ES2633039B2 - Folding beach umbrella with improved anchor - Google Patents

Abstract

The folding beach umbrella with improved anchor (1) has a propeller (7) at the tip of the lower bar of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5) and a platform (8) that is buried in the sand to give greater resistance to the Umbrella to gusts of wind. The lower part of the upper bar of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5) has different vertical rows of holes where the button (6) of the lower bar can be housed and which serves to fix both bars at different heights, as well as at different directions of inclination of the upper part (11) of the umbrella by means of the tilting mechanism (3), and without having to rotate the anchored lower bar. In addition, the lower bar can be introduced in the upper one, which facilitates transport and finally has a specific cover for transporting (17) the umbrella and anchor platform.

Description

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D E S C R I P C I Ó N

TITLE

Folding beach umbrella with improved anchor

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE

This invention is a beach umbrella (1) consisting of several parts such as: the upper part of the umbrella (11) has a mesh fabric (2) hooked to the rods

(4) . The "stick" of the umbrella (1) is a two-piece system, the lower part that is fixed in the sand, has an improved anchor system formed by a tip or thread (7) for nailing and a platform (8 ) that is buried in the sand, and the upper part that contains an inclination system (3) of the upper part of the umbrella (11), and said upper part with the fabric (2) and the rods. said "stick" of the umbrella can be cylindrical or prismatic, solid or hollow and will be referred to below as the lower bar. The upper part of said "stick" may be cylindrical or prismatic, whether hollow or tube, and hereinafter referred to as the upper bar. These two bars form a cylindrical-telescopic system

(5), in which the lower bar adjusts and can slide inside the upper bar and that they can be fixed to each other at different heights, in addition to being rotated with respect to each other, by means of a push button (6) that is placed in the upper part of the lower bar, and entering any hole of the various rows of holes located in the lower part of the upper bar. It has an improved case for the transport (17) of all its elements.

The present invention relates to the sector of the technique known as personal use objects or travel articles. Specifically, said invention is in the subclass comprised of canes, umbrellas, fans or similar objects, and its code in the international patent classification (CIP) begins with A45B.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The umbrellas are known for their usefulness when offering shade. They exist in different shapes, sizes and types that are described in various patents and some can be purchased in stores.

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Thus, patent ES1044587 U indicates the mode of nailing by thread in the tip of the lower bar, but this anchoring system does not have the complement of the platform (8) that is introduced in the invention.

Patent ES 1 060 034 U describes an improved sunshade anchoring system but is different from the system of the invention.

Patent ES 2 264 317 has a kind of machi-female or telescopic sections that make up the umbrella stick, which has a certain resemblance, but is different from that of the invention.

The ES0137733 U patent has a flexible or flexible element, for the inclination of the upper part of the umbrella, at any angle and direction, since when applying a force it bends and remains in this position when it stops doing so. This flexible element can be used in this invention but accompanied by a rotation and fixing system between the bars of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5) as discussed in more detail in the explanation section of the invention.

Other patents include in umbrellas other elements such as a cooling system (CN204120393, CN204273471), a solar panel (CN204157833), a humidifier (JP2015525643), but do not affect the invention.

The mesh fabric is known for its application as a canopy in terraces and gardens and because it allows the passage of a certain percentage of the sun's rays, however, it is not known a beach umbrella that uses a fabric of this type that can have different mesh thicknesses.

In most of the current beach umbrellas, the inclination of the upper part of the umbrella has only two positions: at 0 ° or vertical position and about 45 °. Said mechanism can also be used in this invention but must be accompanied by the rotation and fixing system between the bars of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5) detailed below.

The usual bars are also known in the current umbrellas, in which the upper bar is introduced in the lower bar which is the one that is nailed in the sand, so that the height of said umbrella can be regulated, but that in its folding for the transfer these bars have to be separated which implies a certain discomfort for their sheathing and transfer. However, bars are not known.

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telescopic cylinder (5) in umbrellas in such a way that it is the lower bar that is inserted into the upper bar, being able to be almost fully inserted with the umbrella folded, which facilitates its sheathing and transfer.

It is known the helical thread in the tip of the lower bar of the umbrella that has the objective of facilitating the nailing of this in the sand for its fixation, but it is not known that said system also has a platform (8) that can be joined in the lower part of the umbrella bar and be buried in order to improve the anchoring of the umbrella (1) and therefore increase its wind resistance.

The push button mechanism (6) resembles the usual telescopic system on crutches, but in this invention there are different rows of holes where it can be fixed, which allows in addition to the height adjustment, the rotation of the upper bar with respect to the lower bar .

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

Folding beach umbrella with improved anchor, whose characteristic parts are: the umbrella stick or cylindrical-telescopic system (5) which is composed of two bars, the lower one that sticks in the sand and the upper bar that supports the elements of the upper part (11) of the umbrella. Said bars of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5) fit together, and the lower one can slide inside the upper one. The lower bar can be fixed in certain positions through a push button (6), which is forced by a spring to be in the outward position, unless pressed, and has the corresponding holes where it is housed in the top bar. This push button can be hemispherical, or cylindrical, or prismatic, as well as the corresponding holes of the upper bar in which it is housed that must be suitable for said shapes.

The lower part of the upper bar can have a row of vertically aligned holes so that the user can choose the height of the umbrella by entering the push button (6) in any of them. Likewise, there may be several columns or vertical rows of these holes in different directions from the lower part of the upper bar, whereby the lower bar is anchored in the sand, the upper bar of the telescopic cylinder system (5) can be placed at various heights

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and when turned it can be fixed in any direction by means of the push button (6) without having to move the lower bar.

The tilt mechanism (3) of the upper part (11) of the umbrella can be the usual one that has only two positions: the vertical and the inclined at about 45 °, or be a flexo system, formed by a metal propeller which can be deformed in any direction by applying a force to a desired position in which no longer applying it is fixed in that position. These inclination mechanisms (3) can be used interchangeably in this invention. The inclination system is formed by an inclination mechanism (3) and a system of rotation and fixation in discrete positions together with the possibility of rotation of the upper bar of the cylinder-telescopic system (5) with respect to the lower fixed bar by means of the proper use of any hole in a vertical row of holes in the upper bar can be fixed by introducing the push button (6) in various directions and thus obtaining the ideal position of the desired shadow.

This system of two telescopic cylinder bars (5) that the lower one is introduced into the upper one is precisely the opposite of the one currently used in that the upper bar is the one that is introduced inside the lower one and that implies the folding and transfer of the umbrella that the two bars have to be separated with the consequent inconvenience. So in the new system of two telescopic cylinder bars (5), in which the lower bar can slide and enter mostly into the upper one, which will facilitate the folding of the umbrella and its transport.

The upper bar of the telescopic cylinder system (5) supports the upper part of the umbrella (11) which is a structure similar to that of an umbrella formed by a fabric (2) that can be attached or attached to rods (4) They can be metallic, or fiberglass or carbon, and they have some flexibility. The tips of the rods (4) do not protrude from the fabric and end at their end in an arched or rounded shape. To open the fabric (2) a moving part slides on said upper bar and pushes the rods by a mechanism similar to that of the umbrellas. Said fabric can be the usual one of the beach umbrellas or be a mesh fabric (2) that allows the passage of a certain percentage of solar rays as well as allows the passage of a certain percentage of wind through it, thus reducing the pressure he puts on the umbrella.

The lower end of the lower bar of the telescopic cylinder system (5) can

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finish in a conical tip, or in a flat shape, or in the form of a thread (7) that begins at the tip and that after a few turns increases in width as it gains in height, for its nailing or tapping into the sand. It is in said lower bar where a platform (8) is fixed that is buried in the sand and provides greater stability of the umbrella to the gusts of wind. Said platform (8) can have a disk shape or similar, and be said circle or similar in one piece or be divided into segments formed by several pieces that can be folded independently or fan-shaped for the purpose of occupying less space once folded for transport. Said fan-shaped segments, extending and joining the ends with two hooks or rings (10), give the platform a circular or disk shape. Also the platform (8) can be formed simply by one or several segments that resemble prismatic shapes or blades (18), (19). Said blades can be fixed, rotated, or folded over a clamp or quick grip mechanism (9)

The quick clamp (9), fixes the platform (8) on the lower bar that is stuck in the sand and is like those commonly used for example to fix or release the saddle axle to the frame of a bicycle. Said clamp (9) has the hole through which it can be introduced by the upper end of the bar stuck in the sand, to the position where it is buried.

The sequence of the umbrella assembly, once all the parts of the cover (17) are removed, is the one shown in figure 6: The lower bar is nailed to the ground, for example by turning it around its axis so that it can be easily sunk with the threaded tip support (7). Then, at a shallow depth, some sand is removed and the ground is flattened to place the platform (8) on top and the clamp (9) is closed around the lower bar, leaving the platform (8) fixed to said bar. Sand is thrown over the platform (8) until it is flush with the surrounding surface. Next, the upper bar is joined with the umbrella structure already open, to the lower bar fixing the joint with the push button (6) at the desired height and direction.

The system of covers for the transport (17) of the folded umbrella (1) consists of a cover (13) that is characterized by being more robust than the classic ones and can have a zip fastener (14). It also has attached a side pocket (12) to transport the folded platform of the same characteristics as the case. For

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greater comfort in transport, it has a tape or handle (15) of somewhat wider width in the area corresponding to the shoulder, and which also has a hook (16) at the top that allows said sheath (17) to be attached to any backpack.

The main advantages of this umbrella are its stability as it is more difficult to fly through gusts of wind by having the platform (8) buried that gives it better anchorage in the sand and a mesh fabric (2) that lets part of the wind . The inclination system (3) of the upper part of the umbrella (11) allows to tilt between the vertical and up to about 45o if the currently majority system is used, or to incline continuously if a flexo type inclination system is used. The use of any of these inclination systems is possible in this invention since, combined with the push button connection (6) of the lower bar and the different rows of holes in the upper bar, it will allow to rotate and fix the position of the umbrella in various directions giving its corresponding shadow where the user wishes, without having to touch the position of the lower bar stuck in the sand. It is also an advantage for transporting the folded umbrella (1) that the bars of the telescoping cylinder system (5) can be stored inside each other, and finally that the cover (17) is special for storing all the elements of said umbrella (1) and guarantees greater safety and comfort in its transport.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where illustrative and non-limiting nature has been represented. next:

In figure 1 the beach umbrella (1) is drawn in full, with all its main parts such as the fabric (2), the rods (4), the tilt system (3), the telescopic cylinder bars (5) ) and the anchoring system formed by the threaded tip (7), and the platform (8) with its clamp (9).

Figure 2 schematizes the connection between the two bars of the telescopic cylinder system (5), with the push button (6) that allows to fix the position of the upper and lower bars. The upper part of the figure is a longitudinal section of the upper bar,

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where you can see two rows of diametrically opposite holes.

Figure 3 shows the platform (8) of the anchoring system, formed by segments reminiscent of a fan, the quick clamp (9) and the connecting hooks (10) between the end segments.

Figure 4 schematizes a platform (8) reduced to four blades (18) and the image on the right to two blades (19).

Figure 5 shows the transport system (17), consisting of a cover (13), with side pocket for the platform (12), the zippers (14) for closing the cover and the pocket, the handle ( 15) and the hook (16).

Figure 6 describes the sequence of the umbrella assembly (1) in three stages.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Without being limiting, a specific embodiment of the present invention is set forth below.

The nailing of the lower bar of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5) in the sand is carried out by exerting a rotating movement on the body of the bar so that it is threaded into the ground by means of a propeller (7) that It is fixed at its end.

Then part of the sand that occupies the surface adjacent to the bar is removed to leave enough space at a certain depth to bury the platform (8).

The platform (8) is a segmented disc that is fanned around the quick clamp (9) and its ends are fixed by the rings (10), which are inserted into the small holes of the platform, so that they join the first piece of the fan with the last.

The platform (8) is introduced through the hole of its clamp (9) through the upper part of the lower bar already stuck in the sand, to the base of the sand hole left around the nailed bar. The union of the platform (8) and the lower bar is carried out by means of the quick clamp (9). Subsequently the sand is filled

hollow with the platform (8) buried.

The upper bar of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5), which has the upper part (11) of the umbrella, is cylindrical in diameter larger than the lower bar and in its lower part has vertical rows of holes where the button 5 can be accommodated button (6) on the lower bar and used to fix the two bars.

The process of deploying the upper part of the umbrella (11) is carried out in a manner similar to that of an umbrella. The fabric (2) of the umbrella (1) is 90% thick mesh.

The upper part of the umbrella (11) can be tilted in one direction and about 10 45 °, by a usual tilt mechanism (3). To change the address of the

upper part of the umbrella (11) tilted, without touching the position of the lower bar stuck in the sand, just press the push button (6) and turn the upper bar of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5), until you find the direction desired of the shadow at which point the push button (6) is released in the appropriate hole of the upper bar so that said upper part of the umbrella (11) is fixed in said direction.

Claims (12)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 1. Folding beach umbrella with improved anchorage, consisting of various systems such as the one with a usual umbrella, tilt system, telescopic bar system, anchoring system in the sand by tip or propeller, and covers, characterized in that the umbrella It has a fabric (2), some rods (4), a cylindrical-telescopic rod system (5) with its button connection (6), a tilt system of the upper part (11) of the umbrella that is formed by an inclination mechanism (3) and a system of rotation and fixation in discrete positions of both bars, an anchoring system in the sand that also contains a disc-shaped platform (8), of some blades (18), ( 19), or of segments that fold like a fan, and that are reversibly joined to the bar (5) by a clamp or quick grip mechanism (9), and a transport sheath system (17). 2. Beach umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that the fabric is made of mesh (2) that allows the passage of a certain percentage of the sun and wind rays. 3. Beach umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that the rods (4) are metallic, or fiberglass or carbon, and have some flexibility, and that said rods (4) are attached to the fabric (2) with glue. 4. Beach umbrella according to claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the tips of the rods (4) do not protrude from the fabric and end at their end in an arched or rounded shape. 5. Beach umbrella, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower bar of the cylindrical-telescopic system (5) can be inserted into the upper bar where it adjusts and at the same time slides and can be fixed in one position. 6. Beach umbrella according to claim 5, characterized in that the bar Bottom of the cylinder-telescopic assembly (5) has a push button (6) in its part upper, and that said button (6) is bound by a spring must be in the position of gone out and that can be inserted into any of the holes that the bar upper of the cylindrical-telescopic assembly (5) has in its lower part, and that of this The way they act as a single bar is fixed in one position, and can be said 10 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 push button of hemispherical, or cylindrical, or prismatic forms, as well as their corresponding holes suitable for said forms, of the upper bar in which it is housed, and that said upper bar can also have various columns or vertical rows of said holes in a manner so that the user can choose the height and direction of the umbrella when moving vertically or turning the upper bar so that he can enter the push button (6) in any of them. 7. Beach umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that the tilt system of the upper part of the umbrella (11) is formed by a tilt mechanism (3) of the usual type with an inclination position at about forty-five degrees, or of the flexo type formed by a deformable metal propeller to infinite inclination positions, and that said system completes its functionality with the button joint system (6) of the cylindrical-telescopic bars (5) at various positions. 8. Beach umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that the anchoring system of the umbrella in the sand can consist of a propeller (7) or a tip located at the end of the lower bar of the telescoping cylinder assembly (5 ), said system being completed with a platform (8). 9. Beach umbrella according to claim 8, characterized in that the platform (8) can be introduced into the bar at the bottom of the cylindrical-telescopic assembly (5) by its upper end by means of the corresponding hole of the clamp or quick-grip mechanism (9) that the platform (8) has and which can be fixed to said bar at different heights by pressing the lever of said clamp. 10. Beach umbrella according to claim 8, characterized in that the platform (8) can have a disk shape or similar, which can be in one piece or be divided into segments formed by several pieces, or be prismatic shapes reminiscent of blades (18), (19), which they can be folded independently or fan-shaped, and that said blades (18), (19), can be fixed, rotated, or folded over the quick clamp (9). 11. Beach umbrella according to claim 10, characterized in that the platform (8) has segments that can be folded like a fan, with radial divisions that allow the folding of one over the other and have one or more hooks (10) to keep the fan in an open position and prevent the initial and final folds from closing or being uneven. 12. Beach umbrella according to claim 1, characterized in that the system Transport (17) consists of a cover (13) for the umbrella, a handle (15) with a larger area of achura that corresponds to the shoulder for easy transport, a hook or carabiner (16) and also has a side pocket ( 12) with the appropriate form to accommodate the folded platform (8). 10 13. Beach umbrella according to claim 12, characterized in that the cover and side pocket have an independent opening system each consisting of a zipper (14). image 1 eleven Figure 1 image2 Figure 2 Figure 3 image3 Figure 4 15 \ i — 13 iI ■ 14 12 17 V Figure 5 image4 Figure 6