An interlocking connector assembly for a shading structure includes at least one upper supporting pole; at least one lower supporting pole configured to support under the upper supporting pole; and at least one joint assembly configured to pivotally couple the upper supporting pole with the lower supporting pole; wherein each of the at least one joint assembly includes a first joint member pivotably coupled to a second joint member, and one of the at least one upper supporting pole is passed through the second joint member; wherein each of the first joint members includes at least one locking protrusion configured to slide inside at least one of sliding grooves of the second joint member, wherein the sliding grooves is configured to slidably receive the locking protrusion and retain the locking protrusion without rivet fastening.

An interlocking connector assembly for a shading structure includes at least one upper supporting pole; at least one lower supporting pole configured to support under the upper supporting pole; and at least one joint assembly configured to pivotally couple the upper supporting pole with the lower supporting pole; wherein each of the at least one joint assembly includes a first joint member pivotably coupled to a second joint member, and one of the at least one upper supporting pole is passed through the second joint member; wherein each of the first joint members includes at least one locking protrusion configured to slide inside at least one of sliding grooves of the second joint member, wherein the sliding grooves is configured to slidably receive the locking protrusion and retain the locking protrusion without rivet fastening.

An umbrella includes a column having a middle portion; an upper nest; a lower nest; a plurality of long rods; a plurality of short rods each; a crank handle assembly disposed on the middle portion of the column. The lower nest has a plurality of first long rod grooves on a periphery of the lower nest; the crank handle assembly includes a housing and a crank handle, correspondingly, the housing has a plurality of second long rod grooves. The umbrella of the present invention is simple and reasonable in structure, greatly reduced in size and convenience to store and carry, and reduces the cost for packaging and transportation.

An umbrella includes a column having a middle portion; an upper nest; a lower nest; a plurality of long rods; a plurality of short rods each; a crank handle assembly disposed on the middle portion of the column. The lower nest has a plurality of first long rod grooves on a periphery of the lower nest; the crank handle assembly includes a housing and a crank handle, correspondingly, the housing has a plurality of second long rod grooves. The umbrella of the present invention is simple and reasonable in structure, greatly reduced in size and convenience to store and carry, and reduces the cost for packaging and transportation.