KR20220101066A - An Extendable Umbrella - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an extendable umbrella and, more specifically, to an extendable umbrella whose canopy can be extended in one direction or radially. The extendable umbrella of the present invention comprises: an umbrella pole (18) extended linearly; an operation module (13) joined to a top of the umbrella pole (18); a plurality of umbrella ribs (16_1 to 16_K) having one end of each joined to the operation module (13) and extended in different directions; operation members (17_1 to 17_T) having one end of each joined to the operation module (13) and the other end joined to each of the umbrella ribs (16_1 to 16_K); extended ribs (15_1 to 15_L) extended from one portion of at least a part of the umbrella ribs (16_1 to 16_K); a basic canopy (11) joined to the plurality of the umbrella ribs (16_1 to 16_K); and an extended canopy (12) joined to the extended ribs (15_1 to 15_L), wherein the extended canopy (12) has one end portion overlapping with an end portion of the basic canopy (11). Accordingly, a general structure and an extended structure are joined firmly to each other and operated integrally to provide structural stability and enhance operational stability.

Description

An Extendable Umbrella

The present invention relates to an expandable umbrella, and specifically to an expandable umbrella in which the canopy can be expanded in one direction or as a whole.

Umbrellas having various structures used for blocking rain or sunlight are known in the art. Utility Model Registration No. 20-0217251 discloses an asymmetric umbrella having an expanded umbrella cloth having an area that is expanded compared to a normal umbrella cloth around an umbrella stand at the time of gaesan. In addition, Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0136295 discloses an umbrella that can be adjusted in length so that the size of the umbrella can be expanded or reduced. The umbrella disclosed in the prior art has a structure that can be extended in one direction, and thus is extended to a greater length in one direction to improve ease of use. Umbrellas having such a structure, for example, carrying a bag, carrying luggage, wind blows, or in the case of two people using the umbrella can be particularly improved in ease of use. It may be made in a form extending in one direction compared to a general form for this purpose, but it is advantageous to be made in a manner in which an extended area is added. In addition, it is advantageous that the extended region to be added is structurally rigidly coupled to the general structure. However, the prior art does not disclose an expandable umbrella having such a structure.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art and has the following objects.

Prior Art 1: Utility Model Registration No. 20-0217251 (Kim Seon-gyu, announced on March 15, 2001) Asymmetric umbrella with an extended extension to the top Prior Art 2: Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0136295 (Seo Dong-hyuk, published on December 21, 2011) Adjustable length umbrella

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an expandable umbrella having an expanding part that operates as one piece while being structurally rigidly coupled.

According to a suitable embodiment of the present invention, the expandable umbrella is an umbrella stand that extends linearly; an operation module coupled to the top of the umbrella stand; A plurality of umbrella spokes extending in different directions while one end is coupled to the operation module; an operating member having one end coupled to the operating module while the other end is coupled to the umbrella spokes; an extension rib extending from a portion of at least some of the umbrella ribs; base canopy joined to multiple umbrella spokes; and an extended canopy coupled to the extended spokes, wherein one end of the extended canopy overlaps with an end of the basic canopy.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, the extension spokes are coupled to the umbrella spokes by at least one mating connector.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the expanding spokes are movable along the umbrella spokes.

Umbrella according to the present invention by forming an extension portion in one direction or all directions so that the convenience according to the use environment or purpose of use is improved. Umbrella according to the present invention is structurally stable by being firmly coupled to the general structure and the extended structure and operated integrally to improve operational stability.

1 shows an embodiment of an expandable umbrella according to the present invention.
Figure 2 shows an embodiment in which the expanded canopy is coupled to the basic canopy in the expandable umbrella according to the present invention.
Figure 3 shows another embodiment of the expandable umbrella according to the present invention.
Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the operation module applied to the expandable umbrella of Figure 3;
Figure 5 shows another embodiment of the expandable umbrella according to the present invention.
Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the operation module applied to the expandable umbrella of Figure 5.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments are for a clear understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so unless necessary for the understanding of the invention, the description will not be repeated and well-known components will be briefly described or omitted, but the present invention It should not be construed as being excluded from the embodiment of

1 shows an embodiment of an expandable umbrella according to the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the expandable umbrella is an umbrella stand (18) extending linearly; an operation module 13 coupled to the upper portion of the umbrella stand 18; A plurality of umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K) extending in different directions while one end is coupled to the operation module 13; An operating member (17_1 to 17_T) having one end coupled to the operating module 13 while the other end is coupled to the umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K); an extension rib (15_1 to 15_L) extending from one part of at least some of the umbrella ribs (16_1 to 16_K); a basic canopy 11 coupled to a plurality of umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K); and an extended canopy 12 coupled to the extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L, wherein one end of the extended canopy 12 overlaps the end of the basic canopy 11 .

The umbrella stand 18 may have various structures extending linearly in the shape of a rod or rod, a handle is formed at one end, and the operation module 13 may be coupled to the upper portion. The expandable umbrella may be operated automatically or manually, so that an actuation switch may be formed in the handle portion. The operation module 13 can be moved up and down along the umbrella stand 18, and thus the umbrella can be folded or unfolded. The operation module 13 moves up and down along the umbrella stand 18 so that the basic canopy 11 and the extended canopy 12 are simultaneously folded or unfolded. Various members coupled with the basic canopy 11 and the extended canopy 12 may be coupled to the operation module 13 . One end of the plurality of umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K may be coupled to the operation module 13 . Each of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K may extend in a radial direction about the operation module 13 or the umbrella 18 and may have the same or different lengths. Umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K) may be made of, for example, metal or synthetic resin material, but is not limited thereto. Optionally, the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K may be made in the shape of a seam that separates the basic canopy 12, and in this structure, the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K are not substantially formed. A plurality of operating members (17_1 to 17_T) may be arranged so that the plurality of umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K) are maintained in an unfolded state or the umbrella is stably maintained in an unfolded state. One end of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T may be coupled to the operation module 13 , and the other end may be coupled to the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. One end of the operating members 17_1 to 17_T may be coupled to the lower side of one end of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K, and the operating members 17_1 to 17_T are arranged in the same number as the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. may extend in the same direction. In addition, the expansion spokes 15_1 to 15_L may be connected to at least some of the operation members 17_1 to 17_K.

The extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L may extend from one part of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K, and may be disposed in the same number as the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K or disposed in a smaller number. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , when the extended canopy 12 is formed on a part of the basic canopy 11, the extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L may be arranged in a small number compared to the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. . In contrast, when the extended canopy 12 is formed along the entire circumferential surface of the basic canopy 11 , the extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L may be disposed in the same number as the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. The extension ribs 15_1 to 15_L may partially overlap with the umbrella ribs 16_1 to 16_K, and may extend along the extension direction of the umbrella ribs 16_1 to 16_K.

The basic canopy 11 may be coupled to the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K, and the expanded canopy 12 may be coupled to the expanded spokes 15_1 to 15_L. The basic canopy 11 may be made of a waterproof cloth or synthetic resin material, and the extended canopy 12 may be made of the same or similar material as the basic canopy 11 . In addition, the extended canopy 12 and the basic canopy 11 may partially overlap each other. As shown in (A) of FIG. 1 , the extended canopy 12 is formed on a part of the basic canopy 11 , and both ends overlap a part of the basic canopy 11 and the extended ends may coincide. In addition, a middle portion of the extended canopy 12 may extend outwardly while partially overlapping the basic canopy 11 . As shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. 1 , the extended canopy 12 may be positioned below the basic canopy 11, whereby rainwater may be stably guided to the outside of the umbrella. The extended canopy 12 may be coupled to the basic canopy 11 in various structures and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

Figure 2 shows an embodiment in which the expanded canopy is coupled to the basic canopy in the expandable umbrella according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the extension ribs 15_1 to 15_L may be coupled to the umbrella ribs 16_1 to 16_K by at least one coupling connector 22_1 , 22_2 . The operation module 13 includes an induction coupler 132 of a cylindrical shape coupled to the umbrella stand 18; a plurality of connecting members 131 having one end coupled to the inductive coupler 132 and the other end coupled to the operation members 17_1 to 17_T; a ring coupler 137 to which one end of each of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T is coupled; And one end of the umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K) may include a coupler 135 is coupled. A first spring 133 may be disposed between the ring coupler 137 and the inductive coupler 132 , and a second spring 136 may be disposed between the ring coupler 137 and the shank coupler 135 . The operation module 13 may be made of various structures that can be folded or unfolded, and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

Each of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K may extend in a radial direction from the spoke coupler 135, and the expanded spokes 15_1 to 15_L for coupling the expanded canopy 12 are on the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. can be connected The extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L may extend from the middle portion or other parts of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K, and thus the ends of the expanded spokes 15_1 to 15_L and the beginning of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. These can overlap. One end of the actuating member 17_1 to 17_T may be connected to one end of the extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L by the first coupling connector 22_1, and the actuating member 17_1 to coupled to the first coupling connector 22_1. 17_T), one end of the reinforcing member 21 may be fixed at a location spaced apart by a predetermined distance. And the other end of the reinforcing member 21 may extend inwardly and be fixed to the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K by the second coupling connector 22_2. The umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K) may or may not be fixed to the first coupling connector (22_1), and one end of the connecting member (131) is fixed to the operation member (17_1 to 17_T) by the fixing connector (23) can be The reinforcing member 21 or the second coupling connector 22_2 may be disposed in an appropriate shape according to the structure of the expansion canopy 12 , and may be formed in some of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , in the structure in which the expanded canopy 12 is formed by the four extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L, the umbrella spokes 16_2 and 16_3 connected to the middle two expanded spokes 15_2 and 15_3 ) to the reinforcing member 21 may be coupled. In the case of the extension ribs 15_1 and 15_4 positioned on both parts, it may be coupled to the umbrella ribs 16_1 and 16_4 by the first coupling connector 22_1 , or may be independently coupled to the expansion canopy 12 .

The operation module 13 may have various structures according to the shape of the expansion canopy 12 and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

Figure 3 shows another embodiment of the expandable umbrella according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the extended canopy 32 may be formed over the entire circumferential surface of the basic canopy 11 , and the extended canopy 32 may be positioned below the basic canopy 11 and partially overlap each other. have. Such a structure substantially corresponds to an expanded form of the canopy of the umbrella, and may be made in a form in which the expanded canopy 32 is added to an already made umbrella. Optionally, the extended canopy 32 may be made of a detachable structure. The extended canopy 12 may have various extended lengths depending on the size of the basic canopy 11 or the purpose of the umbrella. And the extended spokes (35_1 to 35_L) may be formed on the circumferential surface of all the umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K), and the operation module 13 may be made of the same or similar structure to the structure described in FIG. is explained again.

Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the operation module applied to the expandable umbrella of Figure 3;

Referring to FIG. 4 , one end of each of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T may be coupled to each other by the first coupling connector 21_1 to each of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_L. In addition, each of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T and the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_L may be connected to each other by the reinforcing member 21 by the second coupling connector 22_2 and the third coupling connector 22_3 . The operation module 13 may have the same or similar structure as that described in FIG. 2 .

3 and 4, the length of the umbrella stand 18 may be made based on the basic canopy 11 or the length of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. Also, similarly, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the umbrella stand 18 may be made based on the length of the basic canopy 11 or the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_K. In this structure, in the folded state of the umbrella, the ends of the extended canopy 12 or the extended spokes (35_1 to 35_L, 15_1 to 15_L in FIG. 1) are located below the handle formed at the lower end of the umbrella stand 18. . To this end, in the process of folding the umbrella, the extended spokes (35_1 to 35_L) need to be moved inward, and the extended spokes (35_1 to 35_L) need to have a structure suitable for this, and the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is the same. . Therefore, the embodiment described below may be applied to the embodiment of the umbrella of FIG. 1 in the same or similar manner.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the extended spokes (35_1 to 35_L) are movable along the umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_K).

Referring to FIG. 4 , one end of the actuating members 17_1 to 17_T is coupled to the actuating module 13 , and the other end is coupled to the end of the extended spokes 35_1 to 35_L by a first coupling connector 22_1 . can be In such a structure, a portion of the extended spokes 35_1 to 35_L may overlap with a portion of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_L while extending inward of the basic canopy 11 . For example, the expanded spokes 35_1 to 35_L may be, but not limited to, a U-shape or a similar shape, and overlapping portions of the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_L may be overlapped to be inserted into the expanded spokes 35_1 to 35_L. . According to such a structure, the extended spokes (35_1 to 35_L) may have a structure capable of sliding along the umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_L). Specifically, the first coupling connector 22_1 to which one end of the extended spokes 35_1 to 35_L is coupled may be moved along the umbrella spokes 16_1 to 16_L. In such a structure, the extended movement distance S1 of the extended spokes (35_1 to 35_L) is the induction distance (S2) of the umbrella spokes (16_1 to 16_L) between the first and second coupling connectors 22_1 and 22_2 in an unfolded state of the umbrella. same as And the connection length F2 from the third coupling connector 22_3 to the ends of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T or the first coupling connector 22_1 is the same as or similar to the reinforcement length F1 of the reinforcing member 21 do. With such a structure, the extended umbrella can be directly applied to the umbrella stand 18 made to correspond to the basic canopy 11 irrespective of the coupling of the extended canopy 12 . Also, the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is the same.

The movable extension ribs 35_1 to 35_L may be made in various structures and are not limited to the presented embodiment.

Figure 5 shows another embodiment of the expandable umbrella according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the expandable umbrella may have, for example, a multi-stage structure or a folding structure, for example, may be folded in two stages, and thus may be made into a two-stage folding structure for convenient portability due to a short length. In such a structure, the umbrella is not formed, and the operation members 17_1 to 17_T may have an umbrella function. In addition, the extended canopy 12 may be formed in a portion of the basic canopy 11 or formed throughout. A folding line FL of a polygonal structure may be formed on the basic canopy 11 with the umbrella stand 18 as the center, and the basic canopy 11 extends beyond the folding line FL to form a boundary line BL. can The basic canopy 11 may be formed inside while partially overlapping the extended canopy 12 , and may be fixed by the extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L. Each of the expansion spokes 15_1 to 15_L may extend in a radial direction from the fold line FL, and may be connected to one end of each of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T in the fold line. And the other end of the operation member (17_1 to 17_T) may be coupled to the operation module (53). When the umbrella is folded in such a structure, the basic canopy 11 and the extended canopy 12 may be folded along the folding line FL, and the operation module 53 may have a structure suitable therefor.

Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the operation module applied to the expandable umbrella of Figure 5.

Referring to FIG. 6 , an induction coupler 532 may be formed on the umbrella stand 18 , and one end of the induction coupler 532 is fixed to the operation members 17_1 to 17_T and the other end of the connection member 131 . This can be fixed. A ring coupler 537 to which one end of each of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T is fixed is coupled to an upper portion of the inductive coupler 532, and a fixed coupler 535 is coupled to the upper portion of the ring coupler 537. . An inner end of each of the expansion spokes 15_1 to 15_L may be fixed to the foldable connector 56 , and one end of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T may be coupled to the foldable connector 56 . In addition, the fixing connector 55 may be coupled to the middle portion of the operation members 17_1 to 17_T. The first folding member 51 may be disposed to connect the fixed coupler 535 and the fixed connector 55 , and the second folding member 52 connects the fixed connector 55 and the folding connector 56 . It can be arranged in the form In addition, one end of the connecting member 131 may be fixed to the inductive coupler 532 , and the other end of the connecting member 131 may be coupled to a fixing tab 538 fixed to the operation members 17_1 to 17_T. In this structure, when the induction coupler 532 is pulled downward of the umbrella stand 18 to fold the umbrella, the basic canopy 11 can be folded along the folding line FL while the folding connector 56 is moved upward. . In addition, the first and second folding members 51 and 52 may be folded in such a way that they approach each other based on the fixed connector 55 . Accordingly, the folding umbrella may be folded.

The expandable umbrella may have various folding structures and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

Umbrella according to the present invention by forming an extension portion in one direction or all directions so that the convenience according to the use environment or purpose of use is improved. Umbrella according to the present invention is structurally stable by being firmly coupled to the general structure and the extended structure and operated integrally to improve operational stability.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the presented embodiment, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and modified inventions without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention with reference to the presented embodiment. . The present invention is not limited by such variations and modifications, but only by the claims appended hereto.

11: Basic canopy 12: Extended canopy
13: operation module 15_1 to 15_L: expansion rib
16_1 to 16_K: umbrella spokes 17_1 to 17_T: operation member
18: umbrella stand 21: reinforcing member
22_1, 22_2, 22_3: mating connector 23: fixed connector
32: extended canopy 35_1 to 35_L: extended spokes
51, 52: first and second folding members 53: operation module
55: fixed connector 56: folded connector
131: connecting member 132: inductive coupler
133, 136: first, second spring 135: sal coupler
137: ring coupler 532: inductive coupler
535: fixed coupler 537: ring coupler
538: fixed tab BL: boundary line
F1: Reinforcement length F2: Connection length
FL: fold line S1: extended travel distance
S2: Induction distance

Claims (1)

an umbrella stand (18) extending linearly;
Inductive coupler 532 of a cylindrical shape coupled to the upper portion of the umbrella stand (18); a ring coupler 537 disposed above the inductive coupler 532 and coupled by the inductive coupler 532 and the first spring; and an operation module 53 disposed above the ring coupler 537 and including a fixed coupler 535 coupled to the ring coupler 537 and the second spring;
A plurality of operation members (17_1 to 17_T) extending in different directions while one end is coupled to the ring coupler 537 of the operation module 53;
a connection member 131 having one end fixed to the inductive coupler 532 of the operation module 53 and the other end coupled to the fixing tab 538 fixed to the operation members 17_1 to 17_T;
a plurality of expansion spokes 15_1 to 15_L extending from one portion of the plurality of operation members 17_1 to 17_T;
It is coupled to the plurality of operation members 17_1 to 17_T and extends beyond the folding line FL and the folding line FL of the polygonal structure around the umbrella stand 18 to form the boundary line BL. 15_L) fixed to the base canopy (11); and
an extended canopy 12 coupled to the extended spokes 15_1 to 15_L;
The expansion ribs 15_1 to 15_L extend radially from the fold line FL, and a folding connector 56 for coupling one end of the expansion ribs 15_1 to 15_L and the operation members 17_1 to 17_7; a fixed connector 55 formed in the middle portion of the operation members 17_1 to 17_7; a first folding member 51 connecting the fixed coupler 535 of the operation module 53 and the fixed connector 55; and a second folding member 52 for connecting the fixed connector 55 and the folding connector 56 to the folding connector ( 56) is moved upward, the basic canopy 11 is folded along the folding line FL, and the first and second folding members 51 and 52 are bent in such a way that they approach each other based on the fixed connector 55. Features an expandable umbrella.

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