Three-folded umbrella with solid ribs
The invention relates to an improved rib structure for using in a three-folded umbrella. The character of the present invention includes a solid first rib, a solid second rib, and a solid third rib. Accompanying with a branch rib and an elastic rib, the assembled umbrella can have a small closed volume by use of every rib closed to a shaft of the umbrella. Hence, the present umbrella can be used more conveniently and effectively.
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The present invention is to provide an improved rib structure for using in a three-folded umbrella, which can be closed with a small volume for facilitating carrying by users that overcomes the drawback of prior art. Now, accompanying with the following drawings, the character of the present invention will be described here and after.
Referring to
The second rib (22) has its outer end connect to a joint (4), which connects with the inner end of the third rib (23). An elastic rib (25) has its one end connect with outer portion of the first rib (21) and the other end with a rivet (41) of the joint (4). A loop (6) is provided to hook the elastic rib (25) on the second rib (22).
Under the assembly as the above mention, the umbrella will be more strong and stable since the frame includes such solid ribs. When the umbrella is closed, every rib can be effectively closed to a shaft (7) of the umbrella. Hence, the umbrella of the present invention obtains a small closed volume and will be useful and convenient. Hence, the present invention should be allowed for a patent.
Claims
1. A three-folded umbrella with solid ribs including a solid first rib, a solid second rib, and a solid third rib,
- a connector being provided to pivot with the outer end of the first rib and the inner end of the second rib,
- a branch rib having its fork end connect with middle portion of the first rib, an auxiliary rib having its one end connect with the branch rib and its other end connect with of the connector for that the auxiliary rib is parallel to the first rib,
- the second rib having its outer end connect to a joint, which connects with the inner end of the third rib, and
- an elastic rib having its one end connect with outer portion of the first rib and the other end with the joint, and a loop being provided to hook the elastic rib on the second rib.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 30, 2006
Publication Date: Mar 6, 2008
Inventor: Chin Sung Ko (Ho Mei Town)
Application Number: 11/512,289
International Classification: A45B 19/10 (20060101);