TWM505216U - Umbrella-like device using flexible ribs - Google Patents

Abstract

This disclosure describes an umbrella-like device to protect an object (e.g., person, an area of land) from an article (e.g., precipitation, sun rays, falling debris). In some instances, the device includes flexible ribs attached to short restraining lines stored within a tube. When the ribs are pushed out of an open end of the tube, the restraining lines arc the flexible ribs. In some instance, a canopy may be placed over the ribs to collect the article (e.g., precipitation) and configured to allow for storage of the article in a reservoir.

Description

Umbrella device using elastic ribs

U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 61/945,131, entitled "Anti-Folding Umbrella", filed on February 27, 2014, and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 62/026,633, "Compressed Anti-Folding Umbrella" The filing date is July 19, 2014, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

This creation relates to a device for protecting an object in the presence of precipitation/snow, in particular a device consisting of elastic ribs, canopies and restraining members.

The reference to "umbrella" refers not only to a portable or fixed device that has a canopy and protects people or objects from rain or the sun, but also prevents some substances from flowing into the underside of the canopy from the outer area of the canopy. A device that shields the area.

The first narrative about the umbrella, which is usually designed to protect the king and the warrior from the sun, has not changed much since the basic principle of operating the umbrella: the rigid member supports a canopy and directs the water out of the canopy while away from it. The person who operates the umbrella. Early on, there was also a description of relying on the power of the user (or other machinery) to prop up the semi-rigid or rigid umbrella frame mechanism. Many umbrella inventions have recently been related to these mechanisms, but there are still many inherent problems.

The first drawback is that the inside of the umbrella folds outwards in the presence of wind and needs to be turned back by hand. Another disadvantage of the prior art is that when the umbrella is fully extended, the edge furthest from the umbrella produces a small force against the wind. In such a situation, when a strong wind is produced The umbrella will thus disintegrate and expose the user.

A second disadvantage of the prior art is that the frame is joined at the seam by rigid members. These members are not only susceptible to bending and breakage, but also a location that is easily weakened over time.

A further disadvantage of the existing technology occurs when the umbrella is stowed after use. Since the rain will flow from the stowed canopy, the user may be soaked by the water at the top of the umbrella.

In addition, there is a problem with the opening of the umbrella. When the umbrella is opened, it is difficult to hold the umbrella high enough to avoid disturbing neighboring people. Since an umbrella performs its function normally, at least one specific size space is required around the user to open the umbrella. Therefore, this is a difficult problem to solve in the crowd.

The principle relied upon by this creation is to connect a longer elastic object to the ends of a shorter elastic object, wherein the longer object will bend and the shorter object will stretch to a tight state. This shorter object is referred to as "restricted component", "restricted line" or "line" in this creation. The longer elastic object is called "rib".

Using this principle, the present disclosure reveals several practical embodiments of applying this principle to devices (eg, umbrellas and/or umbrellas) to protect an object (eg, a person, a crowd, a geographic block, etc.) to avoid An object (eg, rain, sun, other weather conditions, flying debris, etc.) is received above the device. In some embodiments, the device can be designed as a personal device to protect a smaller subject or group, such as one or two people. However, in other embodiments, the device can be designed to protect a large object or group of people, such as a group of people, a sidewalk, a deck, or a courtyard of a house.

In one embodiment, the device is stored in a tube or other container using a set of shorter objects or restraining lines and a set of resilient, sturdy and long objects or ribs. In some embodiments, the rib is only secured to a sliding base located within the tube, the sliding base being attachable to an outer slip ring located outside of the tube. Each set of limit lines is secured to each end adjacent to a rib. For example, a rib extends to a first end of the tube and a rib is secured to the second end of the inner or inner sliding base of the tube. In some embodiments, when a user pushes the outer slip ring, the rib moves toward the outside of the tube. When the rib has been fully extended, the length from the outlet of the tube to each limit line connected to the first end of each rib is measured, and the length of each limit line will be shorter than the length of each rib. The ribs are forced to bend due to the tension generated by the length of the limit line. The shape of the ribs in the device may be further varied as a hood (e.g., fabric, vinyl, etc.) attached to the rib. In some embodiments, the canopy (or any other canopy described herein) can be configured with a solar cell, a photovoltaic cell, and/or a solar collector such that the captured energy can be converted to electrical energy or thermal energy.

Since the ribs and the restraining lines of the present creation are elastic and continuous, they can each independently oppose the wind in a dynamic manner. As the tension against the line increases, the full test strength of the line will produce a counter-wind effect. In some embodiments, since the device of the present invention does not have a joint in the restraining line or rib, it does not create a weakness as a device having a joint. By connecting the respective restriction lines to a position not at the outer edge of the rib, the contact point of the rib is bent by the wind to thereby steer the force.

In some embodiments, the limit line is telescopic (but less flexible than the force caused by the rib bending) which will thus stretch as the wind exerts a wind pressure on the hood under the device. This allows the hood to bend in response to the wind, but also provides a device in the device. The mechanism enables it to return to its normal open state.

In another embodiment, the limit line can be replaced by a continuous and stretchable inner fabric that is distinct from the awning. The radius of the inner fabric allows shorter objects to act against longer ribs and will disperse at a faster rate as the wind blows toward the inner fabric. In fact, the inner fabric is constructed such that the entire device can be bent by the wind, a way to quickly "span" the wind energy. Once the wind is flowing, the umbrella is supported by the normal tension between the inner fabric and the outer canopy and the ribs, thereby restoring its original open configuration.

In another embodiment, when the device is opened, the ribs of the device can be telescoped and contracted such that the device can have a tighter closed position. Similarly, a hinge or butterfly shape allows for a tight closure, which allows for easy transport. These mechanisms combine the use of elastic ribs (eg, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, graphene, etc.) - by bending the shape using a restraining wire. When the user removes the elastic rib toward the outside of the tube by manipulating the restriction line connected to the tube and/or by manipulating a slide mechanism of the tube, the device will form the desired umbrella due to the curved elastic rib Shape configuration.

Embodiments of other partially opened devices - via precipitation events (eg rain, snow, etc.) - can collect water for use in a reservoir (eg, watering plants, purification, agriculture, etc.) when the device is fully open - When it has too much sunlight - it protects the surface from dryness. In some embodiments, the device can include a surface for collecting solar energy (eg, light) from the canopy. For example, a resilient canopy may include or be disposed with a solar cell, a photovoltaic cell, and/or a solar thermal collector such that the energy it receives may be converted to electrical energy or thermal energy.

The term "about" or "close" as used in an article for protecting an object from precipitation/snow or other material example means that it has proximity or allowability. The range of error can be accepted and/or understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the author belongs.

As used herein, the terms "a" and "the" mean one or more.

As used herein, "including", "including", etc. are open transition terms used to enumerate the transition terms of an object before actually indicating one or more elements, where the elements listed after these transition terms are It is not necessarily the only element that is required to form the subject.

As used herein, the terms "having", "having" and "containing" are as "open" and "included" as above.

The narrative of this creation can use data ranges to quantify certain specific parameters associated with this creation. It should be understood that when a range of data is provided, the scope should be established to provide only literal support for the scope of the patent, only the lower limit of the data range and the upper limit of the data range in the patent range. For example, the disclosed data range of 24 to 36 provides literal support for "greater than 24 (no upper limit)" and "less than 36 (no lower limit)" as exemplified in the patent scope, and includes Point values 24 and 36.

5‧‧‧ Container

10‧‧‧Sliding ring

15‧‧‧ inner base

17‧‧‧Connector

20‧‧‧ ribs

22‧‧‧ bottom cover

24‧‧‧ fastening ring

25‧‧‧External ribs

26‧‧‧ holes

28‧‧‧elastic wire or spring

30‧‧‧ Ring

102‧‧‧Spring mechanism

40‧‧‧Restriction line

50‧‧‧ hood

55‧‧‧Internal elastic fabric

60‧‧‧ channel

70‧‧‧ center ribs

90‧‧‧Locking mechanism

92‧‧‧ button

94, 96‧‧‧ stop sales agency

104‧‧‧Compression spring or spring mechanism

110‧‧‧External winch

111‧‧‧Internal ribs

112‧‧‧External ribs

113‧‧‧Linked institutions

114‧‧‧ Container

115‧‧‧Sliding ring

116, 118‧‧‧ pulley

125, 175‧‧‧ Tension equipment

120‧‧‧Drums or spools

130‧‧‧External crank

140‧‧‧ pedestal

150‧‧‧ Track

155‧‧‧Drawstring

160‧‧‧Threading mechanism

170‧‧‧Table

18‧‧‧Storage

21‧‧‧ first end

202‧‧‧ second end

210‧‧‧External ribs

211‧‧‧Internal ribs

215‧‧‧ hub

220‧‧‧ Tension spring mechanism

270‧‧‧ coupling vertebral body

The details will be described below, please refer to the attached drawings. In the different figures, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or the same items or features.

1a to 1c are cross-sectional views of an embodiment of an umbrella device using elastic ribs.

Figures 2a through 2b illustrate perspective views of an exemplary device embodied as an umbrella in an open and closed state, respectively.

Figures 3a through 3c illustrate cross-sectional views of an exemplary device embodied as an umbrella having a central rib.

Figures 4a and 4b illustrate an exemplary embodiment which is a slip ring for movement A plurality of ribs in the device.

Figures 5a and 5b are exemplary embodiments illustrating the manner in which the ribs are joined to the inner base.

Figures 6a and 6b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary apparatus having ribs secured to a fastening inner base of an outer container, one end of the restraining line being coupled to the interior of the drum, and the drum being provided with an outer crank.

Figures 7a and 7b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary apparatus having an outer crank attached to an inner track.

Figures 8a and 8b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary apparatus embodied as an umbrella table.

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary apparatus embodied as a large outdoor shade device.

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary device having ribs and wires having different lengths.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary apparatus for threading a wire through a plurality of annular holes to integrate the ribs.

Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary apparatus joined to a different point of the rib by an internal stretchable fabric replacement line.

13a and 13b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device embodied as a backpack.

14a and 14b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device embodied as a water storage device.

Figures 15a and 15b are cross-sectional views of an umbrella embodied as a nested rib.

16a and 16b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device having a tension spring.

17a and 17b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device having a compression spring.

Figures 18a through 18d are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device having a pair of ribs, and each pair has an outer rib connected to the inner rib, respectively.

19a through 19d are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device having a tensioning device.

20a through 20d are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device having a tapered coupling.

21a through 21c are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device having a hinge to reduce the volume of the device in a closed state.

In some embodiments, the disclosed apparatus utilizes a plurality of resilient ribs that are bent by the force generated by the shorter restraining members to support a canopy. Each of the ribs may be limited by a filament thread, an inner fabric or any other object that may limit the rib. Since the length of the restricting member (or the radius of the inner fabric) is smaller than the length of the elastic rib, the rib is forced to be arcuate. The size of the arc varies depending on the length of the restraining member (or the radius of the fabric), the length of the rib, and the position at which it is joined or intersected. Figures 1a to 3c show the progression from the closed to the open state of the personal umbrella device using such a line, and Figure 12 discloses an example of replacing the wire with an inner fabric.

It is envisioned that there are many methods for operating the resilient ribs in the device. For example, the mechanism can include a fiber, rope, wire or wire that is attached to a normally straight elastic member. By pulling a string through a loop secured to one or more locations on the resilient member, the resilient member will thus be bent (Fig. 6). By adjusting the stiffness of the resilient member, the position and number of the loops, and the distance the cord is pulled, it is possible to have different shapes for the device. The ribs of the different groups in the device also have the potential to be independently manipulated, which in turn can be configured by the user without restrictions. If the sensor and motor are placed in the device, it can enable the device to adjust the wind and resist folding.

It will be apparent that the above-described methods of using wires and elastic ribs can vary widely. Another variation is the use of a forming fabric sleeve without the use of a loop. The elastic rib can be solidified It is defined in a forming sleeve, and when the cord is pulled, the elastic rib will bend according to the shape of the sleeve.

Another variation is that the cord can be passed through a plurality of rigid and pivoted containers that rotate at the pivot position when tension is applied to the cord.

Another variation is when an inner elastic fabric having a radius similar to the line is used, thereby replacing the wire as a mechanism for applying force to the rib when the rib is pushed to the open position. The inner fabric acts as a means of dissipating the air taken under the device. Not only is the inner fabric less than the awning relative to the wind, the overall combination of the hood and the inner elastic fabric can also flex with the wind.

Another possible application of this creation is to provide a shelter that is easy for backpackers to use, as shown in FIG.

Another embodiment of the present creation, as shown in Figure 14, has agricultural uses. In the partially open state, the device collects rainwater during rainfall and stores it in the container for later use. At other times, the device protects crops and gardens from strong sunlight when it is fully open, while the water in the container can be used to irrigate plants.

In another embodiment - in order to bring the device into a tighter closed state - the present invention utilizes a plurality of pairs of resilient ribs that are bent to support the canopy rather than pushing the rigid members against each other to support the cover Canopy.

The nested ribs used in the closed position, in the present disclosure, disclose a plurality of pairs of ribs comprising a hollow lower rib and an upper rib located therein. The upper rib is withdrawn between the lower ribs when the device is opened. A coupled sleeve slides over the joint between the upper and lower ribs to form a rigid unit. The schema reveals an embodiment of the mechanism that utilizes the positioning of the line, The opening action draws the upper rib from the lower rib. The base of the lower rib is connected to a sliding base.

Using a butterfly mechanism, the present disclosure also discloses a plurality of pairs of ribs comprising an upper rib and a lower rib coupled to a force-spring butterfly type component when the device performs an opening action. The component can be a simple tension spring or can be any other device, two of which are shown in the drawings.

The coupling of the upper and lower ribs in each pair of ribs can be achieved in a number of ways. Two of the possible methods are shown in the figure. Wherein a coupled sleeve slides past the junction between the upper and lower ribs. Further, as shown in Fig. 16, the lower rib has a tip point which can be inserted into the insertable end of the upper rib.

Each pair of upper and lower ribs is limited by a line or an inner fabric. Since the length of the wire (or the radius of the inner fabric) is less than the length of the pair of elastic ribs, the pair of ribs are forced to form an arc. The size of the arc is determined by the length of the wire (or the radius of the inner fabric), the length of the pair of ribs, and the point at which they are joined or intersected.

Another embodiment of the present invention includes hingedly merging between pairs of members that extend outwardly when the rib is withdrawn from the container, as shown in Figures 21a through 21c.

It will be apparent that these wires as well as the elastic ribs can have many different variations. Another variation is to pass a line through two hollow ribs comprising a set of stacked ribs. This line can extend the upper rib to also move the coupled sleeve into position.

Example

Figures 1a to 1c

1a to 1c are cross-sectional views showing an embodiment of an umbrella device using elastic ribs.

Figure 1a shows a device starting from a closed state with a tube or a container (5) comprising a plurality of resilient ribs or shafts (20). In some embodiments, the container (5) can be a hollow tube composed of plastic or metal. In one embodiment, the container can be about 24 inches in length and about two inches in diameter.

The elastic rib (20) may be composed of carbon fibers. As shown in Figure 1a, the first end (201) of each rib can be coupled to the inner base (15). 1a to 1c illustrate the use of a plurality of elastic ribs (20) in two elastic ribs, whether or not 2 to 10 or more elastic ribs are used in the apparatus described in the drawings. In some embodiments, each of the resilient ribs (20) (and any of the ribs described in the following examples) can have a diameter of from 1 to about 8 inches or from 2 to about 4 inches. In addition, each rib (20) (and any of the ribs described in the following examples) can be from 1 foot to about 15 feet or from 2 feet to 10 feet in length. Each rib may have a limit line (40) fixed to a second end of each rib (20), the second end point being the end point farthest from the inner base (15) or the housing. The limit line (40) is passed through a ring (30) located on the rib and the line then contacts the container. In an embodiment, the restraining line (40) (and any of the lines described in the following embodiments) may be a filament (eg, monofilament) fabric, metal, rope, cable, or the like. In another embodiment, the limit line (40) (and other lines described in the following examples) can have a tensile strength of from about 500 MPa to about 6000 MPa or from 1500 MPa to about 3000 MPa. In another embodiment, the limit line (40) (and other lines described in the following embodiments) may be from 0.5 feet to about 10 feet or from about 1 foot to about 5 feet in length and may have a radius of 1/64 inch. Up to about 1/2 inch.

In some embodiments, the ring (30) on each rib (20) can be in the ring The position is combined with the rib. In some embodiments, the material of each ring may be comprised of a material that is substantially similar to the rib (eg, carbon fiber). In other embodiments, each ring may be a metal (eg, stainless steel) ring attached or secured to each of the plurality of ribs. In some embodiments, each ring (30) can be secured to its corresponding rib via a fiberglass wrap or adhesive.

A canopy (50) can be attached to one of the ribs. For example, a canopy (50) can be coupled to the first end (201) and the second end of each of the ribs. In some embodiments, the hood (50) (hood and the following other embodiments described herein) may be composed of a fabric, such as polyester or Goretex ^TM.

Figure 1b shows that the user can slide the outer or inner sliding ring (10) along the container (5) such that the second end of each of the plurality of ribs (20) extends out of the container ( 5). The outer slip ring (10) can be coupled to an inner base (15) via a passage (60) as will be described below in connection with Figures 4a and 4b.

Figure 1c shows a schematic view of the device in an open state. As shown, when a locking mechanism (90) secures the outer slip ring (10) to the container (5), the outer slip ring (10) is secured to one end of the channel (60). The first end (201) of each rib (20) will be forced downward due to the corresponding length being shorter and passing through the limit line (40) of the ring (30), and the hood (50) will be ribbed The material (20) is fully extended into an arc and is tensioned.

Figures 2a and 2b

Figures 2a and 2b respectively show perspective views of the closed and open state of the device as embodied in an umbrella.

Figure 2a shows the device starting in a closed state with a container (5) containing a plurality of elastic ribs (20). The outer slip ring (10) is slidable upwardly according to the passage (60).

Figure 2b shows the open state of the device. The outer slip ring (10) is located in the pass The end of the road (60). The distal end of the rib is downwardly directed by the force of the restraining line (40) through the ring (30) which is tensioned by the rib (20) being fully extended and curved. A central rib (70) is attached to the center of the canopy (50) and is pushed up by the center of the canopy (50) to urge water out of the canopy (50). As shown, the central rib (70) can be extended by the canopy. In other embodiments, however, the central rib (70) can be disposed in contact with the underside or inside of the canopy (50).

Figures 3a to 3c

Figures 3a through 3c show cross-sectional views of an exemplary device embodied as an umbrella having a central rib (70). In some embodiments, the central rib (70) can be attached to a portion of a canopy (50).

Figure 3a shows a device starting from a closed state, comprising a container (5) having a plurality of elastic ribs (20), each of which is fixed to an outer sliding ring (10). Inside the base (15). Each of the ribs has a limit line (40) coupled to a first end (201) furthest from the inner base (15), with the limit line passing through a ring (30) on the rib . In some embodiments, the wire can be secured to a portion of the container (5). The canopy (50) is fixed by attaching the first end (201) of each rib to the periphery of the canopy.

Figure 3b shows the user sliding the outer slip ring (10) along the container (5) such that a majority of the plurality of ribs (20) extend outside the container (5). Furthermore, Figure 3b shows a central rib (70) having a shorter length than the rib (20) attached to the center of the canopy (50).

Figure 3c shows the open state of the device. The sliding ring (10) is fixed at the end of the passage (60) and provided with a locking mechanism (90). In some embodiments, the locking mechanism (90) can include a loading spring edge to the container (5) and when the sliding ring (10) slides over the locking mechanism (90), it is disposed with the outer sliding ring The bottom of (10) is in contact. First of each of the plurality of ribs (20) The end (201) is pulled downward by the force of each of the restraining wires (40) passing through the ring (30), and the canopy (50) is tensioned by the rib (20) extending completely in an arc shape. The central rib (70) is attached to the center of the canopy (50) and can be pushed up by the center of the canopy to facilitate drainage of the device.

The umbrella is closed by, for example, operating the locking mechanism (90), the outer sliding ring (10) being slidable downwardly by the container (5) while the canopy (50) is attached to the central rib (70) It is pulled into the container (5).

Figures 4a and 4b

Figures 4a and 4b detail an exemplary embodiment of a slip ring of a movable plurality of ribs disposed in the apparatus.

Figure 4a shows a top view of the inner base (15) integrated into the outer slip ring (10). The inner base (15) is coupled to an outer slip ring (10) via a connector (17) that moves between the channels (60) of the container (5). While Figure 4a shows four connectors (17) connected to the channel (60), any number of channels (60) and connectors (17) can be used. For example, two or more connectors (17) and channels (60) can be used such that the outer slip ring (10) and inner base (15) are movable relative to the container (5).

Figure 4a also shows a plurality of holes (26) which allow a plurality of ribs to be attached thereto (see Figures 5a and 5b). In some embodiments, a central aperture (not shown) may be located in the inner base (15) to secure one end of the central rib (70), as described above with respect to Figures 3a through 3c.

Figure 4b shows an inner base (15) joined to the outer slip ring (10) using a connector (17) that moves along the channel (60) of the container (5).

Figures 5a and 5b

Figures 5a and 5b show an exemplary implementation of a rib (20) in combination with an inner base (15) example.

Figure 5a shows a plurality of holes (26) in the inner base (15) that are arranged to be connected to the ribs (20). In some embodiments, each of the holes (26) can have a thread. In this embodiment, the rib (20) may also have a thread and be inserted into the inner base (15) via the hole (26).

Figure 5b shows another embodiment of connecting the rib (20) to the inner base (15). As shown, the rib (20) passes through one of the holes (26) in the inner base (15), and the bottom cover (22) and the fastening ring on the rib (20) (24) The combination allows the rib (20) to be joined to the inner base (15).

In other embodiments, the manner in which each of the ribs (20) can be attached to the inner base (15) is contemplated. For example, snap fit, shape fit, pressure bond or other similar means.

Figures 6a and 6b

Figures 6a and 6b are cross-sectional views of a device having a rib (20) secured to a secured inner base (140) secured to the exterior of the container (5) and the restraining line (40) One end is connected to the inside of a drum or spool (120) and the drum or spool (120) has an outer crank (130).

Figure 6a shows that the present invention has a container (5) comprising a plurality of elastic ribs (20), the first end (201) of each rib being joined to the fastened inner base (140). It is attached to the container (5) in a fixed position. Each of the ribs has a limit line (40) coupled to a second end that is relatively far from the inner base to which it is fastened and each of the limit lines (40) may also be coupled to the interior of a drum or spool (120). A canopy (50) can be attached to the second end of the rib to the edge of the canopy. In some embodiments, the limit line (40) can be pulled along the drum or spool (120) when the outer crank (130) is manipulated or rotated. When this occurs, the first end (201) of the rib (20) is pulled downward by the limit line (40).

Figure 6b shows the state in which the device is turned on. The first end (201) of the rib (20) is downward due to the force of the restraining wire (40), the restraining wire has been partially wound inside the drum or the spool (120), and the canopy (50) can be The rib (20) is tensioned because it is completely curved. As described in the above embodiments, a center rib (70) is attached to the center of the canopy (50) and can be pushed up to facilitate drainage of the canopy.

Figures 7a and 7b

Figures 7a and 7b are cross-sectional views of the apparatus having an outer crank (130) coupled to an inner rail (150) that guides the inner base (140) along the rail (150) via a threaded mechanism ( 160) Move.

Figure 7a shows the initial state of a device having a container (5) comprising a plurality of elastic ribs (20), the first end (201) of each rib being joined to an inner base located within the container (140). Each of the ribs has a limiting line (40) coupled to a second end of each of the elastic ribs that is further from the inner base, and is coupled to each of the limiting wires (40) to a drum of an outer crank (130). Or inside the spool (120). The canopy (50) is attached to a second end of the rib at the edge of the canopy. The user can pull the restriction line (40) around the inner drum or spool (120) by operating the outer crank (130) and move the inner base along the rail (150) via the threading mechanism (160) ( 140). When this occurs, the second end of the rib (20) is pulled downward by the limit line (40).

Figure 7b shows the state in which the device is turned on. As shown, the second end of each of the ribs (20) is forced downward by a limit line (40) that has been partially wrapped inside the drum or spool (120) and due to the screw mechanism ( 160) Pushing the inner base (15) upward, the canopy (50) being tensioned by the rib (20) being completely curved. A central rib (70) is attached to the center of the canopy (50) and can be pushed up to facilitate drainage of the canopy.

Figures 8a and 8b

Figures 8a and 8b show a cross-sectional view of the device embodied as an umbrella table.

Figure 8a shows the initial state of a device having a container (5) comprising a plurality of elastic ribs (20), the first end (201) of each rib (20) being connectable to the inside of the container Base (140). Each of the ribs has a restraining line (40) coupled to a second end that is distal from the base and joined to the interior of the drum or spool (120). A canopy (50) can be coupled to the second end of the rib at the edge of the canopy. In some embodiments, when the outer crank (130) is manipulated such that the limit line (40) is pulled out and surrounds the inside of the drum or bobbin (120), the inner base (140) is passed through the thread mechanism (160) moves along the track (150). When these conditions occur, the second end of each of the ribs (20) is pulled down by the limit line (40). A table (170) is used in series with the umbrella. For example, the table (170) can be permanently or movably attached to the container (5) for attachment to the device. In some embodiments, the device can be attached to the edge of a table. In other embodiments, the device can be coupled to a central aperture of a table (170).

Figure 8 shows the open state of a device. The second end of the rib (20) is forced downward by the limit line (40), which has been partially wound into the inside of the drum or bobbin (120), and the threaded mechanism (160) The inner base (15) is pushed up, and the canopy (50) is tensioned by the rib being completely arcuate. A central rib (70) is attached to the center of the canopy (50) to push the canopy (50) up to facilitate drainage of the canopy.

Figure 9

Figure 9 shows a cross-sectional view of the device as a large outdoor shade device that extends only one side of the device.

The figure shows the on state of the device. The first end (201) of the rib (20) is limited The wire (40) is forced downward, which is partially wound around the inside of the drum or spool (120), integrated with the outer winch (110) and the inner base (15) is threaded by the thread The mechanism (160) is pushed up by the guidance of the inner track (150). The canopy (50) is tensioned by the rib (20) being completely arcuate or extending outside the container (5). The central rib (70) is coupled to the center of the canopy (50) and the canopy (50) can be pushed up to facilitate drainage of the canopy.

Figure 10

Figure 10 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a device having ribs (20) and limit lines (40) of different lengths. In this embodiment, the ribs (20) can be disposed along different locations of the container and extend toward the exterior of the container (5), resulting in a very large variability in the shape of the device.

In some embodiments, the container can be guided or channeled downwardly from the container and configured to interact with a particular rib (20) of a set of resilient ribs. In this embodiment, the first end (201) of the rib can be pushed out of the top end of the container as the inner base (15) moves toward the top end of the container. The limit line (40) can be attached to various points of the container (5). For example, each of the limit lines (40) can be joined to the location of a trough of a container (5). As shown in Fig. 10, the rib (20) then extends to the outside of the container (5), and the different length limit lines (40) and the ribs at the different outlet positions of the container (5) may cause the The device has an asymmetrical shape.

Figure 11

Figure 11 shows a cross-sectional view of a device in which the limit line (40) passes through a plurality of rings (3) bonded to the rib (20) such that the limit line (40) can be closer to each of the ribs (20) . In some cases, there may be more overhead space under the device. Each of the wires is fixed in two positions: one at one end of one rib and the other at a position where it is combined with the container (5).

Figure 11 shows the four rings (30) on each of the ribs (20), however the number of the rings (30) It is not limited and can be used. For example, when a longer rib (20) is used, more rings (30) can be used to allow the limit line (40) to be bonded thereto. As mentioned above, the ring (30) can be attached to each of the ribs (20) as part of the rib (20) or as a separable ring (30).

Figure 12

Figure 12 shows a cross-sectional view of a device in which the inner wire is replaced by an inner elastic fabric (55) to the various positions of the rib (20). In some embodiments, the inner elastic fabric (55) can be an arrangement that completely covers the underlying surface of the entire rib (20) when the device is in the open state. The inner elastic fabric (55) may be secured to the rib (20) or the exterior of the canopy (not shown) by its outer edge, the center of which is integrated with the container (5).

Figures 13a and 13b

Figures 13a and 13b show cross-sectional views of an exemplary device embodied as a backpack. In some embodiments, the device can be integrated with a backpack. However, in other embodiments, the device can be removably coupled to the backpack.

Figure 13a shows the initial state of the device having a container (5) comprising a plurality of resilient ribs (20) attached to the canopy (as in the above figures). In some embodiments, the device can have 2 to 3 ribs to protect a user of the backpack from rain or sunlight. As in the above embodiment, the first end (201) of each of the ribs can be coupled to an inner base (15) located within a container (5). The inner base (15) has a drawstring (155) for pulling by a user. When the user pulls the drawstring (155), the inner base (15) acts on the rib (20) and moves the canopy out of the container.

Figure 13b shows the device in its open state. The first end (201) of the rib (20) is forced downward by the wire (40) and the canopy is tensioned by the rib (20) being fully bent.

Figures 14a and 14h

Figures 14a and 14b are cross-sectional views of an exemplary device that is a water storage device having a reservoir (180). In this embodiment, the ribs of the device are not pulled down such that the device is opened in a position that does not allow water to be sprinkled from the canopy.

Figure 14a shows the initial state of a device having a container (5) comprising a plurality of resilient ribs (20), the first end (201) of the rib being joined to a container (5) Base (15). Each of the ribs has a limit line (40) coupled to the vicinity of one end of the rib that is further from the inner base, and is coupled to the interior of the drum or spool (120). The canopy (50) can be joined to the rib (20) at one end of the canopy edge. The canopy can have a hole above the container (5). In some embodiments, the inner base (15) passes through the threaded mechanism when the outer crank (130) is manipulated such that the limit line (40) is stretched or wrapped around the inside of the drum or spool (120) (160) moves along the track (150). When these conditions occur, the second end of each of the ribs (20) is pulled down by the limit line (40). A reservoir (180) is coupled in series with the device to collect water received by the canopy and exit through the central opening of the canopy and the interior of the container.

Figure 14b shows the water collecting device in its open state. The first end (201) of the rib (20) is forced downward by a limit line (40), and the limit line (40) is partially wound inside the drum or the bobbin (120) and is supported by the inner base (15) Pushing upward through the threading mechanism (160), and the canopy (50) is tensioned by the rib (20) being fully extended. Precipitation on the structure is directed into the reservoir (180) by the canopy (50), passes through the central opening of the canopy and is then dropped by the container (5).

Figures 15a and 15b

Figures 15a and 15b are cross-sectional views of an umbrella embodied as a nested rib.

Figure 15a shows a device starting from a closed state having a container (5) comprising a plurality of pairs of resilient ribs and an internal rib (20) located in a hollow outer rib (25), The first end (201) of the outer rib (25) is coupled to an inner base (15). A resilient wire or spring (28) is coupled to the inner rib (20) proximate the first end (201) of the base (15) and coupled to the inner base (15) at the other end. Each outer rib (25) has a restraining line (40) coupled to a second end thereof that is further from the base, the line passing through the ring (30) on the outer rib (25) and the line Link to the container (5). The canopy (50) is attached to one end of the outer rib (25) located at the edge of the canopy.

Figure 15b shows the state in which the umbrella is opened, the user slides the outer sliding ring (10) along the container (5), pushes the inner base (15) to make the outer rib (25) and the inner rib The material (20) extends out of the container (5). In some embodiments, the inner base (15) can be moved toward the top of the container, and the plurality of inner ribs (20) can be pushed out by the outer rib (25). A sliding ring (10) on the outside of the sliding body can be coupled to the inner base (15) via the passage (60). The outer slip ring (10) can be at the end of the channel (60) and can be secured by a locking mechanism (90). The second end of the inner rib (20) and the first end (201) of the outer rib (25) may be forced downward by the restriction line (40) passing through the ring (30), and The canopy (50) is tensioned by the inner rib (20) and the outer rib (25) extending completely and forming an arc.

Figures 16a and 16b

Figures 16a and 16b show a cross-sectional view of a device similar to Figures 15a and 15b with the addition of a tension spring or other spring mechanism (102) attached at one end to the slidable inner base (15) and at the other end The top of the container (5) is joined and has a button (92) coupled to a stop pin mechanism (94, 96) to limit movement of the inner base.

Figure 16a shows the device in a closed state with a container (5) comprising a plurality of pairs of resilient ribs and having an internal rib (20) located in a hollow outer rib (25), the outer rib One end of the material is joined to the inner base (15). An elastic wire or spring (28) is attached to the inner rib It is closest to one end of the inner base (15) and the other end is coupled to the inner base (15). Each of the outer ribs (25) has a limiting line (40) coupled to one end of the outer rib (25) that is further from the inner base (15), the line passing through the ring on the rib (30) ), then the line is attached to the container (5). A canopy (50) can be attached to one end of the outer rib (25) at the edge of the canopy. One end of a tension spring or other spring mechanism (102) can be coupled to the slidable inner base (15) and the other end is coupled to the top of the container (5) and has a button (92) coupled to the A stop pin mechanism (94, 96) is provided to limit movement of the inner base.

Figure 16b shows the device in an open state, the user releasing the outer slip ring (10) by pressing the button (92) such that the slip ring (10) along the container (5), the outer rib The material (25) and the inner rib (20) are pushed out of the container (5) while the plurality of inner ribs (20) are pulled out by the outer rib (25). A sliding ring (10) on the outside of the sliding body is coupled to the inner base (15) via a passage (60). The outer slip ring (10) is attached to one end of the channel (60) and has a locking mechanism (90) to secure it. The rib is forced downward by the restriction line (40) passing through the ring (30), and the canopy (50) is tightened due to the rib (20) extending completely and forming an arc. .

Figures 17a and 17b

Figures 17a and 17b show a cross-sectional view of a device similar to Figures 15a and 15b with the addition of a compression spring or spring mechanism (104) attached at one end to the slidable inner base (15) and at the other end to the container The top of (5) is connected and has a button (92) coupled to a stop pin mechanism (94, 96) to limit movement of the inner base (15).

Figure 17a shows the device in a closed state with a container (5) comprising a plurality of pairs of elastic ribs and having an internal rib (20) located in a hollow outer rib (25), the outer rib One end is coupled to the inner base (15). An elastic wire or spring (28) is attached to the inner rib (20) is closest to one end of the inner base (15) and the other end is coupled to the inner base (15). Each of the outer ribs (25) has a limiting line (40) coupled to one end of the outer rib (25) that is further from the inner base (15), the line passing through the ring on the rib (30) ), then the line is attached to the container (5). A canopy (50) can be attached to one end of the outer rib (25) at the edge of the canopy. One end of a compression spring or spring mechanism (104) can be coupled to the slidable inner base (15) and the other end is coupled to the top of the container (5) and has a button (92) coupled to a stop pin Mechanisms (94, 96) to limit the movement of the inner base (15).

Figure 17b shows the device in an open state, the user releasing the outer slip ring (10) by pressing the button (92) such that the slip ring (10) along the container (5), the outer rib The material (25) and the inner rib (20) are pushed out of the container (5) while the plurality of inner ribs (20) are pulled out by the outer rib (25). A sliding ring (10) on the outside of the sliding body is coupled to the inner base (15) via a passage (60). The outer slip ring (10) is attached to one end of the channel (60) and has a locking mechanism (90) to secure it. The rib is forced downward by the restriction line (40) passing through the ring (30), and the canopy (50) is tightened due to the rib (20) extending completely and forming an arc. .

Figures 18a to 18d

Figures 18a to 18d show a device having a pair of ribs, each pair of ribs having an outer rib (112) joined to an inner rib (111) by a tension coil spring or a joint mechanism (113), coupled thereto The container (114) is joined to the inner rib (111) with its outermost end.

Figure 18a shows a device starting from a closed state, having a container (5) comprising a plurality of pairs of elastic ribs having an internal rib (111) joined by a tension coil spring or a coupling mechanism (113) To an outer rib (112), one end of the inner rib (111) is coupled to the inner base (15). The outer rib (112) is pulled tightly to the container (5) by the limit line (40). Each of the outer ribs (112) having a limit line (40) coupled to the end of the outer rib that is furthest from the inner base (15), the line being coupled to a slip ring (115) through an opening or pulley (116), The wire is further passed through another opening or pulley (118) to the opening of the container (5), and finally the wire is attached to the base of the container (5). A canopy (50) is attached to one end of the outer rib at the edge of the canopy.

Figure 18b shows that when the device is turned on, the user releases the slip ring (115) by pressing the button, and the link mechanism (113), such as a tension coil spring, causes the outer rib (112) to extend upward.

Figure 18c shows the state in which the device is further turned on. The coupling mechanism (113), such as a tension coil spring, causes the outer rib (112) to extend upwardly and into the coupled container (114) to be coupled to the outermost end of the inner rib (111).

Figure 18d shows the state in which the umbrella is open. The sliding ring (10) outside the sliding body is coupled to the inner base (15) via a passage through any action of the user, via tension or a compression mechanism as shown in Figures 18b and 18c. down. The pair of ribs extend and are forced downward by the restraining line (40), and the canopy (50) is tensioned by the pair of ribs extending completely and forming an arc.

Figures 19a to 19d

Figures 19a to 19d show cross-sectional views of the device with tension device (125) attached to a container (5). In addition, the coupled container (114) is coupled to an outer rib (112) and stored (but not fixed) in the tensioning device (125).

Figure 19a shows the device in a closed state with a container (5) comprising a plurality of pairs of elastic ribs consisting of an inner rib (111) and an outer rib (112), the inner rib One end of the material is attached to the inner base (15). A tensioning device (125) can be attached to the container (5). A coupled container is coupled to the outer rib (112) and stored (not fixed) to the tensioning device (125) in. The outer rib (112) can be pulled tightly to the container (5) by the restriction line (40). Each of the outer ribs (112) may have a limiting line (40) coupled to an end of the rib that is further from the base, the line passing through an opening or pulley coupled to the sliding ring (115), the line also It may pass further through an opening or pulley (118) in the container, and the line is ultimately joined to the base of the container (5).

Figure 19b shows the state in which the device is started, the user can release the sliding wheel (115) by pressing the button, the tensioning device (125) causing the outer rib (112) to extend upward.

Figure 19c shows the state in which the device is further turned on. The tensioning device (125) urges the outer rib (112) upwardly and into the coupled container (114) to the outermost end of the inner rib (111).

Figure 19d shows the state in which the umbrella is open. The sliding ring (10) outside the sliding body is coupled to the inner base (15) via a passage (60) by any action of the user, via tension or a compression mechanism as shown in Figures 19b and 19c. - Forced down. The pair of ribs extend and are forced downward by the restraining line (40), and the canopy (50) is tensioned by the pair of ribs extending completely and forming an arc.

Figures 20a to 20d

Figures 20a through 20d show cross-sectional views of a device having a coupled vertebral body (270). It is attached to the outer rib (112) and is (but not fixed in) the tensioning device (175) having a socket that can be coupled to the coupling cone (270). Further, the inner rib is (111) may have a tip that is tightly coupled to the outer vertebral body. The end of the container is not shown, and may include a series of holes of appropriate size that the cone can be placed into and allow the inner ribs to pass through. Over.

Figure 20a shows the device in a state of being initially closed, having a container (5) comprising a plurality of pairs of elastic ribs having an inner rib (111) and an outer rib (112), one end of the inner rib Connected to the inner base (15). A tensioning device (175) is coupled to a container (5) and has a socket It can be used by the external coupling cone (270). A coupling cone (270) is coupled to an outer rib (112) and stored (but not fixed) to the socket of the tensioning device (175). The outer rib (112) is pulled tightly to the container (5) by the limit line (40). Each of the outer ribs (112) has a limiting line (40) coupled to the outermost end of the outer rib from the base, the line passing through an opening or pulley (116) coupled to the sliding ring (115). The wire may also pass further through an opening or pulley (118) in the container, and the wire is ultimately joined to the base of the container (5).

Figure 20b shows the state in which the device is turned on, the user releasing the slip ring (115) by pressing the button, the tensioning device (125) causing the outer rib (112) to extend upward.

Figure 20c shows the state when the device is further turned on. The tensioning device (175) causes the outer rib (112) to extend upwardly and push the coupling cone (270) to the end of the outermost layer of the inner rib (111).

Figure 20d shows the device in an open state. Through any action of the user, by tension or a pressure mechanism as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the outer sliding ring (10) of the slewing body is coupled to the inner base through the passage (60) ( 15) - Forced down. The pair of ribs extend due to the limit line (40) and form an arc downwardly, and the canopy (50) is tensioned when the pair of ribs are fully extended and arcuate.

Figures 21a to 21c

Figures 21a through 21c show cross-sectional views of the device incorporating a hinge to reduce the size of the device in the closed state.

Figure 21a shows the device in a closed state with a container (5) comprising a plurality of pairs of ribs comprising an inner rib (211) and an outer rib (210) as a hub (215) One end of the inner rib (211) is coupled to the inner base (15). The internal rib (211) and The outer rib (212) can be further joined at the hinge position by a force spring mechanism (220) which can bias the outer rib (210) against the outer portion (5) of the container in the closed state. . Each of the outer ribs (210) has a fixed length or slightly elastic limiting line (40) joined to the outer rib adjacent one end of the base, and the other end of the line is joined to the base of the container (5). The inner base (15) is coupled to an outer slip ring (10).

Figure 21b shows the state in which the device is turned on. The inner base (15) is biased against the plurality of inner ribs (211) to move out of the container (5) by sliding the sliding ring (10) along the container (5). The fixed length or slightly elastic limiting line (40) is coupled to one end of the outer rib (210) to apply force and rotate the outer rib on the hinge (215) to thereby cause the outer rib (210) ) extends outside the container.

When the outer rib (210) is fully extended, the restraining force generated by the fixed length or slightly elastic restricting line (40) causes the inner rib (211) to bend to form an umbrella shape, as shown in Fig. 21c. .

When the umbrella is closed, the tension spring mechanism (220) applies force to the outer rib (210) to retract the inside of the container (5), and the force generated by the wire is also reduced, and finally disappears.

It is noted that the features of the specific embodiments described in this application, where possible, may be replaced by any other embodiment features for protecting an object from weather or other materials.

Purpose and advantages

The purpose and advantages of this creation include but are not limited to:

1. Provide a lightweight and durable mechanism to support a device.

2. Provide a mechanism in which the strongest support point is located at the farthest distance from the two poles Set, so that it has a stronger strength to resist the pull of the wind.

3. Use cheap but powerful fishing lines and support rafts when constructing the frame of the device.

4. Provide a mechanism that disperses the wind and allows the device to return to its original form after a strong wind blow.

While the present invention has been described in terms of a number of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in various forms within the spirit and scope of the claims.

Although the disclosed embodiments have specific configurations and/or modes of operation, it is to be understood that the scope of the patent is not limited to the features or modes of operation described above. Conversely, the features and modes of operation are merely illustrative of some embodiments within the scope of the claims.

5‧‧‧ Container

10‧‧‧Sliding ring

15‧‧‧ inner base

20‧‧‧ ribs

30‧‧‧ Ring

40‧‧‧Restriction line

50‧‧‧ hood

60‧‧‧ channel

90‧‧‧Locking mechanism

Claims (15)

A device for protecting an object in the case of precipitation/snow, the device comprising: a plurality of elastic ribs having a first end and a second end, wherein the second ends of the plurality of elastic ribs are Fixed to an inner base disposed in a tube; a canopy connected to the first end of the plurality of elastic ribs; a plurality of limit lines, the first end of each limit line being connected to each elastic rib a first end of the material, and a second end of each of the limit lines is coupled to a portion of the tube; and wherein each of the plurality of limit lines has a shorter length than each of the plurality of elastic ribs, and each When at least a portion of the elastic ribs on the movable base extend outwardly from the base of the tube, each of the plurality of limit lines causes the first end of each of the elastic ribs to form a downward arc. The device of claim 1 further comprising one or more loops on the resilient rib for guiding the plurality of limit lines. The device of claim 1, wherein the piping is configured to accommodate the plurality of resilient ribs, the plurality of restraining wires, and the configuration of the canopy based on the inner base. The device of claim 1, further comprising a reservoir for collecting precipitation/snow taken by the canopy. The device of claim 1 wherein the plurality of resilient ribs are between about 24 and 36 inches in length. An umbrella device comprising: a container having an open end; an inner base disposed in the container; a plurality of ribs located in the container, each of the ribs having a first portion fixed to the inner base a seat and a second portion adjacent the open end of the container; a plurality of limit lines each having a second end fixed to each of the plurality of ribs; and when the inner base is moved toward the open end of the container, causing at least a portion of each of the plurality of ribs to be The open end of the container extends out, and wherein each of the limiting wires is configured to pull the second portion of each rib to form a descending arc. The umbrella device of claim 6, wherein the second ends of each of the plurality of restriction lines are respectively connected to the open end of the container. The umbrella device of claim 6, further comprising a drum disposed in the container, the drum being coupled to an outer crank disposed outside the container, and the second ends of each of the plurality of limit lines are connected To the drum, when the outer crank is operated, the drum acts as a means for receiving the plurality of limit lines. The umbrella device of claim 6 further comprising a spring mechanism located below the base within the container and configured to urge the inner base toward the open end of the container. The umbrella device of claim 9, further comprising a button located outside the container and configured to control the tension of the spring mechanism. The umbrella device of claim 6 further comprising a spring mechanism on the base within the container and configured to pull the inner base toward the open end of the container. The umbrella device of claim 6, further comprising a canopy, wherein the canopy is secured to the second portion of each of the plurality of ribs. The umbrella device of claim 12, further comprising a reservoir coupled to the other end of the open end of the container, the canopy having a central aperture above the open end of the container, and the central aperture is configured To receive the precipitation/snow received by the awning and to apply the precipitation/snow The container is delivered to the reservoir. The umbrella device of claim 6, wherein each of the plurality of limit lines is shorter than each of the plurality of ribs. The umbrella device of claim 6, wherein the container comprises at least one channel configured to receive a portion of the inner base, wherein at least one of the channels is configured to allow the inner base to move within the container .