Split-type handle for beach umbrella

Abstract

A split-type handle for beach umbrellas, including an outer handle portion, an inner handle portion and an engagement mechanism. The outer handle portion is engaged with the inner handle portion through the engagement mechanism to achieve positioning. The engagement mechanism incudes at least one group of recessed groove and protruding block engaged with each other. The recessed groove is arranged on an inner wall of the outer handle portion or an outer wall of the inner handle portion. The protruding block is correspondingly arranged on the outer wall of the inner handle portion or the inner wall of the outer handle portion. The recessed groove and the protruding block, as a whole, are configured to be rotatably connected to an umbrella shaft through a pivot pin.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority from Chinese Patent Application No. 202522479775.8, filed on Nov. 21, 2025. The content of the aforementioned application, including any intervening amendments thereto, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] This application relates to beach umbrella accessories, and more particularly to a split-type handle for a beach umbrella.BACKGROUND

[0003] As a common outdoor sunshade tool, beach umbrellas are typically secured by rotating the umbrella pole to screw the bottom spiral section into the sand. To save effort, various beach umbrellas with grip handles emerged on the market, some of which feature an integrated handle design, such that the overall structural stability and torsional strength rely entirely on a single rotating component, posing a risk of loosening after prolonged use. Furthermore, it is required to replace the entire structure in the case of local damage, making the maintenance inconvenient. Additionally, it is required to sleeve the handle onto the connection portion from one end of the pole, which complicates the assembly process. Therefore, there is a need to provide a handle structure for beach umbrellas that has excellent structural stability and simplified assembly and maintenance processes.SUMMARY

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a split-type handle for a beach umbrella to address the aforementioned technical problems, which can offer robust construction, ease of assembly and convenient maintenance.

[0005] A split-type handle for a beach umbrella, comprising:

[0006] an outer handle portion; and

[0007] an inner handle portion;

[0008] wherein the outer handle portion is engaged with the inner handle portion; the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion are configured, as a whole, to be rotatably connected to an umbrella shaft of the beach umbrella; an engagement mechanism is arranged at an engagement position between the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion; and the outer handle portion is engaged with the inner handle portion through the engagement mechanism to achieve positioning.

[0009] In some embodiments, the engagement mechanism comprises at least one group of a recessed groove and a protruding block engageable with each other; and

[0010] the recessed groove is arranged on the inner wall of the outer handle portion; and the protruding block is arranged on an outer wall of the inner handle portion; or the recessed groove is arranged on the outer wall of the inner handle portion, and the protruding block is arranged on the inner wall of the outer handle portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the outer handle portion comprises a holding section and a connecting section; the connecting section is arranged on a side of the outer handle portion close to the inner handle portion; and the recessed groove or the protruding block is arranged on an inner wall of the connecting section.

[0012] In some embodiments, an inner diameter of the holding section is greater than or equal to an outer diameter of the umbrella shaft; an inner diameter of the inner handle portion is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the umbrella shaft; and an inner diameter of the connecting section is greater than or equal to an outer diameter of the inner handle portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer handle portion is provided with a pair of first connecting holes; the inner handle portion is provided with a pair of second connecting holes; the umbrella shaft is provided with a pair of third connecting holes; the pair of third connecting holes is configured to fit the pair of first connecting holes and the pair of second connecting holes in position and size; and the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion are rotatably connected to the umbrella shaft through a pivot pin passing through the pair of first connecting holes, the pair of second connecting holes and the pair of third connecting holes. In this case, a dual fixation mechanism of engagement and pin connection ensures a stable connection between the handle and the umbrella shaft during use, which possesses strong torsional resistance to prevent loosening. The engagement mechanism, which includes the recessed groove and the protruding block and is arranged at the engagement position between the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion, enables precise positioning and preliminary fixation during assembly to prevent component misalignment and improve assembly efficiency.

[0014] In some embodiments, the split-type handle for the beach umbrella further comprises a cover; the connecting section is provided with a pair of connecting holes; an outer wall of the connecting section is provided with an annular protective flange located at an outer periphery of each of the pair of connecting holes; the cover is configured to be fitted onto the annular protective flange to accommodate and conceal a head portion of the pivot pin, so as to eliminate safety hazards, enhance the product's integrity and aesthetic appearance and effectively prevent dust and sand ingress; and the annular protective flange is integrally formed with the connecting section.

[0015] In some embodiments, outer surfaces of the holding section and the inner handle portion are each provided with an anti-slip recess, which increases a contact area and a friction force during holding.

[0016] Compared to the prior art, the present disclosure has the following beneficial effects.

[0017] The dual fixation mechanism of engagement and pivot pin connection ensures a stable connection between the handle and the umbrella shaft during use, which possesses strong torsional resistance to prevent loosening. The engagement mechanism, which includes the recessed groove and the protruding block and is arranged at the engagement position between the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion, enables precise positioning and preliminary fixation during assembly to prevent component misalignment and improve assembly efficiency.

[0018] By dividing the handle into the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion, such a structure is simplified to enable separate mold manufacturing, and reduce mold complexity and production costs. Moreover, any damaged component can be replaced individually, resulting in low maintenance costs and high cost-effectiveness. The annular protective flange located at the outer periphery of each of the pair of connecting holes accommodates and conceals the head portion of the pivot pin, thereby eliminating safety hazards, enhancing the product's integrity and aesthetic appearance and effectively preventing dust and sand ingress.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG. 1 structurally shows a split-type handle for a beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the split-type handle for the beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of area A in FIG. 2;

[0022] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional exploded view of the split-type handle for the beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of area B in FIG. 4;

[0024] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the split-type handle for the beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0025] FIG. 7 structurally shows the split-type handle for the beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (in an unfolded state).

[0026] In the figures: 1-outer handle portion; 11-holding section; 12-connecting section; 13-annular protective flange; 2-inner handle portion; 3-engagement mechanism; 31-recessed groove; 32-protruding block; 4-connecting hole; 5-umbrella shaft; 6-cover; and 7-anti-slip recess.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTSEMBODIMENT 1

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1-7, the present disclosure provides a split-type handle for a beach umbrella, including an outer handle portion 1, an inner handle portion 2 and an engagement mechanism 3. The outer handle portion 1 is engaged with the inner handle portion 2. The outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 are configured, as a whole, to be rotatably connected to an umbrella shaft 5 of the beach umbrella. The engagement mechanism 3 is arranged at an engagement position between the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2. The outer handle portion 1 is engaged with the inner handle portion 2 through the engagement mechanism 3 to achieve positioning.

[0028] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 6, the outer handle portion 1 includes a holding section 11 and a connecting section 12. Outer surfaces of the holding section 11 and the inner handle portion 2 are each provided with an anti-slip recess 7. The connecting section 12 is arranged an end of the outer handle portion 1 close to the inner handle portion 2. An inner diameter of the connecting section 12 is configured to fit an outer diameter of the inner handle portion 2. The holding section 11 is configured for being held by a user. An inner diameter of the holding section 11 is slightly greater than an outer diameter of the umbrella shaft 5, so as to allow an overall assembly to closely fit the umbrella shaft 5 when the split-type handle is not in use, thereby reducing the occupied space.

[0029] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 4-5, the engagement mechanism 3 includes a pair of protruding blocks 32 and a pair of recessed grooves 31, where the pair of protruding blocks 32 is arranged on an inner wall of the connecting section 12, and the pair of recessed grooves 31 is arranged on an outer wall of the inner handle portion 2. The pair of protruding blocks 32 and the pair of recessed grooves 31 are symmetrically arranged along a circumferential direction of the umbrella shaft 5.

[0030] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2-3, the connecting section 12 is provided with a pair of first connecting holes 4, the inner handle portion 2 is provided with a pair of second connecting holes 4, and the umbrella shaft 5 is provided with a pair of third connecting holes 4, where the pair of third connecting holes 4 is configured to fit the pair of first connecting holes 4 and the pair of second connecting holes 4 in position and size. After the outer handle portion 1 is engaged with the inner handle portion 2 through the engagement mechanism 3, the pair of third connecting holes 4 of the umbrella shaft 5 is configured to align with the pair of first connecting holes 4 of the connecting section 12 and the pair of second connecting holes 4 of the inner handle portion 2. The outer handle portion 1, the inner handle portion 2 and the umbrella shaft 5 are rotatably connected to each other through a pivot pin passing through the pair of first connecting holes 4 of the connecting section 12, the pair of second connecting holes 4 of the inner handle portion 2 and the pair of third connecting holes 4 of the umbrella shaft 5. An axis of the pivot pin is configured to form a relative rotational axis of the split-type handle and the umbrella shaft 5.

[0031] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, an outer wall of the connecting section 12 is provided with an annular protective flange 13 located around each of the pair of first connecting holes 4 of the connecting section 12, where the annular protective flange 13 is integrally formed with the connecting section 12. The annular protective flange 13 is configured to extend outward to form a low annular cavity with a depth sufficient to completely accommodate a head portion of the pivot pin, thereby avoiding exposure of sharp components and enhancing safety.

[0032] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the split-type handle for the beach umbrella further includes a cover 6 configured for being fitted onto an inner wall of the annular protective flange 13. Such a fitting configuration between the cover 6 and the annular protective flange 13 completely conceals the pair of first connecting holes 4 of the connecting section 12 and the head portion of the pivot pin, resulting in a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance at a tail end of the split-type handle and effectively preventing sand, dust and moisture from intruding into an inner structure of the fitting configuration.

[0033] During assembly, the outer handle portion 1, the inner handle portion 2 and the umbrella shaft 5 are aligned with each other according to positions of the pair of first connecting holes 4, the pair of second connecting holes 4 and the pair of third connecting holes 4, such that the inner handle portion 2 is enabled to face toward the inner wall of the outer handle portion 1. A recessed groove 31 on the inner handle portion 2 is aligned with a protruding block 32 on the connecting section 12, then pushing axially inward. When the protruding block 32 slides into and is engaged with the recessed groove 31, the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 achieve preliminary positioning and circumferential fixation, so as to prevent the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 from relative rotation. Subsequently, the pivot pin is sequentially inserted through the pair of first connecting holes 4 of the outer handle portion 1, the pair of second connecting holes 4 of the inner handle portion 2 and the pair of third connecting holes 4 of the umbrella shaft 5 to connect the outer handle portion 1, the inner handle portion 2 and the umbrella shaft 5 with each other, such that the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 are allowed to rotate relative to the umbrella shaft 5.

[0034] During use, the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 are rotated, such that a line connecting an end of the outer handle portion 1 and an end of the inner handle portion 2 is perpendicular to an axis of the umbrella shaft 5. When using a push-in type beach umbrella, the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 are simultaneously gripped to insert or withdraw the umbrella shaft 5 into or from the sand, so as to complete the fixation or movement of the beach umbrella. When using a screw-in beach umbrella, the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 are rotated about the axis of the umbrella shaft 5, thereby driving the umbrella shaft 5 to rotate. Consequently, an anchor at a lower end of the umbrella shaft 5 is screwed into or out of the sand to complete the fixation or movement of the beach umbrella. After use, the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 are rotated again such that inner walls of the outer handle portion 1 and the inner handle portion 2 closely fit an outer wall of the umbrella shaft 5.

Claims

1. A split-type handle for a beach umbrella, comprising:an outer handle portion; andan inner handle portion;wherein the outer handle portion is engaged with the inner handle portion; the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion are configured, as a whole, to be rotatably connected to an umbrella shaft of the beach umbrella; an engagement mechanism is arranged at an engagement position between the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion; and the outer handle portion is engaged with the inner handle portion through the engagement mechanism to achieve positioning.

2. The split-type handle of claim 1, wherein the engagement mechanism comprises at least one group of a recessed groove and a protruding block engageable with each other; andthe recessed groove is arranged on the inner wall of the outer handle portion, and the protruding block is arranged on an outer wall of the inner handle portion; or the recessed groove is arranged on the outer wall of the inner handle portion, and the protruding block is arranged on the inner wall of the outer handle portion.

3. The split-type handle of claim 2, wherein the outer handle portion comprises a holding section and a connecting section; the connecting section is arranged on a side of the outer handle portion close to the inner handle portion; and the recessed groove or the protruding block is arranged on an inner wall of the connecting section.

4. The split-type handle of claim 3, wherein an inner diameter of the holding section is greater than or equal to an outer diameter of the umbrella shaft; an inner diameter of the inner handle portion is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the umbrella shaft; and an inner diameter of the connecting section is greater than or equal to an outer diameter of the inner handle portion.

5. The split-type handle of claim 1, wherein the outer handle portion is provided with a pair of first connecting holes; the inner handle portion is provided with a pair of second connecting holes; the umbrella shaft is provided with a pair of third connecting holes; the pair of third connecting holes is configured to fit the pair of first connecting holes and the pair of second connecting holes in position and size; and the outer handle portion and the inner handle portion are rotatably connected to the umbrella shaft through a pivot pin passing through the pair of first connecting holes, the pair of second connecting holes and the pair of third connecting holes.

6. The split-type handle of claim 3, wherein the connecting section is provided with a pair of connecting holes; an outer wall of the connecting section is provided with an annular protective flange located at an outer periphery of each of the pair of connecting holes; and the annular protective flange is integrally formed with the connecting section.

7. The split-type handle of claim 6, further comprising:a cover configured for being fitted onto the annular protective flange.

8. The split-type handle of claim 3, wherein outer surfaces of the holding section and the inner handle portion are each provided with an anti-slip recess.

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