A shade umbrella includes a top structure, an umbrella stand structure and a pole. The pole enables the separation of umbrella top structure into two components and posit of each other for ease of carrying and storing, and the umbrella stand structure attached to lower end of an umbrella pole which provides stability by parting horizontal and vertical loads. Further, the shade umbrella is portable, detachable and collapsible,

An automatic umbrella comprises: a shaft (221), a handle, an upper runner (31, 131, 231), a lower runner (30, 130, 230), first ribs (13) having an inner end connected to the upper runner (31, 131, 231), second ribs (15) having two ends respectively connected to the lower runner (30, 130, 230) and one of the first ribs (13), and an automatic opening-closing device. The automatic opening-closing device comprises: an opening draw cord (24), a closing draw cord (45, 145, 245), a first reel (81) and a second reel (82) provided in an internal cavity of the handle, and a drive member (85). One end of the opening draw cord (24) is connected to the lower runner (30, 130, 230), and the opening draw cord (24) passes around a top portion of the shaft (221) to enter an internal cavity of the shaft (221). The other end of the opening draw cord (24) is connected to the first reel (81). The closing draw cord (45, 145, 245) has one end connected to the second reel (82) and the other end led outward and passing through an upper side wall of the shaft (221) to be connected to one of the first ribs (13). The drive member (85) provides a rotational force to both or a selected one of the first reel (81) and the second reel (82). The automatic umbrella has a simple structure, significantly reduces the torque requirement of the drive member (85), and lowers power consumption, thus reducing costs and enabling convenient and safe use.

An automatic umbrella comprises: a shaft (221), a handle, an upper runner (31, 131, 231), a lower runner (30, 130, 230), first ribs (13) having an inner end connected to the upper runner (31, 131, 231), second ribs (15) having two ends respectively connected to the lower runner (30, 130, 230) and one of the first ribs (13), and an automatic opening-closing device. The automatic opening-closing device comprises: an opening draw cord (24), a closing draw cord (45, 145, 245), a first reel (81) and a second reel (82) provided in an internal cavity of the handle, and a drive member (85). One end of the opening draw cord (24) is connected to the lower runner (30, 130, 230), and the opening draw cord (24) passes around a top portion of the shaft (221) to enter an internal cavity of the shaft (221). The other end of the opening draw cord (24) is connected to the first reel (81). The closing draw cord (45, 145, 245) has one end connected to the second reel (82) and the other end led outward and passing through an upper side wall of the shaft (221) to be connected to one of the first ribs (13). The drive member (85) provides a rotational force to both or a selected one of the first reel (81) and the second reel (82). The automatic umbrella has a simple structure, significantly reduces the torque requirement of the drive member (85), and lowers power consumption, thus reducing costs and enabling convenient and safe use.

A shading object includes a base unit, a support unit coupled to the base unit, and a rotation hub assembly, the rotation hub assembly coupled to the support unit and rotatable in a circular direction about the rotation hub assembly. The shading object also includes a control housing, the control housing coupled to the rotation hub assembly, the control housing having one or more motor assemblies installed therein. The shading object includes a pivot assembly, a shading element frame, and one or more shading elements, the shading element frame coupled to the pivot assembly, the pivot assembly to rotate the shading element frame and the one or more shading elements about the pivot assembly axis.

A shading object includes a base unit, a support unit coupled to the base unit, and a rotation hub assembly, the rotation hub assembly coupled to the support unit and rotatable in a circular direction about the rotation hub assembly. The shading object also includes a control housing, the control housing coupled to the rotation hub assembly, the control housing having one or more motor assemblies installed therein. The shading object includes a pivot assembly, a shading element frame, and one or more shading elements, the shading element frame coupled to the pivot assembly, the pivot assembly to rotate the shading element frame and the one or more shading elements about the pivot assembly axis.

An intelligent umbrella includes a light sensor to generate a light intensity measurement, a motor to move the light sensor about an azimuth axis, the light sensor generating a plurality of light intensity measurements and associated locations. The intelligent umbrella also includes a controller to receive the plurality of light intensity measurements from the light sensor, and to identify a highest light sensor measurement of the plurality of light sensor measurements and an associated location. The controller generates and communicates a command including the associated location to a motor, which receives the command and moves the light sensor to the associated location. The controller moves a light sensor about an elevation axis, determines a peak intensity value and corresponding elevation location, and moves the light sensor to the corresponding elevation location.

An intelligent umbrella includes a light sensor to generate a light intensity measurement, a motor to move the light sensor about an azimuth axis, the light sensor generating a plurality of light intensity measurements and associated locations. The intelligent umbrella also includes a controller to receive the plurality of light intensity measurements from the light sensor, and to identify a highest light sensor measurement of the plurality of light sensor measurements and an associated location. The controller generates and communicates a command including the associated location to a motor, which receives the command and moves the light sensor to the associated location. The controller moves a light sensor about an elevation axis, determines a peak intensity value and corresponding elevation location, and moves the light sensor to the corresponding elevation location.

A hands-free umbrella assembly for hands-free use of an umbrella includes a belt that may be worn around a waist. An umbrella is provided that has a shaft and a canopy that is coupled to the shaft. A hinge is coupled to the shaft and an engagement is coupled to the hinge. The engagement engages the belt such that the umbrella is removably coupled to the belt. In this way the canopy is retained over the user when the belt is worn.

In accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, a dual handle umbrella is disclosed, wherein the umbrella comprises a pole that is operatively associated with a first upper user grasping handle for holding the umbrella upright, and wherein the umbrella further comprises a second lower handle spaced by a distance away from and below the first upper user grasping handle provided by an extension member. The extension member is adjustable to place the second lower handle at different distances away from the first upper user grasping handle, such that a person, who is shorter than the user can hold onto the umbrella by grasping the second lower handle. As such, a user can hold the first upper grasping handle, while a shorter person, e.g. a child, can simultaneously hold the second lower handle. Other advantages that are further understood from the disclosure will be apparent to the reader.

In accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, a dual handle umbrella is disclosed, wherein the umbrella comprises a pole that is operatively associated with a first upper user grasping handle for holding the umbrella upright, and wherein the umbrella further comprises a second lower handle spaced by a distance away from and below the first upper user grasping handle provided by an extension member. The extension member is adjustable to place the second lower handle at different distances away from the first upper user grasping handle, such that a person, who is shorter than the user can hold onto the umbrella by grasping the second lower handle. As such, a user can hold the first upper grasping handle, while a shorter person, e.g. a child, can simultaneously hold the second lower handle. Other advantages that are further understood from the disclosure will be apparent to the reader.