CN220587666U - Joint and bracket for shielding product - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a joint and a bracket for shielding a product. A joint for a shade product for rotationally coupling a first rod and a second rod, the joint comprising a body and a metal reinforcing sheet coupled to the body, the first rod and the body coupled by a first pivot, the second rod and the body coupled by a second pivot; the metal reinforcing sheet is provided with at least two end parts, wherein one end part is provided with a first pivot hole for the first pivot to pass through, and the other end part is provided with a second pivot hole for the second pivot to pass through. The joint is used for rotationally connecting a plurality of rods of the outdoor shielding product, and the strength of the rotational connection part of the rods can be improved.

Description

Joint and bracket for shielding product

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the field of outdoor products, and relates to a joint and a bracket for shielding products, such as a joint and a bracket for beach umbrellas.

Background

Outdoor screening products, typically beach umbrellas, are widely used in outdoor activities for sun or rain protection and the like. One type of beach umbrella which is common adopts a foldable support, so that the beach umbrella can be unfolded or folded, and can be conveniently carried or stored. One of the collapsible brackets used for beach umbrellas comprises a central support rod at the center and a plurality of collapsible and expandable top frame units, wherein the central support rod is erected on the ground (such as beach), and the inner end parts of the top frame units are connected with the upper end parts of the support rods and radially extend outwards along the radial direction of the central support rod. Each top frame unit comprises three slender rods, wherein the inner end part of the first slender rod is hinged with an upper fixed block, the inner end part of the second slender rod is hinged with a lower fixed block, the upper fixed block is fixed at the upper end part of the central supporting rod, and the lower fixed block is fixed on the central supporting rod and is positioned below the upper fixed block by a distance; the outer ends of the first slender rod and the second slender rod are respectively hinged to different parts of the third slender rod, and each top frame unit and the supporting rod bracket form a four-bar mechanism, so that each top frame unit can be folded and unfolded. However, such beach umbrellas have the disadvantage that the hinge of the first, second and third elongate rods tends to be a point of stress when the beach umbrella is tipped over and is subject to external impacts during storage and transport, where the strength is low, which adversely affects the service life of the beach umbrella.

Disclosure of Invention

The utility model aims to provide an improved joint and support for shielding products, which improves the strength of the rotating connection part of a plurality of rods of the shielding products.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

a joint for a shade product for rotationally coupling a first rod and a second rod, the joint comprising a body and a metal reinforcing sheet coupled to the body, the first rod and the body coupled by a first pivot, the second rod and the body coupled by a second pivot; the metal reinforcing sheet is provided with at least two end parts, wherein one end part is provided with a first pivot hole for the first pivot to pass through, and the other end part is provided with a second pivot hole for the second pivot to pass through.

In a preferred embodiment, the body and the third rod are connected by a fastener, and the at least two ends include a third end having a connecting hole formed therein for the fastener to pass through.

In a more preferred embodiment, the centers of the first pivot hole, the second pivot hole and the connecting hole are not on the same straight line.

In a more preferred embodiment, the metal connecting piece is generally L-shaped.

In a more preferred embodiment, the center line of the first rod and the center line of the third rod are coincident with or parallel to each other after the shielding product is unfolded, the first pivot hole is located above the center line of the first rod, and the second pivot hole is located below the center line of the first rod.

In a more preferred embodiment, the body has a plug portion inserted into an end of the third rod, the plug portion and the third rod being connected by a fastener.

In a preferred embodiment, the body has a receiving groove in which an end of the first rod is received after the shade product is unfolded; the upper portion of the receiving groove is opened to allow the first lever to be turned upward.

The utility model also adopts the following technical scheme:

a joint for a shade product for rotationally connecting at least two bars, the joint comprising a body and a metal reinforcing sheet connected to the body, one bar being connected to the body by a fastener and the other bar being connected to the body by a pivot; the metal reinforcing sheet is provided with at least two end parts, wherein one end part is provided with a connecting hole for the fastener to pass through, and the other end part is provided with a pivot hole for the pivot to pass through.

The utility model also adopts the following technical scheme:

a stand for shielding a product comprising said joint.

In a preferred embodiment, the shielding product comprises a beach umbrella, the support comprises top frame units capable of being relatively unfolded and folded to support a cloth cover of the beach umbrella, each top frame unit is rotatably connected with a first rod, each top frame unit comprises a second rod and a third rod, the outer end of the first rod is connected with the body through a first pivot, the inner end of the second rod is connected with the body through a second pivot, and the outer end of the third rod is connected with the body through a fastener.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

the joint is used for rotationally connecting a plurality of rod pieces of an outdoor shielding product, and the metal reinforcing sheet extends from the joint of the body and one rod piece to the joint of the body and the other rod piece, so that the strength of the rotational joint of the rod pieces is improved.

The shielding product bracket adopting the joint is typically a bracket of a beach umbrella, a plurality of rods of the top frame unit can be connected in a rotating way through the joint, and if external impact is applied to the joints after the top frame unit is folded or in the overturning process, the external force at the connecting part of the rods mostly acts on the joint, so that the deformation or breakage of the rods caused by the direct impact of the ends of the rods is avoided, the integral strength of the shielding bracket is improved, and the service life of the shielding product is prolonged.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, the drawings that are needed in the description of the embodiments will be briefly described below, it being obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and that other drawings may be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of another beach umbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the present utility model.

Fig. 3 and 4 are perspective views of a shielding product holder according to an embodiment of the utility model, respectively, at two different viewing angles.

Fig. 5 is a front view of the shielding product holder of fig. 3 and 4.

Fig. 6 is a top view of the masking product holder of fig. 3 and 4.

Fig. 7 is a schematic view of another shielding product holder according to an embodiment of the utility model at a viewing angle.

Fig. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the shielding product holder of fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a partial enlarged view at a in fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view of the masking product holder of fig. 7 at another viewing angle.

Fig. 11 is a vertical sectional view of the shielding product holder of fig. 10.

Fig. 12 is a partial enlarged view at B in fig. 11.

Fig. 13 is a schematic view of the shade product holder of fig. 7 during folding, wherein the first slider and the second slider are disengaged from each other.

Fig. 14 is a schematic view of the shielding product holder of fig. 13 further folded.

Fig. 15 is a schematic view of the shielding product holder shown in fig. 13 in a folded state.

Fig. 16 is a front view of one of the roof rack units in the unfolded state.

Fig. 17 and 18 are front and perspective views, respectively, of the top frame unit of fig. 16 during folding.

Fig. 19 is a partial enlarged view at C in fig. 18.

Fig. 20 is a front view of the top frame unit of fig. 16 in a collapsed state.

Fig. 21 and 22 are structural diagrams of the first slider at two different viewing angles, respectively.

Fig. 23 and 24 are structural diagrams of the second slider at two different viewing angles, respectively.

Fig. 25 is a structural view of the connecting piece.

Fig. 26 is a block diagram of a joint according to another embodiment of the utility model.

Wherein,

100. a bracket; 200. a cloth cover; 201. a sand bag;

1. a center support bar; 11. dividing the rod; 12. ground nails;

2. a top frame unit; 21. a first ejector rod; 22. a second ejector rod; 23. an extension rod; 24. a diagonal brace; 25. a joint; 251. a body; 251a, a plug; 252. a metal reinforcing sheet; 253. an impact buffer section; 254. a container; a1, a first pivot; a2, a second pivot; 26. a connecting sheet; 261. a sleeve; 262. a fin; 263. a hanging hole; 263a, a clamping groove part; 263b, a channel section;

3. a top cap;

4. a first slider; 41. a locking plate; 411. a lug;

5. a second slider; 51. a locking groove; 511. a groove wall;

6. and (3) a spring.

Detailed Description

Preferred embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings so that the advantages and features of the present utility model can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art. The description of these embodiments is provided to assist understanding of the present utility model, but is not intended to limit the present utility model. In addition, technical features of the embodiments of the present utility model described below may be combined with each other as long as they do not collide with each other.

It should be noted that: the terms "upper", "lower", "inner" and "outer" as used herein are described based on the position of the components of the shade product holder when in the expanded state; "upper" and "lower" can be seen in FIG. 5 on the upper and lower sides of the page; "inner" and "outer" are defined with reference to a central support bar, "inner" specifically refers to a side or portion of a component that is closer to the central support bar, and "outer" specifically refers to a side or portion of a component that is farther from the central support bar.

The present embodiment provides a joint for a shade product, particularly, a joint for a bracket of a shade product, which can provide a shade space outdoors for sunshade or rain shelter, etc. Each joint is specifically used for rotationally connecting three rods of the bracket (a first ejector rod, a second ejector rod and an extension rod, which will be described below). The stand is foldable, has an unfolded state and a folded state, and is suitable for use in a foldable shade product. Typically, the masking product may be a beach umbrella. The embodiment provides a beach umbrella adopting the bracket, which can be used on beach or the like.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the beach umbrella includes an umbrella stand, specifically a bracket 100 described in detail below, and a cloth cover 200 fixed to the bracket 100; when the bracket 100 is in the unfolded state, the cloth cover 200 is spread out to provide a larger shielding area. The cloth cover 200 is also provided with a plurality of sand bags 201 or is connected with a plurality of sand bags 201 to further stabilize the cloth cover 200.

As shown in fig. 3 to 6, the stand 100 includes a center support bar 1 and a plurality of top frame units 2. The central support bar 1 is arranged vertically and has an upper end and a lower end for resting on or being fixed to the ground. In use, the central support bar 1 stands on the ground with the lower end fixed to the ground. Further, the central support rod 1 is also telescopic or comprises a plurality of mutually detachable branch rods 11, so that the central support rod has smaller volume before assembly or after folding, reduces space occupation and is convenient for transportation or storage. In particular, in the present embodiment, the center support bar 1 includes three separate bars 11 that can be separated from each other, the three separate bars 11 are sequentially connected by fasteners such as screws, and the three separate bars 11 are separated from each other before assembly, so that the packaging space can be saved. The lowermost shank 11 may also be connected to a ground spike 12 for ease of insertion into the ground. The plurality of top frame units 2 are supported by the center support bar 1 and can be relatively unfolded and folded.

The upper end of the central support rod 1 is fixedly connected or integrally arranged with a top cap 3. The bracket 100 further comprises a first slider 4 and a second slider 5. The first slider 4 is provided on the center support rod 1 so as to be movable in the up-down direction, and the first slider 4 is located below the top cap 3. The second slider 5 is provided on the center support rod 1 so as to be movable in the up-down direction, and the second slider 5 is located below the first slider 4. In this embodiment, the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are respectively sliding sleeves sleeved on the central supporting rod 1, and are preferably sleeved on the uppermost sub rod 11 in a vertically sliding manner. The top cap 3, the first sliding block 4 and the second sliding block 5 are arranged from top to bottom.

In a preferred embodiment, as shown in fig. 7 to 12, the support 100 further comprises a spring 6, the spring 6 being in particular a compression spring arranged between the top cap 3 and the first slider 4. The spring 6 is specifically sleeved on the central supporting rod 1, the upper end of the spring is propped against the top cap 3, and the lower end of the spring is propped against the first sliding block 4. When the bracket 100 is in the folded state, the spring 6 deforms and has a tendency to enable the first sliding block 4 to slide downwards to be away from the top cap 3, so as to provide assistance for unfolding the bracket 100, and the consumer can save more effort when opening the beach umbrella. When the support 100 is folded, each top frame unit 2 turns downwards relative to the central supporting rod 1 and is closed under the action of self gravity and/or the action of the consumer pulling downwards, the first sliding block 4 slides upwards relative to the top cap 3, and the spring 6 between the two is in a compressed state.

One end portion of each of the top frame units 2 is connected to the center support bar 1, and the other end portion extends outward in the radial direction of the center support bar 1, and the plurality of top frame units 2 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the center support bar 1 so that the plurality of top frame units 2 are in a radial shape. Each top frame unit 2 can be unfolded and folded so that the entire rack 100 can be folded as shown in fig. 13 to 15. In this embodiment, four roof rack units 2 are specifically included. The top frame units 2 are identical in structure, and the four top frame units 2 are formed in a cross shape centering on the center support bar 1 in a plan view. A detailed description will be given below taking one of the top frame units 2 as an example.

As shown in the above figures and fig. 14 to 18, each top frame unit 2 includes a first top rod 21, a second top rod 22, an inclined strut 24 and a joint 25, and each top frame unit 2 is further connected to an extension rod 23. Wherein the inner end of the extension rod 23 is pivotally connected to the top frame unit 2 to allow the extension rod 23 to be flipped up relative to the top frame unit 2 when the stand 100 is tipped over sideways. The inner end of the first ejector rod 21 is rotatably connected to the top cap 3; the joint 25 is provided at the outer end of the first jack 21 (third rod), and the two are fixedly connected or integrally provided. The inner end of the second jack 22 (second rod) is rotatably connected to the first slider 4, and the outer end of the second jack 22 is rotatably connected to the joint 25. The extension rod 23 (first rod) is rotatably connected at an inner end portion thereof to the joint 25, and at an outer end portion thereof is extended outwardly and may be provided with a connection piece 26, and the connection piece 26 is provided with a connection hole or a connection groove to facilitate connection with the cloth cover 200 or the like, providing a large shielding area. The upper end of the diagonal brace 24 is rotatably connected to the first jack 21, and the lower end of the diagonal brace 24 is rotatably connected to the second slider 5. In the embodiment, the first ejector rod 21 of each top frame unit 2 is pivotally connected to the top cap 3, the second ejector rod 22 of each top frame unit 2 is pivotally connected to the first slider 4, and the diagonal brace 24 of each top frame unit 2 is pivotally connected to the second slider 5. As shown in fig. 12, the extension rod 23 is connected to the joint 25 through a first pivot a1, the second jack 22 is connected to the joint 25 through a second pivot a2, and the first jack 21, the second jack 22, the center support rod 1 and the first slider 4 thereon of each jack unit 2 constitute a crank slider mechanism; the first carrier rod 21, the diagonal brace 24, the central support rod 1 and the second slide 5 thereon of each top frame unit 2 constitute a crank slide mechanism.

Further, in the present embodiment, each top frame unit 2 includes two second ejector pins 22, and the two second ejector pins 22 are connected between the same joint 25 and the first slider 4 in parallel to enhance the strength of the top frame unit 2. A gap is arranged between the two second ejector rods 22, and the diagonal brace 24 passes through the gap between the two second ejector rods 22 and is respectively connected with the first ejector rod 21 and the second sliding block 5. The length of the diagonal brace 24 is smaller than that of the first ejector rod 21 and the second ejector rod 22, and the distance between the joint of the diagonal brace 24 and the first ejector rod 21 and the outer end of the first ejector rod 21 is smaller than one half of the length of the first ejector rod 21, and the sum of the distance and the length of the diagonal brace 24 is smaller than or equal to the length of the second ejector rod 22. In addition, the difference in length between the first jack 21 and the second jack 22 is less than one tenth of the length of the second jack 22; preferably, the length of the first ejector pin 21 is smaller than the length of the second ejector pin 22. When the bracket 100 is in the folded state, the diagonal brace 24 is accommodated between the two second ejector rods 22 in each top frame unit 2, so as to fully utilize the internal space and avoid the overlarge whole volume after folding.

In other embodiments, each roof rack unit 2 includes two first roof bars 21, and the number of second roof bars 22 is one. The two first push rods 21 are connected in parallel between the same joint 25 and the top cap 3 to enhance the strength of the top frame unit 2. The diagonal strut 24 is rotatably connected to at least one of the first rams 21.

As shown in fig. 9 and 19, the joint 25 has a receiving groove 254, and the outer end portion of the extension rod 23 is received in the receiving groove 254 when the stand 100 is in the unfolded state. The upper portion of the receiving groove 254 is opened to allow the extension rod 23 to be rotated out of the receiving groove 254 to be drawn toward each other with the first push rod 21. The central line of the extension rod 23 and the central line of the first push rod 21 coincide or are parallel to each other in the unfolded state of the shielding product, and the receiving groove 254 also extends along the central line of the extension rod 23. The upper portion and the outer end of the accommodating groove 254 are open, the lower portion of the accommodating groove 254 is closed, when the bracket 100 is in the unfolded state, the extension rod 23 leans against the lower portion of the accommodating groove 254, the lower portion of the accommodating groove 254 has a rotation limiting effect on the extension rod 23, the extension rod 23 can be prevented from being turned downwards, and the extension rod 23 can be turned upwards to be close to the first ejector rod 21. When the stand 100 is in the unfolded state, the first pivot a1 is located above the center line of the extension rod 23, and the second pivot a2 is located below the center line of the extension rod 23.

The joint 25 has an impact buffer 253 that lands when the stand 100 is turned upside down, and the entire stand is supported by the impact buffer 253 of the joint 25 that lands when the stand 100 is turned upside down or is placed obliquely on the ground; at this time, the impact buffer 253 protrudes outwards relative to the first pivot a1, the second pivot a2, the inner end of the extension rod 23 and the outer end of the second ejector rod 22, so as to effectively avoid the end of the rod member (especially the outer end of the second ejector rod 22) from directly contacting, thereby reducing the risk of bending deformation or breakage of the rod member.

The joint 25 includes a body 251 and a metal reinforcing sheet 252 fixedly connected to the body 251, wherein the body 251 is a plastic member, which can be manufactured by an integral injection molding process. The metal reinforcing sheet 252 can be an alloy sheet with better strength such as a steel sheet. Further, the metal reinforcing sheet 252 extends from the first pivot a1 to the second pivot a2, one end of the metal reinforcing sheet 252 is provided with a first pivot hole through which the first pivot a1 passes, and the other end is provided with a second pivot hole through which the second pivot a2 passes. The first pivot a1 is inserted into the upper end portions of the body 251 and the metal reinforcing sheet 252, the second pivot a2 is inserted into the lower end portions of the body 251 and the metal reinforcing sheet 252, and the metal reinforcing sheet 252 is connected to the body 251 by the first pivot a1 and the second pivot a2, so as to effectively strengthen the connection strength among the first push rod 21, the second push rod 22 and the extension rod 23. In this embodiment, each top frame unit 2 includes two second push rods 22 and is connected to the joints 25 in parallel, so that the number of the metal reinforcing sheets 252 is also two, and the metal reinforcing sheets are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the body 251. The body 251 of the joint 25 further has a plug 251a, and the plug 251a is inserted into the outer end portion of the first jack 21 and fixed to the first jack 21 by a fastener such as a screw or a rivet.

In other embodiments, as shown in fig. 26, the metal reinforcing sheet 252 has three ends, which are generally L-shaped. Two ends of the metal reinforcing sheet 252 are provided with pivot holes, and the first pivot a1 and the second pivot a2 pass through the pivot holes respectively; the third end portion is provided with a connecting hole through which a fastener a3 such as a screw or a rivet passes and fixedly connects the joint 25 (specifically, the third end portion of the plug 251a and the metal reinforcing piece 252) with the outer end portion of the first jack 21. The strength of the joint of the first ejector rod 21, the second ejector rod 22 and the extension rod 23 is effectively enhanced.

As shown in fig. 3, 5, 7, 8 and 16, a connecting piece 26 is provided at the outer end of each extension rod 23 for conveniently connecting the cloth cover 200 of the shielding product. Referring specifically to fig. 25, the connecting piece 26 includes a sleeve 261, and the sleeve 261 is fitted over the outer end portion of the extension rod 23; further, the sleeve 261 is secured to the extension rod 23 by fasteners (e.g., screws). The connecting tab 26 further includes one or more tabs 262, the tabs 262 being fixedly connected or integrally provided with the sleeve 261. The fins 262 are generally sheet-like in shape and generally parallel to the cloth cover. The wing 262 is provided with a through-hole 263, and in this embodiment, the connecting hole 263 penetrates the wing 262 in the up-down direction. The hooking hole 263 has a clamping groove portion 263a, and the clamping groove portion 263a has an opening; the hooking hole 263 further has a guide groove portion 263b, and the guide groove portion 263b communicates with the locking groove portion 263a through the opening; the aperture of the guide groove portion 263b is larger than that of the clamping groove portion 263a, and the whole hanging hole 263 is in a calabash shape; further, the guiding groove 263b is a circular hole, and the clamping groove 263a is a U-shaped hole. In other embodiments, the connecting hole 263 is only formed by a clamping groove 263a, and the opening is formed on the outer edge of the connecting piece 26, that is, the clamping groove 263a extends inward from the edge of the connecting piece 26, so that the connecting piece on the cloth cover can slide in. The cloth cover of the outdoor shielding product is connected with a plurality of connecting pieces, the connecting pieces comprise connecting pins, and the side walls of the connecting pins are provided with concave parts (such as annular grooves). When the cloth cover is mounted, the connecting pin is inserted into the guide groove portion 263b and slid into the clamping groove portion 263a from the opening or directly slid into the clamping groove portion 263a from the opening, and the concave portion is clamped on the connecting piece 26 to prevent the connecting pin from sliding out of the clamping groove portion 263 a. The embodiment is different from the conventional connection mode of the cloth cover and the bracket, so that the cloth cover is convenient to connect, reliable in connection and capable of reducing the risk of tearing or damaging the connection part of the cloth cover in the folding or unfolding process of the rod piece. The bracket 100 has a locking mechanism. When the bracket 100 is in the unfolded state, the locking mechanism is in the locked state, and the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are locked with each other. When the bracket 100 is in the folded state, the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state, and the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are separated from each other. As shown in fig. 18 to 22, one of the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 has a lock piece 41 capable of elastic deformation and the other has a lock groove 51 formed therein, and the lock mechanism includes the lock piece 41 and the lock groove 51. The lock piece 41 is inserted into the lock groove 51 in the unfolded state of the bracket 100, and the lock piece 41 has a lug 411 which is in abutting engagement with the groove wall of the lock groove 51. In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 12, the first slider 4 has a pair of locking pieces 41 extending downward, and the lower part of the locking piece 41 also has a lug 411 protruding outward; the first slider 4 has a lock groove 51 penetrating up and down, the lock piece 41 can be inserted into the lock groove 51, the lug 411 can be locked on the groove wall 511 facing downward of the second slider 5, and after the lock piece 41 is inserted into the lock groove 51 and locked in place, the upper surface of the lug 411 can abut against the groove wall 511, so that the lock piece 41 is prevented from sliding out. When unlocking is required, the lug 411 is pressed inward, avoiding the limitation of the groove wall 511, and the lock piece 41 can slide out of the lock groove 51. Further, the outer surface of the lug 411 is also provided with a guide slope to facilitate insertion into the locking groove 51.

As shown in the above figures, when the stand 100 is in the unfolded state, the ground spike 12 at the bottom of the central support bar 1 can be fixed in the ground and further stabilized by the sandbag 201 of the cloth cover 200; the plurality of top frame units 2 are unfolded outwards to prop open the cloth cover 200; the first sliding block 4 is positioned at a distance below the top cap 3, the second sliding block 5 and the first sliding block 4 are close to each other and are locked, and the spring 6 can be in an initial state; the inner end of the extension rod 23 is located in the receiving groove 254 of the joint 25, and the center lines of the extension rod 23 and the first ejector rod 21 are preferably collinear, and the center lines of the two second ejector rods 22 are located on opposite sides of the center line of the first ejector rod 21 in a top view. The first ejector rod 21 and the second ejector rod 22 are both obliquely arranged, and the inner end part is higher than the outer end part. The diagonal brace 24 is also disposed at an incline with the outer end portion being higher than the inner end portion.

When the stand 100 is in the folded state, each top frame unit 2 is close to the center support bar 1. Specifically, the joint 25 of each top frame unit 2 and the center support rod 1 (specifically, the lower end portion of the uppermost sub rod 11) are close to each other, that is, the outer end portion of the first jack 21, the outer end portion of the second jack 22, and the diagonal brace 24 and the extension rod 23 are all close to the center support rod 1; the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are separated from each other and slide upwards until they are close to the top cap 3, and the spring 6 is compressed; the inner end of the second jack 22 and the inner end of the first jack 21 are close to each other.

When the bracket 100 is folded, the lugs 411 on the two locking plates 41 are pressed inwards, the second sliding block 5 moves downwards and the first sliding block 4 are separated from each other, the diagonal brace 24 is driven to be close to the central supporting rod 1, so that the first ejector rod 21 and the second ejector rod 22 lean against the central supporting rod 1 at the same time, and the first sliding block 4 is pushed upwards and the top cap 3 is pushed to be close; finally, the extension rod 23 is turned upwards to be close to the first ejector rod 21, and the folding of the bracket is completed. When the shielding product is opened, the extension rod 23 is turned downwards to open, the second sliding block 5 is pushed upwards, and meanwhile, the first sliding block 4 slides downwards under the auxiliary pushing of the restoring force of the spring 6 until the locking plate 41 is inserted into the second sliding block 5, each top frame unit 2 is completely unfolded, and the whole top frame unit is directly locked in an unfolded state.

The support 100 of the present embodiment can be applied to outdoor shielding products such as beach umbrellas, and when the shielding products are fallen to the ground, the extension rod 23 is turned upwards to buffer the impact force, so that the support strength is improved, and the top frame unit 2 does not need to be deformed or folded. The stand 100 can be unfolded and folded, and the folded volume is small. Wherein, the number of the second ejector rods 22 of each top frame unit 2 is two, so that the overall strength of the top frame is improved, and the size of the folded bracket 100 is not increased. In addition, the spring 6 between the top cap 3 and the first slider 4 provides assistance when the bracket 100 is opened, and the product is more labor-saving when opened. Except for the extension rod 23, the whole top frame unit 2 is linked with the first sliding block 4 and the second sliding block 5, so that the opening and the folding are convenient; the extension rod 23 is pivoted on the joint 25, when the product falls down, the extension rod 23 can be folded upwards to buffer impact, so that the end part of the extension rod 23 is prevented from being directly impacted, and the risk of breakage or deformation of the extension rod 23 is reduced.

As used in this specification and in the claims, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" merely indicate that the steps and elements are explicitly identified, and do not constitute an exclusive list, as other steps or elements may be included in a method or apparatus. The term "and/or" as used herein includes any combination of one or more of the associated listed items.

It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as being "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it may be directly or indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. Further, the descriptions of the upper, lower, left, right, etc. used in the present utility model are merely with respect to the mutual positional relationship of the constituent elements of the present utility model in the drawings.

It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to describe various information, but such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one type of information from another and do not denote a particular order or importance. Indeed, the expressions "first", "second", etc. may be used entirely interchangeably. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The above-described embodiments are provided for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present utility model, and are intended to be preferred embodiments for those skilled in the art to understand the present utility model and implement the same according to the present utility model, not to limit the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made according to the principles of the present utility model should be construed to be included within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims (10)

1. A joint for a shade product for rotationally coupling a first rod and a second rod, the joint comprising a body and a metal reinforcing sheet coupled to the body, the first rod and the body being coupled by a first pivot, the second rod and the body being coupled by a second pivot; the metal reinforcing sheet is provided with at least two end parts, wherein one end part is provided with a first pivot hole for the first pivot to pass through, and the other end part is provided with a second pivot hole for the second pivot to pass through.

2. The joint of claim 1 wherein the body and third rod are connected by a fastener, the at least two ends including a third end having a connecting hole formed therethrough for the fastener.

3. The joint of claim 2, wherein the centers of the first pivot hole, the second pivot hole, and the connecting hole are not on the same straight line.

4. A joint according to claim 3, wherein the metal reinforcing sheet is generally L-shaped.

5. A joint according to claim 3, wherein the centre line of the first rod and the centre line of the third rod coincide or are parallel to each other after deployment of the masking product, the first pivot hole being located above the centre line of the first rod and the second pivot hole being located below the centre line of the first rod.

6. The joint of claim 2, wherein the body has a plug portion inserted into an end of the third rod, the plug portion and the third rod being connected by a fastener.

7. The joint according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the body has a receiving groove in which an end of the first lever is received after the shade product is unfolded; the upper portion of the receiving groove is opened to allow the first lever to be turned upward.

8. A joint for a shelter product for pivotally connecting at least two bars, the joint comprising a body and a metal reinforcing sheet connected to the body, one bar being connected to the body by a fastener and the other bar being connected to the body by a pivot; the metal reinforcing sheet is provided with at least two end parts, wherein one end part is provided with a connecting hole for the fastener to pass through, and the other end part is provided with a pivot hole for the pivot to pass through.

9. A stand for a shelter product comprising a joint as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The stand of claim 9, wherein the shade product comprises a beach umbrella, the stand comprising top frame units that are relatively extendable and collapsible to support a cloth cover of the beach umbrella, each top frame unit being rotatably connected to a first lever, each top frame unit comprising a second lever and a third lever, respectively, an outer end of the first lever being connected to the body by a first pivot, an inner end of the second lever being connected to the body by a second pivot, an outer end of the third lever being connected to the body by a fastener.