Replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly for an umbrella
The replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly addresses the issue of unsightly screw mounts and limited ornament replacement by using concealed screws and threaded connections, resulting in a more aesthetic and versatile socket structure.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing umbrellas have unsightly screw mounting holes and lack the ability to easily replace ornaments on their socket structures.
A replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly featuring a lower socket cover, socket support, and lower socket base ornament, with concealed screws and threaded connections for easy replacement of ornaments.
The solution provides a more aesthetically pleasing and functional socket assembly that allows quick and easy replacement of ornaments, enhancing the appearance and versatility of the umbrella.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly for an umbrella Technical field of the invention
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of outdoor umbrellas or parasols and concerns a socket structure, in particular a replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly for an umbrella or parasol. In this description, the term "umbrella" will be used hereafter to refer interchangeably to an umbrella or parasol. Background of the invention
[0002] As outdoor recreational equipment, umbrellas are widely used in squares, beaches, parks, courtyards, and other recreational areas to protect people from the sun, wind, and rain. An umbrella typically consists of a socket, a central column, ribs or shafts, and a piece of fabric. The socket is a key component configured to connect the shafts and to open or close the fabric. Existing umbrellas have a variety of socket assembly structures, but most consist of connecting upper and lower plastic components with screws, which is unsightly due to the exposed screw mounting holes. Furthermore, one ornament cannot be replaced with another ornament of the same condition.
[0003] It is therefore necessary to design a new socket structure that is aesthetically pleasing and also easy to replace with various types of ornaments. Summary
[0004] A technical problem to be solved in the present invention is to provide a replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly for an umbrella whose structure is simple and satisfactory and whose replacement is easy and quick.
[0005] This technical problem is solved by a replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly for an umbrella, the umbrella comprising a central column and a plurality of ribs, each having an end; the umbrella socket assembly comprising:
[0006] a lower socket cover;
[0007] a socket support disposed below the lower socket cover; and
[0008] a lower socket base ornament disposed below the socket support;
[0009] the lower socket cover has a plurality of recesses to receive the end of each rod, the lower socket cover has a circular hole in the center of the lower socket cover to receive the middle column;
[0010] a connecting sleeve having a lower end extending downwards from the circular hole, and the connecting sleeve has a plurality of external threads on a lower end of the connecting sleeve;
[0011] the socket support has a ring shape adapted to a bottom of the lower socket cover, the socket support has a central hole for the passage of the connecting sleeve, the socket support is connected to the bottom surface of the lower socket cover surrounding the connecting sleeve;
[0012] The lower socket base ornament has a tapped hole that fits into the external threads on the connecting sleeve,
[0013] The lower socket base ornament is threaded onto the lower socket cover so that the lower socket base ornament is connected to the lower socket cover in a detachable manner.
[0014] Optionally, the lower socket base ornament has a conical shape having a large upper end and a small lower end; the lower socket base ornament has a through hole in the center of the lower socket base ornament; a guide cylinder for receiving the middle column is connected to the lower socket base ornament; the guide cylinder has a plurality of internal threads on an internal wall at an upper end of the guide cylinder that are adapted to the external threads of the connecting sleeve of the lower socket cover; and the connecting sleeve of the upper socket cover is threaded into the lower socket base ornament after passing through the central hole of the socket support.
[0015] Optionally, an outer edge of the socket support corresponding to the recesses of the lower socket cover has a plurality of recessed parts, and the two sides of each recessed part have a plurality of positioning elements inserted into the lower socket cover.
[0016] Optionally, the lower socket cover has a plurality of downward-facing stop flanges at a lower edge of the lower socket cover, and an outside diameter of the socket support is adapted to an inside diameter of the stop flanges; the socket support has a plurality of connecting holes arranged on the circumference and at intervals; the lower socket cover has a plurality of connecting bars corresponding to the connecting holes at the lower end of the lower socket cover, and the socket support and the lower socket cover are closed with each other and fixedly connected by screws.
[0017] Optionally, the lower socket base ornament has an outside diameter that is adapted to that of the lower socket cover; the lower socket base ornament has a plurality of annular grooves corresponding to the stop flanges of the lower socket cover at an upper edge of the lower socket base ornament; when the lower socket base ornament is threaded onto the lower socket cover, the stop flanges of the lower socket cover fit into the annular grooves of the lower socket base ornament.
[0018] Finally, optionally, the socket support is made of metal, and the lower socket base ornament is made of plastic.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages. The socket support is a bearing carrier that serves as the lower socket base for traditional sockets, and the lower socket base ornament does not need to be reinforced and can be replaced as required. The screws connecting the socket support and the lower socket cover are concealed, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing and satisfactory appearance. The lower socket base ornament is connected to the lower socket by a plurality of internal threads for easy replacement. According to the present invention, the socket has a simple and satisfactory structure and allows for quick and easy replacement of the lower socket base ornament, and can meet the replacement requirements for various types of external parts. Brief description of the drawings
[0020] [Fig. 1] The [Fig. 1] is a perspective view of an umbrella socket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] [Fig.2] The [Fig.2] is a longitudinal sectional view of the [Fig.1];
[0022] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a view of [Fig.2] when the components are separated. along the median column 5;
[0023] [Fig.4] The [Fig.4] is an exploded view of the socket assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention. Description of the implementation methods
[0024] The present invention will be described in more detail by embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Figures 1 to 4 show a preferred embodiment of a replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly for an umbrella according to the present invention. The umbrella comprises a central column 5 and a plurality of ribs 4, each having an end. The replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly comprises a lower socket cover 1, a socket support 2, and a lower socket base ornament 3. The lower socket cover 1 has A plurality of recesses 11 for receiving the end of each stem 4; the lower socket cover 1 has a circular hole 16 in the center of the lower socket cover 1 for receiving the middle column 5; a connecting sleeve 15 fitted and connected to the lower socket base ornament 3 having a lower end extending downwards from the circular hole 16, and the connecting sleeve 15 has a plurality of external threads 12 on a lower end of the connecting sleeve 15. The socket support 2 has a ring shape fitted to a bottom of the lower socket cover 1 and is connected to the bottom surface of the lower socket cover 1. The socket support 2 is made of metal, and is a bearing holder that serves as the lower socket base of traditional sockets.The socket support 2 has a central hole 24 for the passage of the connecting sleeve 15, and an outer edge of the socket support 2 corresponding to the recesses 11 of the lower socket cover 1 has a plurality of recessed parts 21, and the two sides of each recessed part 21 have a plurality of positioning elements 22 inserted into the lower socket cover 1.The lower socket cover 1 has a plurality of downward-facing stop flanges 14 at a lower edge of the lower socket cover 1, and an outside diameter of the socket support 2 is adapted to an inside diameter of the stop flanges 14; the socket support 2 has a plurality of connecting holes 23 arranged around its circumference at intervals; the lower socket cover 1 has a plurality of connecting bars 13 corresponding to the connecting holes 23 at the lower end of the lower socket cover 1, and the socket support 2 and the lower socket cover 1 are closed to each other and fixedly connected by screws.
[0026] The lower socket base ornament 3 is an ornament which is made of plastic, disposed below the socket support 2, and threaded onto the lower socket cover 1 so that the lower socket base ornament 3 is connected to the lower socket cover 1 in a detachable manner.The lower socket base ornament 3 has a conical shape having a large upper end and a small lower end; the lower socket base ornament 3 has a through hole 31 in the center of the lower socket base ornament 3; a guide cylinder 34 for receiving the middle column 5 is connected to the lower socket base ornament 3; the guide cylinder 34 has a plurality of internal threads 32 on an internal wall at an upper end of the guide cylinder 34 which are adapted to the external threads 12 of the connecting sleeve 15 of the lower socket cover 1; and the connecting sleeve 15 of the upper socket cover 1 is threaded into the lower socket base ornament 3 after passing through the central hole 24 of the socket support 2. The lower socket base ornament 3 has an outside diameter which is adapted to receive that of the lower socket cover 1; . the lower socket base ornament 3 has a plurality of annular grooves 33 corresponding to the stop flanges 14 of the lower socket cover 1 at an upper edge of the lower socket base ornament 3; when the lower socket base ornament 3 is threaded onto the lower socket cover 1, the stop flanges 14 of the lower socket cover 1 fit into the annular grooves 33 of the lower socket base ornament 3.
[0027] The socket is assembled by the following steps.
[0028] The lower socket cover 1 and the socket support 2 are directly assembled and then secured with screws after assembly, with the screws concealed within the socket. The lower socket base ornament 3 is correctly screwed into the lower socket cover 1 and connected to it by threading. The lower socket base ornament 3 is replaceable.
[0029] In this embodiment, the lower socket assembly is connected to a frame by placing the lower socket cover 1 in position, inserting the rods 4 into the lower socket cover 1, covering the socket support 2 onto the lower socket cover 1 after all the rods 4 have been inserted, and tightening the screws. In this case, the frame can be unfolded and folded normally. The lower socket base decoration 3 is directly connected to the lower socket cover 1 by threading.
[0030] In this embodiment, the screws are concealed in the socket, and the lower socket base ornament 3 can be easily replaced, which can meet the requirements for replacing various types of external parts, and make the structure more aesthetic.
[0031] The preceding description relates to an embodiment represented by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings.
Claims
1. Demands Replaceable rotating umbrella socket assembly for an umbrella, the umbrella comprising a central column (5) and a plurality of stalks (4) each having an end; the umbrella socket assembly comprising: a lower socket cover (1); a socket support (2) disposed below the lower socket cover (1); and a lower socket base ornament (3) arranged below the socket support (2); in which the lower socket cover (1) has a plurality of recesses (11) to receive the end of each rod, the lower socket cover (1) has a circular hole (16) in the center of the lower socket cover (1) to receive the middle column (5); it includes a connecting sleeve (15) having a lower end extending downwards from the circular hole (16), and the connecting sleeve (15) has a plurality of external threads (12) on a lower end of the connecting sleeve (15); The socket support (2) has a ring shape adapted to the bottom of the lower socket cover (1); the socket support (2) has a central hole (24) for the passage of the connecting sleeve (15); the socket support (2) is connected to the bottom surface of the lower socket cover (1) surrounding the connecting sleeve (15); the lower socket base ornament (3) has a tapped hole adapting to the external threads (12) on the connecting sleeve (15); the lower socket base ornament (3) is threaded onto the lower socket cover (1) so that the lower socket base ornament (3) is connected to the lower socket cover (1) in a detachable manner. the lower socket base ornament (3) has a conical shape with a large upper end and a small lower end, the lower socket base ornament (3) has a through hole in the center of the lower socket base ornament (3) a guide cylinder for receiving the middle column (5) is connected to the lower socket base ornament (3); The guide cylinder has a plurality of internal threads on an inner wall at an upper end of the guide cylinder which are adapted to the external threads (12) of the connection sleeve (15) of the lower socket cover (1); the connecting sleeve (15) of the upper socket cover is threaded into the lower socket base ornament (3) after passing through the central hole (24) of the socket support (2), and an outer edge of the socket support (2) corresponding to the recesses (11) of the lower socket cover (1) has a plurality of recessed parts (21), and both sides of each recessed part have a plurality of positioning elements inserted into the lower socket cover (1), the umbrella socket assembly being characterized in that the lower socket cover (1) has a plurality of downward-facing stop flanges at a lower edge of the lower socket cover (1), and an outer diameter of the socket support (2) is adapted to an inner diameter of the stop flanges;the socket support (2) has a plurality of connecting holes (23) arranged around the circumference and at intervals; the lower socket cover (1) has a plurality of connecting bars (13) corresponding to the connecting holes (23) at the lower end of the lower socket cover (1), and the socket support (2) and the lower socket cover (1) are closed with each other and fixedly connected by the screws.
2. Umbrella socket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower socket base ornament (3) has an outside diameter that is adapted to that of the lower socket cover (1); the lower socket base ornament (3) has a plurality of annular grooves (33) corresponding to the stop flanges of the lower socket cover (1) at an upper edge of the lower socket base ornament (3); when the lower socket base ornament (3) is threaded onto the lower socket cover (1), the stop flanges of the lower socket cover (1) fit into the annular grooves (33) of the lower socket base ornament (3).
3. Umbrella socket assembly according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the socket support (2) is made of metal, and the lower socket base ornament (3) is made of plastic.