Umbrella frame locking device

Abstract

This invention provides an umbrella frame locking device that is applied to umbrella frame structures to enhance the stability and wind resistance of the umbrella ribs. [Solution] The umbrella frame body 10 includes upper ribs 11, lower ribs 12, connecting ribs 13, and tailbone, and is pivotally connected between the central shaft of the umbrella at multiple joints. The locking device is incorporated into the groove of the upper rib and consists of components such as a locking member 21, an interlocking member 22, a reinforcing part 214, and a positioning shaft. When the umbrella is unfolded, the locking device operates in conjunction with the movement of the interlocking member, and the upper stopper part 212 and lower stopper part 213 of the locking member act on the upper and lower edges of the first and second joints, respectively, while the reinforcing part simultaneously supports the groove of the tailbone, thereby effectively improving the support strength and wind resistance of the umbrella frame and preventing deformation due to external forces. The structure of the locking device is simple and adjustable according to the number of segments of the umbrella frame, and can be applied to multi-segment or multi-folding umbrellas. In addition, the locking device is equipped with a guide member and a guide groove to ensure smooth operation of the locking member and to achieve accurate locking and unlocking. This invention can be widely applied to various umbrella products.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of umbrella structure design, and particularly to an umbrella rib locking device (umbrella rib closing device) used for multi-section or multi-fold umbrellas. This device aims to enhance the structural stability of the umbrella ribs and the wind resistance performance of the umbrella, and solve the problems that the conventional umbrella ribs are deformed by force or the joints are loosened, causing malfunction. It relates to.

Background Art

[0002] The umbrella rib structure of conventional umbrellas usually adopts a simple pivot connection method, and uses metal rivets to connect the upper support ribs, lower support ribs and connecting ribs to realize the deployment and storage of the umbrella cloth.

Disclosure of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] However, this kind of structural design lacks an effective locking mechanism and wind resistance design. Therefore, when external forces such as strong winds or bending in the reverse direction are applied, problems such as loosening of the joints, deformation of the umbrella ribs, and even breakage are likely to occur.

[0004] Also, in some improved designs, although a locking function is added, the structure is too complex or the close cooperation between parts is insufficient. As a result, the operation is cumbersome, the processing cost increases, and the wind resistance effect is limited. In multi-section or multi-fold umbrellas, due to the large number of joints, the force is easily dispersed. In the conventional structure, the overall rigidity is insufficient, and it cannot meet the high requirements of users for durability and wind resistance performance.

[0005] Therefore, the current market urgently needs a locking device that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art, has a simple structure, high stability, and a wind resistance effect.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] This invention proposes a novel umbrella rib locking device that effectively solves the problems of loosening and insufficient wind resistance of conventional umbrella rib structures. This umbrella rib locking device includes components such as a locking member, interlocking member, positioning shaft, and reinforcing part, and its overall structure is compact and installed within the groove of the upper rib. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] When the umbrella fabric opens, the lower ribs activate the closing mechanism through the interlocking mechanism, and the upper and lower stopper parts securely engage with the edges of the first and second joints, respectively, to close the umbrella. The wind-resistant part supports the groove of the tail rib, enhancing the wind-resistant capacity of the umbrella fabric. This design avoids problems such as joint loosening and umbrella frame deformation due to long-term use or external forces.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking device of this invention has a simple structure, is easy to install, possesses high modularity, can be flexibly adjusted and expanded according to the number of ribs of the umbrella, and can be applied to multi-section or multi-fold umbrella frames. This locking device not only increases the support stability of the umbrella fabric but also significantly improves the wind resistance performance of the umbrella frame, while simultaneously effectively reducing processing costs, thus possessing high practicality and industrial value. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] A schematic diagram of the fully extended state of the umbrella rib locking device according to the present invention. [Figure 2] A schematic diagram of the umbrella rib locking device according to the present invention, showing the umbrella rib in a partially open state. [Figure 3] A schematic diagram of the umbrella rib retraction state in an embodiment of the umbrella rib locking device according to the present invention. [Figure 4] A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the umbrella frame locking device according to the present invention. [Figure 5] A schematic diagram of the umbrella rib locking device according to the present invention, showing the umbrella ribs in the fully extended state. [Figure 6] A schematic diagram of the umbrella rib locking device according to the present invention, showing the umbrella ribs in the fully extended state. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] An embodiment of the umbrella rib locking device of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. The locking device 20 comprises a locking member 21, a connecting part 211, an upper stopper part 212, a lower stopper part 213, a reinforcing part 214, an interlocking member 22, a first connecting hole 221, a second connecting hole 222, a positioning shaft 23, etc., and is installed in the grooves of the related interlocking umbrella ribs such as the upper rib 11, lower rib 12, and tail rib 14 of the umbrella rib body 10.

[0011] The umbrella frame body 10 is pivotally mounted between the upper and lower sliders of the umbrella's central shaft. The umbrella frame body 10 includes an upper support rib 11 having a groove, an upper pivot hole 111, a first rivet hole 112, a second rivet hole 113, and a pivot hole 114 provided in the upper support rib 11, a lower support rib 12, a lower pivot hole 121, a first rivet hole 122, a first pivot hole 123, and a second pivot hole 124 provided in the lower support rib 12, a connecting rib 13, a first rivet hole 131 and a second rivet hole 132 provided in the connecting rib 13, a coccyx rib 14, a first pivot hole 141, a perforation 142, and a second pivot hole 143 provided in the coccyx rib 14, and a locking device 20, the locking device 20 being operably installed within the groove of the upper support rib 11.

[0012] The upper pivot hole 111 of the upper rib 11 and the lower pivot hole 121 of the lower rib 12 are pivotally connected to the upper and lower sliders of the umbrella central shaft, respectively. The first rivet hole 112 of the upper musculature 11, the first connecting hole 221 of the interlocking member 22 of the locking device 20, and the second pivot hole 124 of the lower musculature 12 are pivotally connected to each other and interlock. The second rivet hole 113 of the upper musculature 11 and the first pivot hole 123 of the lower musculature 12 are connected by rivet joints. The first rivet hole 122 of the inferior motulus 12 and the first rivet hole 131 of the connecting bone 13 are pivotally connected and work in conjunction. The second rivet hole 132 of the connecting bone 13 and the first pivot hole 141 of the coccyx 14 are pivotally connected and work together, thereby forming the first joint 30. The pivot hole 114 of the upper support bone 11, the second pivot hole 143 of the tail bone 14, and the positioning shaft 23 of the locking device 20 are pivotally connected and interlocked, thereby forming the second joint 40.

[0013] The locking device 20 is installed in the groove of the upper support bone 11. The first connection hole 221 of its linkage member 22 is pivotally connected and interlocked with the second pivot hole 124 of the lower support bone 12, and the second connection hole 222 of the linkage member 22 is pivotally connected and interlocked with the joint portion 211 of the locking member 21. The positioning shaft 23 is installed in the second pivot hole 143 of the tail bone 14 and is pivotally connected and interlocked with it to form the second joint 40.

[0014] During use, as the lower support bone 12 performs the operation of unfolding the umbrella surface upward, the lower support bone 12 moves the linkage member 22 of the locking device 20 in the directions of the first joint 30 and the second joint 40. As a result, the upper stopper portion 212 of the locking member 21 abuts against the upper edge of the first joint 30, and the lower stopper portion 213 abuts against the lower edge of the second joint 40 respectively, and the first joint 30 and the second joint 40 are in a locked state. At the same time, the reinforcing portion 214 supports and presses in the groove of the tail bone 14 behind the second joint 40. This locking device 20 assists in ensuring that the tail bone 14 of the umbrella surface is unfolded in the direction of the second joint 40, strengthens the support rigidity of the entire umbrella surface, and increases the wind resistance of the tail bone 14 portion by the reinforcing portion 214. Thereby, it prevents the first joint 30 and the second joint 40 from being deformed by external forces during use. The locking device 20 can be divided and added at necessary locations according to the number of joints of the umbrella ribs.

[0015] In another embodiment of the umbrella rib locking device of the present invention, the pivoting position and direction of the first connection hole 221 provided on the linkage member 22 of the locking device 20 can be changed according to the opening and closing mechanism of the umbrella ribs and different umbrella rib configurations.

[0016] In still another embodiment of the umbrella rib locking device of the present invention, the locking device 20 can further include a guide member 24. The guide member 24 has a perforation, and the locking member 21 is inserted therethrough. The guide member 24 is provided at an appropriate position within the groove of the upper support rib 11, and serves to assist the smooth movement of the locking member 21 within the groove of the upper support rib 11.

[0017] In yet another embodiment of the umbrella rib locking device of the present invention, the positioning shaft 23 of the locking device 20 can have a guide groove 231. This guide groove 231 serves to assist the guidance when the locking member 21 accurately and smoothly fits into the first joint 30 and the second joint 40 to form a locked state.

[0018] In the umbrella rib locking device of the present invention, the outer shape, length or angle of the interlocking member 22, the upper stopper portion 212, the lower stopper portion 213 and the reinforcing portion 214 of the locking device 20 can be adjusted according to the form (multi - joint type, multi - fold type, etc.) of the umbrella rib body 10, enabling application to various types of umbrellas.

[0019] As described above, the present invention has industrial applicability and progressiveness. Also, the present invention is not described in any known literature and has novelty. Therefore, the present invention is considered to comply with the provisions of the Patent Law and is submitted as an application for utility model registration.

[0020] Note that the embodiments described above are merely examples for implementing the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. That is, all equivalent modifications and corrections made without departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the technical scope of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0021] 10 Umbrella rib body 11 Upper support rib 111 Upper pivot hole 112 First rivet hole 113 Second rivet hole 114 Pivot hole 12 Lower ribs 121 Lower pivot hole 122 First rivet hole 123 First pivot hole 124 Second pivot hole 13 Linked bones 131 First rivet hole 132 Second rivet hole 14 Coccyx 141 First pivot hole 142 Perforation 143 Second pivot hole 20 Locking device 21 Locking member 211 Joint 212 Upper stopper part 213 Lower stopper section 214 Reinforcement section 22 Interlocking member 221 First connection hole 222 Second connection port 23 Positioning axis 231 Guide groove 24 Guide member 30 First joint 40 Second joint

Claims

1. An umbrella frame locking device installed in grooves of the umbrella frame body, which are related and interconnected to the upper ribs, lower ribs, tail ribs, and connecting ribs, and which can be linked to the opening and closing operation of the umbrella frame body, It has an interlocking member, a locking member, and a positioning shaft, The interlocking member has a first connecting hole that pivotally connects to the second pivot hole of the lower rib and a second connecting hole that pivotally connects to the joint of the locking member. The locking member has a connecting portion that pivotally connects to the second connecting hole of the interlocking member, an upper stopper portion that abuts against the upper edge of the first joint of the corresponding umbrella rib body when the umbrella rib body is fully open, a lower stopper portion that abuts against the lower edge of the second joint of the corresponding umbrella rib body, and a reinforcing portion that supports and holds down the bottom of the groove of the tailbone. The positioning shaft is installed in a groove in the umbrella rib body and pivotally connects to its rivet hole to form a second joint. An umbrella rib locking device characterized by the following features.

2. An umbrella rib locking device according to claim 1, wherein when the lower ribs extend the umbrella surface upward, the interlocking member of the locking device drives the locking member, causing its upper stopper portion to abut against the upper edge of the first joint and its lower stopper portion to abut against the lower edge of the second joint, thereby locking the first and second joints, and the reinforcing portion supports and holds the groove of the coccyx rib behind the second joint, thereby strengthening the support strength of the umbrella surface and improving wind resistance.

3. An umbrella rib locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that the first connection hole of the interlocking member can be selectively pivoted to a corresponding different pivot hole depending on the configuration of the umbrella rib body.

4. An umbrella rib locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking device can be divided and provided in multiple locations within the grooves of the umbrella rib body according to the number of joints of the umbrella ribs.

5. An umbrella rib locking device according to claim 1, wherein the locking device further comprises a guide member, the guide member having a perforation, and provided at an appropriate position within the groove of the upper rib to guide the locking member as it slides within the groove.

6. An umbrella rib locking device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning shaft has a groove and guides the locking member to fit accurately and smoothly into the first joint and the second joint to form a secure locking state.

7. An umbrella rib locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that the external shape, length, or angle of the interlocking member, upper stopper portion, lower stopper portion, and reinforcing portion of the locking device are adjustable according to the shape of the umbrella rib body, and the device is applicable to multi-section or multi-fold umbrellas.

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