Abstract: An armature of an umbrella, composed of elements (1) in the form of a monobloc casting, having several parts corresponding to the tension arm (2), the spokes (3) and a longitudinal portion (4) of the handle.The different parts are connected to one another by joints formed from flexible tabs obtained during the casting. The ends of the spokes have means (18) for fastening the cloth, made by casting.The ring is obtained from a planar casting having locking means at its ends.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 11, 1988
Date of Patent:
April 17, 1990
Assignee:
Interligne
Inventors:
Michel Chollet, Pascal Bierling, Christian Facoetti