A convenient dismounting and replacing umbrella rib

By adopting a detachable connection structure on the umbrella ribs, the problems of high maintenance costs and resource waste caused by the non-removable nature of traditional umbrella ribs are solved, and the umbrella ribs can be easily disassembled and replaced.

CN224572328UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31SHAOXING SHANGYU MINGYANG UMBRELLA CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAOXING SHANGYU MINGYANG UMBRELLA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-09
Publication Date
2026-07-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional umbrella rib structures are non-removable, so when a single rib is damaged, the entire rib or the whole umbrella needs to be replaced, resulting in high maintenance costs and serious waste of resources.

Method used

The structure adopts a detachable connection structure, including end connectors and middle connectors. The long pole, middle pole, short pole and umbrella handle and positioning slide are detachably connected by limit pins and connecting sleeves. The poles are detachably connected by connecting pins and slots.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient disassembly and replacement of umbrella ribs, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing resource waste.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of umbrellas, specifically disclosing an umbrella rib that is easy to disassemble and replace. It includes an umbrella handle with a slidably connected positioning sleeve, and further includes: a long pole, a middle pole, and a short pole, with multiple long, middle, and short poles provided, each in a one-to-one correspondence; and an end connector, which includes a connecting end, a connecting sleeve, and a pole sleeve. The connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the connecting end, and an "L"-shaped first connecting groove is formed on the peripheral wall of the connecting sleeve. This utility model uses the end connector to detachably connect the long, middle, and short poles to the umbrella handle and the positioning sleeve. The short and middle poles are detachably connected to the middle connector via the end connector, and the middle connector is detachably connected to the long and middle poles. This allows for individual replacement of any bent or damaged long, middle, or short poles, making replacement convenient and facilitating the disassembly, replacement, and maintenance of the umbrella ribs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of umbrellas, specifically to an umbrella frame that is easy to disassemble and replace. Background Technology

[0002] Umbrellas are commonly used tools for daily sun and rain protection, but their rib structure is susceptible to bending or breakage due to strong winds or external impacts. Traditional umbrella ribs are usually connected by riveting, welding, or one-piece molding. The connections between the various components (such as the long, middle, and short ribs) and the handle and sliding sleeve are fixed and cannot be disassembled. When a single component is damaged, because the connecting structure cannot be separated, users often need to replace the entire rib set or even the entire umbrella, resulting in high maintenance costs and serious waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an umbrella rib that is easy to disassemble and replace, thereby overcoming the aforementioned defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to this utility model, an umbrella rib that is easy to disassemble and replace includes an umbrella handle, on which a positioning sleeve is slidably connected, and further includes:

[0005] Long poles, medium poles, and short poles, with multiple long poles, medium poles, and short poles provided, and the number of each type corresponding one-to-one;

[0006] An end connector includes a connecting end, a connecting sleeve, and a rod sleeve. The connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the connecting end. An "L"-shaped first connecting groove is formed on the peripheral wall of the connecting sleeve. A portion of the first connecting groove is parallel to the axis of the connecting sleeve. Limiting pins are fixedly provided at one end of the long rod, both ends of the middle rod, and both ends of the short rod. The ends of the long rod, middle rod, and short rod can be embedded in the connecting sleeve. The limiting pins can slide along the first connecting groove. The rod sleeve is fitted on the ends of the long rod, middle rod, and short rod where the limiting pins are provided. The end of the limiting pin away from the long rod is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rod sleeve. When the limiting pin slides into the first connecting groove, the rod sleeve is fitted on the connecting sleeve. The long rod is rotatably connected to the upper end of the umbrella handle through the connecting end. The middle rod and short rod are rotatably connected to the positioning sliding sleeve through the connecting end.

[0007] Preferably, the middle connector is provided in multiple parts and is detachably connected to the long rod and the middle rod respectively, and the end connectors at the other end of the middle rod and the short rod are rotatably connected to the middle connectors on the long rod and the middle rod respectively.

[0008] Preferably, the middle connector includes an upper connector, a lower connector, and a connecting seat. The connecting end is rotatably connected to the connecting seat. The connecting seat and the lower connector are integrally formed. The lower connector and the upper connector form a cylindrical shape and are sleeved on the long rod and the middle rod and fixedly connected to the long rod and the middle rod. The upper connector and the lower connector each have a second connecting groove that runs through the axis of the upper connector on their adjacent sides. The second connecting grooves on the upper and lower sides form a "∑"-shaped slot. A connecting pin with the same cross-section is embedded in the slot. The surface of the connecting pin is in close contact with the side wall of the slot. One end of the connecting pin is fixed with a pin head.

[0009] Preferably, two symmetrical limiting parts are fixed on the outer periphery of the long rod and the middle rod, and limiting grooves are opened on the inner side of the upper connector and the lower connector. The limiting parts can be embedded in the limiting grooves, and the connecting pin can pass through the limiting parts on the upper and lower sides.

[0010] Preferably, the upper connector on the long rod has several through holes on its outer periphery for sewing the umbrella canopy onto the upper connector.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model detachably connects the long pole, middle pole, and short pole to the umbrella handle and positioning sleeve through the end connector. The short pole and middle pole are detachably connected to the middle connector through the end connector, and the middle connector is detachably connected to the long pole and middle pole. This allows for individual replacement when the long pole, middle pole, or short pole is bent or damaged, and the replacement is convenient, making the disassembly, replacement, and maintenance of the umbrella ribs convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a utility model Figure 1 The main view;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 A diagram of AA in the middle;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of BB;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of point D;

[0018] Figure 7This is an exploded view of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 8 This is a utility model Figure 7 Enlarged view of point E in the middle;

[0020] Figure 9 This is a utility model Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of point F in the middle.

[0021] In the picture:

[0022] 10. Umbrella handle; 11. Positioning sleeve; 12. Long pole; 13. Middle pole; 14. Short pole; 20. Pole sleeve; 21. Connecting end; 22. Limiting pin; 23. Connecting sleeve; 24. First connecting groove; 30. Upper connecting piece; 31. Limiting part; 32. Connecting seat; 33. Lower connecting piece; 34. Connecting pin; 35. Through hole; 36. Limiting groove; 37. Second connecting groove; 38. Pin head. Detailed Implementation

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the appendix. Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing this utility model, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] To make the objectives and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific implementations of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model. As used herein, the terms up and down and left and right are not limited to their strict geometric definitions, but include tolerances for reasonable and inconsistent machining or human errors. The specific features of an umbrella rib that is easy to disassemble and replace are described in detail below:

[0025] One embodiment of this utility model:

[0026] Reference Figures 1-9This utility model provides an umbrella rib that is easy to disassemble and replace, including an umbrella handle 10, a positioning sleeve 11 slidably connected to the umbrella handle 10, a first hinge seat fixed to the upper end of the umbrella handle 10, two second hinge seats provided on the positioning sleeve 11, a spring fixed between the two second hinge seats, the lower second hinge seat fixed to the upper end of the positioning sleeve 11, the umbrella handle 10 passing through the two second hinge seats, the spring surrounding the outer periphery of the umbrella handle 10, the second hinge seats and the spring sliding on the umbrella handle 10 with the positioning sleeve 11, and also including:

[0027] Long rod 12, medium rod 13 and short rod 14, each with multiple units and a one-to-one correspondence between the three;

[0028] The end connector includes a connecting end 21, a connecting sleeve 23, and a rod sleeve 20. The connecting sleeve 23 is fixedly connected to the connecting end 21. The peripheral wall of the connecting sleeve 23 has an "L"-shaped first connecting groove 24, a portion of which is parallel to the axis of the connecting sleeve 23. Limiting pins 22 are fixedly provided at one end of the long rod 12, both ends of the middle rod 13, and both ends of the short rod 14. The ends of the long rod 12, the middle rod 13, and the short rod 14 can be embedded into the connecting sleeve 23. The limiting pins 22 can move along the first connecting groove. 24 Sliding, the sleeve 20 is sleeved on the end of the long rod 12, the middle rod 13 and the short rod 14 where the limiting pin 22 is provided. The end of the limiting pin 22 away from the long rod 12 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the sleeve 20. When the limiting pin 22 slides into the first connecting groove 24, the sleeve 20 is sleeved on the connecting sleeve 23. The long rod 12 is rotatably connected to the first hinge seat at the upper end of the umbrella handle 10 through the connecting end 21. The middle rod 13 and the short rod 14 are rotatably connected to the two second hinge seats on the positioning sliding sleeve 11 through the connecting end 21.

[0029] The middle connector is provided with multiple parts, which are detachably connected to the long rod 12 and the middle rod 13 respectively. The end connectors at the other end of the middle rod 13 and the short rod 14 are rotatably connected to the middle connectors on the long rod 12 and the middle rod 13 respectively.

[0030] The middle connector includes an upper connector 30, a lower connector 33, and a connecting seat 32. The connecting end 21 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 32. The connecting seat 32 and the lower connector 33 are integrally formed. The lower connector 33 and the upper connector 30 form a cylindrical shape and are sleeved on the long rod 12 and the middle rod 13 and fixedly connected to the long rod 12 and the middle rod 13. The upper connector 30 and the lower connector 33 are provided with a second connecting groove 37 that runs through the axis of the upper connector 30 on their respective sides. The second connecting grooves 37 on the upper and lower sides form a "∑"-shaped slot. A connecting pin 34 with the same cross-section is embedded in the slot. The surface of the connecting pin 34 is in close contact with the side wall of the slot. A pin head 38 is fixed at one end of the connecting pin 34.

[0031] Two symmetrical limiting parts 31 are fixed on the outer periphery of the long rod 12 and the middle rod 13. Limiting grooves 36 are opened on the inner side of the upper connecting part 30 and the lower connecting part 33. The limiting part 31 can be embedded in the limiting groove 36, and the connecting pin 34 can pass through the limiting parts 31 on the upper and lower sides.

[0032] Several through holes 35 are provided on the outer periphery of the upper connector 30 located on the long rod 12 for sewing the umbrella surface onto the upper connector 30.

[0033] When using this utility model, if it is necessary to replace the long rod 12, pull the pin head 38 towards the umbrella handle 10, thereby pulling the connecting pin 34 out of the second connecting groove 37, so that the upper connecting member 30 and the lower connecting member 33 can be separated vertically.

[0034] Then, separate the upper connector 30 and the lower connector 33 from the long rod 12, rotate the long rod 12 so that the limiting pin 22 rotates along the first connecting groove 24, and pull the long rod 12 away from the connecting sleeve 23 along its axis so that the limiting pin 22 slides along the part of the first connecting groove 24 parallel to the axis of the connecting sleeve 23, and the end of the long rod 12 is pulled out from the connecting sleeve 23, thereby realizing the separation of the long rod 12 from the connecting sleeve 23. At this time, the long rod 12 can be replaced.

[0035] When the middle rod 13 needs to be replaced, the upper connecting piece 30 and the lower connecting piece 33 on the outer periphery of the middle rod 13 are separated. The middle rod 13 is rotated so that the limiting pins 22 at both ends of the middle rod 13 slide along the corresponding first connecting groove 24. Then the connecting sleeves 23 at both ends of the middle rod 13 are pulled away from the middle rod 13, so that the connecting sleeves 23 at both ends of the middle rod 13 are separated from the middle rod 13. In this way, the middle rod 13 can be replaced.

[0036] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications to the above embodiments can be made without departing from the overall spirit and concept of this utility model. All such modifications fall within the protection scope of this utility model. The protection scheme of this utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A detachable and replaceable umbrella rib, comprising an umbrella handle (10), a positioning sliding sleeve (11) is slidably connected on the umbrella handle (10), characterized in that, Also includes: Long rod (12), medium rod (13) and short rod (14), wherein multiple long rods (12), medium rods (13) and short rods (14) are provided and the number of each of the three corresponds one-to-one; The end connector includes a connecting end (21), a connecting sleeve (23), and a rod sleeve (20). The connecting sleeve (23) is fixedly connected to the connecting end (21). The connecting sleeve (23) has an "L"-shaped first connecting groove (24) on its peripheral wall. A portion of the first connecting groove (24) is parallel to the axis of the connecting sleeve (23). Limiting pins (22) are fixedly provided at one end of the long rod (12), both ends of the middle rod (13), and both ends of the short rod (14). The ends of the long rod (12), the middle rod (13), and the short rod (14) can be embedded in the connecting sleeve (23). The limiting pins (22) It can slide along the first connecting groove (24). The rod sleeve (20) is sleeved on one end of the long rod (12), the middle rod (13) and the short rod (14) with a limiting pin (22). The end of the limiting pin (22) away from the long rod (12) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rod sleeve (20). When the limiting pin (22) slides into the first connecting groove (24), the rod sleeve (20) is sleeved on the connecting sleeve (23). The long rod (12) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the umbrella handle (10) through the connecting end (21). The middle rod (13) and the short rod (14) are rotatably connected to the positioning slide sleeve (11) through the connecting end (21). The middle connector is provided with multiple connectors that are detachably connected to the long rod (12) and the middle rod (13). The end connectors at the other end of the middle rod (13) and the short rod (14) are rotatably connected to the middle connectors on the long rod (12) and the middle rod (13).

2. The easily detachable and replaceable rib according to claim 1, wherein: The middle connector includes an upper connector (30), a lower connector (33), and a connector (32). The connecting end (21) is rotatably connected to the connector (32). The connector (32) and the lower connector (33) are integrally formed. The lower connector (33) and the upper connector (30) form a cylindrical shape and are sleeved on the long rod (12) and the middle rod (13) and are fixedly connected to the long rod (12) and the middle rod (13). The upper connector (30) and the lower connector (33) are respectively provided with a second connecting groove (37) that runs through the axis of the upper connector (30) on their respective sides. The second connecting grooves (37) on the upper and lower sides form a "∑" shaped slot. A connecting pin (34) with the same cross-section is embedded in the slot. The surface of the connecting pin (34) is in close contact with the side wall of the slot. A pin head (38) is fixed at one end of the connecting pin (34).

3. A rib according to claim 2, wherein: Two symmetrical limiting parts (31) are fixed on the outer periphery of the long rod (12) and the middle rod (13). Limiting grooves (36) are opened on the inner side of the upper connector (30) and the lower connector (33). The limiting part (31) can be embedded in the limiting groove (36). The connecting pin (34) can pass through the limiting parts (31) on the upper and lower sides.

4. The easily detachable and replaceable rib according to claim 2, wherein: A plurality of through holes (35) are formed in the outer periphery of the upper connecting member (30) on the long rod (12) for sewing the umbrella canopy to the upper connecting member (30).