Integrated assembly for integration on a sun umbrella and sun umbrella

Abstract

This utility model discloses an integrated component for use in a sunshade and a sunshade, relating to the field of outdoor product technology. The integrated component includes a control component and a battery component. The control component includes a control housing, a control circuit board, and an input device. The control housing is used to fix it to the sunshade. The control circuit board is fixed inside the control housing and is used to control the electrical devices on the sunshade. The input device is electrically connected or wirelessly connected to the control circuit board, and is used to send control signals to the control circuit board. The control housing has a first connection terminal and a first connector, with the first connector electrically connected to the control circuit board. The battery component includes a battery housing and a battery. The battery housing has a second connection terminal and a second connector, with the second connector electrically connected to the battery. The first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are detachably connected. When the first connection terminal is connected to the second connection terminal, the first connector and the second connector are electrically connected. This utility model allows the controller to still control the electrical devices when the battery is replaced or charged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor products technology, and in particular to an integrated component for integration into a sunshade and a sunshade. Background Technology

[0002] To enhance the user experience, some sun umbrellas are equipped with automatic opening and closing mechanisms, lights, fans, and other electrical devices, giving them functions such as automatic opening and closing, lighting, and ventilation. Accordingly, integrated components are installed on the sun umbrellas, which include controllers and batteries to control and power these electrical devices.

[0003] In existing integrated modules, the controller and battery are housed in the same casing. When the battery is low, the integrated module must be completely removed from the sunshade, fully charged, and then reinstalled or replaced with a spare module. However, for some sunshades with additional power supply devices such as photovoltaic modules or power adapters, the electrical device continues to operate even after the integrated module is removed, but the controller cannot control the device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated component and a sunshade for integration into a sunshade, which allows the controller to still control the electrical device when the battery is replaced or charged.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0006] This utility model discloses an integrated component for integration into a sunshade, comprising:

[0007] A control assembly includes a control housing, a control circuit board, and an input device; the control housing is used to be fixed to a sun umbrella; the control circuit board is fixed inside the control housing and is used to control electrical devices on the sun umbrella; the input device is electrically or wirelessly connected to the control circuit board and is used to send control signals to the control circuit board; the control housing is provided with a connection terminal and a connector, and the connector is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0008] A battery assembly includes a battery housing and a battery; the battery is fixed inside the battery housing; the battery housing has a second connection end and a second connector, the second connector being electrically connected to the battery;

[0009] The first connection end and the second connection end can be detachably connected;

[0010] When the first connection terminal is connected to the second connection terminal, the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector; when the first connection terminal is separated from the second connection terminal, the first connector is separated from the second connector.

[0011] Preferably, the first connecting end and the second connecting end are detachably snap-fitted together.

[0012] Preferably, the first connecting end is fixed with a first snap-fit ​​part, and the second connecting end is movably connected with a second snap-fit ​​part. The first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part can be detachably snapped together. When the first connecting end and the second connecting end are close to or far from each other, the second snap-fit ​​part can move to the side closer to or away from the first snap-fit ​​part through its own movable displacement, so as to achieve snap-fit ​​or release.

[0013] Preferably, a button is fixedly connected to or abuts against the side of the second latching part near the first latching part. The button is used to push the second latching part to move away from the first latching part to release the latching. The second latching part is elastic, or an elastic element is provided on the side of the second latching part away from the first latching part to maintain the latching.

[0014] Preferably, the second snap-fit ​​part is integrally connected to the button.

[0015] Preferably, the outer surface of the battery housing is provided with a groove, and the button is slidably installed in the groove; the side wall of the groove is provided with a through hole for the second snap-fit ​​part to pass through, and the elastic element is located between the bottom of the groove and the button.

[0016] Preferably, the elastic element is a spring, and the two ends of the spring are respectively placed in limiting groove one and limiting groove two. Limiting groove one is provided on the button, and limiting groove two is provided at the bottom of the groove.

[0017] Preferably, the battery casing is provided with screw locking holes to be fixed to the sunshade by screws.

[0018] Preferably, the input device includes at least one of a keyboard and a remote control.

[0019] This utility model also discloses a sunshade umbrella, including a support structure, an umbrella surface, a photovoltaic module, and an electrical device. The support structure supports the umbrella surface, the photovoltaic module is fixed to the upper side of the umbrella surface, and the electrical device is fixed to the support structure or the umbrella surface. The sunshade umbrella also includes the aforementioned integrated component for integration onto the sunshade umbrella. The control housing is detachably fixed to the support structure or the umbrella surface, and the control circuit board is electrically connected to the electrical device.

[0020] This utility model achieves the following technical advantages compared to related technologies:

[0021] When the battery power is low, disconnect connection point one of the control housing from connection point two of the battery housing to separate the control component from the battery component. The removed battery component can be reconnected to the control component after being fully charged, or another spare battery component can be directly connected to the control component. Throughout this process, the control housing of the control component remains fixed to the sunshade, maintaining electrical connection with the electrical devices on the sunshade, thus maintaining control over the electrical devices on the sunshade.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the battery casing is provided with screw locking holes for secure fixing to the sunshade using screws. By simultaneously locking and securing the connection, the battery assembly and control assembly can be prevented from detaching due to external vibrations, and the battery assembly also serves as an anti-theft measure. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view of an integrated component used for integration into a sunshade in some examples of embodiments of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective of an integrated component used for integration into a sunshade, as shown in some examples of embodiments of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of an integrated component used for integration into a sunshade, as shown in some examples of embodiments of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the integrated component structure used for integration into a sunshade in some examples of embodiments of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the integral connection between the second locking part and the button.

[0029] In the diagram: 1-Control component; 2-Battery component; 11-Keyboard; 12-Connection end one; 13-Snap-fit ​​part one; 14-Wiring hole; 21-Button; 22-Connection end two; 23-Snap-fit ​​part two; 24-Groove; 25-Screw locking hole; 26-Spring; 27-Groove bottom. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated component and a sunshade for integration into a sunshade, which allows the controller to still control the electrical device when the battery is replaced or charged.

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] Reference Figures 1-5 This embodiment provides an integrated component for use on a sunshade, including a control component 1 and a battery component 2. The control component 1 includes a control housing, a control circuit board, and an input device. The control housing is used to fix it to the sunshade. The control circuit board is fixed inside the control housing and is used to control the electrical devices on the sunshade. The input device is electrically or wirelessly connected to the control circuit board and is used to send control signals to the control circuit board. The control housing has a connection terminal 12 and a connector 1, the connector 1 being electrically connected to the control circuit board. The battery component 2 includes a battery housing and a battery. The battery is fixed inside the battery housing. The battery housing has a connection terminal 22 and a connector 2, the connector 2 being electrically connected to the battery.

[0034] Connector 12 and connector 22 are detachably connected. When connector 12 is connected to connector 22, connector 1 and connector 2 are electrically connected. When connector 12 and connector 22 are separated, connector 1 and connector 2 are separated.

[0035] The working principle of the integrated component used in this embodiment for integration into a sunshade is as follows:

[0036] When the battery power is low, disconnect the control housing connection terminal 12 from the battery housing connection terminal 22 to separate the control component 1 from the battery component 2. The removed battery component 2 can be reconnected to the control component 1 after being fully charged, or another spare battery component 2 can be directly connected to the control component 1.

[0037] During this process, the control housing of control component 1 is always fixed on the sunshade, maintaining electrical connection with the electrical device on the sunshade, thereby maintaining control over the electrical device on the sunshade.

[0038] In some examples, connector 12 and connector 22 are detachably snap-fitted together. However, the actual implementation is not limited to this. For example, connector 12 and connector 22 can also be connected using other commonly used detachable connection methods such as magnetic connection, screw connection, and threaded connection.

[0039] After connector 12 and connector 22 are engaged, they can prevent them from separating, thus maintaining an electrical connection between connector 1 and connector 2.

[0040] In some examples, connector 12 is fixed with snap-fit ​​part 13, and connector 22 is movably connected with snap-fit ​​part 23. Snap-fit ​​part 13 and snap-fit ​​part 23 can be detachably snapped together. When connector 12 and connector 22 move closer or further apart, snap-fit ​​part 23 can move closer to or away from snap-fit ​​part 13 through its own movable displacement to achieve snap-fit ​​or release.

[0041] Since the component to be removed is battery assembly 2 rather than control assembly 1, the second latching portion 23 on battery assembly 2 is chosen to be movable for easier one-handed operation. However, the actual implementation is not limited to this. For example, those skilled in the art may also make the first connecting end 12 movably connected to the first latching portion 13, and the second connecting end 22 fixedly connected to the second latching portion 23.

[0042] In some examples, a button 21 is fixedly connected to or abuts against the side of the second latching part 23 near the first latching part 13. The button 21 is used to push the second latching part 23 to the side away from the first latching part 13 to release the latching. The second latching part 23 is elastic, or an elastic element is provided on the side of the second latching part 23 away from the first latching part 13 to maintain the latching.

[0043] When the user presses button 21, the second latching part 23 moves away from the first latching part 13, the elastic element is compressed, the second latching part 23 is disengaged from the first latching part 13, and then the battery assembly 2 can be removed.

[0044] When the second connecting end 22 moves toward the first connecting end 12, without the user pressing button 21, the second locking part 23 and the first locking part 13 slide out of contact, and the second locking part 22 moves under the pressure of the first locking part 13 to avoid the first locking part 13. As the second connecting end 22 continues to move toward the first connecting end 12, the second locking part 23 resets under its own elasticity or the action of an elastic element, so as to achieve the locking of the second locking part 23 and the first locking part 13.

[0045] In some examples, for the scheme where the second snap-fit ​​part 23 is fixedly connected to the button 21, the second snap-fit ​​part 23 and the button 21 can be connected as one piece.

[0046] In some examples, for the scheme where the second snap-fit ​​part 23 abuts against the button 21, the second snap-fit ​​part 23 and the button 21 can abut directly or indirectly (with an intermediate component such as a gasket between them).

[0047] In some examples, the outer surface of the battery casing is provided with a groove 24, and the button 21 is slidably mounted in the groove 24. The side wall of the groove 24 is provided with a through hole for the second snap-fit ​​part 23 to pass through, and the elastic element is located between the bottom 27 of the groove 24 and the button 21.

[0048] The groove 24 is preferably cylindrical, and its sidewalls can guide the button 21. The through holes on the sidewalls can limit the displacement range of the second snap-fit ​​part 23. In the case where the second snap-fit ​​part 23 is fixedly connected to the button 21, the through holes on the sidewalls can also limit the displacement range of the button 21.

[0049] In some examples, the elastic element is a spring 26, with its two ends placed in limiting groove one and limiting groove two, respectively. Limiting groove one is located on the button 21, and limiting groove two is located at the bottom 27 of the groove 24.

[0050] Limiting groove one and limiting groove two can radially limit the end of spring 26 to prevent spring 26 from coming out of the installation position.

[0051] In some examples, the bottom 27 of the groove 24 is set independently and secured by screws, so that it can be disassembled when needed.

[0052] In some examples, the battery housing is provided with screw locking holes 25 for securing it to the sunshade with screws.

[0053] By locking and securing the connection simultaneously, the battery assembly 2 can be prevented from separating from the control assembly 1 due to external vibrations, and the battery assembly 2 can also be used to prevent theft.

[0054] In some examples, the input device includes at least one of a keyboard 11 and a remote control.

[0055] The keyboard 11 can be fixed to the control housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board; the remote control can wirelessly connect to the signal receiving unit on the control circuit board to realize remote control. The control housing is provided with a wiring hole 14 for the wires connecting the electrical device and the control circuit board to pass through.

[0056] This embodiment also provides a sunshade umbrella, including a support structure, an umbrella surface, a photovoltaic module, and an electrical device. The support structure supports the umbrella surface, the photovoltaic module is fixed to the upper side of the umbrella surface, and the electrical device is fixed to the support structure or the umbrella surface. The sunshade umbrella also includes the aforementioned integrated component for integration into the sunshade umbrella, a control housing that is detachably fixed to the support structure or the umbrella surface, and a control circuit board that is electrically connected to the electrical device.

[0057] Since the sunshade uses the aforementioned integrated components for integration into the sunshade, it also possesses the advantages of the integrated components for integration into the sunshade, which will not be elaborated here.

[0058] In some examples, the parasol is a Roman umbrella, and its support structure includes a column, a base, and ribs. The base is attached to the lower end of the column, and the ribs are attached to the upper part of the column. The control housing is preferably fixed to the column so that its installation position is neither too high (e.g., fixed to the canopy or ribs) nor too low (e.g., fixed to the base), facilitating the removal and installation of the battery assembly 2.

[0059] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated component for integration into a sunshade, characterized in that, include: A control assembly includes a control housing, a control circuit board, and an input device; the control housing is used to be fixed to a sun umbrella; the control circuit board is fixed inside the control housing and is used to control electrical devices on the sun umbrella; the input device is electrically or wirelessly connected to the control circuit board and is used to send control signals to the control circuit board; the control housing is provided with a connection terminal and a connector, and the connector is electrically connected to the control circuit board. A battery assembly includes a battery housing and a battery; the battery is fixed inside the battery housing; the battery housing has a second connection end and a second connector, the second connector being electrically connected to the battery; The first connection end and the second connection end can be detachably connected; When the first connection terminal is connected to the second connection terminal, the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector; when the first connection terminal is separated from the second connection terminal, the first connector is separated from the second connector.

2. The integrated component for integration into a sunshade according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting end and the second connecting end can be detachably snapped together.

3. The integrated component for integration into a sunshade according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting end is fixed with a first snap-fit ​​part, and the second connecting end is movably connected with a second snap-fit ​​part. The first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part can be detachably snapped together. When the first connecting end and the second connecting end are close to or far from each other, the second snap-fit ​​part can move to the side closer to or away from the first snap-fit ​​part through its own movable displacement, so as to achieve snap-fit ​​or release.

4. The integrated assembly for integration into a sunshade according to claim 3, characterized in that: A button is fixedly connected to or abuts against the side of the second latching part near the first latching part. The button is used to push the second latching part to move away from the first latching part to release the latching. The second latching part is elastic, or an elastic element is provided on the side of the second latching part away from the first latching part to maintain the latching.

5. The integrated assembly for integration into a sunshade according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second snap-fit ​​part is integrally connected to the button.

6. The integrated assembly for integration into a sunshade according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the battery casing is provided with a groove, and the button is slidably installed in the groove; the side wall of the groove is provided with a through hole for the second snap-fit ​​part to pass through, and the elastic element is located between the bottom of the groove and the button.

7. The integrated assembly for integration into a sunshade according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic element is a spring, and the two ends of the spring are respectively placed in limiting groove one and limiting groove two. Limiting groove one is set on the button, and limiting groove two is set at the bottom of the groove.

8. The integrated assembly for integration into a sunshade according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery casing is provided with screw locking holes so as to be fixed to the sunshade by screws.

9. The integrated assembly for integration into a sunshade according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input device includes at least one of a keyboard and a remote control.

10. A sunshade umbrella, comprising a supporting structure, an umbrella canopy, a photovoltaic module, and an electrical device, wherein the supporting structure supports the umbrella canopy, the photovoltaic module is fixed to the upper side of the umbrella canopy, and the electrical device is fixed to the supporting structure or the umbrella canopy, characterized in that: It also includes an integrated assembly for integration on a sun umbrella as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the control housing is detachably fixed to the support structure or the umbrella surface, and the control circuit board is electrically connected to the electrical device.

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