Locking system for the rotating foot of a mast, particularly for a free arm standing parasol
US11723445B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45B2023/0075
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In a locking system for a rotating foot of a mast, particularly of a mast for a free arm standing parasol, the mast is rotatable about an axis of rotation (A) defined by the rotating foot and includes a surrounded mast region. The locking system includes an operating lever for releasing or locking of the rotating foot which is arranged on the mast at a comfort height (H) of 0.5 to 1.5 m above the rotating foot, wherein the operating lever is movable between a folded-out position and a downwardly folded-in position and thereby cooperates via a lifting bar with stationary engaging elements of the rotating foot, wherein the lifting bar is raised in the release position and lowered in the locking position. To improve operability and operational security, the lifting bar is arranged at a distance from the axis of rotation (A) and externally of the surrounded mast region.
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