Umbrella frame connecting assembly and folding umbrella

Abstract

This invention provides an umbrella rib connecting assembly that reduces motion interference between the umbrella rib joint and the traction wire member, shortens the overall length of the folding umbrella when stored, and improves portability and storage. [Solution] The umbrella rib connecting assembly is for connecting two adjacent umbrella ribs in a folding umbrella and comprises a first connecting member 1 and a second connecting member 2. The second connecting member is provided with a first pivot portion 21 and a second pivot portion 22 that are spaced apart. The first connecting member is pivotally attached to the first pivot portion, and a traction line member 3 is connected to the second pivot portion. By staggering the rotation paths of the first connecting member and the traction line member, they move away from each other when the umbrella is folded, shortening the distance between the connection points of the joint.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field related to folding umbrellas, and more specifically relates to an umbrella rib connecting assembly and a folding umbrella. BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Folding umbrellas are widely used because they can be shortened after being closed and folded, which is convenient for carrying and storing. Conventional folding umbrellas usually realize opening, closing and folding by pivotally connecting multiple sections of umbrella ribs to each other, and have structures such as two-fold umbrellas, three-fold umbrellas, four-fold umbrellas or five-fold umbrellas, for example.

[0003] In conventional folding umbrellas, two adjacent umbrella ribs are usually connected by an umbrella rib joint, and traction wire members such as pull wires and rotating wires are interlocked with the movement of the umbrella ribs, thereby realizing the deployment and storage of the umbrella rib assembly. However, in conventional umbrella rib joints, the arrangement of the position for pivotally connecting the umbrella ribs and the position for connecting the traction wire member is not sufficiently reasonable, and the umbrella rib joint and the traction wire member are prone to interference during the folding process. To avoid interference, conventional structures usually require increasing the distance between two umbrella rib connecting positions on the umbrella rib joint, and as a result, after folding adjacent umbrella ribs, a large overlapping length occurs at the joint position.

[0004] Especially in multi-stage folding umbrellas such as three-fold umbrellas, four-fold umbrellas or five-fold umbrellas, the number of umbrella rib sections is large, and the number of umbrella rib joints increases accordingly. If a large overlapping length exists at each umbrella rib joint position, the overall length or diameter after the folding umbrella is stored will directly increase, which is disadvantageous to the miniaturization design of the folding umbrella, and also affects the convenience of carrying and storing for users.

[0005] Therefore, in order to optimize the motion relationship between the umbrella ribs and the traction wire members in the umbrella rib joint, reduce interference during the folding process, and further shorten the overall dimensions of the folding umbrella after it has been stored, it is necessary to provide an improved umbrella rib connecting assembly and folding umbrella. By optimizing the design of the connecting assembly, it is desirable to reduce the height of the assembly that increases due to overlapping connections in the connection between each umbrella rib and the traction wire member, and to make the connecting assembly thinner, thereby making the diameter after the umbrella ribs have been stored smaller. [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] This invention provides an umbrella rib connecting assembly and a folding umbrella that overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The purpose and effect of the umbrella rib connecting assembly and folding umbrella according to this invention are achieved by the following specific technical means.

[0008] The umbrella rib connecting assembly is for connecting two adjacent umbrella ribs in a folding umbrella, and comprises a first connecting member for connecting one umbrella rib and a second connecting member for connecting the other umbrella rib. The second connecting member is provided with a first pivot portion and a second pivot portion arranged at a distance from each other, and the first and second pivot portions form a stepped arrangement structure with different heights in the radial direction of the second connecting member. The first connecting member is pivotally attached to the first pivot portion, and a traction line member is connected to the second pivot portion. Due to the stepped arrangement structure, the rotational trajectory of the first connecting member and the rotational trajectory of the traction line member form independent motion passage structures that are radially separated within the second connecting member.

[0009] Furthermore, the first pivot portion includes a first pivot, and the second pivot portion includes a second pivot. The first pivot extends radially over the second connecting member and forms an end that protrudes beyond the end of the second pivot, thereby creating a gap between the rotation plane of the first connecting member and the rotation plane of the traction line member, and a clearance gap is formed between them.

[0010] Furthermore, the second connecting member is provided with a first relief groove and a second relief groove. The first relief groove is formed on the rotation path of the first connecting member, the first pivot is mounted within the first relief groove, and the end of the first connecting member enters the first relief groove and is pivotally attached to the first pivot.

[0011] The second relief groove is formed on the rotation path of the traction line member, the second pivot is mounted within the second relief groove, and the end of the traction line member is positioned within the second relief groove and rotatably connected to the second pivot.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the traction wire member is bent to form a regulating ring, which is positioned within the second relief groove, and the second pivot passes through the regulating ring, thereby restricting the position of the traction wire member in the rotational axis direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the first connecting member includes a first connecting body connected to the umbrella ribs and a first connecting portion formed extending in the longitudinal direction of the first connecting body. The radial dimension of the first connecting portion is smaller than the radial dimension of the first connecting body, and the first connecting portion is pivotally attached to the second connecting member.

[0014] Furthermore, both the first and second connecting members have rib connecting ends for inserting umbrella ribs, and in the folded state, the axis of the rib connecting end of the first connecting member and the axis of the rib connecting end of the second connecting member are kept parallel to each other.

[0015] Furthermore, the first relief groove and the second relief groove are arranged parallel to each other, and a support bottom wall is provided in the first relief groove. The support bottom wall extends in the longitudinal direction of the second connecting member and restricts the rotation angle range of the first connecting member.

[0016] Furthermore, the end of the first relief groove and the end of the second relief groove are aligned, and a mounting through-hole is provided in the side wall of the first relief groove. One end of the second pivot enters the first relief groove and is fitted into the mounting through-hole, thereby restricting the rotation limit position of the first connecting member.

[0017] Furthermore, a folding umbrella is provided comprising an umbrella rib assembly and the umbrella rib connecting assembly, wherein the umbrella rib connecting assembly is provided between two adjacent umbrella ribs in the umbrella rib assembly.

[0018] Furthermore, the umbrella frame assembly includes long ribs, circular ribs, and short ribs, with the long ribs and circular ribs connected by an umbrella frame connecting assembly. The traction wire member is a pull wire, the distal end of which is rotatably connected to the second pivot point, and the proximal end of which is connected to the short ribs.

[0019] Furthermore, the umbrella frame assembly includes long ribs, circling ribs, short ribs, and coccyx ribs, with the circling ribs and coccyx ribs connected by an umbrella frame connecting assembly. The traction wire member is a circling wire, the distal end of which is rotatably connected to a second pivot point, and the proximal end of which is connected to a long rib. The circling ribs are provided with regulating sections, and regulating grooves are formed in the regulating sections, through which the regulating grooves are passed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] Compared to conventional technology, this invention has the following advantageous effects.

[0021] Firstly, in this invention, the second connecting member is provided with a first pivot portion and a second pivot portion arranged at a distance from each other, so that the first connecting member and the traction line member rotate relative to the second connecting member via different connection positions, and furthermore, the rotation paths of the first connecting member and the traction line member are offset from each other. As a result, during the folding process of the folding umbrella, the first connecting member and the traction line member can move away from each other, reducing the possibility of collision, snagging, or motion interference between the two. Since the first connecting member and the traction line member can move away from each other during the folding process, there is no need to provide an excessive gap between the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion to avoid interference. Therefore, the distance between the two connection positions at the joint can be shortened, the overlap length after folding adjacent umbrella ribs can be reduced, and it is advantageous to shorten the overall length of the folding umbrella after it has been stored.

[0022] Second, when the first pivoting portion includes a first pivot shaft, the second pivoting portion includes a second pivot shaft, and an end portion of the first pivot shaft protrudes beyond an end portion of the second pivot shaft, a relief gap can be formed between the rotation plane of the first connecting member and the rotation plane of the traction wire member, which more clearly separates the movement spaces of the umbrella rib joint and the traction wire member, and further improves the smoothness and stability of the folding operation. The umbrella rib connecting assembly of the present invention can be applied between a long rib and a stretch rib, or between a stretch rib and a tail rib, and a pull wire or a stretch rib can be used as the traction wire member, so it has a wide application range and is compatible with various folding umbrella structures. This umbrella rib connecting assembly can improve the compactness of the folding umbrella when stored, and further facilitates carrying and storage. [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS]

[0023] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing the structure of the umbrella rib connecting assembly in the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a front view of the umbrella rib connecting assembly in the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view of the umbrella rib connecting assembly of the present invention applied to a tail rib joint. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view of the umbrella rib connecting assembly of the present invention applied to a stretch rib joint. [Figure 5] It is a first perspective view of the umbrella rib assembly in the present invention in a folded state. [Figure 6] It is a second perspective view of the umbrella rib assembly in the present invention in a folded state. [Figure 7] It is a structural diagram of the umbrella rib assembly in the present invention in an unfolded state. [MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION]

[0024] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail with reference to the drawings and examples. The following examples are intended to illustrate the present invention, but not to limit the scope of the present invention. [EXAMPLES]

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, this embodiment provides an umbrella rib connecting assembly 100. The umbrella rib connecting assembly 100 connects two adjacent umbrella ribs in a folding umbrella and allows the two adjacent ribs to rotate relative to each other during the opening and closing process. The umbrella rib connecting assembly 100 is particularly suitable for folding umbrellas such as two-fold, three-fold, four-fold, or five-fold umbrellas, but is not limited to the aforementioned specific number of folds.

[0026] The umbrella rib connecting assembly 100 includes a first connecting member 1 and a second connecting member 2. The first connecting member 1 is used to connect one of two adjacent umbrella ribs, and the second connecting member 2 is used to connect the other umbrella rib. The first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 are pivotally connected, so that the two umbrella ribs connected to the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 can be folded relative to each other.

[0027] Specifically, the second connecting member 2 is provided with a first pivot portion 21 and a second pivot portion 22, which are spaced apart in its longitudinal direction. The first connecting member 1 is pivotally attached to the first pivot portion 21, and the traction line member 3 is rotatably connected to the second pivot portion 22. As a result, the first connecting member 1 and the traction line member 3 rotate relative to the second connecting member 2 via different pivot positions.

[0028] The first pivot portion 21 and the second pivot portion 22 form a stepped arrangement structure with different heights in the radial direction of the second connecting member 2. Due to this stepped arrangement structure, the rotational trajectory of the first connecting member 1 and the rotational trajectory of the traction line member 3 form independent motion passage structures that are separated radially within the second connecting member 2.

[0029] In one embodiment, the rotation path of the first connecting member 1 forms a rotation plane A, and the rotation path of the traction line member 3 forms a rotation plane B. Since rotation plane A is parallel to rotation plane B, and a distance is provided between rotation plane A and rotation plane B to create a clearance space, the umbrella ribs connected to the first connecting member 1 and the traction line member 3 connected to the second connecting member 2 do not interfere with each other after folding. That is, when the umbrella rib connecting assembly 100 is stored together with the umbrella ribs, the first connecting member 1 does not interfere with the traction line member 3, so the distance between the first pivot part 21 and the second pivot part 22 can be reduced, the overlap length at the joint positions of adjacent umbrella ribs can be reduced, and the overall length of the folded umbrella after storage can be shortened.

[0030] Furthermore, the first pivot section 21 includes a first pivot 211, and the second pivot section 22 includes a second pivot 221. The first pivot 211 and the second pivot 221 are provided on the second connecting member 2 at intervals. The first connecting member 1 rotates around the first pivot 211, and the traction line member 3 rotates around the second pivot 221.

[0031] In one specific embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the first pivot 211 extends radially from the second connecting member 2, forming an end that protrudes beyond the end of the second pivot 221. This creates a clearance between the rotation plane A formed by the first connecting member 1 around the first pivot 211 and the rotation plane B formed by the traction line member 3 around the second pivot 221. This clearance allows the first connecting member 1 and the traction line member 3 to occupy different motion spaces during the rotation process, thus avoiding collision or entanglement between them.

[0032] In this embodiment, "radial direction" refers to the direction relative to the longitudinal direction of the second connecting member 2, and does not limit the second connecting member 2 to having a cylindrical structure. If the second connecting member 2 has a non-circular cross-sectional structure, the radial direction can be understood as a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second connecting member 2.

[0033] Preferably, as shown in Figure 3, the second connecting member 2 is further provided with a first relief groove 23 and a second relief groove 24.

[0034] Specifically, the first relief groove 23 is formed on the rotation path of the first connecting member 1. The end of the first connecting member 1 enters the first relief groove 23 and is pivotally attached to the second connecting member 2 via the first pivot 211. By providing the first relief groove 23, a rotation space is provided at the end of the first connecting member 1, allowing the first connecting member 1 to rotate stably relative to the second connecting member 2. When the first connecting member 1 and the corresponding umbrella ribs are in the folded state, the first connecting member 1 can rotate and retract into the first relief groove 23.

[0035] The second relief groove 24 is formed on the rotation path of the traction line member 3. The end of the traction line member 3 is positioned within the second relief groove 24 and is rotatably connected to the second pivot 221. By providing the second relief groove 24, mounting space and rotation space are provided at the end of the traction line member 3, allowing the traction line member 3 to rotate around the second pivot 221 when subjected to force. When the umbrella is folded, the traction line member 3 rotates to its limit angle and is housed within the second relief groove 24.

[0036] In the frame joint 102, the first relief groove 23 and the second relief groove 24 are arranged parallel to each other, and a support bottom wall is provided in the first relief groove 23. The support bottom wall extends in the longitudinal direction of the second connecting member 2 and is used to restrict the rotation angle range of the first connecting member 1.

[0037] In this embodiment, the end of the traction wire member 3 is bent to form a regulating ring 31, which is positioned within the second relief groove 24, and the second pivot 221 passes through the regulating ring 31. As a result, the traction wire member 3 can rotate around the second pivot 221, and the second pivot 221 restricts the regulating ring 31, preventing the traction wire member 3 from coming out of the second relief groove 24 and restricting the position of the traction wire member 3 in the rotation axis direction.

[0038] Furthermore, the first connecting member 1 includes a first connecting body 11 and a first connecting portion 12 that extends from the first connecting body 11. The first connecting body 11 is used to connect the umbrella ribs, and the first connecting portion 12 is used to pivotally attach to the second connecting member 2. Since the radial dimension of the first connecting portion 12 is smaller than the radial dimension of the first connecting body 11, the first connecting portion 12 smoothly enters the first relief groove 23 of the second connecting member 2 and can rotate around the first pivot 211 without being obstructed within the first relief groove 23. The first connecting portion 12 has a pivot hole through which the first pivot 211 is inserted, thereby achieving pivotal attachment between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2.

[0039] Both the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 have umbrella rib connecting ends for inserting umbrella ribs.

[0040] Specifically, in the first connecting member 1, one end of the first connecting body 11 away from the first connecting portion 12 forms a first umbrella rib connecting end 13, and a first insertion space for accommodating the end of an umbrella rib is provided inside the first umbrella rib connecting end 13. In the second connecting member 2, one end away from the first pivot portion 21 forms a second umbrella rib connecting end 25, and a second insertion space for accommodating the other end of an umbrella rib is provided inside the second umbrella rib connecting end 25. The ends of the umbrella ribs are inserted into the corresponding insertion spaces and fixed to the corresponding connecting members by riveting, crimping, bonding, or other fastening methods.

[0041] In the folded state, the axis of the first umbrella rib connecting end 13 and the axis of the second umbrella rib connecting end 25 are parallel or approximately parallel to each other. With this configuration, two adjacent umbrella ribs are arranged in parallel after folding, avoiding large intersections or overlaps at the joints, and further reducing the length and thickness of the folded umbrella after storage.

[0042] The traction wire member 3 may be a pull wire, a circuit, or any other linear member suitable for transmitting traction force in a folding umbrella and for rotatable connection. Specific application forms in a folding umbrella will be described below. [Examples]

[0043] This embodiment further provides a folding umbrella. This folding umbrella has a three-fold structure and comprises an umbrella rib assembly 200 and the umbrella rib connecting assembly 100. The umbrella rib connecting assembly 100 is adapted to specific applications and is configured as a coccyx joint 101 and a rib joint 102, respectively. Specifically, these are as follows.

[0044] In this embodiment, the umbrella frame assembly 200 includes long ribs 4, short ribs 5, circular ribs 6, and tail ribs 7. The long ribs 4, circular ribs 6, and tail ribs 7 are connected sequentially, with the long ribs 4 and circular ribs 6 connected by circular rib joints 102, and the circular ribs 6 and tail ribs 7 connected by tail rib joints 101.

[0045] Regarding the coccyx joint 101, during specific installation, the distal end of the rib ring 6 is connected to the first insertion space of the first connecting member 1, and the proximal end of the coccyx bone 7 is connected to the second insertion space of the second connecting member 2. The traction wire member 3 used is a rib ring 33, the distal end of which is rotatably connected to the second pivot 22, and the proximal end of which is connected to the long rib 4. The rib ring 6 is provided with a regulating section 61, and a regulating groove is formed in the regulating section 61, through which the rib ring 33 passes. The regulating groove regulates the position of the rib ring 33, keeping the rib ring 33 within a predetermined movement path during the opening and closing process of the folding umbrella, and reducing the possibility of displacement or entanglement of the rib ring 33.

[0046] The circumferential bone joint 102 is largely identical to the coccyx joint 101 in most features, but differs in the following points, as shown in Figure 4.

[0047] The ends of the first relief groove 23 and the second relief groove 24 in the frame joint 102 are aligned, and a mounting through-hole is provided in the side wall of the first relief groove 23. One end of the second pivot 221 enters the first relief groove 23 and is fitted into the mounting through-hole, thereby restricting the rotation limit position of the first connecting member 1.

[0048] During installation, the distal end of the long bone 4 is connected to the first insertion space of the first connecting member 1, and the proximal end of the short bone 6 is connected to the second insertion space of the second connecting member 2. The traction wire member 3 used is a pull wire 32, the distal end of which is rotatably connected to the second pivot part 22, and the proximal end of which is connected to the short bone 5.

[0049] When the folding umbrella is stored, the long ribs 4 and the short ribs 6 are folded relative to each other via the umbrella rib connecting assembly 100, the end of the pull wire 32 rotates around the second pivot 22, and the first connecting member 1 rotates around the first pivot 21. Because the rotation paths of the first connecting member 1 and the pull wire 32 are offset from each other, they can move away from each other during the rotation process and no interference occurs.

[0050] When the coccyx joint 101 and the rib joint 102 are applied to the umbrella, the first pivot 21 and the second pivot 22 are offset from each other, so that the traction member 3 and the corresponding umbrella ribs move along different rotational paths. This not only avoids interference during the folding process, but also further reduces the distance between the first pivot 21 and the second pivot 22, shortening the overlap length at the joint. For folding umbrellas, this structure contributes to shortening the overall length after closing and reducing the volume after folding, making them easier to carry.

[0051] In this embodiment, the folding umbrella further comprises a telescopic central shaft, a handle, a tip, and a canopy. The lower end of the telescopic central shaft is connected to the handle. Multiple umbrella rib assemblies 200 are attached to the upper end of the telescopic central shaft at circumferential intervals, and the proximal end of each long rib 4 is pivotally attached to the upper end of the telescopic central shaft. A movable ring is attached to the telescopic central shaft, and short ribs 5 corresponding to the multiple umbrella rib assemblies 200 are pivotally attached to the movable ring at circumferential intervals, and the other end of each short rib 5 is pivotally attached to the middle part of the long rib 4. A tip can be provided at the distal end of the tailbone 7, and the canopy covers the upper surface of the umbrella rib assembly 200 and is connected to the umbrella rib assembly 200.

[0052] In this embodiment, the dimensions of the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 can be adjusted according to the diameter, cross-sectional shape, or mounting position of the umbrella ribs to be connected. For example, the umbrella rib connecting assembly 100 used between the long rib 4 and the main rib 6 is a main rib joint 102 and can have a relatively large umbrella rib connecting end dimension. The umbrella rib connecting assembly 100 used between the main rib 6 and the tail rib 7 is a tail rib joint 101 and can have a relatively small umbrella rib connecting end dimension. The changes in dimensions do not affect the basic structural relationship in which the first connecting member 1 and the traction wire member 3 are offset from each other.

[0053] Furthermore, the first pivot 211 and the second pivot 221 may be rivet shafts, pin shafts, rotating shafts, or other axial structures capable of forming a rotatable connection. The materials of the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 can be selected from metal materials, resin materials, or composite materials, depending on the strength, weight, and processing requirements of the umbrella ribs.

[0054] In this embodiment, the second connecting member 2 is provided with a first pivot portion 21 and a second pivot portion 22 arranged at a distance from each other, so that the first connecting member 1 and the traction line member 3 rotate relative to the second connecting member 2 via different connection positions, and furthermore, by staggering the rotation paths of the two, a clearance space is created during the folding process. This structure avoids interference between the umbrella rib joint and the traction line member 3, shortens the distance between the two connection positions at the joint, and reduces the overall length of the folded umbrella after it has been stored.

[0055] The embodiments of this invention are presented for illustrative and explanatory purposes only and are not exhaustive, nor are they limiting to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and changes will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments have been selected and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this invention and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this invention and design embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific applications. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0056] 100 Umbrella rib connecting assembly, 101 Coccyx joint, 102 Line joint, 200 Umbrella rib assembly 1 first connecting member, 11 first connecting body, 12 first connecting portion, 13 first umbrella rib connecting end 2 Second connecting member, 21 First pivot part, 211 First pivot, 22 Second pivot part, 221 Second pivot, 23 First relief groove, 24 Second relief groove, 25 Second umbrella rib connecting end 3. Traction wire member, 31. Regulating ring, 32. Pull wire, 33. Circuit 4 Long bones 5 short bones 6 circuit frame, 61 regulatory section 7 Coccyx

Claims

1. An umbrella rib connecting assembly for connecting two adjacent umbrella ribs in a folding umbrella, A first connecting member for connecting one of the umbrella ribs, A second connecting member for connecting the other umbrella ribs, comprising a first pivot portion and a second pivot portion arranged at intervals, wherein the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion form a stepped arrangement structure with different heights in the radial direction of the second connecting member, The first connecting member is pivotally attached to the first pivot portion, and a traction line member is connected to the second pivot portion. The umbrella rib connecting assembly is characterized in that, due to the stepped arrangement structure, the rotational trajectory of the first connecting member and the rotational trajectory of the traction line member form independent motion passage structures that are radially separated within the second connecting member.

2. The umbrella rib connecting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the first pivot portion includes a first pivot, the second pivot portion includes a second pivot, the first pivot extends radially of the second connecting member and forms an end that protrudes beyond the end of the second pivot, thereby creating a clearance between the rotation plane of the first connecting member and the rotation plane of the traction line member.

3. The second connecting member is provided with a first relief groove and a second relief groove, the first relief groove is formed on the rotation path of the first connecting member, the first pivot is mounted in the first relief groove, and the end of the first connecting member enters the first relief groove and is pivotally attached to the first pivot. The umbrella rib connecting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the second relief groove is formed on the rotation path of the traction line member, the second pivot is mounted in the second relief groove, and the end of the traction line member is positioned in the second relief groove and rotatably connected to the second pivot.

4. The umbrella rib connecting assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that the end of the traction line member is bent to form a regulating ring, the regulating ring is positioned in the second relief groove, and the second pivot passes through the regulating ring, thereby regulating the position of the traction line member in the rotational axis direction.

5. The umbrella rib connecting assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting member includes a first connecting body connected to the umbrella ribs and a first connecting portion formed extending in the longitudinal direction of the first connecting body, the radial dimension of the first connecting portion is smaller than the radial dimension of the first connecting body, and the first connecting portion is pivotally attached to the second connecting member.

6. The umbrella rib connecting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that both the first connecting member and the second connecting member have umbrella rib connecting ends for inserting umbrella ribs, and in the folded state, the axis of the umbrella rib connecting end of the first connecting member and the axis of the umbrella rib connecting end of the second connecting member are kept parallel to each other.

7. The first relief groove and the second relief groove are arranged parallel to each other, the first relief groove is provided with a support bottom wall, the support bottom wall extends in the longitudinal direction of the second connecting member, and restricts the rotation angle range of the first connecting member. The umbrella rib connecting assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that the end of the first relief groove and the end of the second relief groove are aligned, a mounting through hole is provided in the side wall of the first relief groove, and one end of the second pivot enters the first relief groove and is fitted into the mounting through hole, thereby restricting the rotation limit position of the first connecting member.

8. A folding umbrella comprising an umbrella rib assembly and an umbrella rib connecting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the umbrella rib connecting assembly is provided between two adjacent umbrella ribs in the umbrella rib assembly.

9. The folding umbrella according to claim 8, wherein the umbrella rib assembly includes long ribs, circular ribs and short ribs, the long ribs and the circular ribs are connected by the umbrella rib connecting assembly, the traction wire member is a pull wire, the distal end of the pull wire is rotatably connected to the second pivot, and the proximal end of the pull wire is connected to the short ribs.

10. The folding umbrella according to claim 8, wherein the umbrella frame assembly includes long ribs, rib rings, short ribs and tail ribs, the rib rings and tail ribs are connected by the umbrella frame connecting assembly, the traction line member is a ring, the distal end of the ring is rotatably connected to the second pivot, the proximal end of the ring is connected to the long ribs, the ring ribs are provided with a restricting portion, a restricting groove is formed in the restricting portion, and the ring passes through the restricting groove.

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