Handle structure for umbrella

Abstract

The present invention relates to a handle structure for an umbrella, which is applicable to an umbrella and comprises a sleeve and a sliding member connected to the umbrella. The sleeve includes a first limiting portion and a first engaging portion. The sliding member includes a stopping portion and a second engaging portion and is capable of moving between a usage position and a storage position. When the umbrella is outside the sleeve, the sliding member moves to the usage position, and the stopping portion abuts against the first limiting portion. The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion interlock with each other. When the umbrella is stored inside the sleeve, the sliding member moves to the storage position, and the stopping portion disengages from the first limiting portion while the second engaging portion separates from the first engaging portion. Therefore, the present invention provides the advantages and benefits of simple operation and convenient storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an umbrella handle structure, and in particular to a structure that can be switched between a use state and a storage state through telescopic sliding. Prior Art

[0002] Traditional umbrellas are not equipped with storage structures. When users use them, rainwater attached to the umbrella can easily cause water droplets to scatter, causing the user's clothes or the surrounding environment to become wet, which not only affects the user's comfort but also poses potential risks to public safety.

[0003] Although many umbrellas come with a case when purchased, the case not only needs to be carried around but also has limited capacity. It is particularly difficult to store a wet umbrella in the case, making it quite inconvenient to use.

[0004] Therefore, how to make umbrellas easily foldable is one of the problems that the industry needs to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, the present invention provides an umbrella handle structure that drives the umbrella to move to a use state or a storage state through the displacement of a sliding member, thereby solving multiple shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] The present invention relates to an umbrella handle structure suitable for an umbrella, the umbrella handle structure comprising: a sleeve and a sliding member; the sleeve is used to store the umbrella, and one end of the sleeve has a first limiting portion and a first engaging portion; the sliding member is connected to the umbrella and has a stop portion and a second engaging portion, the sliding member is slidably arranged in the sleeve and can be displaced along an axial direction of the sleeve between a use position and a storage position; wherein, when the umbrella is located outside the sleeve, the sliding member is displaced to the use position, and the stop portion abuts against the first limiting portion, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged with each other; and when the umbrella is stored in the sleeve, the sliding member is displaced to the storage position, and the stop portion is separated from the first limiting portion, and the second engaging portion is disengaged from the first engaging portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the sleeve further has a second limiting portion, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the sleeve and respectively protrude from the inner wall surface of the sleeve, and the first clamping portion is recessed between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the sliding member has a connecting portion and a sliding portion connected to each other, the connecting portion is connected to the umbrella, the outer diameter of the sliding portion is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting portion, and the stop portion is arranged between the sliding portion and the connecting portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second engaging portion protrudes from one side of the connecting portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting portion also has an assembly hole, which passes through two sides of the connecting portion and has an assembly end and a limit end. The second clamping portion has a fixing element, a ball and an elastic element. The fixing element is detachably arranged at the assembly end, the ball is movably arranged at the limit end, and the elastic element is arranged in the assembly hole, and the two ends respectively press against the fixing element and the ball; when the ball corresponds to the first limit portion, the first limit portion presses the ball to sink into the assembly hole, and when the ball corresponds to the first clamping portion, the elastic element pushes the ball portion to protrude out of the assembly hole and is combined with the first clamping portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the sliding portion is equal to the inner diameter of the sleeve.

[0012] In some embodiments, the inner wall surface of the sleeve has a track portion extending along the axial direction, and the sliding portion has a guide portion. The guide portion is slidably disposed on the track portion to enable the sliding member to move along the axial direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the sleeve further has a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, the first sleeve portion has an open end and a closed end, the second sleeve portion is detachably arranged at the open end, and the first limiting portion and the first clamping portion are arranged on the second sleeve portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the sleeve further has a top cover, which is detachably disposed on an end of the second sleeve portion away from the first sleeve portion.

[0015] The following is a detailed description of specific embodiments with accompanying drawings so that the examiners can have a further understanding of the technical features of the present invention. Simple diagram description

[0016] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the umbrella handle structure of the present invention. FIG2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the umbrella handle structure of the present invention. FIG3 is a schematic cross-sectional exploded view of the umbrella handle structure of the present invention. FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the umbrella handle structure of the present invention in the use position. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the umbrella handle structure of the present invention in the storage position. Implementation Method

[0017] 1 to 5 , the present invention is an umbrella handle structure suitable for an umbrella 200 . The umbrella handle structure includes a sleeve 10 and a sliding member 20 .

[0018] The sleeve 10 may be, but is not limited to, a hollow cylindrical shape for storing the umbrella 200 , and one end of the sleeve 10 has a first limiting portion 11 and a first engaging portion 12 .

[0019] The slider 20 is connected to the umbrella 200 (e.g., by welding or screwing) and has a stop portion 21 and a second engaging portion 22. The slider 20 is slidably disposed within the sleeve 10 and is movable along an axial direction Z of the sleeve 10 between a use position P1 and a storage position P2.

[0020] When the user pulls the umbrella 200 out of the sleeve 10, the slider 20 is moved to the use position P1. At this point, the slider's stopper 21 abuts against the first stopper 11 of the sleeve 10, and the slider's second engaging portion 22 engages with the first engaging portion 12 of the sleeve 10, securing the slider 20 in the use position P1 for the user to unfold the umbrella 200. To store the umbrella 200, the user folds the umbrella 200 and pushes it back into the sleeve 10. This moves the slider 20 to the storage position P2, separating the slider's stopper 21 from the first stopper 11 of the sleeve 10 and allowing the slider's second engaging portion 22 to disengage from the first engaging portion 12 of the sleeve 10.

[0021] Structurally, to further secure the engagement between the sleeve 10 and the slider 20 in the operating position P1, in some embodiments, the sleeve 10 further includes a second stopper 13. The first stopper 11 and the second stopper 13 of the sleeve 10 are spaced apart along the axial direction Z of the sleeve 10 and protrude from the inner wall of the sleeve 10, forming a recessed first engagement portion 12 between the first stopper 11 and the second stopper 13. In other words, the sleeve 10 is provided with the second stopper 13, the first engagement portion 12, and the first stopper 11 in this order, from top to bottom.

[0022] Therefore, when the sliding member 20 moves to the use position P1 and the second engaging portion 22 can engage with the first engaging portion 12 of the sleeve 10, it is stopped by the first limiting portion 11 and the second limiting portion 13 to avoid axial Z displacement, thereby improving the engaging and fixing effect.

[0023] In some embodiments, the slider 20 comprises a connecting portion 201 and a sliding portion 202. The connecting portion 201 is used to connect to the umbrella 200. The sliding portion 202 has an outer diameter greater than that of the connecting portion 201 and equal to the inner diameter of the sleeve 10. A stopper 21 is disposed between the sliding portion 202 and the connecting portion 201. In this embodiment, one end of the sliding portion 202 is used to connect to the umbrella 200, while the other end is connected to the sliding portion 202. The stopper 21 is formed by the difference in outer diameters between the connecting end surfaces of the connecting portion 201 and the sliding portion 202. In other words, in this embodiment, the stopper 21 is the end surface where the sliding portion 202 connects to the connecting portion 201.

[0024] Therefore, the sliding portion 202 can slide back and forth within the sleeve 10 along the axial direction Z. When it reaches the operating position P1, the stopper 21 on the end surface of the sliding portion 202 abuts against the first stopper 11 of the sleeve 10. The second engaging portion 22 of the sliding member 20 protrudes from one side of the connecting portion 201, so that when the stopper 21 abuts against the first stopper 11 of the sleeve 10, the protruding second engaging portion 22 corresponds to and engages with the first engaging portion 12.

[0025] More specifically, the connecting portion 201 of the slider 20 further comprises an assembly hole 2011, and the second engaging portion 22 comprises a fixing element 221, a ball bearing 222, and an elastic element 223. The assembly hole 2011 extends through both sides of the connecting portion 201 and has an assembly end A and a stop end B. The fixing element 221 of the second engaging portion 22 is detachably mounted at the assembly end A of the assembly hole 2011, the ball bearing 222 is movably mounted at the stop end B, and the elastic element 223 is disposed within the assembly hole 2011, with its two ends respectively abutting against the fixing element 221 and the ball bearing 222. It is understood that during movement of the slider 20 from the stored position P2 to the operating position P1, when the ball bearing 222 of the second engaging portion 22 aligns with the first stop portion 11 of the sleeve 10, the first stop portion 11 presses against the ball bearing 222, causing the ball bearing 222 to be retracted into the assembly hole 2011. When the ball 222 of the second engaging portion 22 corresponds to the first engaging portion 12 of the sleeve 10 , the elastic element 223 pushes the ball 222 to partially protrude out of the assembly hole 2011 and is combined with the first engaging portion 12 .

[0026] For example, the assembly end A of the assembly hole 2011 is a screw hole, the fixing element 221 is a bolt that can be screwed into the screw hole, the outer diameter of the limiting end B is slightly smaller than that of the ball 222, and the elastic element 223 can be a spring. In the absence of external force, the elastic force of the spring pushes a portion of the ball 222 out of the assembly hole 2011, while the other portion of the ball 222 is retained within the assembly hole 2011 by the limiting end B (for example, when the slider 20 slides to the use position P1 and the storage position P2). When the ball 222 of the second engaging portion 22 corresponds to the first limiting portion 11 of the sleeve 10, the first limiting portion 11 presses the ball 222 into the assembly hole 2011, compressing the spring.

[0027] It is worth noting that, in order to effectively enhance the stability of the slider 20 during sliding in the axial direction Z, in some embodiments, the inner wall of the sleeve 10 further comprises a track portion 15 extending along the axial direction Z, while the sliding portion 202 of the slider 20 further comprises a guide portion 2025. The guide portion 2025 is slidably disposed on the track portion 15, allowing the slider 20 to move along the guide portion 2025 in the axial direction Z. For example, the track portion 15 is a convex strip formed on one side of the inner wall of the sleeve 10, while the guide portion 2025 is a recessed groove formed on one side of the sliding portion 202. This concave-convex fit provides a guiding effect, allowing the guide portion 2025 to slide stably relative to the sleeve 10.

[0028] Furthermore, to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the umbrella handle structure, in some embodiments, the sleeve 10 further comprises a first sleeve portion 101 and a second sleeve portion 102. The first sleeve portion 101 has an open end 1011 and a closed end 1012. The second sleeve 102 is detachably mounted on the first sleeve portion 101, and the first stopper 11, the first engaging portion 12, and the second stopper 13 are disposed on the second sleeve portion 102. For example, the outer surface of the open end 1011 of the first sleeve portion 101 may have external threads, while the inner surface of at least one end of the second sleeve portion 102 may have internal threads. This allows the second sleeve portion 102 to be easily assembled and disassembled from the first sleeve portion 101 using screws. In addition, the sleeve 10 may also be provided with two washers O, which are provided on the end surfaces of the first limiting portion 11 and the second limiting portion 13, so that the first sleeve portion 101 and the second sleeve portion 102 can achieve a good airtight effect during assembly, and achieve a good airtight and waterproof effect when the sliding member 20 slides to the use position P1.

[0029] The sleeve 10 may also be provided with a top cover 14. The top cover 14 is detachably mounted on the end of the second sleeve portion 102 away from the first sleeve portion 101. After the user has stored the umbrella 200 in the sleeve 10, the top cover 14 can be closed to prevent the umbrella 200 from slipping out of the sleeve 10. For example, a screw-type locking structure or a cam-and-groove structure (this is a common technique and will not be described in detail here) can be provided between the end of the second sleeve portion 102 away from the first sleeve portion 101 and the top cover 14, allowing the top cover 14 to easily engage or disengage with the second sleeve portion 102.

[0030] As can be seen from the above description, the present invention utilizes a sliding member within the sleeve to allow the umbrella to be freely extended and retracted, allowing it to be moved to either an in-use or storage position, depending on user needs. When moved to the in-use position, the stopper and the first limiting member engage, and the first and second engaging members engage, securing the sliding member, allowing the user to unfold the umbrella for use. Furthermore, when the user stows the umbrella in the sleeve, they simply push the second engaging member from the in-use position toward the storage position, disengaging the first engaging member and achieving storage. This also prevents rainwater from adhering to the umbrella, enhancing cleanliness and convenience during use. Therefore, the present invention combines the advantages and benefits of simple operation with convenient storage.

[0031] 200: Umbrella 10: Sleeve 101: first sleeve portion 1011: Open end 1012: Closed end 102: Second sleeve portion 11: First limit part 12: First engaging portion 13: Second limit part 14: Top cover 15: Rail Department 20: Sliding parts 201:Connection 2011: Assembly hole 202: Sliding part 2025: Guidance Department 21: Stopper 22: Second engaging portion 221:Fixing element 222: Ball 223: Elastic element A: Assembly end B: Limit end Z: Axis O: Washer P1: Use position P2: Storage location

Claims

1. An umbrella handle structure, suitable for use on an umbrella, comprising: A sleeve for receiving the umbrella, wherein one end of the sleeve has a first limiting portion and a first engaging portion; and a sliding member connected to the umbrella and having a stop portion and a second engaging portion. The sliding member is slidably disposed in the sleeve and can be displaced along an axial direction of the sleeve between a use position and a storage position; wherein, when the umbrella is located outside the sleeve, the sliding member is displaced to the use position, and the stop portion abuts against the first limiting portion, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged with each other; and when the umbrella is stored in the sleeve, the sliding member is displaced to the storage position, and the stop portion is separated from the first limiting portion, and the second engaging portion is disengaged from the first engaging portion.

2. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 1, wherein: The sleeve also has a second limiting portion. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are spaced apart along the axial direction of the sleeve and protrude from the inner wall surface of the sleeve respectively, and the first engaging portion is recessed between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion.

3. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 1, wherein: The sliding component comprises a connecting portion and a sliding portion connected to each other. The connecting portion is connected to the umbrella. The outer diameter of the sliding portion is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting portion. The stopping portion is arranged between the sliding portion and the connecting portion.

4. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 3, wherein: The second engaging portion protrudes from one side of the connecting portion.

5. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 4, wherein: The connecting portion also has an assembly hole, which passes through two sides of the connecting portion and has an assembly end and a limit end. The second clamping portion has a fixing element, a ball and an elastic element. The fixing element is detachably arranged at the assembly end, the ball is movably arranged at the limit end, and the elastic element is arranged in the assembly hole, and the two ends respectively press against the fixing element and the ball; when the ball corresponds to the first limit portion, the first limit portion presses the ball to sink into the assembly hole, and when the ball corresponds to the first clamping portion, the elastic element pushes the ball portion to protrude out of the assembly hole and is combined in the first clamping portion.

6. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 3, wherein: The outer diameter of the sliding portion is equal to the inner diameter of the sleeve.

7. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 3, wherein: The inner wall surface of the sleeve has a track portion extending along the axial direction, and the sliding portion has a guide portion. The guide portion is slidably arranged on the track portion to enable the sliding member to move along the axial direction.

8. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 1, wherein: The sleeve further comprises a first sleeve portion and a second sleeve portion, the first sleeve portion having an open end and a closed end, the second sleeve portion being detachably arranged at the open end, and the first limiting portion and the first engaging portion being arranged on the second sleeve portion.

9. The umbrella handle structure according to claim 8, wherein: The sleeve also has a top cover which is detachably arranged on an end of the second sleeve portion away from the first sleeve portion.

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