Control device for umbrella

US7588041B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Lu Huang · Beijing, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 20, 2008
• Grant date: Sep 15, 2009
• Expiry date: Apr 26, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A45B19/10
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

An umbrella includes a runner slidably engaged onto a central shaft for coupling to a whale bone device, a tubular member slidably engaged onto the central shaft and having an upper portion secured to the runner, a handle attached to the tubular member, and a controlling device for controlling the handle to move along the central shaft in order to fold the whale bone device either to the compact folding position or to the open working position and for allowing the umbrella to be effectively actuated or operated by the users. An anchor member is engaged into the central shaft and has a catch for anchoring the tubular member and the runner to the central shaft at different locations.