Removable device for attaching umbrella ribs to a parasol cover

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for removable attachment of a parasol rib to a parasol canvas, said device comprising: - at least one longitudinal lower female part (1) in the shape of an inverted L having a raised end (1A) relative to its opposite end (1B) of the inverted L, - at least one longitudinal male part (2) cooperating with said lower female part (1), - at least one longitudinal upper part (3) parallel to the longitudinal median axis of said longitudinal lower male part (1), - at least one first rod (4) integrally connecting the raised end (1A) of said lower female part (1) to a first end (3A) of said upper part (3), - said rod (4) allowing said upper part (3) to pivot in a plane parallel to the plane described by the longitudinal median axis of said lower female part (1),- at least one second rod (5) positioned integrally at said end (1B) of said lower female part (1), - said second rod (5) having a head (5A) which is housed in an opening (3C) of said upper part (3), said opening (3C) being of a shape complementary to the shape of said head (5A), said opening (3C) being located at one end (3B) of said upper part (3), said end (3B) being opposite said first end (3A) cooperating with said first rod (4).,

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a removable device for attaching parasol ribs. A parasol rib is each of the flexible metal rods that form the frame of an umbrella or parasol.

[0002] The prior art consists of the following patent documents: TWM379356U, FR1431627, DE227503, CN218105121U, CN215958660U, CN215303539U, CN215125021U, CN212971972U, CN209883251U, CN209628829U, CN209594943U, CN208048210U, KR200488147U, CN207428611U, CN107594795, TWM548471, JP2016059456, CN203735621U. Summary of the invention:

[0003] The present invention is disclosed in the attached set of claims.

[0004] The primary function of the device of the present invention is to easily attach and detach a removable rib-fixing device from a parasol canopy. A rod of the device passes through an eyelet in the parasol canopy to secure the device of the present invention to the parasol canopy. The secondary function of a tab is to suspend accessories.

[0005] The present invention relates to a removable fixing device for a parasol rib to a parasol canopy, comprising: at least one lower longitudinal female part (1) in the shape of an inverted L having a raised end (1A) relative to its opposite end (1B) of the inverted L, at least one longitudinal male part (2) cooperating with said lower female part (1), at least one upper longitudinal part (3) parallel to the longitudinal median axis of said lower male longitudinal part (1), at least one first rod (4) rigidly connecting the raised end (1A) of said lower female part (1) to a first end (3A) of said upper part (3), said rod (4) allowing said upper part (3) to pivot in a plane parallel to the plane described by the longitudinal median axis of said lower female part (1), at least one second rod (5) rigidly positioned at said end (1B) of said lower female part (1),said second rod (5) having a head (5A) fitting into an opening (3C) of said upper part (3), said opening (3C) being of a shape complementary to the shape of said head (5A), , said opening (3C) being located at one end (3B) of said upper piece (3), said end (3B) being opposite said first end (3A) cooperating with said first rod (4).

[0006] Preferably, the upper part (3) is substantially the same length as the lower longitudinal female part (1).

[0007] Preferably, said lower longitudinal female part (1) has a lower tab (6) having a curved end (6A) in the direction of said lower female part (1).

[0008] Preferably, said tab (6) is integral with one end of said lower female piece (1).

[0009] Preferably, said lower female part (1) is hollow.

[0010] Preferably, the male part (2) has a plurality of grooves (2A) and asperities (2B) located at a first end (2B) opposite a second smooth end (2A) for introducing the male part (2) into the lower longitudinal female part (1), said second smooth end (2A) cooperating with the end (1B) of said lower female part (1).

[0011] Preferably, the male part (2) has 4 to 10 grooves (2A) and asperities (2B).

[0012] Preferably, the space between the upper longitudinal piece (3) and the female longitudinal piece (1) is between 2 mm and 15 mm, 3 mm and 14 mm, 4 mm and 13 mm, 5 mm and 12 mm, 6 mm and 11 mm, 7 mm and 10 mm, 8 mm and 9 mm.

[0013] Preferably, the first stem (4) and the second stem (5) have a mushroom shape. Preferably, the upper longitudinal piece (3) has an opening (3C) complementary to the head (5A) of the mushroom, and said upper longitudinal piece (3) is open only on one lateral side of said upper piece (3) for the passage of said head (5A) of the mushroom, said head (5A) being held in a vise by said opening (3C).

[0014] Preferably, the upper longitudinal part (3) is movable relative to the female longitudinal part (1).

[0015] Preferably, the lower longitudinal female part (1) has an opening (1C) complementary to the head (4A) of the mushroom and said lower female part (1) is only open on the upper lateral side of said lower female part (1) for the passage of said head (4A) of the mushroom of the stem (4), said head (4A) being held in a vise by said opening (1C).

[0016] Preferably, the lower longitudinal female part (1) is in the shape of an inverted L and has a first arm comprising the raised end (1A), said first arm being shorter than the second long arm comprising the opposite, longer end (1B) of the inverted L. Preferably, the first arm has a vertical median axis inclined at an angle greater than 90 degrees to the horizontal median axis of the second arm of the lower longitudinal female part (1).

[0017] Preferably, the distance between the first rod (4) and the second rod (5) is between 10 mm and 50 mm, 15 mm and 45 mm, 20 mm and 40 mm, 25 mm and 35 mm, 25 mm and 30 mm.

[0018] To open the clasp, simply rotate the upper piece (3) counterclockwise with a little force to unclip said upper piece from the lower female piece (1).

[0019] Once the piece is open, the canvas eyelet can be inserted into the rod (5) provided for this purpose. Once the canvas eyelet is inserted into the rod (5), the clasp is rotated clockwise until it stops, making sure to hear the click that indicates it is properly closed.

[0020] To remove the device from the canvas: repeat the operation in reverse. Description of the figures :

[0021] There figure 1shows a perspective view of the device of the present invention in the closed position with the movable part being the upper part (3) serving as a clasp when the eyelet of the canvas is taken in the axis of the rod (5), when closing the part a click is heard which keeps the clasp in the closed position. There figure 2 shows a side view of the upper part before cooperation / engagement with the lower female and male parts. There figure 3 shows a top view of the device in the open position with the upper part (3) being movable relative to the female part (1). There figure 4 shows the device of the present invention in the closed position and secured with an eyelet of a parasol canvas.

Claims

1. A removable device for fastening an umbrella rib to an umbrella fabric, said device comprising: - at least one longitudinal lower female part (1) with an inverted L shape, having one end (1A) raised with respect to the opposite end (1B) thereof of the inverted L, - at least one longitudinal male part (2) cooperating with said lower female part (1), - at least one longitudinal upper part (3) parallel to the mean longitudinal axis of said longitudinal lower male part (2), - at least one first rod (4) rigidly connecting the raised end (1A) of said lower female part (1) to the first end (3A) of said upper part (3), - said rod (4) allowing said upper part (3) to pivot in a plane parallel to the plane defined by the mean, longitudinal axis of said lower female part (1), - at least one second rod (5) rigidly positioned at said end (1B) of said lower female part (1), - said second rod (5) having a head (5A) being housed in an opening (3C) of said upper part (3), said opening (3C) having a shape complementary with the shape of said head (5A), said opening (3C) being located at one end (3B) of said upper part (3), said end (3B) being opposite to said first end (3A) cooperating with said first rod (4).

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the upper part (3) is substantially of the same length as the longitudinal lower female part (1).

3. The device according to claim 1 wherein said longitudinal lower female part (1) has a lower tab (6) having an end (6A) curved back in the direction of said lower female part (1).

4. The device according to claim 3, wherein said tab (6) is rigidly fixed to one end of said lower female part (1).

5. The device according to claim 1, in said lower female part (1) is hollow.

6. The device according to claim 1 wherein the male part (2) includes a plurality of grooves (2A) and asperities (2B) located at a first end (2B) opposite a smooth, second end (2A) for introducing the male part (2) into the longitudinal lower female part (1), said smooth, second end (2A) cooperating with the end (1B) of said lower female part (1).

7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the male part (2) includes from 4 to 10 grooves (2A) and asperities (2B).

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the space between the longitudinal upper part (3) and the longitudinal female part (1) is comprised between 2 mm and 15 mm.

9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first rod (4) and the second rod (5) have the shape of a mushroom.

10. The device according to claim 9, wherein the longitudinal upper part (3) includes an opening (3C) complementary with the mushroom head (5A) and said longitudinal upper part (3) is only open on one lateral side of said upper part (3) for the passage of said mushroom head (5A), said head (5A) being clamped by said opening (3C).

11. The device according to claim 1 wherein the longitudinal lower female part (1) includes an opening (1C) complementary with the mushroom head (4A) and said lower female part (1) is only open on the lateral side of said lower female part (1) for the passage of said mushroom head (4A) of the rod (4), said head (4A) being clamped by said opening (1C).

12. The device according to claim 1 wherein the longitudinal lower female part (1) with an inverted L shape, has a first arm including a raised end (1A), said first arm being shorter than the second long arm including the opposite end (1B) of the inverted L.

13. The device according to claim 12, wherein the first arm has a vertical, mean axis inclined at an angle greater than 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal, mean axis of the second arm of the longitudinal lower female part (1).

14. The device according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the first rod (4) and the second rod (5) is comprised between 10 and 50 mm.

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