Outdoor umbrella adopting upper handrail structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses an outdoor umbrella adopting an upper handrail structure, which comprises an umbrella column and a handrail mechanism, the umbrella column comprises a first umbrella column and a second umbrella column, the first umbrella column is positioned at the upper part of the second umbrella column, and the first umbrella column and the second umbrella column are of a detachable structure. The handrail mechanism is used for moving up and down along the first umbrella column and comprises a cantilever hinge part and a handrail part, and the handrail part is not lower than the horizontal plane where the bottom surface of the cantilever hinge part is located; when the outdoor umbrella is in a folded state, the handrail mechanism is close to or located at the bottom end of the first umbrella column. According to the utility model, the armrest mechanism is optimized, and the armrest part is arranged at the upper part and is not lower than the horizontal plane of the hinged part of the cantilever, so that the required length dimension of the first umbrella column is shortened, and the overall packaging dimension can be further reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor umbrella technology, and in particular to an outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure. Background Technology

[0002] Outdoor sun umbrellas, as a type of outdoor leisure equipment, are widely used in squares, beaches, parks, courtyards, and other recreational places, providing people with a comfortable space to cool off. Currently used outdoor sun umbrellas are generally divided into hanging umbrellas and center-pole umbrellas based on the location of the canopy. Hanging umbrellas, with their side-suspended structure, have a larger area under the canopy, resulting in better usability. Roman umbrellas, in particular, have a large forward tilt and a large area under the canopy. The overall structure of Roman umbrellas is sturdy and stable, with an aluminum alloy frame, and the overall design exudes a simple and elegant style.

[0003] As disclosed in announcement number CN216363986U, a handle structure for a Roman umbrella belongs to the field of Roman umbrella technology. It solves the technical problem of poor service life in existing Roman umbrella handle structures. The handle structure of this Roman umbrella includes a handle portion and a movable pressing component. The handle portion has a vertically penetrating hole. A horizontally arranged pin, fixed to the pressing component, is provided inside the handle portion. A return spring, with one end capable of pushing the pin into the hole, is sleeved around the pin. A ring-shaped positioning component is provided inside the handle portion, sleeved around the pin. The other end of the return spring abuts against the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the positioning component. When the pressing component retracts the pin, it can limit and abut against the open end of the positioning component, compressing the return spring within the inner cavity of the positioning component.

[0004] As disclosed in announcement number CN215873709U, an auxiliary mechanism for opening and closing a side umbrella is provided, including an umbrella canopy assembly and a pole assembly. The umbrella canopy assembly includes an upper umbrella plate and a lower umbrella plate. A first diagonal brace is hinged to the upper umbrella plate. The pole assembly includes a pole and a handrail shell. The other end of the first diagonal brace is hinged to the handrail shell. A connecting member is hinged to the middle of the first diagonal brace. The two ends of the connecting member are respectively hinged to a second diagonal brace and a short rib. The other end of the second diagonal brace is hinged to the top of the pole. The other end of the short rib is hinged to the lower umbrella plate. An auxiliary mechanism is also provided on the pole.

[0005] In modern outdoor umbrellas, especially side umbrellas, a handle mechanism is typically used that moves up and down along the umbrella pole to adjust the umbrella frame angle or open / close. Therefore, the minimum length of the umbrella pole must also ensure the travel distance of the handle mechanism's vertical movement. However, because existing handle mechanisms need to accommodate umbrella frame angle adjustment or opening / closing, they are usually equipped with a lower handle for user convenience, typically located below the cantilever hinge. With the rise of e-commerce, outdoor umbrella sales have gradually shifted from traditional offline to online, and online sales of outdoor umbrellas are increasing year by year. Therefore, miniaturizing the packaging size of outdoor umbrellas is currently a key research focus. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model aims to provide an outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure. By optimizing the armrest mechanism, the length of the umbrella column can be shortened, thereby reducing the overall packaging size.

[0007] The technical problem solved by this utility model can be achieved by the following technical solution:

[0008] An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure includes an umbrella column and an armrest mechanism. The umbrella column includes a first umbrella column and a second umbrella column, with the first umbrella column located above the second umbrella column. The first umbrella column and the second umbrella column are detachable. The armrest mechanism is used to move up and down along the first umbrella column. The armrest mechanism includes a cantilever hinge portion and a handrail portion. The handrail portion is not lower than the horizontal plane where the bottom surface of the cantilever hinge portion is located. When the outdoor umbrella is in the closed state, the armrest mechanism is close to or located at the bottom end of the first umbrella column.

[0009] The armrest is provided with a handle cavity, and a locking trigger is fitted inside the handle cavity.

[0010] The locking trigger includes a trigger component, a locking pin, and a reset component. The trigger component is used to drive the locking pin to move, and the reset component is used to reset the locking pin. A locking part is also provided on the first umbrella column, and the locking pin is used to lock and cooperate with the locking part to achieve locking of the handrail mechanism and the position height of the first umbrella column.

[0011] The locking mechanism uses a keyhole or a locking rack.

[0012] The handrail is fitted onto the first umbrella post.

[0013] The handrail is located on one side of the first umbrella column.

[0014] The cantilever includes a support arm and an umbrella opening mechanism located on the support arm. The umbrella opening mechanism includes an umbrella opening seat, a rope winding assembly, and a crank handle. The rope winding assembly is installed inside the umbrella opening seat, and the crank handle is used to drive the rope winding assembly to wind or unwind the umbrella rope. The crank handle is located at the bottom of the umbrella opening seat.

[0015] The rope winding assembly includes a rope winding shaft, a rope winding wheel, and a limiting torsion spring. The umbrella opening seat is provided with a torsion spring cavity and a rope winding wheel cavity. One end of the rope winding shaft is located in the torsion spring cavity and cooperates with the limiting torsion spring. The other end of the rope winding shaft passes through the rope winding wheel. The bottom surface of the umbrella opening seat is also fitted with a bottom end cover. The rope winding shaft passes through the bottom end cover and cooperates with the crank handle.

[0016] One end of the umbrella-opening seat is used to be installed and fitted with the support wall, and the other end is used to be hinged and fitted with the cantilever hinge.

[0017] One end of the umbrella-opening seat is used to be installed and cooperated with the support wall, and the other end is used to be installed and cooperated with the connecting arm. The other end of the connecting arm is used to be hinged and cooperated with the cantilever hinge.

[0018] The advantages of this utility model over the prior art are as follows: This utility model optimizes the handrail mechanism by arranging the handrail at the top so that it is not lower than the horizontal plane where the cantilever hinge is located, thereby shortening the required length of the first umbrella column and thus reducing the overall packaging size; the umbrella opening mechanism is optimized by using a crank handle arranged at the bottom, which avoids interference with the umbrella fabric when the crank handle is turned, and can further shorten the cantilever length and further reduce the overall packaging volume.

[0019] The features of this utility model can be clearly understood by referring to the drawings and the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the handrail mechanism, the first umbrella column, and the cantilever mounting structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the handrail mechanism, the first umbrella column, and the cantilever of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the umbrella opening mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the handrail mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the umbrella opening mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the handrail mechanism of this utility model that moves along the umbrella column;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the handrail mechanism, the first umbrella column, and the cantilever mounting structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the handrail mechanism and the first umbrella column mounting structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the handrail mechanism and the first umbrella column mounting structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 4 ;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the handrail mechanism and the first umbrella column mounting structure of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0034] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 5 . Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following description, in conjunction with specific illustrations, further elaborates on this utility model.

[0036] Combination Figures 1 to 15 As shown, this utility model discloses an outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure, including an umbrella column 200 and an armrest mechanism 100. The umbrella column 200 includes a first umbrella column 210 and a second umbrella column 220. The first umbrella column 210 is located above the second umbrella column 220. The first umbrella column 210 and the second umbrella column 220 are detachable structures. The bottom of the second umbrella column 220 is fitted with an umbrella base 600. The first umbrella column 210 and the second umbrella column 220 are fixedly connected by a receiving seat 500.

[0037] In the equivalent structure, the first umbrella column 210 is sleeved on the outside of the second umbrella column 220, and the second umbrella column 220 is located on the umbrella base 600. The second umbrella column 220 is installed in conjunction with the umbrella base 600. Depending on the umbrella type, it can be installed in a fixed manner or in conjunction with a turntable. The second umbrella column 220 is embedded in the inner cavity of the first umbrella column 210.

[0038] In conjunction with the above, the handrail mechanism 100 is used to move up and down along the first umbrella column 210. The handrail mechanism 100 includes a cantilever hinge portion 120 and a handrail portion 110. The cantilever hinge portion 120 and the handrail portion 110 can be an integral structure or a separate structure according to design requirements. The handrail portion 110 is not lower than the horizontal plane where the bottom surface of the cantilever hinge portion 120 is located. The horizontal plane where the bottom surface of the cantilever hinge portion 120 is located is as follows: Figure 3 The reference point AA is located on the horizontal line shown in the diagram; combined with... Figure 8 As shown, when the outdoor umbrella is in the closed state, the handrail mechanism 100 is close to or located at the bottom end of the first umbrella column 210. In the specific structure, the bottom surface of the cantilever hinge part 120 is usually flush with or slightly higher than the bottom end face of the first umbrella column 210, thereby achieving the shortest possible length of the first umbrella column 210. The handrail part 110 is arranged in an optimized position, so that the height of the handrail part 110 itself can be moved upward, and the length of the first umbrella column 210 that the handrail part 110 needs to cooperate with can be omitted. Compared with the existing umbrella column 200, the length of the handrail part 110 itself can be shortened. Combined with the conventional handrail part size specifications of outdoor umbrellas, at least 20cm of length can usually be saved.

[0039] Among them, the umbrella column 200 and the cantilever 300 are usually the longest components in an outdoor umbrella. Therefore, shortening their length has a significant effect on reducing the overall packaging size of the outdoor umbrella.

[0040] In the specific structure, the armrest 110 is provided with a handle cavity 111, and a locking trigger 130 is fitted inside the handle cavity 111. The locking trigger 130 includes a trigger component 131, a locking pin 132, and a reset component. The trigger component 131 is used to drive the locking pin 132 to move, and the reset component is used to reset the locking pin. The reset component can be a compression spring or a torsion spring. The reset component can be installed with the locking pin. Usually, a compression spring structure is adopted. The locking pin 132 is reset by contact with the compression spring. In other embodiments, a torsion spring component can also be combined. The torsion spring is usually fitted with the trigger component 131. The torsion reset of the trigger component 131 is achieved by the trigger component 131 driving the locking pin 132 to reset.

[0041] The first umbrella column 210 is also provided with a locking part 211. The locking pin 132 is used to lock and cooperate with the locking part 211 to lock the position and height of the handrail mechanism 100 and the first umbrella column 210. The locking trigger 130 is used to cooperate with the locking part 211 in the first umbrella column 210 to facilitate the height adjustment of the handrail mechanism 100. In a specific preferred embodiment, the locking part 211 adopts a lock hole or a locking rack.

[0042] In one preferred embodiment, the armrest 110 is sleeved on the first umbrella column 210 and adopts a wrap-around armrest mechanism. The housing of the armrest mechanism 100 typically adopts a two-sided mating structure. The armrest mechanism 100 typically includes a first housing 101 and a second housing 102 arranged in a two-sided mating arrangement. After the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are mated, an installation cavity is formed inside. The locking trigger 130 is located in the handle cavity 111 formed after installation. The cantilever hinge portion 120 is located at one end position formed after the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are mated. The cantilever hinge portion 120 typically preferably includes an end cap 301, which is used to cooperate with the end of the cantilever 300 and facilitates hinged through-mounting with the hinge shaft. The first housing 101 and the second housing 102 cover the first umbrella column 210 on both sides. The upper and lower ends are usually also equipped with decorative covers 103 to enhance the overall aesthetics and seal the internal cavity.

[0043] In one preferred embodiment, the armrest 110 is located on one side of the first umbrella column 210. Typically, a sliding groove is provided in the first umbrella column 210, and a corresponding sliding seat is provided in the armrest mechanism 100. The sliding seat moves up and down along the sliding groove to realize the single-sided armrest mechanism 100.

[0044] In conjunction with the above, the cantilever 300 includes a support arm 310 and an umbrella opening mechanism 400 located on the support arm 310. The umbrella opening mechanism 400 includes an umbrella base 410, a cord winding assembly 430, and a crank handle 420. The cord winding assembly 430 is installed inside the umbrella base 410. The crank handle 420 is used to drive the cord winding assembly 430 to wind or unwind the parachute cord 440. The parachute cord 440 typically extends along the inner cavity of the support arm 310 to the umbrella frame 700. The crank handle 420 is located at the bottom of the umbrella base. The drive position of the crank handle 420 is optimized by adopting bottom rotation operation, so that the rotation trajectory of the crank handle 420 is in a near-horizontal plane rotation, which does not interfere with the umbrella fabric 800. Therefore, the size of the umbrella fabric 800 can cover the cantilever 300, increasing the sunshade area of ​​the umbrella fabric 800, while also shortening the length of the cantilever 300. The opening and closing of the umbrella frame 700 by winding or unwinding the paracord 440 is a conventional structure of existing outdoor umbrellas and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] In the specific structure, the rope winding assembly 430 includes a rope winding shaft 431, a rope winding wheel 432, and a limiting torsion spring 433. The umbrella holder 410 is provided with a torsion spring cavity 412 and a rope winding wheel cavity 413. One end of the rope winding shaft 431 is located in the torsion spring cavity 412 and cooperates with the limiting torsion spring 433. The other end of the rope winding shaft 431 passes through the rope winding wheel 432. The bottom surface of the umbrella holder 410 is also fitted with a bottom end cover 411. The rope winding shaft 431 passes through the bottom end cover 411 and cooperates with the crank handle 420. The inverted installation structure facilitates the bottom rotation of the crank handle 420.

[0046] In one preferred embodiment, combined with Figure 9 As shown, one end of the umbrella holder 410 is used to be installed and engaged with the support wall 310, and the other end is used to be hinged and engaged with the cantilever hinge part 120.

[0047] In one preferred embodiment, combined with Figure 2 As shown, one end of the umbrella opening base 410 is used to be installed and cooperated with the support wall 310, and the other end is used to be installed and cooperated with the connecting arm 320. The other end of the connecting arm 320 is used to be hinged and cooperated with the cantilever hinge part 120. According to the usage requirements, the position of the umbrella opening mechanism 400 can be arranged at any position in the cantilever 300 to achieve position adjustment.

[0048] In one alternative embodiment, the umbrella opening mechanism 400 may also be integrated into the handrail mechanism 100.

[0049] This utility model optimizes the handrail mechanism by arranging the handrail at the top so that it is not lower than the horizontal plane where the cantilever hinge is located, thereby shortening the required length of the first umbrella column and thus reducing the overall packaging size. The umbrella opening mechanism is also optimized by using a crank handle arranged at the bottom, which avoids interference with the umbrella fabric when the crank handle is turned, further shortening the cantilever length and further reducing the overall packaging volume.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, or alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical principles of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An outdoor umbrella employing an upper armrest structure, comprising an umbrella column and an armrest mechanism, characterized in that: The umbrella column includes a first umbrella column and a second umbrella column. The first umbrella column is located above the second umbrella column. The first umbrella column and the second umbrella column are detachable structures. The handrail mechanism is used to move up and down along the first umbrella column. The handrail mechanism includes a cantilever hinge part and a handrail part. The handrail part is not lower than the horizontal plane where the bottom surface of the cantilever hinge part is located.

2. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the outdoor umbrella is in the closed state, the handrail mechanism is close to or located at the bottom end of the first umbrella column.

3. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The armrest is provided with a handle cavity, and a locking trigger is fitted inside the handle cavity.

4. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking trigger includes a trigger component, a locking pin, and a reset component. The trigger component is used to drive the locking pin to move, and the reset component is used to reset the locking pin. A locking part is also provided on the first umbrella column, and the locking pin is used to lock and cooperate with the locking part to achieve locking of the handrail mechanism and the position height of the first umbrella column.

5. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handrail is fitted onto the first umbrella post.

6. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handrail is located on one side of the first umbrella column.

7. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The cantilever includes a support arm and an umbrella opening mechanism located on the support arm. The umbrella opening mechanism includes an umbrella opening seat, a rope winding assembly, and a crank handle. The rope winding assembly is installed inside the umbrella opening seat, and the crank handle is used to drive the rope winding assembly to wind or unwind the umbrella rope. The crank handle is located at the bottom of the umbrella opening seat.

8. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rope winding assembly includes a rope winding shaft, a rope winding wheel, and a limiting torsion spring. The umbrella opening seat is provided with a torsion spring cavity and a rope winding wheel cavity. One end of the rope winding shaft is located in the torsion spring cavity and cooperates with the limiting torsion spring. The other end of the rope winding shaft passes through the rope winding wheel. The bottom surface of the umbrella opening seat is also fitted with a bottom end cover. The rope winding shaft passes through the bottom end cover and cooperates with the crank handle.

9. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the umbrella-opening seat is used to be installed and fitted with the support wall, and the other end is used to be hinged and fitted with the cantilever hinge.

10. An outdoor umbrella with an upper armrest structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the umbrella-opening seat is used to be installed and cooperated with the support wall, and the other end is used to be installed and cooperated with the connecting arm. The other end of the connecting arm is used to be hinged and cooperated with the cantilever hinge.

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