Abstract: The invention relates to a standing parasol (2) having a standing mast (4) comprising a longitudinal axis (A) and at least three canopy struts (6) for a foldable canopy, wherein each canopy strut (6) is provided with an associated supporting strut (8) hinged on the underside thereof, wherein the canopy struts (6) are articulatedly connected on the mast side thereof to an upper articulation ring (10), and wherein the supporting struts (8) are articulatedly connected on the mast side thereof to a lower articulation ring (12) that can be moved up and down on the standing mast (4), and wherein at least one supporting strut (8) is provided with a hanging strut (14) hinged on the upper side thereof, which is connected to a central articulation ring (16) attached to the standing mast (4). In an open position of the standing parasol, the central articulation ring (16) and the upper articulation ring (10) are substantially in a mutually adjacent state.

Abstract: A standing parasol (1) comprises a connection device (2) for releasably attaching a power load (4) onto a parasol component (6) of the standing parasol (1), wherein the connection device (2) comprises a first coupling part (8) being electrically and mechanically operatively connected to the power load (4) and a second coupling part (10) being electrically and mechanically operatively connected to the parasol component (6). By moving the first and second plug members (12, 14) towards each other, an inserted plug position providing an electrically operative connection between the first coupling part (8) and the second coupling part (10) is achievable. By pivoting the first coupling part (8) with respect to the second coupling part (10), a change between an axially released plug position and an axially locked plug position of the connecting device (2) is achieved.