Umbrella grip structure

The umbrella grip structure with an inverted U-shaped hook and spring mechanism simplifies hanging and ensures secure locking, addressing the issues of instability and complexity in existing designs.

JP3254636UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13SHAOXING TRAVELER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2025004172U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-02
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-02

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Technical Problem

Existing umbrella grip structures are either difficult to hang or prone to falling when hung, and the operation to hang them is complicated, affecting user experience.

Method used

A grip structure featuring an inverted U-shaped hook with a hinge and engagement mechanism, including an engaging block and connecting block, facilitated by a spring mechanism and guide surfaces, allowing easy hanging and secure locking with a 'click' sound.

Benefits of technology

Enables easy and stable hanging of umbrellas with a secure locking mechanism, enhancing user convenience and safety by preventing accidental opening.

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Abstract

To provide a grip structure for an umbrella that allows convenient hanging of an umbrella, is easy to operate, and provides an intuitive and efficient user experience. [Solution] The umbrella grip structure comprises a grip body 1 and an inverted U-shaped hook 2, the lower end of which is connected to the grip body by a hinge structure and the lower end of which is connected to the grip body by an engagement structure. The engagement structure includes an engagement block 3 and a connection block 4, the connection block is slidably connected to the grip body, and the engagement block is fixed to the lower end surface of one side of the inverted U-shaped hook.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of umbrella grips, and more particularly to umbrella grip structures. [Background technology]

[0002] Umbrellas, also known as parasols or dual-use umbrellas, are a daily necessity for people to use their umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun or rain. They mainly consist of a cover, a frame, and a handle, and are made of materials including polyester, PG cloth, nylon, and transparent plastic. The bottom of the handle usually has a grip structure for convenient use in people's daily lives.

[0003] Existing grip structures on the market are usually cylindrical or hook-shaped, with cylindrical grips being difficult to hang and hook-shaped grips being prone to falling when hanging and very unstable. To solve the above problems, Chinese patent application number 202222959644.6 provides an umbrella grip head structure, comprising a grip and a gasket, the gasket being fixed to the outer wall of the grip, an unfolding member attached to the bottom end of the grip, and a connecting member attached to the top end of the grip, the connecting member being used to connect the umbrella and the grip, and the unfolding member being used to open the bottom end of the grip and to hang it. Using the unfolding member separates the bottom end of the grip, enabling the grip to be hung in a position without a hook.

[0004] Although the above invention solves the problem that cylindrical and hook-shaped umbrellas are difficult to hang, hanging an umbrella by operating the above-mentioned deployment member is a complicated operation, takes time, and affects the user's experience of feeling rushed. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a grip structure for an umbrella, and the technical solutions used in the present invention are as follows: [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A grip structure for an umbrella, The grip body and an inverted U-shaped hook, the lower end of which is connected to the grip body by a hinge structure on one side and the lower end of which is connected to the grip body by an engagement structure on the other side; The engaging structure includes an engaging block and a connecting block, the connecting block being slidably connected to the grip body, and the engaging block being fixed to the lower end surface of one side of the inverted U-shaped hook.

[0007] Furthermore, an attachment groove is opened at the upper end of the grip body, an attachment plate is fixed to the grip body, a first groove is opened at one end of the attachment plate, the first groove is connected to the attachment groove, a second groove is opened in the inner wall of the first groove, and the second groove is connected to the first groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the engaging block is installed in an L-shape, the vertical segment of the engaging block is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of one side of the inverted U-shaped hook, and a first guide surface is provided at the lower part of the end surface of the horizontal segment of the engaging block.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting block includes a first connecting segment and a second connecting segment, the second connecting segment is installed in an inverted L shape, the horizontal segment of the second connecting segment is located above the horizontal segment of the engaging block, a second guide surface is provided on the upper part of the end face of the second connecting segment facing the horizontal segment, and the vertical segment of the second connecting segment is fixedly connected to the first connecting segment.

[0010] Furthermore, the first connecting segment includes an X-axis segment and a Y-axis segment, the X-axis segment being slidably connected to the bottom wall of the first groove, and the Y-axis segment being located outside the grip body.

[0011] Furthermore, a spring is fixedly provided in the second groove, and the other end of the spring extends from the second groove and is fixedly connected to the end face of the first connecting segment on the X-axis direction segment side.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer end face of the Y-axis direction segment of the first connecting segment is an arcuate surface.

[0013] Furthermore, limit protrusions are fixed on both end surfaces of the X-axis segment, and limit strips are fixed on the bottom wall of the first groove.

[0014] Furthermore, a switch button is provided on the outer periphery of the grip body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are: by installing the engaging structure and pressing the connecting block of the engaging structure, and then canceling the limit of the engaging block by the connecting block, the inverted U-shaped hook can be opened from one side, forming a hanging entrance, and the umbrella can be easily hung; by pressing down the open side of the inverted U-shaped hook, when a "click" sound is heard, the engaging block will be engaged into the connecting block, and the inverted U-shaped hook will be locked, forming a closed ring in the locked state, effectively preventing accidental opening due to external force and enhancing the stability of the hanging; this setting is convenient for hanging, easy to operate, and provides an intuitive and efficient user experience. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective structural diagram of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a part of the perspective structure of the present invention (the inverted U-shaped hook is omitted). [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a portion of the structure of the present invention (the inverted U-shaped hook and engagement structure are omitted). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] In order to clarify the implementation objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and the following embodiments, so that the public can better understand how to implement the present invention.

[0018] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, this umbrella grip structure comprises a grip body 1 and an inverted U-shaped hook 2, the lower end of which is connected to the grip body 1 by a hinge structure and the lower end of which is connected to the grip body 1 by an engagement structure, the engagement structure including an engagement block 3 and a connection block 4, the connection block 4 being slidably connected to the grip body 1, and the engagement block 3 being fixed to the lower end surface of one side of the inverted U-shaped hook 2. By installing the engaging structure and pressing the connecting block 4 of the engaging structure, the connecting block 4 cancels the limit of the engaging block 3, the inverted U-shaped hook 2 can be opened from one side to form a hanging entrance, allowing the umbrella to be easily hung. By pressing down the open side of the inverted U-shaped hook and hearing a "click", the engaging block 3 will be engaged into the connecting block 4, and the inverted U-shaped hook 2 will be locked, forming a closed ring in the locked state, effectively preventing accidental opening due to external force and enhancing the stability of the hanging. This configuration is convenient for hanging, easy to operate, and provides an intuitive and efficient user experience.

[0019] In addition, a mounting groove 5 is opened at the upper end of the grip body 1, and the mounting groove 5 is used to store the connection block 4. A mounting plate 6 is fixed to the grip body 1, and a first groove 7 is opened at one end of the mounting plate 6, and the first groove 7 is connected to the mounting groove 5. A second groove 8 is opened on the inner wall of the first groove 7, and the second groove 8 is connected to the first groove 7.

[0020] The engaging block 3 is installed in an L-shape, and the vertical segment of the engaging block 3 is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of one side of the inverted U-shaped hook 2, and a first guide surface 9 is provided at the bottom of the end surface of the horizontal segment of the engaging block 3.

[0021] Furthermore, the connecting block 4 includes a first connecting segment 10 and a second connecting segment 11, the second connecting segment 11 is installed in an inverted L-shape, the horizontal segment of the second connecting segment 11 is located above the horizontal segment of the engaging block 3, a second guide surface 12 is provided on the upper part of the end face of the second connecting segment 11 on the horizontal segment side, the vertical segment of the second connecting segment 11 is fixedly connected to the first connecting segment 10, and when the L-shaped engaging block 3 is rotated 180 degrees around a point on its horizontal segment, the inverted L-shaped installation state of the second connecting segment 11 can be realized.

[0022] When the inverted U-shaped hook 2 is in a locked state, the first guide surface 9 and the second guide surface 12 are parallel to each other, and the second guide surface 12 is located above the first guide surface 9.

[0023] Furthermore, the first connecting segment 10 includes an X-axis segment 101 and a Y-axis segment 102, and the X-axis segment 101 is slidably connected to the bottom wall of the first groove 7, and the Y-axis segment 102 is located outside the grip body 1.

[0024] Furthermore, a spring 14 is fixedly installed in the second groove 8, and the other end of the spring 14 extends from the second groove 8 and is fixedly connected to the end face of the first connecting segment 10 on the X-axis direction segment 101 side, and the installation of this structure is mainly used to reset the connecting block 4.

[0025] During use, the inverted U-shaped hook 2 is opened as follows: the Y-axis direction segment 102 of the first connecting segment 10 is pressed, and the Y-axis direction segment 102 and the X-axis direction segment 101 move together along the bottom wall of the first groove 7 in a direction approaching the second groove 8. The movement of the X-axis direction segment 101 applies pressure to the spring 14, which is compressed and begins to store energy. The second connecting segment 11 is then opened until the lower end surface of the horizontal segment of the second connecting segment 11 is completely separated from the upper end surface of the horizontal segment of the engaging block 3 (i.e., the end surface of the X-axis direction segment 101 side of the first connecting segment 10 and the end surface of the vertical segment of the second connecting segment 11 are abutted against the inner wall of the first groove 7 where the second groove 8 is opened). The connector 11 and the X-axis direction segment 101 move simultaneously, and at this time, the spring 14 is compressed in the second groove 8, which operates the inverted U-shaped hook 2 and opens the end engaged with the grip body 1. Then, the spring 14 stops pressing the Y-axis direction segment 102 of the first connecting segment 10, and the spring 14 loses pressure, releases energy, and springs out from the second groove 8. As a result, the X-axis direction segment 101 of the first connecting segment 10 moves along the bottom wall of the first groove 7 in the direction away from the second groove 8 until the spring 14 returns to its initial state, and the connecting block 4 also returns to its initial state. The Y-axis direction segment 102 of the first connecting segment 10 is located outside the grip body 1, and the connecting block 4 is reset. The locking process of the inverted U-shaped hook 2: The open side of the inverted U-shaped hook 2 is pressed down, and the first guide surface 9 of the lateral segment of the engaging block 3 begins to contact the second guide surface 12 of the lateral segment of the second connecting segment 11. As the pressing continues, the lateral segment of the engaging block 3 applies radial pressure to the second connecting segment 11, so that the second connecting segment 11 moves along the bottom wall of the first groove 7 and compresses the spring 14. The spring 14 begins to store energy, and the outer edge of the upper end surface of the lateral segment of the engaging block 3 contacts the second connecting Continue pressing down until the lateral segment of the engaging block 3 contacts the outer edge of the lower end surface of the lateral segment of the second connecting segment 11, and the lateral segment of the engaging block 3 no longer contacts the lateral segment of the second connecting segment 11 and no longer applies pressure. At the moment the pressure is lost, the spring 14 recovers and the lateral segment of the engaging block 3 is properly engaged in the chamber between the lateral segment of the second connecting segment and the X-axis direction segment 101 of the first connecting segment 10, thereby achieving locking. During this process, a "click" sound is heard, indicating that the locking is complete.

[0026] Furthermore, the outer end surface of the Y-axis direction segment 102 of the first connecting segment 10 is an arc surface, and this structural setting is mainly used to make it easier for users to press, prevent right-angle edges from injuring the user, and improve user safety and experience.

[0027] In addition, limit protrusions 13 are fixed to both end faces of the X-axis segment 101, and limit strips 15 are fixed to the bottom wall of the first groove 7. The limit protrusions 13 and limit strips 15 form a limit for the entire connecting block 4, preventing the connecting block 4 from jumping out of the first groove 7 during the reset process.

[0028] In addition, a switch button 16 is provided on the outer periphery of the grip body 11, and this structure is mainly used to open and close the umbrella. The switch button 16 can be configured in different shapes to meet the different aesthetic needs of different users.

[0029] The working principle and process of this invention are as follows: After use, flip the umbrella over so that the grip is facing upward and press the connecting block 4 of the engaging structure, which cancels the limit of the engaging block 3. This opens the inverted U-shaped hook 2 from one side, forming a hanging opening, allowing the umbrella to be easily hung. Press down on the open side of the inverted U-shaped hook and hear a "click" sound. The engaging block 3 engages with the connecting block 4, completing the locking of the inverted U-shaped hook 2 and forming a closed ring in the locked state, effectively preventing accidental opening due to external force and enhancing the stability of the hanging. This configuration is convenient for hanging, easy to operate, and provides an intuitive and efficient user experience.

[0030] In describing the present invention, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "front," "back," "bottom left," "top right," "outside," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are intended for ease of and simplicity of description of the present invention. They do not indicate or imply that the indicated devices or elements must have a particular orientation or be configured or operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are merely for illustrative purposes and do not indicate or imply any relative importance. While the present invention has been described based on a limited number of embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand, with the benefit of the above description, that other embodiments may be envisioned within the scope of the present invention described herein. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1, grip body, 2, inverted U-shaped hook, 3, engagement block, 4, connection block, 5, mounting groove, 6, mounting plate, 7, first groove, 8, second groove, 9, first guide surface, 10, first connection segment, 101, X-axis direction segment, 102, Y-axis direction segment, 11, second connection segment, 12, second guide surface, 13, limit protrusion, 14, spring, 15, limit strip, 16, switch button.

Claims

1. A grip structure for an umbrella, A grip body (1), The grip has a lower end connected to the grip body (1) by a hinge structure at one side, and an inverted U-shaped hook (2) connected to the grip body (1) by an engagement structure at the other side. The grip structure for an umbrella is characterized in that the engagement structure includes an engagement block (3) and a connection block (4), the connection block (4) is slidably connected to the grip body (1), and the engagement block (3) is fixed to the lower end surface of one side of the inverted U-shaped hook (2).

2. A mounting groove (5) is formed at the upper end of the grip body (1), The umbrella grip structure according to claim 1, characterized in that an attachment plate (6) is fixed to the grip body (1), a first groove (7) is formed at one end of the attachment plate (6), the first groove (7) is connected to the attachment groove (5), a second groove (8) is formed on the inner wall of the first groove (7), and the second groove (8) is connected to the first groove (7).

3. The grip structure for an umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that the engaging block (3) is installed in an L-shape, the vertical segment of the engaging block (3) is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of one side of the inverted U-shaped hook (2), and a first guide surface (9) is provided at the lower part of the end surface of the horizontal segment of the engaging block (3).

4. 3. The umbrella grip structure according to claim 2, wherein the connecting block (4) comprises a first connecting segment (10) and a second connecting segment (11), the second connecting segment (11) being arranged in an inverted L-shape, the horizontal segment of the second connecting segment (11) being located above the horizontal segment of the engaging block (3), a second guide surface (12) being provided on an upper portion of the end face of the second connecting segment (11) on the horizontal segment side, and the vertical segment of the second connecting segment (11) being fixedly connected to the first connecting segment (10).

5. The grip structure for an umbrella according to claim 4, characterized in that the first connecting segment (10) includes an X-axis segment (101) and a Y-axis segment (102), the X-axis segment (101) being slidably connected to the bottom wall of the first groove (7), and the Y-axis segment (102) being located outside the grip body (1).

6. The umbrella grip structure according to claim 5, characterized in that a spring (14) is fixedly installed in the second groove (8), and the other end of the spring (14) extends from the second groove (8) and is fixedly connected to the end face of the first connecting segment (10) on the X-axis direction segment (101) side.

7. The grip structure for an umbrella according to claim 5, characterized in that the outer end surface of the Y-axis direction segment (102) of the first connecting segment (10) is an arcuate surface.

8. The grip structure for an umbrella according to claim 5, characterized in that limit protrusions (13) are fixed to the end faces on both sides of the X-axis segment (101), and limit strips (15) are fixed to the bottom wall of the first groove (7).

9. The grip structure for an umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that a switch button (16) is provided on the outer periphery of the grip body (1).