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Free arm parasol

US7717121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2006
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45B2025/146
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a free arm parasol which comprises a pole (2) whereon an extension arm (10) is guided such that it can be extended and detracted in the direction of the axis thereof, and can pivoted about the axis thereof. The extension arm (10) supports a parasol (12) on the end thereof and is rotationally mounted on the other end in a bearing (14). A carrier element (16), which is connected in an articulated manner to the pole (2), is connected to bearing. Also, a stopping device (24), which is used to stop the pivotable positioning of the extension arm (10), is provided on the bearing (14). Said stopping device comprises a steering bar (26) which is arranged in the extension of the extension arm (10), can be placed counter to the carrier element (16), can be locked to the carrier element (16) and can be pivoted about the axis of the extension arm (10) when in the unlocked state in order to improve the handling of the free arm parasol. Said arm is coupled in a detachable manner to the extension arm by means of a coupling device, according to a selected rotational angle in relation to the extension arm (10).

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