as long as it secures the lower ribs 22 to the cover.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 5As the specific structure of the umbrella column 1 in Example 1, the column 1 is composed of at least two short struts 11. Each strut 11 is a hollow cylindrical or prismatic structure, and connection methods include but are not limited to plug-in, snap-on, and threaded connections. This reduces the packaging length of the umbrella column 1 and reduces transportation costs.

[0053] In this embodiment, adjacent pillars 11 are connected using a plug-in connection. In the non-connected section, the two pillars have the same outer diameter or cross-section. In the plug-in section, the outer diameter of the end of one pillar 11 is reduced to be smaller than the aperture of the adjacent pillar, allowing it to be inserted into the adjacent pillar 11 until it contacts the stop step at the end. This ensures both reliable connection and accurate insertion depth.

[0054] More preferably, a locking assembly for preventing loosening is provided between two adjacent pillars 11. One of the pillars 11 is provided with a locking hole 12 in the plug-in section, and the adjacent pillar 11 is also provided with a corresponding locking hole 12 in the plug-in section. After the two pillars 11 are spliced together, the locking holes 12 on the two pillars 11 overlap. A retractable positioning pin 13 and a spring sheet 14 are provided inside the plug-in section. The spring sheet 14 is squeezed into the plug-in section and connected to the positioning pin 13, providing thrust for the positioning pin 13, thereby driving the positioning pin 13 to insert into or withdraw from the two locking holes 12. When the two pillars 11 are plugged in, the positioning pin 13 will be inserted into the two locking holes 12, making it impossible for the two adjacent pillars 11 to separate and rotate.

[0055] Reference again Figure 1 The transmission assembly includes a rotating handle 4 and a transmission member (not shown) located within the umbrella column. The rotating handle 4 is mounted on the outer surface of the umbrella column 1. The transmission member, which can be a drive belt or a screw, is located within the umbrella column 1 and is connected to the rotating handle 4 and the multiple ribs 2. Manually turning the rotating handle 4 clockwise or counterclockwise drives the ribs 2 to open or close, making operation simple.

[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, certain improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An outdoor parasol, comprising an umbrella column, a plurality of umbrella ribs arranged on the umbrella column, a transmission assembly for driving the umbrella ribs to open and close, and an umbrella cloth covering the umbrella ribs, characterized in that: The umbrella ribs include hollow upper and lower ribs, the upper and lower ribs are detachably connected, and a flexible tensioning member is provided between the upper and lower ribs to prevent the upper and lower ribs from loosening, and the two ends of the tensioning member are respectively arranged in the upper and lower ribs.

2. The outdoor parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tensioning member is an elastic rope or a spring.

3. The outdoor parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the tensioning member are respectively fixed to the inside of the upper umbrella rib and the lower umbrella rib through fixing members, and the fixing members are torsion springs or pins.

4. The outdoor parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper rib and the lower rib are plug-in connected or threaded connected.

5. The outdoor parasol according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper rib and the lower rib are plug-in connected, and the outer diameter of the end of the lower rib facing the upper rib is smaller than the hole diameter of the upper rib.

6. The outdoor parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outdoor parasol also includes an elastic limiting component for preventing the umbrella cloth from loosening from the umbrella ribs, and the limiting component is connected to the umbrella cloth and the umbrella ribs respectively.

7. The outdoor parasol according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting assembly includes a draw hook and an elastic belt, one end of the elastic belt is connected to the umbrella cloth, and the other end is connected to the draw hook; a side hole is opened on the lower umbrella rib, and the draw hook is hung in the side hole.

8. The outdoor parasol according to claim 7, characterized in that: A cloth cover is provided on the outer edge of the umbrella cloth, and the end of the lower rib is inserted into the cloth cover; one end of the elastic band is connected to the cloth cover.

9. The outdoor parasol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The umbrella column is formed by detachably plugging at least two pillars, and each of the pillars is a hollow column structure.

10. The outdoor parasol according to claim 9, characterized in that: A locking assembly for preventing loosening is provided between adjacent pillars, and the locking assembly includes a positioning pin and a spring sheet; locking holes are correspondingly opened in the plug-in sections of two adjacent pillars; the spring sheet is connected to the positioning pin to drive the positioning pin to insert into or exit the locking hole.

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