Universal pack-a-rella anchoring support

Abstract

The present invention comprises a backpack with an anchoring device. The anchoring device allows an umbrella to be attached to the backpack or bags. The umbrella has a collapsible canopy and can be stored in a storage unit within on the backpack or carrier bag.

Claims

1. An anchoring device used in combination with a carrier bag or backpack and an umbrella, the device comprising: the carrier bag or backpack having a storage compartment; a stabilizing having a bottom panel, a top panel, vertical panel and a central column; a canopy fixably mounted upon a top end of an umbrella shaft that extends downward to a handle with a locking mechanism operationally associated therewith; a anchoring device comprising a tubular receiver centrally mounted between the top and the back panel directly above the vertical panel; the tubular receiver defined by an upper portion formed upon and disposed above a lower portion; the upper portion of the tubular receiver having a cavity extending downward to above the lower portion which extends downward to a predetermined length an attaching element mounted within the cavity above the lower portion; the locking mechanism securely engaging with the attaching element as the handle of the umbrella shaft is inserted into the cavity of the tubular receiver wherein the umbrella is held in place; the lower portion of the tubular receiver operationally configure to received attaching element of the handle; and a back side of the bottom panel, a back side of the front panel and a back side of the front panel of the frame structure abutting the bottom panel of the carrier bag when the frame structure is inserted through the upper opening; and the vertical panel, the top panel and the bottom panel having a telescoping mechanism operationally mounted therein for asynchronously adjustment to a cavity of the carrier bags or the backpacks.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0015] For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification and in which similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the figures of the drawing:

[0016] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a front cross view of the anchor device.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a cutaway view of the tubular receiver.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a cutaway view of the tubular receiver. FIG. 3 is a cutaway view of the tubular receiver.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a cutaway view of the tubular receiver.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0021] Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, an embodiment of the umbrella and frame support combination (10) of the present invention is shown comprised of frame structure (10) and umbrella (12) with adjustable shaft (29). In FIGS. 1-5 there is shown a frame structure (10) that can be inserted into the interior cavity of any carrier bag. Frame structure (10) comprises anchor structure (21), top panel (60) and bottom panel (65).

[0022] The top panel (60) and bottom panel (65) horizontally extends the width of the interior cavity of the bag while the vertical panel member (41) vertically extends the height of the interior cavity of the carrier bag (not shown). In use, the frame structure (10) is inserted through the opening of bag and abuts the bottom of the interior cavity of the bag (not shown).

[0023] Referring FIGS. 1-5, umbrella stabilizing unit holding mechanism in the form of anchoring structure (21). Anchoring structure (21) further includes a vertically disposed tubular receiver (22) having an open upper extremity (23) and a closed lower portion (42). Within the lower portion (42) is a female fastener (52) for receiving the male fastener (51) attached to the lower end of the umbrella shaft (29). In the preferred embodiment, to stabilize the umbrella (12), the anchor structure 21 is fixably mounted within tubular receiver (22) disposed between the top panel (60) and bottom panel (65).

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the anchoring structure (21) is vertically mounted within the front panel (60) and back panel (65). This allows the stabilizing unit (10) to be placed in a conventional carrier bag. Anchoring structure (21) may be fabricated of lightweight metal such as aluminum, or may be fabricated of plastic, in which case it may be a monolithic structure produced by way of a molding operation.

[0025] Umbrella shaft (29), preferably of telescopically extendable tubular construction, extends to a lower terminal handle equipped with male fastener (51) that interlocks into the female fastener (52) located within the lower compartment (42) of tubular receiver (22) disposed above vertical panel (41).

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1-5, locking mechanism comprises female fastener 52 and male fastener 51. In one embodiment, mating male fastener 51 can be fabricated as a locking pin which securely engages within female connector member (52) located within lower compartment (42) of the tubular receiver (22. Alternatively, locking mechanism can be manufactured by way of other suitable means.

[0027] A push-button control 34 on shaft 29 causes the canopy of the umbrella (12) to move vertically upward or downward. The umbrella, in its collapsed storage state may have a length of between about 10 and 14 inches.

[0028] When shaft (29) is inserted into open extremity (23) of tubular receiver (22) and the user pushes downward, the umbrella is sufficiently secure so as to resist any movement about the axis of shaft (29), and to resist tilting movement in any direction away from the vertically secured position within tubular receiver (22). A hand grip (38) is preferably associated with shaft (29) adjacent the terminal extremity of shaft (12). Hand grip (38) facilitates the use of the umbrella in a conventional hand-held manner detached from anchoring structure (21). Cap (104) secures shaft (29) within tubular receiver (22).

[0029] The anchoring structure (21) comprises opened tubular member (22) centrally and fixably mounted between adjustable top (60) and bottom (65) panels. At the top end of the top panel (60) are opposing telescoping upper bar members. At the lower end of the tubular member (22) is opposing telescoping lower bar members. The vertical shaft member (41) can extend to the longitudinal length of the interior cavity of the carrier bag (not shown). The upper and lower bar members can extend asynchronously to the upper and lower width of the internal cavity of the carrier bag.

[0030] Anchor (2) further comprises a centrally located tubular member (22) defined by an upper hollow tubular member with a closed connector compartment (42) located above the bottom panel (65). The lower end of the umbrella shaft (29) have a male attachment (51) that engages within the female attachment (52) within the connector member compartment located within lower portion (42) of tubular receiver (22).

[0031] A grip member (38) surrounds the lower end of the umbrella shaft (29) leaving an opening over the push button pin (34) which opens the umbrella canopy. The upper portion of tubular receiver (22) is fixably attached between the top and bottom panels. A sleeve (200) circumferentially encapsulates the upper portion of tubular receiver (22) and extends linearly downward terminating upon the outer perimeter of compartment 42. When the sleeve (200) is depressed, the male attachment (51) is released from the female attachment (52) from within the chamber located within the lower end (42) of tubular receiver (22).

[0032] A pair of upper telescoping arms is formed within the top panel (60) and a pair of lower telescoping arms is formed within bottom panel (65). The pair of upper telescoping arms adjusts the length of the top panel (60) and the pair of lower telescoping arms adjusts the length of the bottom panel (65). The lower vertical telescoping member (41) adjusts the length of the tubular receiver (22) along the longitudinal axis of the central column. The telescoping arms adjust horizontally or vertically and asynchronously to the width or length of the interior of the carrier bag or backpack. Top panel (60) and bottom panel (65) each have adjustable telescoping arms with same length and symmetrical shape. Each telescoping arm of the top (60) and bottom panel (65) has a left section and a right section. Each left and right section of top panel (60) is further defined by an inner portion (102, 112) and an outer portion (100, 110). Each left and right section of bottom panel (65) is further defined by an inner portion (72, 82) and an outer portion (70, 80).

[0033] Each outer portion (100, 110) has a guide rail with a plurality of adjustment holes that extends outward forming a T shape. Each inner portion (102, 112) is fixably attached to the tubular receiver with a recessed portion to operationally receive the guide rail. The top panel (60) is horizontally disposed below the top opening of the tubular receiver (22) while the bottom panel (65) is horizontally disposed below the vertical adjustable panel (41).

[0034] Bottom section (82) is operationally configured with guiding rails that form a T-shape. Top section (82) is fixably attached to the lower end (42) of tubular receiver (22) with a recessed channel that is operationally configured to receive the guiding rail in bottom section (82). Each guiding rail has a plurality of adjustment holes wherein each hole represents an adjustable length. To adjust the length of each lock pin (114), it is securely engaged within one of the pluralities of adjustment holes located within the guiding rails.

[0035] While particular examples of the present invention have been shown and described, it is apparent that changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the invention in its broadest aspects. The aim of the appended claims, therefore, is to cover all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.