A convenient and flexible umbrella handle, umbrella frame, and umbrella.

Abstract

This utility model relates to a convenient and flexible umbrella handle, umbrella frame, and umbrella. The umbrella handle includes a handle base with a rotating shaft installed in the middle. The rotating shaft has a mounting position for connecting to the bottom of the center rod. Normally, the handle base is in a horizontal position. When the handle length needs to be adjusted, the handle base rotates to a vertical position via the rotating shaft, with the portion below the middle of the handle base positioned below the center rod, thus extending the overall length of the umbrella handle. A suspension component is mounted on the handle base, and the movement of the suspension component relative to the handle base adjusts the suspension space. The handle length can be flexibly switched according to needs, precisely adapting to users with different gripping habits. The suspension component replaces the traditional easily damaged hanging rope, not only solving the problem of hanging rope wear and breakage leading to suspension failure, but also offering flexible switching and suspension stability far superior to flexible hanging ropes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to rain gear. Background Technology

[0002] Umbrellas are common tools used for rain and sun protection in daily life. Their structure typically includes an umbrella fabric and a frame. A handle is fixedly installed below the center pole of the frame for the user to hold and control the opening and closing of the umbrella. Currently, the handle structure of conventional umbrellas on the market is relatively simple, with common shapes being hook-shaped or straight. Moreover, most of these handles are fixedly connected to the center pole, and their overall length is not adjustable.

[0003] In actual use, this type of non-adjustable umbrella handle has obvious limitations: on the one hand, due to differences in height and hand size among different users, a fixed-length umbrella handle is difficult to adapt to the gripping habits of all people; on the other hand, the hanging function of existing umbrellas mostly relies on the hanging cord set on the umbrella handle, which is usually made of flexible material and its position is unstable, often causing interference with gripping.

[0004] Therefore, the current conventional umbrella handles are inadequate and can no longer meet users' higher demands for the convenience and comfort of using umbrellas. There is an urgent need for a new type of umbrella handle structure that can solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem solved by this disclosure is to provide an improved umbrella handle, and an umbrella frame and umbrella having the handle.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a convenient and flexible umbrella handle for connecting to the bottom of the umbrella's central pole and for the user to hold; the umbrella handle includes a handle base, a rotating shaft is installed in the middle of the handle base, and the rotating shaft has an assembly position for connecting to the bottom of the central pole; under normal conditions, the handle base is horizontally positioned relative to the longitudinally positioned central pole; when the length of the umbrella handle needs to be adjusted, the handle base rotates relative to the central pole to a longitudinal position via the rotating shaft, at which time the part above the middle of the handle base corresponds to the central pole, and the part below the middle of the handle base is located below the central pole, thereby extending the overall length of the umbrella handle; a suspension member is mounted on the handle base, and the movement of the suspension member relative to the handle base achieves two state switching: the first state is that the suspension member is attached to the periphery of the handle base; the second state is that the suspension member moves relative to the handle base until the space between it and the handle base increases to form a suspension space.

[0007] As described above, the umbrella handle includes a base plate and a side wall. The side wall surrounds the edge of the base plate to form a cavity with an opening at the top above the base plate. The rotating shaft is installed horizontally and vertically in the middle of the cavity.

[0008] As described above, the umbrella handle has slots on the side walls at both ends of the handle base to nest and accommodate the central rod when it is turned to that end.

[0009] As described above, the mounting position is located in the middle of the rotating shaft. The mounting position is a plug hole, and the opening of the plug hole is located at one end of the mounting position opposite to the rotating shaft.

[0010] As described above, the umbrella handle has axially extending slots at both ends of the rotating shaft, so that the two ends of the rotating shaft are spaced apart into two axially parallel shaft segments.

[0011] As described above, the umbrella handle has a set of corresponding shaft holes on the side wall of the handle base. The rotating shaft is assembled with the set of shaft holes. Both ends of the rotating shaft have radially extending flanges to prevent it from disengaging from the shaft holes.

[0012] As described above, the umbrella handle has a U-shaped suspension member with side arms at both ends mounted on the two ends of the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft rotates up and down relative to the handle base, with upward rotation achieving the first state and downward rotation achieving the second state.

[0013] As described above, the umbrella handle has a suspension member that can rotate upwards to one side of the central rod to clamp the central rod with the handle seat; the middle part of the suspension member is provided with a limiting groove to fit the central rod.

[0014] An umbrella frame, the umbrella frame being configured with an umbrella handle as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0015] An umbrella having a handle as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this disclosure are:

[0017] Compared to conventional non-adjustable umbrella handles, this handle allows for length adjustment without moving or adjusting the longitudinal center bar. The change is achieved simply by rotating the handle base via a pivot. In its normal position, the handle base is horizontal and perpendicular to the center bar, meeting basic grip requirements. During adjustment, the handle base rotates around the pivot, aligning with the center bar's longitudinal orientation, thus increasing the handle length. Throughout the adjustment process, the center bar remains longitudinally stable, preventing umbrella swaying and center of gravity shift due to center bar displacement. This simplifies operation (no additional center bar fixing is required) and ensures stable umbrella control before and after adjustment, making it particularly suitable for rainy or windy conditions where quick handle length adjustments are needed.

[0018] Because the umbrella handle length can be flexibly switched according to needs (normal short handle / adjustable long handle), it can precisely adapt to users with different grip habits. At the same time, the two length states can also adapt to different usage scenarios. For example, the short handle is easy to carry when commuting, while the long handle can reduce hand fatigue when walking outdoors or using the umbrella for a long time. This effectively solves the problems of "poor adaptability and easy fatigue after long-term use" of traditional fixed-length umbrella handles.

[0019] This umbrella handle uses a movable suspension component instead of the traditional, easily damaged lanyard. This not only solves the problem of lanyard wear and breakage leading to suspension failure, but also reduces interference with grip through dual-state switching. The switching is flexible and the suspension stability is far superior to that of a flexible lanyard, balancing the comfort of daily grip with the practicality of suspension needs. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Some specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals designate the same or similar parts or components. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0021] In the attached image:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the umbrella handle of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the umbrella handle in its horizontal position according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal state of the umbrella handle of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pivot of the umbrella handle of this utility model;

[0026] The markings in the image are explained as follows:

[0027] 1. Umbrella handle; 2. Handle base; 20. Base plate; 21. Side wall; 210. Groove; 22. Cavity; 3. Shaft; 30. Assembly position; 31. Strip groove; 32. Shaft section; 33. Flange; 4. Suspension component; 40. Limiting groove; 5. Suspension space. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0029] Based on the described embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure should be understood in their ordinary sense by those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains.

[0030] The terms “first,” “second,” and similar words used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “a,” “one,” or “the” do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms “including” or “contains” mean that the element or object preceding the word covers the element or object listed after the word and its equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. The terms “connected” or “linked” are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right” are used only to indicate relative positional relationships, and these relative positional relationships may change accordingly when the absolute position of the described object changes.

[0031] See appendix Figure 1-4 The image shows a convenient and flexible umbrella handle for connecting to the bottom of the umbrella's central pole and for the user to hold. The handle 1 includes a handle base 2, with a rotating shaft 3 mounted in the middle of the handle base 2. The rotating shaft 3 has a mounting position 30 for connecting to the bottom of the central pole. Normally, the handle base 2 is horizontally positioned relative to the longitudinally positioned central pole. When the length of the handle 1 needs to be adjusted, the handle base 2 rotates relative to the central pole via the rotating shaft 3 until it is in the same longitudinal position as the central pole. At this time, the part above the middle of the handle base 2 corresponds to the central pole, and the part below the middle of the handle base 2 is located below the central pole, thereby extending the overall length of the umbrella handle 1. A suspension member 4 is mounted on the handle base 2. The suspension member 4 moves relative to the handle base 2 to achieve two states: in the first state, the suspension member 4 is attached to the periphery of the handle base 2; in the second state, the suspension member 4 moves relative to the handle base 2 until the space between it and the handle base 2 increases to form a suspension space 5.

[0032] This embodiment discloses a convenient and flexible umbrella handle 1, which is used to connect to the bottom of the umbrella's central pole and for the user to hold. Its specific structure includes a handle base 2, a pivot 3, and a suspension component 4.

[0033] The handle 2 can be made of lightweight, high-strength ABS engineering plastic or metal, and its surface can be designed with unique and aesthetically pleasing patterns or anti-slip textures to improve grip friction and comfort. Corresponding shaft holes are provided in the center of the handle 2, through which the rotating shaft 3 is assembled, forming a rotatable fit with the handle 2. Its axis of rotation is perpendicular to the length direction of the handle 2.

[0034] The middle section of the rotating shaft 3 is provided with an assembly position 30 for fixed connection with the bottom of the central rod. For example, the assembly position 30 adopts an internal thread structure, and the bottom of the central rod is provided with a matching external thread, and the two are detachably connected by thread engagement; alternatively, a snap-fit ​​connection can be used, or a plug-in connection can be used as described later.

[0035] Under normal conditions, the handle base 2 is horizontally distributed relative to the center rod, which remains longitudinally aligned; that is, the length direction of the handle base 2 is roughly perpendicular to the axis of the center rod. When the length of the umbrella handle 1 needs to be adjusted, the user applies external force, and the handle base 2 rotates 90 degrees relative to the center rod around the pivot 3 until the handle base 2 switches to a longitudinal position parallel to the center rod. At this time, the part of the handle base 2 above the middle is in contact with the outer wall of the center rod, and the part of the handle base 2 below the middle extends downward along the axis of the center rod, naturally positioned below the center rod. The overall length of the umbrella handle 1 is extended through the length of the handle base 2 itself.

[0036] The suspension component 4 is mounted on the handle base 2 away from the center bar. It can be made of lightweight, high-strength plastic or metal. The suspension component 4 controls the opening and closing of the suspension space 5 by moving relative to the handle base 2. The first state is the retracted state, in which the suspension component 4 matches the outer contour of the handle base 2 and fits around the handle base 2. The space between the two is small, and there is no effective suspension space 5, but it does not affect the user's normal grip on the handle base 2. The second state is suitable for hanging the umbrella. The user operates the suspension component 4 to increase the space between it and the handle base 2 compared to the first state. At this time, the suspension component 4 and the handle base 2 form a suspension space 5 that is sufficient to accommodate the external hook, so as to achieve stable hanging of the umbrella.

[0037] The usage process of this embodiment is as follows: In normal use, the handle base 2 is kept in a horizontal position and the hanging part 4 is in a retracted state, and the user can directly hold the handle base 2 to control the umbrella; when it is necessary to extend the length of the umbrella handle 1, rotate the handle base 2 to the vertical position and use the extension section at the bottom of the handle base 2 to increase the grip distance to adapt to different usage scenarios; when it is necessary to hang the umbrella, rotate the hanging part 4 to the open position, and hang the umbrella on a wall hook or other support through the formed hanging space 5.

[0038] In some embodiments, the handle 2 includes a base plate 20 and a side wall 21. The side wall 21 surrounds the edge of the base plate 20 to form a cavity 22 with an opening at the top above the base plate 20. The rotating shaft 3 is installed horizontally and vertically in the middle of the cavity 22.

[0039] The handle 2 is manufactured using an integral injection molding process. It consists of two parts: a base plate 20 and a side wall 21. The base plate 20 is elliptical, and the side wall 21 surrounds the edge of the base plate 20 axially, forming an integral structure with the base plate 20. A cavity 22 with an opening is formed above the base plate 20. The central rod is connected to the rotating shaft 3 through the opening, and the cavity 22 is used to accommodate the rotating shaft 3 and the bottom connection end of the central rod, while reserving sufficient space for the rotation adjustment of the handle 2.

[0040] In some embodiments, the sidewalls 21 at both ends of the handle 2 are provided with slots 210 to nest and accommodate the central rod when it is turned to that end.

[0041] To achieve stable nesting between the handle 2 and the central rod after rotation, slots 210 adapted to the central rod are provided on the side walls 21 at both ends of the handle 2. The slots 210 are U-shaped, and their inner side walls 21 adopt an arc design consistent with the outer circumference of the central rod. The edges can be rounded to avoid scratching the central rod when it is inserted.

[0042] Under normal conditions, the handle base 2 is horizontally positioned relative to the longitudinal center rod, with the center rod located in the middle of the cavity 22 and maintaining a distance from the slots 210 at both ends. When the length of the umbrella handle 1 needs to be adjusted, the user applies external force to rotate the handle base 2 around the pivot 3: if it rotates towards the center rod at end A, the center rod will eventually be inserted into the U-shaped slot 210 on the side wall 21 of end A. At this time, the center rod and the arc-shaped inner side wall 21 of the slot 210 are tightly fitted together. The slot 210's containment and restraint of the center rod ensures that the handle base 2 remains stably in a longitudinal position, and end B of the handle base 2 (opposite to end A, with the pivot between them) is located below the center rod, thus extending the length of the umbrella handle 1; if the handle base 2 rotates to bring end B closer to the center rod, the center rod will similarly be inserted into the slot 210 at end B, and end A of the handle base 2 will be located below the center rod, also achieving length adjustment. The two adjustment methods can be flexibly selected according to the user's grip habits.

[0043] The slot 210 serves two purposes: firstly, it precisely nests the center rod and the handle 2 to fix them relatively, preventing wobbling after adjustment from affecting use; secondly, its arc-shaped fit disperses the pressure of the center rod on the handle 2, improving structural durability. Compared to a design without the slot 210, the nested structure increases the load-bearing capacity of the umbrella handle 1 in the adjusted state, and eliminates the need for additional locking steps during operation, simplifying the adjustment process.

[0044] In some embodiments, the assembly position 30 is a socket, with the opening of the socket located at one end of the assembly position 30 opposite to the rotating shaft 3. The middle rod is inserted into the socket through the opening. The socket structure eliminates the need for rotation, enabling quick insertion and removal of the middle rod and improving assembly efficiency. The cross-sectional shape of the socket can be adjusted to a square, hexagon, or other shapes depending on the bottom shape of the middle rod, preventing the middle rod from rotating relative to the socket and ensuring the stability of the connection between the two.

[0045] In some embodiments, both ends of the rotating shaft 3 have axially extending strip grooves 31, so that both ends of the rotating shaft 3 are spaced apart into two axially parallel shaft segments 32.

[0046] The rotating shaft 3 is generally cylindrical, with its length matching the width of the cavity 22. The core of this embodiment lies in the elastic assembly achieved at both ends of the rotating shaft 3 via slots 31. At each end of the rotating shaft 3, a slot 31 is formed along its circumference. Each slot 31 is located at the end of the rotating shaft 3 and does not extend to the assembly position 30 in the middle of the rotating shaft 3, thus avoiding affecting the stability of the central rod connection. The slots 31 divide the corresponding ends of the rotating shaft 3 into two axially parallel shaft segments 32. These two shaft segments 32 can undergo slight elastic deformation in a direction perpendicular to the slots 31. Therefore, an elastic buffer space exists between the rotating shaft 3 and the handle 2. When the central rod or handle 2 is subjected to external force, the elastic shaft segments 32 at both ends of the rotating shaft 3 absorb the impact force through deformation, achieving force buffering, reducing stress concentration at the connection point, and helping to extend the service life of the umbrella handle 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, the sidewall 21 of the handle 2 is provided with a set of corresponding shaft holes, the rotating shaft 3 is assembled with the set of shaft holes, and both ends of the rotating shaft 3 have radially extending flanges 33 to prevent it from disengaging from the shaft holes.

[0048] A set of shaft holes are opened in the middle of the two sets of side walls 21 facing each other at the front and rear of the handle 2. The two elastic shaft segments 32 at one end of the rotating shaft 3 are gently pinched with fingers (squeezed into the strip groove 31) to reduce the outer diameter of the shaft segment 32. The end (with flange 33) is aligned with the shaft hole of the handle 2 and slowly pushed in until the elastic shaft segment 32 at that end of the rotating shaft 3 is fully inserted into the shaft hole. After rebounding, it fits tightly with the shaft hole, and the flange 33 achieves initial positioning.

[0049] In some embodiments, the suspension member 4 is U-shaped, with its side arms at both ends mounted on the two ends of the rotating shaft 3 so that the rotating shaft 3 can rotate up and down relative to the handle 2. Its upward rotation achieves a first state, so as to fit around the side wall 21 of the handle 2, and its downward rotation achieves a second state, so as to form the suspension space 5 between itself and the bottom plate 20 of the handle 2.

[0050] After the rotating shaft 3 passes through the shaft hole of the handle 2, each end of it extends out a certain length. The side arms at both ends of the suspension member 4 have through holes. The suspension member 4 is inserted into the extended part along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 3 through the through holes. The flange 33 is located on the outside of the end of the suspension member 4 to prevent it from falling off.

[0051] When the suspension component 4 rotates upward to a horizontal position, it fits around the outer perimeter of the side wall 21 of the handle base 2. The two can be tightly fitted or have a slight gap, which does not affect the user's grip on the handle base 2, but is not conducive to achieving the suspension function. When it is necessary to hang the umbrella, force is applied to the suspension component 4 to make it rotate downward 90 degrees around the pivot 3. The two ends of the suspension component 4 detach from the outer perimeter of the side wall 21 of the handle base 2 and extend downward to the bottom of the base plate 20 of the handle base 2, forming a sufficient suspension space 5 between it and the lower surface of the base plate 20. This space can accommodate a conventional hook, achieving stable hanging of the umbrella. The suspension component 4 uses the existing pivot 3 as the rotation axis of the suspension component 4, eliminating the need for an additional independent pivot 3, reducing the number of parts and reducing assembly complexity.

[0052] In some embodiments, the suspension member 4 is rotatable upward to one side of the central rod to clamp the central rod with the handle seat 2; the middle part of the suspension member 4 is provided with a limiting groove 40 to fit the central rod.

[0053] The suspension member 4 can rotate up and down a wide range compared to the handle base, with a rotation range of nearly 360 degrees. When rotated upwards, it abuts against one side of the central rod. It and the handle base 2 (one end) are located on opposite sides of the central rod, clamping the central rod between them to enhance stability during grip and prevent it from wobbling. The limiting groove 40 is located in the middle of the U-shaped suspension member 4 (i.e., the arc-shaped connecting section between the two side arms), formed by inward indentation of its two side edges. One side of the central rod is embedded in the groove 210, and the other side is embedded in the limiting groove 40, further enhancing stability. Furthermore, when the user aligns an external hook (such as a wall hook or backpack hook) with the arc-shaped section of the suspension member 4, the entrance of the limiting groove 40 has a flared design, allowing the hook to easily slide into the bottom of the limiting groove 40, ensuring the stability of the hook's position within the suspension member 4.

[0054] An umbrella frame is provided, the umbrella frame being configured with an umbrella handle 1 as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0055] An umbrella is provided, including an umbrella frame and an umbrella fabric laid on the umbrella frame, the umbrella frame being configured with an umbrella handle 1 as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0056] In summary, this solution revolves around an innovative design for an adjustable umbrella handle. Its core features include: a handle base and a center rod connected by a pivot; normally, the handle base is horizontal, but during adjustment, it rotates to the vertical direction to extend the handle length; slots at both ends of the handle base can nest the center rod for stability; strip grooves at both ends of the pivot form elastic shaft sections, facilitating assembly and buffering force transmission between the center rod and the handle base; and the handle base shaft hole and pivot flange prevent the pivot from detaching; the suspension function is achieved by U-shaped components installed at both ends of the pivot, which can rotate up and down to switch between storage and suspension states; a central limiting groove enhances the stability of the hook placement; and the overall structure balances ease of adjustment, practical assembly, and reliable suspension.

[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, this utility model can have various modifications, combinations, and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A convenient and flexible umbrella handle for connecting to the bottom of the umbrella's central pole and for the user to hold, characterized in that: The umbrella handle includes a handle base, and a pivot is mounted in the middle of the handle base. The pivot has an assembly position for connecting to the bottom of the center rod. Normally, the handle base is horizontally positioned relative to the center rod in the longitudinal position. When the length of the umbrella handle needs to be adjusted, the handle base rotates relative to the center rod to the longitudinal position via the pivot. At this time, the part of the handle base above the middle corresponds to the center rod, and the part of the handle base below the middle is located below the center rod, so as to extend the overall length of the umbrella handle. The handle is equipped with a suspension component. The suspension component moves relative to the handle to switch between two states. In the first state, the suspension component is attached to the periphery of the handle. In the second state, the suspension component moves relative to the handle until the space between it and the handle increases to form a suspension space.

2. The umbrella handle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The handle includes a base plate and a side wall. The side wall surrounds the edge of the base plate to form a cavity with an opening at the top above the base plate. The rotating shaft is installed horizontally and vertically in the middle of the cavity.

3. The umbrella handle as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The side walls at both ends of the handle are provided with slots to nest and accommodate the central rod when it is turned to that end.

4. The umbrella handle as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The assembly position adopts a plug hole, and the opening of the plug hole is located at one end of the assembly position away from the rotating shaft.

5. The umbrella handle as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Both ends of the rotating shaft have axially extending strip grooves to divide both ends of the rotating shaft into two axially parallel shaft segments.

6. The umbrella handle as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The side wall of the handle is provided with a set of corresponding shaft holes. The rotating shaft is assembled with the set of shaft holes. Both ends of the rotating shaft have radially extending flanges to prevent them from disengaging from the shaft holes.

7. The umbrella handle as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The suspension component is U-shaped, with side arms at both ends mounted on the two ends of the rotating shaft, so that it can rotate up and down relative to the handle seat via the rotating shaft. Rotating upward achieves the first state, and rotating downward achieves the second state.

8. The umbrella handle as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The suspension member can be rotated upward to one side of the central rod to clamp the central rod with the handle seat; The suspension component has a limiting groove in the middle to fit the central rod.

9. An umbrella frame, characterized in that: The umbrella frame is equipped with an umbrella handle as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. An umbrella, characterized in that: The umbrella is equipped with a handle as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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