Runner structure of umbrella and skeleton of the umbrella

The winch structure for umbrellas, with its enhanced hook strength and tool-free attachment/detachment mechanism, addresses the challenges of disassembly and hook durability in existing designs, promoting sustainability and usability.

JP2025089507APending Publication Date: 2025-06-12謝 益河 +1
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Application Number
JP2025052509
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2025-06-12

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Technical Problem

Existing umbrella designs are difficult to disassemble without tools, leading to resource waste and environmental pollution, and their reel structures are prone to hook damage during use.

Method used

A winch structure for umbrellas featuring a winch body with hooks and a crimping part that enhances structural strength, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of umbrella ribs without tools, and a robust design to prevent hook damage.

Benefits of technology

Enables easy tool-free assembly and disassembly of umbrella parts, reducing waste and environmental impact, while providing a robust structure that minimizes hook damage during use.

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Abstract

To provide a runner structure and a skeleton of an umbrella which make it easy to attach and detach an umbrella runner with bare hands without using any device, the structure of the umbrella runner being comparatively strong.SOLUTION: A runner structure of an umbrella with a runner body 1 is provided with a plurality of hooks 12 for connecting to umbrella skeleton connection components 31 and 41, in the periphery of the runner body 1. A crimp component 13 for enhancing the structure strength of the hooks 12 is pressed to the runner body 1, and the runner body 1 comprises a convex tube 14 in the same direction as the hook grooves of the hooks 12. The crimp component 13 and the convex tube 14 are connected removably and the crimp component 13 is made to cover outer surfaces of the hooks 12 therewith.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of umbrella parts, and particularly to the reel structure of an umbrella and its umbrella framework.

Background Art

[0002] An umbrella generally consists of a plurality of parts such as an umbrella cloth, umbrella ribs, an upper reel, a lower reel, a middle rod, and a handle. The upper reel is fixed to the upper end of the middle rod in the umbrella by a fastener, and the handle is connected to the lower end of the middle rod in the umbrella by an adhesive. The umbrella ribs are removably connected to the upper reel and the lower reel respectively, and the umbrella cloth is provided on the umbrella ribs. An umbrella with such a structure is very difficult to disassemble without tools, and the umbrella itself has to be discarded. In fact, many of the umbrella parts are made of reusable materials such as plastic. Discarding them not only wastes resources but also pollutes the environment.

[0003] The frame support structure of an umbrella or tent disclosed in Chinese Patent CN204048404U consists of a support body and a frame. At least one connecting part is provided around the support body, and a connecting device is provided at the top end of the frame. The connecting device and the connecting part are pivotally installed. Among them, in the disclosed embodiment, the connecting part is a hook, a hook hole is provided in the connecting device, and the hook hole can rotate up and down with respect to the hook by being hooked on the hook. This type of frame support structure has the convenience of being easy to assemble and disassemble, but this hook frame support structure has a risk that the hook may be torn off during use.

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Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks, the present invention aims to provide a winch structure for an umbrella that can attach and detach the umbrella ribs to and from the winch without using tools, and has a relatively robust winch structure.

[0006] The present invention further aims to provide a framework for an umbrella having the above-mentioned winch structure.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] As a technical solution, the present invention provides a winch structure for an umbrella including a winch body. A plurality of hooks for connecting umbrella rib connecting parts are provided on the peripheral part of the winch body, a crimping part for enhancing the structural strength of the hooks is pressed against the winch body, the winch body includes a convex cylindrical part in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook, the crimping part and the convex cylindrical part are removably connected, and the crimping part is covered on the outer surface of the hook.

[0008] To improve the present invention, a step facing inward is provided on the outer surface of the hook, and the crimping part is covered on the step.

[0009] To improve the present invention, the crimping part is in a sheet shape or a cylindrical shape.

[0010] To improve the present invention, the crimping part and the convex cylindrical part are fastened or screw-connected.

[0011] To improve the present invention, the winch body is at least one of an upper winch body and a lower winch body.

[0012] The umbrella framework provided by the present invention includes a central rod, an upper pulley and a lower pulley provided on the central rod, a main rib and a receiving rib. The upper end of the main rib is connected to the upper pulley, one end of the receiving rib is connected to the middle part of the main rib, and the other end of the receiving rib is connected to the lower pulley. At least one of the upper pulley and the lower pulley includes a pulley body provided with a plurality of hooks for connecting to umbrella rib connecting components. A plurality of hooks for connecting to umbrella rib connecting components are provided on the peripheral part of the pulley body, a pressing component for enhancing the structural strength of the hook is pressed against the pulley body, the pulley body includes a convex cylindrical part in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook, the pressing component and the convex cylindrical part are removably connected, and the pressing component is covered on the outer surface of the hook.

[0013] To improve the present invention, the main rib intermediate connecting component includes a main rib intermediate connecting component body through which the main rib can penetrate and a receiving rib connecting component connected to the receiving rib. A protruding part protruding to one side is provided on the surface of the main rib intermediate connecting component body, and a through hole is provided in the protruding part. The receiving rib connecting component includes a receiving rib connecting end part for connecting to the receiving rib and a protruding part connecting end part for connecting to the protruding part. The protruding part connecting end part includes a first protruding part connecting piece and a second protruding part connecting piece separated by a predetermined interval. First bosses and second bosses are respectively provided on the inner surfaces of the first protruding part connecting piece and the second protruding part connecting piece, and the first bosses and the second bosses are inserted into the through hole.

[0014] To improve the present invention, a first inclined surface part and a second inclined surface part are respectively provided on the first boss and the second boss. A second inclined surface part is provided on the protruding part.

[0015] To improve the present invention, the main rib connecting component includes a main rib connecting component body for connecting to the upper end of the main rib and a first shackle connected to the hook of the upper pulley.

[0016] To improve the present invention, the receiving rib connecting component includes a receiving rib connecting component body for connecting to the lower end of the receiving rib and a second shackle connected to the hook of the lower pulley.

[0017] To improve the present invention, the present invention further comprises a tip, and the tip comprises a tip body for connecting to the lower end of the parent bone, and a tip outer body removably connected to the tip body. A connecting column is provided at the lower end of the tip body, and a pair of hooks and at least one positioning groove are provided on the connecting column. On the inner wall of the connecting hole in the tip outer body, a locking position adapted to the hook and a convex portion adapted to the positioning groove are provided.

Advantages of the Invention

[0018] In the present invention, a crimping component for enhancing the structural strength of the hook is provided on the spool body. The spool body comprises a convex cylindrical portion in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook. The crimping component and the convex cylindrical portion are removably connected. A convex ring is provided on one side of the crimping component facing the hook. By adopting a structure in which the convex ring is covered on the outer surface of the hook, the umbrella spool can be attached and detached without using tools, and the structure of the umbrella spool can be relatively robust.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0020] The present invention will be described in more detail below in combination with the drawings.

[0021] Refer to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of a spool structure of an umbrella that can be easily attached and detached by hand. This embodiment is suitable for use when using a spool, and includes a spool body 1 in a circular umbrella. A perforation 11 through which the middle rod of the umbrella can pass is provided at the center of the spool body 1 of the umbrella, and a plurality of hooks 12 for connecting to the umbrella rib connecting device are provided around the spool body 1 of the umbrella. A crimping part 13 for enhancing the structural strength of the hook 12 is provided on the spool body 1 of the umbrella. The spool body 1 of the umbrella has a convex cylindrical part 14 in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook 12, and the crimping part 13 and the convex cylindrical part 14 are removably connected. In this embodiment, the removable connection is engagement. A convex ring 131 is provided on one side of the crimping part 13 facing the hook 12, and the convex ring 131 is put on the outer surface of the hook 12 (see FIG. 2). When in use, with the hook 12 facing upward and the sheet-like crimping part 13 pressed against the hook 12, the parent rib connecting part 31 (shown in FIG. 7) is positioned within the hook 12, and since the convex ring 131 is put on the outer surface of the hook 12, it is possible to prevent the hook 12 from being pulled away due to strong winds or the like during use, and the structure of the hook 12 can be strengthened. A stone projection 6 for crimping the upper end of the umbrella surface is provided on the crimping part 13, and the stone projection 6 is screw-connected to the male thread 141 on the outer surface of the convex cylindrical part 14 by a female thread 61 (see FIG. 2).

[0022] A step 121 facing inward is provided on the outer surface of the hook 12 so that the outer surface of the hook 12 and the outer surface of the crimping part 13 become the same arc surface when the crimping part 13 covers the hook 12, and the convex ring 131 is put on the step 121.

[0023] Refer to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIGS. 4 to 6 show Example 2 in the reel structure of an umbrella that can be easily attached and detached by hand. This example is suitable for use with a reel and includes a reel body 1 in a circular umbrella. A perforation 11 through which the center pole of the umbrella can pass is provided at the center of the reel body 1 of the umbrella. A plurality of hooks 12 for connecting to the umbrella rib connecting device are provided around the reel body 1 of the umbrella. A crimping part 13 for enhancing the structural strength of the hook 12 is provided on the reel body 1 of the umbrella. The reel body 1 of the umbrella includes a convex cylindrical part 14 in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook 12. The crimping part 13 and the convex cylindrical part 14 are removably connected. In this example, the removable connection is a screw connection by a male screw 141. A convex ring 131 is provided on one side of the crimping part 13 facing the hook 12 (shown in FIG. 5), and the convex ring 131 is put on the outer surface of the hook 12. When in use, with the hook 12 facing downward and the cylindrical crimping part 13 pressed against the hook 12, the rib connecting part 41 (shown in FIG. 7) is positioned within the hook 12. Since the convex ring 131 is put on the outer surface of the hook 12, it is possible to prevent the hook 12 from being pulled away due to strong wind or the like during use, and the structure of the hook 12 can be strengthened.

[0024] A step 121 facing inward is provided on the outer surface of the hook 12 so that when the crimping part 13 covers the hook 12, the outer surface of the hook 12 and the outer surface of the crimping part 13 form the same arc surface. The convex ring 131 is put on the step 121.

[0025] The present invention further provides a framework of an umbrella that can be easily attached and detached by hand and includes the above-described reel structure of the umbrella.

[0026] Refer to FIGS. 7 to 9. The umbrella framework that can be easily attached and detached by hand provided by the present invention consists of an umbrella middle rod 2, an umbrella pulley structure provided on the umbrella middle rod 2 and used as an upper pulley and a lower pulley, a main rib 3, and a receiving rib 4. The upper end of the main rib 3 is connected to the upper pulley by a main rib connecting component 31. One end of the receiving rib 4 is connected to the middle part of the main rib 3 by a main rib middle connecting component 32. The other end of the receiving rib 4 is connected to the lower pulley by a first receiving rib connecting component 41. The umbrella pulley structure includes a pulley body 1 in a circular umbrella. A perforation 11 that can penetrate the umbrella middle rod is provided at the center of the umbrella pulley body 1. A plurality of hooks 12 for connecting the main rib connecting component 31 are provided around the umbrella pulley body 1. A crimping component 13 for enhancing the structural strength of the hook 12 is provided on the umbrella pulley body 1. The umbrella pulley body 1 includes a convex cylindrical part 14 in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook 12. The crimping component 13 and the convex cylindrical part 14 are removably connected. A convex ring 131 is provided on one side of the crimping component 13 facing the hook 12. The convex ring 131 is covered on the outer surface of the hook 12 (refer to FIGS. 1 to 6).

[0027] Preferably, the main rib connecting component 31 includes a main rib connecting component body 311 for connecting to the upper end of the main rib and a first shackle 312 connected to the hook 12 of the upper pulley.

[0028] Preferably, the receiving rib connecting component 41 includes a receiving rib connecting component body 411 for connecting to the lower end of the receiving rib and a second shackle 412 connected to the hook 12 of the lower pulley.

[0029] In this embodiment, in the umbrella pulley structure, the crimping component 13 adopted when using the upper pulley is sheet-shaped, and a stone projection 6 is provided on the sheet-shaped crimping component 13. Naturally, it is also possible to improve the structure by integrating the crimping component 13 and the stone projection 6.

[0030] Refer to Fig. 8. The parent bone intermediate connecting component 32 includes a parent bone intermediate connecting component main body 321 through which the parent bone 3 can penetrate, and a second receiving bone connecting component 322 connected to the receiving bone 4. On the surface of the parent bone intermediate connecting component main body 321, a protrusion 3211 protruding to one side is provided, and a through hole 3212 is provided in the protrusion 3211. The second receiving bone connecting component 322 includes a receiving bone connecting end portion 3221 for connecting to the receiving bone, and a protrusion connecting end portion 3222 for connecting to the protrusion 3211. The protrusion connecting end portion 3222 includes a first protrusion connecting piece 32221 and a second protrusion connecting piece 32222 spaced apart by a predetermined interval. On the inner side surfaces of the first protrusion connecting piece 32221 and the second protrusion connecting piece 32222, a first boss 322211 and a second boss 32221 are respectively provided. The first boss 322211 and the second boss 322221 are inserted into the through hole 3212.

[0031] The first boss 322211 and the second boss 322221 are respectively provided with a first inclined surface portion 3222111 and a second inclined surface portion 3222211. It is preferable that the protrusion 3211 is provided with a second inclined surface portion 32111.

[0032] Refer to Fig. 9. The present invention further includes a tip 5. The tip 5 includes a tip main body 51 for connecting to the lower end of the parent bone, and a tip outer main body 52 removably connected to the tip main body 51. At the lower end of the tip main body 51, a connecting column 511 is provided. On the connecting column 511, a pair of hooks 5111 and at least one positioning groove 5112 are provided. On the inner wall of the connecting hole in the tip outer main body 52, a locking position adapted to the hook 5111 and a convex portion (not shown) adapted to the positioning groove 5112 are provided. The positioning groove 5112 and the convex portion are provided to prevent the tip main body 51 and the tip outer main body 52 from rotating relative to each other. In this structure, the tip 5 will not come off even in strong winds. The plastic tip 5 is relatively firmly joined by the ductility of the plastic, and the tip 5 can be attached and detached by hand without using an adhesive.

[0033] The above description is only an example of the present invention and does not limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or equivalent process variations using the specification and drawings of the present invention, when directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, shall fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0034] 1 Turntable body of the umbrella 11 Perforation 12 Hook 121 Step 13 Crimping part 131 Convex ring 14 Convex cylindrical part 141 Male thread 2 Middle rod of the umbrella 3 Main rib 31 Main rib connecting part 311 Main rib connecting part body 312 First shackle 32 Main rib intermediate connecting part 321 Main rib intermediate connecting part body 3211 Protrusion 3212 Through hole 32111 Second inclined surface 322 Second receiving rib connecting part 3221 Receiving rib connecting end 3222 Protrusion connecting end 32221 First protrusion connecting piece 322211 First boss 3222111 First inclined surface 32222 Second protrusion connecting piece 322221 Second boss 3222211 Second inclined surface 4 Receiving rib 41 First receiving rib connecting part 411 Receiving rib connecting part body 412 Second shackle 5 Tip 51 Tip body 511 Connecting column 5111 Hook 5112 Positioning groove 52 Outer body of the dew tip 6 Stone projection 61 Female thread

Claims

1. A potter's wheel structure for an umbrella having a potter's wheel main body, A plurality of hooks are provided on the periphery of the wheel body for connecting to the umbrella bone connecting parts, A crimping part is pressed against the wheel body to increase the structural strength of the hook, The potter's wheel body has a convex cylindrical portion in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook, The crimping part and the protruding tube portion are removably connected to each other, An umbrella wheel structure, characterized in that the crimping part is placed over the outer surface of the hook.

2. The umbrella wheel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that an inward-facing step is provided on the outer surface of the hook, and the crimping part is placed over the step.

3. The umbrella wheel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the crimping part is strip-shaped or tubular-shaped.

4. The umbrella wheel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the crimping part and the convex tubular part are engaged or screw-connected.

5. The umbrella wheel structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the wheel body is at least one of an upper wheel body and a lower wheel body.

6. An umbrella frame comprising an umbrella wheel structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. An umbrella frame having a center pole, a top and bottom rollers provided on the center pole, a rib and a support rib, The upper end of the rib is connected to the upper turntable, one end of the rib is connected to the middle of the rib, and the other end of the rib is connected to the lower turntable; At least one of the upper and lower wheels has a wheel body provided with a plurality of hooks for connecting to the umbrella bone connecting parts; A crimping part is pressed against the wheel body to increase the structural strength of the hook, The potter's wheel body has a convex cylindrical portion in the same direction as the hook groove of the hook, The crimping part and the protruding tube portion are removably connected to each other, An umbrella frame characterized in that the crimping part is placed over the outer surface of the hook.

8. One end of the rib is connected to the middle part of the rib by a rib intermediate connecting part; The rib intermediate connection part includes a rib intermediate connection part body through which the rib passes, and a rib connection part connected to the rib, A protrusion is provided on one side of the surface of the rib intermediate connecting part body, The protrusion is provided with a through hole, The bone joint component includes a bone joint end portion for jointing with the bone and a protrusion joint end portion for jointing with the protrusion, The protrusion connecting end portion includes a first protrusion connecting piece and a second protrusion connecting piece spaced apart by a predetermined distance, A first boss and a second boss are provided on inner surfaces of the first protrusion connecting piece and the second protrusion connecting piece, respectively; The umbrella frame according to claim 7, wherein the first boss and the second boss are inserted into the through-hole.

9. The upper end of the rib is connected to the wheel body of the upper wheel by a rib connecting part, The umbrella frame according to claim 7 or claim 8, characterized in that the rib connecting part comprises a rib connecting part body for connecting to the upper end of the rib, and a first shackle for connecting to the hook of the wheel body.

10. In addition, it is equipped with a dew tip, The tip includes a tip body for connecting to a lower end of the rib, and a tip outer body detachably connected to the tip body, A connecting pillar is provided at the lower end of the tip body, The connecting rod is provided with a pair of hooks and at least one positioning groove; The umbrella frame of claim 7 or claim 8, characterized in that the inner wall of the connecting hole of the tip outer body is provided with a locking position that fits the hook and a protrusion that fits the positioning groove.

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