Parasol Windproof Kit with Adjustable Ground Anchoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing parasols are prone to being blown away, overturned, or having their rods bent or broken by strong winds, with existing anchoring methods failing to adequately protect the cover sheet and slats.
Innovation Solution
A windproof kit comprising a rigid coupling element and ropes that anchor to the ground, sliding and self-locking elements, and adjustable length mechanisms to secure the parasol, allowing easy installation and quick adaptation to various parasol types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ropes are used to anchor the support pole to heavy stones or stakes, then the parasol is prevented from flying away, but the cover sheet and slats can still be overturned upwards or collapse inwards and break
Solution Approach 1:
The windproof kit is divided into separate functional components: a rigid coupling element that attaches to the support pole, ropes for anchoring, and sliding/self-locking elements for securing the cover sheet and slats. This segmentation allows each component to address specific vulnerability points independently, preventing both pole displacement and cover sheet/slats damage simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding and self-locking elements act as intermediaries between the ropes and the cover sheet/slats structure. These elements transfer and distribute the anchoring forces from the ropes to the cover sheet and slats, preventing direct wind forces from overwhelming the structural components while maintaining the anchoring function.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a complex windproof system is installed to protect all parts of the parasol, then protection against wind damage is improved, but installation complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The kit incorporates dynamic elements including adjustable-length ropes and sliding/self-locking mechanisms that can be quickly configured and locked into position. These dynamic features allow the system to adapt to different parasol sizes and wind conditions without requiring complex permanent installations, reducing both installation complexity and storage space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The rigid coupling element with multiple attachment points and the modular rope system with universal sliding/self-locking elements can be adapted to various parasol types and configurations. This multi-functionality allows a single kit design to protect different parasol structures without requiring model-specific components, simplifying the overall system while maintaining comprehensive protection.
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AI summary
The present invention refers to a windproof kit for a beach parasol (1) comprising a central support pole (2) having a first end (3) to be anchored to the ground and a second end (4), longitudinally opposite to said first end (3), a plurality of slats (5) and a cover sheet (6), said parasol (1) being configured to move from a first closed position of the cover sheet (6) to a second open position of the cover sheet (6), the windproof kit comprising: a rigid element (11, 21) for removable coupling to said second end (4) of the central support pole (2); at least two ropes (12a, 12b, 22a, 22b), each of which is connectable near a first end to said rigid element (11, 21) and connectable near the opposite end to a ground anchoring element (17). The present invention also concerns a beach parasol (1) comprising a windproof kit and a method for mounting a windproof kit on a parasol.