Disclosed herein are retractable umbrella frame devices comprising a base body structure at least partially surrounding a central axis structure. The central axis structure can be connected to a skeletal frame structure comprising a plurality of arms having a first end connected to the central axis structure and a second free end. The plurality of arms can be moveably connected to the central axis structure, such that the arms can be retracted into or extended from the base body structure. In some embodiments, the base body structure comprises open portions along its length. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices further comprise one or more secondary support structures at least partially surrounding the base body structure. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices can further comprise guide structures connected to the one or more secondary support structures and the arms of the skeletal frame structure.

The invention generally relates to a sunshade apparatus such as an umbrella or sunshade that includes a canopy with extendable portions that may be positioned in a manner so as to maximize shade. In exemplary embodiments, the sunshade device includes a canopy, and a rib assembly connected to a shaft, the rib assembly including a first joint coupled to a first assembly arm, the first joint connecting a first arm extension to the rib assembly at a first angle with respect to a surface, and a second joint coupled to a second assembly arm, the second joint connecting a second arm extension to the rib assembly at a second angle with respect to the surface.

A system for providing weather protection including shading in an automated and selective manner. The system includes an enclosure with an inner chamber and an outlet to the inner chamber. The system also includes a canopy and a deploy and retract assembly, which includes a canopy support assembly supporting the canopy. The deploy and retract assembly operates to move the canopy support assembly to move the canopy into the inner chamber and out of the inner chamber. The system further includes a controller generating control signals to operate the deploy and retract assembly. Specifically, this assembly is configured to retract the canopy by moving the canopy support assembly to move the canopy through the outlet into the inner chamber and further is configured to deploy the canopy by moving the canopy support assembly to move the canopy through the outlet to be at least partially outside of the inner chamber.

A reversible umbrella has a pole, a first handle affixed to a first end of the pole, a second handle affixed to a second end of the pole, and a plurality of ribs extending outwardly of the pole. A canopy is affixed to the ribs. The canopy has a first side facing one direction and a second side facing an opposite direction. The ribs are movable from a first position, wherein the first side of the canopy is in a generally concave configuration with respect to the first handle, to a second position, wherein the first side of the canopy is in a generally convex position with respect to the first handle. The opposing sides of the canopy preferably have different appearances or textures, such that the user can select between two designs to be exposed on the exterior of the umbrella.

An umbrella includes a vertical support having a track carried on an outer surface of the vertical support, the track extending longitudinally, and a canopy configured to switch between an open state and a closed state. The umbrella also includes a sliding collar coupled to the vertical support and configured to slidingly engage the vertical support to control an angle of the canopy with respect to the vertical support, a first arm coupled between the sliding collar and the canopy, and a second arm coupled between the vertical support and the first arm. The sliding collar has a housing defining a recess, an activation button slidingly received by the recess of the housing and switching between an extended state and a retracted state, and a locking device carried by the housing. The locking device is configured to pivot about the housing to selectively engage the track in the extended state.

Disclosed herein are retractable umbrella frame devices comprising a base body structure at least partially surrounding a central axis structure. The central axis structure can be connected to a skeletal frame structure comprising a plurality of arms having a first end connected to the central axis structure and a second free end. The plurality of arms can be moveably connected to the central axis structure, such that the arms can be retracted into or extended from the base body structure. In some embodiments, the base body structure comprises open portions along its length. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices further comprise one or more secondary support structures at least partially surrounding the base body structure. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices can further comprise guide structures connected to the one or more secondary support structures and the arms of the skeletal frame structure.

A support assembly having a versatile structure capable of use with a variety of different products, devices, etc. intended for outdoor and/or indoor use such as, but not limited to, furniture, and/or umbrella or shade structures. The support assembly includes a body having a plurality of connector structures fixedly connected in outwardly extending, collectively surrounding relation thereto. The connector structures movably and removably interconnect one or more inserts in overlying relation to an outer surface of the body. When the body defines a support pole for an umbrella assembly, the plurality of connectors extend outwardly from the inserts in movable engagement with a canopy activating hub, thereby maintaining a spacing between the hub and the inserts, concurrent to travel of the hub along the length of the body.

Provided is a sunshade umbrella, including an umbrella pole, an umbrella frame, and a base, wherein the umbrella pole is disposed on the base, and the umbrella frame is connected to the umbrella pole. The umbrella pole is provided with a hand-crank portion, a pull rope is wound around the hand-crank portion, and the hand-crank portion drives the umbrella frame to deploy or retract by retracting or releasing the pull rope.

Disclosed are example embodiments of a 5-device-in-one component box including a plurality of cranking-arm-wrench storage clips respectively molded onto said undersurface of a multi-function loss-preventing storing-and-organizing lid-tray. The box includes a multi-link crank control arm wrench snap, a plurality of ground-securing-and-leveling-screws storage cavities, a plurality of Allen-wrench storage cavities; a plurality of Allen wrenches; a plurality of screws respectively stacked inside a second base-plate cover; a compartmentalized loss-preventing storing-and-organizing inner-tray, a plurality of louver end-caps, a plurality of crank-handle-coupler storage-stem molded onto said compartmentalized loss-preventing storing-and-organizing inner-tray, a crank-handle coupler snap-locked onto said crank-handle-coupler storage-stem, a plurality of compression-locking-plates storage compartments, a plurality of compression-locking plates respectively inserted and secured to said compression-locking-plates storage compartments; a plurality of drill-bit clips respectively molded onto said compartmentalized loss-preventing storing-and-organizing inner-tray; a drill bit snap-locked between said drill-bit clips; and fourth base-plate cover stacked right side up on said third base-plate cover.

A support assembly having a versatile structure capable of use with a variety of different products, devices, etc. intended for outdoor and/or indoor use such as, but not limited to, furniture, and/or umbrella or shade structures. The support assembly includes a body having a plurality of connector structures fixedly connected in outwardly extending, collectively surrounding relation thereto. The connector structures movably and removably interconnect one or more inserts in overlying relation to an outer surface of the body. When the body defines a support pole for an umbrella assembly, the plurality of connectors extend outwardly from the inserts in movable engagement with a canopy activating hub, thereby maintaining a spacing between the hub and the inserts, concurrent to travel of the hub along the length of the body.