A sunshade and corresponding canopy inclination adjustment mechanism are provided. The sunshade includes a canopy support structure and the inclination adjustment mechanism. The support structure includes a pair of support rods having a length axially extending between a base and a top end, a pair of coupling assemblies respectively connected to the top end of one of the support rods, and a canopy frame including a frame member having opposed end portions pivotally connected to a corresponding one of the coupling assemblies, the canopy being supported at least partially by the canopy frame. The inclination adjustment mechanism is adapted to adjust the angle of the canopy and includes an actuator, attached to the support structure, and including a rod engagement member operatively connected to the frame member, whereby operation of the actuator engages the frame member in pivoting via the rod engagement member, thereby pivoting the canopy frame.

An umbrella is provided that includes a canopy, a pole and a rotation assembly is provided. The pole extends along a longitudinal axis and has a rotatable portion coupled with the canopy and a lower portion to which the rotatable portion is rotatably coupled at a connection location. A lower end of the rotatable portion is disposed within an upper end of the lower portion. A rotation assembly configured to rotate the rotatable portion of the pole is provided. The rotation assembly has a hand grip and a drive ring disposed around the rotatable portion of the pole. The hand grip applies torque to the drive ring and thereby to the rotatable portion of the pole. The hand grip and the drive ring are configured to move along the longitudinal axis of the pole to disengage a locking assembly to permit rotation of the rotatable portion of the pole relative to the lower portion of the pole.

An umbrella is provided that includes a canopy, a pole and a rotation assembly is provided. The pole extends along a longitudinal axis and has a rotatable portion coupled with the canopy and a lower portion to which the rotatable portion is rotatably coupled at a connection location. A lower end of the rotatable portion is disposed within an upper end of the lower portion. A rotation assembly configured to rotate the rotatable portion of the pole is provided. The rotation assembly has a hand grip and a drive ring disposed around the rotatable portion of the pole. The hand grip applies torque to the drive ring and thereby to the rotatable portion of the pole. The hand grip and the drive ring are configured to move along the longitudinal axis of the pole to disengage a locking assembly to permit rotation of the rotatable portion of the pole relative to the lower portion of the pole.

A tilt device for an umbrella is a guide track assembly disposed in one of a first tilt member and a second tilt member. The guide track assembly has a first guide track member and a second guide track member. An enclosed guide track is within the guide track assembly. The guide track assembly is slideably received within the first tilt member. A driver that has an upper portion disposed in the second tilt member and a lower portion. The lower portion is disposed in the enclosed guide track. The enclosed guide track is configured to guide movement of the lower portion of the driver within the first tilt member. Movement of the driver causes the second tilt member to tilt relative to the first tilt member. The guide track assembly includes an open channel forming a part of a cord channel through the tilt device.

A tilt device for an umbrella is a guide track assembly disposed in one of a first tilt member and a second tilt member. The guide track assembly has a first guide track member and a second guide track member. An enclosed guide track is within the guide track assembly. The guide track assembly is slideably received within the first tilt member. A driver that has an upper portion disposed in the second tilt member and a lower portion. The lower portion is disposed in the enclosed guide track. The enclosed guide track is configured to guide movement of the lower portion of the driver within the first tilt member. Movement of the driver causes the second tilt member to tilt relative to the first tilt member. The guide track assembly includes an open channel forming a part of a cord channel through the tilt device.

An umbrella with an adjustable canopy comprises a canopy adjustment device having a transverse rod connector, an upper clutch gear, a lower clutch gear and a handle; and a transverse rod rotation device disposed on the middle of a transverse rod; the front end of a tilted rod is rotatably connected to the transverse rod rotation device; the bottom end of the transverse rod is rotatably connected to a sliding block through the canopy adjustment device. The upper clutch gear is fixedly connected to the transverse rod; the bottom end of the transverse rod connector is rotatably connected to the sliding block; one end of the handle is rotatably connected to the periphery the upper clutch gear which is against the upper surface of the lower clutch gear. The invention has the advantages of simple and reasonable structure, convenient operation, stable and reliable positioning, and can realize the canopy adjustment only by operating the handle.

An umbrella with an adjustable canopy comprises a canopy adjustment device having a transverse rod connector, an upper clutch gear, a lower clutch gear and a handle; and a transverse rod rotation device disposed on the middle of a transverse rod; the front end of a tilted rod is rotatably connected to the transverse rod rotation device; the bottom end of the transverse rod is rotatably connected to a sliding block through the canopy adjustment device. The upper clutch gear is fixedly connected to the transverse rod; the bottom end of the transverse rod connector is rotatably connected to the sliding block; one end of the handle is rotatably connected to the periphery the upper clutch gear which is against the upper surface of the lower clutch gear. The invention has the advantages of simple and reasonable structure, convenient operation, stable and reliable positioning, and can realize the canopy adjustment only by operating the handle.

The invention features a dual shade apparatus adapted to provide shade to an individual or individuals while the individual(s) is/are outside and in need of shade from sunlight. Aspects of embodiments of the present invention contemplate a dual shade apparatus that is easily portable and easily adapted to the sun's changing positions, thereby providing the individual(s)/user(s) with shade from sunlight.

The invention features a dual shade apparatus adapted to provide shade to an individual or individuals while the individual(s) is/are outside and in need of shade from sunlight. Aspects of embodiments of the present invention contemplate a dual shade apparatus that is easily portable and easily adapted to the sun's changing positions, thereby providing the individual(s)/user(s) with shade from sunlight.

A tilt device for an umbrella is a guide track assembly disposed in one of a first tilt member and a second tilt member. The guide track assembly has a first guide track member and a second guide track member. An enclosed guide track is within the guide track assembly. The guide track assembly is slideably received within the first tilt member. A driver that has an upper portion disposed in the second tilt member and a lower portion. The lower portion is disposed in the enclosed guide track. The enclosed guide track is configured to guide movement of the lower portion of the driver within the first tilt member. Movement of the driver causes the second tilt member to tilt relative to the first tilt member. The guide track assembly includes an open channel forming a part of a cord channel through the tilt device.