Electric Roman umbrella

By introducing solar panels and a battery system into the electric Roman umbrella, an autonomous power source is provided for the drive motor, solving the problem of inconvenient battery replacement after the battery is depleted. This enables automated operation and normal use on cloudy days, improving ease of use and safety.

CN224179289UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01ZHEJIANG YAQI ARTS&CRAFTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG YAQI ARTS&CRAFTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-10-31
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing electric Roman umbrellas are inconvenient to replace after the battery is depleted, and lack an independent power supply, making them inconvenient to use.

Method used

The system uses solar panels and a battery system to power the drive motor. Combined with the transmission connection between the drive motor and the first support rod, it realizes the functions of automatic umbrella opening and closing. The position of the solar panel can be adjusted by the movable bracket to maximize solar energy absorption.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic umbrella opening and closing without the need for an external power source, ensuring that the drive motor can work normally even on cloudy days, thus improving ease of use and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric Roman umbrella, which belongs to the technical field of sunshade umbrellas, solves the problem of autonomous energy supply of a driving motor, and adopts the technical scheme that the electric Roman umbrella comprises an umbrella supporting structure, a base and a mounting rod arranged on the base, the umbrella supporting structure comprises a first supporting rod and a second supporting rod which are hinged to each other, an upper umbrella disc is arranged at the front end of the first supporting rod and provided with a plurality of ribs, a lower umbrella disc is arranged at the front end of the second supporting rod and provided with supports corresponding to the ribs in number, the supports are hinged to the ribs, and the rear end of the second supporting rod is hinged to the mounting rod. A solar panel and a storage battery electrically connected with the solar panel are arranged on the mounting rod, the storage battery is electrically connected with the driving motor, the first supporting rod is in transmission connection with the driving motor, and the driving motor drives the first supporting rod to move, so that the first supporting rod has a first position for opening the umbrella supporting structure and a second position for collecting the umbrella supporting structure. The outdoor sunshade is mainly used for outdoor sunshade.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sunshade technology, and in particular to an electric Roman umbrella. Background Technology

[0002] Existing parasols generally consist of a main pole and a frame. The frame is opened and closed by a rocker arm on the main pole that works in conjunction with a screw inside the main pole. This manual opening and closing method is particularly inconvenient.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, patent CN212382215U discloses an electric Roman umbrella frame, comprising a support rod and umbrella ribs. The umbrella ribs include a first frame and a second frame distributed vertically, with the free ends of the second frame hinged to the first frame. A telescopic section connects the first and second frames. When the umbrella needs to be folded, the user activates the telescopic section to extend, thereby increasing the vertical distance between the first and second frames and decreasing the horizontal distance, thus retracting the umbrella. When the umbrella needs to be unfolded, the user activates the telescopic section to shorten, thereby decreasing the vertical distance between the first and second frames and increasing the horizontal distance, thus unfolding the umbrella. Therefore, this umbrella can be electrically opened and closed. However, in actual use, due to the lack of an external power source, the battery needs to be replaced after it is depleted, which is cumbersome and inconvenient for the user. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electric Roman umbrella that solves the problem of independent energy supply for the drive motor.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: an electric Roman umbrella, comprising an umbrella support structure, a base, and a mounting rod disposed on the base. A drive motor is installed within the mounting rod. The umbrella support structure includes a first support rod and a second support rod hinged together. The front end of the first support rod has an upper umbrella plate with several umbrella ribs. The front end of the second support rod has a lower umbrella plate with a number of supports corresponding to the umbrella ribs. The supports are hinged to the umbrella ribs. The rear end of the second support rod is hinged to the mounting rod. The mounting rod has a solar panel and a battery electrically connected to the solar panel. The battery is electrically connected to the drive motor. The first support rod is drive-driven by the drive motor, which drives the first support rod to move, so that the first support rod has a first position for opening the umbrella support structure and a second position for closing the umbrella support structure.

[0006] After adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages: By providing a drive motor inside the mounting rod, and connecting the first support rod to the drive motor, and setting the first support rod to have a first position for opening the umbrella structure and a second position for closing the umbrella structure, the umbrella structure can automatically open and close the umbrella without manual operation. At the same time, a storage battery and a solar panel are provided on the mounting rod, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the storage battery, which is electrically connected to the drive motor. This means that the drive motor does not need an additional external power source; the solar panel converts solar energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the storage battery to provide power to the drive motor. Furthermore, the presence of the storage battery allows the drive motor to operate even on cloudy days using the power stored in the battery.

[0007] Furthermore, a movable bracket is provided at the top of the mounting rod, and the solar panel is hinged to the movable bracket. By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, a movable bracket is provided at the top of the mounting rod, and the solar panel is hinged to the movable bracket, allowing the solar panel to adjust its position via the movable bracket to achieve the optimal position for absorbing solar energy.

[0008] Furthermore, the length of the solar panel is L, and the height H of the movable support meets the condition H≥1 / 2L. Using the aforementioned technical solution, the height H of the movable support meets H≥1 / 2L, allowing the solar panel to rotate 90° without being blocked by the top of the mounting rod. If the height H of the movable support is <1 / 2L, the solar panel will be blocked by the top of the mounting rod during rotation adjustment due to the low height of the movable support, preventing it from reaching the optimal position.

[0009] Furthermore, the movable bracket is provided with a wire hole, which communicates with the top of the mounting rod. By employing the aforementioned technical solution, the wire hole in the movable bracket, which communicates with the top of the mounting rod, allows the solar panel's cables to enter the mounting rod through the wire hole, preventing the cables from being damaged by rainwater.

[0010] Furthermore, a protective sleeve is installed in the wire hole, and the protective sleeve fits tightly with the wire hole. By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, installing a protective sleeve in the wire hole can prevent the solar panel cable from contacting the wire hole outlet and scratching the cable when the solar panel is rotated and adjusted. The tight fit between the protective sleeve and the wire hole also prevents rainwater from entering the mounting rod through the wire hole, further improving the electrical safety of the Roman umbrella.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting rod is provided with a receiving slot, and the battery is installed in the receiving slot. By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, a receiving slot for installing the battery is provided within the mounting rod. Installing the battery in the receiving slot can prevent the battery from being damaged by external factors, thus avoiding the inability to supply power to the drive motor.

[0012] Furthermore, the drive motor also includes an electrical signal receiver and a motor controller for controlling the opening and closing of the drive motor, the motor controller being electrically connected to the electrical signal receiver. By employing the aforementioned technical solution, the drive motor is equipped with an electrical signal receiver and a motor controller for controlling the opening and closing of the drive motor, allowing the user to remotely control the drive motor to open and close the umbrella.

[0013] Furthermore, the drive motor is also equipped with a screw, which drives the motor to the rear end of the first support rod. By employing the aforementioned technical solution, using the screw as a transmission component between the drive motor and the first support rod ensures that the umbrella structure is highly stable when opening or closing, and is not easily affected by external forces causing positional changes.

[0014] Furthermore, a slider is provided at the rear end of the first support rod, and the slider is connected to the screw via a thread. Using the aforementioned technical solution, a slider is provided at the rear end of the first support rod, and the slider is connected to the screw via a thread. The drive motor can achieve the linear movement of the slider by rotating the screw, realizing the function of lifting and lowering the slider. In addition, the threaded connection also has high load-bearing capacity and anti-loosening performance, thereby preventing the slider from suddenly loosening and causing the Roman umbrella to close, avoiding injury to users under the Roman umbrella from sudden closing, and improving the safety of using the Roman umbrella.

[0015] Furthermore, the mounting rod is also equipped with a rocker arm, which is connected to the screw for transmission. By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, the rocker arm design allows for manual closing and opening of the Roman umbrella even if the electric Roman umbrella drive motor malfunctions. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electric Roman umbrella according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view at point A;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram at point B

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view at point C.

[0021] In the diagram: umbrella support structure 1, first support rod 101, second support rod 102, upper umbrella plate 103, lower umbrella plate 104, umbrella rib 105, bracket 106, slider 107, mounting rod 2, drive motor 201, battery 202, solar panel 203, movable bracket 204, screw 205, rocker arm 206, receiving groove 207, wire hole 208. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] The terms "first," "second," etc. (if present) in the specification and claims of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects, not to describe a specific order or sequence. Even if "second" is used before a technical feature for distinction, it does not necessarily imply the presence of "first." It should be understood that in this utility model, "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. It should be understood that in this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, X and / or Y can represent: X alone, X and Y simultaneously, and Y alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "Containing X, Y, and Z," "Containing X, Y, and Z" means that all three X, Y, and Z are included; "Containing X, Y, or Z" means that one of X, Y, and Z is included; "Containing X, Y, and / or Z" means that any one, two, or three of X, Y, and Z are included.

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be selected to be combined or substituted with each other according to the actual situation, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments.

[0025] This utility model provides an electric Roman umbrella, including an umbrella support structure 1, a base, and a mounting rod 2 mounted on the base. A drive motor 201 is installed inside the mounting rod 2. The umbrella support structure 1 includes a first support rod 101 and a second support rod 102 hinged together. The front end of the first support rod 101 has an upper umbrella plate 103 with several umbrella ribs 105. The front end of the second support rod 102 has a lower umbrella plate 104 with a number of supports 106 corresponding to the umbrella ribs 105. The supports 106 are hinged to the umbrella ribs 105. The rear end of the second support rod 102 is hinged to the mounting rod 2. The mounting rod 2 has a solar panel 203 and a battery 202 electrically connected to the solar panel 203. The battery 202 is electrically connected to the drive motor 201. The first support rod 101 is drive-connected to the drive motor 201, which drives the first support rod to move, so that the first support rod 101 has a first position for opening the umbrella support structure and a second position for closing the umbrella support structure.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model, by providing a drive motor 201 inside the mounting rod 2, and having the first support rod 101 connected to the drive motor 201, and setting the first support rod 101 to have a first position for opening the umbrella structure 1 and a second position for closing the umbrella structure 1, enables the umbrella structure 1 to automatically open and close the umbrella without manual operation. Simultaneously, a storage battery 202 and a solar panel 203 are provided on the mounting rod 2, with the solar panel 203 electrically connected to the storage battery 202, and the storage battery 202 electrically connected to the drive motor 201. This allows the drive motor 201 to operate without an external power source, as the solar panel 203 converts solar energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the storage battery 202 to provide power to the drive motor 201. Furthermore, the presence of the storage battery 202 allows the drive motor 201 to operate even on cloudy days using the power stored in the storage battery 202.

[0027] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, a movable bracket 204 is provided at the top of the mounting rod 2, and the solar panel 203 is hinged to the movable bracket 204. By providing the movable bracket 204 at the top of the mounting rod 2 and hinged to the solar panel 203, the solar panel 203 can adjust its position via the movable bracket 204 to achieve the optimal position for absorbing solar energy. Of course, the movable bracket 204 can also be located in the middle or lower part of the mounting rod 2, as long as it does not affect the reception of sunlight.

[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 4As shown, the length of the solar panel 203 is L, and the height H of the movable bracket 204 satisfies H≥1 / 2L. Setting the height H of the movable bracket 204 to H=1 / 2L allows the solar panel 203 to rotate 90° without being blocked by the top of the mounting rod 2. If the height H of the movable bracket 204 is less than 1 / 2L, the solar panel 203 will be blocked by the top of the mounting rod 2 during rotation adjustment due to the low height of the movable bracket 204, preventing it from reaching the optimal position. Of course, H can also be greater than 1 / 2L.

[0029] Specifically, the movable bracket 204 is provided with a wire hole 208, which is connected to the top of the mounting rod 2. The wire hole 208 in the movable bracket 204, which is connected to the top of the mounting rod 2, allows the cable of the solar panel 203 to enter the mounting rod 2 through the wire hole 208, preventing the cable from being damaged by rainwater.

[0030] Specifically, a cable protector 209 is installed in the cable hole 208, and the cable protector 209 fits tightly with the cable hole 208. The cable protector 209 prevents the cables of the solar panel 203 from contacting the outlet of the cable hole 208 and scratching the cables when the solar panel 203 is rotated for position adjustment. The tight fit between the cable protector 209 and the cable hole 208 also prevents rainwater from entering the mounting rod 2 through the cable hole 208, further improving the electrical safety of the Roman umbrella. Understandably, a cable clamp or other cable protection device could also be installed at the outlet of the cable control 208 to achieve the same effect.

[0031] Specifically, a receiving slot 207 is provided inside the mounting rod 2, and the battery 202 is installed in the receiving slot 207. The receiving slot 207 inside the mounting rod 2 for installing the battery 202 prevents the battery 202 from being damaged by external factors, thus avoiding the inability to supply power to the drive motor 201. Alternatively, a battery box 202 can be installed outside the mounting rod 2 for convenient installation of the battery 202, and also for easy replacement if the battery 202 is damaged.

[0032] Specifically, the drive motor 201 also includes an electrical signal receiver and a motor controller for controlling the opening and closing of the drive motor 201. The motor controller is electrically connected to the electrical signal receiver. By installing the electrical signal receiver and the motor controller on the drive motor 201, and further adding a matching remote control box, users can remotely control the drive motor 201 to open and close the umbrella. Alternatively, a control panel can be installed on the mounting pole 2 for convenient control by users under the Roman umbrella.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 3The drive motor 201 shown is also equipped with a screw 205, and the drive motor 201 is connected to the rear end of the first support rod 101 via the screw 205. By using the screw 205 as a transmission component between the drive motor 201 and the first support rod 101, the umbrella structure 1 is very stable when it is opened or closed, and its position is not easily changed by external forces.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, a slider 107 is provided at the rear end of the first support rod 101, and the slider 107 is connected to the screw 205 by a thread. The drive motor 201 can achieve linear movement of the slider 107 by rotating the screw 205, thus enabling the slider 107 to lift and lower. Furthermore, the threaded connection has high load-bearing capacity and anti-loosening performance, preventing sudden loosening of the slider from causing the Roman umbrella to close, avoiding injury to users at the bottom of the Roman umbrella from sudden closure, and improving the safety of using the Roman umbrella.

[0035] Specifically, the mounting rod 2 is also equipped with a rocker arm 206, which is connected to the screw 205 for transmission. The design of the rocker arm 206 allows the Roman umbrella to be manually closed and opened even if the electric Roman umbrella drive motor 201 fails.

[0036] In addition to the preferred embodiments described above, there are other embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An electric Roman umbrella, comprising an umbrella support structure (1), a base, and a mounting rod (2) disposed on the base, wherein a drive motor (201) is disposed within the mounting rod (2), the umbrella support structure (1) comprising a first support rod (101) and a second support rod (102) hinged to each other, the first support rod (101) having an upper umbrella plate (103) at its front end, the upper umbrella plate (103) having a plurality of umbrella ribs (105), the second support rod (102) having a lower umbrella plate (104) at its front end, the lower umbrella plate (104) having a number of supports (106) corresponding to the number of umbrella ribs (105), the supports (106) being hinged to the umbrella ribs (105), and the rear end of the second support rod (102) being hinged to the mounting rod (2), characterized in that, The mounting rod (2) is provided with a solar panel (203) and a battery (202) electrically connected to the solar panel (203). The battery (202) is electrically connected to the drive motor (201). The first support rod (101) is connected to the drive motor (201) in a transmission manner. The drive motor (201) drives the first support rod (101) to move so that the first support rod (101) has a first position for opening the umbrella structure (1) and a second position for closing the umbrella structure (1).

2. The electric Roman umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the mounting rod (2) is provided with a movable bracket (204), and the solar panel (203) is hinged to the movable bracket (204).

3. An electric Roman umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the solar panel (203) is L, and the height H of the movable bracket (204) satisfies H≥1 / 2L.

4. An electric Roman umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable bracket (204) is provided with a wire hole (208), which is connected to the top of the mounting rod (2).

5. An electric Roman umbrella according to claim 4, characterized in that, The wire hole (208) is fitted with a wire protector sleeve, which fits tightly with the wire hole (208).

6. An electric Roman umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting rod (2) is provided with a receiving groove (207), and the battery (202) is installed in the receiving groove (207).

7. An electric Roman umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor (201) also includes an electrical signal receiver and a motor controller for controlling the drive motor (201) to turn on and off, the motor controller being electrically connected to the electrical signal receiver.

8. An electric Roman umbrella according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive motor (201) is also provided with a screw (205), and the drive motor (201) is connected to the rear end of the first support rod (101) through the screw (205).

9. An electric Roman umbrella according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first support rod (101) has a slider (107) at its rear end, and the slider (107) is connected to the screw (205) by a thread.

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  • Electric sunshade frame

    CN212382215U