Multi-functional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella

By designing the lifting column and umbrella support mechanism, and combining it with drive motors and sensors, the automatic opening and closing and lighting functions of large landscape umbrellas have been realized. This solves the problems of laborious operation and limited functionality of traditional umbrellas, and enhances their aesthetic and practical value.

CN224924677UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03GUIZHOU DEMA INTELLIGENT EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522665947.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-16
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional outdoor sunshades are laborious to operate and have limited functionality, making it difficult to meet the comprehensive needs of high-end gardens, squares, and other venues for aesthetics, functionality, and safety.

Method used

It adopts a lifting column, drive mechanism and umbrella support mechanism, combined with a low-speed high-torque motor, ball screw transmission mechanism and multi-link design to realize the automatic opening and closing of the umbrella, and is equipped with landscape lights and sensors for intelligent control.

Benefits of technology

It enables the automated opening and closing of large landscape umbrellas, enhances wind resistance, and, combined with lighting functions, improves aesthetic value and practicality. It is suitable for automated control, has high safety, and has good market application prospects.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi -functional intelligence opens and closes landscape umbrella, including support pipe column, installation pipe column and elevating pipe column and drive mechanism and umbrella surface support mechanism. Installation pipe column is fixed on support pipe column upper end, its inside is equipped with drive mechanism, and drive mechanism can drive elevating pipe column and slide along installation pipe column up and down, umbrella surface support mechanism includes first ring, second ring, third ring and multiple groups of umbrella rib unit, and first ring is fixed on elevating pipe column upper portion, and with its up and down movement, and multiple groups of umbrella rib unit realize synchronous unfolding or gathering in the up and down sliding process of elevating pipe column, reach landscape umbrella open -close action. The utility model discloses utilize one up and down slide elevating pipe column and a set of multiple connecting rod mechanism, realize the synchronous radial open -close of umbrella rib unit under the action of drive mechanism, and the design is ingenious, and simple structure is sufficient, and very suitable for automation control. Still realize the multifunctional application of landscape umbrella through the setting of landscape lamp, and the automation degree is high, and the landscape effect is excellent.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of landscape umbrella technology, and in particular to a multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional outdoor sun umbrellas are mostly manually operated, which is laborious, especially for large umbrellas, making opening and closing extremely inconvenient. Furthermore, ordinary sun umbrellas have limited functionality, providing only basic sun and rain protection, lacking aesthetic appeal and failing to integrate with modern landscape design. They cannot meet the comprehensive needs of high-end gardens, plazas, courtyards, and other venues for aesthetics, functionality, and safety.

[0003] Although some automatic umbrellas have appeared on the market, they are mostly used in handheld umbrellas. Their small size, driving mechanism, and durability are not suitable for large outdoor landscape facilities.

[0004] It is evident that the existing landscape umbrellas still have inconveniences and shortcomings in terms of structure, method, and use, and urgently need further improvement. The question is how to create a new multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella that can automatically open and close, integrates extended functions such as lighting, and is a large landscape umbrella with a stable and durable structure, providing a reliable guarantee for improving the automation level and aesthetic value of outdoor spaces. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella that can open and close automatically and integrates extended functions such as lighting. It is a large landscape umbrella with a stable and durable structure, which provides a reliable guarantee for improving the automation level and aesthetic value of outdoor spaces, thereby overcoming the shortcomings of existing landscape umbrellas.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella, including a support column, a mounting column, a lifting column, a drive mechanism, and an umbrella surface support mechanism.

[0007] The support column is set perpendicular to the ground, and the mounting column is fixed to the upper end of the support column, with a mounting plate between the mounting column and the support column. The driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a ball screw transmission mechanism driven by the drive motor. The drive motor is installed at the lower part of the mounting plate, and the ball screw of the ball screw transmission mechanism extends upward through the mounting plate. The lifting column is sleeved inside the mounting column, and its interior is fixedly connected to the slider of the ball screw transmission mechanism. Under the action of the drive motor, the lifting column can slide up and down along the mounting column.

[0008] The umbrella support mechanism includes a first ring, a second ring, a third ring, and multiple sets of umbrella rib units. The first ring is fixed to the upper part of the lifting column and moves up and down with the lifting column. The second and third rings are fixed at intervals to the outer periphery of the mounting column. The outer periphery of the first, second, and third rings is provided with radial connecting plates corresponding to the multiple sets of umbrella rib units. Each set of umbrella rib units includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, and a fourth connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is hinged to a radial connecting plate of the first ring. The other end of the second link is hinged to the middle of the second link, one end of the second link is hinged to a radial connecting plate of the second ring, the other end of the second link is hinged to the end of the third link, the other end of the third link is the outer edge of the umbrella support mechanism, one end of the fourth link is hinged to a radial connecting plate of the third ring, and the other end of the fourth link is hinged to the middle of the third link. Thus, multiple sets of umbrella rib units can synchronously unfold or retract during the up-and-down sliding of the first ring with the lifting column, achieving the opening and closing action of the landscape umbrella.

[0009] In a further improvement, the hinge point between the first link and the second link is located slightly outside the middle of the second link.

[0010] In a further improvement, the hinge point between the fourth link and the third link is positioned close to the second link.

[0011] Further improvements include a high-strength waterproof and sun-protective canopy, which is fixed to the outside of the canopy support mechanism.

[0012] In a further improvement, the drive motor is a low-speed, high-torque motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the ball screw transmission mechanism via a reduction mechanism.

[0013] Further improvements include landscape lighting, which is located at the outer edge of the umbrella support mechanism and / or the top of the lifting column.

[0014] In a further improvement, the top of the lifting column is provided with a hemispherical shell and a control mechanism disposed inside the hemispherical shell. The control mechanism is connected to the drive motor and is used to control the start and stop of the drive motor to realize the automatic opening and closing of the landscape umbrella.

[0015] A further improvement includes a wireless transmission unit connected to the control mechanism for remote start-stop control of the drive motor.

[0016] A further improvement includes a wind speed sensor connected to the control mechanism, used to control the start and stop of the drive motor based on the data it collects.

[0017] A further improvement includes a photosensitive sensor connected to the control mechanism, used to control the start and stop of the drive motor based on the data it collects.

[0018] With this design, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0019] 1. This utility model of a multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella achieves automatic opening and closing of the umbrella body through the setting of a lifting column and its driving mechanism. Furthermore, through a multi-link setup, the radial opening and closing movement of the umbrella support mechanism is achieved by the up-and-down movement of the lifting column. The design is ingenious, highly automated, and provides ample power, making it ideal for automated control, saving time and effort, and providing a superior user experience.

[0020] 2. Furthermore, through the arrangement of multiple rings and multiple linkages, a stable spatial truss structure is formed, which has strong wind resistance and high safety.

[0021] 3. Furthermore, the installation of landscape lighting achieves a perfect combination of sunshade and lighting functions, providing sunshade during the day and ambient lighting at night, thus expanding the usage scenarios; and the overall design is simple and modern, with an opening and closing shape like a blooming flower forming a landscape that can effectively beautify public spaces and private courtyards, with strong aesthetic appeal.

[0022] 4. Modular design and multi-functional application enhance its intelligence, enabling automatic closing in windy weather or at night, thus improving the overall practicality and durability of the landscape lighting and giving it a promising market application prospect. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model, the following describes this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella of this utility model (only one set of umbrella rib units is shown).

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the main structure of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella of this utility model (only one set of umbrella rib units is shown).

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the semi-open state of the main structure of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella of this utility model (only one set of umbrella rib units is shown).

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fully unfolded state of the main structure of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella of this utility model (only one set of umbrella rib units is shown).

[0028] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella of this utility model in the closed state (hidden mounting column).

[0029] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella of this utility model in the unfolded state (with hidden mounting columns). Detailed Implementation

[0030] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present invention and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0031] See attached document Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella in this embodiment includes a support column 1, a mounting column 2 and a lifting column 3, as well as a drive mechanism and an umbrella surface support mechanism.

[0032] The support column 1 is set perpendicular to the ground, and the mounting column 2 is fixed to the upper end of the support column 3. A mounting plate 4 is provided between the mounting column 2 and the support column 1. The driving mechanism includes a drive motor 5 and a ball screw transmission mechanism driven by it. The drive motor 5 is installed at the lower part of the mounting plate 4, and the ball screw 6 of the ball screw transmission mechanism extends upward through the mounting plate 4. The lifting column 3 is sleeved inside the mounting column 2, and its interior is fixedly connected to the slider 7 of the ball screw transmission mechanism. The drive motor 5 drives the ball screw 6 to rotate, and the slider 7 moves up and down with the rotation of the ball screw 6, thereby driving the lifting column 3 to slide up and down along the mounting column 2.

[0033] In this embodiment, the drive motor 5 is a low-speed, high-torque motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor 5 is connected to the ball screw 6 of the ball screw transmission mechanism through a reduction mechanism.

[0034] The umbrella support mechanism includes a first ring 11, a second ring 12, a third ring 13, and multiple sets of umbrella rib units. The first ring 11 is fixed to the upper part of the lifting column 3 and moves up and down with the lifting column 3. The second ring 12 and the third ring 13 are fixed at intervals to the outer periphery of the mounting column 3. The outer periphery of the first ring 11, the second ring 12, and the third ring 13 are all provided with radial connecting plates 14 corresponding to the multiple sets of umbrella rib units. Each set of umbrella rib units includes a first connecting rod 15, a second connecting rod 16, a third connecting rod 17, and a fourth connecting rod 18. One end of the first connecting rod 15 is hinged to a radial connecting plate 14 of the first ring 11, and the other end of the first connecting rod 15 is hinged to the outer part of the middle of the second connecting rod 16. One end of the second connecting rod 16 is hinged to a radial connecting plate 14 of the second ring 12, and the other end of the second connecting rod 16 is hinged to the end of the third connecting rod 17, the other end of which is the outer edge of the umbrella support mechanism. One end of the fourth connecting rod 18 is hinged to a radial connecting plate 14 of the third ring 13, and the other end of the fourth connecting rod 18 is hinged to the upper part of the middle of the third connecting rod 17. Thus, multiple sets of umbrella rib units synchronously unfold or retract during the up-and-down sliding of the first ring 11 along with the lifting column 3, achieving the opening and closing action of the landscape umbrella. The specific unfolding process is shown in the attached figure. Figure 1 , 3 As shown in sections 1 and 4 respectively. (See attached image) Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the umbrella rib unit in its folded state. (See attached diagram) Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the umbrella rib unit in its fully deployed state. (See attached diagram) Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the umbrella rib unit in a semi-deployed state. (See attached diagram.) Figure 5 and 6 The diagram shows all the umbrella rib units in their folded and unfolded states.

[0035] This embodiment of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella also includes a high-strength waterproof and sun-protective canopy, which is fixed to the outside of the canopy support mechanism. The canopy can be designed according to actual needs to meet the decorative function of gardens.

[0036] When the umbrella needs to be opened, the drive motor 5 is started, which drives the lifting column 3 to move downward. The first ring 11 moves downward with the lifting column 3. At this time, the first connecting rod 15 drives the second connecting rod 16 to extend outward, which in turn pushes the third connecting rod 17 to move outward. Under the limiting action of the fourth connecting rod 18, the outer end of the third connecting rod 17 tilts upward until the outer end of the third connecting rod 17 tilts upward, realizing the unfolding and fixing of the entire umbrella support mechanism, while tensioning the umbrella surface and fully opening the umbrella. The umbrella closing process is reversed. The drive motor 5 is started to reverse, the lifting column 3 moves upward, and the first ring 11 moves upward with the lifting column 3. At this time, the first connecting rod 15 drives the second connecting rod 16 to retract inward, which in turn pulls the third connecting rod 17 to move inward. Under the limiting action of the fourth connecting rod 18, the outer end of the third connecting rod 17 retracts downward until the third connecting rod 17 is vertically closed, realizing the closure of the entire umbrella support mechanism, tightening the umbrella surface, and completely closing the umbrella body.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella also includes landscape lights to decorate the umbrella. The landscape lights can be located on the outer edge of the umbrella support mechanism, the top of the lifting column 3, or other positions on the umbrella surface, providing decorative lighting for the umbrella and creating a good landscape effect.

[0038] More preferably, the top of the lifting column 3 is provided with a hemispherical shell 8 and a control mechanism disposed inside the hemispherical shell 8. The control mechanism is connected to the drive motor 5 and is used to control the start and stop of the drive motor 5 to realize the automatic opening and closing of the landscape umbrella.

[0039] This embodiment of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella also includes a wireless transmission unit connected to the control mechanism, used to realize remote start and stop control of the drive motor 5, thus fulfilling the remote control function.

[0040] This embodiment of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella also includes a wind speed sensor connected to the control mechanism, used to control the start and stop of the drive motor 5 based on the data collected. In case of strong winds, the landscape umbrella can automatically close to ensure safety.

[0041] This embodiment of the multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella also includes a photosensitive sensor connected to the control mechanism, used to control the start and stop of the drive motor 5 based on the data it collects. This allows for automatic closing at night and automatic opening during the day.

[0042] It should be noted that the control mechanism in this application adopts existing control principles, and only starts and stops the drive motor by receiving signals from the wireless transmission unit, wind speed sensor, photosensor, or timer switch. Its operating procedure itself is prior art. Of course, the control mechanism can also be set inside the supporting column or in other locations.

[0043] This utility model of a multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella utilizes a sliding lifting column and a four-bar linkage mechanism. Under the efficient action of a drive motor and a roller screw mechanism, it achieves synchronous radial opening and closing of the umbrella rib units, converting simple linear motion into radial opening and closing motion of the umbrella ribs. The design is ingenious, the structure is simple, and the power is sufficient, making it ideal for automated control. Furthermore, by combining it with landscape lights, a wireless transmission unit, a wind speed sensor, a photosensor, or a timer switch, it can achieve multifunctional applications and multi-faceted intelligent opening and closing, resulting in a high degree of automation and excellent landscape effect.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes or alterations made by those skilled in the art using the above-disclosed technical content shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella, characterized in that, This includes support columns, mounting columns, and lifting columns, as well as drive mechanisms and umbrella support mechanisms. The support column is set perpendicular to the ground, and the mounting column is fixed to the upper end of the support column, with a mounting plate between the mounting column and the support column. The driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a ball screw transmission mechanism driven by the drive motor. The drive motor is installed at the lower part of the mounting plate, and the ball screw of the ball screw transmission mechanism extends upward through the mounting plate. The lifting column is sleeved inside the mounting column, and its interior is fixedly connected to the slider of the ball screw transmission mechanism. Thus, the lifting column can slide up and down along the mounting column under the action of the drive motor. The umbrella support mechanism includes a first ring, a second ring, a third ring, and multiple sets of umbrella rib units. The first ring is fixed to the upper part of the lifting column and moves up and down with the lifting column. The second and third rings are fixed at intervals to the outer periphery of the mounting column. The outer periphery of the first, second, and third rings is provided with radial connecting plates corresponding to the multiple sets of umbrella rib units. Each set of umbrella rib units includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, and a fourth connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is hinged to a radial connecting plate of the first ring. The other end of the second link is hinged to the middle of the second link, one end of the second link is hinged to a radial connecting plate of the second ring, the other end of the second link is hinged to the end of the third link, the other end of the third link is the outer edge of the umbrella support mechanism, one end of the fourth link is hinged to a radial connecting plate of the third ring, and the other end of the fourth link is hinged to the middle of the third link. Thus, multiple sets of umbrella rib units can synchronously unfold or retract during the up-and-down sliding of the first ring with the lifting column, achieving the opening and closing action of the landscape umbrella.

2. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge point between the first link and the second link is located slightly outside the middle of the second link.

3. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hinge point between the fourth link and the third link is located close to the second link.

4. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a high-strength waterproof and sun-protective umbrella canopy, which is fixed to the outside of the umbrella canopy support mechanism.

5. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor is a low-speed, high-torque motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the ball screw of the ball screw transmission mechanism through a reduction mechanism.

6. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes landscape lighting, which is located at the outer edge of the umbrella support mechanism and / or the top of the lifting column.

7. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The top of the lifting column is provided with a hemispherical shell and a control mechanism disposed inside the hemispherical shell. The control mechanism is connected to the drive motor and is used to control the start and stop of the drive motor to realize the automatic opening and closing of the landscape umbrella.

8. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a wireless transmission unit connected to the control mechanism.

9. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a wind speed sensor connected to the control mechanism.

10. The multifunctional intelligent opening and closing landscape umbrella according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a photosensitive sensor connected to the control mechanism.