WO2005046382A1 - Dispositif formant parapluie - Google Patents

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WO2005046382A1
WO2005046382A1 PCT/CN2004/001275 CN2004001275W WO2005046382A1 WO 2005046382 A1 WO2005046382 A1 WO 2005046382A1 CN 2004001275 W CN2004001275 W CN 2004001275W WO 2005046382 A1 WO2005046382 A1 WO 2005046382A1
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Wing Hang Ho
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B19/00—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B11/00—Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment
    • A45B11/02—Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment attached to the body of the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B19/00—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas
    • A45B19/08—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas with collapsible sticks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B19/00—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas
    • A45B19/10—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas with collapsible ribs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B11/00—Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment
    • A45B2011/005—Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment characterised by their shape
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/14—Devices for opening and for closing umbrellas
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/24—Protective coverings for umbrellas when closed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/02—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
    • A45F2003/025—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder and one additional strap around the waist
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/04—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
    • A45F2003/045—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders and one additional strap around the waist

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  • the present invention relates to collapsible umbrellas.
  • Umbrellas are used to provide the user with protection against rain, sunlight or snow and are generally carried by hand.
  • Conventional collapsible umbrellas generally either have a fixed shaft or a telescopically extendable shaft. In order to expand the canopy, it is necessary to point the shaft away from the user to avoid the expanding canopy from contacting the user.
  • US Patent No. 4193415 discloses an umbrella device having a collapsible shaft comprising a plurality of pivotally connected members arranged in scissor fashion. In order to prevent the expanding canopy from contacting the user during deployment, it is necessary to point the device away from the user until the canopy is fully expanded and then hold the umbrella upright for use.
  • US Patent No. 4188965 discloses a body mounted umbrella having a support shaft extending from a very wide waist belt worn by the user.
  • the belt is made of a rigid metal which is uncomfortable to wear and makes sitting difficult.
  • this device enables the user to fold and unfold a mounted umbrella without requiring the umbrella to be removed from the device, the umbrella shaft must be arranged behind the user to avoid interfering with the face of the user and is therefore not easily accessible. It i s therefore desirable to provide an umbrella device that can b e held in the same orientation during d eployment and use of the umbrella.
  • an umbrella device that can be attached to the torso of the user both when extended in use and when retracted and stored, without the need to carry a separate umbrella by hand. It is further desirable to provide a compact umbrella device that can be deployed and retracted without interfering with the face of the user. It is further desirable to provide an umbrella device that is readily accessible and can be worn at the front of the torso without obstructing the view of the user.
  • the present invention provides an umbrella device comprising: a canopy; a canopy mechanism adapted to expand and collapse said canopy; a base; and an arm assembly disposed between said base and said canopy mechanism, said arm assembly having a proximal end pivotally connected to said base and a distal end pivotally connected to said canopy mechanism, said arm assembly being operable, by pivoting said proximal end relative to said base, between a retracted configuration and a protracted configuration, said arm assembly protracting when said proximal end pivots in a first pivotal direction and retracting when said proximal end pivots in a second opposite pivotal direction.
  • the canopy mechanism may be disposed in a first direction relative to said base in said retracted configuration and in a second direction relative to said base, substantially transverse to said first direction, in said protracted configuration.
  • the distal end of the arm assembly may follow an approximately arcuate path between said retracted and protracted configurations.
  • the distal end of the arm assembly may be operatively connected to the canopy mechanism such that the operation of the umbrella device simultaneously expands the canopy in the extended open configuration and collapses the canopy in the retracted closed configuration. This arrangement provides the umbrella device an automation feature, allowing both hands of the user free for other purposes.
  • the canopy mechanism may comprise a shaft, a slide adapted for axial movement o n t he s haft and a p lurality o f f oldable r ibs o peratively associated with t he canopy and the slide, wherein the canopy mechanism is adapted to expand and collapse the canopy by axial movement of the slide.
  • the arm assembly may comprise a plurality of operatively associated elongate members, each of the members being arranged substantially adjacent to the base in the retracted closed configuration and extending substantially vertically of the base in the extended open configuration.
  • the plurality of members may comprise at least one pair of members arranged in scissor fashion wherein the p aired m embers are pivotally connected at an i ntermediate portion of each member and wherein the paired members pivot in opposite directions to one another during the operation of the umbrella device.
  • the plurality of members may comprise: a first member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the base; a second member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the base; a third member pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of the second member and having an intermediate portion pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the first member; a fourth member pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of the second member and pivotally connected at a distal end to the slide; a fifth member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the distal end of the first member and pivotally connected at a distal end to an intermediate portion of the fourth member; and a sixth member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the distal end of the first member and pivotally connected at a distal end to the shaft proximal end.
  • the plurality of members may comprise: a first member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the base; a second member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the base; a third member pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of the second member and having an intermediate portion pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the first member; a fourth member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the distal end of the third member; a fifth member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the distal end of the first member and having an intermediate portion pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the fourth member; a sixth member pivotally c onnected at a proximal end to the distal end of the fifth member and pivotally connected at a distal end to the slide; a seventh member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the distal end of the fourth member and pivotally connected at a distal end to an intermediate portion of the sixth member; an eighth member pivotally connected at a proximal
  • the plurality of members may comprise several pairs of members arranged in scissor fashion.
  • the canopy mechanism may comprise: a shaft having a proximal end connected to an intermediate point of the arm assembly between the arm assembly proximal and distal ends and a distal end connected to the canopy; and a slide adapted for axial movement on the shaft, the slide being operatively associated with the canopy to expand the canopy when driven towards the shaft distal end and collapse the canopy when driven towards the shaft proximal end; wherein the slide is connected to the arm assembly distal end such that operation to the extended open configuration displaces the arm assembly distal end from the intermediate point, driving the slide toward the shaft distal end and operation to the retracted closed configuration retracts the arm assembly distal end towards the intermediate point, driving the slide toward the shaft proximal end.
  • the slide may be operatively associated with the canopy by means of a plurality of radial ribs, each rib comprising a plurality of operatively associated longitudinal links, wherein the links of each rib are adapted to align longitudinally in the open configuration to expand the canopy and to fold adjacently in the closed configuration to collapse the canopy and wherein the links are adapted to fold the canopy such that in the closed configuration, an outermost link of each rib folds the peripheral edge of the canopy adjacent the shaft distal end.
  • the outermost link may also be the longest link of each rib.
  • the arm assembly may be adapted to form a bifurcated Y-shape in the extended open configuration.
  • Each branch of the bifurcated arm assembly may be operatively connected to the canopy mechanism such that the operation of the umbrella device simultaneously expands the canopy in the extended open configuration and collapses the canopy in the retracted closed configuration.
  • the canopy mechanism may comprise a pair of shafts, each shaft having a slide adapted for axial movement on the shaft and a plurality of foldable ribs operatively associated with the canopy and the slides, wherein the canopy mechanism is adapted to expand and collapse the canopy by axial movement of the slides.
  • the arm assembly may comprise: a first member pivotally connected at a proximal end to the base; a pair of second members pivotally connected at a proximal end to the base and adapted to pivot in parallel to one another; a pair of third members pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of the pair of second members and having an intermediate portion pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the first member; a pair of fourth members, each pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of one of the third members; a pair of fifth members pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of the first member, each of the fifth members having an intermediate portion pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of one of the fourth members; a pair of sixth members, each pivotally connected at a proximal end to the distal end of one of the fifth members and pivotally connected at a distal end to one of the slides; a pair of seventh members, each pivotally connected at a proximal end to
  • the umbrella device may further comprise a locking mechanism for locking said arm assembly in at least one of said retracted and protracted configurations.
  • the locking mechanism may comprise a spring biased c atch provided o n said base, said catch being adapted to be engaged and depressed by a locking pin provided on said arm assembly, during said operation of said arm assembly in said first pivotal direction and to retain said locking pin adjacent said base in said protracted configuration.
  • the base may be adapted to be secured to the body of a user.
  • the base may be secured to the user by means of a waist strap.
  • the base may be secured to the user's belt by means of a spring biased clip.
  • the base may also be secured to the user by means of one or more straps.
  • the umbrella device may further comprise a casing adapted to enclose the arm assembly, canopy mechanism and canopy, when the umbrella device is in the retracted closed configuration.
  • the casing may comprise at least one flap secured to the base and adapted to wrap around and enclose the arm assembly, canopy mechanism and canopy.
  • the casing may comprise at least two flaps secured to ⁇ opposite sides of the base, the flaps adapted to be fastened together to enclose the arm assembly, canopy mechanism and canopy.
  • the flaps may be fastened by means of hook and loop type fasteners or other fastening means.
  • the base may further comprise an elongate slidable extension having a lower end adapted to be secured to the user wherein the base is adapted to slide vertically along the extension raising or lowering the base with respect to the secured lower end of the extension.
  • Figure 1 depicts a first embodiment of the umbrella device secured to a user in an extended open configuration
  • Figure 2 depicts the first embodiment secured to a user in a retracted closed configuration
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the first embodiment
  • Figure 4 is a rear view of the first embodiment
  • Figure 5 depicts the first embodiment secured to a user
  • Figure 6 is a structural view of the first embodiment in the retracted closed configuration
  • Figure 7 is a partial structural view of the first embodiment depicting part of the canopy device in detail
  • Figure 8 is a structural view of the first embodiment during extension/retraction and fully extended as shown in phantom
  • Figure 9 depicts a member of the arm device of the first embodiment
  • Figure 10 depicts a slide of the first embodiment
  • Figure 11 is a partial view of the first embodiment during extension/retraction
  • Figure 12 is a cross sectional view of a spring catch of the first embodiment
  • Figures 13A-D progressively depict the
  • FIG. 1 depicts the umbrella device 10 having a canopy 12 supported by an arm assembly 14 extending from a base 16.
  • the arm assembly 14 is shown in a protracted configuration, supporting the canopy 12 above the user.
  • the base 16 is secured to the user by means of a waist attachment 18 and a shoulder strap 20.
  • the base 16 is provided with a slidable extension 22 which enables the b ase to be e levated with respect to the waist attachment 18.
  • FIG 2 depicts the umbrella device 10 with the arm assembly 14 in a retracted configuration and the canopy 12 collapsed against the base 16 and enclosed within a casing 24.
  • the casing 24 of the umbrella device 10 is provided with a loop 26 for facilitating carrying of the umbrella device 10 by hand.
  • the casing 24 also has three flaps extending from the base 16, which are fastened together by means of hook and loop type fasteners 28. Ties, press studs, buttons or other types of fasteners can alternatively be used.
  • Figure 4 demonstrates the operation of the slidable extension 22.
  • the extension 22 is slidable from a retracted position in which the extension 22 does not protrude from the base 16 and an extended position in which the extension 22 raises the base 16 from the waist attachment 18.
  • the waist attachment 18, provided at the lower end of the extension 22, comprises a clip 19 suitable for clipping to a user's belt and a ring to which a waist strap can be attached if the user is not wearing a belt.
  • the waist attachment 18 may be provided on the base 16.
  • Other means of securing the base 16 to the user are possible including other strap arrangements, elastic straps, a harness or as part of a garment.
  • the base 16 may be required to be secured to the body of the user above the waist to ensure that the canopy 12 is expanded above the user's head.
  • the extension 22 may be employed, raising the base 16 up the torso of the user.
  • the umbrella device 10 is adjustable to fit different body sizes of the user. Once arranged at an appropriate height, the base may be further secured by means of the shoulder strap 20. The umbrella device 10 is then ready for deployment of the arm assembly 14 and canopy 12.
  • Figures 6 to 12 show the main structural components of the umbrella device 10, including an arm assembly 14 and a canopy mechanism 30.
  • the canopy mechanism 30 is operatively associated with the arm assembly 14, such that the canopy mechanism 30 simultaneously opens and closes the canopy 12 as the arm assembly 14 is protracted and retracted, respectively.
  • the canopy mechanism 30 comprises a shaft 32, having a proximal end 34 and a distal end 36, an axially mounted slide 38 and a plurality of foldable ribs 40.
  • the ribs 40 which are operatively associated with the distal end 36 of the shaft 32 and with the slide 38, extend radially outwardly of the shaft 32 to the periphery of the canopy 12.
  • Each rib 40 comprises a plurality (first to sixth) of pivotally associated links 42-52.
  • the first link 42 is pivotally connected at an inner end to the slide 38.
  • the second link 44 is pivotally connected at an inner end to the shaft distal end 36 and pivotally connected at an outer end to an intermediate portion of the first link 42.
  • the fourth link 48 is pivotally connected at an inner end to an outer portion of the second link 44 and pivotally connected at an outer end to an inner end of the fourth link 48.
  • the outer end of the first link 42 is pivotally connected to an inner portion of the fourth link 48 and an outer portion of the first link 42 is pivotally connected to an inner end of the fifth link 50.
  • the outer end of the fifth link 50 is pivotally connected to the inner end of the sixth link 52 and the outer end of the fourth link 48 is pivotally connected to an inner portion of the sixth link 52.
  • Axial movement of the slide 38 towards the shaft distal end 36 causes the first link 42 to pivot outwardly from the slide 38 and about the outer end of the second link 44.
  • This movement causes the second link 44 to pivot outwardly at the shaft distal end 36.
  • the third link 46 is consequently drawn inwardly with respect to the first link 42 by the second link 44, drawing the inner end of the fourth link 48 inwardly with respect to the first link 42 and causing the fourth link 48 to pivot about the outer end of the first link 42.
  • the fifth link 50 is drawn inwardly with respect to the fourth link 48 by the first link 42, drawing the inner end of the sixth link 52 inwardly with respect to the fourth link 48 and causing the sixth link 52 to pivot about the outer end of the fourth link 48.
  • the ribs 40 unfold, they extend radially outwardly as the slide 38 is driven toward the shaft distal end 36. Axial movement of the slide 38 towards the shaft proximal end 34 reverses the above process and folds the ribs 40 inwardly towards the shaft 32. In the retracted configuration, the sixth and longest link 52 folds the peripheral edge of the canopy 12 adjacent the shaft distal end 36. This presents the inner surface of the canopy 12 outwardly and contains the outer and possibly wet surface within the folds, preventing the outer surface from contacting and wetting the user.
  • the canopy mechanism 30 may function independently of the arm assembly 14, requiring independent manual operation.
  • the arm assembly 14 comprises a plurality (first to sixth) of pivotally connected elongate members 54-64, each having proximal and distal ends.
  • the arm assembly 14 is connected at its proximal end to the base 16 and at its distal end to the canopy mechanism 30.
  • the arm assembly 14 is adapted to retract and protract between a retracted configuration in which the arm assembly 14 is arranged substantially flat against the base 16, disposing the canopy mechanism 30 laterally of the base 16, and a protracted configuration in which the arm assembly 14 extends substantially vertically of the base 16, disposing the canopy mechanism 30 vertically of the base 16.
  • the proximal end of the first member 54 is pivotally connected to the base 16.
  • the proximal end of the second member 56 is pivotally connected to the base 16 below the first member 54.
  • the distal end of the second member 56 is pivotally connected to the proximal end of the third member 58.
  • An intermediate portion of the third member 58 is pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the first member 54 and the distal end of the third member 58 is pivotally connected to the proximal end of the fourth member 60.
  • the proximal end of the fifth member 62 is pivotally connected to the distal end of the first member 54 and the distal end of the fifth member 62 is pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the fourth member 60.
  • the proximal end of the sixth member 64 is pivotally connected to the distal end of the first member 54 and the distal end of the sixth member 64 is pivotally connected to the shaft proximal end 34.
  • the distal end of the fourth member 60 is pivotally connected to the slide 38 of the canopy mechanism 30.
  • the distal ends of the first member 54, second member 56 and fourth member 60 are substantially adjacent, which retains the slide 38 substantially adjacent the shaft proximal end 34.
  • the second member 56 pivots at the base 16 and the distal end of the second member 56 travels upwards in an arc extending laterally from the base 16.
  • the sixth member 64 spaces the shaft proximal end 34 from the distal end of the first member 54 and accommodates the pivotal movement of the fifth member 62 at the distal end of the first member 54.
  • the separation of the distal ends of the first member 54 and the fourth member 60 drives the slide 38 towards the distal end of the shaft 32, which in turn, drives the canopy mechanism 30 to open the canopy 12, as previously described.
  • each of the members extends substantially vertically from the base 16.
  • the second member 56 is substantially parallel and adjacent to the base 16
  • the first member 54 is substantially parallel and adjacent to the third member 58
  • the fourth member 60 is substantially parallel and adjacent to the shaft 32.
  • FIG. 9 Isolated drawings of the sixth member 64 and the slide 38 are provided in Figures 9 and 10, respectively.
  • Figure 6 demonstrates one purpose of the sixth member 64 in spacing the shaft proximal end 34 from the arm assembly 14 and allowing the canopy mechanism 30 to be arranged laterally adjacent the arm assembly 14 and base 16, providing a c ompact r etracted configuration.
  • the slide 38 is provided with a laterally projecting lobe 66 for connection to the distal end of the fourth member 60.
  • Both the lobe 66 and the sixth member 64 act to laterally space the canopy mechanism 30 from the arm assembly 14, allowing each to operate without significant interference or impedance between any members of the arm assembly 14 and any components of the canopy mechanism 30. Accordingly, the umbrella device 10 can be conveniently worn by the user in a compact casing 24 when not in use and can be supported hands free on the body of the user when in use. Further, the path taken by the distal end of the arm assembly 14 during operation of the umbrella device allows the canopy 12 to be expanded away from the face of the user while the base 16 remains in an upright orientation. This advantageously allows the device to be held or secured upright in front of the user where it is convenient to operate.
  • Figure 11 shows the arm assembly 14 partially extended, demonstrating the operation of the arm assembly 14 during protraction/retraction.
  • a spring biased catch 80 for locking the arm assembly 14 in the protracted configuration is shown provided at the top of the base 16.
  • the catch 80 acts as part of a reversible locking mechanism to maintain the umbrella in an upright position when it is in the open configuration.
  • the catch 80 contains a lug 82 that is biased to an extended position within barrel 84 by spring 86.
  • a locking pin 88 is provided to act as the abutment means of the locking mechanism and extends from the second member 56 of the arm assembly 14.
  • the pin 88 moves upwardly in an arc as the arm assembly 14 is protracted.
  • the trajectory of the movement of the pin 88 is shown along the dotted line in Figures 11 and 12 for ease of illustration.
  • FIG. 13A-D A second embodiment is depicted in Figures 13A-D. Like reference numerals to those used in relation to describing the first embodiment are used to denote like features in the second embodiment.
  • the arm assembly 14 of this embodiment comprises two additional members 68 and 70.
  • One additional member 68 is pivotally connected between the distal end of the first member 54 and the proximal end of the fourth member 60 and the other additional member 70 is pivotally connected between the distal end of the third member 58 and the proximal end of the sixth member 64.
  • the two additional members 68 and 70 are also pivotally connected to each other in scissor fashion at intermediate portions of each member. This has the effect of increasing the protracted length of the arm assembly 14.
  • Other embodiments of the arm assembly 14 may comprise different numbers and different lengths of arm assembly members.
  • a third embodiment of the umbrella device 10 is shown in Figures 14A-D, 15 and 16A-B. Like reference numerals to those used in relation to describing the first embodiment are used to denote like features in the third embodiment.
  • the arm assembly 14 is bifurcated at hinge member 73, as shown in Figure 14A, to allow the umbrella device 10 to be mounted centrally in front of the user, without obstructing the user's forward vision.
  • the proximal end of the first member 54 is pivotally connected to the base 16.
  • the proximal end of the pair of second members 56 is pivotally connected to 5 the base 16 below the first member 54.
  • the distal ends of the second members 56 are pivotally connected to the proximal ends of the pair of third members 58.
  • An intermediate portion of each third member 58 is pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the first member 54 and the distal ends of the third members 58 are pivotally connected to the proximal ends of the fifth members 70.
  • a hinge member 73 is pivotally l o connected t o t he d istal end o f t he first m ember 54.
  • T he p roximal e nds o f t he p air o f fourth members 68 are pivotally connected to the hinge member 73 such that the fourth members 68 can pivot between a parallel configuration and a V-shaped configuration.
  • An intermediate portion of each fourth member 68 is pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of one of the pair of fifth members 70.
  • the distal ends of the fourth members 68 is are pivotally connected to the proximal ends of the sixth members 60 and the distal ends of the fifth members 70 are pivotally connected to the proximal ends of the seventh members 62.
  • the distal end of the seventh members 62 are pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of the sixth members 60.
  • the proximal ends of the eighth members 64 are pivotally connected to the distal ends of the fifth members 70 and the distal ends of0 the eighth members 64 are pivotally connected to the proximal ends 34 of the shafts 32.
  • the distal ends of the sixth members 60 are pivotally connected to the slides 38 of the canopy mechanism 30.
  • the canopy mechanism 30 comprises dual shafts 32 and slides 38 joined by a central folding structure 72 where it unfolds at top hinge joint 74.
  • the bifurcated arm assembly 14 extends centrally up the user's torso from the base 16 to a point below the chin where the bifurcated branches of the arm assembly 14 extend angularly upwardly in a Y-shape at the bottom hinge 76, laterally of the user's face. Accordingly, the umbrella device 100 can be secured centrally and in front of the user, without the arm assembly 14 significantly affecting the user's forward vision (Fig. 14A).
  • the user pulls the top hinge 74 towards the hinge member 73 so that the central folding structure 72 folds at the top hinge joint 74, causing the two distal ends of the dual shafts 32 to move towards each other.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif formant parapluie, possédant une toile, un mécanisme pour toile conçu pour déployer et replier ladite toile, une base, un ensemble de bras placé entre ladite base et ledit mécanisme pour toile. Cet ensemble de bras possède une extrémité proximale reliée pivotante à ladite base et une extrémité distale reliée pivotante audit mécanisme pour toile. Il est actionné par le pivotement de ladite extrémité proximale par rapport à ladite base, entre une configuration pliée et dépliée. Il se déplie lorsque ladite extrémité proximale pivote dans une premier sens de pivotement, et il se replie lorsque ladite extrémité proximale pivote dans un second sens de pivotement opposé. Le mécanisme pour toile peut être disposé dans un premier sens par rapport à ladite base selon ladite configuration pliée et dans un second sens par rapport à ladite base, sensiblement transversale au premier sens, selon la configuration dépliée.
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