Abstract: A quick connect system is provided for a shade structure. The system includes a hub and a rib. The hub has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a rib engagement section. The rib engagement section includes a groove. The groove includes an annular bearing zone, which may be disposed between two facing walls of the hub. The rib includes an elongate body having an inner end and an outer end, the inner end of the rib including a pivot member. The annular bearing zone is configured to support end portion of the pivot member of the rib.

Abstract: An awning arm assembly is provided that includes inner and outer arms. A joint is provided that has an axle, e.g., any structure about which rotation can be provided coupled with one of the inner arm and the outer arm and a hollow body disposed about the axle. The hollow-body is coupled with the other of the inner arm and the outer arm. The hollow body is coupled with the axle such that when the outer arm moves relative to the inner arm the angle between the hollow body and the axle (and thereby the inner and outer arms) is adjusted.

Abstract: A quick connect system is provided for a shade structure. Tire system includes a hub and a rib. Tire hub has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a rib engagement section. Tire rib engagement section comprises a groove. The groove comprises an annular bearing zone, which may be disposed between two facing walls of the hub. The rib comprises an elongate body having an inner end and an outer end, the inner end of the rib comprising a pivot member. The annular bearing zone is configured to support end portion of the pivot member of the rib.

Abstract: A quick connect system is provided for a shade structure. The system includes a hub and a rib. The hub has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a rib engagement section. The rib engagement section has a groove. The groove has an annular bearing zone, which may be disposed between two facing walls of the hub. The rib comprises an elongate body having an inner end and an outer end, the inner end of the rib having a pivot member. The annular bearing zone is configured to support end portion of the pivot member of the rib.

Abstract: A mount for a shade structure, in particular a collapsible pavilion. The mount has a base and a cover. The base has a space formed therein configured to receive a ground support of a shade structure. The cover has a top surface and a bottom surface to be secured to the base. A groove is formed in the mount and is configured to pivotably receive a rib. The groove is disposed between opposed walls of the mount. A pin retention recess is disposed on each side of the opposed walls in one of the cover and the base. A plurality of projections are provided that each have a first end fixed to one of the cover and the base in which the pin retention recess is not formed and a second end disposed away from the fixed end. One of the projections is configured to enclose a portion of the retention recess when the cover and the base are secured together.

Abstract: A shade is provided in the form of an umbrella which may be operated in the vicinity of other objects or in the middle of a table even if the canopy of the umbrella is large and the ribs of the umbrella are long. The height of the folded umbrella is relatively low. The mechanism of the umbrella is simple and may be manufactured at a comparably low cost. The operation of the umbrella is not complicated and is easily opened and closed. The shade has an upper hub fixed to a guide tube, which is telescopically disposed in and reciprocally movable relative to a uppermost end portion of the support tube. The guide tube and a slider, sleeve or runner are interconnected by flexible traction means in the form of a flexible traction member.

Abstract: An accessory is provided that includes power supply module, a first functional module, and a second functional module. The power supply module can be configured to be suspended beneath an overhead support, such as a hub of an umbrella. The first functional module is configured to affix to the power supply module and to be powered by the power supply module to provide a user directed function. The second functional module is configured to be detachably coupled to either the power supply module or the first functional module to receive power from the power supply module directly or through the first functional module.

Abstract: An awning arm assembly is provided that includes inner and outer arms. A joint is provided that has an axle, e.g., any structure about which rotation can be provided coupled with one of the inner arm and the outer arm and a hollow body disposed about the axle. The hollow-body is coupled with the other of the inner arm and the outer arm. The hollow body is coupled with the axle such that when the outer arm moves relative to the inner arm the angle between the hollow body and the axle (and thereby the inner and outer arms) is adjusted.

Abstract: A mount for a shade structure, in particular a collapsible pavilion. The mount has a base and a cover. The base has a space formed therein configured to receive a ground support of a shade structure. The cover has a top surface and a bottom surface to be secured to the base. A groove is formed in the mount and is configured to pivotably receive a rib. The groove is disposed between opposed walls of the mount. A pin retention recess is disposed on each side of the opposed walls in one of the cover and the base. A plurality of projections are provided that each have a first end fixed to one of the cover and the base in which the pin retention recess is not formed and a second end disposed away from the fixed end. One of the projections is configured to enclose a portion of the retention recess when the cover and the base are secured together.

Abstract: An upper hub is fixed to a guide tube, which is telescopically disposed in and reciprocally movable relative to a uppermost end portion of the support tube. The guide tube and a slider, sleeve or runner are interconnected by flexible traction means in the form of a flexible traction member. One end of the flexible traction member is firmly secured to the slider, the other is firmly secured to a counterweight component. When closing the umbrella, the slider is moved downwards the support tube. By this, the slider pulls the flexible traction member, so that the counterweight component is lifted upwards. When the upper end of the counterweight component comes in touch with the lower end of the guide tube, the guide tube is pushed upwards by the counterweight component. By this, the upper hub is lifted. This simultaneously causes a lift of the ribs, pivotally connected to the upper hub. In a second embodiment, there is added a free pulley system in order to save some force.

Abstract: A quick connect system is provided for a shade structure. Tire system includes a hub and a rib. Tire hub has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a rib engagement section. Tire rib engagement section comprises a groove. The groove comprises an annular bearing zone, which may be disposed between two facing walls of the hub. The rib comprises an elongate body having an inner end and an outer end, the inner end of the rib comprising a pivot member. The annular bearing zone is configured to support end portion of the pivot member of the rib.

Abstract: A cantilever umbrella assembly is provided that includes an upright pole, a runner, a transverse pole, and a canopy. The upright pole includes an upright guide surface. The runner is coupled with the upright pole and has a bearing coupled with the guide surface for guiding the runner along the upright pole. The cantilever umbrella assembly includes a deployable tension member with a first end disposed in the transverse pole and a second end coupled with the canopy.

Abstract: An awning arm assembly is provided that includes inner and outer arms. A joint is provided that has an axle, e.g., any structure about which rotation can be provided coupled with one of the inner arm and the outer arm and a hollow body disposed about the axle. The hollow-body is coupled with the other of the inner arm and the outer arm. The hollow body is coupled with the axle such that when the outer arm moves relative to the inner arm the angle between the hollow body and the axle (and thereby the inner and outer arms) is adjusted.

Abstract: A mount for a shade structure, in particular a collapsible pavilion. The mount has a base and a cover. The base has a space formed therein configured to receive a ground support of a shade structure. The cover has a top surface and a bottom surface to be secured to the base. A groove is formed in the mount and is configured to pivotably receive a rib. The groove is disposed between opposed walls of the mount. A pin retention recess is disposed on each side of the opposed walls in one of the cover and the base. A plurality of projections are provided that each have a first end fixed to one of the cover and the base in which the pin retention recess is not formed and a second end disposed away from the fixed end. One of the projections is configured to enclose a portion of the retention recess when the cover and the base are secured together.

Abstract: An umbrella base is provided that includes a first support, a second support and a control device, which can include a foot pedal. The second support is rotatably coupled with the first support. The foot pedal is coupled with the first support, e.g., at a pivot. The foot pedal has at least one lateral member. The lateral member projects downward from an arm. The lateral member is located on the same side of the second support as the foot pedal. Movement of the foot pedal downward causes lateral members to disengage from the second support permitting the second support to rotate.

Abstract: Umbrella assemblies described herein are configured to retract and extend, tilt side to side, and open and close. In some embodiments, the umbrella assembly can include a cantilevered beam. The umbrella assembly can further include a tilt mechanism operable to rotate the canopy frame. The umbrella assembly can include a clutch mechanism fixed to the cantilevered beam. The umbrella assembly can also include an integrated mechanism to both open and close the canopy frame and raise and lower the cantilevered beam.