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WO2004103113A1
WO2004103113A1 PCT/US2004/012935 US2004012935W WO2004103113A1 WO 2004103113 A1 WO2004103113 A1 WO 2004103113A1 US 2004012935 W US2004012935 W US 2004012935W WO 2004103113 A1 WO2004103113 A1 WO 2004103113A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B3/00—Sticks combined with other objects
    • A45B3/02—Sticks combined with other objects with illuminating devices
    • A45B3/04—Sticks combined with other objects with illuminating devices electrical
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
    • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
    • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
    • A45B2200/1018—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with illuminating devices, e.g. electrical
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
    • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
    • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
    • A45B2200/1027—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with means for generating solar energy
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/06—Umbrella runners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/18—Covers; Means for fastening same

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  • Table umbrellas traditionally are used to provide relief from the sun' s rays during the daytime hours . However, they can also be used to provide lighting in the evening. For example, artificial lights attached to the underside of the umbrella' s canopy provide illumination of the table during dusk, nighttime hours, or during periods where there is insufficient sunlight. These lights typically attach to ..the underside of the umbrella and are powered by a standard electrical outlet, typically via an extension • cord.. The need for an external power source reduces the effectiveness of these lights under certain situations, -such as . in a crowded outdoor restaurant where multiple extension cords may be a safety hazard, or in secluded areas where access to an electrical outlet may be difficult or impossible.
  • This invention finds application in a variety of locations, such as beaches, patios, decks, backyards, kiosks, outdoor dining areas, and queue lines.
  • the problems of the prior art have been overcome by the present invention, which provides a self-contained lighting system in combination with an umbrella.
  • the lighting system includes one or more light sources, which preferably are mounted on the underside of the umbrella canopy and are powered by an energy storage component such as one or more batteries.
  • the energy storage component is preferably housed in close proximity to the umbrella stand, and is recharged by energy received from a solar collector preferably attached to the outer surface of the canopy.
  • the system also comprises a power manager, which directs energy from the solar collector to the energy storage component during periods of sunlight, and draws energy from the energy storage component to power the lights during periods of insufficient sunlight, such as during evening hours.
  • the power manager can also be used to automatically turn on and off the lights based on available sunlight.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of the present invention with the canopy in the open position
  • Figure 2 is a top view of the present invention with the canopy in the open position
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the present invention in greater detail
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the present invention with the canopy in the closed position
  • Figure 5 is an exemplary electrical schematic that can be used in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a side view of the present invention with an alternate energy storage assembly location and a semi-permanent installation
  • Figure 7 is a side view of the present invention with an external conduit and orientation key locations .
  • a stand-alone, portable umbrella preferably an umbrella for use with an outdoor table having a central aperture for receiving the umbrella support member.
  • the umbrella is comprised of' a canopy 11, which can be comprised of one or several pieces and is typically made of fabric or vinyl and is preferably water-resistant; a support member 12, typically made of wood, metal such as aluminum or stainless steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber or plastic; and an umbrella stand 13, typically constructed of a material of sufficient weight itself, or designed to be filled with a material, of sufficient weight (e.g., water or stones) to serve as a' counterweight and a secure holder for the canopy and pole.
  • the size and shape of the canopy 11 is not particularly limited and depends in part of the particular application desired.
  • the support member 12 is sized appropriately so that the canopy 11, in its opened condition, is of the desired height.
  • the support member 12 must extend vertically from the ground (or other substrate) a sufficient distance to allow for one or more persons to be seated ' around the table and under the opened canopy 11.
  • the support member 12 can be solid or hollow, provided it has the requisite rigidity to support the canopy 11 and withstand winds and other environmental elements typical of the application. Preferably it is hollow to accommodate wiring as discussed in greater detail below, however a solid support member is also within the scope of the present invention.
  • the solar collector (s) 14 is oriented such that when the canopy 11 is in the open position as shown in Figure 1, the solar collector 14 is thereby tilted toward the sun, for example at a 20°-30° angle from the horizon in the summer sun, enabling it to capture a sufficient and preferably optimal amount of solar energy.
  • the present invention also comprises a power manager 15 and a storage assembly 16, such as one or more batteries, both preferably mounted on or near the umbrella stand 13 to minimize the intrusiveness and conspicuousness of these devices. These devices can be mounted on wheels, so as to facilitate movement of the assembly.
  • the power manager 15 preferably is a solid-state device with no mechanical relays. It can be utilized whenever an umbrella is set up in a remote location or where an application requires minimal operator tasks. Only two steps need to be performed for stand-alone illumination after the initial power up: • The selection of how many hours of illumination are desired, if any; and • Periodic maintenance of the solar collector.
  • the selection of hours can be set so that the hours of automatic illumination can occur at dusk and continue for a predetermined time, such as 2,4,6,8, or 10 hours of continuous operation.
  • the controller can be set up to turn on illumination at dusk and operate the task lighting for a predetermined time, such as 3 hours, turn off and turn on again at a predetermined time prior to sunrise, such as 1 hour prior to sunrise.
  • This setting provides illumination for peak operating timeframes with minimal drain on the battery-supplied power.
  • the manager also can include a setting to prevent the task lighting from turning on at all.
  • Preferably included in the electrical wiring is a manual switch to turn on the task lighting "at will" for troubleshooting purposes and other maintenance functions.
  • the controller uses the sun's energy generated during periods of daylight hours to detect light and darkness. No voltage (or insufficient voltage) is present from the solar collector in' darkness or periods of low light. In this condition, the task lighting is turned on. Conversely, when voltage is present from the solar collectors as in daylight hours, the task lighting is turned off.
  • the solar collector must be kept free of any items that may reduce the available sunlight rays from reaching the photovoltaic wafers (or other devices operable to collect solar power) contained in the solar collector. Direct sunlight, when available, must be utilized efficiently for the power manager to operate as stated. Accordingly, preferably a "slot and key" arrangement is utilized in the support member to keep the canopy from spinning or turning away from the optimal predetermined setting of the solar collector upon installation.
  • the manual on/off switch may be utilized to activate the task lighting.
  • the battery may have to be replaced periodically • at a greater frequency and the manual operator tasks '.increase.
  • the task lighting may be reduced . to sporadic operation, based on the battery's available power.
  • the battery uses all of its available power> the lighting and the power manager will be turned off.
  • voltage is restored to the battery, such as by energy received from the solar collector, the power manager will reset.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a side view of the present invention with the power manager box 15 and the energy storage assembly 16 in an , alternative location.
  • these devices are affixed to the support member 12, preferably at a height lower than that of a conventional table. This location may also allow easier access for maintenance of the energy storage assembly and the power manager.
  • the umbrella stand 13 can be fastened to the horizontal substrate beneath it, such as a wood deck, with one or more lag bolts 29, eliminating the need for a counterweight in the stand.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the present invention.
  • the canopy 11 is supported by a support frame comprising a plurality of preferably interconnecting support ribs 17 positioned on the underside of the canopy, or in the interior of a dual layered canopy. Typically eight support ribs are used as in a conventional umbrella, although the exact number is not critical to the present invention.
  • the canopy 11 is comprised of 2 parts: a main canopy 18 and a vent flap 19.
  • One or more solar collectors 14 is mounted on the main canopy 18, preferably in a location where its weight is primarily supported by at least one support rib 17. In the embodiment shown, the wires exiting the solar collector 14 pass between the main canopy 18 and the vent flap 19 and emerge on the underside of the canopy.
  • the wires from the solar collector can be guided to the outer edge of the canopy and thereafter to the underside.
  • Mounted to the underside of the canopy is one or more task lighting devices 20, preferably low power devices, most preferably devices employing light emitting diode (LED) technology.
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the amount of task lighting required is dependent upon the umbrella size, shape and the desired use.
  • the lighting devices are LED ribbon cables, each containing a plurality of LEDs 21, and these are arranged on the underside of the canopy, preferably between the support ribs so as not to impede the closing of the canopy 11.
  • the lighting devices can be arranged in any pattern, such as the symmetrical illumination pattern shown, and can be any color, such as "cool white", or a multiplicity of colors.
  • the LEDs provide sufficient lighting for reading, due to the concentrated focal point of the light as it is cast upon the table and over the shoulder of the reader sitting under the umbrella. Further, the mounted angle of the ribbon cable to the bottom side of the umbrella canopy minimizes the light available to shine in the eyes of a person seated directly across from each strip of task lighting.
  • Power to the lighting devices 20 is provided via wires, preferably traversing the outer circumference of the canopy at intervals dictated by the diameter of the canopy, and is preferably enclosed in a fabric seam wireway 22.
  • this cable assembly is a wiring harness fabricated for the particular diameter or dimensions of the circumference of the canopy and all required connections are of the male-female solder type.
  • the support member 12 is made of a solid material such as metal or most preferably wood, with a hollow conduit 23 integral therewith and through which the wires traverse the length of the support pole.
  • the conduit is located so that it does not interfere with the opening/raising or closing/lowering of the canopy, yet provides protection for the cables that carry the required voltage.
  • the wires carrying the collected solar energy extend to the power manager 15 and energy storage component 16, and provide electrical communication between the power manager, the energy storage component, and the solar collector.
  • All of the connections that originate or terminate at the power manager are secured by clamp type screw terminals and is a weather tight assembly that is self-contained and sealed from the elements .
  • the wires needed to power the lighting devices extend from the storage component 16, into the counterweight 14 and up through the same conduit to the canopy 11, and provide electrical communication between the one or more lights and the energy storage component 16.
  • the wires could extend along the outside of the support member 12, although this is not as attractive and does not as effectively shield the wires from the weather.
  • the support ribs are interconnecting through a central rib base 24, which encircles the support member 12 and freely slides along the member 12 between a fixed canopy open position and a canopy closed position. Movement of the rib base in the upward direction causes the support ribs to pull the canopy in, thereby closing the umbrella. Movement of the rib base in the downward direction causes the support ribs to push the canopy out, thereby opening the umbrella.
  • a locking mechanism is utilized to fix the canopy in the open position.
  • the wires could be enclosed in an external conduit 28 along the outside of the support member 12.
  • wires exiting the solar collector 14 enter the conduit 28 preferably near the top of the support pole 12.
  • a clearance hole 30 is created in the central rib base 24 to facilitate the sliding upward and downward action of the rib base so as to allow -the canopy to open and close.
  • the external conduit 28 can be fastened to the support pole 12 in a number of ways, including glue, fasteners or preferably strap clamps 31.
  • An orientation key 32 is preferably provided at the bottom of the support pole to facilitate interlocking with the counterweight. This key 32 insures that the support member 12 does not rotate, as a result of wind or human interaction. This is beneficial to ensure that the solar collectors 14 remain oriented in the optimal direction to receive the sun's rays.
  • FIG 4 shows the umbrella in the closed position, such as in inclement weather or high winds.
  • the lighting devices are contained under the canopy and are shielded from the weather, while the solar collector remains on the outside of the canopy.
  • the angle of the solar collector in this position is roughly perpendicular to the horizon, the collector is still able to collect solar energy, albeit less efficiently than when in the open position.
  • FIG. 5 shows an exemplary electrical schematic of the circuitry involved in the present invention.
  • the one or more solar collectors 14. collects energy from the sun and passes this energy ..through wires 25 to the power manager 15.
  • the power manager routes this energy to the energy storage component 16, preferably one or a multiplicity of batteries, most preferably a wet-type cell, through wires 26.
  • the energy storage component 16 preferably one or a multiplicity of batteries, most preferably a wet-type cell, through wires 26.
  • a third set of wires 27 provides electrical communication between the power manager and the lighting devices 20. Referring back to figures 3 and 7, wire sets 25 and 27 preferably traverse the support pole inside a conduit.
  • the present invention also can be provided in kit form, wherein the lighting system, including one or more lights, one or more solar collectors, the energy storage component, the power manager, and suitable wiring are provided for either retrofitting with an existing umbrella, or are included with an umbrella. Instructions for assembly of the solar powered, illuminated, standalone umbrella are included in the kit.

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L'invention concerne un système d'éclairage rechargeable, autonome et exempt de maintenance, destiné être utilisé avec une toile de protection pour fournir un éclairage en l'absence de lumière solaire. Utilisant l'énergie solaire, ce système ne comporte pas de fils électriques et peut donc être utilisé dans toute une série d'applications où les prises de courants électriques soit sont difficilement accessibles, soit présentent un problème de sécurité.
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