An umbrella includes a first lighting element, a second lighting element, a first electrical component associated with the first lighting element, a second electrical component associated with the second lighting element, and a computing device. The computing device includes one or more processors, one or more physical memory devices and computer-readable instructions being executable by the one or more processors to 1) receive first status message or signals from the first electrical component; 2) receive second status message or signals from the second electrical component; 3) generate first light element commands based, at least in part, on the received first status messages and communicate the generated first light element commands to the first light element; and 4) generate second light element commands based, at least in part, on the received second status messages and communicate the generated second light element commands to the second light element.

An intelligent shading charging system, comprises a housing having a rechargeable battery installed therein, a lower support assembly connected to the housing and an upper support assembly, the upper support assembly comprising one or more arm support assemblies. The intelligent shading charging system further comprises a hinging assembly connecting a lower support assembly to an upper support assembly to allow an upper support assembly to rotate with respect to the lower support assembly, one or more arms connected to the one or more are support assemblies, a shading fabric; and one or more solar cell arrays mounted on or integrated within the shading fabric.

The invention is directed to an umbrella with electronic weather display. The umbrella provides a digital display in the shaft of the umbrella to provide vital information such as weather forecasts and traffic alerts. The umbrella further provides one or more Universal Service Bus (USB) ports for the recharging of other electronic devices, and is powered by a combination of solar panels and a removable, rechargeable battery pack. Alternate embodiments include a hand-held umbrella, a canopy umbrella intended for use at the center of a patio table, and a beach umbrella.

An intelligent shading object, comprises a plurality of shading elements, a shading element deployment mechanism, a support structure, and a base unit. A shading element deployment mechanism deploys a plurality of shading elements independently of each other. A support structure is coupled to the shading element deployment mechanism. A base unit is coupled to the support structure to provide stability to the support structure, the shading element deployment mechanism, and the plurality of shading elements.

The present disclosure provides a sunshade umbrella, which includes an umbrella rod, an umbrella body at an end of the umbrella rod, an umbrella handle at an opposite end of the umbrella rod, a solar cell component, a current output structure in the umbrella handle and in an electrical connection with the solar cell component, a first connection structure at the umbrella body and a second connection structure at the solar cell component. The solar cell component is detachably mounted to the umbrella body through detachable engagement between the first connection structure and the second connection structure.

A motorized, weighted base for outdoor patio umbrellas that can be controlled by a smartphone via Bluetooth, is solar powered to not need recharging, and moves the umbrella automatically to keep the user in the shade.

A light mechanism for an umbrella, the umbrella comprises a column, a plurality of long rods, a plurality of short rods, a nest and a battery module, the light mechanism comprises at least one light rod assembly. Each long rod has an end, the light rod assembly is detachably connected to the end of the long rod through a rod connector; the light rod assembly comprises a hollow light rod and a light strip arranged inside the light rod, the light strip is electrically connected to a power-supply end of the long rod. The light rod assembly is connected to the long rod by insertion, the female electrical connector is positioned inside the light rod, and the male electrical connector is positioned inside the long rod. The present invention is simple and rational in structure design, convenient and quick to assemble or disassemble. Since the light rod is convenient to disassemble, it is greatly convenient for daily maintenance.

A protection and/or charging assembly includes a power apparatus, a protection housing, a charging apparatus and/or a locking assembly. The power apparatus provides electrical power to components of the protection and/or charging assembly. The protection housing houses one or more personal belongings and/or electronic devices. The charging apparatus receives power from the power apparatus and charges the one or more electronic devices. The locking assembly locks and/or unlocks the protection housing and allows the one or more personal belongings to be stored in an interior of the protection housing.

A solar-powered umbrella has a cap structure that is connected by hinges to struts. The struts are relatively rigid and positioned above the umbrella shade and house solar panels. When the umbrella is opened and closed, the struts rotate via the hinges from an open to closed position. When the solar panels are exposed to the sun, light is converted to electrical energy to charge a rechargeable battery. The battery supplies power to one or more USB ports. A user can recharge an electronic device (e.g., smartphone or tablet computer) by connecting to a port of the umbrella using a cable.

A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.