A clamp type umbrella

Abstract

The application relates to the field of umbrellas, and provides a clamping type umbrella which comprises a framework, a canopy and a umbrella rod; the canopy covers the framework, the framework is in sliding connection with the umbrella rod, and the framework and the canopy are opened or folded by sliding; the clamping type umbrella further comprises a clamping mechanism and an adjusting mechanism; the adjusting mechanism is installed at the bottom of the umbrella rod and provides inclination adjustment of the umbrella rod; the clamping mechanism is connected with the adjusting mechanism and provides clamping action with opening and closing, so that an external supporting structure is clamped and fixed. The application has the effect that the umbrella can be conveniently fixed to an external structure without being held by hands.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of umbrellas, and more particularly to a clip-on umbrella. Background Technology

[0002] An umbrella is a tool that provides shade or shelter from rain and snow. The materials used to make an umbrella typically include the fabric itself, other materials used as a frame, and binding thread. It is used by holding it up with your hand. Although the umbrella was originally invented primarily as a rain gear to protect against rain, it is now frequently used to block sunlight.

[0003] An umbrella mainly consists of ribs and canopy. A handle is located at the bottom of the ribs, which the user needs to hold to open the umbrella. The above steps require the user to hold the umbrella and follow the user's movements. However, in some situations, if the user needs to operate the umbrella with their hands free, they cannot hold the umbrella. For example, street vendors selling goods or fishing requires the user to control the fishing rod, both of which require the use of both hands. This makes it impossible to hold the umbrella, which can affect the user's experience in rainy or sunny weather. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a clip-on umbrella.

[0005] The clamp-on umbrella provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A clamping umbrella includes a frame, an umbrella canopy, and an umbrella pole; the umbrella canopy covers the frame, and the frame is slidably connected to the umbrella pole, allowing the frame and umbrella canopy to be opened or closed by sliding; it also includes a clamping mechanism and an adjusting mechanism; the adjusting mechanism is installed at the bottom of the umbrella pole to provide tilt adjustment of the umbrella pole; the clamping mechanism is connected to the adjusting mechanism and provides an opening and closing clamping function to clamp and fix an external support structure.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, after the frame and umbrella canopy are opened or retracted by the umbrella pole, the position of the umbrella canopy is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism. This allows the umbrella canopy to be rotated or bent to the corresponding direction when facing rain from different wind directions or the sun from different angles, thereby improving the umbrella canopy's ability to block rain or sunlight. Subsequently, the external structure is clamped and fixed by the clamping mechanism, thus freeing up the hands and eliminating the need for workers to hold the umbrella with both hands. This provides convenience while ensuring the stability of the installation.

[0008] Optionally, the adjustment mechanism includes a first clamp, a second clamp, a screwing component, and a screw; the first clamp has a threaded groove, and the second clamp has a through hole; the screwing component is connected to the screw, and the screw passes through the through hole and is screwed into the threaded groove.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the first clamp and the second clamp can clamp the external structure. Rotating the screwing component will drive the screw to be screwed into the threaded groove. As the screw continuously enters the threaded groove, the second clamp is pushed by the screwing component to move towards the first clamp, thereby making the first clamp and the second clamp continuously clamp the external structure, realizing the fixation of the umbrella and freeing up the hands.

[0010] Optionally, a return spring is also wound around the screw at the position between the first clamp and the second clamp.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the return spring can provide a restoring force to push the first clamp and the second clamp apart when the screw is continuously turned out of the thread groove, so that the user can easily remove the first clamp and the second clamp from the external structure, realizing convenient reset and separation of the clamping mechanism from the external structure.

[0012] Optionally, the screwing component is further provided with a locking structure, which is pivotally connected to the screwing component; the other end of the locking structure is connected to the adjusting mechanism.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking or unlocking of the latch structure can separate the adjustment mechanism from the screwing part, thereby facilitating the replacement of parts or separating the clamping mechanism from the adjustment mechanism, and can be used as a daily handheld umbrella, achieving the function of switching usage modes.

[0014] Optionally, the locking structure includes an elastic buckle and a locking box; the elastic buckle extends with two buckle protrusions with outer arc surfaces, the locking box has an inner cavity, and the inner cavity has locking openings on both sides that communicate with the outside; the buckle protrusions are inserted into the locking box and engage with the locking openings.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the adjustment mechanism and the clamping mechanism are connected by the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the locking mechanism. When the clamping mechanism is not needed, the snap-fit ​​protrusion can be removed from the locking mechanism and the elastic buckle can be separated from the locking box. The clamping mechanism and the adjustment mechanism can then be separated. Users can take the umbrella out of the adjustment mechanism or the umbrella handle for daily handheld umbrella operation.

[0016] Optionally, the second clamp is provided with a first toothed ring, and the locking structure is provided with a second toothed ring, wherein the first toothed ring and the second toothed ring mesh.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the function of the first toothed ring and the second toothed ring is to fix the locking structure. The locking structure can pivot along the screwing part, thereby changing the angle of the locking structure to change the position of the umbrella surface. Through the engagement of the first toothed ring and the second toothed ring, the locking structure is locked and cannot rotate, so as to fix the position of the umbrella surface.

[0018] Optionally, the adjustment mechanism includes a first flexible alloy hose, with both ends of the first flexible alloy hose connected to the umbrella rod and the clamping mechanism, respectively.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the first flexible alloy hose connects the umbrella pole to the clamping mechanism, so that the tilt angle of the umbrella pole can be adjusted.

[0020] Optionally, the adjustment mechanism further includes a second flexible alloy hose. The umbrella pole is divided into two sections, namely a first pole section and a second pole section, and the first pole section and the second pole section are connected by the second flexible alloy hose. The frame is located in the first pole section. The end of the second pole section away from the second flexible alloy hose is connected to the first flexible alloy hose.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the first flexible alloy hose needs to bear the weight of the frame, canopy and pole, so it should not be tilted too much. Therefore, the second flexible alloy hose is used to connect the first pole section, so that it does not need to bear the weight of the second pole section, and the tilt angle can be larger. Combined with the partial tilt angle of the first flexible alloy hose, the tilt adaptability and support stability of the umbrella are increased.

[0022] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. After the frame and canopy are opened or retracted by the umbrella pole, the position of the canopy is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism. This allows the canopy to be rotated or bent to the corresponding direction when facing rain from different wind directions or the sun from different angles, thereby improving the canopy's ability to block rain or sunlight. Then, the external structure is clamped and fixed by the clamping mechanism, thus freeing up the hands and eliminating the need for workers to hold the umbrella with both hands. This provides convenience while ensuring the stability of the installation.

[0024] 2. The first clamp and the second clamp can clamp the external structure. Rotating the screwing part will drive the screw into the threaded groove. As the screw enters the threaded groove, the second clamp is pushed by the screwing part and moves towards the first clamp, so that the first clamp and the second clamp are continuously clamped to the external structure, thus fixing the umbrella and freeing up the hands.

[0025] 3. The return spring can provide a reset force to push the first clamp and the second clamp apart when the screw is continuously turned out of the thread groove, so that the user can easily remove the first clamp and the second clamp from the external structure, realizing convenient reset and separation of the clamping mechanism from the external structure.

[0026] 4. The locking or unlocking mechanism of the latch allows the adjustment mechanism to be separated from the screw mechanism, making it convenient to replace parts or separate the clamping mechanism from the adjustment mechanism. It can be used as a handheld umbrella for daily use, thus achieving the function of switching between usage modes. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first three-dimensional structure of an umbrella in one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the clamping mechanism in some embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in some embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a second three-dimensional structure of an umbrella in some embodiments of this application;

[0031] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Frame, 2. Canopy, 3. Umbrella pole, 31. First pole segment, 32. Second pole segment, 33. Connecting sleeve, 34. Fastening sleeve, 4. Clamping mechanism, 41. First clamp, 411. Threaded groove, 42. Second clamp, 421. Through hole, 422. First toothed ring, 43. Tightening component, 44. Screw, 45. Return spring, 46. Locking structure, 461. Elastic buckle, 4611. Buckle protrusion, 462. Locking box, 463. Locking opening, 464. Connecting rod, 465. Second toothed ring, 5. Adjusting mechanism, 51. First flexible alloy hose, 52. Second flexible alloy hose. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation methods of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the information disclosed herein. This application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this application can be modified or changed according to different viewpoints and application systems without departing from the spirit of this application. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0033] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the application. This application may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0034] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics represented in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics represented may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate different embodiments or examples represented in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to indicate an objective and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the representation of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] Throughout this specification, when it is said that a device is "connected" to another device, this includes not only "direct connection" but also "indirect connection" by placing other components in between. Furthermore, when it is said that a device "comprises" a certain constituent element, unless otherwise stated otherwise, this does not exclude other constituent elements, but rather implies that other constituent elements may be included.

[0037] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 4 This application will be described in further detail below.

[0038] This application discloses a clamp-on umbrella.

[0039] A clip-on umbrella, reference Figure 1 As shown, it includes a frame 1, an umbrella canopy 2, and an umbrella pole 3. The umbrella canopy 2 covers the frame 1. The frame 1 is formed by hinged two adjacent frame members. One end of the frame 1 is fixedly connected to the umbrella pole 3, and the other end is provided with a telescopic ring. The telescopic ring is sleeved on the umbrella pole 3, so that the frame 1 can be slidably connected to the umbrella pole 3. By sliding along the umbrella pole 3 through the telescopic ring, the frame 1 and the umbrella canopy 2 can be opened or closed, so that the user can use the opened frame 1 and the umbrella canopy 2 to shield from rain and sun.

[0040] It also includes a clamping mechanism 4 and an adjusting mechanism 5. The adjusting mechanism 5 is installed at the bottom of the umbrella pole 3 to provide tilt adjustment of the umbrella pole 3. The adjusting mechanism 5 has bending extensibility, so that when facing rain from different wind directions or sun from different angles, the umbrella surface 2 can be rotated or bent to the corresponding direction by the bending of the adjusting mechanism 5, so as to improve the umbrella surface 2's blocking rate of rain or sun.

[0041] The clamping mechanism 4 is connected to the adjusting mechanism 5. The clamping mechanism 4 fixes the adjusting mechanism 5 and simultaneously fixes the umbrella pole 3, frame 1 and umbrella surface 2, etc. It can also provide a clamping function that can be opened and closed, and clamp and fix the external support structure. The external structure can be a table, chair, backpack, fish box handle, etc., so that it does not require manual use of both hands to support it.

[0042] Further reference Figure 2 As shown, the adjustment mechanism 5 includes a first clamp 41, a second clamp 42, a screwing component 43, and a screw 44. Both the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 are plate-shaped clamps, with a clamping opening at one end for easy connection to various tubular or rod-shaped structures. The edge of the clamping opening is flat, which is convenient for clamping flat structures such as table corners or table edges. The first clamp 41, which is away from the clamping opening, has a threaded groove 411, and the second clamp 42 has a through hole 421. The threaded groove 411 and the through hole 421 are located on the same axis.

[0043] The screw 43 is connected to the screw 44. The screw 43 can be a screw cap, which can be a multi-faceted cap structure, so that the user can pinch the screw 44 with their fingers to adjust the tightness. The end of the screw 44 away from the screw 43 passes through the through hole 421 and is screwed into the threaded groove 411.

[0044] Specifically, when the clamping mechanism 4 is needed to clamp and fix the external structure, the screwing member 43 rotates the screw 44, causing the screw 44 to gradually unscrew from the threaded groove 411. Then, the gap between the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 is used to insert into the external structure, so that the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 can clamp the external structure. The screwing member 43 is rotated and the screw 44 is driven into the threaded groove 411. As the screw 44 continues to enter the threaded groove 411, the second clamp 42 is pushed by the screwing member 43 and moves towards the first clamp 41, so that the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 are continuously clamped to the external structure, thus fixing the umbrella and freeing the hands.

[0045] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 As shown, a return spring 45 is wound around the screw 44 at the position between the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42. The return spring 45 can provide a return force to push the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 apart when the screw 44 is continuously screwed out of the thread groove 411, so that the user can easily remove the first clamp 41 and the second clamp 42 from the external structure, realize convenient reset, and separate the clamping mechanism 4 from the external structure.

[0046] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the screwing component 43 is also provided with a locking structure 46. The locking structure 46 is pivotally connected to the screwing component 43. The other end of the locking structure 46 is connected to the adjustment mechanism 5. The locking structure 46 can separate its own structure to achieve the purpose of unlocking or locking, so that the adjustment mechanism 5 is separated from the screwing component 43, thereby facilitating the replacement of parts or separating the clamping mechanism 4 from the adjustment mechanism 5. It can be used as a daily handheld umbrella to achieve the function of switching usage modes.

[0047] Furthermore, the locking structure 46 includes an elastic buckle 461 and a locking card box 462. The elastic buckle 461 has two buckle protrusions 4611 with outward arc surfaces. The buckle protrusions 4611 can be made of plastic, so that they have a certain degree of elasticity and extensibility. The locking card box 462 has an inner cavity, the opening of which is for the buckle protrusions 4611 to be inserted. Locking slots 463 communicating with the outside are opened on both sides of the inner cavity. The opening of the inner cavity is smaller than the width of the two buckle protrusions 4611 when they are not inserted. When the buckle protrusions 4611 are inserted into the locking card box 462, the user presses the buckle protrusions 4611 with his / her finger, so that the buckle protrusions 4611 bend and can be inserted into the inner cavity. When they move to the locking slots 463, the buckle protrusions 4611 spring back and lock into the locking slots 463 to achieve the locking effect.

[0048] When it is necessary to separate the elastic buckle 461 from the lock card box 462, the user presses the buckle protrusion 4611 from the lock opening 463, causing the buckle protrusion 4611 to bend. With the other hand, the user pulls the elastic buckle 461 to pull the buckle protrusion 4611 out of the inner cavity of the lock card box 462, thus achieving separation.

[0049] Specifically, the adjustment mechanism 5 and the clamping mechanism 4 are connected by the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the locking slot 463. When the clamping mechanism 4 is not needed, the snap-fit ​​protrusion is removed from the locking slot 463 and the elastic buckle 461 is separated from the locking card box 462. The clamping mechanism 4 and the adjustment mechanism 5 can then be separated. The user can take the umbrella by adjusting the mechanism 5 or the umbrella handle 3 for daily handheld umbrella operation.

[0050] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the elastic buckle 461 is also provided with a connecting rod 464. The connecting rod 464 is located between the two buckle protrusions 4611. The function of the connecting rod 464 is to be inserted into the buckle card box 462 and abut against the inner wall of the buckle card box 462, thereby ensuring that the buckle card box 462 and the connecting rod 464 are stably connected and the elastic buckle 461 and the buckle card box 462 will not shift or bend.

[0051] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2As shown, the second clamp 42 is provided with a first toothed ring 422, and the locking structure 46 is provided with a second toothed ring 465. The first toothed ring 422 and the second toothed ring 465 mesh with each other. The function of the first toothed ring 422 and the second toothed ring 465 is to fix the locking structure 46. The second toothed ring 465 is specifically located on the elastic buckle 461. The locking structure 46 can pivot along the screwing member 43, thereby changing the angle of the locking structure 46 to change the position of the umbrella surface 2. Through the meshing of the first toothed ring 422 and the second toothed ring 465, the locking structure 46 is locked and cannot rotate, thereby fixing the position of the umbrella surface 2.

[0052] When the position of the locking structure 46 is changed, the elastic buckle 461 can slide along the screwing member 43 away from the second clamp 42, so that the first toothed ring 422 and the second toothed ring 465 are separated, thereby adjusting the pivot position of the locking structure 46.

[0053] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 As shown, the adjustment mechanism 5 includes a first flexible alloy hose 51. The two ends of the first flexible alloy hose 51 are connected to the umbrella rod 3 and the clamping mechanism 4, respectively. The alloy hose has good flexibility and adaptability, which can support the umbrella surface 2 and the frame 1. It can also be bent to adjust the shading position of the umbrella surface 2 to adapt to different wind directions or different angles of sunlight.

[0054] The first flexible alloy hose 51 connects the umbrella pole 3 to the clamping mechanism 4, so that the umbrella pole 3 can be adjusted at the tilt angle. If a locking structure 46 is provided, the first flexible alloy hose is connected to the locking structure 46 and connected to the clamping mechanism 4 through the locking structure 46.

[0055] Further reference Figure 4 As shown, the adjustment mechanism 5 also includes a second flexible alloy hose 52. The umbrella pole 3 is divided into two sections, namely a first pole section 31 and a second pole section 32, which are connected by the second flexible alloy hose 52. The frame 1 is located at the first pole section 31, and the end of the second section away from the second flexible alloy hose 52 is connected to the first flexible alloy hose 51. The second flexible alloy hose 52 connected to the first pole section 31 and the first flexible alloy hose 52 connected to the second pole section 32 are mainly used to provide different tilting and support effects.

[0056] Since the first flexible alloy hose 51 needs to bear the weight of the frame 1, the canopy 2 and the pole 3, it should not be tilted too much. Therefore, the second flexible alloy hose 52 is used to connect the first pole segment 31, so that it does not need to bear the weight of the second pole segment 32, and can tilt at a greater angle. Combined with the partial tilt angle of the first flexible alloy hose 51, the tilt adaptability and support stability of the umbrella are increased.

[0057] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4As shown, the umbrella pole 3 is also provided with a detachable connecting sleeve 33. The bottom of the umbrella pole 3 or the bottom of the second umbrella section is provided with an external thread, and the connecting sleeve 33 is provided with an internal thread. The connecting sleeve 33 is screwed to the umbrella pole 3. The detachable connection allows the connecting sleeve 33 to be easily separated from the umbrella pole 3. The first flexible alloy hose 51 can be fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve 33, thereby realizing the function of separating the first flexible alloy hose 51 from the umbrella pole 3 through the connecting sleeve 33. This makes it convenient to separate and recycle the umbrella when it is not in use, avoiding the situation where the umbrella pole 3 is too long and inconvenient to recycle. Users can also directly hold the umbrella pole 3 after separating the connecting sleeve 33, which can also realize the function of holding an umbrella in daily life.

[0058] Further reference Figure 4 As shown, a fastening sleeve is also fitted onto the second flexible alloy hose 52 between the first rod segment 31 and the second rod segment 32. The inner wall of the fastening sleeve can be threaded internally, and the first rod segment 31 and the second rod segment 32 can be threaded externally. This allows the fastening sleeve to be rotated when the second flexible alloy hose 52 is not needed, so that one end of the fastening sleeve is screwed to the first rod segment 31 and the other end is screwed to the second rod segment 32, thus wrapping the second flexible alloy hose 52 and providing support in place of the second flexible alloy hose 52. This allows the umbrella to be switched to normal use without bending.

[0059] When it is necessary to return the second flexible alloy hose 52, the fastening cylinder is rotated into the second rod section 32 so that the second flexible alloy hose 52 is not wrapped by the fastening cylinder, thereby achieving the bending adjustment function.

[0060] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A clamp-on umbrella, comprising a frame (1), an umbrella canopy (2), and an umbrella pole (3); the umbrella canopy (2) covers the frame (1), the frame (1) is slidably connected to the umbrella pole (3), and the frame (1) and the umbrella canopy (2) are opened or closed by sliding, characterized in that, It also includes a clamping mechanism (4) and an adjusting mechanism (5); the adjusting mechanism (5) is installed at the bottom of the umbrella pole (3) to provide tilt adjustment of the umbrella pole (3); the clamping mechanism (4) is connected to the adjusting mechanism (5) and provides a clamping function with opening and closing to clamp and fix the external support structure.

2. The clamp-on umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (5) includes a first clamp (41), a second clamp (42), a screwing component (43), and a screw (44); the first clamp (41) has a threaded groove (411), and the second clamp (42) has a through hole (421); the screwing component (43) is connected to the screw (44), and the screw (44) passes through the through hole (421) and is screwed into the threaded groove (411).

3. A clamp-on umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that, The screw (44) located between the first clamp (41) and the second clamp (42) is also wound with a return spring (45).

4. A clamp-on umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that, The screwing component (43) is also provided with a locking structure (46), which is pivotally connected to the screwing component (43); the other end of the locking structure (46) is connected to the adjusting mechanism (5).

5. A clamp-on umbrella according to claim 4, characterized in that, The latching structure (46) includes an elastic buckle (461) and a latching box (462); the elastic buckle (461) has two buckle protrusions (4611) with outer arc surfaces, the latching box (462) has an inner cavity, and the inner cavity has lock openings (463) on both sides that communicate with the outside; the buckle protrusions (4611) are inserted into the latching box (462) and engage with the lock openings (463).

6. A clamp-on umbrella according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second clamp (42) is provided with a first toothed ring (422), and the locking structure (46) is provided with a second toothed ring (465). The first toothed ring (422) and the second toothed ring (465) mesh with each other.

7. A clamp-on umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (5) includes a first flexible alloy hose (51), with the umbrella pole (3) and the clamping mechanism (4) connected to its two ends respectively.

8. A clamp-on umbrella according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (5) further includes a second flexible alloy hose (52). The umbrella pole (3) is divided into two sections, namely a first pole section (31) and a second pole section (32), and the first pole section (31) and the second pole section (32) are connected by the second flexible alloy hose (52). The frame (1) is located on the first pole section (31). The end of the second pole section (32) away from the second flexible alloy hose (52) is connected to the first flexible alloy hose (51).

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